Ma Maison
23-acre European vineyard-valley estate in Dripping Springs: antique French wrought-iron Green Cathedral, lakeside Trellis Bell Tower & 4,500 sq. ft. Great Hall with $0 outside-AV fee.
Transparent Out-the-Door Event Ledger
Contract basis: Flat Venue Buyout Rental · Includes Texas's statutory +31% service-and-tax stack upfront.
| Statutory Cost Line Item | Standard Weekday | Peak Festival / Conference Week |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum F&B / Base Buyout Commitment | $12,000 | $29,000 |
| Dedicated Space / Room Rental Fee | $7,800 | $7,800 |
| Pre-Fee Contract Subtotal | $19,800 | $36,800 |
| Mandatory Admin & Service Charge (21%) Taxable · TX § 151.007 | $4,158 | $7,728 |
| Austin / Texas Sales Tax (8.25% on Subtotal + Admin Fee) | $1,977 | $3,674 |
| 0% Municipal LET · TX Ch. 183 Mixed Beverage Rule | $0 | $0 |
| True Out-the-Door Total
+31% statutory stack above quoted minimum
| $25,935 $137 / guest all-in
| $48,202 $254 / 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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“Absolutely loved this venue for my wedding. Everyone was so friendly and easy to work with. If you want to feel like a princess on your wedding day definitely book with Ma Maison! I felt like a real life princess from the bridal suite to…”
“My fiancee and I began our wedding planning journey by going to a number of wedding venues in the Austin area. After touring Ma Maison with Eduardo, we knew that Ma Maison was the venue for us, with its french / italian inspired…”
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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
2550 Bell Springs Rd (adjacent to Bell Springs Winery along the Dripping Springs wine trail)—36 minutes west of Downtown Austin via US-290.
Tailored Texas Out-the-Door Event Budget
Single-Venue Out-the-Door Math (Standard Weekday Minimum): $19,800 base + 21% admin ($4,158) + 8.25% tax ($1,977)
Zero planner fee — compensated via standard commissionable venue & vendor partner agreements.
| Scope & Statutory Note | Low | Mid | High |
|---|---|---|---|
Private Venue Buyout & F&B Minimum (190 pax) Standard non-compression corridor minimum spend benchmark. | $23,693 | $27,550 | $32,509 |
Mandatory Venue Admin/Service (24%) + 8.25% Tax Exposes the real "++" stack: 24% admin/service fee ($6,612) is subject to 8.25% Texas sales tax ($2,818). | $8,110 | $9,430 | $11,127 |
Independent Local AV, Audio & Stage Rig (1 day) Saves ~$5,203 vs. captive in-house hotel AV (~$12,430 with 25% AV service fee). | $6,143 | $7,227 | $8,311 |
| Total Out-the-Door All-In | $37,946 | $44,207 | $51,947 |
Synchronized 3-Venue Hold Strategy
1m walk · Private 282-Acre Dripping Springs Resort Campus (38 Mins SW of Downtown Austin)
The undisputed crown jewel of the 'Wedding Capital of Texas': 282 private creekside acres, restored 19th-century Vietnamese French-Colonial chapels, 41 luxury rooms & Tillie's culinary program.
35m transfer · Omni Barton Creek (22-Min Drive) & Downtown Austin (28-Min Drive via US-290)
AIA Design Award-winning minimalist white-board-and-batten architectural pavilion by acclaimed Texas architect Max Levy—perched on 20 sweeping Hill Country acres with $0 outside-AV fee.
34m transfer · Downtown Austin (27-Min Mopac/SH-45 Express) & AUS Airport (28-Min SH-45/SH-130 Hop)
World-famous since 1967: 500-acre Driftwood family ranch on Onion Creek serving legendary open-pit post-oak brisket across Pecan Grove, Limestone Pavilions & hilltop Thurman's Mansion for 75 to 800+ guests.