Spacious Ranch | Pool | Sleeps 40 | Zedler Mill

Lavender Gardens Resort Hosted by Lake Life Vacation Rentals, a 45-acre retreat perfect for family reunions and group getaways. With 4 properties sleeping up to 40 guests, there’s room for everyone to relax, reconnect, and make lifelong memories. Enjoy nature-filled surroundings and amenities designed for unforgettable gatherings, including a resort-style pool, game room, and fire pit. Ottine Springs 11 miles | Palmetto Park 11 miles | 5 Min Zedler Mill | Austin 50 mi | San Antonio 50 mi The space 🌿 Lavender Gardens Resort | 45-Acre Private Ranch Retreat for Large Groups | Sleeps 40 | Near Luling, TX Welcome to Lavender Gardens Resort, a private 45-acre Texas ranch retreat designed for large groups, family reunions, wedding parties, corporate retreats, church groups, and unforgettable gatherings. Located just minutes from the charming town of Luling, this peaceful countryside property offers four private homes on one exclusive ranch, allowing your group to stay together while still enjoying comfort, space, and privacy. Imagine mornings with coffee on the porch watching the sunrise, afternoons relaxing by the pool or floating nearby rivers, and evenings gathered around the fire pit under wide-open Texas skies. There are no nearby neighbors, no shared spaces, and plenty of room to breathe — just fresh air, quiet countryside, and the perfect place to reconnect. Whether you're planning a large family reunion, wedding weekend at Zedler Mill, corporate retreat, church gathering, birthday celebration, or friends getaway, Lavender Gardens Resort provides the ideal setting. Perfect for Large Groups & Special Gatherings Lavender Gardens was designed with group travel in mind, making it perfect for events and gatherings where people want to spend time together while still having their own space. Perfect for: ✔ Large family reunions ✔ Wedding parties staying near Zedler Mill ✔ Corporate retreats and team-building events ✔ Church retreats and youth groups ✔ Birthday parties and milestone celebrations ✔ Friends weekend getaways ✔ Multi-family vacations ✔ Holiday gatherings and special events With four separate homes on one private property, your group can gather, relax, and celebrate without feeling crowded. 💼 Ideal for Corporate Retreats & Team-Building Lavender Gardens Resort is an excellent location for corporate retreats, company offsites, leadership workshops, and team-building weekends. Located between Austin and San Antonio, it offers companies a peaceful environment away from the city while still being easily accessible. Companies love the property for: • Leadership retreats • Strategic planning sessions • Team-building weekends • Company celebrations • Creative brainstorming retreats • Remote team meetups The ranch offers large gathering spaces, outdoor areas for activities, and multiple homes so team members have comfortable places to stay. Many groups spend their days meeting, brainstorming, and collaborating, then unwind in the evening by the pool or around the fire pit. 🏡 Private Ranch Property | 4 Homes | Sleeps Up To 40 Guests Lavender Gardens Resort includes four separate homes on one private ranch, making it perfect for large groups who want both community and privacy. Everyone stays close together while still having comfortable personal space. 🏡 Lavender House (Main Ranch House) – Sleeps 10+ The Lavender House is the main gathering place for the property. Features include: 🛏 3 bedrooms • 2 King beds • 2 Queen beds • Bunk bed • Pull-out sofa 🛁 2 full bathrooms 🍳 Large fully equipped kitchen 🍽 Two dining areas for group meals 🛋 Spacious open living room 🎮 Garage game room featuring: • Pool table • Ping pong table • Giant Jenga • Giant Connect 4 This house naturally becomes the central hangout spot for group meals, meetings, and game nights. 🛏 Lavender Bunk House – Sleeps 15+ The Lavender Bunk House is a favorite for large groups. Features include: 🛏 5 Queen-over-Queen bunk beds (10 queen beds total) 🍳 Open kitchen and dining space 📺 Sitting area with TV ⚽ Foosball table 🚿 1 full bathroom with walk-in shower Perfect for kids, youth groups, friends traveling together, or team members during corporate retreats. 🌿 Sage House – Sleeps 8 Sage House provides a relaxing retreat within the ranch. Features include: 🛏 3 bedrooms • King bed • Queen bed • Twin bunk beds 🍳 Full kitchen 🛋 Spacious living and dining area 🛁 2 full bathrooms • Walk-in shower • Soaking tub Great for families, couples, or leadership teams wanting a quieter space. 🌼 Bergamot House – Sleeps 6 Bergamot House offers a cozy space ideal for smaller groups. Features include: 🛏 3 bedrooms • King bed • Two Queen beds 🍳 Full kitchen 🍽 Dining area 🛋 Comfortable living room 🛁 2 bathrooms with tub/shower combos ☀️ Outdoor Amenities & Ranch Activities Guests love spending time outdoors enjoying the peaceful ranch setting. Amenities include: 🏊 Private horseshoe-shaped swimming pool 🔥 Two fire pits for evening gatherings and s’mores 🏀 Basketball hoop 🏓 Ping pong table 🎱 Pool table ⚽ Foosball 🌳 45 acres of open countryside The property offers plenty of room for: • Outdoor games • Team-building activities • Family competitions • Relaxing nature walks 💍 Perfect Stay for Weddings at Zedler Mill Lavender Gardens Resort is a popular stay for wedding groups visiting Zedler Mill. This beautiful historic venue along the river is only minutes away. Our ranch is perfect for: • Wedding parties • Family traveling for the wedding • Getting ready before the ceremony • Relaxing after the celebration Many couples book Lavender Gardens for an entire wedding weekend experience. 💆 Spa Getaways Near Ottine Mineral Springs Just 15 minutes away is Ottine Mineral Springs. This unique wellness destination offers: 💧 Mineral soaking pools 🔥 Sauna and cold plunge experiences 🌿 A peaceful nature setting Guests often combine spa days with relaxing ranch evenings, creating the perfect balance of wellness and relaxation. 🌳 Parks & Outdoor Adventures Nearby Nature lovers will enjoy exploring nearby parks like Palmetto State Park. Activities include: 🥾 Hiking trails 🚣 Kayaking and canoeing 🐦 Wildlife viewing 🌅 Scenic picnic spots 🌊 River Tubing & Water Adventures Central Texas is famous for its river floating and tubing. Guests can enjoy tubing on: • The San Marcos River near Luling • The Comal River in New Braunfels • The Guadalupe River, one of Texas’ most popular tubing destinations These rivers are perfect for summer adventures with friends, families, and groups. 📍 Explore Central Texas Lavender Gardens sits in the perfect location between several popular Texas destinations. Luling – 5 Minutes • Float the San Marcos River • Visit Zedler Mill • Try legendary Texas BBQ at City Market Gonzales – 15 Minutes • Relax at Ottine Mineral Springs • Explore Palmetto State Park New Braunfels – 30–40 Minutes • Visit Schlitterbahn Waterpark • Dance at Gruene Hall • Visit Animal World & Snake Farm Zoo San Antonio – 1 Hour • The Alamo • San Antonio River Walk • Natural Bridge Caverns Austin – 1 Hour • Barton Springs Pool • Zilker Park • Texas State Capitol 🌅 Your Central Texas Group Retreat Whether you're hosting a corporate retreat, celebrating a wedding weekend, planning a family reunion, or gathering with friends, Lavender Gardens Resort offers the perfect place to slow down and reconnect. Come experience wide-open Texas skies, peaceful countryside, and the perfect setting for your next unforgettable group getaway. 🤠 Guest access Entire Access to the Property Other things to note Important Information to Consider Before Booking: Rustic Country Setting: Embrace the charm of a true country home surrounded by nature. Expect the occasional presence of country creatures such as spiders, scorpions, and wasps. Despite regular pest maintenance, these are part of the country experience. This home being on a ranch in the country, you may encounter various wildlife, including wild hogs, deer, snakes, frogs, and Wild Turkey. We also have working farm cats on the property. Please be aware and enjoy the unique ambiance of our countryside retreat. ABSOLUTELY No Hunting is permitting on the property. Well Water Details: These homes operate on well water, and on rare occasions, you may notice a faint sulfuric smell. Rest assured, the water is filtered, clean, and entirely safe to drink. Pet Policy: Regrettably, we cannot accommodate pets under any circumstances. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in maintaining a pet-free environment. Guest Limit and No Trespassing: The property can only accommodate a maximum of 40 guests, and only individuals included in your reservation are permitted on the premises. Pool is not heated ! Swim at your own risk ✅ This property has special local compliance requirements which include a signed rental agreement, ID verification, and a $2500 security hold. As an optional alternative to the security hold, you may opt in to purchase a non-refundable damage waiver provided by a third-party insurance company. The optional damage waiver is $99 for stays up to 10 nights, with an additional $4 per day for stays longer than 10 nights. Damage waiver purchases are optional. To make this process easy for you, we use a secure and very simple, app-free platform called Happy Guest. It is not an app, and you do not have to sign up for an account - it’s a safe and secure website. It also gives you a guest portal with all the info about the home and all of my favorite local spots. If you have any questions, just message us anytime! Happy to help!