While leaving the Gruene River Grill, I noticed the doors open to this 100 yr old building, which…read morefor ages has housed an antiques business. It is now owned by the restaurant next door and has been turned into a full catering and wedding venue. Today was an open house for the public. They had the photographer there, the caterers, the management, the wedding consultants, and the alcohol vendors. Every table was decorated, as if there were a wedding happening. There was a bar set up, gratis hors d'oeuvers (shrimp cocktail, burger sliders, a full cheese board, and wine and craft beers. Nice! We were really impressed with the people operating this, and Gruene and New Braunfels will benefit from this venue. If someone is getting married, or if your office needs a catered event, this is one first class place.

Went to a friend's wedding here. The outdoor ceremony space and barn for the reception were…read morebeautiful!

Erin is the BEST and most helpful person! The venue was gorgeous and the house was clean and…read morecomfortable. We had an amazing vow renewal ceremony and reception there. Thank you so much to her and her entire team!

What a great venue. This is an easy five stars place. The live music is on point. And Colin makes…read more*excellent* espresso martinis.

I love this place but the cigar smoke is disgusting. One or two people can ruin it for all. Please…read morediscourage cigars!!

Beautiful Venue for many different kinds of events!! Staff is thoughtful and professional and goes…read moreabove and beyond to make each occasion unique!!

My wife & I got married here May 6, 2017. They allowed our dog to be with us the entire wedding, an…read moreamazing view, great workers to make sure everything was working the day of and made sure my wife was comfortable & happy in the honeymoon suite getting ready. While us guys got ready in the cabin next door. We just want to thank you very much for everything you did. The Brooks'

Cosmic Plant Company is an adorable and addictive plant shop in the heart of historic Gruene!…read more Plant lovers will be so impressed with the large outdoor space, creative outdoor workspace, and delightful cottage. The gift shop has plenty of cute options, including cards, books, plant baskets, and of course house plants. The greenhouse is small but has something for everyone...remember to bring your suv or truck if you want to take home a jade or bird of paradise. The ZZ plants were hearty and thick...a nice choice for beginners or those of us lacking a green thumb.I will be on the look out for events and new inventory! Outstanding customer service and wonderful shopping experience so the only improvement would be to include plant care instructions with the purchases!

This place had a really cool vibe overall. I loved the cactus selection outside and the little…read moregreenhouse--it was beautiful, and the plants looked healthy and well cared for. However, the experience inside left a bad impression. When my partner and I walked in, there were two people inside. It wasn't clear if they both worked there or just one of them, but neither acknowledged us at all. They continued talking to each other while we walked around, which made things feel pretty awkward. Customer service is really important to me, especially that first impression when you walk in. A simple "hello" goes a long way. Unfortunately, the lack of any acknowledgment made me feel disregarded, and that really took away from the experience. We ended up leaving without buying anything. I'm on the fence about recommending this place. The plant selection is great, but the customer service left a lot to be desired. P.s. we were visiting from out of town on my birthday didn't feel so welcomed.

beaaaaautiful venue, people, decor, all of the above! you can fit a good amount of guest in this…read morespace for any type of event. i was blessed enough to come and see my cousin and his beautiful bride get married! only issue i had was the ceremony being outdoors and the ground was super moist and muddy, making for a very dirty heel that gets stuck in it. not a big fan of the venue closing at 11p on a Friday either. other than that, everything was beautiful and we had a grand time. keep in mind it's an open bar after dinner and you can bring your own bottle, but have to leave it with the bartenders. i have no idea how they will know it's for you specifically, so just make sure you're aware. not sure if the venue also handles the lodging in the units next to it, but you can rent out a spot and stay for the weekend. cabins are super cute, clean and spacious.

Our daughter had a fabulous "Brunch" wedding in May 2025. We had 4 months to plan the wedding…read more From the moment we stepped foot in The Hidden Gem of Gruene, we felt like this was it. Macie initially greeted us and showed us around explaining everything and all the details. When we asked if we could have a morning wedding and a brunch, she was so accommodating and ready to make that happen, special, and beautiful! We were also handed a preferred vendor packet of all the amazing people that they know can be counted on and do a great job! So, we went with their recommendations for most all of our vendors. We could not have been more pleased with everyone. They all worked well together and were so eager to make our daughter's day so very special. So thank you to Joey, Katie, Macie, and Abbie for the best day ever!! If you are thinking about a venue, hurry and head on over to The Hidden Gem of Gruene! They are ready to make your dream day come true!!

This will be my wedding venue in just a few short weeks! We cannot wait! This is the most beautiful…read morevenue we looked at. It was actually the only venue we looked at. Melinde is the best communicator when it comes to check ins and random drop in visits. We have toured the venue a total of 3 times already and couldn't be happier. The prices are also reasonable.

Wow what a gorgeous venue! Some of my favorite live Wedding paintings I have done are from here at…read moreGruene Estate. If you are looking for a gorgeous hill country venue with that perfect touch of rustic elegance and want the beautiful TX sunset on your wedding day than you have found it here! They have Wonderful staff and vendors as well at this venue, I couldn't complement them enough. I look forward to painting many more weddings at this amazing venue.

Sunday, 5-31-2026: We were visiting the quaint little town of Gruene (pronounced "Green"). It's…read morevery historic. At one time cotton was grown here until a boll weevil infestation wiped out the crops. Anyhow, I could hear live music emanating from this dance hall. Some of our family entered the hall because they needed to use the restrooms. We waited while listening to some good, live country music. I could see it was a very relaxed, casual, & family oriented gathering place. Then I found out this dance hall is one of the oldest in Texas! My husband and his family have fond memories of being at dance halls. This was so interesting to me because it's such a different culture from mine. We didn't have dance halls in the Philippines or California. There is a bar you pass by to get beer and other spirits. I don't as told that locals & visitors will leisurely hang out here. There are photos of notable people who have played music here.

It's quite an experience to be inside this hall. A historic landmark and a popular event venue in…read moreTexas. When we walked in, I see the pictures of popular artists and performers who had been at this place posted at its reception wall. We happened to catch a nice band playing country songs that we liked on our visit. It would be nice if they have open up the dance floor but I guess it's only during nighttime visit that they do that. You could place an order of drinks or an appetizer while watching the show. Or if you feel like staying in the bar, where you could still hear the band , you are welcome to do so . How cool is that ? The location is in a busy community street and popular small town. It's worth swinging by during a visit in this area.