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The Best Hidden Glamping Spot Near Austin, Texas for a Unique Wedding in the Hill Country

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Updated: Jan 24

A romantic glamping wedding at Talula Mesa Glamping Resort is perfect for couples near Austin who want a small wedding in a rustic and spectacular natural setting in the Texas Hill Country.

Bride and groom at their glamping wedding near Austin, TX in the hill country, standing on a wild hillside in tall grass just in front of a rustic cedar fence. Rocky hills quintessential of the Texas hill country are in the background, and the sun is setting just behind the hills.

Fancy saying "I do" surrounded by wildflowers, bluebonnets, or the tall grass in the Texas Hill Country? An intimate glamping wedding might be a perfect fit. This isn't just any glamping; it's the most gorgeous, unique glamping in the Texas hill country, located near Austin. In fact, it's so photogenic and design-forward that it made the covers of two Austin magazines and was featured in Austin Monthly.


See a tour of Talula Mesa Glamping Resort here, hosted by Kim Lewis Designs.

Tour Talula Mesa Glamping Resort in Marble Falls, Texas near Austin

While the glamping tents themselves are swoon-worthy, you'll be equally as impressed with the mind-blowing setting, high up on a mesa overlooking Lake Travis and miles and miles of wide-open hill country. Talula Mesa Glamping Resort sits on a million-dollar property above Lake Travis about halfway between Lago Vista, TX and Marble Falls. (It's the only glamping in Texas we've found with a lake view). Even when the lake is low, the sweeping views over the hill country are timeless and breathtaking. Each glamping tent is perched on the hillside facing Lake Travis and Spicewood, TX.




Talula Mesa Glamping boasts the very best views in the hill country over Lake Travis.

Everywhere you go on the sprawling 15 acres of Talula Mesa's glamping property, you'll be greeted with dazzling views due to the property's terraced design. When you first pull off the road onto Talula Mesa's drive, you'll pass through large stone pillars and onto several flat acres shaded by lush live oak trees. Four glamping tents are spread out in a semi-circle, all on the edge of the hillside that drops off to reveal jaw-dropping views over Lake Travis, Marble Falls, and Spicewood, TX. From there the property descends in terraces reminiscent of the Italian countryside, down towards the lake, culminating in a dry creek at the bottom of a ravine. Along the way is an open meadow, often full of wildflowers and tall grass in the spring and fall.


Glamping wedding in Texas. A bride and groom embracing on a bluff overlooking the Texas hill country, standing in a field of bluebonnets, under some live oak trees. The bride's veil is flowing behind her in the wind. The photo shows the view just beside the Grand Aztec tent at Talula Mesa Glamping Resort, near Austin, Texas
Say "I do" with the most romantic backdrop in the world: the wide-open Texas hill country. This photo was taken just outside of the Grand Aztec tent at Talula Mesa Glamping Resort in Marble Falls, Texas.

Several picturesque nooks are scattered over the property, perfect for saying vows.

It's difficult to choose from the beautiful spots tucked across Talula Mesa, including a wide-open point overlooking the lake and the hill country. If you prefer a more intimate setting for your ceremony, saying your vows next to a waterfall fountain or a natural spring below a fig vine-covered rock wall covered might be exactly what you're looking for. Or chose one of the live oak groves for your vows; another option is to set up chairs in the remote, meadow-like field.


Glamping Austin Texas. A wedding couple, bride and groom, laughing, holding hands, under a stone arch covered in green fig vines, at the bottom of a set of brick steps coming down a hillside covered in tall wild grass. Live oak trees cover the top of the hill in the back ground at Talula Mesa Glamping Resort in Marble Falls, Texas.

Host a romantic dinner under the stars.

Many couples host a small dinner or brunch for their guests in one of the live oak groves or along the terraced land just down the hill from the glamping tent, which overlooks Lake Travis and Marble Falls, Texas. Caterers and food trucks are allowed and encouraged. Some guests have partnered with one of the local picnic companies to wow their friends and families with a laid-back, fancy, yet intimate feast on blankets, pillows, and low tables filled with champagne, wine, cake, and a variety of delicious fare. This kind of on-theme meal is perfect for a glamping wedding and will certainly make your special day unforgettable.


Glamping wedding in the Texas hill country near Austin. Boho picnic setup includes a low picnic table with ivory colored decorations (blankets, pillows, pampass grass, feathers, and an ivory tablecloth). Crystal glassware. Picnic in the tall grass in a hill country setting in Marble Falls, Texas.
A glamping wedding with a romantic, oh-so-stylish boho picnic in the hill country

When is the best season for a glamping wedding at Talula Mesa Glamping Resort?

For reliably nice weather I suggest a spring or fall wedding, meaning late February, March, April, or early May; or October, November or even early December. One giant advantage of a spring glamping wedding is the fields of bluebonnets and other wildflowers abundant at Talula Mesa Glamping Resort and nearby. To learn more we created a post all about wildflowers and glamping. Generally the daytime temperatures are too hot in June, July, August, and September for you and your guests to spend extended time outdoors in fancy clothing. Those months are great for paddleboarding or spending time at the lake down the street, hopping in one of our plunge pools or cowboy pool, morning hikes, and generally hanging out outdoors in casual clothing, but sweating in a fancy suit or dress isn't as fun.


Bride in a wedding dress with her dog, standing in a field of tall grass overlooking Lake Travis and the Texas hill country at Talula Mesa Glamping Resort. The bride is looking away from the camera over the wide-open hills and sky, and we can see her long, brown hair and bridal veil blowing in the wind. A live oak tree frames the shot on the left side.
Glamping at Talula Mesa Glamping Resort is dog-friendly. The photo of this bride looking out over Lake Travis and Marble Falls, TX was taken just outside the Grand Aztec tent, looking out over the sweeping views of the Texas hill country towards Spicewood, Texas. This is the same view as from the private hot tub on the back porch of the Grand Aztec tent, a favorite honeymoon tent for glamping weddings.

Talula Mesa Glamping Resort is available for small glamping weddings near Austin and the hill country, with up to 30 guests. Details can be found on our glamping wedding page.


Glamping Wedding Quick Facts:

  • Location: just outside of Austin, in Marble Falls, Texas

  • Facilities: Primitive, outdoor only, except for the glamping tents themselves

  • Lodging: To hold a weekend wedding at Talula Mesa, you must rent all of the glamping tents, four in total for two nights. Weekday weddings can usually be held without renting any tents overnight.

  • Pros: Affordable, Gorgeous setting, rustic, primitive vibe, wildflowers, giant views, overnight glamping lodging, low cost, alcohol purchase not necessary, appeals to DIY enthusiasts, plenty of free parking, pets welcome, dog-friendly glamping, near the lake, 30-60 minutes to Austin, LGBTQ+ friendly.

  • Cons: limited to small weddings, no indoor space (tent rental is an option), only one restroom (you can rent a second), tables/chairs aren't included (you can rent your own and have them set up).


Bride and groom on a hillside in tall, dry grass overlooking Lake Travis in the heart of the Texas Hill Country. Behind the couple is a cedar fence, and the hills of Spicewood and Marble Falls are seen in the distand background. The photo is take just down the hill from the Grand Aztec glamping tent, near Austin, Texas.
Glamping at Talula Mesa Glamping Resort in Marble Falls, TX is a private affair, cloaked in privacy and seclusion. Glamping guests can host small, intimate weddings on our rustic property in the Texas hill country.

We hope you found this information helpful. We want to use our blog to increase awareness and support for locally-owned glamping sites, lodging, businesses, and wedding venues. Locally-owned businesses tend to provide a higher level of expertise, service, and dedication. They also keep money IN our communities, whereas corporate-owned or investor-owned businesses suck money OUT of our communities. As you plan your wedding we hope you will consider a locally-owned wedding venue and lodging near Austin or in the Texas hill country like ours. You can find locally-owned wedding venues on this wedding venue map. Below is a shout out to fellow locally-owned wedding venues around the country. If you know of locally-owned businesses near Austin, Marble Falls, or anywhere in the Texas hill country, please tell us about them in the comments so we can support them, too!


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