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THE HIDDEN GEM OF GRUENE is a perfect destination wedding venue located in New Braunfels, Texas. Nestled on 21 acres of picturesque grounds and situated only a few steps from the Guadalupe River, this venue provides plenty of unforgettable photo opportunities. Couples holding their event here are guaranteed an ideal background for their big day, along with memories that they can treasure for years to come.

Facilities and Capacity

This venue offers 12,000 square feet of event space to host weddings of varying sizes, from intimate gatherings to larger groups up to 350. Couples can say “I do” inside the venue itself or hold their ceremony outdoors beneath the shade of the adjacent stately oak trees. Private getting ready rooms are available so that the wedding party can finalize any last-minute details in comfort before preparing to head down the aisle. Use of the venue also includes Chiavari chairs and 60-inch round tables. Bar Set Up Included (bring your own alcohol).

Services Offered

THE HIDDEN GEM provides venue space for a wide variety of wedding-related celebrations, such as engagement parties, showers, elopements, rehearsal dinners, ceremonies, and receptions. The venue’s dedicated team delights in bringing your wedding vision to life. They aim to deliver a memorable experience for every couple, one that’s as seamless as possible. When booking your special day here, you’ll also have access to the following wedding services and items:

  • Outside vendors
  • Parking
  • Setup and cleanup
  • Wheelchair access
  • WiFi
  • Altar/arch
  • Dance floor
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Photo booth
  • Tables & Chairs
  • Bar Set Up
  • Catering Kitchen
  • Bridal Suite
  • Grooms Lounge

Location

The venue’s location offers a convenient site for exploring the Gruene Historic District. Here, you’ll find Gruene Hall, which was built in 1878 and is still run as a dance hall for the local community. Abundant opportunities for shopping, eating, tubing, wine tasting, and other activities are also at your disposal.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$5,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$4,500

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$5,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$4,500

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Clean Up
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

50

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

6

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Clean Up
Event Planner
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What bar services do you provide?

Outside Alcohol

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Decor
Furniture
Lighting
Photo booth
Tables

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

March
April
May
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
June
July
August

Reviews of Hidden Gem of Gruene

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Katie Sent on 08/31/2020
5 out of 5 rating

The best new hidden gem of the texas hilll country!

I cannot say ENOUGH positive things about my wedding experience with Jen at The Old Mill Resort!!! The venue is absolutely stunning, and working with Jen was the cherry on top. She is unlike ANY other venue owner we encountered throughout our wedding planning experience. My husband and I had to unexpectedly replan our wedding due to coronavirus, like so many other couples, and from the start, she was extremely flexible, a great and easy communicator, helpful, understanding, kind, encouraging, supportive, and such a joy to work with! We never would have expected that our unplanned and replanned mess of a COVID wedding would exceed our wildest dreams, but it did! We truly have Jen and her husband at The Old Mill to thank for that. They are extremely personal and made sure that all of our guests were taken care of and having a great time, all the time :-). One of my favorite memories from our wedding was seeing my 93 year old wheelchair bound grandfather in the pool-Jen and her husband went out of their way to assist him into the poolside electric chair so that he could take a dip in the water on a hot Texas August day-something that he hasn't been able to do in decades. It brought tears to our eyes and was a gift that neither he or I will ever forget. They also made any and all of our ideas/wants for the day, no matter how crazy they seemed, work without a complaint or limitation. That is truly so difficult to find in a venue and a venue team! The Old Mill Resort also provides onsite lodging that can comfortably fit over 100 of your guests! The condos are so nice, spacious, clean and were an extra unique and special touch that allowed us to have all of our closest family and friends right there with us all weekend. To give you an idea of all this venue offers: we arrived on Thursday and had a BBQ, with their onsite grills, for our early guests and hang out all night in the communal courtyard. We hosted our rehearsal dinner out at the pool where we had a catered buffet meal and a surprise cigar bar. That evening turned into the best pool party we've ever been to! We had our ceremony offsite at a church, but then came back to the Old Mill for our reception which went beautifully-we would not have changed a single thing about this incredible experience and would recommend it over and over again to all of our loved ones and anyone who wants to have the wedding of their dreams!!! Jen and her team have truly become fast family to us, and we loved our time with them so much that we have already made plans to return to celebrate our one year anniversary back at the Old Mill Resort in Gruene, Texas. Look no further for your big day! We know that you will fall in love here in more ways than one, just as we did :-)
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Baylor Sent on 08/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect venue for the perfect day

The venue was set up wonderfully, we loved the location of the venue as well as the venue.
Ariana
Ariana Sent on 06/30/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Perfection!

I had my wedding on 6.22.24 at the hidden gem of Gruene and it was absolutely AMAZING! It was our one and only venue we toured and we fell in love with not only the venue, but Katie & Joey as well! Everything about our wedding day was perfect and it wouldn’t have been possible without the beautiful hidden gem and Katie and Joeys 5 star management! Thanks for everything yall did to make our wedding day ✨perfect✨ Y’all made the venue shopping & wedding day a breeze and completely stress free!! 🩷
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Deborah Sent on 10/31/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful Venue

I can't begin to thank the Hidden Gem of Gruene for everything they did for us prior to our wedding day, the day of the wedding and after. The treated us like family and ensured not only us (the bride and groom) were taken care of but guests as well. Our wedding changed from in indoor to an outdoor ceremony and Katie and Joey were quick to make those accommodations. We also stayed at the cabin that is on the venue grounds. The cabin was very spacious and cozy. I highly recommend the Hidden Gem of Gruene for any and all parties.
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Marlee Sent on 03/15/2021
5 out of 5 rating

More than I could ever imagine

Words cannot describe how thankful I am for everyone involved. The staff and everyone at this venue went above and beyond to make my wedding reception a dream come true. I will never be able to thank y’all enough.
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Karen Sent on 03/13/2021
5 out of 5 rating

The Venue was Fantastic!!!

I worked with Jennifer and she was WONDERFUL!!! She answered all my questions quickly and was very easy to work with and accommodating. The Venue was fantastic and the condos were great. Everything with so smoothly. Thank you for a wonderful time for my daughters dream wedding!!!

Karen Stone
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Stacey Sent on 03/02/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing venue and staff

We loved every minute of our wedding/reception at Old Mill Resort. The staff were easy to work with and flexible. They took care of every detail. The condos were the perfect way to relax and hang out with our family after a very rough 12 months. Anyone looking for a destination venue, look no further! Stacey
Krystal
Krystal Sent on 02/23/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing service and scenery

Old Mill and their staff was one of the best vendors we worked with for our Valentine’s Day wedding. They accommodated our change of dates more than once due to covid and they were extremely responsive and friendly throughout our entire wedding process. The staff are amazing to work with, an added bonus of the affordability and beautiful scenery of this venue.
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Rosalina Sent on 12/13/2023
4.8 out of 5 rating

Excellent!

Joey and Katie helped us plan our wedding everything went great.
Amazing customer services, all the small details were taken care by Katie as my wedding coordinator, I was amazed by how she handled my specific requests!
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Hidden Gem of Gruene frequently asked questions

Hidden Gem of Gruene includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The space offered by Hidden Gem of Gruene for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
Hidden Gem of Gruene offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Hidden Gem of Gruene offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Hidden Gem of Gruene offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
Hidden Gem of Gruene offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Chairs
  • Chair Covers
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Photo booth
  • Tables
Hidden Gem of Gruene is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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