The Oasis on Lake Travis
Officially billed as the 'Sunset Capital of Texas'—perched 450 feet above Lake Travis with private Top-of-the-Oasis ballroom & open-air Starlight Terraces for 80 to 600+ guests.
Transparent Out-the-Door Event Ledger
Contract basis: Hybrid Room Rental + F&B Minimum · 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 | $10,500 | $28,000 |
| Dedicated Space / Room Rental Fee | $3,200 | $3,200 |
| Pre-Fee Contract Subtotal | $13,700 | $31,200 |
| Mandatory Admin & Service Charge (22%) Taxable · TX § 151.007 | $3,014 | $6,864 |
| Austin / Texas Sales Tax (8.25% on Subtotal + Admin Fee) | $1,379 | $3,140 |
| 0% Municipal LET · TX Ch. 183 Mixed Beverage Rule | $0 | $0 |
| True Out-the-Door Total
+32.1% statutory stack above quoted minimum
| $18,093 $82 / guest all-in
| $41,204 $187 / 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 Oasis On Lake Travis
“Tried loaded nachos, good start. Chicken fajitas were not tasty, skip that. Mango margarita and limeade mocktail were nice. Chocolate Tres leches cheesecake was really good however I dont know why they named it Tres leches? but since this…”
“If you stop by, you can enjoy a small outdoor exhibition featuring beautifully expressive bronze sculptures. You can also try seasonal dishes while taking in a panoramic view of the lake from above. Another popular spot is the love-lock…”
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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 Commodore Perry Estate, Auberge Resorts Collection (17.0% Austin Hotel Occupancy Tax + amenity fees disclosed upfront).
Austin Corridor Egress & Arrival Timing
22 minutes west of Domain NORTHSIDE / Apple / NVIDIA campuses via RM-2222 & RM-620, and 32 minutes northwest of Downtown Austin.
Tailored Texas Out-the-Door Event Budget
Single-Venue Out-the-Door Math (Standard Weekday Minimum): $13,700 base + 22% admin ($3,014) + 8.25% tax ($1,379)
Zero planner fee — compensated via standard commissionable venue & vendor partner agreements.
| Scope & Statutory Note | Low | Mid | High |
|---|---|---|---|
Private Venue Buyout & F&B Minimum (220 pax) Standard non-compression corridor minimum spend benchmark. | $27,434 | $31,900 | $37,642 |
Mandatory Venue Admin/Service (24%) + 8.25% Tax Exposes the real "++" stack: 24% admin/service fee ($7,656) is subject to 8.25% Texas sales tax ($3,263). | $9,390 | $10,919 | $12,884 |
Independent Local AV, Audio & Stage Rig (1 day) Saves ~$5,631 vs. captive in-house hotel AV (~$13,452 with 25% AV service fee). | $6,648 | $7,821 | $8,994 |
| Total Out-the-Door All-In | $43,472 | $50,640 | $59,520 |
Synchronized 3-Venue Hold Strategy
14m transfer · Private 10-Acre Walled Estate (8 Mins North of Downtown / 12 Mins South of Domain)
Walled 10-acre 1928 Auberge Italianate mansion, soaring stained-glass Chapel & formal European sunken gardens 8 minutes north of Downtown—$0 outside-AV fee.
42m transfer · Domain NORTHSIDE / Archer Hotel Block (36-Min Scenic Drive via RM-1431)
Multi-tiered Old-World Tuscan stone castle, arched chapel & cascading waterfall terraces perched high above 18 miles of Texas Hill Country & Lake Travis canyons.
1m walk · Domain NORTHSIDE / Silicon Hills Tech Corridor (Walkable) — Apple/NVIDIA/IBM 5–8 Mins
Silicon Hills' premier zero-resort-fee, zero-outside-AV-fee tech summit salon & 2nd-floor Texas limestone fireplace terrace in walkable Domain NORTHSIDE.