Top Leander Venues

Kimpton Hotel Van Zandt offers event spaces for your next celebration in Austin, Texas.

• Spaces for 10-120 Guests
• 6 Outdoor Spaces
• 6 Boats
• 6 Waterfront

Capital Cruises has operated on Lady Bird Lake in Austin since 1991, docking at the Hyatt Regency on Barton Springs Road. Its fleet ranges from the flagship M.V. Pride and Joy II, a 75-foot double-decked yacht with a climate-controlled lower deck, down to intimate electric Myachts and self-driven Donut Boats, giving planners a boat sized to nearly any group. Cruises take in views of the downtown Austin skyline, Zilker Park, limestone bluffs, and the Congress Avenue Bridge bats, and the company's private charters are built around that scenery for weddings, rehearsal dinners, bachelor and bachelorette parties, and corporate outings. Guests can bring their own food and beverages, arrange plated catering, or add a margarita machine, band, DJ, or casino night, and boats can be decorated for the occasion (excluding confetti, rice, and similar items that could harm the lake). Attire on board runs from black tie to Austin-casual summer wear, and most vessels include a stereo system so hosts can set their own soundtrack.

• Spaces for 160-200 Guests
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Ranch

Ranch Austin is a wedding and private events venue in Southwest Austin, about 15 minutes from downtown, where longhorn cattle graze in the pasture and a windmill anchors the ceremony grounds. As the venue describes itself, it's "beautiful without her makeup on, stunning when all dolled up" — designed to suit both rustic and elegant styles rather than one look alone. The property combines a climate-controlled indoor banquet hall, seating up to 160 guests, with an outdoor space spanning more than 10,000 square feet of patio shaded by large oaks wrapped in white lights. Ceremonies can take place at the windmill or beneath the covered stage, and the outdoor patio includes a covered bar and a covered gas fire surround for cocktail hour and receptions. The venue provides two separate dressing rooms for the wedding party, a catering prep kitchen, and a 12-hour event access window, along with tables, chairs, and a preferred list of approved vendors for catering, rentals, and other event services.

• Spaces for 250-350 Guests
• 1 Barn
• 1 Historic Space

Built in 1949 on a 280-acre homestead in Sunset Valley, just 10 minutes from downtown Austin, the Brodie Homestead barn spent nearly 50 years housing cattle, horses, and donkeys before its 2011 purchase by Daniel and Vicki Ross, owners of Austin's Allan House. After an extensive renovation, the family-owned venue opened for events in 2014, and its 38-foot wooden gambrel roof, original cathedral-like ceilings, and large stone walls remain from the historic structure. Six crystal chandeliers, rafter uplighting, and Edison bulb globe lighting illuminate the barn wood and white limestone interior, while custom white draping can divide the more than 4,200 square feet of indoor space into smaller areas. Brodie Homestead hosts weddings, corporate events, holiday celebrations, and non-profit fundraisers, accommodating up to 350 guests standing or 250 seated for a reception, with rentals including exclusive use of the space for 10 hours, two private loft changing suites, a catering prep kitchen, and a stone wall hook system for hanging greenery and florals. Outdoor walkways surround the building, and nearby green space is available for portraits and ceremony photography. Rentals also include a complimentary two-hour bridal portrait or engagement session and a complimentary one-hour ceremony rehearsal, along with an on-site manager and security officer present throughout each event.

• Spaces for 200 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Event Space
• 1 space at this venue

The Fiesta Gardens Building and Patio sits on the north shore of Lady Bird Lake at Edward Rendon Sr. Metro Park at Festival Beach, just east of I-35 in East Austin. Opened in 1966 as part of an early public-private waterfront entertainment complex, the property showcases a mid-century modernist take on Spanish Colonial-Pueblo Revival architecture and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The venue's open-plan dining hall spans approximately 4,000 square feet, with a generous 9,500-square-foot outdoor patio that overlooks the lagoon on Lady Bird Lake and includes a lighted, 20-by-30-foot bandstand. Together the building and patio accommodate up to 200 guests, making the space suited to weddings, quinceaneras, reunions, and other family celebrations. Inside, the dining hall includes a kitchen area with an upright refrigerator, a dual-basin stainless steel sink, and a bar area, along with tables, folding chairs, and 110V outlets spaced throughout for event equipment. The property offers two free parking lots and ADA-accessible parking, restrooms, and building entry.

Casa Cartel Austin offers event spaces for your next celebration in Austin, Texas.

• Spaces for 300-450 Guests
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Ranch

Ten minutes west of downtown Austin, on 17 gorgeous acres with a 6000 square foot climate-controlled facility, is Pecan Springs Ranch, a popular wedding location in Austin. Schedule a virtual tour or a personal visit of our Austin wedding location right away! About ten minutes west of downtown Austin, this venue is perfect for a fun and wonderful city-meets-starry-nights Austin wedding. Where uptown style and Texan hill country charm converge! Pecan Springs Ranch is ideal for weddings and corporate parties; your guests will be gracious and welcoming throughout the event. The Austin wedding location has a creek, fresh springs, and a pond in addition to being surrounded by gorgeous pecan and oak trees. A prep kitchen, groom's area, and a glass rear wall that opens up onto a 2000 sf terrace are all included in our 6000 sf climate-controlled structure. We also provide several lovely ceremony locations in addition to a separate bride's home. At an Austin wedding venue, it is definitely necessary to use one of our many adverse weather options. We can easily hold 300 guests inside with a dance floor, and we have the capacity for more; just ask. The facility has the potential to be an extremely flexible venue. We are the location for you if you want a wedding that your guests will remember and enjoy! In addition to tables and chairs, the rental includes lawn games! Sassy and Opie, two donkeys that "drink," also reside here. The grounds are always green, and in the spring, wildflowers will be in bloom. A lovely creek also winds around the property, and there is a pond that has been filled with trout. The best part is that we're only 10 minutes from Austin's downtown! We only give tours by appointment, so get in touch with us if you want to come see where you can have the best day of your life! To obtain our brochure and a list of available dates, e-mail info@pecanspringsranch.com. We ask that you give us 24 hours to answer.

• Spaces for 600-800 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Ballroom

Rising 14 stories above Governors Row in South Austin, Austin Southpark Hotel sits within close proximity of downtown Austin, the airport, the State Capitol Building, the University of Texas, and the LBJ Presidential Library. The hotel offers pet-friendly guest rooms alongside a heated indoor/outdoor pool, on-site dining, and a modern fitness center. For meetings and social events, the hotel provides 13,765 square feet of flexible event space across 14 meeting rooms, anchored by a 7,500-square-foot Ballroom that, combined with its pre-function foyer, totals 19,335 square feet. The space accommodates banquets for up to 600 guests and theater-style gatherings for up to 800, supported by an in-house catering team, on-site audio-visual services, and a dedicated sales team.

• Spaces for 30-250 Guests
• 1 Landmark
• 2 Outdoor Spaces
• 6 Total Spaces

The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center is the ideal venue for your event since it captures the breathtaking Hill Country scenery and is conveniently located in southwest Austin. Your visitors or attendees will have a real Austin experience at The Center, which was renamed the Botanic Garden of Texas in 2017 and includes distinctively Texan architecture and native landscapes. The Center can host events for as few as five people and as many as 500 thanks to its adaptable spaces and large grounds. The Wildflower Center is a naturally stunning environment for your big day where you can create memories that will last a lifetime. Up to 200 guests can be comfortably accommodated in a range of stunning indoor and outdoor settings at The Center. Make your wedding uniquely you by designing it! Although though every company is different, they all have the ambition to leave a lasting impression. We can help you with a range of venues for meetings, trainings, retreats, and dinners thanks to our lovely and adaptable facility. Events bring people together to share memorable experiences and celebrate life's key moments. For your gatherings, The Wildflower Center provides a backdrop of native Texas flora and imaginative architecture. We can accommodate all kinds of events, including baby showers, life celebrations, and fundraisers. Enjoy your child's big day amidst the beauty of nature in a pleasant garden setting. The Wildflower Center's gardens, trails, and natural areas are accessible to visitors on the day of your event during regular hours, and party packages include an educational, guided activity. You can find the ideal fit with the aid of our events staff.

• Spaces for 40-100 Guests
• 1 Vineyard
• 1 Winery

Tucked into the Texas Hill Country just 30 miles west of downtown Austin, Hawk's Shadow Winery sits on a 76-acre estate in Dripping Springs, the self-described wedding capital of Texas. The property includes two vineyards, a winery, a tasting room, and an underground limestone barrel cellar, and is the only gravity flow winery in Texas, a production method that lets guests taste wine directly from the barrel. The winery takes its name from Hawk, a quarter horse who greeted visitors while the owners developed the land and vineyard. That same casual, dog-friendly hospitality carries through to its events: patio picnics, cellar dinners, and wine club gatherings are all part of the regular rhythm of the estate. For weddings, Hawk's Shadow hosts rehearsal dinners for up to 40 guests in its limestone barrel cellar, with ceremonies held on a stone terrace overlooking the rolling hills. Larger receptions can spread across the tasting room and patio, which offer indoor-outdoor flexibility and sweeping Hill Country views.

• Spaces for 65-150 Guests
• 1 Farm
• 1 Event Space

Texas Hill Country Olive Co. is a family-owned olive orchard and tasting room in Dripping Springs, Texas, founded in 2008 on 17 acres and home to the state's only certified organic olive orchard. Beyond producing olive oil and balsamic vinegar, the property hosts private events in a climate-controlled event room accommodating up to 65 guests. Full room rentals include a day-of venue manager, flexible catering and beverage options, and complete setup and breakdown, suited to rehearsal dinners, small wedding receptions, and corporate gatherings. Outdoor ceremonies can be held beneath the property's oak trees, with receptions moving indoors.

• Spaces for 300 Guests
• 1 Event Space

The Arlo is the ideal location for stunning events, from small weddings to sizable business groups. The Arlo offers tastefully constructed spaces that feel simultaneously freshly modern and unendingly timeless in the entrance to the Texas Hill Country, tucked between the heart of Austin and Dripping Springs. Our 15,000 square foot event space is luxuriously furnished with beauty, function, and comfort in mind. It was specifically created with every detail prepared to please. Our spacious, open floor designs may accommodate a variety of groups while contrasting an upscale, urban look with a picturesque hill country environment. The typical event schedule runs from 11 am to 11 night. As required, additional hours might be offered. For further information, kindly consult your venue representative. The Arlo is thrilled to partner with Austin's top event industry suppliers. When making a reservation, a detailed list of our favorites will be given. For further information, to schedule a private tour or to reserve your event date, please contact us using the form on our site. We are eager to communicate with you!

• Spaces for 250 Guests
• 1 Barn
• 1 Ranch

Vista West Ranch is a family-owned wedding and event venue in Dripping Springs, Texas, in the heart of the Texas Hill Country. The property began as the family's homestead, cleared of cedar and hand-built over 35 years; the family hosted its own wedding on the land in 1996 and began welcoming outside couples in 2006, making it one of the earliest dedicated wedding venues in the Dripping Springs area. The venue's reception barn blends rustic and bohemian style, with weathered wood, aged tin, and willow sphere lighting, and holds up to 250 guests for dancing and celebrating. The grounds also include an outdoor ceremony space and a large Biergarten with a bar, two fire pits, a waterfall feature, and festoon lighting strung through mature oak trees. Rental packages include fruitwood folding chairs, farm tables, a catering prep area, a keg system, and an onsite venue manager, and couples may bring in outside vendors under a BYOB alcohol policy. Optional onsite lodging - a Honeymoon Cottage, Bunk House, Tree House, and Main House - allows couples to stay the night of the wedding or book the property for a full weekend buyout. Vista West Ranch operates alongside its sister property, The Creek Haus, located less than a mile away.

• Spaces for 600 Guests
• 1 Event Space

Ma Maison is a Dripping Springs wedding venue that offers tastefully constructed settings that feel romantic and endlessly timeless. It is located at the entrance to the Texas Hill Country, just outside of Austin's downtown. Ma Maison, which is located on 23 acres, was purposefully built to blend in with the Texas Hill Country while evoking a sense of Europe and tranquility. Ma Maison, which translates to "My Home" in French, is a home where casual elegance coexists with approachable luxury. At Ma Maison, an event is more than just a day or a single second. It is a specially crafted experience. Our varied ceremony locations, which contrast an upscale, French design with a magnificent hill country backdrop, are perfectly suited to host a variety of celebrations. Our 10,000 square foot events venue is luxuriously appointed with beauty, functionality, and comfort in mind. It is purpose-built with every detail carefully planned to impress. Ma Maison is a family-run business. And now that you are a member of our family, we are committed to caring for you in every way. Because family is everything to us.

• Spaces for 150 Guests
• 1 Barn

The Creek Haus is a family-owned destination wedding and retreat property tucked into a secluded valley in the Texas Hill Country near Dripping Springs, just outside Austin. Rather than renting out for a single day, The Creek Haus books in multi-day weekend stays, giving couples and their guests a full destination experience rather than a quick turnaround. At the heart of the property sits the Barn, a reception space with moody industrial charm — Edison bulb lighting, a custom fireplace, and an indoor bar stocked with keg taps and a margarita machine. A covered open-air pavilion extends off the Barn for cocktails and conversation, while ceremonies take place outdoors beneath mature oak trees, with weather backup built in for peace of mind. Overnight lodging is part of what sets The Creek Haus apart: the Main Haus, Barn Haus, and Honeymoon Haus sleep up to 70 guests between them, so wedding parties, family, and friends can stay right on the grounds for the whole celebration. The property is a sister venue to Vista West Ranch, located less than a mile away under the same family ownership, and beyond weddings, The Creek Haus also welcomes wellness retreats and family gatherings drawn to its creekside, valley setting.

• Spaces for 300 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 2 Event Spaces
• 1 Garden

Canyonwood Ridge is a 12,000-square-foot Hill Country wedding venue in Dripping Springs, Texas, about 20 minutes from downtown Austin. The property sits atop a ridge wrapped in oak trees, with panoramic Hill Country views and a landscaped Great Lawn used for photography. The venue offers couples two ceremony options: an outdoor trellis with a Hill Country backdrop, and a 3,000-square-foot indoor Chapel with capacity for 300, built to serve as a weather-protected alternative that connects directly to the Reception Hall. The Reception Hall seats up to 300 guests and features retractable barn doors, while the combined Chapel and hall can accommodate 400 seated guests. An 800-square-foot bridal suite with a private bathroom overlooks the outdoor ceremony site, and a separate groomsroom is also available. Rental includes full use of the venue and grounds for 15 hours on the event day, 300 white Chiavari chairs for the ceremony plus 300 more for the reception, round and rectangular tables, on-site parking for up to 300 guests, and an on-site venue manager along with cleanup and furniture breakdown.

• Spaces for 200 Guests

Tuscan Hall is an outdoor wedding and event venue in Austin, Texas, set on a limestone plateau roughly 900 feet above the city and built around a Tuscany-inspired garden landscape. A stone archway marks the transition from the plateau overlook into the property's grounds, which include a marble gazebo for ceremonies, a pond-side seating area, and garden spaces suited to cocktail hours, along with an indoor reception hall for dinner and dancing. Tuscan Hall is operated by the same family that built the nearby Chapel Dulcinea, and that same approach to simple, unfussy weddings carries into how the venue is run. Rentals include setup and breakdown, a complimentary sound system, and vendor recommendations, and couples are not required to use in-house catering, leaving room to bring in an outside caterer or food truck. Staff are available to support events nearly year-round. Located a short walk from Chapel Dulcinea, Tuscan Hall is one of three reception spaces on the property, alongside the Veranda Room and Fang & Feather.

• Spaces for 50 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Event Space

The Veranda Room is an intimate reception space at the Tuscan Hall wedding and event property in Austin, Texas, a short walk from Chapel Dulcinea. Described by the venue as "intimate and elegant," it centers on an indoor dining room paired with a private courtyard, and welcomes up to 50 guests. A second-floor area gives guests room to circulate and provides a spot for photo displays, while an adjoining outdoor patio is used for cocktail hour. Rental includes tables, Chiavari chairs, and linens, along with complimentary setup and teardown, and the space comes already decorated, reducing the need for additional décor. An in-house sound system is available at no extra charge, and a kitchen is on hand for use by outside catering vendors. The Veranda Room is one of three connected venues on the property, alongside Tuscan Hall and The Fang & Feather, giving couples flexibility to pair it with the property's ceremony and cocktail spaces.