Ivy Hall turned out to be the perfect location for my son's recent Welcome Reception the night before his wedding. As an event planner for much of my career, I was very exacting in what I wanted and Scott and his team managed to exceed my expectations, going above and beyond to make this evening memorable.The food was all very good, the staff was a pleasure to work with and I really appreciated being able to ship things directly to the site rather than having to worry about transporting everything since I don't live in Texas. I highly recommend this location if you are looking for a lovely outdoor party that also has some indoor space and a very flexible layout.
Bradley Martin
Beautiful landscaping with a great ambience. Food and drink were delicious! Highly recommend.
Mark Ruth
Great experience for our Wedding! Sam took care of so much planning and assistance beforehand and the crew & staff during our reception were on point! Thank you Chef Tim & Ivy Hall!
Samuel Heinz
My partner and I hosted 160 people at Ivy Hall for our wedding on April 22, 2023. The team at Ivy Hall absolutely knocked it out of the park! At each step along the way – from planning more than a year out up to the day of the wedding – the staff was responsive, easy to get along with, and genuinely helpful. They went above and beyond to deliver an amazing and unforgettable day.From a planning perspective, we appreciated that Ivy Hall has the space to host all parts of the wedding - from the ceremony to the reception, dinner, and dancing. The gardens are immaculately manicured, but also provide distinct zones for different parts of the day. They have clearly put thought into creating this as an event space, because each area was well equipped with the technical components needed for audio, which was helpful for our live band and DJ. We also appreciated the elegant lighting that brought an atmospheric feel to the evening, from the uplighting along the garden walls, downlighting around the pathways, and string lighting overhead. It is a truly beautiful space, with excellent views of the Tower of Americas that give the venue a sense of place: distinctly San Antonio.Another stand-out for us was the food and beverage service. The chef clearly knows her way around the kitchen and how to prepare for a crowd! They were flexible in helping us design the menu and were able to accommodate the different dietary needs of our guests. The chef and her team exuded creativity and thoughtfulness in the presentation and preparation of the menu items. From a logistical standpoint, they were also able to filter guests through the food and bar lines efficiently, ensuring that no one had to wait too long.Some other highlights:• Plentiful parking for guests as Ace Mart parking lot is available across the street• Located in the thriving Southtown neighborhood, centrally located to downtown San Antonio• Private space for the couple and family in the furnished storage container at the back of the lotIf you are considering Ivy Hall as a venue choice, I can’t recommend them highly enough! Aside from being great people to work with, the venue is beautiful, well-equipped for events, and offers excellent food and drink service. 10/10 would choose them again!
el mago
Went there on 3/29 for an industry mixer/venue open house, but it felt more like an employee appreciate party. Most of the folks there were in-house vendors who were drinking up the free alcohol. There didn't appear to be any sign-in sheets and no one greeted us when we entered. It all felt very....unfriendly, and a bit disorganized.It's a pretty venue for someone looking for a backyard wedding vibe.
Darlene K.
Attended the charcuterie class today. We got two pours of wine and a lesson on charcuterie board creation. I learned that I need to make it look like I spent 5 seconds making it. Also learned about flavor pairings and composition. Overall, totally worth it! Can't wait to come back!
Mel Eff
Company Christmas party was nice. The ambiance was lovely even though it was cold, the chimeneas and fire pits made it a whole lot better. Beautiful venue!
Ingrid Etienne
Attended the charcuterie class - amazing. We learned some great tips, were introduced to great pairings and met new friends. Will definitely come back!
Tappen Douglas
The entire event was flawless. Our event specialist went above and beyond from the very beginning. We loved everything about our experience and will definitely host more events here!
Our wedding at Ivy Hall was perfect! We wouldn’t change a thing. They made our dreams come true, from a Thai & Texan menu, to dreamy lighting and live jazz!The team was so helpful and friendly, and we had so much fun planning with them before the day even arrived! Everything I had dreamed up and pulled together for the big day, they executed perfectly. So grateful we found beautiful Ivy Hall, and thankful for the incredible team there and all of their hard work.
Andrea Perez
My friend and I did the charcuterie board class tonight and it was a fun time! It was great learning the history of charcuterie, making our own boards all while enjoying wine. Would suggest companies use this as a great team building event or just having fun with friends!
Erica Greenfield
This venue immediately caught our eye and we fell in love with it from the pictures alone when we first started looking for wedding venues. I reached out to them expressing our serious interest, and after a couple of days, they got in touch to schedule a call to see if they would be a good fit.Well, the sales rep completely ghosted me for our first meeting. Since I loved the venue so much, I gave them the benefit of the doubt and agreed to reschedule when they got in touch hours past our scheduled meeting time. The second time, they were almost a half an hour late and put me on hold in the middle of the call. Even still, I was willing to move forward with a proposal, which I had texted them specific dates and times to meet again to go over, per their request…that was four days ago, and it has been radio silence from them since then.Again, the venue is incredible and was #1 on our list when we began looking, but their planning staff has been underwhelming, to say the least. I am truly happy for, and honestly, envious of the couples that got five star service from them. We were excited to have that as well, but I guess this just isn’t our place.***UPDATE***I would be remiss if I did not add that Tim, the owner, did reach out to me herself in regard to this situation. She did not make excuses, apologized genuinely, and made a respectable effort to make things right.Unfortunately, everything up to this point left us uncomfortable with moving forward with them, but after speaking with Tim and other members of their staff, I am more confident that we were the exception, not the rule. We genuinely wish them the best, as it is clear that they do care deeply about their business.
CAROLINE BROOKS
My daughter and son-in-law had a gorgeous wedding at Ivy Hall. Prior planning with Ashley was easy and fun; I knew we were in good hands. The evening couldn’t have been better. The garden looked absolutely beautiful, the transitions from ceremony to cocktail hour to dinner to dancing were smooth, thanks to the most professional, responsive, friendly staff that I’ve ever encountered. So many guests commented about them. And the Tuscan-inspired menu was delicious! I wish we could do it all over again.
Shar D
Upon reflection of our wedding night and going through our photos, booking Ivy Hall was undoubtedly the best decision we made. First - the service and communication with Ashley, our venue coordinator, was stellar from the beginning. She responded warmly and timely to texts and e-mails. She was always willing to be present if we needed to come by the venue. Our experience with Ashley helped us towards having truly wonderful wedding.Second – the venue grounds. During the pandemic, my husband and I started gardening more and developed a true appreciation for Texas flowering plants – they are vibrant yet grow a bit untamed – quite like the state they are native to. To our absolute joy, Ivy Hall was sprawling with Turks Cap, Pride of Barbados, Gomphrena, and many more. We once visited the grounds prior to the wedding and witnessed the largest concentration of hummingbirds we had ever come across. The flowers paired with palm trees and bamboo creates a vibrant yet naturally ethereal atmosphere. The backdrop of the landscaping in our wedding photos seriously made for stunning photography. Added plus - full view of the Tower of Americas for your guests.Third – Tim the Girl catering and staff. When I first looked through photos of Tim the Girl catering, the plethora of colors and textures in the food really stood out. It was right in line with our vision for the wedding. The menu that Ashley and Tim the Girl came up with was delicious in both presentation and flavors! The best part is that Ashley and Tim the Girl customize the menu to your liking. They were very flexible with changing things on the menu and using seasonal foods. Ashley was like a dictionary of food dishes – we would note an ingredient we like and she would start spewing out dishes faster than we could comprehend :D They are indeed foodies. Our guests loved the Manchego cheese and chorizo appetizers, as well as the roasted butternut squash with goat cheese. The bread station was gorgeous! I wish I could have taken it home – whole grain breads paired with different butters and salts and spices. The chicken was juicy and tender and the potatoes perfectly cooked. Our guests loved the food!The staff were all so individually sweet. I didn’t have a chance to talk to all my guests that night but found myself chatting away with many of the staff members – they were kind, attentive, and reassuring.We are still fawning over how wonderful our wedding was and are so thankful for the efforts of Ivy Hall and Tim the Girl. We can’t recommend them enough!
Gorgeous venue when the weather is good
Ivy Hall turned out to be the perfect location for my son's recent Welcome Reception the night before his wedding. As an event planner for much of my career, I was very exacting in what I wanted and Scott and his team managed to exceed my expectations, going above and beyond to make this evening memorable.The food was all very good, the staff was a pleasure to work with and I really appreciated being able to ship things directly to the site rather than having to worry about transporting everything since I don't live in Texas. I highly recommend this location if you are looking for a lovely outdoor party that also has some indoor space and a very flexible layout.
Beautiful landscaping with a great ambience. Food and drink were delicious! Highly recommend.
Great experience for our Wedding! Sam took care of so much planning and assistance beforehand and the crew & staff during our reception were on point! Thank you Chef Tim & Ivy Hall!
My partner and I hosted 160 people at Ivy Hall for our wedding on April 22, 2023. The team at Ivy Hall absolutely knocked it out of the park! At each step along the way – from planning more than a year out up to the day of the wedding – the staff was responsive, easy to get along with, and genuinely helpful. They went above and beyond to deliver an amazing and unforgettable day.From a planning perspective, we appreciated that Ivy Hall has the space to host all parts of the wedding - from the ceremony to the reception, dinner, and dancing. The gardens are immaculately manicured, but also provide distinct zones for different parts of the day. They have clearly put thought into creating this as an event space, because each area was well equipped with the technical components needed for audio, which was helpful for our live band and DJ. We also appreciated the elegant lighting that brought an atmospheric feel to the evening, from the uplighting along the garden walls, downlighting around the pathways, and string lighting overhead. It is a truly beautiful space, with excellent views of the Tower of Americas that give the venue a sense of place: distinctly San Antonio.Another stand-out for us was the food and beverage service. The chef clearly knows her way around the kitchen and how to prepare for a crowd! They were flexible in helping us design the menu and were able to accommodate the different dietary needs of our guests. The chef and her team exuded creativity and thoughtfulness in the presentation and preparation of the menu items. From a logistical standpoint, they were also able to filter guests through the food and bar lines efficiently, ensuring that no one had to wait too long.Some other highlights:• Plentiful parking for guests as Ace Mart parking lot is available across the street• Located in the thriving Southtown neighborhood, centrally located to downtown San Antonio• Private space for the couple and family in the furnished storage container at the back of the lotIf you are considering Ivy Hall as a venue choice, I can’t recommend them highly enough! Aside from being great people to work with, the venue is beautiful, well-equipped for events, and offers excellent food and drink service. 10/10 would choose them again!
Went there on 3/29 for an industry mixer/venue open house, but it felt more like an employee appreciate party. Most of the folks there were in-house vendors who were drinking up the free alcohol. There didn't appear to be any sign-in sheets and no one greeted us when we entered. It all felt very....unfriendly, and a bit disorganized.It's a pretty venue for someone looking for a backyard wedding vibe.
Attended the charcuterie class today. We got two pours of wine and a lesson on charcuterie board creation. I learned that I need to make it look like I spent 5 seconds making it. Also learned about flavor pairings and composition. Overall, totally worth it! Can't wait to come back!
Company Christmas party was nice. The ambiance was lovely even though it was cold, the chimeneas and fire pits made it a whole lot better. Beautiful venue!
Attended the charcuterie class - amazing. We learned some great tips, were introduced to great pairings and met new friends. Will definitely come back!
The entire event was flawless. Our event specialist went above and beyond from the very beginning. We loved everything about our experience and will definitely host more events here!
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Our wedding at Ivy Hall was perfect! We wouldn’t change a thing. They made our dreams come true, from a Thai & Texan menu, to dreamy lighting and live jazz!The team was so helpful and friendly, and we had so much fun planning with them before the day even arrived! Everything I had dreamed up and pulled together for the big day, they executed perfectly. So grateful we found beautiful Ivy Hall, and thankful for the incredible team there and all of their hard work.
My friend and I did the charcuterie board class tonight and it was a fun time! It was great learning the history of charcuterie, making our own boards all while enjoying wine. Would suggest companies use this as a great team building event or just having fun with friends!
This venue immediately caught our eye and we fell in love with it from the pictures alone when we first started looking for wedding venues. I reached out to them expressing our serious interest, and after a couple of days, they got in touch to schedule a call to see if they would be a good fit.Well, the sales rep completely ghosted me for our first meeting. Since I loved the venue so much, I gave them the benefit of the doubt and agreed to reschedule when they got in touch hours past our scheduled meeting time. The second time, they were almost a half an hour late and put me on hold in the middle of the call. Even still, I was willing to move forward with a proposal, which I had texted them specific dates and times to meet again to go over, per their request…that was four days ago, and it has been radio silence from them since then.Again, the venue is incredible and was #1 on our list when we began looking, but their planning staff has been underwhelming, to say the least. I am truly happy for, and honestly, envious of the couples that got five star service from them. We were excited to have that as well, but I guess this just isn’t our place.***UPDATE***I would be remiss if I did not add that Tim, the owner, did reach out to me herself in regard to this situation. She did not make excuses, apologized genuinely, and made a respectable effort to make things right.Unfortunately, everything up to this point left us uncomfortable with moving forward with them, but after speaking with Tim and other members of their staff, I am more confident that we were the exception, not the rule. We genuinely wish them the best, as it is clear that they do care deeply about their business.
My daughter and son-in-law had a gorgeous wedding at Ivy Hall. Prior planning with Ashley was easy and fun; I knew we were in good hands. The evening couldn’t have been better. The garden looked absolutely beautiful, the transitions from ceremony to cocktail hour to dinner to dancing were smooth, thanks to the most professional, responsive, friendly staff that I’ve ever encountered. So many guests commented about them. And the Tuscan-inspired menu was delicious! I wish we could do it all over again.
Upon reflection of our wedding night and going through our photos, booking Ivy Hall was undoubtedly the best decision we made. First - the service and communication with Ashley, our venue coordinator, was stellar from the beginning. She responded warmly and timely to texts and e-mails. She was always willing to be present if we needed to come by the venue. Our experience with Ashley helped us towards having truly wonderful wedding.Second – the venue grounds. During the pandemic, my husband and I started gardening more and developed a true appreciation for Texas flowering plants – they are vibrant yet grow a bit untamed – quite like the state they are native to. To our absolute joy, Ivy Hall was sprawling with Turks Cap, Pride of Barbados, Gomphrena, and many more. We once visited the grounds prior to the wedding and witnessed the largest concentration of hummingbirds we had ever come across. The flowers paired with palm trees and bamboo creates a vibrant yet naturally ethereal atmosphere. The backdrop of the landscaping in our wedding photos seriously made for stunning photography. Added plus - full view of the Tower of Americas for your guests.Third – Tim the Girl catering and staff. When I first looked through photos of Tim the Girl catering, the plethora of colors and textures in the food really stood out. It was right in line with our vision for the wedding. The menu that Ashley and Tim the Girl came up with was delicious in both presentation and flavors! The best part is that Ashley and Tim the Girl customize the menu to your liking. They were very flexible with changing things on the menu and using seasonal foods. Ashley was like a dictionary of food dishes – we would note an ingredient we like and she would start spewing out dishes faster than we could comprehend :D They are indeed foodies. Our guests loved the Manchego cheese and chorizo appetizers, as well as the roasted butternut squash with goat cheese. The bread station was gorgeous! I wish I could have taken it home – whole grain breads paired with different butters and salts and spices. The chicken was juicy and tender and the potatoes perfectly cooked. Our guests loved the food!The staff were all so individually sweet. I didn’t have a chance to talk to all my guests that night but found myself chatting away with many of the staff members – they were kind, attentive, and reassuring.We are still fawning over how wonderful our wedding was and are so thankful for the efforts of Ivy Hall and Tim the Girl. We can’t recommend them enough!