The Contemporary Austin — Laguna Gloria
1916 Mediterranean stucco villa & 14-acre lakeside sculpture peninsula on Lake Austin—Central Texas's most poetic 501(c)(3) art gala & luxury wedding landmark.
Transparent Out-the-Door Event Ledger
Contract basis: Flat Venue Buyout Rental · Includes Texas's statutory +32.1% service-and-tax stack upfront.
| Statutory Cost Line Item | Standard Weekday | Peak Festival / Conference Week |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum F&B / Base Buyout Commitment | $15,000 | $32,000 |
| Dedicated Space / Room Rental Fee | $8,000 | $8,000 |
| Pre-Fee Contract Subtotal | $23,000 | $40,000 |
| Mandatory Admin & Service Charge (22%) Taxable · TX § 151.007 | $5,060 | $8,800 |
| Austin / Texas Sales Tax (8.25% on Subtotal + Admin Fee) | $2,315 | $4,026 |
| 0% Municipal LET · TX Ch. 183 Mixed Beverage Rule | $0 | $0 |
| True Out-the-Door Total
+32.1% statutory stack above quoted minimum
| $30,375 $190 / guest all-in
| $52,826 $330 / guest all-in
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Statutory Note: Austin and the State of Texas impose 0% municipal live entertainment tax on private venue buyouts, live bands, weddings, or corporate concerts. Hosted open bars follow Texas Tax Code Ch. 183 Mixed Beverage tax rules; qualified 501(c)(3) charities exempt 8.25% sales tax via TX Comptroller Form 01-339.
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Verified Google Reviews · The Contemporary Austin - Laguna Gloria
“A great outdoor museum. Dress accordingly and watch for the weather. We had to park on the side of the road which was free parking. This museum has cool sculptures views around the premise so be sure to explore all of it.”
“Overall, I enjoyed the sculpture garden especially the part where I admired the miffy sculpture which was an unexpected find in Texas. I noticed that there's a suggestion that you can go into the other location which was Jones Center in…”
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Unredacted Venue Specification
Nearest Corridor Guest Room-Block Partner · Zero Attrition
Hosting a standalone Austin estate wedding, brand house, or rooftop reception? Pair your buyout with a zero-attrition wholesale room block at JW Marriott Austin (17.0% Austin Hotel Occupancy Tax + amenity fees disclosed upfront).
Austin Corridor Egress & Arrival Timing
12 minutes northwest of Downtown Austin via Mopac (Loop 1) to W 35th St, perched on a tranquil wooded peninsula overlooking Lake Austin in Tarrytown.
Tailored Texas Out-the-Door Event Budget
Single-Venue Out-the-Door Math (Standard Weekday Minimum): $23,000 base + 22% admin ($5,060) + 8.25% tax ($2,315)
Zero planner fee — compensated via standard commissionable venue & vendor partner agreements.
| Scope & Statutory Note | Low | Mid | High |
|---|---|---|---|
Private Venue Buyout & F&B Minimum (160 pax) Standard non-compression corridor minimum spend benchmark. | $19,952 | $23,200 | $27,376 |
Mandatory Venue Admin/Service (24%) + 8.25% Tax Exposes the real "++" stack: 24% admin/service fee ($5,568) is subject to 8.25% Texas sales tax ($2,373). | $6,829 | $7,941 | $9,370 |
Independent Local AV, Audio & Stage Rig (1 day) Saves ~$4,776 vs. captive in-house hotel AV (~$11,409 with 25% AV service fee). | $5,638 | $6,633 | $7,628 |
| Total Out-the-Door All-In | $32,419 | $37,774 | $44,374 |
Synchronized 3-Venue Hold Strategy
16m walk · Fairmont Austin & Downtown Convention Core (5-Min Shuttle / CapMetro Rail)
East Austin's #1 multi-day SXSW, Consensus & AfroTech brand-house compound: 17,500+ sq. ft. vaulted industrial warehouse + private walled courtyard with $0 outside-AV fee.
1m walk · COTA 40,000 Sq. Ft. Events Center (On-Campus) & AUS Airport (12-Min Drive)
America's purpose-built Formula 1 Grand Prix circuit: glass-walled Main Straightaway lounges, pit-lane Paddock suites, and private hot-lap corporate buyouts 12 mins from AUS.
12m transfer · Downtown Convention Core (10-Min Drive) & AUS Airport (10-Min Drive)
Restored 1925 wood-truss railroad depot set on 4.5 gated wooded East Austin acres—100% open-catering, BYO-alcohol friendly, and $0 outside-AV fee 10 mins from Downtown & AUS.