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Are you looking for an unforgettable place to have your whole family together for a weekend or the day? Perhaps near a field of wildflowers or coupled with a good road trip in Texas? Whether it’s location, scenery, activities, accommodation, or meeting space, we’ve covered it. After researching, we found the best family reunion venues in Texas that offer small and large spaces, family activities, and overnight accommodations that even Aunt Mary will love!
Family Reunion Venues In Texas
As a child, I remember having family reunions at parks, our house, and, yes, even at my Aunt Mary’s house in Fort Worth. Ours were always small – on both sides. Speaking of Aunt Mary, I wonder if you had an aunt like ours. She was a large woman with hair-spayed hair and wore glasses and an apron even when she wasn’t cooking. Instead of frying the chicken for our gatherings, she’d order it from Kentucky Fried Chicken. We loved that fried chicken and it wasn’t until I was much older that I learned she bought it. The funny thing about my aunt is that she would let out a toot whenever she got up from her seat. All the kids would laugh, and she never said a thing!
We never rented places for our family reunions unless you count the time we met at the Washington-on-the-Brazos park. But as I travel around, I have met many families who do. They go all out for their family gatherings. I once met a family who wore matching colored t-shirts with their last names on them.
Best Family Reunions Venues In Texas
Top places to get the family together can include Mill Creek Ranch Resort in East Texas, Summit Vacation and RV Resort near Canyon Lake in New Braunfels, X Bar Ranch Nature Retreat in Eldorado, Paniolo Ranch in Boerne (Texas Hill Country), or Silver Spur Resort in East Texa. All offer various lodging options and family activities.
Texas Family Reunions in East Texas
Two Creeks Crossing Resort
Address: 1581 Triple Creek Loop, Livingston, TX
It is a lovely spot near Lake Livingston with adorable cabins, yurts, and RV sites. Two Creeks Crossing Resort is a real community with a swimming pool, outdoor grills, an outdoor bar with live music on weekends, a lawn with lawn games, a river for kayaking, and so much more. Pets are welcome in certain areas.
Mill Creek Ranch Resort
Address: 1880 N Trade Days Blvd, Canton, TX
Mill Creek Ranch is a quiet resort at Canton Trade Days with colorful luxury cabin rentals and RV sites. A popular choice for family reunions with spacious venues, kitchen access, and various outdoor activities.
Silver Spur Resort
Address: 13785 TX-19, Canton, TX
Silver Spur Resort is about a 1-hour drive east of Dallas off I-20 and is the perfect weekend getaway for sunshine, fun, and family. They offer cabins, covered wagons, a treehouse, and room for RV’s. There are outdoor games, a nice pool, a pond for catch-and-release fishing, and even a restaurant on site if you don’t feel like cooking. This resort has lots of room for family reunions. If you love the outdoors, you’ll love this place. The cabins are nice, and if you’ve never stayed in a covered wagon, now is your chance.
The Bird & Butterfly Inn
Address: 850 Co Rd 51, Jasper, TX
In deep East Texas, almost to the Louisiana border, is this quaint bed & breakfast inn that has recently been purchased from the original owners. The new owners renamed the BnB to reflect their love for nature, The Bird & Butterfly Inn. It’s a small to medium venue for events. It’s best for groups of 50-60 with no small children.
Are you looking for a place for you and your siblings to get together or all the cousins? Or perhaps your family is small and all grown up; the Bird & Butterfly Inn caters to the older crowd and can host your small gathering inside and on the beautiful outdoor deck.
Texas Family Reunions in Central Texas
Frio River – Concan/Leakey
Address: Anywhere close to the river
There are so many Airbnbs in this area, plus many cabins to rent. My Uncle always rented a big house with a swimming pool. I remember loading up his and his nephew’s trucks with blown-up tubes, and they would drop us off at one end of the river, and someone else would pick us up at the other end – of course, after we floated the river all day.
Gathering Oaks Retreat
Address: 316 Canyon Oaks Rd, Crawford, TX (near Waco)
Just outside of Waco, TX, Gathering Oaks Retreat can hold your family gatherings for the day at Gathering House. Get out in nature with 30 acres of Texas landscape, a pool, and outdoor games. It’s the perfect place to reminisce around a large fire pit while roasting marshmallows or good ole hot dogs. If overnights are needed, they can arrange that too.
Blisswood Bed and Breakfast Ranch
Address: 13597 Frantz Rd, Cat Spring, TX
Blisswood Bed and Breakfast Ranch can handle your family reunion on their 350-acre working ranch. Accommodations include B&B rooms, cabins, covered wagons, and romantic cottages.
Moon River Ranch
Address: 402 County Road 417A, Satin, TX (near Waco)
You’ll find luxury and comfort at Moon River Ranch with rustic charm woven in. This is a large venue and can hold a large gathering. Known for being a charming wedding venue with luscious furnishings, they can accommodate any event.
It can also accommodate overnight guests in its lodge and suites.
The Estate on Lake Travis
Address: 2500 Patriot Dr, Lago Vista, TX (near Austin)
This luxurious retreat destination perfectly blends relaxation, outdoor adventure, and nature. Its lakefront property is among the Hill Country’s rolling hills and is ideal for family reunions. The Estate on Lake Travis offers spacious grounds, a large pool, a hot tub, yard games, and more for the whole family, including pets, but for a fee.
The Vine
Address: 25642 Bernard Rd, New Ulm, TX (near Round Top)
This premier event venue is located between Houston and Austin in New Ulm, Texas, on a stunning 66-acre estate. With vineyards, lakes, and woodlands, it offers elegant indoor and outdoor spaces, including a rustic Barrel Barn. Featuring on-site cottages, a tasting room, and a winery, The Vine creates the perfect setting for your family gathering.
Nestled on 22 beautiful acres, with event space for up to 500 guests and overnight lodging for up to 20 guests.
Texas Family Reunions in Texas Hill Country
Camp Lucy
Address: 3509 Creek Rd, Dripping Springs, TX
Camp Lucy is a 4-star hotel venue that offers a beautiful place for weddings and is perfect for family gatherings. I’ve had the pleasure of staying here twice, and both times were different. But the outdoor activities will surely be the talk of your group. There is axe throwing, archery, and a few more. I love the community fire pit, which is in the mix of all the cabins and llamas to look at. A spa has been built since I’ve been there.
Camp Lucy is also an excellent place for weddings. They have the sweetest bridal cabin.
Tilley’s onsite restaurant is upscale and features steak and seafood.
The Resort at Schlitterbahn Waterpark New Braunfels
Address: 305 W Austin St, New Braunfels, TX
For a summertime family reunion, turn to what kids want and where adults can relax too – a waterpark. It’s just one of the Texas waterparks open for the season.
This waterpark is huge and will accommodate many family members. What’s better than having your family all together at the World’s Best Waterpark, complete with a swim-up bar, cabins, and more?
Summit Vacation and RV Resort
Address: 13105 River Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78132
If your family enjoys the outdoors, look no further than Summit Vacation and RV Resort in the hill country. You’ll have the Guadalupe River in your backyard, and it’s also near Canyon Lake. Go tubing, fishing, mini golf, pool swimming, etc. Check out the event space to see if it’s big enough for your group. Family members without RVs can rent a cabin.
Cedar Lodge Texas
Address: 1400 Ranch Rd 261, Buchannan Dam, TX
For over 70 years, Cedar Lodge Texas has been hosting events of all sizes, including family reunions. The resort offers cabin rentals, boat rentals, and many outdoor activities, including basketball, volleyball, corn hole, soccer, a swimming pool, and more. Bring your pole for some fishing on the nearby fishing pier.
There are a couple of wineries nearby and a zip-line course, so no one will get bored at this place.
The Cedars Ranch
Address: 506 Burnett Ranch Rd, Wimberley, TX
The Cedars Ranch is a modern event venue that blends elegant design with natural beauty. It’s set on 20 acres and features a pavilion, pool, pickleball courts, indoor spaces, and stylish accommodations. The venue is known for its sustainable architecture and personalized service.
Gather your family for a fun-filled family reunion of games, activities, and relaxation.
Texas Family Reunions in North Texas
The Ranch Of Lonesome Dove
Address: 3880 Foxfire Ln, Grapevine, TX
Great for family reunions, team meetings, company picnics, Christmas parties, and weddings. Large groups are welcome. The Ranch of Lonesome Dove has 63 acres for gatherings and has been in Grapevine for many years. It is only 15 minutes from the DFW International Airport.
Cedar Cove Ranch & Resort
Address: 14283 Co Rd 3905, Eustace, TX
It is an excellent place for hunters to get together, and hunters in the family will appreciate the vibe. Cedar Cove Ranch & Resort is an upscale venue. Have it all-inclusive, so all you have to do is show up.
Texas Family Reunions in South Texas
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Texas Family Reunions in West Texas
X Bar Ranch Nature Retreat
Address: 8115 Farm To Market 2129, Eldorado, TX
On the western side of the Hill Country, almost into the Big Bend Region, lies rolling hills and open spaces, perfect for anyone who loves nature.
This resort can accommodate groups of up to 50 Cabins and RV sites are available.
Take a dip in the pool, hike on the trails, or enjoy the starry night sky from the back patio of your cabin. Let the X Bar Ranch help create lasting memories for your next family reunion.
Oak Ranch Resort
Graham, TX, is on the far right side of West Texas, near Possum Kingdom Lake. Oak Ranch Resort is about a 15-minute drive from town, where a world of relaxation awaits you and your family. This resort can accommodate 30 people, has an event center to rent out, a pool, a pickleball court, 3 Casitas, and one fabulous, subterranean home. Each home has an outdoor hot tub, fire pit, trails, porch and chairs, and more. It’s worth a look, so look at the site. We stayed here recently and enjoyed our time in the country. It was peaceful! For more information on what you can do in Graham, read our latest article on Top Things To Do In Graham, TX.
We’ve added a few places in each region and will add more as we find them.
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