Fantastic facility for private events. The bright and airy interior provides an elegant blank…read morecanvas for your own decor. And the "backyard" area has a beautiful lawn and small pond for outdoor ceremonies. I've never hosted an event here but I've heard that the facility is pretty affordable. Should definitely be on your list for event spaces in Ellis County/S. Dallas County.

Do not recommend at all. My sister visited this location and was denied and basically told she…read morewasn't going to be offering her business to my sister because my sisters wedding is a same sex marriage. Discrimination at its finest!!! Find a nicer venue with better management and stuff. Lady was rude and really didn't even care!!! If my back was that wide i probably be mad too tho!

We had my parent's 50th anniversary here. Wendi was wonderful throughout the entire process and…read moremade sure our event went off without issue. If you are ever looking for a great, rustic venue with absolutely amazing people, this is the place for you! I will always remember how we were all treated like family by the entire staff! I will be using them again for any event I have!

We rented the venue for my Sweet 16 and I was impressed. All my guest had a great time!!! It was a…read morebeautiful venue that everyone enjoyed. Wendy and Wes (owners) were very helpful. The DJ played all request and kept the party vibe going. Thank you so much Wend and Wes for making the night memorable! We will definitely use the venue for future events.

Beautiful country-chic wedding venue far from civilization in Scurry, TX! If you're coming from…read moreDallas, make sure to take highway 175! The Hay Bale is a full service family-owned venue that can accommodate up to 175 guests. They have multiple indoor and outdoor spaces great for hosting your wedding ceremony and reception. We were guests at the wedding so I can't speak to the entire wedding planning process, but the venue was elegant and stylish! We had a great time chowing down some of the best bbq Texas has to offer and fake two stepping our way out on the dance floor at the Hay Bale!

I had my daughters wedding receptions here in January of 2026 and Kathryn was awful. She told me…read moreshe would have a day-of coordinator there on the wedding day, but all she did was ring a bell for the reception to start after cocktail hour. Then she sat in the house the entire time we were in the barn for the reception, she said it was the law that she not leave the house because we had gifts in there. I would have gladly put those 2 cards in my car so should could come to the barn instead of me going to the house every time I needed something. The two girls she had in the party barn had no idea what was going on or where anything was, which was why I had to keep going to the house. The bartender couldn't leave the bar all night. She needed things but didn't have any way to communicate with anyone. I was so disappointed in the entire experience. I would not recommend this place to anyone. They will tell you you can get 200 people in that barn, we have 100 and with any dancing going on it is tight. And good luck if it rains. And The Knot keeps deleting my review, which is concerning.

The Abbey Estate has several spaces and accommodations to use making it a great venue for all kinds…read moreof events. We had a Wedding rehearsal dinner at the Abbey. Kathryn and team were great. They helped us plan, set-up and manage the event itself. So many venues make you do everything yourself so the Abbey was so great for us who were planning the event from out of town.

Came here for my cousin's wedding. The place is gorgeous! The sunset is so beautiful. The ground…read moreis well kept, and breathtaking. I knock down one star because the food was not as good as the mansion. The steak was a little bit tough, and the chicken was hard. The bread is the winner! Also, AC is certainly not good enough for the 100F temperature outside. Service however was top notch.

We attended a friend's wedding at the Lone Star Mansion, a beautiful estate located about 25…read moreminutes south of Fort Worth. The grounds and buildings were beautiful and impressive. Inside did not disappoint, with lots of detail and open spaces for wedding ceremonies and receptions to be held. There is a "man cave" in the basement for the groomsmen and second floor space for the bride and her ladies. An elevator makes traveling between floors a cinch. There is a beautiful pool and ceremony room, which has a wall of glass that allows for views of the property, trees, and barn in the background. Reasons for not offering 5 stars would be the seemingly inexperienced and somewhat inattentive staff and the extremely cold reception space. Many guests were clearly cold (it was a wet winter day with cool temperature) and it felt quite chilly in the space. The staff were friendly however did not seem to go out of their way to check in with guests. You had to flag down the servers for a passed appetizer, instead of being offered one. Hopefully these issues can be improved upon to improve the guest experience and make the wedding couple feel pampered and stress free on their big day.

Great place for company events or maybe a wedding venue or a special event of some kind. We were on…read morethe 42nd floor and the views were great. The only problem was that I got tied up talking to everyone and forgot to take pictures when the sun went down. The food served was real good and they kept coming out with other smaller bits that weren't on the buffet table. The staff was friendly and helpful though out the whole night. I believe everyone had a great time and if i get another chance, i'll definitely do this again.

I was just passing by outside in the plaza and the security guard kicked me out saying this is…read moreprivate property. And this was on a Saturday morning when people aren't likely working. What jerks!

Don't be fooled by the appealing looks of this place. The people in charge of events are not to be…read moretrusted. If you complain to management they cover it up. How disappointing to be taken advantage of. Do not book this place, you've been warned.

This place was amazing! The staff were very helpful and amazing as well. I hosted my daughter's…read morequincenera here and it turned out to be so wonderful! My family and I enjoyed every moment of it. Food was delicious. The tables and center pieces were on point! It's a beautiful place to host a wedding or a quincenera. I give it FIVE stars!

Some venues simply provide a space... but this venue delivered an experience I will never forget…read more From the moment we started planning until the very last moment of the night, everything felt effortless, magical, and perfectly orchestrated--and that is all because of Dawn, the absolute superstar host who made our wedding day flawless. Dawn didn't just do her job--she showed OUT. Every detail was handled with such care, professionalism, and grace that I never had to worry about a single thing. Weddings can be stressful, but Dawn created an atmosphere where I could actually be present and soak in every beautiful moment. She anticipated needs before they even arose, kept everything flowing seamlessly, and somehow managed to make the entire day feel calm, joyful, and perfectly timed. The venue itself was stunning, but what truly made it special was the way Dawn brought everything together behind the scenes. She made sure every transition was smooth, every guest felt welcomed, and every detail of the celebration unfolded exactly how it should. It's rare to find someone who cares as much as she does, and it truly showed in every moment of our wedding day. If you are looking for a venue where your wedding will be treated like the most important event in the world, this is the place--and Dawn is the reason why. She didn't just host our wedding... she elevated it, protected it, and made it unforgettable. Dawn, thank you for going above and beyond and making sure our big day went off without a hitch. Because of you, our wedding wasn't just beautiful--it was absolutely perfect.