The Mansion at ColoVista

TL;DR: The venue and family of staff are amazing, and we could not be happier about our perfect day. I am a very type A person, and I did months of research on wedding venues before narrowing it down to M@CV and one other venue (UMLAUF). The M@CV was perfect on paper for several reasons: location, value, and staff. The location was perfect because we wanted to have our wedding close to Austin (great tourist destination for non-Texans), and we are Longhorns from Houston. The value of the venue is unmatched: with the rental price, we got two closets full of decor (this cut down how much I had to spend on one-time use decor and/or rentals by 90%), all the tables and chairs and steamed linens, and a team of amazing staff. I loved how the coordinators worked with me to create my vision rather than pigeon holing me into a list of required vendors (typical of most luxury venues). This flexibility allowed me to create a super personalized wedding that all our guests loved and enjoyed. (They also have all-inclusive options if that is your cup of tea.) Julie, Katherine, and Becky were so amazing at coordinating our vendors and managing everything the day of. Katherine and Becky are so attentive and made me feel like we were the only wedding they were hosting. I must’ve sent them hundreds of emails, changing my mind about things many times, but their kindness and efficaciousness translated to all parts of the wedding planning process and into how the rest of their team performed their jobs. Everyone who worked with us from the venue was so kind and genuine. Some other notable perks are the 23 on site cottages. We loved having a de facto “hotel block” where our family and friends could stay. It was so convenient and fun. The M@CV typically only books one wedding per weekend, so we could stay on site for two nights. We were able to do all the decorating on Friday, have the rehearsal and rehearsal dinner, stay over then wake up on Saturday all ready to go. It was the best, un-hurried experience. Our day could not have been more perfect thanks to the Mansion and the family of people there. Every time I think of our wedding day, I am so happy about choosing the M@CV and I cannot imagine having our wedding anywhere else with any other vendor team.

The team at The Mansion at ColaVista were absolutely incredible. They made everything easy for my wife and I from the early planning stage, to the layout, to the big day! Super helpful staff, absolutely stunning venue, and a wonderful overall experience!!

The Mansion wedding day coordinators, went above and beyond during the planning process and on our wedding day itself. We toured many venues while trying to figure out where we would host our friends and family, and they both made the decision an absolute no brainer. We can’t thank both of them enough for all of their effort. Furthermore, the venue itself is incredibly beautiful and overlooks the river in a picturesque way. We would recommend that EVERYONE get married here. Thank you again to the Mansion staff, and especially to the day-of coordinators for allowing us to have our dream wedding.

Planner here! I have had the pleasure of having multiple brides select The Mansion at ColoVista for their weddings, ranging from a 20-something couple with over 200 guests to a 60-something couple with less than 75 guests. Each experience was a perfect fit in this beautiful venue! The history of the building is a great conversation starter for guests, with several gorgeous ceremony spots, multiple spaces for cocktail and reception, and beautiful views inside and out. The included spaces and amenities are top notch! We look forward to our next event here! -- Brianna Fleet, ButterFly Bridal & Events

The Mansion at ColoVista was the perfect venue for our nuptials. The staff was so friendly, helpful and accommodating. The venue itself is so beautiful, you have to see it in person to believe it. The outdoor space overlooks the Colorado River from a bluff with pastures on the other side of the river. We said our vows just as the sun was setting and it was absolutely perfect. The on-site cottages provided a perfect place for the wedding party to stay overnight, and we kept the party going well after the reception had ended. It was a perfect day and ColaVista ensured that it was. I would highly recommend this venue to anyone who is looking to have a classy wedding or other event in the Bastrop area!

Would give 10 stars if possible! The mansion is family owned by the sweetest family. Julie ensured that I had everything I needed and was always incredibly helpful and responsive. I will definitely be back and plan to recommend the Mansion to anyone looking for a wedding or party venue!

The Mansion at ColoVista is an amazing destination for a wedding! I was a guest at a recent event and the staff went above and beyond to make the day perfect! And we're so accommodating with last minute requests. Thank you!

We loved our wedding at ColoVista! The venue overlooks the Colorado River and it has breathtaking views. The venue is the perfect choice for a garden, classical American style wedding. Minimal decorations needed as the venue has a closet full of decorations that we could use to decorate and it already gives a very sophisticated classical theme. The bridal rooms are stunning. About the administration, it was super easy to coordinate everything leading up to the wedding with the owner and staff. The day of coordinators Becky and Katherine kept in contact with us very often in the months leading up to the event, helped us create the timeline, made changes with no problems, and were always prompt in replying back to questions via phone or e-mail. The day of the event, they did an amazing job coordinating and keeping everything run smoothly without us as a couple having to worry about anything. Our wedding was about 90-100 people and we think it was the perfect choice or us and would definitely recommend it for other couples

Such a beautiful venue, I could not have imagined my day anywhere else! Owner, coordinators, and staff were all so friendly and helpful and made everything run so smoothly. I had ~150 guests and there was plenty of room, lots of options for how seating is set up. Best day ever!!

My daughter's wedding was at The Mansion at Cola Vista and it could not have been more perfect. The venue itself is gorgeous. Additionally, we had Katherine and Becky as coordinators who took care of every tiny detail. Katherine even stitched up the officiant's pants minutes before the ceremony! We highly recommend The Mansion for any wedding or party.

I can’t say enough good things about The Mansion at Colovista. This venue is a jack of all trades & a one stop shop for the entire weekend - on site cottages for the weekend, golfing, rehearsal dinner accommodations on site, bridal suites for day of. The venue sells itself with its views and southern charm, but it’s the team on site that is truly a blessing. They provided my husband and I with the most magical wedding we could have ever dreamed of. Julie & Bobby went above and beyond – they brought our vision to life and helped us during the entire planning process. The onsite coordinators, Becky & Katherine, were so easy to work with and made planning a wedding enjoyable. They communicated with all of my vendors (florist, DJ, photographer, videographer, caterer, etc) and put in full effort in making the wedding less stressful. Our guests are still talking about how wonderful and beautiful the wedding was! We wouldn’t change one thing about our wedding. I promise you will not regret having your wedding at The Mansion!

The Mansion at ColoVista made for a fabulous wedding for Madison & I. The Mansion staff was very professional and adjusted to the accommodations we requested and remained flexible at all times. They were timely, and very considerate of the wishes we had. The views are gorgeous and the pictures speak for themselves. The cottages along the golf course were a major win for guests coming from out of town. l highly recommend booking your special day at The Mansion at ColoVista.

There are not enough words to describe how beautiful, organized and amazing this venue is. The mansion itself and outdoor scenery is jaw dropping. I would not have been able to have my fairytale wedding without the help of the manager and coordinators of this venue. Everyone there is dedicated to making your special day unique and everything you dreamed of. I am so grateful for everything that was done for me, my husband and guests.

First off I want to mention that my wedding, that I spent 9 months planning had to be postponed the week of, due to the coronavirus. My husband and I decided to still get married on our original wedding date and to have the vow renewal and wedding celebration later. We weren't able to get our money back because of the contractual agreement, but i'm so glad we didn't. The Mansion was absolutely stunning. We moved the date to September 2020, but we realized two month prior that the pandemic was still not letting up so we moved the date to March 2021 and Julie, the manager, and her husband, Bobby, the pro shop manager were so amazing and so hospitable! She was so easy to work with. She worked with me with moving the dates. She did so much for my husband and I. I cannot thank her enough. Her and the coordinators, Katherine and Becky, made my wedding day run so smoothly and I got to just enjoy every minute worry free. Everything was so convenient. Our bridal party and close family were able to stay at the cottages which were only a very short drive to the mansion. We had the rehearsal there at the mansions and my in laws rented the restaurant that is available at the mansion for the rehearsal dinner. It made everything so easy.

One sentence could sum up this review: YOU NEED TO GET MARRIED AT THE MANSION AT COLOVISTA. I'll expand of this sentence though; My husband and I used The Mansion for our rehearsal, ceremony, and reception, and couldn't have been more satisfied. My husband and I got married during the biggest ice storm Texas has ever seen. On the morning of our wedding, almost every vendor cancelled, but Julie and Bob were there to help in any way. Not only did they cater to our every need, but they did so in a loving and helping way. Us and our guests were trapped at the venue for days after due to the ice storm, and they didn't skip a beat, they provided us with warmth and even fed us while we were there! I got so many compliments on the beautiful venue and how accomodationg Julie and Bob were, I will recommend The Mansion at ColoVista to every couple I know!

My daughter’s wedding reception was held at the mansion. We were treated like royalty by Julie and Bobby. Most of our guests took advantage to stay at the cottages located on the same site and in fact, the bride and groom decided to stay there also to continue the after party. They had a blast. The grounds were beautiful, the sunset magnificent along with the view, making for gorgeous photos. All the guests were amazed that Bastrop offered such a classy venue for weddings. Julie was always available for any questions or suggestions and she felt like your best friend looking out for your interests. Everything was clean and fresh and because of covid, temperatures were taken at the door before entering as we had immune compromised guests attending. Were were able to have tables inside and out and ppl were comfortable. Look no further. This venue is great!!

my wife and i got married here at the end of February on a Saturday (leap year!) and while this phrase is often over used, i can promise it fits the occasion: it was perfect. we had planned it out for about a year and from all the vendors who we found (catering, video, photo) to the ones Julie recommended (DJ, bartenders) were just awesome. both Julie and Bobby really are the best. they were always on-point with meeting prior to the big day, getting access, day-of (thankfully weather was beautiful) into the evening, and even the next day helping make sure we left with all our belongings. the venue space itself is such a great find and getting married out on the back area overlooking the hill country.. again - it was all we could have asked for. the cottages were a huge plus as well since we had so many people coming from out of town and wanted to keep people central to one area for the days leading up. they're like basic hotel rooms that back up to the golf course and we put on an after-party down there after our wedding. i can't recommend both the venue and Julie + Bobby highly enough. meet them once and visit it and you will understand.

We are SO HAPPY we chose the Mansion at ColoVista - it was the most beautiful, unique and fun venue we toured by far. The back lawn has beautiful views, the dining room is very elegant, but somehow also cozy, the dance floor upstairs was fantastic! And one of our favorite parts of the venue was the cottages down the hill. Our wedding party + friends stayed in those all weekend and had a blast! Venue managers Julie and Bobby are the best. Super attentive and willing to go the distance to bring our vision to life. I would highly recommend this venue to all couples looking for the most memorable, lively, beautiful wedding ever! Thanks Julie + Bobby!

My husband and I recently got married at the mansion at Colo Vista. We both were very pleased with our experience. We highly recommend this venue and the wonderful staff that made our big day perfect. From the first time we went to walk the mansion and met Julie and Bobby we knew that she was the one and that was the place that we wanted to have our wedding at. She was very upfront and transparent about everything from the beginning. She and I met probably a dozen times prior to the wedding to go over every detail from seating to table placement to rummaging thru the walk in closet of decor she had available for us to use. The amount of decor I borrowed cut down on the amount I had to buy tremendously and saved me a lot of money. The day could not have gone more perfect. Every thing went off without a hitch. Julie and her staff did an excellent job making sure all we had to do was enjoy the moment. She paid attention to every little detail for us and I am very grateful for that. Again we would highly recommend Julie and her staff. Thanks again guys.

Julie and Bobby were amazing to work with. They made sure we were taken care of in all aspects of the wedding. We can't say enough good things about both Julie and Bobby as well as the Venue itself. These two make sure everything is in order and having the included day-of coordinators really helped with making the entire day run smoothly and efficiently. Also having the decorations closet to add to our own decorations made things simple and kept the venue elegant. Their level of professionalism was only exceeded by their hard work and flexibility to help make our special day (weekend with the onsite cabins) amazing.

This venue was everything we wanted and more. Julie and Bob assisted us with our every need. They even helped us think about things we hadn't even consider. I will never forget everything they did for us. Add in the cottages our bridal party and immediate family stayed in, couldn't have asked for more. Not to mention, the view was sensational!!! I will never forget this moment and I credit a lot of that to the services the Mansion provided. All of the extra stuff I didn't have to worry about is remarkable. Don't forget the entire walk-in closet of decor they let us use. So unbelievably happy that I pick this place!!!

My husband and I got married at the mansion back in November and it totally exceeded our expectations! The venue is gorgeous and has some amazing views -- we decided to go out to the 15th hole to take some pictures at the last minute and I'm so glad we did because they turned out AMAZING! Everything was so beautiful and the whole event went off without a hitch thanks to Julie, Bobby, and the rest of the wonderful staff at the mansion! They made some great recommendations for vendors and helped us walk through our ideas for decorating the mansion... it really made that part of the planning process seem so much easier! Julie worked tirelessly with me in the weeks leading up to the wedding to get the tables/seating EXACTLY how I wanted so we could maximize the space and seat all of our guests downstairs. They were so accommodating and even allowed us to come a day early to start setting up so we didn't have to worry about it all on the day of, which was a HUGE relief! It was also super convenient being able to rent the cottages on-site so our wedding party could stay close by and continue the celebration after the reception ended! Our day truly felt like a dream and I'm still amazed and so grateful that everything went so smoothly! I highly recommend this venue -- you can't beat the views or the people!

We booked colovista for our wedding day. The first contract we signed was for August 10, 2019 but they “forgot” that they had some annual golf event that day so we had to move it back to August 17, 2019. Julie tried to say that she didn’t make us move it back but I still have the text. Then we were told about a bar fee in April that wasn’t in our contract. Julie said she must have told us over the phone but never did. Then at that time she wanted to charge us $10 more an hour for each bartender. We were told $25 an hour and she tried to up it to $35. That was actually in the contract so we only had to pay $25 but come to find out that her husband was one of the two bartenders, which by the way he couldn’t pour keg beer, it was over half foam. The week before the wedding she lets me know that the day of coordinated had quit. All of these great reviews revolve around this coordinator which I was really hoping and she’s what I paid for, so honestly didn’t get my money’s worth there. She took it upon herself to hire the wonderful lady that did my decor, and herself to do the day of coordinator. Well the lady she hired didn’t get a say. Julie bossed her and every other person around including myself, my husband, our bridal party and my parents. Julie took it upon herself to mess the day up. Here’s a list of the things she did or didn’t do. - Then, while we were taking pictures she put my bridal party (which was 14 people) in a room and had the lady she hired from me block them in and she told them Julie told her to stand in front of the door and not to let them out like they were caged animals. This is also the room they ate in. They had maybe 6 chairs so a lot of them ate on the floor. - She told my mom she shouldn’t have given us our refund back because they spilt stuff... what do you expect when you put 14 people in a room and lock them in there! - She refused to open another small room set up for dining guests in the downstairs area. So the extra guests that needed the room she sent upstairs...this included my uncle who just had hip surgery. This caused family to be upset and leave earlier than they intended because of the inhospitable behavior. - She also grabbed one of my groomsmen’s phones off an aux while they were waiting in that room because he was playing music. What decent human being can’t use their words to kindly ask it to be turned off. - Our last dance was announced, and before we even finished, she started pushing our photographers out and our guest. I wanted pictures of that moment and didn’t get them because of her. We spent $5,900...we were told she would be very relaxed about giving us time to get ready, then after having a few communication issues, we were told we needed to spend an extra $400 on adding two hours to our day-of time. We also spent $300 for the koozies that didn’t get handed out and none of that matters, you get one wedding day. That’s it. You get one shot at it and Julie ruined it. It’s sad because the mansion is so pretty but it’s not worth it. I’m sad that I had so much bad on what was suppose to be the best day of my life. I hope this review helps someone from picking them. I was told by my WHOLE bridal party that she was unprofessional and it seemed like it was her first time ever running a wedding. Very money hungry and bullies.

My husband and I got married here this past April. We had a better experience than we ever expected or could have even asked for. The venue itself is gorgeous and a wedding venue unlike most I have seen. Guests can roam about the mansion in each unique room, upstairs or downstairs, or spend time on the lawn or in the front rose garden. It makes the whole wedding experience engaging for guests. The bridal suite, grooms quarters, cottages on site, golf course--there so many amenities the Mansion offers that make the weekend feel like a getaway for the bride and groom, bridal party and guests alike! *Do note: if you do an outdoor ceremony, the sun sets into the valley so the sun will likely be in guests eyes, depending on your time of ceremony. BUT - it makes for a BEAUTIFUL time for the sunset after dinner that guests really enjoy (ours began at 6 pm). However, the venue is not the only thing that makes The Mansion at ColoVista an amazing place to pick for your wedding. Bobby and Julie, the owners, are willing and happy to accommodate all (reasonable) requests. Julie is kind and thoughtful in how she interacts with us as the bride and groom, as well as thinking of the guests and their experiences. Bobby is courteous and willing to help out in any and all ways he can. They also partner with Brenda Abbot Floral, who will coordinate the day, and her team does a near perfect job. All in all, we couldn't recommend The Mansion enough!

Julie and Bobby at the Mansion at ColoVista were incredible throughout our entire planning process. We utilized the Mansion for getting ready, for our reception, and the cottages on site for some of our guests and our wedding party to stay during our wedding week! The only reason I’m giving them 4 stars instead of 5 is because the booking for the cottages could stand to be a little more streamlined, guests were confused, and they didn’t seem to have a good system to identify if a guest had called to reserve their room. Even with the hiccups that we had, Julie and Bobby were fantastic, making sure we had everything that we needed and that our day would go off without a hitch, and it did! They allowed us to come in ahead of the big day to decorate and arrange things so they would be perfect for us, and they have items available for use to help keep your budget down! We used their table cloths, and various other decor pieces throughout the venue to make it enjoyable and beautiful for our guests. They even have lawn games for use in the backyard for guests throughout the evening! We have already recommended the Mansion to friends who are looking to get married next summer, and would not hesitate to recommend over, and over again.

Just had my wedding here last month. It went far beyond my expectations. We had the mansion for the rehearsal dinner and wedding and rented the cottages for the before/after celebrations. The entire weekend was spectacular and none of my friends and family can stop talking about it. Amazing grounds, reasonable pricing, and managers who help with everything to make your day special create a beautiful experience for your wedding. I expect we will rent it out for special occasion events in the future.

We had the most amazing wedding at The Mansion at ColoVista! I cannot begin to say enough wonderful things. The venue is absolutely breathtaking. Julie is so easy to work with and will help make your day as special as possible. She was always available by phone or to meet in person, and she gave me her expert suggestions as to how to fit our large wedding into one space. We used the on-site catering restaurant and the food was phenomenal. All of our family and friends raved about our wedding! The other amazing thing about this venue is that you get to stay on site if you would like, with 21 other couples! We rented out ALL of the cottages and had an awesome after party! Julie and Bobby were so helpful in making our wedding weekend absolutely perfect. The price was very reasonable for the amazing experience, the breathtaking venues, the majestic mansion and the overall BEST DAY EVER!!! I would highly recommend this place to anyone wanting a carefree, breathtaking day.

I want to thank Julie for helping us have our dream wedding. The Mansion is so gorgeous. I thought I would need to have a lot of decorations but honestly I just used a few flowers that the mansion had available and it looked amazing. Julie was able to work with us on the price since we had around 80 people at our wedding and it was externally helpful. I really recommend getting married here they really help you with everything you need.

The wedding venue was absolutely stunning!! I would highly recommend The Mansion to any bride! I received so many compliments from all my guests. It has a very sophisticated feel mixed with the beautiful Texas Hill Country with views for miles! The detailing in every room makes this venue so easy to plan a wedding, it is breathtaking even with no decor. From the bridal suite to the balcony and even to the restrooms, this place is perfect!!

We had our wedding here in December and it was perfect! It was everything we wanted in a wedding venue - beautiful scenery, decorations, and Julie and Bobby were so nice. Thank you for helping us have the wedding of our dreams. Caitlyn and Aaron

WE just had our daughter's wedding last weekend at the Mansion at ColoVista. It was beyond our wildest dreams. It was a one stop all inclusive Venue which included the wedding coordinator, rehearsal dinner, bridal brunch, the wedding, and a reception for 250 people, all at the Mansion. Our guest enjoyed staying at the 22 room cottages and golfing on site. Our guest also loved dining/shopping in downtown Bastrop as well. Working with Bastrop's local wedding vendors were very easy and accommodating. Thank you to the staff and vendors for making this an incredible wedding that we will remember.

I never thought I'd be so thrilled to have the wedding I'd been planning for more than 9 months practically fall apart 1o weeks before our big day. We'd run into some pretty big issues with the venue we'd originally booked, so we ended up backing out and being on the hunt for a new venue. By the time we found The Mansion, I was a complete basket case. We'd already been looking for over two weeks, and we just couldn't find something that we loved that was still available. By the time my sister mentioned she had been talking with Julie at a venue in Bastrop, I was ready to cave and just choose a venue that was functional. We called Julie and told her that we were almost two hours away, but we could meet her that evening. She graciously agreed to meet with us for an after-hours tour. As we pulled into the parking lot, not kidding, my fiance (at the time) uttered the words "oh wow." The mansion is HUGE and absolutely gorgeous. The inside is stunning, incredibly functional, with a room for everything you could possibly need. The back lawn and huge oak trees are beautiful, but none of this compares to the view from the ceremony site! We weren't even halfway through the tour before we agreed this was the place, and we were finally excited for our wedding again! Julie was amazing to work with. She put me at ease right away, and any time I had a random question, she was very quick to respond. Our original venue was a rustic, open-air pavilion on a horse ranch...so a complete 180 from The Mansion. It was really overwhelming for me to switch gears at first, but Julie was so flexible in letting us truly make the day our own. When I decided I wanted to use colored smoke bombs for photos, she was all for it! When we had some last minute inspiration and decided to hang a swing from one of the huge trees, she had no problem with it! They even let us have our dogs on the back lawn for the reception. I cannot say enough great things about the venue itself, or the people running it (Julie & Bobby). Having cottages on-site for us and our large out-of-town crowd was so nice. We were able to spend the entire weekend celebrating with our guests! When we showed up on Friday, Bobby was nice enough to give me a master key so that I could set up welcome baskets in each of the rooms. As I was putting the baskets together, Julie and Bobby came down to personally check through each of the rooms to make sure they were in good shape. They spent at least an hour doing additional spot cleaning and even spent a bit of time loving on our dogs. When one of the cottage units ended up having no hot water, they had a plumber on site within a couple of hours, and they moved guests into other rooms so that the problem could be corrected before additional guests arrived on Saturday. They really do go above and beyond to make sure everything is as it should be. We honestly could not have had a more perfect wedding, and I'm so, so glad our other venue ended up not working out! This place is truly a gem, the people running it are amazing, and I wouldn't hesitate on recommending them to anyone else I know! Without a doubt, they swooped right in and saved our day.

What an amazing place for our wedding!! My husband I got married Colovista 10/10/15. Addison was easy to work with and made us feel at home. We had the rehearsal dinner at their restaurant , The View, and the bridal party stayed at the cottages the Friday and Saturday. It was the complete experience! Our guests said everything was beautiful and the sunset made for incredible pictures!

We had our wedding and reception at Colovista in Bastrop on October 17th. I just want to say it was a great experience. The venue was spectacular and everything I ever wanted. Working with Addison and Ryan was so easy and they took a lot of stress away from what would normally have been a very stressful time. They went out of their way to make sure we got everything we wanted and how we wanted it. We went over what we wanted it and Addison made sure it was done. Wedding coordinator, Debra and her assistant filled in for Brenda Abbott, the day of the wedding and I cannot say enough good about them. They were awesome making sure everything flowed smoothly. If you are looking for a venue for your upcoming wedding, I would highly recommend Colovista. It was the best day of my life, not only because I married the man of my dreams, but was able to have the venue and experience of my dreams as well.