unique wedding packages and experiences
Unique Elopements and Weddings
We create elopements and wedding experiences as they are meant to be: true to you.
All inclusive elopements with planning, styling and photography from Map + Compass Photography and Silver Thistle Events
Explore Ranches was born out of a desire to share some of the wildest and scenic places in the world with others. We offer authentic outdoor experiences and access to charming ranch homes on some of the world’s least explored private lands.
Each of our properties has its own character and way of experiencing the land. When you want an expert to provide an unforgettable day, whether it’s fly fishing, a ranch-to-table meal or songs by the campfire, you can depend on our group of highly-trained outdoor and adventure specialists. If you can imagine it, the Explore Ranches team can make it happen.
Austin Area Wedding Venues
Sky Lake Farm
Ranch Pillow
Texas Area Wedding Venues
Cienega Fort at Cibolo Creek
Cibolo Creek Ranch
Chalk Draw
Elephant Mountain Ranch
Want to explore outside Texas?
Explore Ranches has properties outside the US, including outside Glacier NP and in CA!
Up to 10 Guests,
Including You
4 hours of elopement photography + exploration
2 hours of planning + vision
6 hours of day-of management + coordination/setup
Florals: bouquets/boutonnieres (choose 2)
Champagne toast on-site
Wedding cake/dessert of choice with floral accents
Additional florals, rentals, catering, and furniture can be added!
Starting at…
$8,500 | Texas
Up to 20 Guests,
Including You
6 hours of elopement photography + exploration
4 hours of planning + vision
8 hours of day-of management + coordination/setup
Florals: bouquets/boutonnieres (choose 2)
Champagne toast on-site
Wedding cake/dessert of choice with floral accents
Ceremony decor + floral accents
Additional florals, rentals, catering, and furniture can be added!
Starting at…
$11,000 | Texas
Up to 50 Guests,
Including You
8 hours of elopement photography + exploration
4 hours of planning + vision
10 hours of day-of management + coordination/setup
Florals: bouquets/boutonnieres (choose 2)
Champagne toast on-site
Wedding cake/dessert of choice with floral accents
Ceremony decor + floral accents
Additional florals, rentals, catering, and furniture can be added!
Starting at…
$14,000 | Texas
Custom quotes provided for any properties outside Texas!
All prices subject to change + sales tax. Your permits are not included.
About us…your team!
We formed a special partnership between Map + Compass Photography and Explore Ranches to create extraordinary elopement and wedding experiences for couples who embrace the unexpected + the adventure of life together!
Silver Thistle Events
As a wedding stylist + planner, I live my lifelong passion for design every day. To me, a beautiful wedding is more than just what it looks like; it’s how it feels at every layer of the experience: graceful, caring, surprising, sweet – true to you. I’m forever grateful for the deep trust my couples place in me to do what I love most: design the day they’ll always remember.
Map + Compass Photography
I’m a photographer + guide for adventurous elopements + destination weddings, passionate about capturing genuine moments between two people in love. I believe your wedding day should be true to you, just as I strive to capture images that are honest + real. Like you, I adore seeking adventure + creating a life that’s anything but ordinary.
Embrace the Extraordinary
We create elopements and weddings as they’re meant to be: true to you. You want a wedding you’ll remember forever. Let’s create it.