Montesino Ranch
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About This Vendor
Authentic Ranch Weddings
Nestled within the heart of Austin, TX, Montesino Ranch is a wedding venue owned by a dedicated husband-and-wife team, Scott and Brenda Mitchell. This sprawling 225-acre ranch, aptly named after its meaning, "mountain destiny," encompasses the diverse landscapes of Montesino Mountain. From rugged canyons to lush valleys, this working ranch stands as a testament to the beauty of the natural world. As you step onto its pristine grounds, you'll be enveloped by the serenity of untamed wilderness, making it the perfect canvas for your celebrations. Your journey at Montesino Ranch begins at the Mountain View Pavilion, an exquisite outdoor venue perched atop Montesino Mountain Preserve. Here, beneath the vast Texas sky, you and your beloved can exchange heartfelt vows against the backdrop of a captivating cedar archway, where you can infuse your personal style with blooming flowers and décor. Following your ceremony, meander through the lush landscapes to capture unforgettable moments with your photographer while your guests sip cocktails and bask in the stunning surroundings. As the day transitions into night, gather your loved ones in the Cedar Pole Barn with Loft, offering panoramic views of the ranch's front acreage. This elegantly simple space is versatile, making it an ideal choice for both indoor ceremonies and lively receptions. After a day filled with festivities, you and up to 18 of your closest friends and family can retreat to the comfort of the Studios and Pine House accommodations to unwind and rejuvenate. Choosing Montesino Ranch for your special day means transforming ordinary moments into extraordinary memories. The ranch's exclusive policy ensures that only one event is hosted each weekend, granting you ample time to personalize and prepare your chosen spaces. The live oak kitchen and cedar bar are at your disposal, allowing your bar and catering team to craft and serve delectable refreshments. With its generous amenities, including a large iron BBQ, stone campfire, and colorful shell chairs, this kitchen provides the perfect setting to prepare food and relax with a drink. Montesino Ranch also offers an array of rentals, from cedar benches to metal lawn chairs and round tables, ensuring that your celebration is stylish and comfortable. The warm and welcoming team at Montesino Ranch is eager to chat with you about their diverse packages, arrange live tours of the property, and ignite the spark of inspiration for your dream wedding day.
Amenities & Details
Ceremony Area, Covered Outdoors Space, Dressing Room, Handicap Accessible, Indoor Event Space, On-Site Accommodations, Outdoor Event Space, Reception Area, Wireless Internet
Guest CapacityUp to 150
Ceremony TypesCivil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Elopement, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding, Vow Renewal Ceremony
Venue Service Offerings SettingsBarn, Farm & Ranch, Loft, Tented, Trees
Business AttributesWoman-owned Business
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Our wedding at Montesino Ranch was the perfect outdoor farm wedding for our style and taste. My husband and I wanted a laid back feel with a dinner under the stars event for our friends and family and Pam was incredible to work with. Her advice was accurate and we listened to all her tips and tricks for a perfectly run wedding! Her recommendations on wedding planners as well as vendors came very handy and our night was flawlessly filled with fun, even our rain shower didn’t bring us down as it filled the sky with a rainbow and a beautiful setting for an outdoor dinner and dance. Pam was efficient and a do-er that cared about a smooth night. We loved every minute! now we come regularly to experience and remember our special night. Our guests stayed on the property and our vendors were well managed by Pam and our coordinator. We highly suggest this special place. If you’re looking for a a la carte, outdoor, special event that allows you to create what you want. This place is for you. We’re so grateful for the Montesino team and their efforts to make the night special for us. Jessica & Stephen .
Reviewed on 11-07-2023
Wedding Date 20-11-2021
Montesino ranch was everything I could’ve dreamed of for my wedding day. We had a perfect weather day, we took so many beautiful pictures in the hill country, and we really enjoyed the opportunity to bring in our own vendors. Everyone that works there is so kind and helpful. The set up is perfect! We had snacks and live music inside the barn, our dining tables outside, we brought outdoor games for guest, and they had a fire pit outdoors. Everyone had plenty of room to move around and do whatever they enjoyed. We stayed at the Airbnb’s on the property which was wonderful - I definitely plan on going back for anniversaries/special occasions to stay on the property and soak up where our special day took place.
Reviewed on 27-11-2021
Wedding Date 18-09-2021
We held my daughters wedding there just a few weeks ago, like others have stated the venue is absolutely breathtaking; however, the management (Pam) is terrible to work with, extremely unprofessional, disrespectful to the bride & groom, harassing the bride with nonsense when she could have left the bride alone to enjoy being freshly married. When my daughter & son in law went to book the venue Pam was laid back, nice & welcoming; however, that changed once she received our money. Upon arrival not once did Pam come to greet us, make sure we got into the accommodation or to ensure we knew where to place all the food to be stored over night etc. The venue is in the middle of nowhere out in the hill county, yet the venue does not have a means for you to access ice, if you need ice you most drive down into Wimberly to get some, as you can imagine in the Texas heat the ice didn’t last long and melted in its way back to the venue. The day of the wedding there was a lady hanging around the reception, not once did she introduce herself to me , the brides mom, the one paying the bill. The next day I found out the lady was Pam’s daughter, at the end of the reception the daughter was helping me pic of trash, I asked if I needed to recycle some bottles she said, no it wasn’t a big deal- myself and the wedding coordinator asked her multiple times if it was ok to leave the tables and chairs out and pick them up in the morning, she said no problem. We asked her if there was anything else we needed to do before calling it a night & she said no we were good- she also stated “you don’t have to have the reception area cleaned up by 11am, just need to be out of the rooms by 11 for housekeeping & that we could clean the reception area throughout the day.” The next morning my daughter and the coordinator began receiving RUDEmessages from Pam, scolding us for not picking up the tables, claiming we were lucky they did not receive any damage from the dew, telling us there is a checklist sheet we were supposed to fall but HER daughter failed to give it to us, she also had the nerve to say we needed to SORT THE TRASH 🤨 I’m sorry but if that was something you wanted done you should have let it be known PRIOR to booking that we would need to be very specific on where to throw things away. Extremely disappointing! I can’t deny it’s breathtaking & my daughter will have beautiful pictures;however, I would never recommend the place, it is quite costly, and I will caution all those I know getting married in the future to not be deceived by this venues management.
Reviewed on 26-09-2021
Wedding Date 18-09-2021
The venue is just beautiful. I enjoyed the view, location, and environment. However, the lady \"in charge\" (Pam) is very condescending and passive aggressive. McKenzie was so sweet but following orders she had to rush us to finish our duties. It's in the middle of nowhere and I do not know why they are sticklers to \"their ways\". No kind of accommodations are available. I did not enjoy interacting with them overall as I felt rushed and they just came off as entitled/unprofessional. They speak negatively about people instead or reaching out to them directly. They have a belief of they host \"weddings\
Reviewed on 25-09-2021
My daughter considered this place. Their wedding contract is outrageous. Two attorneys told me never to sign as is. When I asked for Montesino to consider revising, Pam ( the manager) sent my daughter a letter telling her I wouldn’t be allowed on the property until the day of the wedding. That bitch is batshit crazy. Poor judgement for the owners to hire her the first place. Needless to say, we walked away. We’ve found a much better location; prettier and way more professional. Thank you, next!
Reviewed on 25-01-2019
Wedding Date 27-10-2018
My wedding here was absolutely magical. Planning it could not have been more simple. Everyone on site is extremely kind and accommodating. Part of me wishes I could do it again!
Reviewed on 29-10-2018
Wedding Date 24-06-2018
Do. Not. Book. The ranch is beautiful! The accommodations were cute and comfortable. We chose this venue for my daughter's wedding. First, they wouldn't allow me to book all the accommodations onsite - so we had complete strangers walking around during our event. Secondly, they nickel and dime you to death. Thirdly, the entire weekend, the 'ranch manager' followed me around giving me 'rules' about my event - none of which are listed in the contact. And yes, 'ranch manager,' I have smart phone and pulled up the contract. Not to give names, but her first name starts with 'Pam' and she's a liar. And the final straw was on wedding day, literally an hour before the event, the incredibly ignorant 'ranch manager' proceeded to accost my guests, steal coolers from any unlocked vehicle, make up rules about how and when alcohol was to be served, and stand AT the bar and put her ignorance on full display. Fortunately, (for you, 'ranch manager') the wedding coordinator was able to remove her from my event. If you're considering this venue for an event, I'd STRONGLY urge you to reconsider. Thanks for the level of effort you put into ruining an event I'd spent a year planning, 'Pam.' The good news is that once the ignorant 'ranch manager' went away, we had a really good time! To the actual owners of the venue, it's a lovely venue - and you would have had TONS of repeat business, but 'Pam' ruined that for you. However, when you're ready to get serious about managing events, call me. Frankly, call anyone other than 'Pam.' She's a ridiculous impediment to your success.
Reviewed on 24-04-2017
Wedding Date 13-06-2015
I had Montesino in my sights for 2 years before we got engaged! This place is magical! We rented the apartments for the weekend and were there from Friday afternoon until Sunday evening. My family and guests could not tell us enough about how much they loved the venue. Pam was very helpful and easy to contact-- we got married mid June so, we had some scares with the flooding that happened in Wimberely earlier in the month. Thankfully there was minimal damage to the venue and they did such a wonderful job cleaning it up that no one even knew! I would suggest this place to any one looking to have a TRUE hill country wedding! (:
Reviewed on 30-06-2015
Wedding Date 30-05-2015
We looked at many wedding venues and selected Montesino Ranch. This is a real working farm, not a wedding venue calling itself a \"ranch\
Reviewed on 18-06-2015
Contact Info for Montesino Ranch
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| Website | www.montesinoranch.com |
| Phone | (512) 923-2650 |
| Address | 300 Little Arkansas Rd, Wimberley, TX, 78676 |
| info@montesinoranch.com |
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