The Ranch at San Patricio 20489 County Road 1740 • Mathis • TX 78368


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Why You'll Love This Place

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  • Acres of rolling green meadows, a tranquil pond, hundreds of graceful moss-draped trees, charming vintage-inspired backdrops…that’s just the start of the pretty sights you’ll discover at this special venue, which is conveniently situated between San Antonio and Corpus Christi.
  • Both of their gorgeous venues—Spanish Moss and Driftwood—boast indoor and outdoor facilities that work seamlessly together, and both include sweet dedicated outdoor chapels, ample seating, and stylish, purpose-built reception halls adorned with artfully curated, rustic-modern design details.
  • Rent the gracious Ranch House for the weekend so you can make the most of this special property—with comfortable guest rooms, a pool, and access to all sorts of games and activities, it’s an ultra-fun way to round out an unforgettable weekend.

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PRICES: What's this going to cost?

Package Prices
  • $8,500–11,500/event
  • Package prices vary depending on:
    • Space reserved
    • Guest count
    • Credit card or cash payment

  • All-Inclusive packages include:

    • Exclusive use of the property 8am–midnight
    • Wedding coordinator
    • Flowers
    • 1-hour rehearsal & use of the property for bridal or engagement photos
    • Dressing suites
    • Tables, chairs, and bar
    • Caterer's kitchen
    • Setup & teardown

    Please see the attached pricing PDF for more information.

COUPLES ARE ASKING: We've got answers

What's included when we book The Ranch at San Patricio, and what will we still need to pay for separately?

The Ranch at San Patricio in Mathis offers all-inclusive packages with exclusive use of the event center and grounds from 8am until an hour after your reception ends, including up to 6 hours of event time. Packages include outdoor ceremony seating, a covered cocktail patio with string lights, Chiavari chairs, round and rectangular tables, a bridal suite and groom's suite, a bar area, a DJ or band space, a one-hour rehearsal, complimentary parking with attendants, and setup and cleanup by staff. You'll still pay for your caterer, a $250 bar service fee if applicable and a $360 security officer fee for events serving alcohol or with 100+ guests.

Can we have both our ceremony and reception at The Ranch at San Patricio, or will guests need to travel between them?

Yes, The Ranch at San Patricio has two venues, Spanish Moss and Driftwood, and each has its own outdoor chapel and indoor reception hall, so guests stay in one place. Driftwood fits up to 200 guests and Spanish Moss up to 300, and packages include a covered cocktail patio with string lighting for the hour in between.

If we already have vendors we love, can we bring them to The Ranch at San Patricio or do we have to use yours?

You'll choose your caterer from The Ranch at San Patricio's approved, licensed and insured catering partners. Bar service comes from licensed vendors using the venue's bar area, with a $250 bar service fee if applicable that covers bartender wages and standard bar supplies, and a $360 security officer is required for events serving alcohol. The venue also shares a trusted vendor list for everything else.

What should we realistically expect to spend on a wedding at The Ranch at San Patricio, and is there a minimum?

At The Ranch at San Patricio in Mathis, all-inclusive packages are priced by guest count and venue. At Driftwood, it's $8,500 for up to 100 guests, $9,000 for 101–150 and $9,500 for 151–200; Spanish Moss runs $11,000 for 201–250 and $11,500 for 251–300. Those prices are for a Friday or Saturday, and Sunday–Thursday dates are discounted. Plan for catering, a $250 bar service fee if applicable and a $360 security fee if you serve alcohol or have 100+ guests. A $2,000 payment at signing holds your date, half the total is due 90 days later and the balance is due 90 days before the wedding.

How long do we get at The Ranch at San Patricio, and when does the music have to stop?

Your package at The Ranch at San Patricio includes exclusive use of the event center and grounds from 8am until one hour after your reception ends, with up to 6 hours of event time from the start of your ceremony to the end of your reception. Amplified music is allowed indoors and outdoors.

Where would our out-of-town guests stay near The Ranch at San Patricio, and can you help with a room block?

Your family and wedding party can stay right on the property at The Ranch at San Patricio. The Ranch House sleeps 15 and is $1,999 a night plus tax with a two-night minimum, and it comes with a pool and games and activities. The Ponderosa House, a modern ranch-style home, sleeps 6–8 for $999 a night plus tax. Check-in is 3pm and check-out is noon. If you book the Ranch House, you can also host a rehearsal dinner for up to 40 guests on the pool patio, bringing your own food and drinks.

What makes The Ranch at San Patricio different from the other venues near it?

The Ranch at San Patricio offers all-inclusive packages with exclusive use of the property, and two complete venues to choose from: Driftwood for up to 200 guests and Spanish Moss for up to 300, each with its own outdoor chapel and reception hall. Guests can stay on site in the Ranch House or the Ponderosa House, so the wedding easily becomes a weekend with a pool, skeet shooting, axe throwing and fishing. The setting is rolling meadows, a tranquil pond and hundreds of moss-draped trees, between San Antonio and Corpus Christi.

GUEST COUNT: How many people can we have here? What’s the max capacity?

Indoors Outdoors
Ceremony Seated 200 300
Cocktails, etc. Standing 300 0
Reception Seated 300 0
Meetings Total meeting capacity for this venue is 300.

Venue Info & FAQs

OPTIONS: What kinds of events can we have here?

  • All-Inclusive
  • Outdoor Ceremony
  • Ceremony
  • Wedding Receptions
  • Rehearsal Dinner
  • Special Events / Parties
  • Business Functions / Meetings
  • On-Site Accommodations
  • Late Night

POLICIES: What are the food, alcohol, music, and other rules here?

Price

$ • $$

Catering

Preferred list

Alcohol

In-house

Amplified Music

Indoors
Outdoors

Wheelchair Access

Wheelchair accessible

Availability

Year-round, daily.

STYLE: What’s the style and overall vibe of this venue?

Buildings & other settings available:

  • Chapel / Church / Temple
  • Inn / Lodge
  • Patio / Deck / Terrace
  • Ranch / Farm

VIEWS: What kind of views does this place have?

Peep the views you’ll enjoy from this venue!

  • Forest / Woods
  • Lagoon / Pond
  • Landscaped Grounds
  • Meadow / Fields
  • Panoramic

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