About this vendor
Enchanted Ranch, born in 2017, envisions a unique San Marcos event space. Blending hill country charm with city flair, it’s ideal for weddings, quinceañeras, and corporate events. Since our May 2019 debut, we’ve hosted events weekly for up to 450 guests. Bring guests, arrange catering, and Enchanted Ranch ensures a memorable celebration.
Unveil a versatile event space with both indoor and outdoor options for a diverse experience. Our unique fully opening window systems seamlessly blend the boundaries between indoor and outdoor environments. Situated on 11 acres east of San Marcos, indulge in the tranquil prairie surroundings.
Recognized for our relaxed, non-formal ambiance, our industrious team is committed to ensuring your event is extraordinary. Embrace minimal restrictions and embrace our adaptability to tailor to your specific needs, ensuring an amazing and memorable day.
Explore our enticing pricing options, meticulously crafted to align with your budget, whether it’s for weddings, family reunions, or corporate retreats. We confidently assert our position as providers of the utmost value for your dollar, consistently surpassing standards in excellence.
Amenities + details
Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Business Attributes
- Pacific Islander-owned Business
- Woman-owned Business
Ceremony Types
- Civil Union
- Commitment Ceremony
- Elopement
- Interfaith Ceremony
- Non-Religious Ceremony
- Religious Ceremony
Settings
- Barn
- Farm & Ranch
- Garden
- Park
Venue Service Offerings
- Bar & Drinks
- Food & Catering
- Rentals & Equipment
- Service Staff
- Transportation
Reviews
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4.4
out of 5.028 reviews
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I attended my neice wadding on May 16,2026 anThe Enchanted Ranch is a beautiful place ro have wedding of your dreams.Penjo the wedding coordinator was on point every step of the wa...
y . Always make sure the Bride and Groom were enjoying their day. It is a be beautiful place e and sunsets are amazing.
I attended a wedding at this venue and was honestly so impressed! The entire place was absolutely beautiful, from the ceremony space to the reception area. Everything was elegant, ...
well organized, and created such an amazing atmosphere for the couple and guests.
The staff was professional, friendly, and attentive throughout the event, which made the experience even better. You can tell they truly care about making weddings special and seamless. The venue was clean, spacious, and perfect for photos — every detail looked stunning.
As a guest, this was one of the most enjoyable and beautiful weddings I’ve attended. I would highly recommend this venue to anyone planning a wedding or special event!
I attended a wedding at this venue recently and it was absolutely incredible from start to finish! The venue itself is beautiful both inside and outside. The outdoor scenery made e...
verything feel so elegant and romantic, and the inside was extremely spacious and comfortable for all the guests.
The coordinator, Penjo, did an amazing job keeping everything organized and running smoothly throughout the entire event. You could really tell how much effort and care went into making the wedding perfect.
The drinks were also fantastic all night long, and one of the coolest parts of the reception was the mechanical bull! The venue allowed it and it ended up being such a huge hit with everyone there. It made the night even more fun and memorable.
Overall, this venue created such an amazing atmosphere and experience. I would absolutely recommend it to anyone looking for a beautiful and fun wedding venue!
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We recently had my sister’s wedding at Enchanted Ranch Venue, and it was absolutely beautiful! The venue itself was stunning and created the perfect setting for such a sp...
ecial day. Everything came together so beautifully and made the entire experience unforgettable.
A huge shoutout to our day coordinator, Penjo, who was AMAZING. She kept everything organized, made sure things ran smoothly, and truly went above and beyond to make the day stress-free. Having someone so attentive and helpful made such a difference. You can tell she genuinely cares and wants everything to be perfect.
Thank you, Enchanted Ranch and Penjo, for helping create such an incredible day for my sister and our family. Highly recommend!
(from a bridesmaid) From the moment we all arrived, the staff made us feel completely taken care of — every detail was handled with genuine care and professionalism. The space itse...
lf was stunning: beautifully maintained grounds, elegant indoor areas, and just the right atmosphere for both the ceremony and the celebration afterward.
The coordinator penjo was incredible. she was organized, responsive, and went above and beyond to make sure everything ran smoothly on my bestfriend’s big day.
The venue’s catering was exceptional everything was fresh, delicious, and beautifully presented. The service team was attentive without ever being intrusive. Overall, this place exceeded every expectation we had.
If you’re looking for a venue that combines elegance, warmth, and truly outstanding service, this is it. My bestfriend’s wedding was unforgettable thanks to the amazing team and the gorgeous setting.
I attended an event here this weekend and was genuinely impressed by how gorgeous and spacious the venue was. From the moment we arrived, everything felt well organized and profess...
ionally handled. Penjo, the coordinator, did an amazing job making sure the entire event ran smoothly and stress-free. Anytime something needed attention, it was handled quickly and efficiently.
The communication, atmosphere, and overall experience exceeded expectations. Everything was delivered exactly as discussed, which made the night even more enjoyable. I highly recommend this venue to anyone planning a wedding, party, or special celebration — you can tell they truly care about creating a great experience for their guests.
As the groom, I can honestly say this venue gave us the wedding of our dreams. From start to finish, everything exceeded our expectations. The venue itself is huge inside, which ma...
de it perfect for all of our guests to enjoy comfortably without ever feeling crowded.
A massive shoutout to our coordinator, Penjo, who absolutely crushed it. She made the entire process smooth, stress-free, and handled every detail like a pro. Having someone that organized and easy to work with on such an important day made a huge difference.
The drinks were incredible all night long, and our guests are still talking about them. One of the coolest parts? The venue allowed us to bring in a mechanical bull, and it ended up being one of the biggest hits of the night! Everyone had an amazing time and it truly made the reception unforgettable.
If you’re looking for a venue that’s beautiful, spacious, fun, and has an amazing staff, this is the place. Couldn’t recommend it more highly!
I would love to say penjo was an amazing coordinator everything went smoothly and perfect for my brother Tim and his wife cass wedding would highly recommend this place to everyone...
🙏🏽❤️ Tim&cass
Penjo was amazing and the service was excellent and venue was beautiful
I attended an event at this venue this weekend, and it was absolutely beautiful and spacious. The coordinator, Penjo, made the entire experience so smooth and stress-free. Everythi...
ng was exactly as promised with no surprises, and if any issues came up, Penjo was there immediately to make sure everything stayed on track.
I would 100% recommend this venue to anyone looking for the perfect place to host a celebration or special event. The service, communication, and overall experience were amazing!
We worked with Penjo from Enchanted Ranch on a recent wedding our company catered, and from a vendor standpoint, they were fantastic to work with. Strong day-of coordinators make a...
huge difference, and Penjo was exactly that.
They kept everything running on schedule without being overbearing, which isn’t always easy to pull off. Communication was clear, timelines were handled well, and they were proactive about checking in with vendors to make sure everyone was aligned. It felt like they were always one step ahead, quietly managing all the small and large details before any issues could arise.
From our perspective, it’s always a relief working with someone who understands how all the moving parts come together, and Penjo definitely does. We’d gladly work with them again.
If I could give negative stars, I would. My husband and I were supposed to get married on November 30, 2024, and working with this venue was the absolute worst experience of our en...
tire wedding process. We ended up changing venues one week before our wedding, and it was the best decision we could have made. This business has also been reported to the BBB, and nothing has been resolved. Communication from Ken eventually stopped altogether.
Why I would never recommend this venue:
Unreliable promises about the bar.
When we booked in January 2024, we specifically asked for Miller Lite to be available at the bar. Ken initially said yes. Months later, he changed his story and said he would only buy a few cases — enough for 8 groomsmen to drink 5 beers each. We had 220 guests. He refused to order more because he “didn’t want leftovers,” and then said that if there were leftovers, we would have to buy them from him.
Ugly, inaccessible ceremony setup — and more broken promises.
On a later tour with my coordinator, he had added cinder block benches that looked terrible, the wood wasn't even finished. It would've given someone splinters. I told him they were ugly and not what we agreed to. He had originally promised white chairs, but after many emails back and forth, he still refused to remove the benches and only said he might push them to the side. My grandmother uses a wheelchair and would have been completely excluded from the ceremony space because of this setup; which it was not originally shown as.
False claims about sound equipment.
During our initial tour, he told us the venue would have an outdoor surround sound for the ceremony and cocktail hour by the time of our wedding. That turned out to be another empty promise.
Catering issues that made no sense.
Our caterer visited the venue and discovered that the two restaurant-style coolers on-site were not allowed to be used. That left him with nowhere appropriate to stage or store food. How is a caterer supposed to operate under those conditions?
Rude, condescending communication.
After months of emails, Ken became increasingly rude, dismissive, and unwilling to work with us on even basic concerns. The tone alone was enough to make us question staying — and ultimately, it confirmed that leaving was the right choice.
It’s honestly sad, because the venue itself is beautiful. But the owner made the entire experience a nightmare. I would never want another couple to go through what we went through. Switching venues saved our wedding, and I strongly recommend looking elsewhere.
Venue was gorgeous. Manager is rude and non communicative. Bartender kept rolling his eyes at us. The only good person was the dj/sound engineer. He was the sweetest person a...
nd very helpful.
Absolutely blown away how our wedding turned out at Enchanted Ranch. The event team here is absolutely amazing. We couldn’t have imagined a more beautiful wedding.
We booked this venue for our May 2024 wedding in July 2023. This family run business delivered on their promises, we booked our wedding before the new building was built. Not only ...
were their renovations on time but they gave a lot of attention to the landscaping which made my wedding photos beautiful. They are highly responsive and flexible. I had a lot of older guests and I loved how accessible this venue was for us. Everyone had a great time and the staff were extremely helpful and kind.
The only thing that was not favorable were the fixed decorations in the reception hall. They were not up when we toured the new building in Dec. 2023 and while cute, they did not match the aesthetic of my wedding at all. I wish I would have been informed about it earlier so I could have planned my decoration around that. There were decorative elements I had planned (and paid for) that I could not do because of the non-moveable suspension decor. Maybe consider making that an optional piece? Regardless, I recommend this venue! I would throw an event there again.
From the moment we stepped foot onto the grounds of Enchanted Ranch, we knew it was the perfect place to say 'I do'. The picturesque surroundings, space, and excellent service made...
our special day truly magical. Our guests were in awe of the beauty and charm of the venue. Highly recommend this enchanting venue to any couple seeking a fairy-tale setting for their big day! Thank you to Enchanted Ranch team for a great experience especially to Ken, he was clear with expectations from the beginning to the day of event. He was flexible and helped us out in many ways to ensure we enjoyed our event. Andrew made himself available at all times.
Penjo was our day of coordinator! We added her service one week before our event and she swooped in and made everything run like a dream. From handling the vendors to making sure we were right on schedule, Penjo was our go-to for everything. She sent us multiple important reminders from arrival times to the venue, timeline, and ensuring we don’t bring any outside alcohol on site and many more. Her friendly and caring approach made us feel like we had a buddy by our side the whole time. If you want someone who feels more like a friend than just a coordinator, Penjo is the one to choose!
The venue itself is perfect. The assistant manager Andrew is great. The guy who owns it, Ken, is not very kind. He tried to change the contract multiple times after we signed it an...
d he even got our times wrong and we could’ve been there 2 hours earlier but he conveniently left that part out even after I confirmed with him on many different instances. Overall, our wedding was perfect! I love this property it’s amazing. Just make sure you get everything in writing if you choose to book here.
In the end, Ken called me and took ownership. Our wedding day was perfect!
Let me tell you 'bout Enchanted Ranch wedding venue – it's somethin’ special! venue? Gorgeous with breathtaking sunset. Music? Top-notch. But what really stands out? Their hospital...
ity. Ken made himself available whenever we needed anything and he answered all our questions via email and phone calls.
And Penjo? She's our Day of Coordinator. She's just a Texas-sized blessing! She made sure everythin' went off without a hitch on our big day. Wranglin' vendors, keepin' us on schedule – she did it all with that good ol' Texas charm. Thanks to her, we enjoyed every single moment. If you're lookin' for a venue with that Texas flair and a coordinator who'll make your day unforgettable, Enchanted Ranch and Penjo are the real deal. They made our wedding dreams come true, and we couldn't be happier! A mighty big thanks to Enchanted Ranch and Penjo for makin' our day absolutely perfect!
The venue is beautiful and the remodel of the inside area is great. All of the guests for our wedding loved it. Plenty of space and Ken made sure our day ran smoothly.
Unfortunately due to covid we decided to cancel our wedding event at enchanted ranch. With that being said, the venue location is gorgeous and very strategic in its various facilit...
ies throughout the property. My wife and I were bummed that we couldn't enjoy the amenities here.. In our contract we signed with the facilty it stated we were not due any kind of refund if cancelled shortly before our event which is understandable and not an issue. With my wife and I deciding to cancel we were not expecting any kind of refund or help of any kind. We called to discuss the matter and were able to come to an arrangement that satisfied both parties involved. I could not have been more happy and appreciative for the customer service and understanding in these trying times of a pandemic. These folks at enchanted ranch are down to earth and proceed with common sense to fulfill the needs of their customers. We will definitely recommend and will use the facility ourselves when we need to host big event!!! THANK YOU ENHCHANTED RANCH!!!!!
Had the best wedding. They did an awesome job and helped so much. They made our wedding come to life. We fell in love with the place even before it was fully done. Booked almost 2 ...
years before our wedding. Thank you so much for making our wedding come true !
r wedding was 09/26/2020
The day was magical! We loved every second of it!
Lisa (venues coordinator) was AMAZING to work with! Planning a wedding during a pandemic was stressful! ...
But Lisa did everything she could to make it easy! She responded quickly and answered the hundreds of questions I had!
The venue itself is still VERY new. We knew this when booking. However, everything ran smoothly and our guests loved the venue! There is lots of room and the tent is so beautiful at night!
My only major concern is the bride/groom suites. It was HOT. Even with extra fans blowing, it was uncomfortable for most of the day.
We were also told there would be a pond at the wedding ceremony as the backdrop and it ended up being a thrown up wall. We didn’t love it, but again, being a new venue. We let it go.
Overall, this venue has amazing potential! And I have no doubt with time, it will be even better!
This place really is DIY and we personally didn’t do a
lot of decor as we thought it was all so pretty as is!
We had a live band and the stage was great and the lighting was even better! Our guests had a wonderful time and if I could do it all over, I would still go with Enchanted Ranch.
I worked with Lisa from Enchanted Ranch from start to finish for my wedding event. She was amazing!! From the initial tour, to the months leading up to the event, and throughout th...
e entire wedding weekend, she continued to be supportive and keep the show running. My favorite thing about this venue was the all inclusive option. This made my wedding experience less stressful as I didn’t have to reach out to multiple venues. Lisa made sure everyone contacted me so we had all the details of wedding ready. The venue was perfect! Only complaint was the ac units in the bridal and groom suites were not working property. I am thankful we chose this venue. We were still able to host our wedding despite covid restrictions because the venue was outside and spacious.
Enchanted Ranch exceeded my expectations! They accommodated all of our needs & helped make everything run smoothly! Great value for money & super flexible with any DIY projects! Ou...
r guests loved the venue!
This San Marcos venue is beautiful both indoor and outdoor have a magical feel to them. If guest experience is important to you this is not the place for you. I attended a wedding ...
in July and it was a horrible experience for everyone who attended. This location has no working air conditioning. There were 3 small fans on the wedding cake so it wouldn’t melt. All food vendors, bartenders, music and entertainment providers were drenched with sweat. Along with all 300 guest who attended this wedding. Most guest had to be outside on a 98 degree day to cool off, from inside the venue. Be mindful if you are planning your wedding there or plan to attend a wedding there soon.
The place has potential. I had my wedding there 2 weeks ago and let's just say it would have been nice to have curtains or shade to prevent the sun from blaring in, which made it v...
ery hot. My guests were so uncomfortable. I know it's hot in Texas not some curtains or tint would have sufficed. Even the bridal suite was super hot with no blinds. Also the owner asked us for a deposit the day of for damages, like we weren't busy enough. That should have been handled way before the wedding. A few days before the wedding be also asked my caterer that they had to be added on their insurance. Even after confirming that the insurance they had was fine. Overall the owners are responsive and nice but very unorganized and unprofessional. Let's just say the caterer said they'd never cater there again.
I attended a friends wedding at Enchanted Ranch and I am shocked to hear the bad reviews. I may not know the contract details but the place looks amazing. Yes, there is no pond but...
I’m sure it is not the owners fault that the pond did not work.
Here’s what I think of the venue, services and customer reviews
Ceremony Area: I’m very impressed on how they came up with up with a great solution to fix the ceremony site background. Luv it!
Tent: The tent is huge! People say it’s underwhelming but I have to say that Enchanted Ranch is a DIY place. You decorate your own event to your liking. The owners provided you with a great place and so it’s up to you to provide your own magic touch to satisfy yourselves and to impress your guests. The tent was not very hot. There were several air conditioners all over the tent but we are in Texas! It’s always hot. I went to a couple of weddings last year and both locations were crazy hot! I’m sure it would be the same issue if you go somewhere else maybe worse.
Sound: Excellent round system. My father was a musician so I’m very familiar with sound system. You all pay for excellent sound system guys!!!
Pergola: The pergola has this great wisteria vines. It’s not finished but it didn’t look unfinished at all. I could tell that it’s an on going project.
Parking: it’s a ranch. Again, the venues I went to last year did not have paved parking but it was not an issue. Tow trucks rarely happen unless you parked anywhere but dedicated parking spaces.
Customer Service: There’s a couple that walks around the property all the time, must be the owners. They constantly checks everything and helps everyone’s needs. Great staff!
Changing rooms: Super beautiful! My favorite spot at Enchanted Ranch.
Improvements: Mainly just little things but most definitely need the pond.
What I like the most about Enchanted Ranch is the layout of the venue. I walked around the property during the reception and the site has great plans. The venue looks young but dig...
nified. I think the place would only look better and better each day. The structure is huge and all surrounded by glass windows. I suggest seeing the brides changing room!! It's simple with a great twist of elegance. Great customer service from staff.
Contact
1300 Scull Rd., San Marcos, TX
Enchanted Ranch Event Center