Meeting and event specifications in Fredericksburg, Texas -- in the Texas Hill Country

1. Meeting Planner Guide
One Beautiful & Historic German Texas Hill Country Town
+ A handful of unique conference hotels & meeting venues
+ 16 award-winning wineries, 70+ restaurants & over 150 boutiques, shops & galleries
= Your Next Successful & Memorable Meeting Destination

2. Conference Hotels
Facility Sq.Ft. Banquet Theater Classroom Square U-Shape
Baron’s Creek
Conference Ctr
2,360 140 185 120 35 25
Cypress Room 1,364 72 90 50 35 25
Fredericksburg Inn & Suites www.fredericksburg-inn.com 201 S. Washington Street, Toll Free (800) 446-0202, (830) 997-0202
Total sleeping rooms 103 • Total suites 10 • Total Function Space 3,700 sq.-ft..
Hampton Inn & Suites 515 E. Main Street, (830) 997-9696 www.fredericksburghamptoninn.com
Total sleeping rooms 54 • Total suites 10 • Total Function Space 2,500 sq.-ft.
Hangar Hotel & Airport Conference Center155 Airport Road, (830) 997-9990 www.hangarhotel.com
Total sleeping rooms 50 • Total Function Space 20,000 sq.-ft.
Facility Sq.Ft. Banquet Theater Classroom Square U-Shape
Conference Center 8,000 500 700 160 NA NA
Quonset A 1,000 80 80 40 32 28
Quonset B 800 48 50 32 24 20
Officer’s Club Briefing Rm 250 20 20 NA 12 NA
Pacific Showrm. 10,000 250 250 NA NA NA
Inn on Barons Creek Spa & Conference Center 308 S. Washington Street, Toll free (866) 990-0202, (830) 990-9202
www.innonbaronscreek.com Total sleeping rooms 90, Incl 7 B&B suites • Total Function Space 6,000 sq.-ft.
Facility Sq.Ft. Banquet Theater Classroom Square U-Shape
Nimitz Room (can be divided) 2,500 180 250 150 NA 60
Meusebach /Brodbeck
(can divide)
1,200
784/ 476
70 75 50 BA 28
Van der Stucken 350 40 50 35 NA 26
Facility Sq.Ft. Banquet Theater Classroom Square U-Shape
Meeting Rm. 2,000 75 125 75 75 75
Board Rm. 454 10 NA NA NA 25
One block off Main Street on five beautiful acres along Barons Creek. Two resort-style pools, outdoor fireplace,
picnic areas and complimentary deluxe continental breakfast.
On Main Street, within walking distance to restaurants, shops, art galleries, and
more. Pool with slide, gazebo area and complimentary continental breakfast.
Three miles from downtown, boutique hotel, resembles a 1940’s aircraft hangar with direct private aircraft access, Diner and Officer’s Club bar.
Two blocks from Main street, all-suite property on four scenic acres, pool, creek-side seating and complimentary deluxe continental breakfast. The Walch Haus Conference
Center offers built-in state-of-the-art audio/visual

3. Event Venues
Admiral Nimitz Museum Rental Facilities, 340 E. Main, (830) 997-8600 x 211 www.nimitzrentals.org - Offers several venues from the beautifully restored
historic ballroom & patio, board room, Cailloux Education Center and Ruff Haus; from 25 to 200 guests.
Albert Dance Hall and Beer Garden, 5435 South RR 1623, Albert, TX www.alberttexas.com – 88 year old Historic dancehall renovated back to its original glory;
entire town may be rented.
Fredericksburg Brewing Co, Bed & Brew, 245 E. Main St. • (830) 997-1646 www.yourbrewery.com – Indoor Biergarten with seating for 150 (4k sq ft).
Gillespie County Fairgrounds & Exhibition Hall, Hwy 16 South, (830) 997-2359 www.gillespiefair.com - 14,000 sq. ft. hall with capacity for up to 650.
Gillespie County Farm Bureau Center, 237 Equestrian Dr., (830)997-4396 - 6,000 sq. ft. hall, small meeting room & kitchen available. Capacity for 400+.
Gillespie County Historical Society, 312 W. San Antonio, (830) 997-2835 www.pioneermuseum.net - Historical museum complex, Social Hall (85 guests);
Sanctuary and 3 tree-canopied acres for up to 350 guests.
Kairos, The Celebration Barn, Hwy 16 South, (830) 990-9515 www.kairos-celebrationbarn.com -Featuring an Amish-style barn relocated from Ohio. 20 – 200
Lady Bird Johnson Golf Course Cardinal Room Highway 16 South, (830) 997-4010 www.golffredericksburg.com - Beautiful facility for up to 80 guests.
Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park, Hwy 16 South, (830) 997-4202
• Pioneer Pavilion – Capacity for 500 with stage and catering kitchen.
• Tatsch House – Historic farmhouse with kitchen facilities, courtyard and capacity of 70.
Lyndon B Johnson State Park Group Dining Hall, Highway 290 East, Stonewall, (512) 389-8900 - Capacity for 100 guests with a catering kitchen and picnic
area set on the banks of the Pedernales River.
Luckenbach Texas, Luckenbach, Town Loop off RR 1376, (830) 997-3224 www.luckenbachtexas.com - World-famous historic community with dancehall,
general store and bar; entire town may be rented.
Marktplatz Halls (City of Fredericksburg), Main Street, (830) 997-4202 - Three open-air pavilions located in the heart of the Historic District. Capacity 600+.
Pedernales Brewing Company, 97 Hitchin Post Trail, (830) 669-2917 www.pedernalesbrewing.com – Opened summer 2012 for tours and tastings. .

4. Wineries with Event Space
Becker Vineyards, Jenschke Lane/Hwy 290 East, (830) 644-2681, www.beckervineyards.com
Less than 15 miles from downtown Fredericksburg, offering outdoor space along with the 1800 sq.-ft. Lavender Haus, ‘Celebrate’
private tasting room up to 40 guests & ‘the Library’ up to 20.
Grape Creek Vineyards, 10587 E. US Hwy 290, (830) 644-2710, www.grapecreek.com
The experience here is like “Tuscany in Texas” with the architecture of the tasting rooms and the beautiful views of the Hill
Country. Grape Creek offers a 2,000 sp.-ft. private tasting room (with full-wine bar setup) along with outdoor patio space for “mid-
week” private reception & dining.
Messina Hof Hill Country, 9996 Hwy 290 East, (830) 990-4653 www.messinahof/mhhillcountry.php
10-acre estate just east of Fredericksburg offering 50 award-winning wines. Their VIP Room offers 1,100 sq.-ft. of private space;
also offer outdoor patio space (that can be tented) as well as the entire facility (approx. 5,500 sp.-ft.).
Pedernales Cellars, 2916 Upper Albert Rd, (830) 644-2037, www.pedernalescellars.com
Just east of Fredericksburg and offering amazing views of the Pedernales River Valley. The “Library” offers private space for up to
15 people; also the option of private events in their cellar and out on the deck for up to 75 people.
Torre di Pietra Winery, 10915 E. Hwy 290 East, (830) 644-2829,www.texashillcountrywine.com
This winery offers a covered piazza with seating for up to 150 people, also a variety of patios that can be tented to accommodate
various sizes for private receptions and dinners.
4.0 Cellars began as a collaboration between three Texas wineries - Brennan Vineyards, Lost Oak Winery, and McPherson Cellars, located
respectively in Comanche, Burleson, and Lubbock. The name 4.0 Cellars is inspired by the three separate wineries that came together to
form a matchless fourth winery, but the name also encompasses our common goal of striving for 4.0 perfection.

5. Wineries and Wine Tours
Taste the Hill Country, an award-winning wine adventure awaits!
4.0 Cellars
10354 E. US Hwy 290, (830) 997-7470
www.fourpointwine.com
Becker Vineyards
Jenschke Lane off Hwy 290 East, (830) 644-2681
www.beckervineyards.com
Bell Mountain Vineyards
Hwy 16 North, Willow City, (830) 685-3297
www.bellmountainwinery.com
Chisholm Trail Winery
Hwy 290 West, (830) 990-2675
www.chisholmtrailwinery.com
Fredericksburg Winery
247 W. Main St., (830) 990-8747
www.fbgwinery.com
Grape Creek Winery
10587 E. US Hwy 290, (830) 644-2710
www.grapecreek.com
Hilmy Cellars
12346 E. US Hwy 290 (830) 644-2482
www.hilmywine.com
Mendelbaum Cellars
10207 E. US Hwy 290, (830) 997-7000
www.mendelbaumcellars.com
Messina Hof Hill Country Winery
9996 Hwy 290 East, (830) 990-4653
www.messinahof.com/mhhillcountry/index.htm
Oberhof Winery & Wine Cellars
1406 S. Hwy 87, (830) 997-8969
(inside Das Peach Haus)
Pedernales Cellars
2916 Upper Albert Road, Stonewall, (830) 644-2037
www.pedernalescellars.com
Rancho Ponte Vineyard
315 Ranch Road 1376, (830) 990-8555
www.ranchoponte.com
Santamaria Cellars
12044 Hwy 16 South, (830) 998-5357
www.santamariacellarswines.com
Torre Di Pietra Winery
10915 E. US Hwy 290, (830) 644-2829
www.texashillcountrywine.com
Woodrose Winery & Retreat
Hwy 290 East 12 miles right on 662 Woodrose Lane, Stonewall, (830)
644-2539
www.woodrosewinery.com
Wine Tours
Fredericksburg Limo & Wine Tours
(830) 992-0696 or (830) 992-5609
www.fredericksburgtexaslimos.com
Texas Wine Tours
(877) TEX-WINE or (830) 997-TOUR
www.texas-wine-tours.com

6. Shopping is one of the number one reasons visitors come to Fredericksburg and for good reason.
Historic Main Street and the cross streets are filled with over 150, boutiques, shops and galleries.
You’ll find a staggering collection of home décor. & women’s fashion ranging from vintage to upscale
contemporary. Plus homemade jewelry, antiques, artwork, gifts and much, much more.
Attractions
Lyndon B. Johnson State Park and Historic Site, Hwy. 290 E., Stonewall, (830) 868-7128 - 16 miles from downtown Fredericksburg
 Sauer-Beckmann Living History Farm Visit a living history farmstead of the pioneers & see how farm families of a century ago lived. Learn about
seasonal activities such as sausage making, sheep shearing, canning, etc.
Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park, LBJ Ranch District offers public access to the ranch, Texas Whitehouse, LBJ’s birthplace, family cemetery,
old Junction School, grandparents’ home and ranch show-barn. Self guided & Park Ranger led tours.
National Museum of the Pacific War, 311 E. Austin, (830) 997-8600 Dedicated to preserve and interpret the understanding and education of current and
future generations of the historical significance and facts of World War II in the Pacific Theater.
Gillespie County Country Schools, maps at 302 E. Austin, (830) 997-6523 View 12 historic country schools in Gillespie County. A special map with
highlighted routes will direct visitors to schools in a particular quadrant of the county.
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, 16710 Ranch Road 965, (830) 685-3636 Huge, pink granite exfoliation dome that rises 425 feet above ground, 1825
feet above sea level, and covers 640 acres. It is one of the largest batholiths in the United States. Nice hiking trails and views.
Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park, Texas Hwy. 16 S (830) 997-4202 Open to the public at no charge; fishing, a baseball and softball field,
practice/multi-use field and regulation basketball court & newly reopened golf course.
Old Tunnel State Park (Bat Tunnel), Old San Antonio Hwy., 12 miles, (866) 978-2287 Learn the life history and ecology as you watch up to 3 million Brazilian
free-tailed bats emerge from an abandoned railroad tunnel; the smallest Wildlife Management Area in Texas.

7. Andy’s Steak & Seafood Grille, 413 S. Washington (830) 997-7865 {75}
August E’s, 203 E. San Antonio (830) 997-1585 {25}
Cabernet Grill, 2805 S. State Hwy 16 (830) 990-5734 {50}
Catfish Haven, 816 W. Min St (830) 997-9009 {50}
David’s Old Fashioned Pit BBQ, 342 W. Main (830) 997-7753 {50}
Der Lindenbaum, 312 E. Main St. (830) 997-9126 {20}
Farm Haus Bistro, 405 Whitney St (830) 997-8615 {40}
Fredericksburg Brewing Co., 245 E. Main St (830) 997-1646 {175}
Hill Top Café, 1006 N US Hwy 87 (830) 997-8922 {100}
Navajo Grill, 803 E. Main St (830) 990-8289 {40}
Hondo’s, 312 W. Min St. (830) 997-1633 {50+}
Rathskeller, 260 E. Main St (830) 990-5858 {100}
West End Pizza Co., 232 W. Main St (830) 990-8646 {50}
Restaurants with Private Dining
Rockbox Theater, 109 N. Llano, (830) 997-ROCK (7625) or (866) 349-6688 - Experience the only professionally cast live
music, guaranteed family-friendly, golden era – rock n roll show in the Hill Country; new performances each weekend.
Wildseed Farms, Hwy 290 East, 7 miles East of Fredericksburg (830) 990-1393 - Visit the largest working wildflower
farm in the US with 200 cultivated acres at its Hill Country headquarters just seven miles east of Fredericksburg.
Pioneer Museum, 325 W. Main, (830) 990-8441 - Experience the rich German heritage of Gillespie County. This 3.5-acre museum complex contains superb
examples of early German structures and artifacts.
 Vereins Kirche Museum, Center of Marktplatz, 100 block of w. Main St. - This unique building is a well-known landmark of the city of Fredericksburg in the
heart of town. Learn about the original “Society’s Church” and its interesting history.

8. Golf
Lady Bird Johnson Golf Course, Hwy. 16 South (800) 950-8147
Reopened September 2012 following a $2 million renovation with 7 new challenging holes. This beautiful 18-hole, par
72, 6,432 yard course, now meets US Golf Association specifications and will be the “best municipal golf course in the
great state of Texas” as stated by Golf Director & PGA Head Professional, Alan Wooley.

9. Fredericksburg Convention & Visitor Bureau
302 East Austin Street, Fredericksburg, TX 78624 (888) 997-3600 (830) 997-6523 (830) 997-8588 Fax
Laurie Hartz, Senior Sales Manager, cvbsales@fbgtx.org
Karyn Lee, Sales & Services Coordinator, cvbservices@fbgtx.org
www.visitfredericksburgtx.com http://www.facebook.com/fredericksburgtx http://www.twitter.com/visitfredtx
Top Reasons to Meet in Fredericksburg:
 Heart of the State – we’re central, just a short, scenic drive 75 miles west of Austin and 65 miles northwest of San Antonio.
 Walkability – Our Main Street Shopping & Dining District is one long National Historic Register District with a wide variety of restaurants,
Biergartens, German bakeries, wine tasting rooms and over 150 shops, galleries and one-of-a-kind treasures.
 Hill Country Beauty – We’re surrounded with ranch lands, wildflowers, nearby Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, LBJ Ranch and the
incredible natural beauty bestowed to this special part of Texas.
 Simple Pleasures – ‘Laid-back, eclectic, historic, a slightly slower pace, charming’ are just a few descriptions we continuously hear from
attendees who meet here. Enjoy a sunset at the top of E-rock, a Bier amongst colleagues, a shopping spree with your fellow association
members and a fine meal with your ‘work family’.
 Wine Country – With 16 award-winning wineries in Fredericksburg/Gillespie County, an afternoon group outing of wine tours & tastings
makes for a unique & memorable experience.
 Hill Country Hot Spot – People love our historic German town. Fredericksburg is consistently ranked as one of the top destinations in the
state and does wonders for attendance.