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A Private Ranch Wedding Near Austin: Celebrate and Stay Together
Your wedding deserves more than a few hours on the calendar. It deserves time for the conversations, the gathering, and the quiet moments with the people who matter most.
At Windy Ridge Ranch, you can bring your celebration and your stay together in one place. Set on 20 private acres in Del Valle, near Austin and Circuit of the Americas, the ranch offers space for up to 100 event guests and five cabins accommodating up to 18 overnight guests.
It’s a setting for couples who want their wedding to feel personal, relaxed, and connected—from arrival through the last goodbye.
Make the Celebration Your Own
There’s something special about gathering on a property reserved for your group. Rather than sharing the setting with unrelated guests, you can settle into your own private ranch experience.
Windy Ridge brings together a wedding ceremony space, an open-air pavilion, a saloon, and places to gather throughout the property. The hilltop setting offers views toward downtown Austin and the surrounding landscape, giving your celebration a distinctly Texas backdrop.
Whether you’re envisioning an intimate ceremony or a gathering with a larger circle of family and friends, the ranch gives you a starting point for a wedding that feels like you.
Keep Your Closest People Close
One of the hardest parts of a wedding can be finding enough time with everyone. On-site lodging lets a smaller group of your closest family and friends stay together, extending the experience beyond the ceremony and reception.
With five cabins and room for up to 18 overnight guests, Windy Ridge offers space to settle in while keeping individual places to retreat and recharge.
Depending on the length of your reservation, that could mean catching up the evening before, sharing a slow morning, or lingering over goodbyes after the celebration.
The ranch accommodates up to 100 event guests, with overnight lodging for 18—so you can plan your guest list and overnight arrangements separately.
Enjoy the Time Between Wedding Moments
A wedding stay includes more than the main event. Windy Ridge’s pool, observation deck, zen garden, and seven-hole disc golf course give overnight guests ways to enjoy their time at the ranch.
Take in the view, gather on a porch, or spend an unhurried afternoon together. Those smaller moments can become some of the most memorable parts of the celebration.
Explore the ranch amenities and five cabins to picture how your group could use the property during your stay.
A Private Setting Near Austin
Windy Ridge is located in Del Valle, above Circuit of the Americas, with access to Austin and Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.
For couples welcoming out-of-town guests, the location brings a private ranch setting within reach of the city. Guests can make Austin part of their trip while having a shared place to return to for the celebration.
When choosing your date, consider the COTA event calendar alongside your wedding plans. Nearby events may affect traffic and lodging options for guests staying elsewhere.
Start With Your Date and Your Guest List
The best way to begin planning is to share a few details about what you have in mind:
- Your preferred wedding date and intended length of stay
- Your estimated ceremony and reception guest count
- How many people would stay overnight
- Any additional gatherings you’re considering during your reservation
From there, you can discuss the property’s fit, event arrangements, and the details that need to be confirmed before booking. Review the ranch rules as part of that planning process.
You can also watch the video tour for a closer look at the cabins, gathering spaces, and wedding areas.
Picture Your Wedding at Windy Ridge
If you’re looking for a wedding venue near Austin where your closest people can celebrate and stay together, we’d love to hear what you’re planning.
Explore weddings at Windy Ridge Ranch and send us your inquiry.
