Lucky Arrow Retreat

answered at all. They don't talk to each other so they can double book across salespeople, or across events like weddings & events promoting their property - make sure you know exactly what's on the books, what's in your contract, if you have to book alcohol through them, and get everything in writing. I couldn't get clear pricing and felt swindled into the biggest package as if there was no other option, and then they 4x-ed the cost of alcohol on top of the already costly venue rental. It's important to look at all up costs for the full wedding knowing it'll be 12.5K or more for the physical location, tables and chairs. Pictures from their brochure don't represent their inventory, such as arches. Be prepared to take care of every single last detail down to bringing your own trash bags. I would only recommend booking here if you have a coordinator that will do it all - definitely not just day of - and full staff catering that includes staff, rentals, all food, and bar. You'll need separate lighting. We piece-mealed it together not realizing how much had to be done to make this venue function for an event, which ended up costing us at least 3-4x what a more inclusive venue would have, totally 18 vendors throughout the weekend. There are only snacks onsite, a food truck seems usually open next door for lunch, but otherwise, we fed our guests all meals through the weekend else they'd be driving into town or all BYO, which would hard for those flying in to get glamping / grilling in order. People were always on the search for water, the speakers in the beer garden weren't working and had to be fixed. They are way understaffed so ordering drinks from the pool is unreliable, for example. Individuals were really nice. It just felt understaffed, that they weren't empowered to make decisions or make things happen, that their systems aren't set up for error proof processes. It was honestly a huge mess. I near risked my job to find the time to do all the necessary planning to get through it. In the end, guests loved the property, the thoughtfully designed cabins, the pools, eating under the trees, the view from the overlook, many spaces to spend quality time together and rooftop dancing. So the ultimate guest experience is why I'm giving them any stars, but it was a terrible, stressful, heavy planning and execution experience from the bride's vantage point to pull it off.

through at least three event coordinators/points of contact while we worked with them. While we understand turnover in that position is common, it was frustrating to have one person communicate one thing to us and the next person to have no memory of that agreement. There was poor continuity between coordinators. The main issue was the restaurant. At the time we signed our contract, Sophie stated the restaurant would open in October 2023. When that didn't happen, Michelle stated the restaurant would open before our wedding in September 2024, but if it didn't, LA would bring food trucks or similar onsite for guests to buy food at. Three weeks before our wedding, Megan admitted the restaurant would not open before our wedding and invited us to contract with their caterer to pay to cater three additional meals over our wedding weekend (versus have a food option available for our guests to purchase). When we re-raised the food truck idea, Megan had not thought of that or seen in LA's notes, but thankfully agreed to bring the same food truck onsite for each meal time. There were small issues with lodging. We arranged with LA to place our guests in certain cabin numbers to be near each other. LA did rearrange some, but not all. Guests who arrived late could request their lock number ahead of time, but LA gave two groups the wrong code and then were unavailable after hours to correct the mistake, so guests were locked out of their lodging. Two lodgings had scorpions in them upon arrival. Service over our wedding weekend was great when Serena was there. On Sunday morning, the Front Desk was manned by a woman on her first day. This did not work out when guests wanted to place coffee orders and each coffee took over five minutes. Later on Sunday, there was one staff member onsite for the entire property. This is not a new comment, as we read several reviews about the skeleton staff. In the end, despite 14 months of misrepresentations, it worked out and this is a beautiful venue. As the couple, you will need to take a lot of initiative in communicating and keeping a written record, since LA will not.

s to stay at and relax as well as other amenities - beer garden, two pools and other activities on site. However, I wish I would have known several things about this venue before signing the contract. The amount of stress and anxiety we experienced is something I fear that many brides who have booked wedding events here in the past few months to the upcoming year have experienced or are currently experiencing. The majority of problems stem from employee turnover which is likely a consequence of how lean the company operates. Over the course of 9 months, the location had 3 different event coordinators, 2 different general managers and several different employees serving the front. We would visit the venue every 2 months and there was always some change in the staffing. The recent addition of Serena has improved things as she was very responsive and quick to resolve issues that arose. However, there were still issues that came up. During our wedding weekend, there were four rooms whose Air Conditioning did not work. On Friday night when the first guests checked in and realized their A/C wasn’t working they were moved to a different room but the issue was never resolved. Guests checking in Saturday night were moved to the same room and still had no A/C working and had to find a last minute AirBnB while others shared rooms with friends. From conversations with the front desk, it seemed this was an ongoing issue but because we had booked out all the cabins there were no extra rooms for people to take. They did call out two different A/C vendors and did credit the rooms back to the guests but it seems like a known issue that they weren’t equipped to handle. There were other issues with the agreed upon table setup, broken chairs being placed at tables and a broken floorboard on the roof. Thankfully, the setup was done the day before so we were able to rearrange everything and replace the broken chairs. Some other things to note. We learned later there was no housekeeping during our stay, breakfast was only served on Saturday morning and pool towels were only stocked in the morning. Overall, this is a beautiful venue but their desire to grow with insufficient staffing and minimal maintenance makes one to believe they are thinking too far ahead without focusing on the needs of their current guests.

ons -- The guests were floored by the property. We had many out-of-town guests who decided to arrive a few days early to make vacations out of their Lucky Arrow stays. Our wedding guests effectively rented out the property, which created a more intimate feel compared to a traditional hotel. A couple of our guests accidentally booked the wrong weekend, but Lucky Arrow quickly changed their booking (and upgraded their accommodations) free of charge! It can be a little tricky getting an Uber/Lyft from Dripping Springs back to the airport, so consider renting a car or scheduling an Uber/Lyft in advance. Same deal for food, scope out the Dripping Springs options in advance and figure out how you will get around the area. Welcome Party -- We chose to have a welcome party rather than a rehearsal dinner the night before the wedding. We rented out the Event Center at Lucky Arrow and booked catering for the entire guest list for a casual buffet dinner. The weather was beautiful so guests were able to mingle and eat outside the event center, as well as on the rooftop patio. Highly recommend!

t we scored big with Amanda. She was absolutely wonderful to work with! The whole staff is fantastic. Upon our arrival they had champagne waiting in our cabin. It was very sweet. I will also acknowledge that when wedding planning, it is ideal for a venue to offer as much as possible. When I started wedding planning I wanted a venue with all-inclusive options, a built in rain plan, etc., But then we toured Lucky Arrow. One look at the overlook and we were sold. It's gorgeous. We also knew that after years of not seeing family and friends due to the pandemic, we wanted to extend the option to stay to our guests. Everyone together, yet with privacy. It was perfect. We prioritized atmosphere and laid back vibes and Lucky Arrow 100% delivered. In speaking with Jen, the GM, we found out there are a bunch of plans in the works for the property, including additional wedding perks. So make sure to ask. Would love one of those perks to be discounts on anniversaries for those who have had their weddings there ;) As far as areas for improvements, I do think the property could use some more trash cans, particularly around the pool area. In the rooms as well. I was also very unclear on how to contact anyone if anything was needed. (To be fair, I wasn't receiving any text communication from Lucky Arrow, but I know other guests were.) It will always hold a special place in our hearts and we love that we can go back and stay anytime.

e as a room block, giving you the opportunity to plan an affordable wedding weekend and spend more time with your out-of-town guests. The staff was so accommodating, from helping me plan and pickup our morning breakfast tacos to getting the fire pits going on our chilly rehearsal night. It was everything we wanted and they seem to be adding/developing more things constantly. I recommend touring Lucky Arrow when you're considering your venue for weddings, retreats or even just a day event.

The cabins, yurts and other lodging are adorably decorated. Love love love this place. The staff is so amazing and helpful,

ear out! I recommend staying here for a weekend getaway to reconnect, company gatherings, and if you are attending a wedding in Dripping Springs it's a perfect spot to stay! So fun!

urts, so no one had to leave late at night. (or drive) We stayed in the Courtyard Cabin with our family (5 of us), and it was perfect. They have cute common areas between the cabins where we could all mingle before and after the wedding festivities. If I weren't married already, I would absolutely look into Lucky Arrow Retreat. The grounds are beautiful, and area for the wedding reception was perfect. Everyone had a blast!

ate under the stars. The cabins were great and the staff were very friendly!

nd the photos turned out great. The cabins were comfortable and decorated nicely - we had a hot tub and fire pit right outside our door. I wish we had time to enjoy the beer garden and pool. Another really nice feature is the gate to the winery next door which was the perfect place to hold the rehearsal dinner. I highly recommend this place for a wedding!!!

each set of cabins. Perfect place for a wedding or family reunion.

ews from the wedding site and the huge upstairs area above the event center were fabulous. It made for amazing sunset pictures. An added bonus was the Bell Springs Winery next door. We held the rehearsal dinner there. There is a gate between the properties so no having to leave the premises. We highly recommend the Lucky Arrow and will use them again.

was to die for. The rooftop of the event center was an amazing dance floor under the stars. Every guest told me it was the best wedding they have ever been to! After the wedding, we relaxed at the pool which was so nice!!!

out and the rooms were modern and thoughtful. The clusters of cabins are just close enough but not too close. Everything from the pool, porch swings, numerous fire pits, hot tubs and incredible views. It just allowed everyone to keep celebrating safely, even after the other wedding guests had gone. It almost felt like a wedding/family reunion all built in one. Thanks Lucky Arrow!

enue and I can say they made it memorable. The ceremony has a backdrop view for miles of just hill country check out the tagged pictures at #imagesbychase and/or #LuckyArrowRetreat on Facebook. The views from here were awesome as well. We followed up with dancing in the spacious event center which had our prepared photos projected on the wall over the DJ. What makes this place even more attractive is the cabins and yurts. The guests can stay onsite and the party can go all night. Some of the Cabins have hot tubs and they all have fire pits. We made our rounds at midnight after the wedding to each of the cabins where all of our guests were in the hot tubs and catching up. Can't beat this place. If you want your guests to enjoy the property as well as the wedding this is the place to book. The pool is amazing as well. Lucky Arrow Retreat has knocked it out of the park. If you are on the fence with a place to have a wedding, I would book a tour today.

the ceremony and event center. During the reception at the Event Center, there were options to either dance inside, hang out under the tree lit oak grove or sit around the fire pit. I’ll definitely be back very soon to check out the cabins, yurts and gorgeous pool.

rom large to cozy weekend getaways. 5+ rating in my book definitely a paradise experience and I live in Hawaii.

and homey. The views at Lucky Arrow are amazing, it's the perfect place for a wedding!!!

are gorgeous, and the yerts are so cute! Sad the pool was closed due to the torrential rain, but was still a great weekend and I would love to go out there again!

best rooftop deck! Most of my family came from outside of Texas so it was so special to have enough accommodations for everyone to stay on the venue site! From cabins to super cool yurts everyone loved it! Outdoor hot tubs were awesome! Highly recommend for a wedding or a short getaway to enjoy the Texas hill country!!

itely recommend LAR to anyone seeking a venue for a large gathering.

k with the kids in the near future!

he roof top deck of the event center. It was the perfect atmosphere as the sun was setting. The cabins were designed in a modern rustic aesthetic and very spacious. We wish we had time to enjoy the pool and beer garden. Highly recommend!

underneath the stars. This is a must see venue if you are looking for something special.

uper fun! Our cabin was very clean and modern! Great place for a group gathering such as the family wedding I attended this past weekend! I would highly recommend the Lucky Arrow Resort!!!

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to drive home after the event. I would HIGHLY recommend.

ck. We looked at the Yerts and the Cabins, and it was hard to choose. The Yerts have that amazing camping feel, but with A/C and a porch with a view. The cabins are cozy, and have everything a 5 star hotel would. All in all, The Lucky Arrow Retreat is the ideal weekend getaway, and my wife and I can’t recommend it highly enough.

one looking for a place to get away.