Trinity River Audubon Center by Boxwood Reviews

Had an amazing wedding at Trinity River Audubon Center with Boxwood Hospitality. The venue was stunning, surrounded by nature. The food was incredible—diverse menu, delicious dishes. Everything was so organized; the team ensured a stress-free experience. Best night of our lives! Highly recommend for a memorable event.

Our wedding day at Trinity River Audubon Center was PERFECT! Madison, day of coordinator from Boxwood Hospitality, was MAGICAL. She went above and beyond to ensure our wedding day and vision was exactly what we wanted. Our food was so delicious that our guests still rave about it!

Overall the entire experience from start to finish was very stress-free. I STRONGLY recommend anyone to have their wedding at one of the Boxwood hospitality locations!

Madison and the whole team at Boxwood Hospitality was AMAZING!!!! From the very beginning of working with them they were so helpful, thoughtful, and accommodating to us. It was so nice having venue, catering, and day of coordinating all handled by one team. I highly recommend them, they made the wedding process so easy!!!

We could not be more pleased with the Boxwood Team! It was truly the best day of our lives at our wedding. Trying to plan a big gay wedding in the current Texas climate was a daunting and scary task, but we were put at ease (multiple times) by one of the best event managers in this business, Mrs. Rachel Jones.

From the very first interaction with Rachel, I knew we were going to make a great team. She handled every single question we had for her with ease and just overall made this process so much easier. She is a compassionate, driven, achiever that puts the client first and always ensured we had everything we ever dreamed of. She is the prime example of leadership and hospitality.

Every service that came with Boxwood was on point. From the bottle of champs given at our first planning meeting, to the Newley Wed present that arrived at our door. Everything just seems authentic, which is sometimes a rare attribute in Dallas, TX. The food was superb, the drinks were perfect, the staff were kind. 3 weeks post wedding and we still have people raving about how amazing the event was. We have no complaints at all and would definitely recommend Boxwood.

This company is exceptionally lucky to have someone represent them the way that Rachel does. Having someone that not only speaks the language, but also understands the struggles that of a more diverse/ non traditional client is invaluable. We will always and forever remember the care and the way she treated not just us, but our entire friends and family, and we're forever thankful to her and this team.

Wishing we could do it all over again!
Evan & Kim

The Trinity River Audubon Center was a dream venue and Boxwood Hospitality was a life saver for our wedding planning! The team goes above and beyond to help you carry out your vision and their space was absolutely stunning. It took so much of the stress of planning off of our plates and helped us enjoy the process and the day of so much more!

We are so glad we chose the Trinity River Audubon Center for our wedding venue. The architecture/structure of the building is impressive with the nature that surrounds it. We also love that it focuses on environmentalism and sustainability. We had an amazing experience with Boxwood. The Supper Series that is put on for clients to try the meals is fantastic. Every staff member from Justo Blanco, the chef, to Kristi Snow, the bar manager, and to the wait staff were highly professional, highly competent, and offered us amazing service. We must reiterate how impressive Justo is! Our venue coordinator Madison was friendly, communicative and courteous. The food was phenomenal and service was stellar. Our guests could not stop complimenting how delicious the food was from the appetizers, the dinner and the late night snack of chicken biscuits. Our one regret is that we did not have to-go boxes! Ugh! Remember that!

The Trinity River Audubon Center, Boxwood and Rachel Jones (day of coordinator) were a huge part of our wedding day and we couldn’t have picked a better location/hospitality group for the big day.

The venue, TRAC, was a beautiful place to celebrate with our friends and family. We had about 90 guests, including children, who were able to walk the nature trails, view the exhibits inside the venue (which includes turtles!) and enjoy the outdoors leading up to and after the ceremony. I can’t stress enough how much we loved the venue. I personally felt we didn’t need a lot of floral or lights or “fluff” because the space and outside was elegant enough.

Boxwood was easy to work with. They take care of the catering and were in constant communication with us throughout the planning process. We enjoyed the event they host where you can try the food options you choose for the wedding. The food was tasty and they have a variety of options couples can pick from.
In addition to taking care of the catering (so nice to deal with one less thing), couples are assigned a day of coordinator about 4 months out from the wedding date.

We worked with Rachel Jones who was fabulous and helped us with all our questions or concerns. Having recently attended my sisters wedding where they did not have a coordinator, I was extremely thankful we had Rachel. Even more so since we live out of state. She helped us finalize our ceremony and reception details. I had given my fiancé two vendors to sort out- he sat on those tasks for weeks. During our first meeting with Rachel, she recommended vendors for each of the two categories he was looking for and within the week, they were booked. And we loved the recommendations she gave/we went with! On the day of our wedding, she made sure all of our vendors were on the same page and following the same schedule. As a bride, I did not have the mental capacity for a lot the day of but Rachel was on top of everything!

I highly recommend the TRAC and Rachel if you are looking for a wedding space in the DFW area!

We had an amazing experience with Boxwood as our caterer for our wedding at the Trinity River Audubon Center. Every staff member from event manager to chefs to wait staff were highly professional, highly competent, and offered us amazing service. Boxwood really worked with us to craft and shape the wedding that was exactly how we dreamed it to be. The food was phenomenal and service was stellar. A complete professional experience throughout. Highly recommended!

Firstly, the Trinity River Audubon Center is such a gorgeous location. I loved it from the moment I saw it.

Boxwood Hospitality was one of the best vendors I came across. They were so attentive to any need I had and made our day go by seamlessly. Maggie was raved about from everyone at the wedding. Their dedication to their couples is outstanding and would recommend anyone having a wedding to look at all of their locations because they truly were the best.

(Hampton Morrow Photography for photos)

We were truly blessed to have our wedding at the Trinity River Audubon Center. Our coordinator Maggie with Boxwood Hospitality was AMAZING! She was extremely attentive and friendly during the entire process. She went above and beyond to make our wedding truly special. We can’t say enough good things about Boxwood Hospitality and the Trinity River Audubon Center.

We had our wedding at TRAC through Boxwood Hospitality and are so happy with our choice. The day of coordinator service (we had Maggie, who was great!) that is included with the venue is so valuable - I didn't have to worry about anything the day of when it came to making sure vendors were set up, timeline, or cleaning and picking up at the end of the night. We also had our food catered through Boxwood and we got so many comments about how delicious it was. If I had to go back in time and plan a wedding again, no doubt I would choose TRAC and Boxwood again!

Imagine getting the care and attentiveness for the core issues a wedding planner would handle - day of coordination, information of the venue, vendor interactions and planning, etc.

In a sea of traditionally unresponsive venue and event coordinators, Boxwood SHINES through in EVERY SERVICE they offered. They accommodated and helped to shepherd my recently wheelchair-bound father, their chef revived a dish to scratch an itch for my indian family, and every time i needed to talk or email with someone I got a response in a day or less.

If i had a second or third wedding, id be back instantly. Seriously, these guys were venue number 8 and by FAR the most responsive and organized. We are lobbying our best friend to have her wedding with Boxwood to spare her the stress of wedding planning.

Save your gray hairs, your time, your stress-induced procrastination. Chef Justo and Maggie S will take care of you.

My husband and I feel so lucky to have found the TRAC for our wedding! We came to Texas from California (my husband is from Texas and we currently live in the Bay Area of Cali where I grew up), and my only request was that we found a wedding venue outside with lots of nature. I saw the pictures of TRAC online and immediately fell in love with the nature and beauty of the building both inside and out. We didn’t need many decorations because the venue is already filled with so much beauty. A major plus to the inside where we had the reception was that, even though you’re inside, with the floor to ceiling windows, you feel taken outside. We had a view of the sunset while dancing which was incredible.

From day one of contacting TRAC we were attended to, communication was so easy, and we felt very taken care of. Another huge perk was that we were given a day of event coordinator, Abby, who made sure our wedding day went smoothly. She is incredible! Being out of state, we met with her on zoom and she made us feel so at ease, helping us organize and plan the day. We knew every step of the way that TRAC was the perfect place for us.

We are also vegan and were so pleased that there were so many vegan options to choose from with the boxwood catering company that works with TRAC. The bartenders were amazing making sure everyone had drinks, and everyone was raving about the food. The stuffed mushrooms and French onion dip were incredible! I had so many of our family and friends tell us it was one of the best weddings they had ever been to, and the beauty and care of TRAC, and support and care from Abby made it all possible! We can’t express enough that this is the venue to make all your wedding dreams come true, it did for us!

Everything about my experience with the Audubon was wonderful! One of the biggest perks of booking this venue is the day-of coordinator which is included with the venue package. They are much more than a day-of coordinator and start working with you months before your wedding. I was lucky enough to have Maggie Smith as my coordinator, and I cannot say enough good things about her! She was extremely organized and on top of things both before my wedding and on the wedding day. She went above and beyond to make sure that she could accommodate any needs of my family, my guests and myself. She was extremely friendly and made everyone feel comfortable throughout the entire day. I would recommend Maggie and the Audubon to anyone!

My husband and I had an incredible experience at TRAC and with the entire Boxwood team. The combination of natural and architectural beauty of the venue cannot be beat! We loved that there were multiple spaces for our wedding party and guests to enjoy and explore throughout the day- there was so much beautiful nature surrounding every sunlight-drenched wall of windows. Logistics of parking and entry were easy for guests, even our older grandparents were able to access the venue with ease. Andria, who gave us our initial tours of TRAC and the other beautiful Boxwood venue, The Cliff House, was patient and flexible with our schedules and questions. She shared helpful information and asked questions to truly help us determine which of the venues might be a good fit for us. Abby, our day of coordinator with Boxwood, was wonderful! From our first meeting with her, my husband and I felt confident that she would take care of us, our guests, and our wedding day with utmost professionalism and love. She made us feel special, at ease, and like we had been friends for years. The same can be said for chef Justo who met with us months in advance to design a highly personalized catering menu. Andria, Abby, Justo, and the whole Boxwood team really care about the couples with whom they are working and the work they are doing, and it shows! Not only are their standards high, their communication and coordination impeccable, and their food and decor refined, the people working for Boxwood are warm, kind, helpful, and genuine. It was a pleasure to work with Andria, Abby, Justo, and the Boxwood team, and a joy to celebrate our wedding with family and friends at TRAC!

Trinity River Audubon Center could not have been a more perfect venue! The stunning modern architecture of the building against the gorgeous backdrop of the nature sanctuary is really just breathtaking. The day was almost like a dream…beautiful, meaningful, and everything flowed so smoothly. Boxwood Hospitality with Maggie Smith did an AMAZING job from initial planning literally through the very end of the night! She went above and beyond over and over for us. Keestone Events’ Kelly Sheikh was incredible to work with and lead the entire team with expertise and a calming, organized demeanor through the whole process. I would highly recommend this beautiful venue that’s filled with a story of redemption and natural beauty beyond compare.
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I can't say enough about how lucky we were to find TRAC and their team. We planned our wedding reception barely a month out (I know, we're crazy), and Maggie and Boxwood Hospitality made is SO easy. The venue rental had all the accommodations, and it was very reasonably priced considering you get full catering services and the ENTIRE venue which is absolutely stunning. We got so many compliments on the building and food. Even our photographer was amazed by how many good shooting locations there were! Most importantly Maggie and her team went and above and beyond to make our night happy without a hitch. I was definitely a stressed bride and everyone was so kind and helpful. My husband and I were a two person decorating team and Maggie and her crew jumped at every opportunity to help with setup, guests, and more. I would recommend TRAC and Boxwood Hospitality to anyone.

I fell in love with The Audubon immediately. The huge windows, the beautiful architecture, the ceiling and walls; every part of this physical space was stunning. Even beyond the gorgeous physical setting, Boxwood and their entire team know what they’re doing. The catering, which is through them, was incredible. I have several friends and family with food allergies, and they accommodated everything easily. The food was delicious, and they make everything in such a way that no food is wasted. The bar area is centrally located without disrupting the dance floor, and when I asked that special care be given for recycling, they told me they already have that in place! Working with Ashley was especially wonderful. I had a planner, but the coordinator at TRAC was also readily available, and had solutions for every single scenario I had questions about. Ashley was truly a dream to work with. From start to finish, every person I worked with at TRAC and Boxwood was genuinely incredible. They know their stuff. But perhaps the best part of working with them was how special our wedding day felt. I know they do this nearly every weekend with hundreds (maybe thousands) of couples. Yet my family and I felt like our wedding was the only one on their plate. They cared about our questions and were excited with us every step of the way. I loved working with this team and cannot recommend them, or this stunning site, enough. Thank you all so much.

My husband and I were looking to have a reception a year after our covid wedding, and we stumbled on the Audubon - their website listed pricing clearly and the photos looked beautiful. It was close enough to the city but far enough to be a special trip to a nature setting for many guests. The indoor and outdoor spaces offered the flexibility we were looking for during a winter event with Covid concerns. And frankly it's just gorgeous inside and out! Everyone we worked with was pleasant and professional, from the initial walk-through appointment to the crew who worked the event. Carly was our venue coordinator and she did an amazing job - she patiently answered all our questions in detail, walked us through all the proceedings and gave great suggestions, and kept all the details with her throughout the process. Our wedding went perfectly smooth because she kept everything humming. She cared about us and our needs, and always made us a high priority. Chef Justo took great care of us and our guests' dietary needs, took detailed notes from the tasting, and personally ensured everything was prepped to our liking at the event - our guests couldn't stop raving about the excellent hor d'oeuvres and meals at the reception! My husband and I wanted to work with a hospitality staff whom we can trust to handle all things big and small, and they nailed everything we asked for! We couldn't be happier to have worked with Boxwood Hospitality to make our reception a reality. Highly recommend!

The Audubon was a perfect venue for us, and Boxwood met our needs nicely. We were laid back in the grand scheme of things, but still knew what we wanted. The level of attention from our coordinator was perfect, and I am sure we could have utilized Maggie more if needed.
We had trust in the schedule and general plan, while still being able to customize every step of the way. You will go crazy trying to know every little detail, and we took a leap with faith with Boxwood and were entirely rewarded. Maggie arranged our perfect timeline and executed our day of with basically only 3 meetings. The venue itself was perfect and gorgeous and we were able to bring so many of our littlest details to life easily. Boxwood works with many vendors so you have lots of options, but we tried as much as we could to stick with the basic offering, and it was beautiful! so entirely up to you if you want the upgrades, rest assured everything will come together without.
I would definitely recommend this venue and the boxwood vendor team. It really seems you can engage as much or as little as you like. We were pretty busy with the rest of our lives, but every email was answered, no issue with text message, and seriously everything went off without a hitch!
Basically seems like you can obsess as much or as little as you like, and be confident you will still get married and have a beautiful event.

We had an absolutely fantastic experience with my daughter's wedding at Trinity River Audubon Center. The facility is a stunning venue, with both outdoor and indoor spaces. The staff at Boxwood, particularly Ashley, were professional, friendly and thorough in helping us plan and execute all aspects. We didn't really need a wedding planner due to the extensive assistance provided by Boxwood. Everything from start to finish was impeccable. Plan your event here! You won't be disappointed.

We chose TRAC because it felt so natural and beautiful, and like you weren't even in a city (despite it being only 10 min from downtown) and it was everything we imagined! We had the most beautiful wedding at TRAC and enjoyed every minute. Our guests are still talking about how beautiful the venue was and how peaceful it felt. The indoor ceremony looked out onto the pond, cocktail hour outside was lovely, and the pictures out in the nature are just incredible. We worked with Abby who was so responsive, helpful and professional. She listened to what we were envisioning and helped bring it to life. Also, there are so many things included with the venue fee (chairs, tables, linens, glassware, etc.). TRAC and Boxwood was a joy to work with and truly the most beautiful venue in Dallas!!

Maggie and her Boxwood Hospitality team made our dreams come true! Her responsiveness, attention to detail, and wonderful personality made our daughter's wedding a wonderful heart warming experience for all our friends and family! Pre-planning and day of coordination were the best we have ever experienced!

Boxwood Hospitality was simply wonderful to work with. Andy was the first person that I spoke with and she scheduled and handled our initial tour at the TRAC. She is so sweet, helpful, and responsive. I absolutely love her. If you don't get to work with her, don't worry because I am pretty sure that everyone that works for Boxwood is great and helpful! The day of coordinator that was assigned to our wedding was a lovely person named Abby. She helped set everything up and made sure that our wedding went smoothly (and it totally did). My wedding day was perfect. Boxwood made our special day everything I wanted and more. My husband and I are SO happy that we used Boxwood and chose to have our wedding at the TRAC.

We could not be happier with our wedding day. Trinity river Audubon center is beautiful, the grounds are amazing, and boxwood hospitality was such a delight to work with. Ashley was our wedding coordinator and she was truly a blessing. I may be biased, but it was the best wedding ever.