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Spring Lake At The Meadows Center For Water & The Envir
Raw space venue
The venue will provide just the space. You’ll bring in your own caterer and vendors.
Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing
Starting at $800
Guest capacity
Up to 200 seated guests
About this venue
Spring Lake is a picturesque site situated at the headwaters of the San Marcos River, and there are several options for your special day. We have spaces available at the Headwaters Green, the Meadow, or on our Rooftop overlooking Spring Lake's crystal waters. As a special treat to your guests, you can even reserve our historic Glass Bottom Boats! Spring Lake is an OUTDOOR venue with no cover. Clients are welcome to rent tents to accommodate their guests. There is one small conference room available, but seating and availability is very limited. Please keep this in mind when planning your date and time. Spring Lake can be the perfect site for weddings, rehearsal dinners, engagement parties, bridal showers, photo shoots, and more. Give us a call to set up a personalized tour, or visit on your own any day of the week to take a look for yourself.
Our event spaces
Headwater's Green
"It seems to me that the natural world is the greatest source of excitement; the greatest source of visual beauty; the greatest source of intellectual interest." — Sir David Attenborough
This area is a large open lawn overlooking Spring Lake, the Headwaters of the San Marcos River. It is capable of accommodating a very large number of people depending on the amount of furniture you rent. A view of Texas State’s Old Main building is a prominent feature.
Guest capacity
Up to 1000 Seated
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, After party, Couples luncheon, Other, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Accomodating”
Room cost
Texas State Student / Personnel / Department: $150(less than four hours)-$300(more than four hours) | Alumni and Non-Profit:$200(less than four hours)-$400(more than four hours) | Off-Campus Users: $300(less than four hours)-$600(more than four hours)
Roof Top
We'll be your inspiration
The Roof Top at Spring Lake Hall provides a bird's eye view of the springs and park below. It can accommodate up to 200 people for your gathering depending on the furniture you decide to rent.
Guest capacity
Up to 200 Seated
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Engagement party, After party, Couples luncheon, Other, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Picturesque”
Room cost
Texas State Student/Personnel/Department: $150(less than four hours)-$250(more than four hours) | Alumni and Non-Profit: $200.00(less than four hours)-$300(more than four hours) | Off-Campus User: $300(less than four hours)-$400(more than four hours)
Glass-Bottom Boat
We have spaces available at the Headwaters Green, the Meadow, or on our Rooftop overlooking Spring Lake’s crystal waters. As a special treat to your guests, you can even reserve our historic Glass Bottom Boats! Spring Lake is an OUTDOOR venue with nocover
Add a special touch to your events by reserving a glass bottom boat for you and your guests. 20 people will fit on one boat.
Ideal for
Elopement, Other
Included in this room:
In conjuncture with venue rental (does not apply to conference room rental) | 20/boat for 30 minute tour
Room cost
Texas State Student / Personnel / Department: $90 | Alumni and Non-Profit: $100 | Off-Campus Users: $135
South Lawn
Spring Lake is a picturesque site situated at the headwaters of the San Marcos River, and there are several options for your special day.
A new addition to our Special Event space, this is our largest space for events, at 40,000 sqft. It is located on the old golf course and looks out towards Sink Creek. It is highly recommended for events that are expected to have a large number of people attending.
Guest capacity
Up to 2500 Seated
Square footage
40,000
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, After party, Couples luncheon, Other, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“stunning”
Room cost
Texas State Student/Personnel/Department: $150(less than four hours)-$300(more than four hours) | Alumni and Non-Profit: $200(less than four hours)-$400(more than four hours) | Off-Campus Users:$300(less than four hours)-$600(more than four hours)
Spring Lake Hall Veranda
Can be rented Alone or in conjunction w/ other areas of the park
Overlooking Spring Lake and the restored meadow across the water, this paved area is the right size for small dinners or cocktail parties. Rent the adjoining Conference Room for the perfect buffet serving area. This area is limited to use after business hours.
Guest capacity
Up to 50 Seated
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, After party, Other, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“personal”
Room cost
Texas State Student / Personnel / Department: $150-$100 | Alumni and Non-Profit:$200-$75 | Off-Campus Users $300-$100
Exhibit Hall
Can be rented Alone or in conjunction w/ other areas of the park
Celebrate in style surrounded by interactive exhibits and aquariums. This space is perfect for small cocktail parties and may be rented alone or in conjunction with other areas of the park. This area is limited to use after business hours.
Guest capacity
Up to 40 Seated
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Other, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Beautiful”
Room cost
Texas State Student/Personnel/Department:$150-$100 | Alumni and Non-Profit: $200-$150 | Off-Campus User: $300-$200
Sycamore Point
Can be rented Alone or in conjunction w/ other areas of the park
With the Balcones Escarpment and Spring Lake as a lush backdrop, this area is the perfect spot for a small ceremony right by the water. This area also features a great view of Old Main.
Guest capacity
Up to 40 Seated
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Engagement party, After party, Other, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Charming”
Room cost
Texas State Student / Personnel / Department: $75-$50 | Alumni and Non-Profit: $100-$75 | Off-Campus Users: $175-$100
Conference Room
Clients are welcome to rent tents to accommodate their guests. There is one small conference room available, but seating and availability is very limited. Please keep this in mind when planning your date and time.
enter must coordinate with conference room management regarding all needs pertaining to set-up including additional furniture, A/V equipment, food delivery, etc. Renter will be responsible for their own set-up and clean-up of the room. Additional charges will apply if additional furniture or equipment is needed. The conference room is furnished with seven rectangular tables (63" x 31 1/2" each) and 31 rolling chairs. The conference room is also equipped with a drop down screen and overhead projector which is connected to a laptop computer that may be used for presentations. Maximum occupancy is 85 people, however this would allow for lecture style seating only, no tables.
Guest capacity
30-80 Seated
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Engagement party, After party, Other, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Private”
Included in this room:
Security is required for events at which alcohol is served unless the Dean of Students waives the requirement. *Rental of the Conference Room includes only the room use, furniture included with the room and AV equipment. Nothing else will be provided unless coordinated at the time of booking. The renting organization reserving the SLH Conference Room is required to clean-up and reset furniture to original layout at the completion of event. We are an environmentally conscience Center, therefore we request that all aluminum, plastic, and glass are placed in the designated receptacle. Also, all cardboard boxes should be broken down and placed next to the trash receptacle for recycling. If room is left in disarray and furniture is not reset to original layout, a charge of $50 will be applied immediately!
Room cost
Texas State Student / Personnel / Department: $100 Half Day-$200 Full Day | Alumni and Non-Profit:$125 Half Day-$250 Full Day | Off-Campus Users: $125 Half Day- $250 Full Day
Bus Loop
Give us a call to set up a personalized tour, or visit on your own any day of the week to take a look for yourself.
This is part of our blacktop parking lot and provides a large stable space for gatherings. Parties using this area will need to figure out another place to park their guests during the event. This area is most often used for large festivals.
Guest capacity
Up to 1000 Seated
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, After party, Couples luncheon, Other, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Fascinating”
Room cost
Texas State Student / Personnel / Department:$300 | Alumni and Non-Profit: $400 | Off-Campus Users: $600
All Park Festivals
Please keep this in mind when planning your date and time. Spring Lake can be the perfect site for weddings, rehearsal dinners, engagement parties, bridal showers, photo shoots, and more.
Organizations can make use of the full park grounds for large festivals and events. Past events like the Powwow, have included craft and food vendors, public speakers, dances, ceremonies, and more.
Guest capacity
Up to 2000 Seated
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Engagement party, After party, Farewell brunch, Other, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Accomodating”
Room cost
Texas State Student / Personnel / Department:$750 | Alumni and Non-Profit: $900 | Off-Campus Users: $1,250
Headwater's Green
"It seems to me that the natural world is the greatest source of excitement; the greatest source of visual beauty; the greatest source of intellectual interest." — Sir David Attenborough
This area is a large open lawn overlooking Spring Lake, the Headwaters of the San Marcos River. It is capable of accommodating a very large number of people depending on the amount of furniture you rent. A view of Texas State’s Old Main building is a prominent feature.
Guest capacity
Up to 1000 Seated
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, After party, Couples luncheon, Other, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Accomodating”
Room cost
Texas State Student / Personnel / Department: $150(less than four hours)-$300(more than four hours) | Alumni and Non-Profit:$200(less than four hours)-$400(more than four hours) | Off-Campus Users: $300(less than four hours)-$600(more than four hours)
Roof Top
We'll be your inspiration
The Roof Top at Spring Lake Hall provides a bird's eye view of the springs and park below. It can accommodate up to 200 people for your gathering depending on the furniture you decide to rent.
Guest capacity
Up to 200 Seated
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Engagement party, After party, Couples luncheon, Other, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Picturesque”
Room cost
Texas State Student/Personnel/Department: $150(less than four hours)-$250(more than four hours) | Alumni and Non-Profit: $200.00(less than four hours)-$300(more than four hours) | Off-Campus User: $300(less than four hours)-$400(more than four hours)
Glass-Bottom Boat
We have spaces available at the Headwaters Green, the Meadow, or on our Rooftop overlooking Spring Lake’s crystal waters. As a special treat to your guests, you can even reserve our historic Glass Bottom Boats! Spring Lake is an OUTDOOR venue with nocover
Add a special touch to your events by reserving a glass bottom boat for you and your guests. 20 people will fit on one boat.
Ideal for
Elopement, Other
Included in this room:
In conjuncture with venue rental (does not apply to conference room rental) | 20/boat for 30 minute tour
Room cost
Texas State Student / Personnel / Department: $90 | Alumni and Non-Profit: $100 | Off-Campus Users: $135
South Lawn
Spring Lake is a picturesque site situated at the headwaters of the San Marcos River, and there are several options for your special day.
A new addition to our Special Event space, this is our largest space for events, at 40,000 sqft. It is located on the old golf course and looks out towards Sink Creek. It is highly recommended for events that are expected to have a large number of people attending.
Guest capacity
Up to 2500 Seated
Square footage
40,000
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, After party, Couples luncheon, Other, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“stunning”
Room cost
Texas State Student/Personnel/Department: $150(less than four hours)-$300(more than four hours) | Alumni and Non-Profit: $200(less than four hours)-$400(more than four hours) | Off-Campus Users:$300(less than four hours)-$600(more than four hours)
Spring Lake Hall Veranda
Can be rented Alone or in conjunction w/ other areas of the park
Overlooking Spring Lake and the restored meadow across the water, this paved area is the right size for small dinners or cocktail parties. Rent the adjoining Conference Room for the perfect buffet serving area. This area is limited to use after business hours.
Guest capacity
Up to 50 Seated
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, After party, Other, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“personal”
Room cost
Texas State Student / Personnel / Department: $150-$100 | Alumni and Non-Profit:$200-$75 | Off-Campus Users $300-$100
Exhibit Hall
Can be rented Alone or in conjunction w/ other areas of the park
Celebrate in style surrounded by interactive exhibits and aquariums. This space is perfect for small cocktail parties and may be rented alone or in conjunction with other areas of the park. This area is limited to use after business hours.
Guest capacity
Up to 40 Seated
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Other, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Beautiful”
Room cost
Texas State Student/Personnel/Department:$150-$100 | Alumni and Non-Profit: $200-$150 | Off-Campus User: $300-$200
Sycamore Point
Can be rented Alone or in conjunction w/ other areas of the park
With the Balcones Escarpment and Spring Lake as a lush backdrop, this area is the perfect spot for a small ceremony right by the water. This area also features a great view of Old Main.
Guest capacity
Up to 40 Seated
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Engagement party, After party, Other, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Charming”
Room cost
Texas State Student / Personnel / Department: $75-$50 | Alumni and Non-Profit: $100-$75 | Off-Campus Users: $175-$100
Conference Room
Clients are welcome to rent tents to accommodate their guests. There is one small conference room available, but seating and availability is very limited. Please keep this in mind when planning your date and time.
enter must coordinate with conference room management regarding all needs pertaining to set-up including additional furniture, A/V equipment, food delivery, etc. Renter will be responsible for their own set-up and clean-up of the room. Additional charges will apply if additional furniture or equipment is needed. The conference room is furnished with seven rectangular tables (63" x 31 1/2" each) and 31 rolling chairs. The conference room is also equipped with a drop down screen and overhead projector which is connected to a laptop computer that may be used for presentations. Maximum occupancy is 85 people, however this would allow for lecture style seating only, no tables.
Guest capacity
30-80 Seated
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Engagement party, After party, Other, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Private”
Included in this room:
Security is required for events at which alcohol is served unless the Dean of Students waives the requirement. *Rental of the Conference Room includes only the room use, furniture included with the room and AV equipment. Nothing else will be provided unless coordinated at the time of booking. The renting organization reserving the SLH Conference Room is required to clean-up and reset furniture to original layout at the completion of event. We are an environmentally conscience Center, therefore we request that all aluminum, plastic, and glass are placed in the designated receptacle. Also, all cardboard boxes should be broken down and placed next to the trash receptacle for recycling. If room is left in disarray and furniture is not reset to original layout, a charge of $50 will be applied immediately!
Room cost
Texas State Student / Personnel / Department: $100 Half Day-$200 Full Day | Alumni and Non-Profit:$125 Half Day-$250 Full Day | Off-Campus Users: $125 Half Day- $250 Full Day
Bus Loop
Give us a call to set up a personalized tour, or visit on your own any day of the week to take a look for yourself.
This is part of our blacktop parking lot and provides a large stable space for gatherings. Parties using this area will need to figure out another place to park their guests during the event. This area is most often used for large festivals.
Guest capacity
Up to 1000 Seated
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, After party, Couples luncheon, Other, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Fascinating”
Room cost
Texas State Student / Personnel / Department:$300 | Alumni and Non-Profit: $400 | Off-Campus Users: $600
All Park Festivals
Please keep this in mind when planning your date and time. Spring Lake can be the perfect site for weddings, rehearsal dinners, engagement parties, bridal showers, photo shoots, and more.
Organizations can make use of the full park grounds for large festivals and events. Past events like the Powwow, have included craft and food vendors, public speakers, dances, ceremonies, and more.
Guest capacity
Up to 2000 Seated
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Engagement party, After party, Farewell brunch, Other, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Accomodating”
Room cost
Texas State Student / Personnel / Department:$750 | Alumni and Non-Profit: $900 | Off-Campus Users: $1,250
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