The Veranda

The Veranda in San Antonio hosts corporate events, weddings and receptions from 25 guests up to 700 across a stone estate house, a climate-controlled pavilion, lawns and a former artist cottage. The property is at 1746 Lockhill Selma Road. Spice of Life Catering works on site, so an organizer can book the space and the kitchen together.

Seminars and company events The official site lists conferences, galas, casino nights, holiday parties and company retreats among the corporate events it hosts. It mentions a private conference room, breakout areas and a backdrop for presentations, for meetings both large and small. The estate house suits a day retreat or luncheon, while the pavilion takes a full conference, dinner or reception with room for presentations and audiovisual equipment.

Weddings and receptions Weddings are a core use of the estate. The South Lawn can seat 300 guests in a wide semi-circle for a ceremony, with a stone arch as the setting. The estate house has a bridal suite with a private restroom, a makeup counter and couches, and a separate groomsmen area with a wet bar, television and restroom. The Terrace and Fountain Courtyard suits smaller ceremonies. Receptions can move to the pavilion or the covered veranda.

Rooms and capacities The Estate House seats 25 guests indoors, or 75 when the event expands onto the covered veranda. The Pavilion is a four-season room with retractable glass doors and full climate control. It offers formal seating for up to 220 guests, or more for a reception layout with buffets, bars and a dance floor. The Terrace and Fountain Courtyard seats 80 or more. The Covered Veranda, with a tile floor, seats 50 for dining. The Cottage, a former art studio, seats 30 and has a private courtyard. Using several spaces together, the whole estate can host 700 guests.

Catering Catering is by Spice of Life, the on-site caterer, with international menus prepared under the chef named on the site, Mike Bomberg. The grounds have space for food stations, seating and bars, and the site mentions outdoor formats such as brunches, dinners, fiestas and Hill Country barbecues.

History and setting The main house dates from 1931 and is built of local stone. The site calls it the original castle on the hill. The grounds also include an artist cottage, an airy covered pavilion and rolling lawns lined with oaks. Wooded areas give outdoor events a green backdrop, and the covered veranda looks over the south lawn and connects to the house through a sunroom.

Getting there The address is 1746 Lockhill Selma Road, San Antonio, TX 78213. The site notes that parking is limited, which matters for a large event. For availability and a quote, use the contact form, call 210 366-1220 or write to sales@theverandasa.com.