There are two hotels listed in the travel section. We do not currently have a hotel block at either. But if that changes we will update that. These hotels are the closest ones to the venue. This area also has a wide range of Airbnbs and Vrbos if you choose to go that route instead.
Driftwood is about a 40-45 minute drive south of Austin. It is near Dripping Springs and the entrance to the hill country.
I would recommend flying into the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. Us and our families plan to help as much as we can with transportation to and from airport. But there are also a handful of rental car options at the airport and through the app Turo. Per google, the "cheapest" time to book flights will be from December 27 - March 27.
Yes, there is a gravel parking lot at the venue.
Yes, the venue is mostly all outdoor with the exception of the barn where the dance floor is. Most all of the walkways are fine gravel or on grass so please plan your shoes effectively.