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Four Weddings and a…Beer-Drinking Goat?
Situated remotely between Big Bend National Park and Big Bend State Park, most guests arrive by private jet. Lajitas offers service on a fleet of Learjets, seating six to eight passengers each, for travel from all major cities in Texas in under one hour. The wedding festivities begin on the runway as the wedding party is whisked away, the bride’s party in one jet, the groom’s in another. Larger parties and other guests fly into Midland, TX and then travel to Lajitas aboard a chartered luxury coach.
A true Western wedding begins with a ceremony in the historic 1800’s Santa Maria Y San Jose Mission Chapel—newly restored with saltillo tile, adobe walls and hand-painted artistry, maintaining it’s original charm. The stagecoach then carries the bride and groom straight through town to the Western boardwalk where a chuckwagon dinner of Applewood Smoked Bandera Quail; Pork Tenderloin stuffed with a Homemade Chorizo; and all the gourmet “fixin’s” await your party. Live country music encourages Western dance and friends and family gather ‘round on bails of hay to take in the festivities.
Guests may do as much or as little as they choose during their stay at the 25,000-acre estate. From breakfast trail rides to poolside margaritas or an evening of live music at the Thirsty Goat Saloon, the wedding party and friends have plenty of activity. Tee times on the Ambush—our world-class, 18-hole golf course—may be scheduled for the fathers and the groomsmen, while the bridesmaids’ brunch on the patio of the Candelilla Café, before a day’s retreat to the Agavita Spa for pampering facials, body treatments and massages. All the while anxious mothers of the bride and groom shop along the boardwalk for a moment of peace.
Catering to the elite
traveler, Texas' first resort honored as a Leading Hotel of the World, Lajitas, The Ultimate Hideout, is a luxury development offering a boutique
resort of 72 luxury accommodations, property sales, private members golf
club, 2 restaurants, equestrian center, hunt club and more. For reservations
or to inquire about booking you prefect wedding, please call
877-LAJITAS (525-4827) or
for more information, contact Paula Biehler at 512.328.3935.
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Many towns can claim that the mayor’s an old goat. Just as
many can claim that the mayor sure likes his beer. Not many have the
privilege of beer-drinking goat for mayor—it’s true. Clay Henry the III is
the political pride and joy of Lajitas and most days he can be found holding
court at the Trading Post or in some cases, as a special guest at the
groom’s bachelor party! This is only some of the cowboy charm that
flourishes at Lajitas, the Ultimate Hideout. From cowboy adventure to
sophisticated Texas lure, Lajitas offers something unique for every wedding
party. More than you imagined, more than you knew, Big Bend is a rich and
rewarding wedding destination. Along the banks of the Rio Grande, amidst the
mystic Chisos mountains, there's a legacy of cowboys, a gourmet blend of
indigenous ingredients and regional game, and the relaxation of a secluded
full-service, luxury resort.
Lajitas makes dreams come true, offering complete amenities for a wedding
away including catering, pastry design, floral arrangement, entertainment,
and event coordination. An on-site wedding coordinator is available to
ensure an impeccably planned event and offer a perfect venue for every
wedding theme—whether it’s classic couture in the ballroom amidst elaborate
eccentricity; Victorian flair on the gazebo garlanded in roses and lilies;
or simple elegance on a starry, starry night with a wine and cheese picnic
to share.
Lavish accommodations are the setting at Lajitas with 80
guestrooms—the spectacular junior suites of the Officer’s Quarters with
private patios overlooking the Ambush golf course; one-room suites at
ranch-style La Cuesta; luxuriant cowboy décor at the Cavalry Post; and red
velvet laden, bordello rooms at the Badlands Hotel.
A relaxed, yet elegant atmosphere prevails at the Ocotillo
Restaurant, with rich cowboy décor and the bold vibrant artwork of Shanny
Lott. An ideal location for the rehearsal dinner or cocktail party, the
Ocotillo has an expansive bar, third-level observatory with unmatched views
of the Rio Grande and Mexico, and three dining rooms. The wine cellar below
promises an even more intimate dining affair. And for those that prefer that
Northern Exposure experience, don’t forget-- you can always wander down to
the boardwalk for beer with the mayor!