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back at the ranch
What’s Texas without a little cowboy twist? Indeed, Houston is a major cosmopolitan city with a high level of sophistication, but it still is chock full of rustic charm and nods to the ranching lifestyle of its early days. You don’t have to go very far from downtown to find working ranches and real-live cowfolk that will welcome your group to enjoy your company picnics, corporate team-building events and even elegant weddings at their fabulous venues. Take a look at what Houston-area ranches can offer your next event.
George Ranch Historical Park
Located just 30 minutes southwest of Houston, George Ranch Historical Park in nearby Richmond, is a serene country setting for corporate gatherings, meetings or team-building events. The park boasts four historic venues celebrating Texas history in the 1830s, 1860s, 1890s and 1930s; an open-air picnic pavilion; a 63,000-square-foot arena for rodeos, dinners, dances or trade shows for up to 2,500 people; and virtually unlimited open outdoor space. While special accommodations can be made to host a gathering at one of the historic sites, most events are held at the versatile Guy Lodge Hall, which has a stage and seats approximately 175 people. For more intimate gatherings, the adjacent Beasley Post Office comfortably seats about 40. The park also has a beautiful south yard area featuring centuries-old oak trees, a historic chapel and an outdoor gazebo. Custom event packages ensure a unique and personalized experience for companies to combine traditional business-meeting elements with fun ranch-based team-building activities during the day or into the campfire-lit evening.
Gordon Ranch
For more than 30 years, companies have been hosting picnics and special events at Gordon Ranch in Richmond. Great for social events, Gordon Ranch is also useful for corporate meetings and team building with 112 acres on which to do group activities. Gordon Ranch has several diverse spaces, such as the grand 7,000-square-foot climate-controlled Lodge overlooking the beautiful grounds and patio that accommodates 550 for a dinner and 800 theater style. For outdoor presentations or events, Gordon Ranch has an open-air Amphitheater and four open-air pavilions, each at 2,500 square feet. Overnight retreats are welcome at Gordon Ranch’s Feldman Village, which has two air-conditioned bunkhouses that sleep 50 each and the Cottage, with covered deck and complete kitchen, for group meetings and meals. Plus, Gordon Ranch’s qualified staff will ensure your requirements are fulfilled from planning and arrival through departure.
H & H Ranch
Since 1946, H & H Ranch has been a destination for corporate picnics and parties in Houston, accommodating from 50 to more than 3,000. As Houston’s premier facility, H & H Ranch has a great location and a “Texas” feel that is great for corporate picnics and family reunions at one of its seven outdoor pavilions. Corporate packages include a delicious BBQ meal carved to order in a reserved pavilion with access to the ranch’s many amenities, including the lazy river and wading pool, sand volleyball, basketball and horseshoes, a hay ride, cash bar and more. H & H Ranch now features an indoor event center as well that is available for all types of business and social events, including wedding receptions, corporate events and more.
Houston Farm and Ranch Club
The Houston Farm and Ranch Club was founded in 1947 by a group of prominent Houstonians involved in ranching to promote agriculture and ranching in the community. To help fund the organization and its mission, Houston Farm and Ranch offers several spaces for events. Outdoors, the ranch features the Main Arena, two buildings with a combined 90,000 square feet of covered space and aluminum bleachers for up to 3,500, and the Westside Area, which has an Old Western Towne setting with concrete flooring, stage, concessions stand and eating area. Houston Farm and Ranch also offers two air-conditioned venues. The Salt Grass Trail Building and Gazebo can accommodate up to 200 people and has a full kitchen and open covered porch. McAnelly Hall is a banquet and meeting room attached to the North Arena that features a partial kitchen, fixed wood bar and restrooms. Houston Farm and Ranch offers a list of preferred caterers or the option to bring your own, but all beer and wine must be purchased from Houston Farm and Ranch Club.
Lazy Acres Ranch
Lazy Acres Ranch in nearby Magnolia specializes in Houston-area private events, including company picnics, outdoor weddings and receptions. Sitting on 20 shaded acres with beautiful oak trees, Lazy Acres Ranch is great for team building or simply enjoying a company picnic with a softball field, volleyball and basketball courts, a miniature golf course, a catch-and-release fishing pond, children’s train rides and playground, swimming pool, nature walk, hay rides and more to entertain your guests.
back at the ranch
What’s Texas without a little cowboy twist? Indeed, Houston is a major cosmopolitan city with a high level of sophistication, but it still is chock full of rustic charm and nods to the ranching lifestyle of its early days. You don’t have to go very far from downtown to find working ranches and real-live cowfolk that will welcome your group to enjoy your company picnics, corporate team-building events and even elegant weddings at their fabulous venues. Take a look at what Houston-area ranches can offer your next event.
George Ranch Historical Park
Located just 30 minutes southwest of Houston, George Ranch Historical Park in nearby Richmond, is a serene country setting for corporate gatherings, meetings or team-building events. The park boasts four historic venues celebrating Texas history in the 1830s, 1860s, 1890s and 1930s; an open-air picnic pavilion; a 63,000-square-foot arena for rodeos, dinners, dances or trade shows for up to 2,500 people; and virtually unlimited open outdoor space. While special accommodations can be made to host a gathering at one of the historic sites, most events are held at the versatile Guy Lodge Hall, which has a stage and seats approximately 175 people. For more intimate gatherings, the adjacent Beasley Post Office comfortably seats about 40. The park also has a beautiful south yard area featuring centuries-old oak trees, a historic chapel and an outdoor gazebo. Custom event packages ensure a unique and personalized experience for companies to combine traditional business-meeting elements with fun ranch-based team-building activities during the day or into the campfire-lit evening.
Gordon Ranch
For more than 30 years, companies have been hosting picnics and special events at Gordon Ranch in Richmond. Great for social events, Gordon Ranch is also useful for corporate meetings and team building with 112 acres on which to do group activities. Gordon Ranch has several diverse spaces, such as the grand 7,000-square-foot climate-controlled Lodge overlooking the beautiful grounds and patio that accommodates 550 for a dinner and 800 theater style. For outdoor presentations or events, Gordon Ranch has an open-air Amphitheater and four open-air pavilions, each at 2,500 square feet. Overnight retreats are welcome at Gordon Ranch’s Feldman Village, which has two air-conditioned bunkhouses that sleep 50 each and the Cottage, with covered deck and complete kitchen, for group meetings and meals. Plus, Gordon Ranch’s qualified staff will ensure your requirements are fulfilled from planning and arrival through departure.
H & H Ranch
Since 1946, H & H Ranch has been a destination for corporate picnics and parties in Houston, accommodating from 50 to more than 3,000. As Houston’s premier facility, H & H Ranch has a great location and a “Texas” feel that is great for corporate picnics and family reunions at one of its seven outdoor pavilions. Corporate packages include a delicious BBQ meal carved to order in a reserved pavilion with access to the ranch’s many amenities, including the lazy river and wading pool, sand volleyball, basketball and horseshoes, a hay ride, cash bar and more. H & H Ranch now features an indoor event center as well that is available for all types of business and social events, including wedding receptions, corporate events and more.
Houston Farm and Ranch Club
The Houston Farm and Ranch Club was founded in 1947 by a group of prominent Houstonians involved in ranching to promote agriculture and ranching in the community. To help fund the organization and its mission, Houston Farm and Ranch offers several spaces for events. Outdoors, the ranch features the Main Arena, two buildings with a combined 90,000 square feet of covered space and aluminum bleachers for up to 3,500, and the Westside Area, which has an Old Western Towne setting with concrete flooring, stage, concessions stand and eating area. Houston Farm and Ranch also offers two air-conditioned venues. The Salt Grass Trail Building and Gazebo can accommodate up to 200 people and has a full kitchen and open covered porch. McAnelly Hall is a banquet and meeting room attached to the North Arena that features a partial kitchen, fixed wood bar and restrooms. Houston Farm and Ranch offers a list of preferred caterers or the option to bring your own, but all beer and wine must be purchased from Houston Farm and Ranch Club.
Lazy Acres Ranch
Lazy Acres Ranch in nearby Magnolia specializes in Houston-area private events, including company picnics, outdoor weddings and receptions. Sitting on 20 shaded acres with beautiful oak trees, Lazy Acres Ranch is great for team building or simply enjoying a company picnic with a softball field, volleyball and basketball courts, a miniature golf course, a catch-and-release fishing pond, children’s train rides and playground, swimming pool, nature walk, hay rides and more to entertain your guests.
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