Lily Oaks

10/01/2022

Congrats to Miranda and Craig! We are so honored to be a part of your special day.

09/26/2022

That big Texas sky 😍

New lights in the Sanctuary, yard cleaned-up, and trees trimmed in preparation for a wedding next weekend.

08/23/2021

We’d love to have your vote for best wedding venue in Bastrop. It’s very easy to do!

Step 1 - follow the link below and enter your name and email. They’ll email your own private ballot (this helps reduce vote manipulation)

Step 2 - you can vote in any categories you want, or skip right to best wedding venue by going to the menu (three lines in the corner) and select “services”. Best wedding venue is at the very bottom of the page.

Step 3 - select “Lily Oaks”, click next, and then “submit” on the next page.

VOTE NOW Bastrop County’s Best 2021, “A Year of Resilience” nominations are in and now it’s TIME TO VOTE! How to register to vote:  You will be prompted to fill in your first and last na…

07/03/2021

Congrats to Rachel and Jeff! We loved being a part of your wedding story! What a beautiful morning ceremony and a great way to start this holiday weekend.

05/10/2021

Introducing our “complete wedding” package.

We provide a massive reception tent, tables and chairs for over 150 guests, audio equipment, and high-end restroom facilities plus an entire weekend of access to the facility for one low price!

You show up, decorate, and have the wedding on your dreams.

Make planning your outdoor wedding or event easy with a complete. all-inclusive package that provides ceremony and reception facilities, restrooms, and equipment.

04/21/2021

Congrats to Tiffany and Eron Andersen on their beautiful wedding! Thank you for letting us be a part of your special day and making Lily Oaks part of your story!

04/20/2021

There are a few minutes, just after the sunset, that are simply magical. ✨

Your imagination is the only limit here. What story do you want to tell? 📖

04/04/2021

Wishing you and yours a Happy Easter!

03/22/2021

Sunday’s forecast is looking perfect. It’s gonna be a beautiful day to come check out the venue and learn about our plans for the site. We can’t wait to see you!

03/11/2021

Did you know that Texans are obligated to take bluebonnet photos annually? Our field is about two weeks away from being COVERED in bluebonnets, and then, Indian blankets. This photo was from late March last year.

Do you know a photographer who’s looking to take some gorgeous photos with clients? Or maybe you need some beautiful springtime shots yourself?

We’re offering amazing discounts on site access in exchange for photo-use rights. In addition to the field you’ll also have access to the century old farmhouse for more amazing, photo ops.

Reach out today to schedule exclusive access, but hurry, Mother Nature doesn’t wait.

03/05/2021

Where proud of our home, Rockne, Texas. But the name of the town has an interesting history. Here’s a fun story on where our hometown gets its name.

We love a good story.

Even though Notre Dame coach Knute Rockne was born in Norway, and never lived in Texas, he is the namesake of this town in Bastrop County.

03/02/2021

Happy 185th birthday Texas!

On this day in 1836, 59 men gathered in an unfinished building on the banks of the Brazos River to sign the Declaration of Texas Independence. In 4 days the Alamo would fall, and independence would not be fully achieved until April 21 on the fields of San Jacinto. However, what happened on this day at Washington-on-the-Brazos, is what birthed a nation. A declaration of Liberty, poured out, not in blood, but in ink.

While our roots don’t go quite back to Texas Revolution era, we’re proud to be 5th generation Texans working the same soil our ancestors did over 100 years ago. Our story is special. So is yours. Let’s tell them together.

Happy Texas Independence Day!!

02/24/2021

We're proud of our story. Our family has been here in Rockne for over 100 years. This is a place built out of love - love for others, love of history, love of place.

We hope you'll become part of the story by celebrating here.

Thomas and Shane Wilhelm decided to create a wedding venue to generate enough revenue so the house can be saved, brought back to its original glory.

02/17/2021

It keeps getting better! We’re excited to announce that Lily Grace Catering Services will be bringing their mobile bar trailer to serve as a coffee bar at our Open House Brunch next month!

Check out the event here, click “interested” to be reminded as it gets closer: https://fb.me/e/3jXBpIbKy

02/07/2021

It’s pretty easy to imagine having your perfect moment happening right here when sunsets look like they did yesterday evening...

02/05/2021

Did someone say cake? We just got word that Johnson's Bakery, LLC is going to be on site at our Open House Brunch in March! We hear they'll have cake samples...

Mimosas, brunch bites, and cake? You don't want to miss this.

Check out the event here, click interested to be reminded as it gets closer: https://fb.me/e/3jXBpIbKy

01/22/2021

When you’re ready to play yard games but everyone else is watching the first dance.

01/10/2021

We hope you’re having a Happy Snow Day! We think it brings out the best in us, although we’re a bit partial to that snow white aesthetic. Proof that The Sanctuary looks magical in all seasons.

Booking for 2021 and beyond. Plan your visit today!

01/05/2021

The Oaks.
Our namesake live oak trees will take your breath away. Each are over a hundred years old and have the twisting, arching branches that these native trees are well known for. The two stand guard in front of the old farm house and their canopies merge to form a natural arch.

We call them Annie and Andy, in honor of the couple that built the farm house a century ago. At their trunks, Annie has a circumference of 9 feet and Andy measures a stately 14 feet! Today they form a beautiful setting for those who are looking for a nature-inspired alternative to The Sanctuary. Whether using them for a ceremony or not they make for a stunning photo opportunity.

Annie, the smaller tree closer to the house, is decked out in over 6500 warm white Christmas lights. These lights are turned on for any ceremony and for special holidays.

These trees are part of our story. Let us help you discover how they can be part of your story, too.

01/02/2021

Flashback Friday post! Here’s an example of what the farm looked like when we purchased it in 2018 versus what it looks like today. Photo is taken in the exact same spot 33 months apart, notice the windmill.

We are committed to preserving the story of this farm that has been part of our family for over a century.

12/31/2020

Inspired by the the arches and peaks of the ancient cathedrals, but with roots firmly planted in the soil of central Texas farmland – The Sanctuary is the heart of Lily Oaks.

At 12′ x 14′ the Sanctuary, this magnificent building is designed to adjust to you. With a peak soaring nearly 20 feet above the ground, the stately white beams provide the grand focus point for a large ceremony or as the entire setting for an intimate ceremony, comfortably fitting a small wedding party plus 12 guests under it’s roof.

Once the sun sets, the magic is revealed. State-of-the-art, hidden, lighting allows The Sanctuary to be lit in any color, from a soft white glow to drastic colors, matching any theme.

For those desiring a more religious ambiance, The Sanctuary has the option to have floating stained-glass windows installed in two of the archways and a large cross to be suspended from the ceiling.

Hooks and electricity throughout the building gives you the ability to decorate the sanctuary to meet your needs, even including the option to hang a chandelier from the center beam.