Within a short drive from downtown San Antonio, our piece of the Hill Country has many stunning ranch style wedding venues perfect for couples dreaming of a rustic yet elegant celebration. These properties feature sprawling acres of native landscapes, mature oak trees, and breathtaking Hill Country views that create a beautiful backdrop for outdoor ceremonies and receptions. Unlike traditional ballrooms or urban venues, ranch settings embrace the great outdoors with open-air pavilions and authentic farmhouse architecture that lets couples celebrate under the vast Texas sky.
Our expert-recommended venues below showcase authentic Hill Country beauty from Boerne to New Braunfels, featuring working ranch elements like farm animals, historic barns, and rolling pastures that create a romantic escape to the countryside for you and your guests.
Dos Palomas Ranch | Boerne
Guests will fall in love with the Texas Hill Country as they drive down a picturesque winding road through this 300+ acre ranch to arrive at the beautiful, modern ranch-style wedding venue. Located on private acres with Guadalupe River frontage, this family-owned venue offers the perfect blend of contemporary sophistication and Hill Country charm. The indoor open-floor plan reception space features clean lines and abundant natural light, while the property provides ultimate flexibility with multiple outdoor spaces to spread out and celebrate. Choose from two stunning outdoor ceremony sites: The Greenhouse, a whimsical glass structure tucked among mature trees, or The Bluff, featuring a three-tiered amphitheater-style setting overlooking the Guadalupe River and rolling Hill Country views. The venue also includes a large concrete and turf patio area with a signature silo bar, perfect for cocktail hour or dancing under twinkling lights as the sun sets over the hills. Dos Palomas Ranch is family owned & operated by the three Wheeler siblings. You’ll feel like part of the family with the personalized attention they provide from the walk through to your big day!
- Capacity: Up to 250 guests
- Indoor/Outdoor Options: Both available – Modern black & white indoor reception space with patio, two outdoor ceremony sites
- Vendor Policy: Open vendor policy with 90-day pre-approval, outside alcohol allowed with TABC-certified bartender
- Rental Includes: Tables & chairs, full venue access, parking
- Style: Luxe ranch with contemporary Hill Country elegance
- Location: Boerne, Texas (30 minutes from Downtown San Antonio)
- Special Features: Guadalupe River frontage, signature silo bar, unique greenhouse ceremony backdrop
- What We Love Most: Polished ranch aesthetic without being overly rustic, family-owned hospitality from the Wheeler siblings
Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort | San Antonio
Set on 300 secluded acres of rolling Texas Hill Country just 20 minutes from downtown San Antonio, Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort & Spa offers the perfect blend of upscale ranch-inspired elegance and resort luxury. The resort provides couples with ultimate flexibility through multiple indoor and outdoor wedding venues for ceremony & reception. The resort’s crown jewel is the stunning new “Event Barn” (official name coming soon!) opening in late 2025. It is a 5,600-square-foot indoor-outdoor venue featuring high-vaulted ceilings with exposed wood beams and surrounded by majestic live oaks. This sophisticated space opens to a ceremony lawn and patio overlooking the resort’s spectacular new 2.2-acre Crystal Lagoon with white sandy beaches, creating a truly magical backdrop for Hill Country celebrations. Beyond the wedding venues, couples and their guests enjoy world-class resort amenities including a 27-hole championship golf course, full-service spa, lazy river, and multiple dining options.
- Capacity: Up to 800 guests across multiple venue options (250 in the new waterfront venue)
- Indoor/Outdoor Options: Both available – ballrooms, pavilions, ceremony lawns, tent structures, lagoon-view venue
- Vendor Policy: In-house catering & bar required, outside vendors allowed for other services
- Rental Includes: Tables & chairs, linens & tableware, food & beverage, parking, A/V
- Style: Upscale ranch-inspired design with waterfront views
- Location: San Antonio, Texas (20 minutes from downtown & airport, next to SeaWorld)
- Special Features: New wedding venue overlooking Crystal Lagoon, on-site guest accommodations with lazy river, golf course & spa
- What We Love Most: Rustic elegance without leaving the city, stress-free planning process with many services offered in-house
Remi's Ridge & Hayes Hollow at Hidden Falls | Spring Branch
Hidden Falls offers couples a unique choice between two stunning venues on one breathtaking Texas Hill Country property in Spring Branch. Hayes Hollow features transitional modern design with an industrial nature-inspired aesthetic, accommodating up to 250 guests with its open-air ceremony pavilion tucked among 100-year-old oak trees and spacious ballroom with white-washed ceilings and dramatic chandeliers. Remi’s Ridge embraces European-inspired elegance, hosting up to 300 guests with its spectacular ceremony site nestled at the base of a cliff featuring cascading waterfalls as the backdrop, followed by celebrations in the modern reception hall with floating staircase perfect for grand entrances. Both venues showcase the natural beauty of the Hill Country with mature oak trees, native plants, and stunning water features that create surprises around every corner. As part of the award-winning Walters Wedding Estates collection, couples enjoy seamless planning with comprehensive in-house services and the option to extend their celebration with on-site lodging for up to 50 guests across eight casitas and three vacation homes.
- Capacity: Up to 250 guests at Hayes Hollow, Up to 300 guests at Remi’s Ridge
- Indoor/Outdoor Options: Both venues have indoor ballroom space paired with an outdoor ceremony site
- Vendor Policy: In-house catering & bar required, preferred vendor list provided
- Rental Includes: Tables & chairs, linens & tableware, setup & teardown, parking
- Style: Modern industrial with ranch-inspired details
- Location: Spring Branch, Texas (30 minutes from San Antonio)
- Special Features: Two venue options on one property, waterfall ceremony backdrop, on-site lodging for up to 50 guests
- What We Love Most: Beautiful Hill Country setting, seamless planning process with Walters Collective in-house vendors
The Rosewood on Lake Placid | McQueeney
This tranquil lakeside sanctuary just 30 minutes from San Antonio is perfect for intimate weddings. Nestled on the shores of Lake Placid in McQueeney, The Rosewood presents a fresh take on the classic barn venue with its chapel-style pavilion featuring a pointed roof. The charming barn facade with vertical wooden slats and vintage windows create a stunning ceremony backdrop that needs little decor. The open-air covered pavilion feels rustic and quaint yet sophisticated, lined with wood farm tables and bench seating that perfectly complement the venue’s blend of rustic charm and refined elegance. The renovated lakehouse accommodates up to 17 guests for a true destination experience, complete with direct waterfront access for kayaking, fishing, and relaxing by the dock. With flexible elopement packages starting at just a few hours to full weekend celebrations, couples can create exactly the intimate lakeside celebration they’re dreaming of while enjoying the peaceful atmosphere and beautiful lake views that make this venue truly special.
- Capacity: Up to 100 guests
- Indoor/Outdoor Options: Both available – multiple lakefront outdoor spaces, covered reception area
- Vendor Policy: Open to outside vendors
- Rental Includes: Tables & chairs, full venue access, lakehouse accommodations
- Style: Charming barn aesthetic with chapel-inspired design
- Location: McQueeney, Texas (30 minutes from San Antonio)
- Special Features: Private lake access, elopement packages, on-site accommodations for up to 17 people
- What We Love Most: Rustic romance with affordable, flexible packages & lakefront views
The Milestone | Boerne
The Milestone Boerne embodies all the natural beauty of the Texas Hill Country with its authentic rustic-chic design and breathtaking scenery. Located in an upper valley near Boerne, just 30 minutes from San Antonio, this picturesque property offers sweeping views – and you might even spot some wildlife! Your authentic Hill Country wedding experience begins the moment you arrive, welcomed by beautiful landscaping, a stunning entrance staircase, and distinctive double-arched cast iron doors that lead to a wrap-around porch and covered portico perfect for cocktail hour mingling. The open-air ceremony pavilion, accessed by a charming footbridge, provides the perfect backdrop of rolling hills dotted with towering trees that seem to touch the broad Texas sky. The reception space continues the rustic elegance with hand-hewn hardwood oak floors, open beam trussed ceilings, pine-paneled walls, and a handcrafted oak staircase where newlyweds can make their grand entrance to the expansive dance floor below.
- Capacity: Up to 300 guests
- Indoor/Outdoor Options: Both available – open-air ceremony pavilion, covered portico, indoor reception hall
- Vendor Policy: In-house catering & bar required, preferred vendor list provided
- Rental Includes: Tables & chairs, linens & tableware, setup & teardown, complimentary cake cutting
- Style: Rustic-chic with wood floors & walls and stone accents
- Location: Boerne, Texas (30 minutes from San Antonio)
- Special Features: Ceremony site with views, grand staircase in reception hall
- What We Love Most: Authentic Hill Country setting with rustic design, completely seamless planning experience with the Walters Wedding Collective
The Casa at Canyon Lake | Canyon Lake
The Casa at Canyon Lake offers couples a rustic Hill Country wedding experience on 8 serene acres along Canyon Lake’s shores. This family-owned venue combines the charm of a historic renovated lake house with modern amenities, creating the perfect ranch-style setting right in the middle of ] San Antonio and Austin. Couples can exchange vows under towering mature oak trees in the sprawling multi-acre pasture or celebrate indoors at the newly constructed Hummingbird Hall, featuring white shiplap walls and exposed wooden beams that create a bright, airy atmosphere flooded with natural light. The thoughtfully renovated “Casa” is the perfect gathering space for wedding parties to prepare surrounded by picturesque lake views and Texas countryside. With flexible options and affordable pricing, this intimate venue captures the essence of Hill Country ranch living with lakeside tranquility.
- Capacity: Up to 100 guests
- Indoor/Outdoor Options: Both available – outdoor ceremony site under mature oaks & indoor reception hall
- Vendor Policy: Outside vendors allowed, preferred vendor list provided
- Rental Includes: Tables & chairs, linens, parking, full property access
- Style: Modern farmhouse reception hall with white shiplap walls
- Location: Canyon Lake, Texas (40 minutes from San Antonio)
- Special Features: Historic renovated Casa lake house with bride’s & groom’s suites, beautiful mature oak trees
- What We Love Most: Authentic ranch atmosphere with lakeside views, genuine family-owned hospitality
Legacy Hall & Stonehaven Hall at The Milestone | New Braunfels
The Milestone New Braunfels offers couples a unique choice between two stunning venues on one beautiful Texas Hill Country property. Legacy Hall boasts a chic modern farmhouse-inspired look with white shiplap walls, white exposed beams, and black iron accents that create an open and airy atmosphere perfect as a canvas for any wedding style. Stonehaven Hall draws inspiration from German architecture with sleek stone staircases, archways, tall windows, and polished wood floors that create a rustic barn feel with sophisticated charm. Both venues feature covered ceremony terraces with stone aisles set against a backdrop of mature trees, while their striking reception halls offer grand staircases for memorable entrances. With meticulous landscaping, natural water features, and covered patios throughout the property, this Walters Wedding Estates venue seamlessly blends indoor and outdoor spaces where couples can choose the aesthetic that perfectly matches their vision while enjoying the same exceptional Hill Country setting and seamless planning experience.
- Capacity: Up to 300 guests for either venue
- Indoor/Outdoor Options: Both available – covered ceremony terraces, indoor reception halls with outdoor patios
- Vendor Policy: In-house catering & bar required, preferred vendor list provided
- Rental Includes: Tables & chairs, linens & tableware, setup & teardown, complimentary cake cutting
- Style: Legacy Hall – modern farmhouse with white shiplap, Stonehaven Hall – German-inspired with stone and wood
- Location: New Braunfels, Texas (45 minutes from San Antonio)
- Special Features: Two distinct venue styles on one property, grand staircases in both halls, natural water features
- What We Love Most: Two different rustic styles to choose from, Completely seamless planning experience with Walters Wedding Collective vendors
Pro Tips: What to Ask When Touring Ranch Wedding Venues
Selecting the perfect wedding venue involves more than just falling in love with the views and rustic charm. Here are essential questions to ask during your venue tours:
- What are the weather contingency plans? Outdoor wedding ceremonies are beautiful, but Texas weather can be unpredictable. Ask about covered pavilions, indoor backup options, and policies for moving ceremonies due to rain, extreme heat (or extreme cold, because Texas).
- Are there seasonal considerations for the landscape? Ranch venues look different throughout the year. Inquire about the best months for green grass, wildflower blooms, and comfortable outdoor temperatures.
- What wildlife might we encounter? Many ranch wedding venues are home to farm animals, deer, or other wildlife. Ask about any precautions needed and whether animals will be visible during your celebration.
- How accessible is the venue for elderly guests or those with mobility concerns? Ranch venues often feature gravel roads, uneven terrain, and outdoor walking between ceremony and reception sites.
- What’s included for outdoor comfort? Ask about restroom facilities, lighting for evening receptions, heating or cooling options, and protection from insects during outdoor celebrations.
- Are there noise or time restrictions? Even rural ranch venues may have regulations about music volume and event end times that could affect your wedding timeline.
Ready to experience the magic of a ranch wedding in the Texas Hill Country? Visit the portfolios & send the venues a message to set up your tours. These expert-recommended venues offer couples authentic rustic elegance with modern conveniences, creating the perfect setting for your outdoor wedding ceremony and reception under the beautiful San Antonio sky.
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