Texas Hill Country Weddings
Weddings at Walden are more than just an event, they are an experience.
Slow down and connect with your guests amongst the endless Hill Country horizon. Embrace the calm of nature and savor special time with loved ones on our 96-acres of private property offering overnight stays in luxury tents for your closest family and friends. Create a lifetime of memories under the dark night of the big Texas sky.
Property Overview
- 1 hour 15 minutes from Austin, 1 hour 30 minutes from San Antonio, 30 minutes from Fredericksburg in the heart of Texas Hill Country Wine Region
- 96-acre private property with private river access along the Pedernales River, featuring live oak, native grasses and seasonal wildflowers
- 15 private luxury tents for your friends and family. All tents feature heat and a/c, running water, ensuite bathrooms, full kitchens and much more (1 ADA accessible).
- Ample free parking for your guests
Event Lodge
- Enjoy a one-of-a-kind Texas Hill Country wedding venue designed by Austin-based Michael Hsu Office of Architecture, offering stunning views of the Pedernales River with both indoor and alfresco settings for your special day
- 3,500 square foot of indoor space with catering kitchen
- Up to 150 person indoor dinner seated capacity
- Climate controlled with open air design & 2 wood-burning fireplaces
- Custom living plant wall
Outdoor Spaces
- 5,000 square foot lawn high above the Pedernales
- Large communal fire pit with 20 Tamarack chairs and space for additional seating
"From the amazingly beautiful Lodge venue, to the luxurious tents, Walden Retreats was the perfect place to have our wedding. Each tent had gorgeous amenities, incredible views, a lovely kitchenette, and an awesome outdoor patio and shower. The Lodge is beyond words beautiful with a beautiful living plant wall and beautiful open doors leading outside to the lawn where we had our ceremony amidst a gorgeous Hill Country view. Walden Retreats created the most unreal, beautiful experience for our guests and we will treasure our wedding weekend forever because of this place!" - Kyra & Wick
Our Location: the perfect Hill Country wedding venue
- • 1.5 hour drive from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- • 1.5 hour drive from San Antonio
- • 30 minutes to Fredericksburg
- • Easy access to numerous activities and nearby adventures. Learn more
FAQs
+ Where does your pricing start?
- Venue & Lodging packages start at $6,250 + tax
- Ceremony only pricing starts at $1,750 + tax
- Average expenditure for full ceremony & reception is $250 per head including venue, planner, catering, alcohol (BYOB), flowers, cake, and entertainment.
+ What is required to hold my wedding at Walden Retreats?
In order to hold your wedding at our beautiful Texas Hill Country Wedding Venue:
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We require that you work with a professional full-service coordinator to be on-site through the completion of your event.
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We require you to hire a uniformed security guard.
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We require you purchase Wedding Liability Insurance.
+ What is the deposit to reserve my wedding?
We will require a 50% non-refundable venue deposit with your signed contract and the remaining balance will be due 90 days prior to the event. We will also require an authorization form to guarantee the booking of any room block.
+ Do we have to reserve the guest rooms?
Walden is a unique Texas wedding venue with lodging. We have a two night minimum stay for all Fridays and Saturday and require 4 of our rooms to be booked for all weddings due to their proximity to the venue. The remaining rooms will be offered to your party at our discounted group rates. Any rooms that haven’t been booked by your guests 60 days prior to your event will be removed from the block and available to the public at large.
+ Will we need to work with a specific caterer?
Walden is a preferred Hill Country wedding venue by Brides and Grooms because we allow you work with the catering company of your choice, so your meal can be as unique as your love.
We are happy to provide you with a list of our trusted partners if you do not have a specific catering company in mind.
Any catering company you decide to work with must be approved by Walden Retreats.
+ Can I provide my own alcohol?
Walden is one of top choices for Texas Hill Country wedding venues by Brides and Grooms because we allow you to provide your own alcohol. A TABC-certified bartender must serve all alcohol provided and staffed by your caterer.
+ Who is responsible for cleaning up?
Your catering/coordinating team must stay until the end of your event and be sure the event space is left clean with tables and chairs folded and placed to the side. All rental and vendor items must be loaded at the end of your event. A cleaning fee will be applied to the master bill to cover the cost of a professional cleaning crew to deep clean the space
+ Are animals allowed at Walden?
If you're searching for a Hill Country wedding venue that allows animals, then look no further. Dogs are allowed to stay in our luxury tents with overnight guests. Horses and some other animals are also allowed on property and can be incorporated into your ceremony.
Please note: There will be a pet fee for any overnight guests with an animal.
Venue Pricing
- Weekend Venue & Lodging packages start at $6,250
- Ceremony only pricing starts at $1,750
- Average expenditure for full ceremony + reception is $250 per head including venue, planner, catering, alcohol (BYOB), flowers, cake, and entertainment.