Welcome to The Reserve at Dancing Elk a secluded luxury ranch conveniently located between Corpus Christi and San Antonio. Travel deep into the heart of South Texas for your wedding at Reserve at Dancing Elk Ranch located in Mathis, Texas.
Our 1700-acre sprawling ranch is a serene, well-planned venue for a grand destination wedding location that you and your guests will never forget.
We feature three main event spaces plus lodging. The grounds are kept meticulously trimmed and landscaped with plenty of stone features to make pleasing backdrops for stunning pictures.
Our experienced team of event planning professionals will provide you with a personalized success plan for your dream event and make it a priority to please you and your guests on this very special day!
Our success plans take the stress out of event planning and give you the peace of mind and space to truly celebrate the occasion! Contact us today to learn more about our hassle-free venue options.
Packages to suit all budgets
Fit up to 700 guests in this 16,000 square foot, air-conditioned hall that resembles a massive barn. There are several entries and doors to adjacent pavilions and a grand entryway with stairs to an elegantly detailed and thoughtful bridal loft for makeup and dressing. Drape the event hall with sheer fabrics in your color choice or string bistro lights to enhance the theme of your event.
Humble enough to suit a small country-style wedding and glamorous enough to put on an elegant, modern show. There is a dance floor and a small stage included in the space.
The covered pavilion has a finished patio-style floor, measures 4,900 square feet and includes a fire/fountain feature. Use it for your ceremony or an open-air cocktail reception for around 100 to 150 guests.
This patio measures 1,200 square feet and comes with a kitchen and fireplace for an intimate place to celebrate. It holds up to 50 friends and loved ones.
All packages will include what is listed below plus several add-ons to choose from.
Outside caterers must meet our specification
We are happy for you to decorate your space and we have a list of local vendors that will be more than willing to support you with our event or wedding.
All alcoholic beverages will be purchased and consumed within the facilities ONLY.
Pricing $400 and up
Two lodges and a cottage available for overnight reservations.
(**All lodging equipped with full kitchens.)
The facility and lodges backup to an African pasture that offers natural perks, such as being within sight of wildlife like elk, zebras, ostriches and oryx.
Perfect Destination for a short drive to the beach, fishing in the Gulf, hunting or just to be surrounded by nature.
Photo Access for Ranch and Event Center $300 up to 6 people
(By appt only and must end no later than 8pm)
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