The Ranch at Bell Springs is a private 11-acre hilltop ranch with oak-shaded ceremony sites and panoramic views — made for couples who want a small, unforgettable wedding.
11 acresPrivate hilltop land with unobstructed views on every side
Intimate by designMade for small weddings, elopements and vow renewals
2,000 sq ft porchWrap-around porch with panoramic Hill Country views
30 min to Austin5 minutes from downtown Dripping Springs
The venue
What is The Ranch at Bell Springs?
The Ranch at Bell Springs is an intimate wedding venue and private guest home on 11 hilltop acres in Dripping Springs, Texas. Overlooking the Texas Hill Country with unobstructed views from every side, it offers several outdoor ceremony and reception sites under live oak trees, a private garden, a 2,000 sq ft wrap-around porch, and a 3-bedroom home that sleeps up to 10.
Couples choose the ranch for small weddings, elopements, vow renewals and rehearsal dinners — close enough to Austin and downtown Dripping Springs to be easy for guests, private enough to feel like your own place. We encourage every couple to visit and see all the options in person.
Our most popular ceremony spot: a natural canopy of 100-year-old live oaks with the Hill Country behind you. String lights in the oaks are always connected, so evening celebrations carry no extra charge.
Garden & porch receptions
Gather your closest family and friends around one long table in the garden, then move to the 2,000 sq ft wrap-around porch for toasts, dinner and dancing with the Hill Country view.
Stay the whole weekend
The custom 3-bedroom, 3-bath home sleeps up to 10, so the wedding party can get ready on site, host the rehearsal dinner and wake up to the view.
The Ranch at Bell Springs is at 4913 Bell Springs Road in Dripping Springs, Texas 78620, in the Texas Hill Country west of Austin. It is about 5 minutes from downtown Dripping Springs.
What kind of weddings is The Ranch at Bell Springs best for?
The ranch is designed for small, intimate weddings, elopements, vow renewals and rehearsal dinners. Couples choose it for the private hilltop setting, panoramic Hill Country views and outdoor ceremony sites under live oak trees.
Can our wedding party stay on site?
Yes. The ranch includes a custom hilltop home with 3 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms that sleeps up to 10 guests (1 king, 3 queens and 2 sofa beds), with fresh linens and towels provided.
Is The Ranch at Bell Springs good for a small, intimate wedding?
The Ranch at Bell Springs is designed for small, intimate weddings — elopements, micro-weddings and celebrations with just your closest family and friends. Couples hold the ceremony under the live oaks and dine together in the garden or on the 2,000 sq ft wrap-around porch. Contact us with your guest count and we'll help plan the right setup.
Is The Ranch at Bell Springs LGBTQ+ friendly?
Yes. The Ranch at Bell Springs welcomes all couples.
Can we host a rehearsal dinner at the ranch?
Yes. Rehearsal dinners can be hosted on the 2,000 sq ft wrap-around porch for an additional fee. Contact us for availability and details.
Can we celebrate into the evening?
Yes. String lights under the live oaks are always connected, and evening use of the garden comes at no additional charge.
Does the ranch host corporate, nonprofit or other events?
Yes. Besides weddings, the ranch hosts corporate meetings and day retreats, nonprofit meetings and fundraisers, networking events, photo shoots, holiday parties, family reunions and yoga classes. Monday–Thursday events receive discounted rates, and nonprofits may use any caterer they choose.
How do I book a tour of the ranch?
Tours are held on Sunday afternoons from 1 PM. Pick an open Sunday and time in the tour request form on this page, email theranchatbellsprings@gmail.com or call 972-399-9966. We encourage every couple to visit and see the ceremony and reception options in person.
What is near The Ranch at Bell Springs?
The ranch is about 30 minutes from Austin, about 5 minutes from downtown Dripping Springs, H-E-B and local restaurants, about 1.9 miles from Bell Springs Winery, and 5 to 15 minutes from Hill Country venues such as Ma Maison, Camp Lucy and Creekside.
Book an appointment
Come see the ranch
Tours are on Sunday afternoons from 1 PM. Pick an open Sunday, tell us a little about your day, and we'll confirm. We'll walk the ceremony sites with you, show you the garden, the porch and the home, and answer every question.
