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Diversify Your Venue in the Houston Area
Oil Ranch
The Oil Ranch provides great opportunities for promoting team building and increasing morale on more than 50 acres of wide-open spaces in nearby Hockley. Catered company picnics or other events include a buffet-style dinner, private covered pavilion and unlimited refreshments all day while employees enjoy access to all of the ranch activities, including a hay ride, bucking barrel, petting zoo, fishing, softball field, basketball, volleyball, swimming pool, horseshoes, sack races, tug-of-war rope, treasure hunts, miniature golf and even paintball.

Regal Ranch
The Regal Ranch is a special events picnic facility on more than 37 acres just 15 minutes southwest of Downtown Houston in Stafford. Perfect for company picnics or family gatherings, all available ranch activities, from team-building games to rodeo activities, are included in the rental as is the cookhouse with a variety of Texas-style buffets. A 7,100-square-foot decorated barn is available for group bookings for small parties up to 5,000 guests and includes exclusive use of the ranch grounds and activities. Also available is the Nelson Pavilion, a new self-service 8,000-square-foot space for groups to customize by bringing their own food and drinks while they enjoy all the ranch activities. In addition to traditional ranch and picnic fun, Regal Ranch guests can stroll down the streets of Olde Town, catch a ride at the Train Depot, visit the Old General Store, attend a meeting at Town Hall and end up at the Regal Rodeo Arena for Texas-size rodeos.

Safari Texas Ranch
Safari Texas Ranch in Richmond is an elegant full-service facility that specializes in upscale weddings, galas, corporate meetings, company picnics and holiday parties. The expansive ranch has 10 charming indoor and outdoor facilities served by a professional staff that includes a dedicated special events coordinator, executive chefs and a full waitstaff with more than 20 years of experience. All events at Safari Texas Ranch, which can accommodate seating for 50 to 1,000, are customized to your needs and budget. Outdoor facilities at Safari Texas Ranch include the expansive Roman Garden, the Veranda Gazebo and the Safari Lodge Gazebo all beautifully appointed and perfect for wedding ceremonies. Inside, the ranch boasts several elegant spaces, including the Safari Lodge, the Grand Texas Ballroom and the intimate Rose Chapel.

So when you’re in Houston, consider a venue with true Texas heart and that famous Southern hospitality at one of these great ranches close to the heart of the city.

Resorting to breathtaking venues
Do you need an escape from the city for a destination but don’t want to travel too far or forgo the world-class services and amenities Houstonians in the know need to have? Consider holding a retreat, corporate convention or elaborate social engagement at one of the premier destination resorts in and around the Houston area.

La Torretta Lake Resort & Spa
Located 50 miles north of Downtown Houston on beautiful Lake Conroe in Montgomery, La Torretta Lake Resort & Spa offers luxury, comfort and discovery. With sandy beaches outlining the quiet lake inlet, the resort is the launching point for many water sports, but it also offers a premier convention and special event destination for groups from near and far. The dedicated team of 24-hour staff members and innovative culinary professionals at La Torretta help manage every detail of your event; and the complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access, in-house audiovisual equipment and on-site technical assistance staff make meeting here convenient and worry free. The property boasts three grand and luxurious ballrooms for weddings or social galas, including the Americas Ballroom with more than 9,500 square feet of unobstructed floor space ideal for exhibits and multimedia presentations. It accommodates 1,000 guests for receptions and 700 for banquets or meetings. The lakeside Versailles Ballroom with its wall-to-wall windows offers a blend of refreshing charm and modern sophistication while the Venice Ballroom offers stunning chandeliers and 4,144 square feet of meeting space. La Torretta also offers a variety of smaller rooms perfect for intimate dinners, meetings or receptions and the Europa Amphitheatre, which seats 85 and provides state-of-the-art audiovisual technology. As far as accommodations, La Toretta features suites with panoramic water views and private balconies and two-bedroom villas with assorted views set amid the newly designed signature golf course.

Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center

Imagine a beautiful botanical setting where you can host a large convention, book an important corporate meeting or plan a memorable wedding or special catered event less than an hour’s drive from Downtown Houston. Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center in Galveston is a perfect paradise for a weekend getaway, family vacation or destination corporate event. With 428 luxurious guest rooms and more than 100,000 square feet of state-of-the-art meeting and convention space, this world-class Galveston hotel and conference facility is set among 242 acres of botanical beauty and accented by magnificent pyramids that contain a living rainforest, a Texas-size aquarium and a Giant Screen 3-D Theatre.

Northwest Forest Conference Center
To host large or small corporate meetings, gatherings or weddings, just travel 30 minutes from Downtown Houston to find the Northwest Forest Conference Center settled on 100 gorgeous rural acres in Cypress. The resort provides a unique balance of rustic charm and first-class amenities amid stunning natural scenery that blends business with relaxation. Flowing fountains, impressive architecture and a fishing pond in this Old West–style resort sets it apart, especially at its elegant Settlement House or the authentic replica of the historic Alamo. The quiet country atmosphere and Texas-themed facilities offer an unmatched backdrop for events of all kinds in more than 17 conference and banquet rooms, the largest of which can accommodate up to 500. Overnight accommodations include 74 charming guestrooms, and guests enjoy a pool, tennis courts and gourmet meals prepared by an award-winning executive chef. Invigorate your corporate thinking in the privacy and seclusion of Northwest Forest or provide a glorious respite from the everyday for events large and small, casual or grand, all business or all fun.

   
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