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Manchaca Wedding Venues

Bear Creek Retreat

Affordable Outdoor Wedding Weekends
5 out of 5 stars and 6 reviews
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Manchaca, TX
Holds ceremonies and receptions
5.0
Praised by couples for:
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Guests comfort
Unique aesthetic style
Caroline runs the most wonderful outdoor venue in the Austin area & she charges half of what she could! While other venues feel like scam artists, with their specific list of ultra expensive vendors and 20 page contracts full of stringent rules, Caroline is flexible and always kind and extremely communicative. She truly cares about her clients and she went above and beyond to ensure that we had the wedding of our dreams. It's a dog friendly venue which was a big deal for us & allowed us to have our fur babies as part of the ceremony. Attached are just pictures guests took on their phones, but even these snapshots show how beautiful this venue is! What I love about Bear Creek is that the property is gorgeous (landscaping and flowers are impeccable) and you have total flexibility on decor to make it fit exactly what you want. Moreover, it comes with the main house for multiple nights which we used to house some of our wedding party and the cottage is a little slice of heaven. If you're searching for a venue, look no further. Caroline is the best venue owner in all of Austin!
Matthew K.
5.0
We had a perfect experience at Bear Creek Retreat for our wedding. Caroline and her team are wonderfully communicative, they checked in on us to make sure everything was going smoothly, and the venue itself was flawless. We had an outstanding stay and would recommend Bear Creek Retreat to anyone looking for a perfect outdoor wedding venue.
Erin S.
5.0

About this venue

Vendor
Caroline Foley
OWNER
Bear Creek Retreat is a wedding venue located ten minutes from downtown Austin in Manchaca, TX, nestled on ten acres of lush landscaping in the Hill Country. Weddings at Bear Creek Retreat include the facilities for three days and two nights. This will allow you to prepare for your wedding and host your family and friends for a celebratory weekend. A deposit and signed contract are required to book a date. An outdoor wedding includes the rental of the main house and grounds for three days, two nights. Cottage rental (two-night minimum) is separate and can be discussed when booking. You can check our calendar for available dates.
Woman-owned Business
Speaks English
Amenities + details
Amenities
Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Settings
Backyard
Barn
Farm & Ranch
Estate
Garden
Trees
Venue Service Offerings
Rentals & Equipment
Tents
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Meet the team
Vendor
Caroline Foley
Owner
Hosting weddings for over 15 years on the 10-acre hill here at Bear Creek Retreat, my love of nature is expressed throughout. My easy going personality allows you to have full control and creative freedom for the wedding of your dreams. My three decades of designing landscapes in Austin is artfully illustrated throughout the grounds at this lovely outdoor wedding venue.
Reviews
5.0
out of 5.0
6 reviews
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AvatarM
Highlighted review.
4/07/2025
Caroline runs the most wonderful outdoor venue in the Austin area & she charges half of what she could! While other venues feel like scam artists, with their specific list of ultra...
expensive vendors and 20 page contracts full of stringent rules, Caroline is flexible and always kind and extremely communicative. She truly cares about her clients and she went above and beyond to ensure that we had the wedding of our dreams. It's a dog friendly venue which was a big deal for us & allowed us to have our fur babies as part of the ceremony. Attached are just pictures guests took on their phones, but even these snapshots show how beautiful this venue is! What I love about Bear Creek is that the property is gorgeous (landscaping and flowers are impeccable) and you have total flexibility on decor to make it fit exactly what you want. Moreover, it comes with the main house for multiple nights which we used to house some of our wedding party and the cottage is a little slice of heaven. If you're searching for a venue, look no further. Caroline is the best venue owner in all of Austin!
AvatarE
11/03/2024
We had a perfect experience at Bear Creek Retreat for our wedding. Caroline and her team are wonderfully communicative, they checked in on us to make sure everything was going smoo...
thly, and the venue itself was flawless. We had an outstanding stay and would recommend Bear Creek Retreat to anyone looking for a perfect outdoor wedding venue.
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12/08/2022
Perfect location for our DYI wedding! The main house is as comfy as home and is so big! The grounds are just beautiful and the owner and manager are lovely people and so easy to co...
mmunicate with! 5 stars, without question!
AvatarM
11/24/2022
If you are looking for a venue with the most Amazing owner, then look no further! Caroline and her assistant Alison are beyond Great and anytime I had a question I could go directl...
y to Caroline herself and would receive an immediate response. Every guest complimented my Husband and I on how beautiful of a venue and location we picked. We rented the cottage and the main house for all 2 nights and 3 days and for the price, it’s unbeatable! After the wedding my husband and I stayed in the cottage and since I had family from out of state there was no need to rent hotels. Rooms are spacious, and beds are very comfortable. Thank you so much Caroline you made this DIY wedding and process very easy for me.
AvatarD
10/04/2022
I wish I could give Bear Creek Retreat 100 stars. Absolutely amazing, the two quotes of the trip are "I wish we could live here", "I don't want to leave" and my personal favorite...
"You made my dream wedding come true" Caroline went above and beyond to accommodate our wedding, we used the cottage as a bride and groom sanctuary and had the kids and families stay at the main house. Everyone had so much fun, from the kids climbing trees to the adults dancing on the beautiful dance floor/patio and everything in between. The cottage is a dream come true, complete with private outdoor shower and relaxing garden tub. It was private enough to be private but close enough to still be part of the party.  The main house was absolutely beautiful, the porch on the front was one of the favorite hangout spots. The inside of the house was perfect for the 10 people we had staying there, we even used the kitchen to cook for the wedding. The front yard is set up beautifully for a ceremony, complete with butterfly gardens that added some magic to our event. We were able to have about 50 people there comfortably. And we had our reception at the back of the house where everyone had more than enough elbow room. There was room for yard games, seating for dinner and still room for standing tables! There's even a parking lot in the back where we had over 20 cars and still had room for more. It's close enough to downtown Austin you can go see the sights, have fun and not break the bank on an Uber/Lyft back to the property.  Great venue, great location, great host, great experience. Absolutely perfect! We're already planning a family reunion for next year!
AvatarN
5/23/2022
I am so grateful we found Bear Creek Retreat! The property is stunning a true TX hill country gem! We rented the house and cottage for our wedding weekend as we had a lot of DIY el...
ements to our day and did not want to be rushed and we stayed the night and following day on site. The cottage was perfect for the grooms quarters wedding day and my husband and I stayed there after the wedding while our bridal party slept in the main house. Carolyn the owner is so kind and easy to work with as well! We got to create our dream wedding on the property and on our budget! It was perfect in every way.

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13813 Carpenter Ln, Manchaca, TX
13813 Carpenter Ln, Manchaca, TX
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