Mattie's at Green Pastures
Beloved 1893 South Austin Victorian homestead shaded by 300-year-old live oaks & roaming peacocks—Austin's soul-stirring wedding, rehearsal & anniversary estate.
Transparent Out-the-Door Event Ledger
Contract basis: F&B Minimum Spend (Room Rental Waived) · Includes Texas's statutory +33.1% service-and-tax stack upfront.
| Statutory Cost Line Item | Standard Weekday | Peak Festival / Conference Week |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum F&B / Base Buyout Commitment | $16,000 | $36,000 |
| Dedicated Space / Room Rental Fee | $3,500 | $3,500 |
| Pre-Fee Contract Subtotal | $19,500 | $39,500 |
| Mandatory Admin & Service Charge (23%) Taxable · TX § 151.007 | $4,485 | $9,085 |
| Austin / Texas Sales Tax (8.25% on Subtotal + Admin Fee) | $1,979 | $4,008 |
| 0% Municipal LET · TX Ch. 183 Mixed Beverage Rule | $0 | $0 |
| True Out-the-Door Total
+33.1% statutory stack above quoted minimum
| $25,964 $173 / guest all-in
| $52,593 $351 / 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 · Mattie's
“Mattie's was wonderful, an absolutely beautiful spot to celebrate my husband's birthday with our little kids. At first I was a little nervous because it looked like such a nice restaurant that I was worried my three little boys would be…”
“I visited for brunch for the first time with a friend after seeing so many beautiful posts about it on Austin pages—I knew I had to check it out for myself. When you arrive, there’s both street and lot parking (I chose street parking),…”
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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 Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa (17.0% Austin Hotel Occupancy Tax + amenity fees disclosed upfront).
Austin Corridor Egress & Arrival Timing
Tucked into historic Bouldin Creek / South Congress (78704)—6 minutes south of Palmer Events Center and 9 minutes from JW Marriott via S 1st St.
Tailored Texas Out-the-Door Event Budget
Single-Venue Out-the-Door Math (Standard Weekday Minimum): $19,500 base + 23% admin ($4,485) + 8.25% tax ($1,979)
Zero planner fee — compensated via standard commissionable venue & vendor partner agreements.
| Scope & Statutory Note | Low | Mid | High |
|---|---|---|---|
Private Venue Buyout & F&B Minimum (150 pax) Standard non-compression corridor minimum spend benchmark. | $18,705 | $21,750 | $25,665 |
Mandatory Venue Admin/Service (24%) + 8.25% Tax Exposes the real "++" stack: 24% admin/service fee ($5,220) is subject to 8.25% Texas sales tax ($2,225). | $6,403 | $7,445 | $8,785 |
Independent Local AV, Audio & Stage Rig (1 day) Saves ~$4,633 vs. captive in-house hotel AV (~$11,068 with 25% AV service fee). | $5,470 | $6,435 | $7,400 |
| Total Out-the-Door All-In | $30,578 | $35,630 | $41,850 |
Synchronized 3-Venue Hold Strategy
1m walk · Omni Barton Creek 76,000 sq. ft. Conference Wing (On-Site)
Panoramic glass-and-limestone Hill Country Pavilion overlooking 4,000 acres of Fazio fairways & limestone canyons—backed by 493 luxury resort rooms.
12m walk · Palmer Events Center Main Hall (On-Site) & Downtown Hotels (4-Min Bridge Hop)
Austin's premier open-shop municipal exposition & gala powerhouse: 70,000 sq. ft. column-free hall + 52,000 sq. ft. covered skyline terrace with $0 outside-AV fee.
8m transfer · Palmer Events Center (5-Min Drive) & Downtown Congress Core (7-Min Bridge Hop)
Architectural glass-and-oak ballroom wrapping around a private heritage live-oak garden courtyard at 1603 South Congress—$0 outside-AV fee + 83 boutique rooms above.