This past week I got the amazing opportunity to explore The Grand Lady - Austin's premier wedding &…read moreevent venue! I honestly can't say enough good things about this space... it was absolutely STUNNING! ⁣ ⁣ This home has been expertly restored to provide a unique and beautiful experience for any event. Located just outside of town on acres of sprawling oaks, it creates a peaceful getaway sure to impress any party goer!⁣

This place is a true hidden gem venue. The staff is friendly and the grounds are sprawling with…read morebeauty. Fun fact, they grow their own flowers in a field & greenhouse out back! If you have a chance to attend a wedding or host an event here it is well worth it

Party time!!! Excellent partying space.. First time experiencing this venue. The Austin Chapter…read moreof the Links Incorporated hosted a old school party at this location... pure fun! Vuka had both inside and outdoor space, a large dance floor and room to highlight the DJ. The building has modern architecture an with clean lines.

The venue is bright, well-lit, and well equipped. Parking is convenient, and the community manager…read morewho answers the main phone line, is outstanding: professional, accommodating, and by far the most helpful person I dealt with. Unfortunately, the management and operations make the experience frustrating. Communication is excellent before booking, but after payment, the tone shifts to constant nickel-and-diming. A $500/$600 per hour (if rented hourly) is charged even when only one staff member is on-site, doing little more than being present. The drinks package, presented as mandatory, offered low-quality options by default, and getting better selections approved became unnecessarily difficult. Requests for bar supply details were met with incomplete information and a dismissive attitude. The event director is essentially unreachable, despite having a listed phone number. On one occasion, after staff connected me to her, I overheard saying she didn't want to speak with me since she did not know she was on speaker phone. This after I had spent $7,000 on the venue. Staff have openly said that management prioritizes revenue over guest experience due to financial struggles and potential closure. The space itself was not properly cleaned before my event. Plants were dying, trash was outside (which I had to pick up myself), and overall upkeep felt neglected. The initial walk-through was warm and welcoming, but that hospitality disappeared once the contract was signed. In short: beautiful venue, poor management practices, rude and disrespectful management. I'd consider recommending or returning ONLY if there were a change in leadership and a genuine focus on customer experience and overall upkeep.

Our elementary school had their spring fundraiser here this past March and it couldn't have been…read morebetter for our "live and local" theme celebrating our 85 years. The lawns were in pristine condition, the dancehall was perfect for two-stepping and the family couldn't have been more generous. Thank you Shady Springs!

My daughter went today with her 8th grade class Bailey Middle School. Had swimming shorts and a…read moret-shirt because she was told to due to dress code. She tried to just sit in the pool area with only her feet in the water and was told that she couldn't by the life guard. It was hot and boring as hell for her! Such a disappointment!!!! The movies they offered were boring and she just sat in a Shaded area and waited to get shuttled back to school. Why the school didn't go to Seaworld or Sixflags is beyond me!!! Bad decision making. Eighth grade graduation should be more memorable than this!!!!

What a great place for a special event! Just around the corner from Plaza Saltillo and the light…read morerail station, there is a large indoor warehouse space and an adjoining yard/patio outdoors. I attended an event there, and it was safe, well laid-out and tidy. Well behaved pups on leashes welcome.

I've visited this hall while They hosted Att evens during the f1 week formula 1 race. Pretty decent…read morespace to go to.

Visited red Ridge receptions for a friend's wedding. It was really beautiful. I liked their outdoor…read moreservice area. It has a great backdrop. We attended a wedding in August and it was pretty hot outside because as a guest, you have to stay seated for a bit for the whole ceremony, but that is a seasonal thing. There was an outdoor patio appetizer set up area to mingle for a little bit, and then we moved indoors to be seated for dinner and the reception I thought the venue was perfect. The only big tip that I would have liked to have received before attending was to try to come with an SUV or four-wheel-drive because the incline to get up to the location is pretty steep!! It was a little scary and I wouldn't have liked to have been the one driving.

My husband and I had our wedding here just a few weeks ago. Everything was amazing. Chris and…read moreBethany were so responsive and helpful with any/all questions. They even noticed I paid a vendor for something they supplied and was able to reimburse me some money, which was much appreciated! Anna, our day of coordinator provided by Red Ridge, was absolutely fantastic. She was handling things I wouldn't have even thought of. She was kind and team-bride all the way. She was absolutely incredible and I cannot say enough good things about her. Everyone in the wedding party noticed how attentive and helpful she was. The venue itself is in a stunning location. The photos from the evening are just amazing against the beautiful backdrop. Everything was just beautiful, especially because we picked the all-inclusive package which really helped cut down on the extra things I needed to plan as a bride. All of their details were handled with easy to access and manage online forms. The ONLY reason I am not giving 5 stars is due to a very disappointing experience with the DJ provided by the venue. I am trying hard not to fault the venue for this, but it really was pretty heartbreaking for me as the bride. The DJ, a young man who had been with the company several years I was told, played the wrong song as I walked down the aisle. Instead of playing the instrumental version of one of me and my husband 's favorite songs, the DJ played our aisle exit song as I walked down the aisle. The song had words and was upbeat. Although a meaningful song to us as a couple, it was just not the bridal moment I had always dreamt about. It the moment, I just went with it because I didn't want to stop and go back, I just wan't sure what to do, but I really can't stop thinking about how that moment of walking down the aisle that I'e always dreamt of was taken from me by a DJ just not paying enough attention. To make matters just a bit worse, he then played that same song as we exited the ceremony space. I had a few guests mention to me how it was as "interesting choice in ceremony music" and I just had to explain that there had been a mistake. I felt really embarrassed and disappointed. In addition, even though I had hand selected the songs to play at the reception, the DJ somehow loaded up the wrong playlist and the first 4 or 5 songs weren;t ones I had picked. Oldies were played, which was fine I guess ... just not our kind of music. After alerting Anna to the fact that this was not our music the problem was rectified. After reaching out to Chris and Bethany about my frustration and sadness over this issue they were very apologetic and let me know that that DJ would no longer be working for their company. I feel a sense of relief for upcoming brides that will not have to feel the disappointment of having that one special moment ruined, but I also feel a sense of guilt for having that employee lose their position.

We can't come to Austin without stopping in at our favorite arcade. I wish they had one in San…read moreAntonio. It's a BYOB adult and kid place to play all your favorite arcade games. I love pinball and they have more than 100 to choose from. We can spend hours here.

Fun places to go to a lot of old pinball machines something different to do. When people come…read morevisit, we go there and they get a kick out of it. Both of the locations are fun. I couldn't remember which one I liked better.

We have had a large family gathering at Sawyer Hall for the past 4 years. It's in a great location…read morewith plenty of parking. It also has a commercial kitchen for cooking or warming food and plenty of tables, chairs and linens. They have a terrific manager who is always there to greet us, help us set-up and be available during our party in case we need anything. Thumbs up!!

At Creative Mornings getting my monthly taco / caffeine / inspiration on and was pleasantly…read moresurprised to be introduced to the cute venue that is the wolf house. We sat outdoors for what looks like 150 with some overflow (maybe 50) and it didn't seem crowded at all. It had that intimate feel while also being able to accommodate a crowd of appreciable size. The location is in the heart of the classic Austin east side. Off the major artery (Cesar Chavez) and comal. Parking wasn't bad either which was surprising. The neighborhood was able to absorb all the cars and we only had to park a block away. This would be a great venue for an intimate wedding or a smaller corporate event or slightly larger party.

Finding the Wolf House as venue for our family reunion was a gift from heaven. Oscar Yip was a…read moregracious and efficient host who arranged tables and chairs for our convenience and served a delicious buffet of sandwiches and salads. The children loved playing under the shade of the oak trees. The adults were charmed with the Victorian house and enjoyed the ample parking on the sides of the property.