FAQs
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How far is it from Big Bend?
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It’s about 30-45 minutes to the gates of Big Bend National Park.
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Is there Cabins?
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Yes. We have about 20 cabins blocked for guests first come first serve. Each cabin has 2 beds. Please keep in mind that they are only blocked for us until 30 days prior to the event, after that they open back up to the general public.
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Will there be music ?
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Yes we will have a band playing. Honky Tonk time.
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Is it far?
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Yes it is. It is 17 miles from the main highway up a dirt road. 7 hours from San Antonio.
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Do we have to stay in the cabins blocked for wedding?
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No. The Terlingua Ranch Lodge is a huge thousands of acres ranch that is filled with private owned lots and homes, many of which are air bnbs. If searching for an air bnb, be sure to make sure it is within Terlingua Ranch Lodge because this place is REMOTE, anything outside of the ranch and in Terlingua proper will likely be 35-45mins out. There are also hotels in Alpine and Terlingua proper, but again, this is last resort as you will be driving a long distance after party.
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Are there nearby restaurants?
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Bad rabbit cafe is the only restaurant , which is where we’ll be for the party. All other places would be in Terlingua proper nearly 40 plus minutes away.
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Should we stay In Marfa or alpine?
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Both towns are over an hour away. Although we do recommend putting those town on your to do list while in West Texas , we do not recommend staying there the night of the wedding as it will be late and far for you.
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What amenities does Terlingua Ranch offer?
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They have a pool! Bring swim attire. They have laundromat and plenty of sand, it’s the desert!
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How can I book a cabin?
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Simply call the front desk at Terlingua Ranch Lodge and ask to book under “Whisler wedding.” They should be able to provide a discounted rate.
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What if the cabins are all booked up by the time I call?
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You can start searching for an air bnb preferably in Terlingua Ranch Lodge. Search Terlingua and the hosts should specify it is within the Ranch. If it is not in the ranch and simply says Terlingua, Texas, you could be up for a good drive from the Ranch. There are also hotels in Terlingua proper.
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What should we wear? Attire ?
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You can wear just about anything to a Desert wedding and still have a great day! However, planning a bit for the climate and terrain will make your day easier and more enjoyable. Make Sure You Can Walk in the Sand Of course the most practical and safe option for footwear in the desert is closed-toed shoes. But if you're willing to watch where you walk a bit more, you'll be OK in opened toed shoes. Any no matter your footwear, it is definitely going to end up dirty and dusty. Majority of the event will be on a flagstone patio!
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Will there be enough cabins available for all guests invited ?
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No. We expect to only have enough for half of our guests and the rest will need to book elsewhere like previously explained.
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Why should we stay in cabins vs elsewhere ?
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Convenience. The Terlingua Ranch lodge cabins are walking distance to pool, ceremony area and party.
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Why should I only book the cabins verbally over the phone?
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That way you can get the discount