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Event coordination, catering, entertainment, and custom décor can be added on." } } ] } ] --- [![Rio Cibolo Ranch logo](/assets/rio-cibolo-ranch-logo-C96s1W4t.png)](/) [Weddings](/weddings)[Company Picnics](/company-picnics)[Team Building](/team-building)[Holiday Parties](/holiday-parties)[Church Retreats](/church-retreats)[Retreats](/retreats)[Special Events](/special-events)[Cabins](/cabins)[About](/about)[Blog](/blog)[Contact](/contact) [877-577-7667](tel:877-577-7667)[](tel:877-577-7667)Schedule a TourSchedule a Tour ![The Corral Decorated for the Holidays](/assets/batch4-05-k3LPD39V.webp) ★ # A Texas-Sized Holiday Celebration Give your team the end-of-year celebration they deserve — on a real Texas ranch with three bars, a full kitchen, and room for your entire company. Plan Your Party ★ ★ ★ 3 Full-Service Bars 5,000+ Max Guest Capacity 35+ Years of Celebrations 64 Cabins Next Door ★ ★ ★ End of Year ## A Night Your Team Deserves The holidays are when your team reflects on what they built together this year. Give them a night that says you see their hard work and you value who they are — not just what they produce. A holiday party at Rio Cibolo Ranch is the kind of night that makes your best people excited to come back in January. Skip the hotel banquet hall. Give your team a Texas ranch with stone fireplaces, open bars, a stage for entertainment, and the kind of atmosphere that feels like a real celebration — not a corporate obligation. ★ Holiday Season ★ The Difference ## What Makes This Night Different ### Atmosphere That Wows String lights under Texas skies, stone fireplaces glowing, and the kind of setting that makes every photo look magazine-worthy. ### A Real Celebration This isn't a conference room with streamers. It's a ranch with open bars, live music, and room for your team to actually enjoy themselves. ### The Gift of Connection The best companies invest in moments that bring people together. Your team will talk about this night for years. ![Holiday Party Under the Stars](/assets/batch1-04-Doai_2fj.webp) ★ ## Not a Hotel Banquet Hall. A Texas Ranch. String lights, stone fireplaces, and open skies The Night ## What Your Evening Looks Like ![Corporate holiday party cocktail hour at Texas ranch venue near San Antonio](/assets/holiday-party-cocktail-hour-texas-ranch-BiB83mnk.webp) 01 Cocktail Hour Your team arrives to string lights twinkling against the Texas sky. A bartender is pouring craft cocktails and cold longnecks. The stone fireplace is lit. Someone finds the charcuterie spread. The energy shifts — this isn't work anymore, this is celebration. ![Corporate holiday dinner celebration with toasts at Texas ranch event venue](/assets/corporate-holiday-dinner-celebration-texas-dwAb7876.webp) 02 Dinner & Toasts Everyone gathers around long tables for a seated dinner or a Texas BBQ buffet. Managers give toasts. Awards are handed out. The year's wins are celebrated. The food is incredible, the drinks are flowing, and for once, nobody is looking at their phone. ![Holiday party dance floor at corporate Christmas event venue near San Antonio](/assets/holiday-party-dance-floor-texas-venue-CHk42YVr.webp) 03 The Party The DJ drops the first track — or the band hits the stage. The dance floor fills up. The photo booth has a line. Someone challenges the CEO to a round of cornhole. By the end of the night, your team has bonded in ways no team-building exercise could replicate. The Vibe ## Celebrations Done Right ![Corporate holiday party socializing at The Corral venue](/assets/holiday-gallery-socializing-Dc3DAioN.webp) Corporate holiday party socializing at The Corral venue ![Holiday party buffet catering at San Antonio event venue](/assets/gallery-buffet-line-DTkc1uS2.webp) Holiday party buffet catering at San Antonio event venue ![Grilling under the lights at corporate holiday celebration](/assets/gallery-night-bbq-CPT6EkRs.webp) Grilling under the lights at corporate holiday celebration ![Photo booth fun at company Christmas party Texas](/assets/holiday-gallery-photobooth-BSWnOKa0.webp) Photo booth fun at company Christmas party Texas ![Branded steaks at corporate holiday dinner event](/assets/holiday-gallery-branded-steak-e-A-bRxt.webp) Branded steaks at corporate holiday dinner event ![Cowboy themed corporate holiday party entertainment](/assets/holiday-gallery-cowboy-party-ClrCRnCU.webp) Cowboy themed corporate holiday party entertainment ![Santa at corporate Christmas party Rio Cibolo Ranch](/assets/holiday-gallery-santa-DbP5WkYb.webp) Santa at corporate Christmas party Rio Cibolo Ranch ![Holiday wagon with lights at Texas ranch venue](/assets/holiday-wagon-lights-DiiLSdbS.webp) Holiday wagon with lights at Texas ranch venue ![Wagon with haybales and poinsettias holiday décor](/assets/holiday-wagon-haybales-BUToHuff.webp) Wagon with haybales and poinsettias holiday décor ![Holiday party tents at night Texas event venue](/assets/holiday-tents-night-DXOeCk5X.webp) Holiday party tents at night Texas event venue ![Tent interior with poinsettias holiday party decorations](/assets/holiday-tent-interior-poinsettias-BhAx9qV6.webp) Tent interior with poinsettias holiday party decorations ![Santa visiting corporate Christmas party at The Corral](/assets/holiday-corral-santa-d3F7QHes.webp) Santa visiting corporate Christmas party at The Corral ![Holiday party buffet setup at corporate event venue](/assets/holiday-buffet-setup-DULLvXT9.webp) Holiday party buffet setup at corporate event venue ![Couple by Christmas tree at company holiday celebration](/assets/holiday-couple-christmas-tree-CYZwjKnU.webp) Couple by Christmas tree at company holiday celebration ★ Full Service ## We Handle the Details Turnkey or DIY — we flex to your needs. Tell us your vision and we'll make it happen. ### Catering Bring your own caterer, use our catering services, or cook in our commercial kitchens with walk-in coolers and freezers. ### Full Bars Three bars with a full liquor license. Craft cocktails, cold beer, wine, and non-alcoholic options for everyone. ### Entertainment DJs, live bands, trick ropers, photo booths — we'll help you book entertainment that fits your party's vibe. ### Photo Booths Custom backdrops, props, and instant prints. Give your team memories they can take home that night. ### Decorations Our event coordinator can handle holiday décor from string lights to centerpieces — or bring your own decorator. ### Event Coordination A dedicated coordinator handles setup, timeline, vendors, security, and teardown so you can focus on celebrating. ★ Venues ## Choose Your Setting ![The Lily House](/assets/holiday-event-venue-lily-house-san-antonio-CSLxe1NZ.webp) Up to 150 Guests ### The Lily House Elegant and intimate with a creek-side deck perfect for cocktail hour, a full commercial kitchen, and charming Hill Country architecture that glows under holiday lights. View Video → Up to 5,000 Guests ### The Corral Go big. A massive covered event space with a stage for live entertainment, three full bars, commercial kitchens, and enough room for your entire organization to celebrate together. View Video → ![Ranch evening celebration glow](/assets/batch4-10-DCoYAC9T.webp) ★ Just 25 Minutes from San Antonio ## The Perfect Escape for the Holiday Season ![Overnight holiday party cabins at Texas ranch venue near San Antonio](/assets/retreats-hero-xa29f3CH.webp) Extend the Night ## Make It an Overnight Why rush home? Son's Rio Cibolo is right next door with 64 cabins, pools, and hot tubs. Turn your holiday party into a mini retreat your team will never forget. Wake up to the sound of the creek and enjoy a team breakfast before heading home. 64 Cabins 3 Pools 4 Hot Tubs [Learn More](/cabins) ### Holiday Dates Fill Up Fast The best weekends in November and December book months in advance. Don't wait — secure your date now and give your team the celebration they deserve. ★ Common Questions ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How far in advance should we book? ### Can you accommodate dietary restrictions? ### What kind of entertainment can you arrange? ### Is there parking for large groups? ### Can we do a themed holiday party? ### What's included in the venue rental? ## The Premier Holiday Party Venue Near San Antonio Rio Cibolo Ranch is the top-rated **holiday party venue near San Antonio**, offering a unique alternative to traditional hotel banquet halls and conference centers. Located just 25 minutes east of downtown San Antonio in Marion, Texas, our 900-acre ranch provides the perfect setting for **corporate Christmas parties**, **company holiday celebrations**, **end-of-year galas**, and **employee appreciation events**. Whether you're planning a **corporate holiday dinner** for 50 executives or a **company-wide Christmas party** for 5,000 employees, Rio Cibolo Ranch has the space, the staff, and the atmosphere to make your event unforgettable. Our venues include The Corral (capacity 5,000+) and The Lily House (intimate gatherings up to 150), both featuring **full-service bars**, **commercial kitchens**, and **dedicated event coordination**. We specialize in **holiday party catering in San Antonio**, **live entertainment for corporate events**, **photo booth rentals**, and **themed holiday decorations**. Our all-inclusive packages can include DJs, live bands, trick ropers, Santa appearances, and custom holiday décor. For companies looking to extend the celebration, Son's Rio Cibolo resort next door offers **64 overnight cabins** with pools and hot tubs — perfect for turning your **office Christmas party** into an **overnight holiday retreat**. Serving companies across **San Antonio**, **Austin**, **New Braunfels**, **Seguin**, and the greater **Texas Hill Country** region. Contact us today to reserve your **holiday party date** — popular November and December weekends book months in advance. ![](/assets/batch4-05-k3LPD39V.webp) ★ ## Plan Your Holiday Celebration Limited holiday dates available. Let's lock in your party before the best weekends are taken. Get Started From the Blog ## More on Company Holiday Parties [ ### Thanks-to-the-Company Holiday Parties: Venues Near San Antonio How to plan a holiday party that actually feels like thanks. Read More ](/blog/company-holiday-party-venues-san-antonio)[ ### Large Event Venues in San Antonio for 500+ Guests Big company? Here's what to look for when your headcount outgrows the standard ballroom. Read More ](/blog/large-event-venues-san-antonio)[ ### Event Venues Near Schertz & Cibolo, TX Local guide for companies headquartered in the Schertz/Cibolo corridor. 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