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Peninsula Ranch

A Private Texas Escape for Weddings, Gatherings, Memories

The ranch is a 500 acre private nature preserve with event facilities and lodging, just an hour from Dallas–Fort Worth. There is nothing else like it in North Texas: a special place for a rustic & elegant wedding weekend, corporate retreat, or just a relaxing getaway with family and friends. The property offers exclusive use, comfortable lodging, beautiful spaces and unforgettable experiences for you and your loved ones.

Your private Texas escape awaits — start planning your visit today.

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Weddings

The Most Private & Natural Waterfront Wedding Venue in the Dallas-Fort Worth Area, the ranch offers multi-day weddings, with time to get things right and the property all to yourselves. Time to enjoy your loved ones, decorate and rehearse, and no rushing to leave in the night afterwards. The ranch has lodging for up to 25 guests, and event facilities for up to 200. You will have the freedom to create the wedding you have dreamed of.

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Lodging

The Ranch has spacious lodging for up to 25 overnight guests. We welcome families and groups of all kinds, including wellness and corporate retreats. With numerous activities to choose from and over 7 miles of private shoreline, the ranch is a convenient oasis in the middle of the country, where people often find it hard to believe they are only an hour from Dallas. The main lodge offers comfortable guest rooms with private balconies overlooking the lake, and the nearby cabin has two bedrooms and bathrooms. Come to connect with nature and with each other. Start the day with a sunrise walk, unwind in the pool or hot tub. Have an adventure or just relax.

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What People Are Saying

“We had the most magical wedding day. I could not have asked for a better and more beautiful venue. The day was perfect and everyone enjoyed staying in the lodge. What an amazing place! We love it here.”

— The Callaways, Plano, TX

“Great location for a wedding! Lots of fun laughing with the wedding party and bonding beforehand. Thank you!”

— Becky and Paul Berger, Watertown, WI

“We could not have asked for a more perfect weekend. We’re happy to serve as a recommendation or reference — it was perfect!”

— Ryan and Meghan McCaig, Sunnyvale, TX

What To Do While You’re Staying at Peninsula Ranch

  • A person sitting on a wooden dock on Lake Tawakoni in Texas during sunset, with a colorful sky and distant shoreline visible in the background.

    Watch Sunrise & Sunset from the Dock

    Begin or end your relaxing day on the ranch over the water, with two Piers to choose from.

  • A man standing on a boat holds a very large fish, possibly a catfish, caught in Lake Tawakoni Texas

    Fish on Lake Tawakoni

    Lake Tawakoni is a premier fishing destination. We have a boat ramp and several miles of shoreline.

  • Guests enjoying the Temperature controlled pool at Peninsula Ranch in Dallas Texas

    Splash around in the pool

    The Ranch has a temperature controlled pool and hot tub, year-round.

  • Three Baby Goats that call Peninsula Ranch home - book your chance to feed the goats on our website!

    Feed our Baby Goats

    The Ranch is home to all sorts of animals, and our newest members: adorable baby goats!

  • A woman wearing hearing protection and a brown shirt, skeet shooting on Peninsula Ranch in Dallas Texas.

    Skeet Shooting

    Skeet shooting is onsite for guests looking for outdoor fun and friendly competition.

  • Deer standing on green lawn near trees near Lake Tawakoni on Peninsula Ranch

    Enjoy the Wildlife

    The Ranch is a Private Nature Preserve. We are dedicated to keeping it that way, and your patronage makes that possible.

  • Group of five women practicing yoga outdoors on yoga mats by Lake Tawakoni in Dallas Texas.

    Lakeside Yoga

    Double down on your relaxation with a private lakeside yoga class.

  • Nighttime scene at the Lodge: our cozy outdoor patio with a fire pit, wooden benches, and a lit pavilion structure behind it, with warm string lights overhead. Perfect scene for making memories on Lake Tawakoni Texas

    Gather around the Fire

    Embrace a new kind of night life outside our lodge with a cozy fire pit and plenty of seats. S’mores, anyone?

  • Indoor pool with wooden walls and large windows, showing outdoor trees and greenery; three women are floating on inflatable loungers in the pool, and a woman dressed in white is sitting on a platform by the pool, playing a crystal singing bowl.

    Floating Sound Bath

    Let everything melt away with a soothing sound bath while you float on our temperature controlled pool.

  • Children and adults enjoying the meadow on Peninsula Ranch

    Enjoy the Meadows

    The Ranch has wide open spaces along the lake for outdoor fun.

  • Hike through the woods

    Miles of trails, hundreds of acres

  • Group of five people swimming in Lake Tawakoni in Texas

    Take a Swim

    Take a dive in beautiful Lake Tawakoni.

Event Spaces for Every Occasion

Our 5,000 sq. ft. Event Hall accommodates events of all kinds, from Quinceañeras to Celebrations of Life, as well as Wedding Receptions. Beautiful outdoor spaces blend seamlessly with the indoor. Fully equipped with AV capabilities, catering-ready kitchens, and stylish layouts, the Ranch’s event facilities are perfect for any occasion.

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