Star Hill Ranch

ocess, and was just always so kind and thoughtful. He recommended Rene as our day of coordinator. Rene's experience with Star Hill made everything so simple and easy, and my bride and I were able to just sit back and enjoy the day. Star Hill made us feel like family.

n, and the venue is an exciting and unique place that will stick with your family and friends for years to come. Cheers and good luck!

nned, plus some. We could not have asked for better weather - it was a gorgeous evening with a full moon that all of our guests could enjoy because we were able to have everything outside. After the sun set and all of the surrounding lighting came on it was magical. In fact, I have had many guests tell me it was the best wedding they have ever attended. ( And they have been to quite a few!) Matt & Renee were so easy to work with and very flexible. At our very first meeting they provided a planning spreadsheet that became invaluable to me as I navigated the next 12 months planning for this special event! I could not have pulled it off without their assistance. Very happy customer here!

ny/reception design and helped us make a cohesive, fun atmosphere. They tell you you're becoming part of the family and they mean it. Matt came and gave me a congratulatory hug about 30 min before I walked down the aisle. Todd was at the bridal party's beck and call when we arrived. Couldn't be happier.

hey were getting the "Texas" experience. 2) Matt is very responsive and professional. We were communicating with him for over a year and had no problems (especially helpful since we were living on the other side of the country). 3) BYOB alcohol was a game changer to help us save money. 4) The day of wedding planner (Renee) is Matt's daughter - she was great on the day of and also helped us do a lot of DIY for cheap or free (she was great value for how much we spent (around ~$1200)). We spent about $8500 for 100 guests which included the venue (wedding reception and afterparty), traffic permits, rentals, and the bartenders which we got through Matt. Great value and high quality. We were a bit skeptical initially (we had our minds set on another place) but when we visited and saw the place in person and Matt, we immediately decided this was the place for us. Definitely visit!

ith, made everything so easy and were there for every step and question along the way. They are fantastic people! The venue itself…just wow! Within the first minute of stepping up to the venue I knew this was our place. How often do you get a whole “town” to yourself for your special day. This laid-back remarkable venue is super customizable, such as where to hold your ceremony, your reception, etc. which I loved. Many buildings and areas to make your own for your vision of the perfect day. Highly recommend!!

f the venue. Thank you for the beautiful memories, Star Hill! Couldn't have imagined a better wedding party.

an saved us some money in the end as well. The venue itself is so unique and has such a great story. Most of our guests were traveling to be with us and could not get enough of how cool the space was! Additionally, they have an amazing list of vendors that they know and trust which made booking things like catering etc much easier. We had a 10 month engagement and i could have done it all in 4 months with how easy everything was with them (if there was space available that is) dont wait, book now!!

er again. Thank you star hill!

e and beyond each time to take care of any needs that you have. Matt, Renee, and the whole staff were incredible to us, we truly felt like part of the family. Despite not being country people ourselves, the venue itself is gorgeous, giving you a touch of rustic with a very cozy feeling while outdoors. Since all the buildings are real, there are numerous configurations you can have depending on number of guests and expected weather conditions. There are numerous photo opportunities scattered throughout the property as you'll get the opportunity to be king/queen for the day. Our guests queued up months worth of Instagram content between all the incredible backdrops of the chapel, saloon, truck, barn, and more. Lastly, pricing for this venue was an absolute steal, I dare anyone to get better value for a wedding venue in the Austin area. My husband and I were over the moon for Star Hill after our initial meeting with Matt, and it delivered in spades on the big day. The smoothest operation of this scale I've ever seen, Renee was an incredible coordinator and she handled everything so professionally and with haste. We are so thankful for Star Hill Ranch, and would recommend any engaged couple give it a look. You won't be disappointed!

nd cared for from start to finish. We also hired Renee to coordinate our day-of, and she was amazing! The venue is so beautiful, has a lot of charming character, and has so many options for ceremony/reception/cocktail hour sites. We love the histories behind every building and the love & care that Matt & Adam put into making Star Hill Ranch such an incredible space! Would recommend SHR 1000 times over!

we made that day will stay with me for a lifetime. Thank You all at Star Hill Ranch for our perfect day.

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stern gun fight, inside/outside options for ceremony as well as eating and dancing.) I've been to several weddings and corporate events at Star Hill and it's been memorable every time. Renee handled all the big and small details which gave us the time to focus on getting "hitched". My husband and I wanted something unique as we had guests coming from all over the US and Canada. What was important to us was our guests have an experience they'd not had before and Star Hill Ranch is definitely the location.

as amazing, everyone had a wonderful night. I can not stop raving about Star Hill Ranch! I wish I could post wedding pictures here, they are gorgeous!

e that is Star Hill Ranch. We had our own Western town for the day! Each building is air conditioned and serves its purpose. Brides have a little home to get ready in with a kitchen, bathroom and beautiful rooms for pictures when you get dressed. Our wedding started in the chapel where we served White Claws and watched our 160 pound Newfoundland dog walk down the aisle as our ring bearer. We had a personalized play list the DJ played for the ceremony that felt more like a party! For the cocktail hour we had beer donkeys serving our guests and regular bartenders as well. Guests could go inside an old saloon or hang outside by tables. Then the party moved to another main building for a dinner and speeches. After dinner the wedding party and guests moved to the dancing building where the DJ was set up. It’s the coolest experience being able to own your own town for the day/night with all of your closest family and friends! It’s a dream. I wish the night didn’t end, but we capped it off with late night breakfast tacos and a shuttle that dropped our guests off from the hotel down the street also picked them all up making it really convenient for people who were intoxicated and from other states. What really made the venue special was Matt and Renee. They paid attention to every detail and the day of the wedding Renee held down the fort and kept everything on schedule. She was great handling some rowdy guests as well. I would recommend Star Hill Ranch to my closest friends and hope our kids get married there one day! :) We will be back for anniversary pictures after COVID! Christina Carroll was our photographer and Kriha Films shot our video

was simply magical. Not only did we feel that our day was better than we could have ever imagined, we have been told by many of our guests that it was hands down the best wedding they have EVER attended in their lives. There is NOTHING we can think of that Star Hill Ranch did not do PERFECTLY. We knew we had found our venue within moments of stepping onto the property. Wow!!! With a whole picturesque town set on a spectacularly gorgeous property and multiple historical buildings, we had amazing options to choose from for every element of our day. Our experience with owner Matt Woolley can only be described as the epitome of a customer service experience. He was warm, genuine, a fabulous listener, and was amazingly helpful, thorough, and responsive throughout the planning process. He gave us perfect advice and support, had an incredible array of available props and furniture, and offered everything at a very fair price. He even provided a comprehensive list of trusted area wedding vendors that saved us so much time and effort. By the time our wedding arrived, it felt as though Matt was not only a venue owner but a member of the family. Matt was present on our wedding day from start to finish and made sure all was running smoothly; it was clear that he not only wanted our experience to be perfect, he was truly enjoying the day. Renee Woolley (our Star Hill wedding day coordinator) was professional, organized, responsive, did a wonderful job with our rehearsal, and provided calm and exceptional guidance along with Matt when we had to make some last minute changes due to chillier than normal weather. We are eternally grateful to our wedding planner Jessica Ryan of 3 of Cups Events for strongly encouraging us to visit Star Hill Ranch. Best. Decision. Ever.

Starhill. They will create a memory you will remember forever. Also Renee is the absolute best day wedding planner of all time. We recommend them to everyone. Thank you Matt!

and I feel lucky to be able to call these people our friends. Matt and Adam are brothers and the owners of Star Hill Ranch. Matt does most of the correspondence. He's sometimes slow answering emails (which I don't blame-- it's been a crazy year) but he would always answer a text, and probably his phone but I never personally called him. He's very thorough with the answers of the many questions I had about the spaces, the different items we could rent from SHR, questions about vendors, etc.. We met Adam when we were out at SHR, usually mowing the lawn or doing some of the always ongoing projects to upkeep and improve the facility. Renee is Matt's daughter and the optional on-site day of coordinator. We met with her a few months before the wedding to go through a thorough questionnaire about every detail of our wedding day. I was able to text her with questions I thought she would be equipped to answer with concerns like day of decor and details. She was also easy to get a hold of and answered my questions well. If anyone is doubting whether or not to hire Renee, just do it! I can't imagine how stressful the whole wedding day would have been without her. She was not only on top of every planned event during the ceremony and reception , but she also laid out our table decor and entrance table items. Another wonderful resource Matt provided us was a recommended vendor list. While we could have hired any vendor, we picked someone off Matt's extensive list for almost every vendor we used. These vendors were familiar with the venue, and were all fantastic. The only vendor that I hired that was not on his list was Coco's Cafe to provide bubble tea for us and our guests (but maybe he'll put them on there now ;) ). He did however help us hire the server for the bubble tea, and Renee made sure we had a table to serve it on and decorated it nicely. As Matt and Renee can both attest to, Andrew and I were a very easy going bride and groom. But it would have been much different if I wasn't confident in their judgment when it came to decoration (which they were kind enough to provide for us) and the layout of the reception/cocktail hour tables and ceremony chairs. We were also able to rent lawn games like corn hole and giant jenga, along with a large wooden dance floor, all of which we and our guests really enjoyed. So many of our guests asked us how we found Star Hill Ranch, and I was lucky enough to stumble upon it early when researching venues. Everyone commented on how unique and beautiful of a venue it is. There is so much beauty and thought put into the entire venue, both inside all of the historical buildings and outside on the main street. We truly appreciate everything that Matt and Renee (and Adam behind the scenes!) did for us leading up to and on our wedding day. And our relationship didn't end when our wedding did! As Matt will tell you, anyone who gets married at SHR will be a family member forever. I truly cannot speak highly enough about this venue and will forever remember our wedding day as perfect thanks to Matt and Renee.

beautiful buildings, breathtaking hill country views, and overall rustic look of the venue. Matt and his staff treated us like family from day one and have so much experience with the wedding planning industry. Our family and friends are still raving about how fun and unique our wedding was. It was a day that will never be forgotten and we owe a large amount of gratitude to the team at Star Hill Ranch.

e knew it was THE place we were going to get married at. It radiates magic in an almost palpable way. Even though we were sold the moment we stepped onto the premises, things only got better from there. We met Matt (co-owner) and he treated us like family from the get-go. He gave us a tour during which he was kind, patient and informative. The venue itself is stunning. The hill country back drop gives a peaceful and natural beauty rarely found elsewhere. The buildings are rustic and being charm to the already stunning setting. Over the next 11 months, as in typical wedding planning, many things went wrong that were of no fault of the venue. As an example - our wedding invites were all lost in the mail. Not one single guest got an invite. I mention it because Matt was my go-to during those times and was always supportive and positive. He took the time to help me with things that he was not obligated to help with. The day of our wedding Matt and his daughter (who was our day of coordinator and of invaluable assistance) were there for us every step of the way. They were incredibly helpful in making our day perfect and I know the day would not have been as flawless without them. Even beyond the venue itself, the support we received leading up to and day of our wedding, they have reached out after our wedding. When you have a wedding at Star Hill Ranch you are not just getting married. You are joining a family. I genuinely feel our family grew after our experience with these amazing people. I could not recommend this place more. For any function. Because of the scenery, the people, the setting. It is perfect. Star Hill Ranch is perfection.

entioned in one our initial conversations was even if you choose not use us as your venue if you have any questions concerning their wedding or need planning advice or just need questions answered don’t hesitate to reach out. Who does that? I worked with Matt for over a year on planning this wedding. He was helpful in every step of the way to make sure questions were answered and helped form the vision we had for the special day. Renee Woolley (is Matt’ daughter) was our wedding planner. She knows her stuff and is on the ball and will guide you through the steps and makes things flawless and even if things arise that poses as a problem they handle it flawlessly and no one ever knows. The property is absolutely beautiful with many options available to have the ceremony. It’s a magical and beautiful venue and I can’t express enough how wonderful the experience was and I would highly recommend Star Hill Ranch! We even navigated through COVID and vendors cancelled amongst other challenges but Renee and Matt helped make it perfect! Thank you so much Matt and Renee and everyone else (staff)that helped out at the venue. Thank you also Emma( Matt’s daughter)you were precious!

pliments about how unique the ceremony and reception were! But... there were a few things I wish I knew beforehand. 1) Everything you want is a la carte - all rentals, staff, setup fees, etc. So be prepared for several thousand more dollars added to the cost if you want to go through them. If you are not super detail oriented or like to plan, I highly recommend hiring a wedding planner because there are many things that can get lost and Star Hill Ranch won’t do the work for you to remember every detail you want. I would recommend any bride to set a budget that includes rentals, staff, etc. prior to signing a contract with Star Hill Ranch just so you’re prepared for what’s to come. 2) Matt is wonderful and has a lot to offer for your wedding, but again, they don’t plan your wedding for you so what you don’t ask for, they won’t offer. He has a great selection of rentals so try to go in with an idea of what you want. More than likely they have something of the sort. 3) You 10000% need a day of coordinator to navigate all of your vendors. We hired Renee through the venue, and while she knew the venue in and out and was incredibly helpful with set up, she was sometimes hard to get in contact with (didn’t show up to meetings or respond to emails) because this is her side gig. In addition, a lot of our guests complained about her not being super professional. She was fine to me, but just wanted to give other brides a heads up in case you were weighing your options. All in all, our wedding was perfect! It just required a lot of leg work on my end, so if that’s not your jam I would look for a venue that does it all for you.

els like you've been transported back in time to the most charming little town that's all yours on your special day. Secondly, I cannot say enough good things about Matt! He has been so helpful and so accommodating. He definitely feels like a friend who is just as excited about your wedding as you are. To say I am excited to get married here is an understatement!

the sweet Chapel and the fact that we could have a reception – dinner and dancing – right on the main street of town! Communication with Matt was seamless and his years of expertise suggesting quality vendors was a huge win! Enter COVID 19…..the staff at Star Hill helped us every step of the way to adapt to changing regulations. They were knowledgeable and flexible helping my son and daughter-in-law through a challenging lead up to their wedding day – even to the point of rescuing us when our hotel after party was canceled the day of. I can’t say enough about the beauty of the setting and the wonderful photographic landscape of Star Hill Ranch. The only thing more impressive is the quality and caring of the staff. They made our day memorable in the best possible way!

ut they never make you feel like you are just another event. Your special day is also special to them and it's genuine. I'm so very thankful that we chose this incredibly unique and spectacular venue and got a fantastic team to work with as well.

e top notch. Thank you so much for everything you did to ensure our wedding day was everything we had hoped for!

plan her small wedding (about 50 people), I immediately thought of this venue. I had been there before. It was exactly what we needed and allowed me the flexibility to do much of the work myself without sticking to a list of certain vendors. Tables, chairs and the wedding arch were provided, and we were able to decorate the way we wanted (without putting nails in the walls). We used several buildings the day of the wedding. Our guests raved about the charm of Main Street and talked about how it gave such a nostalgic feeling to the event. But, we were still able to live stream the ceremony for the people who could not attend. My thanks to the owners Matt and Adam for maintaining such an amazing gem.

they have been helping us every step of the way through planning and have become like family to us. We even invited them to attend our wedding as guests! We can't wait to get married here in almost a month.

yed on top of things and helped us to fully realize our humble but beautiful ceremony last June. The location itself is suffused in classical atmosphere. The overall feel is that of pure Americana, but without looking too staged or sentimental . Getting to have our little scrum of loved ones from all over the country/world gathered in such a handsome place was the only wedding gift we wanted or needed.

beginning the owner, Matt Woolley made the entire process fun and easy! Plus, having an entire town as your wedding venue was the coolest thing ever! Thank you so much Matt for everything!

ther. Kelsey and I had a long list of venues to look at unsure of what we were looking for, and this venue was at the top of our list. When we took a tour of the property we came to a decision quick and realized that this was where we wanted our special day to take place. They can accommodate all sizes as their property is pretty large. We were worried about cost only due to how large of a space they had. They put our worries at ease and assuring us that we didn't have to use the entire venue and could use specific buildings as needed which cut costs and made a lot of room for our budget. They also have so many things to offer such as lawn games, outside furniture, fire pits, extra bars I could go on and the list just does not end. Matt the property owner likes to take his time to get to know the couples that go to his venue and is very personable, even asks questions regarding what your detailed vision is and will do everything in his power to make it work. Renee the day of coordinator is also one of the best and well organized coordinators we have ever met. Communication between all parties never ceased and she was on top of EVERYTHING when our day was set in motion. From getting with our photographer and our caterer to helping set up the reception hall as we envisioned it, she did not skip a beat. Matt was also there to ensure everything went smoothly as it possibly could, they know that on the day of your wedding that you shouldn't have to worry one bit about anything going wrong, and I stand by what I say. They are AMAZING! I would definitely recommend this venue to all future bride and grooms and would love you to be a part of this family. Yes, I said family, because that's how they treat you throughout the entire experience! Check them out and I'm sure once you meet them, you will feel how we did: worry free, confident and most importantly, loved.

they will work with whatever the budget and they are very down to earth men.

settle for a traditional hall. A coworker of mine suggested Star Hill on a Friday afternoon and we booked a tour for Sunday and cancelled our other tours that day. We were blown away when we stepped on the property! Matt was so kind and knowledgeable about the property - you can tell they take a lot of pride in what they've built. Planning the wedding was super easy. The team laid out all the details for us so we'd have no questions - we were able to visit as many times as we wanted to plan and measure things. There are a TON of ceremony and reception layouts you can choose from. We opted to put a spin on tradition and instead of face the chapel, we faced this gorgeous oak tree on the other side of the street while the bridal party congregated and exited OUT of the chapel. Don't forget to ring the bell after you say I DO! Our reception was in the old school house. The bridesmaids and I got ready in one of the homes on site and it was plenty room for 8 bridesmaids, myself, 3 moms and our wedding planner. The groomsmen and the groom got ready in the saloon which we used as a bar after the ceremony. I cannot say enough about how GORGEOUS and easy this venue was! We had family from all over texas and new England come down and everyone is still raving about the venue. It's truly quite unique! We love it and hope to be back for an anniversary visit :)

e could truly enjoy the experience. First of all, the venue itself is amazing. A whole town to yourself! It is beautiful. Seriously beautiful. And so many options to personalize your wedding. Secondly, Matt made us feel like family. He is so helpful and understands that wedding planning can be difficult. He responded quickly whenever we needed him and gave us advice or contacts to help us out. He is flexible and supportive. A great person to help you through this process. The day of the wedding, Matt and Renee were both so helpful. Everything went smooth. Hiring Renee for our day-of coordinador was one of the best decisions we made. She executed our vision so thoughtfully and professionally, popping into the bridal house a few times to give updates, ask quick questions, and then leaving to handle the remaining set up. It made the process of getting ready stress-free, so we felt like we could really enjoy time with our friends and family. We also hired SHR to do our set up and break down, and they did SUCH an amazing job. It saves your family and friends from doing a bunch of labor on a day that should be about celebration. Thank you Matt, Renee, and Star Hill Ranch!

and in movies! Matt and Renee are so great to work with. When we first toured the venue, we had only gotten through the first building, and my husband (fiance at the time) and I turned to each other and nodded, indicating "this is the place." The whole process leading up to our wedding was seamless. Matt and Renee are extremely responsive and knowledgeable. I would absolutely recommend hiring Renee as your day-of-coordinator. Her organizational skills allowed me to focus on the special day and not worry about a thing! Having so many indoor and outdoor options, I was so fortunate to not have to worry about the rain plan. It did rain on our wedding day, and we easily transitioned the ceremony indoors. We can't thank you enough, Star Hill Ranch!

dule ready, and Matt had everything ready for us just as we had asked. They are very experienced with small or large events, they have furniture and props you can utilize on the property to customize your layout as needed. There are so many beautiful areas at this venue. You have multiple spaces for the ceremony and reception to choose from which makes worrying about rain nonexistent because you can simply move one your ceremony inside if the weather doesn’t cooperate. The chapel has a quaint, old-fashioned feel that my husband and I absolutely loved. It made the ceremony feel intimate and romantic. We had our reception in the schoolhouse which has a large covered porch for guests to mingle on, even if the weather is bad. There was the perfect amount of space for our ~70 guests to eat, dance, and drink. The venue has a very authentic Texas feel, as it is surrounded by historic buildings. It’s a perfect venue to host out-of-owners, they are sure to have a memorable and fun experience at Star Hill. We wouldn’t have wanted to have our wedding anywhere else - everyone at Star Hill makes you feel like family. This is hands down the most unique and special wedding venue in the Austin area!

ng as special as someone's special day, it causes a lot of anxiety when they cannot communicate easily with their vendors. Matt was the most responsive vendor I have ever worked with. He never left us in the dark and answered every last question on every last detail. We were out of town and he made everything so easy! They offered plenty of preferred vendor options that made planning so easy! Then came the weekend of our wedding and even though they had a very busy event week, they made us feel special and we were the priority on our day! After I arrived and did my walk through, I honestly just let go and let them handle it! They worked with all of my vendors to make it all come together easily. Such a relief for an event planner/bride to be able to do that! The property itself is so unique and so beautiful! We were married in the historic chapel, had a private dinner together in the guest house, before our reception in the large reception hall. We had a wonderful experience and love every detail and memory from that day! Our photos turned out amazing with so many options on the property. Thank you, Matt and Star Hill team. All of our out-of-town guests loved their Austin experience!

perfect day-of coordinator. Our wedding was held in the pretty chapel, with dinner under the lights on main street and the reception in the school house and big back porch. Our guests commented on how much fun they had Star Hill Ranch-- it is a one-of-a-kind, Texas venue.

in Texas at a place with that special Texas feel to it…. After visiting Star Hill Ranch we fell in love with it. It is such a unique facility where we were able to rent out the entire property for our special day. We had our guest do a scavenger hunt during the cocktail hour, so that they could explore the entire ranch. We received so many positive comments from our guests on how amazing the facilities were and it made our wedding so special and unique. In addition to that Matt is a true professional and an amazing human being. He made sure we had everything we needed, has a great sense of humor, and is simply just a good person. We love Star Hill Ranch and you will too!!!

rful for all my questions! I was also able to visit the venue several times. This was also so amazing because I was able to bring my vendors at different times that was convient for me. This is just an example of how much this venue will work with you. This venue is so pretty and unique. The old building and the main streets with all the lights, made my wedding so specail. It felt like i had my own town for an evening. What I love most was this place made me feel like I was part of a family. I stiill plan on going to visit matt and going to other events at this venue because i love it so much.