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About Gathering Oaks Retreat
Based in Crawford, Gathering Oaks Retreat works with couples planning weddings throughout Waco, Texas. Couples touring this venue often compare it with nearby options such as The Will, The Bosque. Verified reviews from real couples appear below as they are earned — rankings on Lazo are never sold.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding venue in Waco
How much do wedding venues cost in Waco?
Venue pricing in Waco spans widely — from around $3,000 for simpler spaces to $15,000+ for full-service estates and resorts. The real number to compare is total cost: ask what's included (tables, chairs, linens, staffing) and what's required (mandated caterers, minimums, service fees).
What questions should we ask on a venue tour?
Ask about rain plans, vendor restrictions, overtime fees, when vendors can load in, what the service charge covers, and exactly when you get the space. Get the full fee schedule in writing before signing.
How does Lazo rank wedding venues in Waco?
Rankings come from the Lazo Score — verified reviews weighted for recency — and are never sold. Vendors without verified reviews yet start at the community baseline of 65 and earn their score as verified reviews arrive.
Waco weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in March, April, May, October, November. The driest months are July, August, September.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 59° | 36° | 14% | 5:12 PM | 5:48 PM |
| Feb | 63° | 40° | 14% | 5:42 PM | 6:15 PM |
| Mar | 70° | 47° | 15% | 7:04 PM | 7:36 PM |
| Apr | 78° | 55° | 15% | 7:25 PM | 7:57 PM |
| May | 85° | 63° | 18% | 7:44 PM | 8:18 PM |
| Jun | 93° | 71° | 15% | 7:59 PM | 8:35 PM |
| Jul | 97° | 74° | 9% | 7:59 PM | 8:34 PM |
| Aug | 97° | 74° | 10% | 7:38 PM | 8:11 PM |
| Sep | 91° | 67° | 13% | 7:02 PM | 7:34 PM |
| Oct | 81° | 56° | 15% | 6:23 PM | 6:56 PM |
| Nov | 69° | 46° | 14% | 4:54 PM | 5:29 PM |
| Dec | 60° | 38° | 13% | 4:50 PM | 5:27 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Waco Regional Airport (4.8 mi from Waco). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Waco.
Getting to Waco
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Waco Regional Airport | 4 mi | 5 min |
| GRK Killeen Regional Airport / Robert Gray Army Airfield | 51 mi | 1 hr 20 min |
| DAL Dallas Love Field | 91 mi | 2 hr 20 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth | 87 mi | 1 hr 50 min |
| Austin | 95 mi | 2 hr |
| Houston | 165 mi | 3 hr 20 min |
| San Antonio | 167 mi | 3 hr 30 min |
Straight-line distance from central Waco; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 316 Canyon Oaks Rd, Crawford, TX 76638, USA
- Where
- Crawford · 9 miles west of central Waco
- Listed under
- Wedding Venues · Wedding Caterers
- In Waco
- One of 26 wedding venues we list
- Phone
- (254) 307-1819
- Website
- Visit site
Around Crawford
- Wedding Venues nearby
- 7 within 10
- Communities served
- Woodway, China Spring
Distances are straight-line from Gathering Oaks Retreat; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Waco.
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