The Hills of Avalon
The Hills of Avalon has been hosting weddings and events since 2008 and underwent a full remodel in 2020. Perched on a hilltop, the property naturally benefits from cross breezes and sunsets that make it a perfect year-round setting for any photo shoot, event, or celebration.
Flexibility is at the heart of what we offer. Whether you prefer the elegance of a fully indoor event or want to take advantage of the outdoor patio areas, fire pits, and bar, there is something for everyone. The property also features nearby groves of trees and a twelve-acre private lake, perfect for outdoor gatherings with a little more room to breathe.
Our exclusive partnership with Vestals Catering takes your event well beyond a typical ranch gathering. And because Avalon is an unincorporated community in Ellis County, free from many of the restrictions of a big city, your event can be as distinctive and customized as you want, including helicopters, hot air balloons, drones, and fireworks.
About the Venue
The Property
Situated on the T Bar 21 Ranch, a real working cattle ranch with sixty-seven rolling acres, a twelve-acre private lake and a pond tucked into the landscape. This ranch wedding venue near Dallas offers wide open land, big sky, and room to make your day feel like its own world.
The Venue Space
Our indoor venue features 24-foot ceilings, a statement chandelier, and natural light throughout, with 180 degree views overlooking hundreds of rolling acres. Comfortably hosts up to 150 guests indoors for ceremonies, receptions, or both, with open acreage outside for gatherings well beyond that, making it one of the larger wedding venues near Dallas for couples who want room to celebrate.
Outdoor Spaces
Lakeside ceremony sites, open acreage for tents and additional seating, and multiple patios with an outdoor beverage bar. As a barn wedding venue near Dallas with acreage to spare, there's space to breathe, gather, and make the evening your own.
Wide Open Space
Fireworks, drone shows, helicopter arrivals, hot air balloon landings, this property has the airspace and acreage to handle all of it. As one of the few wedding venues near Dallas with room for a fireworks display or drone show, we partner with an in-house pyrotechnics team, so a fireworks finale is a simple addition to your day.
Amenities
On-site parking, restrooms, and full power access, with getting-ready spaces available for wedding parties, everything a Dallas-area wedding needs without leaving the ranch.
Capacity & Logistics
Hosts up to 150 guests indoors with flexible layout options for ceremony and reception, and open acreage outside for celebrations well beyond that, making this a fitting choice among wedding venues near Dallas. See our FAQ for vendor policies and event-day details.