Thank you for sharing the Harriet Tubman traveling exhibit. I do wish that it was better publicized…read morewith more information on the City's website.

The Plant is a great spot for much needed recharge out in the Hill Country! Our team met here for a…read morestaff retreat and the cool breeze blowing through the patio kept us going most of the afternoon, while the saltwater pool allowed for a refreshing splash. It truly makes all the difference in the world to host a meeting in a place that is beautiful, inspiring and fun- we highly recommend!

This place is a hidden gem! It's unique, welcoming, and well worth a visit. If you want to truly…read moresee the night skies of Texas, this is the place! It's located well away from city lights, and they've done a beautiful job of night lighting the outdoors so it doesn't take away from the starlight. The architecture and attention to detail are unmatched! I can't wait to visit again!!

WeTendBar loves bartending at The Ice Plant, a beautifully managed venue perfect for weddings and…read morespecial events. The cocktail bar is in a storage pod which is truly a unique feature, providing a convenient spot for guests to enjoy refreshing cocktails right after the on-site ceremony. The venue is elegantly decorated and features farmhouse tables and chairs, creating a stunning setup for dinner with minimum decorations. Two great areas are available for the wedding party to get ready, and there are endless photo opportunities throughout the venue including an amazing claw foot tub in Bridal suite. They also allow food trucks to pull into the back area near the cocktail bar. Guests can mingle in the outdoor cocktail area or hit the dance floor once the music starts. If you're looking for a hidden gem to host your event, The Ice Plant is a must-see. Schedule a tour today!

Attended a close friends wedding here and thought the venue was adorable. So elegant and modern.read more

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.

I cannot adequately explain how amazing our wedding celebration was at Zilker Park Clubhouse!! I'm…read moreholding a star since we received an email saying we got our deposit back Aug 12th and I still haven't seen the funds in my account- but besides that issue it's definitely got a 5 star rating! We actually got married a month prior in MA, but needed to celebrate the occasion with all our friends who live here with us in TX. This event space was perfect for a party on a budget. The view- I mean, come ON, was just incredible, and the backdrop for everyone's photos! People could not stop talking about how phenomenal it was. The process of getting the place was a bit tricky, as I could not navigate their government website to select the date and missed the cut-off time before having to do the lottery. Luckily, not a lot of people were begging for dates in August as the venue does not have air conditioning- so the heat was a bit brutal (but that's Texas!)- but we got it no problem! I ended up calling and the person I spoke to was very helpful. Speaking of air conditioning- or lack-there-of- we ended up renting some swamp coolers (huge cooling fans that run off of ice- but a LOT of ice!!) to help with the heat. There are ceiling fans and a few industrial fans included- but those don't help too much in August! I had a hard time figuring out what exactly we needed- so I'm going to add a quick "plug" for Preferred Climate Solutions our of Hutto, TX. They worked ZPC before and knew how to set things up. Brett even had an extra swamp cooler from an earlier event he let us use. Moving on- because this place doesn't require use of specific vendors- it made it that much affordable. We hired Slab BBQ to cater and Pixster photo booth for fun. For drinks, we filled out the necessary paperwork (some cheap $10ish permit? I can't quite remember) and we're able to just bring in a few kegs and boxes of wine from PartyBarn. Everything went off without a hitch! Good to note- the place provides a bunch of tables. Two huge round ones, a few smaller round and rectangle ones, and some nice cocktail tables we used on the patio. (The cocktail tables and one rectangular were good enough condition to go without tablecloths- the rest require coverings.) For lighting- it was definitely important to us to get string lights on the patio. I realized last minute that getting a few hundred feet of lights was going to be trickier than I initially thought- since I had to consider ones that connected and could manage the power of 300 ft of lights. I used Americanpartylights.com- it worked out great! They included zip ties which is important since it's against the park rules to use tape (holds better anyways.) I found a great diagram of ZPC patio for the light arrangements and measurements (photo included.) It was a perfect celebration and I HIGHLY recommend this space for any event! It has such a cool vibe even without decorations, your set up can be minimal and still look amazing. Plus... that VIEW!

BEAUTIFUL PERFECT location for a wedding! And VERY AFFORDABLE!! Last year I was looking for a nice,…read morebut affordable location for our wedding, our wedding would be in January of this year(2020) and we were worried about having bad weather if we did our wedding outside! After being so stressed, I remember finding this location randomly and calling to see if they had any openings in the month of January, luckily they did at the end of the month on the 31st and I looked up photos and reviews and just had to book it right away!!! Easy to find, a lot of parking space, and just beautiful. I felt so blessed to have found this place. My wedding was just so beautiful!

As event planner, I give this venue a negative zero…read more My client had her wedding here 8/12. No AC is the bridal/groom suites Outlets in Kitchen and main hall do not work Refrigerator doesn't work Ice Machine doesn't work Kids working and they have no clue what they are supposed to do Bathrooms don't get restocked or tended to Toilets don't flush Owners do not to a walk thru prior to the events to see what is working so the client can plan accordingly. The client literally finds out the day of and has to plan last minute on how to get ice, etc Owners will straight out lie and get caught in their lies and still make excuses Their coordinator never showed up so they sent young kids who didn't even know what a breaker box was when the power went out The owners never showed up themselves. Conveniently he was out of town. They charge close to $7000 for one day. Yet, they can't maintain their facility correctly. The pictures you see online are the hard work of the decorators the client pays for to make this shell of a crappy building look good. Their clientele is a Mexicanos who are scared to complain or do not know their rights as a consumer. Stay away from this place!!

1. DO NOT RENT THIS PLACE!!!! Won't let me post with no stars but they don't deserve not even 1…read morestar.. 2. Machine for ice never worked.. 3. Kitchen outlet didnt work then after us messing with breakers they finally worked but the ceiling fans didn't 4. Fridge didnt work properly 5. 4 outlets didnt work you had no music for 30 minutes (they had kids their not knowing what to do) 6. groom and bride room had no AC that was my first question to her before booking and she said yes the brides make up was not holding because of the heat so we payed extra to have makeup artist there doing touch ups and it was super hot in supposedly cool room 7. They never open the room till after 11 a.m delayed us to decorate supposedly was at a funeral (which she lied ) but either way it is her job to have it unlocked at the time on contract they totally failed and made a beautiful decorated wedding that we payed for disaster

Are you looking for the perfect venue with rustic country charm? Look no further!!! This venue is…read moreabsolutely a hidden gem in Bastrop County!!! From the reclaimed tin wall to the handcrafted outdoor sanctuary with stained glass windows to the beautiful oak trees, there is no shortage of beauty for your special day!!! I absolutely cannot say enough about not only this venue, but about its owners Shane & Thomas. They were so easy to work with and so kind! It felt so much more like family than business! I am so blessed to have found them and to have had them be a part of our special day!!! Thank you both for helping make our day the wedding of my dreams!!!

Shane & Thomas are the best!! We had our wedding at Lily Oaks early July and in every way the…read moreexperience was smooth, beautiful, and affordable. The open air chapel was exactly what we wanted- beautiful stained glass, tin roof, white pillars. The property has many photo opportunities. Our favorite was the rustic tin background where the aisle opens. I was very concerned about rain the day before the wedding and they made sure they were there early to instruct where to set the tent up, and offered helpful solutions. If you want a truly special venue, unique, quaint, Texas Country this is the place. I'm so grateful we found them.