The Lodge Event Center

Guest capacity

Up to 500 seated guests

About this venue

Are you looking for the perfect destination location for your upcoming wedding? Then welcome to The Lodge at Country Inn Cottages, the Texas Hill Country’s Premier Destination for Weddings and Events. Located on a breathtaking private 200-acre ranch, just minutes from downtown Fredericksburg. It’s a place where picturesque sunsets and awe-inspiring nature come together to provide the perfect backdrop for any special occasion.

Seated guest capacity

  • 500

Venue type

  • Farms, Barns, Ranches
  • Lodges, Retreats

Venue setting

  • Covered Outdoor
  • Indoor
  • Outdoor
3319 Lower Crabapple Rd, Fredericksburg, TX 78624

Our event spaces

The Lodge at Country Inn Cottages

Your wedding will be one of the most memorable days of your life. The lodge at country inn cottages is dedicated to making your wedding a lasting memory not only for you, but also for your friends and family. It has a ceremony area, dressing room, indoor event space, outdoor event space, wireless internet, covered outdoor space, handicap accessible, on-site accommodations, and reception area.

Guest capacity

Up to 500 Seated

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and Relaxed”

Country Inn Cottages Cabins

Unique to the lodge, are our onsite accommodations for up to 150 of your guests. And located just steps away, they make the lodge your number-one choice for destination weddings!

Guest capacity

Up to 150 Standing

Guests often feel this space is

“Relaxed and Rustic”

The Lodge at Country Inn Cottages

Your wedding will be one of the most memorable days of your life. The lodge at country inn cottages is dedicated to making your wedding a lasting memory not only for you, but also for your friends and family. It has a ceremony area, dressing room, indoor event space, outdoor event space, wireless internet, covered outdoor space, handicap accessible, on-site accommodations, and reception area.

Guest capacity

Up to 500 Seated

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and Relaxed”

Country Inn Cottages Cabins

Unique to the lodge, are our onsite accommodations for up to 150 of your guests. And located just steps away, they make the lodge your number-one choice for destination weddings!

Guest capacity

Up to 150 Standing

Guests often feel this space is

“Relaxed and Rustic”

Available services that can be provided by The Lodge Event Center

Services & amenities

  • Bar services
  • On-site accommodations
  • Pet friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wifi

Reviews

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Rating: 5.0

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2 reviews

  • JR

    Jackie R.

    Rating: 5
    •Sep 4, 2025

    5 star venue!!

    We had the pleasure of having our wedding here this past August and we have NO complaints!! From our first meeting and tour of the venue with Jeff, he provided such a warm welcome and you could really tell that this was something they love doing and it wasn’t just a side gig for them. After booking, I was in contact with Amy, who handled all my million and one questions! From back to back emails to asking probably some dumb questions, she was always so reassuring and really gave us peace of mind throughout the whole process. Something that really sold us on this venue was that not only do you get access to the venue the day prior and day after (most venues we looked at only give you about 6-8 hours of access on the day of only) but also the fact that there are 42 cabins on the property for guests to stay at! We had the majority of our guests stay at the cabins on the property, which was such a convenience! Everyone loved being able to walk on over to hangout with each other. Jeanette and all the other staff we had contact with at the cabins were so helpful too! We even had the luxury of Jeff organizing a clay shoot for all the guys, on the property! This was such a great add on for the guys to just let loose and have some fun. The day of the wedding, AND the day prior, Jeff was such a huge help in being there for any questions that came up, letting us know where we can put certain items, etc! They were really all around amazing to work with and cannot recommend them enough!

  • PD

    Payton D.

    Rating: 5
    •Apr 8, 2025

    Highly Recommend

    The Lodge Event Center was the perfect venue for our wedding. From the moment we reached out, the staff was quick to respond, incredibly helpful, and so friendly. Their attentive service and great communication made the planning process a breeze. The venue itself is truly unique, with beautiful rustic decor and cows roaming the grounds - it provided the perfect backdrop for our special day. They were so accommodating to our needs and provided us with lots of options to customize the space. We couldn't have been happier with our choice of The Lodge Event Center and highly recommend it to any couple looking for a stunning, one-of-a-kind wedding venue.

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The Lodge can hold up to 350 guests for an indoor only event. Because we are located on over 10 acres, we can host indoor/outdoor events of over 800 guests. The possibilities are endless.
The rental price includes extended access time including 3-8pm on Friday(set-up only ) , 9am-midnight on Saturday and 9-11am on Sunday(for clean-up) for weekend events. Also included in the rental price is the use of up to 250 of the finest Mahogony Chiavari Chairs, 30-60" round tables and 10-8" rectangular tables for indoor use only. Multiple Ceremony sites available as well.
The Lodge Event Center is a licenced premiss for beer and wine. All beer and wine must be purchased in house. We will permit up to 4 Liquors to be brought in for the event, but this must be pre-approved and served by one of our TABC certified bartenders.
The Lodge is very unique in that it is located on a private 200-acre ranch that has 42 cottages. You would be able to accommodate up to 150 of your guests on site. Also included on the propery are hot-tubs, a pool, b-b-q pits , out door fireplaces, elk, whitetail and axis deer. Perfect for any event with ample space for your use. Country Inn & Cottages requires a 2-night minimum stay on the Weekends and 3-night Minimum stay on Holiday Weekends.
We do permit the use of sparklers outdoors only. Gillespie County has been in a severe drought and is at times under a county burn ban. In this case, the sparklers would not be permitted.
We do not require that you use vendors from an approved vendors list at this time. We do, however, offer a preferred vendors list. These are vendors that we have worked with in the past and feel they provide excellent service to our customers.
In addition to the rental fee, the Lodge requires a $1,000 refundable security deposit when booking. This is in addition to the rental price and is not part of the rental fee. We also require security personnel at each event and day-of event lability insurance. Insurance typically costs $150.

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