--- title: "About Rio Cibolo Ranch | Texas Event Venue Since 1987" description: "Nearly four decades of hosting unforgettable events on a 100-acre working ranch along Cibolo Creek. 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[View Our Venues](/venues)[Schedule a Tour](/contact) ★ ★ ★ 1987 Established 100 Acres 2mi Creek Frontage 25klbs Pecans / Year ★ ★ ★ ★ About Rio Cibolo Ranch ## Special Event Center ![Video thumbnail — Rio Cibolo Ranch](/assets/batch4-05-k3LPD39V.webp) Our Story ## From a Dream to a Texas Legacy Marjie and Henry Christopher opened Rio Cibolo Ranch in 1987. What started as a passion for Texas hospitality grew into one of the most well-known event centers in the San Antonio region. Over the decades, the ranch hosted countless corporate events, celebrations, and even large-scale concerts featuring George Strait, Selena, and Dwight Yoakam . They put years of hard work and love into building Rio Cibolo Ranch into something special — a place where groups of every size could come together, enjoy the beauty of the Texas Hill Country, and leave with memories that lasted a lifetime. ★ ![Marjie and Henry Christopher, founders of Rio Cibolo Ranch](/assets/about-founders-DQ40evgE.webp) Est. 1987 ![Longhorns Grazing at Sunset](/assets/ranch-pasture-donkeys-C-JuYJIa.webp) ★ ## This Is the Real Texas Longhorns, pecan trees, and a spring-fed creek — not a backdrop, a way of life A New Chapter ## Same Soul. New Energy. Son's acquired the ranch in 2023, updated and remodeled the facilities, and added Son's Rio Cibolo next door — 64 cabins, three pools, four hot tubs, and full resort amenities along two miles of creek. We are deeply committed to continuing the wonderful hospitality tradition that started here nearly four decades ago. The land, the creek, the pecan trees, the longhorns — they're all still here. We've just added the amenities and polish to make your event even better. Rio Cibolo Ranch is part of the Son's Getaways family, bringing professional hospitality management to a property with decades of soul. ![Son's Rio Cibolo new ownership team](/assets/about-new-owners-CGNbM4F-.webp) ★ The Land ## A Real Working Ranch This isn't a backdrop. It's a living, breathing Texas ranch with longhorns, buffalo, pecan orchards, and honey bees. ![Longhorns Grazing at Sunset](/assets/about-longhorns-CsaUfQQ-.webp) ### Longhorn Cattle Our longhorns graze the golden fields and guests can view and feed them up close. A true Texas experience that makes your event feel like the real thing — because it is. ![Buffalo Bonnie at the Ranch](/assets/picnic-arrival-buffalo-B39ha9g_.webp) ### Bonnie & Chip A buffalo named Bonnie and her beefalo offspring Chip — half longhorn, half buffalo — are ranch celebrities. "Cibolo" is the Spanish word for buffalo, tying the ranch's name to the very animals that call it home. ![Pecan Orchards Along the Creek](/assets/batch1-05-CjhX5Fz0.webp) ### Pecan Orchards 25,000 pounds of pecans harvested annually from the sprawling pecan orchards that shade the property. The majestic pecan trees create a natural canopy over event spaces and creek-side gathering areas. ![Bee Hives at the Ranch](/assets/about-honeybees-KexUFqO3.webp) ### Honey Bee Farming Our bees produce pecan honey from the flowering pecan trees — a unique ranch-to-table product. It's one of the small details that makes this place feel authentically Texan. ![Cibolo Creek Through the Pecan Trees](/assets/about-cibolo-buffalo-NVE3HLhW.webp) ★ "Cibolo" — the Spanish word for buffalo. The name connects the land, the creek, and the animals that have called this place home for generations. The Heart of the Ranch ## Cibolo Creek Two miles of gorgeous spring-fed creek water frontage run throughout the property. Cibolo Creek is the heart of the ranch — it's what gives this place its character, its beauty, and its name. "Cibolo" is the Spanish word for buffalo — tying the name to the land and the animals that have called this place home for generations. Kayaking, paddleboarding, swimming, tubing, and fishing are all available with a stay at Son's Rio Cibolo. The creek is the thread that connects every part of this property into one unforgettable experience. ![Cibolo Creek](/assets/batch4-10-DCoYAC9T.webp) ![Cibolo Creek](/assets/creek-waterfall-kayaks-JkfFIda5.webp) ![Cibolo Creek](/assets/about-creek-buffalo-8c4UTWZZ.webp) ![Cibolo Creek](/assets/5_SonsRioCibolo-D3fYPEBX.webp) ★ "Nearly four decades of Texas hospitality. From George Strait concerts to intimate family dinners — this ranch has seen it all, and it's just getting started." — Rio Cibolo Ranch ★ Location ## Just 25 Minutes from San Antonio Located in Marion, Texas — just east of San Antonio off I-10. Close enough for convenience, far enough for escape. Your guests drive 25 minutes from downtown San Antonio and arrive at 100 acres of Texas ranch land. Easy access from San Antonio, New Braunfels, Seguin, and the greater Texas Hill Country. Ample on-site parking for events of any size. Rio Cibolo Ranch Marion, Texas · Just off I-10 25 min from San Antonio · 15 min from New Braunfels ★ Explore ## See What We Offer [ ### Company Picnics Team-building events on 100 acres of ranch. Learn More ](/company-picnics) [ ### Holiday Parties Western-themed celebrations your team will love. Learn More ](/holiday-parties) [ ### Corporate Retreats Get your team out of the office and into nature. Learn More ](/retreats) [ ### Special Events Reunions, concerts, galas, and everything in between. Learn More ](/special-events) [ ### Our Venues Two venues — from intimate to massive. Learn More ](/venues) [ ### Cabins 64 cabins, pools, hot tubs, and creek access. Learn More ](/cabins) ![](/assets/batch4-05-k3LPD39V.webp) ★ ## Come See It for Yourself Schedule a tour and walk the property with our event specialist. You'll understand why groups keep coming back. [(518) 542-9958](tel:5185429958) [Schedule a Tour](/contact)[Book Online](https://book.birdeye.com/widget/scheduling/riociboloranch) ![Rio Cibolo Ranch](/assets/rio-cibolo-ranch-logo-C96s1W4t.png) A 100-acre working ranch and premier event center on the banks of Cibolo Creek, just 25 minutes from downtown San Antonio. Est. 1987 #### Events [Company Picnics](/company-picnics)[Team Building](/team-building)[Holiday Parties](/holiday-parties)[Church Retreats](/church-retreats)[Retreats](/retreats)[Special Events](/special-events) #### More [Cabins](/cabins)[About Us](/about)[Blog](/blog)[Schedule a Tour](/contact)[Leave a Review](/leave-a-review)[Son's Rio Cibolo](https://sonsriocibolo.com) #### Contact [877-577-7667](tel:877-577-7667)[info@riociboloranch.com](mailto:info@riociboloranch.com) 1101 Ullrich Rd Marion, TX 78124 [](https://facebook.com)[](https://instagram.com) Rio Cibolo Ranch is part of the Son's Getaways family of properties. · [Privacy Policy](/privacy-policy)