Groups & Events at Rio Guadalupe Resort — Riverfront Hall & Pergola on the Guadalupe River

Gather by the water in New Braunfels. From family reunions and micro-weddings to RV rallies and team retreats, our Event Hall and Riverside Pergola offer river views, transparent rates, on-site parking passes, and cabins & RV sites steps away.

Choose Your Event Type

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Family Reunions

Make one riverside home base for all ages. Book cabins & RV rows side-by-side, gather under the pergola, and move inside the Hall for potlucks and slideshows.
  • Side-by-side lodging + casual meeting space
  • Playground & pool for downtime
  • Transparent venue rates & parking passes
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Micro-Weddings & Elopements

Say “I do” on the Riverside Pergola with the river bluff as your backdrop, then keep it cozy in the Hall. Quiet-hours keep the vibe mellow after dark.
  • Ceremony at pergola; reception in Hall
  • Intimate seating layouts up to 64
  • Vendor-friendly; easy guest parking
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RV Rallies & Clubs

Pull-through convenience for arrivals, a Hall that seats the whole group, and riverside time between meet-ups. Ask about rally rows near the hall.
  • Pull-through RV options on property
  • Hall day rates with chairs/tables provided
  • Parking passes included with Hall daily rentals
A bright, spacious community room with folding tables and chairs arranged in rows, a kitchen area on the left, bookshelves at the back, and large windows letting in natural light. An American flag stands on the right.

Corporate & Church Retreats

Change the pace with river views, Wi-Fi, and a kitchen setup for caterers. Use the pergola for breakouts or photos; keep evenings quiet to recharge.
  • A/C, heat, seating, Wi-Fi, kitchenette
  • Scenic outdoor breakout space
  • Lodging on site for overnights

Venue Details at a Glance

A modern cabin with a large covered porch, string lights, railings, picnic tables, and sliding glass doors, set in a grassy area with trees and blue sky in the background.

Event Hall

Overlooking the river with a deck for photos, the Event Hall seats up to 64 and includes Wi-Fi, A/C/heat, and a kitchenette (fridge, microwave, oven/range) plus a 14′ pecan serving counter. Perfect for receptions, reunions, rallies, and retreats.
  • Tables & chairs for up to 64 guests
  • Deck with Guadalupe River views
  • Wi-Fi • A/C & heat • kitchenette (see list)
  • Concrete pad below (now pergola) for outdoor seating
  • Mini rate card (short, link to details):
  • $150 — 2-Hour Rental
  • $500 — Guest Daily (incl. 25 parking passes)
  • $1,000 — Off-Road Daily (incl. 25 parking passes)
A modern outdoor patio with a pergola, dining table, chairs, and red sofa set beside a river. Surrounded by green trees and grass, the area is bright and inviting, with string lights and a grill nearby.

Riverside Pergola

A scenic, open-air setting beside the river bluffs—ideal for ceremonies, photos, or shaded gatherings. Check-in 9:00 AM; check-out 10:00 PM.
  • Riverside photo backdrop
  • Power at the pad; convenient access
  • Works as ceremony space or overflow seating
  • Mini rate card (short, link to details):
  • $85 — 2-Hour Rental
  • $185 — Guest Daily
  • $350 — Off-Road Daily

Weekday Passes (Sun–Thurs): $20/person; Parking: $20/vehicle. See Pergola page for details/availability.

Logistics, Parking & Quiet Hours

Sample Schedules (Templates You Can Borrow)

  • Fri PM: Arrivals; pizza/potluck in Hall; sunset photos at the Pergola.
  • Sat AM: Tubing or fishing; lunch break; playground & pool time.
  • Sat PM: Group photo; slideshow in Hall; quiet campfire chats.
  • Sun AM: Farewell brunch; staged checkouts.
  • 3 PM: Guest arrival & parking.
  • 4 PM: Pergola ceremony; couples’ portraits at river overlook.
  • 5–9 PM: Reception in Hall (catered buffet); toasts; first dance (low-amp).
  • By 10 PM: Sound off; teardown as scheduled.

Frequently Asked Group Questions

What’s the Hall capacity?

Up to 64 guests seated with included tables/chairs.

Yes, 25 parking passes are included with daily Hall rentals.

Check-in 9:00 AM; check-out 10:00 PM.

Yes; coordinate access and power.

Quiet hours 10pm–8am; keep sound mellow after 10.

Use weekday passes where applicable ($20/person; $20/vehicle). Availability may vary by date/season.