The Sanctuary Event Space Reviews

This venue was the best option we could find in Austin. The price, location, amenities and facilities were perfect. The purpose behind the foundation is very noble and besides getting married you’re also helping others.

Stunning space! The Sanctuary is a serene and beautiful setting for your special day. The outside area where ceremony and dinner typically take place is surrounded by greenery and a beautiful Oak tree. The dance floor is a perfect size for a 60-100 person wedding. The Sanctuary is a great location for out-of-town guests to get to from hotels in Austin. Jessica was great to work with throughout the entire process.

One consideration - The venue cost is appealing. And Sunday weddings there are even less expensive. But keep in mind you have to bring in all the vendors, including linens, tables, chairs, and tent if needed. Rentals like chairs and tables often have a higher delivery fee for Sunday deliveries/setups. In our case we paid $800 for the delivery fees alone on a Sunday! Please note that the Sanctuary does have an option to leave rental items on site overnight if they are neatly stacked at the ceremony site. This Monday pick-up option could reduce the fees for Sunday wedding.

We chose Sanctuary Event Space for our small Lord of the Rings-themed ceremony/reception in May 2018 The moment we stepped over the threshold and saw the massive old oak, the treehouse loft, the intimate and well-maintained grounds, we fell in love.
Sanctuary is close to downtown Austin and South Lamar bars/restaurants, but also completely nestled away into its own little world- the thick canopy cuts down on noise. While parking there isn't great (mostly street parking), it's easily accessible by Uber/Lyft from downtown and nearby hotels. Our wedding was only 45 people, and honestly I wouldn't try to squeeze 150-200 folks in there (as the website suggests this is the max occupancy). Unfortunately Sanctuary is not wheelchair accessible, but older family members with mobility issues didn't have any trouble getting around.
Not only was Sanctuary conveniently located, but it was super reasonably priced compared to other venues in the area! All proceeds from the venue cost go to the Amala Foundation, and it was gratifying to know that we were putting our money towards something meaningful. I definitely recommend shelling out the extra cash to rent the upstairs loft for the bridal suite- it was the perfect place to relax and get away from the insanity of everything on the wedding day. Although we didn't end up going there for our after-party, the Gibson Street Pub and the Highball cocktail bar are both within 1-2 minutes walking distance.
Special thanks to Jessica Ryan of 3 of Cups, who was an outstanding wedding planner. Not only did Jessica work with us on our budget- which was very low- but she hooked us up with the amazing vendors! Sanctuary has a close relationship with a long list of incredible caterers, bartending services, etc. Jessica was 100% organized and on top of every possible issue, and so kind and sincere.
Sanctuary is a magical place and it was an honor to be married there. Thanks Jessica & Amala Foundation, we love you!

I've been a regular member at Sanctuary Yoga for years, and my fiancé (now wife), and I were so excited to have our wedding in the space. It is an incredibly special, beautiful place and means the world to me and my wife - before our wedding and after.

Jessica and all the staff were terrific. Thank you Sanctuary Event Space for an absolutely perfect day!!! We love you!

WONDERFUL! The Sanctuary was the 2nd venue we toured and OH MY GOODNESS, we fell in love. If you are into a beautiful, zen-like and elegant atmosphere - this is for you! The space worked for our guest count (110) - there are pockets throughout that your guests can comfortably mingle.

Jessica and the people of Amala Foundation are very quick to respond - Thank you so much for providing such a memorable beginning to our new journey! =)

The Sanctuary Event Space was everything we wanted and more! Jessica Ryan from 3 of Cups helped answer all our questions and ensured we had a best day! The venue is absolutely breathtaking. The giant oak trees and whimsical grounds make you feel like you stepped into a fairy tale. The venue is conveniently located in the heart of South Austin. Many of our guests came from out of town so we loved that the venue would not require an expensive cab to or from our wedding. All of our guests were simply blown away that such a beautiful space exists right in the center of such a busy area.

We had a smaller wedding and had a difficult time finding a venue that wouldn’t feel ridiculous with a small number of people. I would recommend renting the upstairs loft. It was a wonderful space to get ready as well as have some alone time after the ceremony. If you’re looking for a beautiful and unique space for your wedding I would definitely recommend checking out The Sanctuary. It will take your breath away!

This venue was a dream come true for us! It is the most beautiful setting and fit perfectly with our wedding. We wanted something beautiful, rustic and outside. This fit all of that, plus the price point is extremely reasonable. The natural beauty of the oak trees combined with the lights and the greenery of the space was perfect. The venue was great to work with and I highly recommend it! Our guests also fell in love with it and we got so many compliments on the space. I can't say enough about its beauty. The location is also central-right of S Lamar in the heart of South Austin.

The venue Director of Events, Jessica Ryan, is FANTASTIC! She is extremely caring and pays a lot of attention to detail. You can tell she really loves her job and cares about the happiness of the couple. Jessica listened to all of our concerns, answered all questions and spent a lot of time with us going over everything to make sure we were happy and less stressed. 100% recommend this venue for a wedding or any other event.

Our wedding could not have been more perfect. The Sanctuary Event Space was perfect for us and our families and friends. An April wedding meant the venue was lush with greenery. Aside from table flowers and decor, we didn't dress up the venue anymore because it truly didn't need it. The staff was extremely accommodating and professional, and we were able to have the whole venue reserved for the day, which meant me and my girls could have hair and makeup done onsite in the bridal loft. Our families are both from out of town, so it was great to provide them with a truly unique Austin wedding experience. It's a day we'll never forget, and there's nothing we would have done differently.

This place is just a hidden gem in Austin and we were extremely blessed to host our 70-person wedding there. Fantastic location, beautifully built, and with an incredible event team. Jessica and Lee were amazing to work with. From our first phone call, through the planning process, and the actual wedding, they were extremely courteous and professional. We had the most frigid and wet weather over the weekend, but Jessica was able to assist us with tent measurements and ensured that our event would be a success (Don't let the weather stop you from booking this amazing venue; our clear tents with string lights looked amazing!). Jessica's attention to detail set her apart from any other venue manager I have worked with. I can't thank her enough for being an integral part of our wedding's success and I highly recommend Sanctuary for your next upcoming event.

LOVE the Sanctuary Event Space. It's a gorgeous venue, laid back, outdoors, and versatile. Pretty much everyone at my wedding was astounded by how pretty the space was. My vision was an easy going reception, with BBQ, craft beer, a fire pit for smores, and lawn games. Sanctuary was perfect, we didn't do the smores only because it was almost 100 degrees outside. It was especially pretty when we hung lanterns on the outdoor lights. All staff members were great, I worked mostly with Jessica who worked really hard to make sure everything we wanted came to light.

Beautiful venue. Almost magical.

Ultimately the sanctuary was perfect. The venue was physically amazing and beautiful and just what we wanted. I have to admit that we had some bumps in the road, and as a bride planning a wedding long distance (I moved across the country in the middle of my engagement), it is incredibly stressful for terms to change unexpectedly. Luckily, I had everything in writing all the way along and was able to resolve everything pretty quickly.
I suspect that the hitches have been ironed out, as they have hired a full time coordinator for their event rentals and I assume that if you work with her from start to finish, it is smooth sailing.
I'd surely recommend this venue, just make sure you keep track of the terms and price of everything yourself, as you go!
I really can't complain too much, my wedding was perfect and the day was amazing and AMALA Sanctuary was beautiful!

My daughter selected The Sanctuary from online searches and reviews. She also thought the money used to rent the venue in support of the Amala foundation, its mission and vision was an added benefit! We didn't have a lot of money to spend on the wedding ceremony and reception so the value for renting the event space was definitely within our limited budget. We felt we were getting a lot for our money! The Sanctuary is absolutely beautiful and my daughter's wedding was perfect!! Emily was the manager on duty on the day of; she was so thoughtful, polite and understanding. We felt very much welcome and at ease knowing she was there.
Our first in person visit to the venue solidified our decision to rent the space even though our meeting with the event director did not go as smoothly as I had wished; this did not change the fact that we wanted to keep our plans and have the wedding there because it's such a beautiful space.
All in all, my daughter's wedding was perfect and we were so pleased to have had it at The Sanctuary in support of the wonderful Amala foundation. I would definitely recommend The Sanctuary Event Space to anyone wanting to have a wedding or event in a wonderfully, beautiful setting.