Private Events
If you seek an exquisite event space or destination wedding in the heart of Central Texas, look no further. Our venue, nestled in the picturesque town of Dripping Springs, is conveniently located just 45 minutes from Austin and 1.5 hours from San Antonio.
Our property epitomizes the natural beauty of the Hill Country, with its rolling hills and vibrant wildflowers. We promise to extend our renowned Texas hospitality to you and your guests, ensuring comfort and a memorable experience.
Whether you're planning a private luncheon with guided tastings or an intimate event with full room rentals, day-of coordinators, and professional chefs, we offer a range of options to suit your needs. Let us help you celebrate your special day in style. Our venue is the perfect venue to host your next gathering.
Continue exploring to discover all that our exceptional Hill Country event venue has to offer, and be sure to complete the form at the bottom so we can address any inquiries you may have.
Book a private luncheon for 2 hours in the beautiful Texas hill country, which includes a privately guided olive oil and balsamic vinegar tasting, lunch, and beverages.
Celebrate special events, like rehearsal dinners, wedding receptions, and small weddings, with us at the Olive Co.! Including a day-of venue manager, flexible catering and beverage options, stunning tablescapes, and full set-up and break-down.
Looking to host a corporate or work event? Book 4 hours of rental space with optional add-on experiences, food & beverage, flatscreen tvs, use of outside vendors, and more on-site entertainment!
Olive Oil Nutrition Info can be found here.
Olive Oil Calories = 119 per tablespoon
Q: What Does Extra Virgin Mean?
A: Our oil is extra virgin. Scientifically speaking, this means it has less than 0.8% acidity. Practically speaking, it means that once the olives are picked, they must be pressed within 24 hours, before the acid levels can build up. It also means that the temperature is kept low throughout the process of extracting the oil – this is what's known as 'cold pressed.' High temperatures extract more oil, but heat can destroy many of the subtle flavors and impair the taste of the oil. We make sure the temperature of the press never goes above 30 degrees Celcius / 86 degrees Fahrenheit. What all this means to you is that your oil tastes as fresh as the field it came from.
Q: The Secret to Good Olive Oil?
A: First, olive oil is like wine. Fruit varietal, climate, and soil all have a big impact on taste and quality. Just as with grapes, some olive varietals aren't up to the privilege of being turned to liquid but are only good for eating as fruit. There are also big differences between wine and olive oil. In wine-making, blending and aging play an important role. With olive oil, they don't; the oil that runs off the press is the finished product. There are no oak casks or years of waiting. Olive oil is no more and no less than whole olives, crushed. This means that we have to pay even more attention to the care of the tree and its fruit. Different olive varietals are suited to different parts of the world.We grow Pendolino, Arbequina, Mission, Coratina, and Leccino olives. These varietals create oil that is perfect for cooking or spreading on salads or bread.
The second part of our secret is the land. The hilly, limestone-rich areas of central Texas are almost identical to central Italy, which is considered by many to be the finest olive growing region in the world. The Central Texas climate and terrain is almost a perfect match
Q: What are the ingredients and nutritional value of your balsamic vinegars?
A:
Traditional Balsamic Vinegar:
Refuse: 0%
NDB No: 02069 (Nutrient values and weights are for edible portion)
|
Nutrient |
Units |
Value per |
Number |
Std. |
1.00 X 1 tbsp |
|
Proximates |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Water |
g |
76.45 |
4 |
0.586 |
12.23 |
|
Energy (2) |
kcal |
88 |
0 |
|
14 |
|
Energy |
kj |
369 |
0 |
|
59 |
|
Protein |
g |
0.49 |
4 |
0.101 |
0.08 |
|
Total lipid (fat) |
g |
0.00 |
3 |
|
0.00 |
|
Ash |
g |
0.37 |
4 |
0.06 |
0.06 |
|
Carbohydrate, by difference |
g |
17.03 |
0 |
|
2.72 |
|
Sugars, total |
g |
14.95 |
4 |
0.249 |
2.39 |
|
Sucrose |
g |
0.00 |
3 |
0 |
0.00 |
|
Glucose (dextrose) |
g |
7.57 |
3 |
0.779 |
1.21 |
|
Fructose |
g |
7.38 |
3 |
0.859 |
1.18 |
|
Lactose |
g |
0.00 |
3 |
0 |
0.00 |
|
Maltose |
g |
0.00 |
3 |
0 |
0.00 |
|
Galactose |
g |
0.00 |
3 |
0 |
0.00 |
|
Minerals |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Calcium, Ca |
mg |
27 |
4 |
3.15 |
4 |
|
Iron, Fe |
mg |
0.72 |
4 |
0.069 |
0.12 |
|
Magnesium, Mg |
mg |
12 |
3 |
2.222 |
2 |
|
Phosphorus, P |
mg |
19 |
3 |
4.958 |
3 |
|
Potassium, K |
mg |
112 |
6 |
20.075 |
18 |
|
Sodium, Na |
mg |
23 |
4 |
2.675 |
4 |
|
Zinc, Zn |
mg |
0.08 |
3 |
0.013 |
0.01 |
|
Copper, Cu |
mg |
0.026 |
3 |
0.007 |
0.004 |
|
Manganese, Mn |
mg |
0.131 |
3 |
0.015 |
0.021 |
|
Vitamins |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid |
mg |
0.0 |
1 |
|
0.0 |
|
Vitamin A, IU |
IU |
0 |
1 |
|
0 |
|
Vitamin A, RAE |
mcg_RAE |
0 |
0 |
|
0 |
|
Lipids |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fatty acids, total saturated |
g |
0.000 |
1 |
|
0.000 |
|
Fatty acids, total trans |
g |
0.000 |
1 |
|
0.000 |
Footnotes:
1 Contains 6% acetic acid. Total proximates do not equal 100%.
2 Acetic acid is included in energy calculation.
Flavored Balsamic Vinegars Red & White:
** flavoring does not have any effect on the nutritional, all flavoring is special natural flavoring.
Balsamic Condiment (Red):
Ingredients: Red Cooked or Concentrated Grape must, Red Wine Vinegar, Caramel Color. Contains Naturally Occurring Sulfites
Balsamic Condiment (White):
Ingredients: White Cooked or Concentrated Grape must, White Wine Vinegar, Caramel Color. Contains Naturally Occurring Sulfites
Our event room is 1,482 square feet and can accommodate 65 people max.
We do not offer private events for Holidays when the store and bistro are closed, such as Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. For Holiday hours, please click here.
If it is a holiday we are open, such as Memorial Day or Valentine's Day, you may inquire if the date is available.
Although we do offer private tastings during business hours, full room rentals are only available after 4pm daily.
All private events at the Texas Hill Country Olive Co. must end by 10pm.
Yes, we do allow live music at private events.
Although we do offer small, intimate weddings of 65 people or less, we do not consider ourselves a wedding venue, as we do not have a room available for grooms or the bridal wedding party to get ready for their wedding day.
However, we are happy to host intimate weddings, with a wedding ceremony in our outdoor space or indoors, and a reception inside our event space, at our small capacity.
If you're looking for a small, intimate wedding, we hope you'll choose us to celebrate your big day.
No, an event center is much larger scale and typically used for both public and private events.
We are a private events space with a much smaller capacity and square footage.
We are happy to host your intimate wedding ceremony outside, and have used the space under our beautiful oak trees as a outdoor ceremony site in the past.
However, reception spaces and other events can only be held in our indoor space.
No, we do not offer wedding or event packages at this time.
Yes, we require deposits, as well as an administrative fee, for all private tastings and events. Deposits vary, please inquire with your Event Planner.
Yes, we refund deposits within 30 days following your event, as long as no damages occurred.
We refund the full deposit if you cancel within 180 days of your private event with a room rental. We do not offer partial refunds.
This does not apply to private luncheons, in which the date for a full deposit refund is 7 days.
However, the administrative fee is non-refundable.
Yes, although we do offer in-house catering, you are more than welcome to look outside of the Texas Hill Country Olive Co. for your catering needs.
Free parking is available in our lot. However, during private luncheons during business hours, parking can be limited.
Yes, you need to purchase liability insurance through your own insurance provider for a 1 day event policy.
Yes, there are plenty of Airbnbs, VRBOs, and hotels to accommodate yourself or your guests during your visit. We recommend Dripping Springs as your home base when searching.
We recommend driving to our location, as we do not have public transportation in our quaint town.
Although Uber is available, prices are often high due to a lack of drivers.
We are close to numerous popular destinations in Dripping Springs Texas, such as the following:
