Wooded Outdoor Estate & Venue with Lodging
Gathering Oaks Retreat is an enchanting destination wedding venue located south of Dallas in Waco, TX. You can celebrate your entire wedding weekend in this beautiful expanse, immersed in the lush greenery of the surrounding nature while inviting your guests to enjoy the weekend and stay on-site in our beautiful suites. This outdoor venue spread over 30 acres of sprawling land is complete with an elegant white pavilion, romantic string lighting, courtyard games, firepits, and a pool/hot tub, there is ample space for all of your guests to relax and take in the beauty that this venue has to offer. The Gathering House at Gathering Oaks Retreat has a capacity for up to 75 people seated, while the outdoor areas can accommodate up to 200 guests. A get-ready-suite and dressing room allows you and your bridesmaids to prepare for the day in style, with somewhere to freshen up throughout the day and rest your head at the end of the day. Tents of up to 40x80 ft can be set up to provide shelter from the elements while still enjoying the breathtaking views of verdant land. Up to 50 guests are invited to stay in the 19 modern-rustic overnight accommodations on the property, allowing you to enjoy extra time with your nearest and dearest. The entire property must be rented out to host an event on-site. Lodging accommodations for up to 50 guests are required and included in our weekend wedding packages. You and your partner are invited to two onsite planning meetings with the team to finalize the details of your day. Avail of outside vendors of your choice to decorate, bartend, cater, and entertain at your wedding, with recommendations from the venue team if needed. Tables and chairs are provided by the venue for up to 100 guests with furniture for larger gatherings available from local vendors. The staff is on hand throughout your wedding process to help wherever they can, bringing your wedding day visions to fruition in a day like no other. See more details and pricing on the pdf below.