The Waters Point

The Waters Point The Waters Point is a premiere destination wedding venue in the Texas Hill Country nestled along the
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The Waters Point is a premiere destination wedding venue and lodging in the Texas Hill Country nestled along the breathtaking banks of the Blanco River and Cypress Creek. Located within walking distance to the downtown Wimberley square, this private 34 acre resort also features multiple ceremony and reception sites, as well as luxurious lodging for you and your guests. HISTORY:

During the 1920’s,

The Peterson family of Austin vacationed in the nearby town of Wimberley. At the time it was a day’s journey, and immediately became a family favorite. As soon as ‘Camp Wimberley’ became available for purchase in 1932, the Peterson’s were finally able to own a little piece of heaven.The resort continued to remain in the family after Mabel Peterson sold to her daughter, Jane Peterson Franklin and her husband Chester ‘Mugs’ Franklin in 1963. After the Boy Scouts named their property ‘Camp Wimberley’, the name needed to be changed to avoid confusion.The family decided on the name Rio Bonito, meaning beautiful river in Spanish. Upon their death, the property was then again bought by family. This time their daughter, Cindy Franklin Meeks, and her husband Steve Meeks took over in 1999. As fate would have it, history repeated itself as their eldest son, Matthew Franklin Meeks and wife Natalie Meeks, bought the majority of the resort and property in December of 2015 after the devastating Memorial Day Flood. Since Steve and Cindy Meeks still own a 3 cabins, they have maintained their operating name of Rio Bonito Resort. The newly purchased portion with 9 cabins and an events venue has been re-named The Waters Point. This is an ode to both the “point” in the water on the property created by the confluence of the Blanco River and Cypress Creek, as well as to all of the arrowhead points that are scattered across the land from those that considered this place home centuries ago. Both The Waters Point and Rio Bonito Resort plan to operate the property in unison, merging their resources to better serve their guests. Matt and Natalie, along with their young sons, Carter and Creek, hope to maintain the same serenity and beauty their family has enjoyed for generations and hopefully for generations yet to come.

34 private acres of Texas hill country to explore right out your back door.Photography Gracie Byrd JonesCreative Directi...
10/03/2025

34 private acres of Texas hill country to explore right out your back door.

Photography Gracie Byrd Jones
Creative Direction + Styling Drops of Honey Designs
Venue The Waters Point
Florist Lovelily Flowers
Workshop Coordinator Momentous Weddings, Events & Designs
Makeup and Hair
Lifestyle Props Thatcher
Lifestyle Female Model from MAZZAmodels
Elise's Wardrobe

String quartet on the water 🤩Wedding planning & design Truly Together Event CoPhotographer Venue The Waters PointCaterin...
10/02/2025

String quartet on the water 🤩

Wedding planning & design Truly Together Event Co
Photographer
Venue The Waters Point
Catering Austin Catering
Hair & Makeup LUX Beauty & Bridal
Florist Remi & Gold
Ceremony Musician
Videography Cloud Craft Studios
Cake Michelle's Patisserie
Officiant Central Ceremonies
Draping
Stationer Jen Krause Paper Co
CTA Worldwide Chauffeured Transportation
Elevated Rentals Party at the Moontower Event Rentals
Place settings & flatware Premiere Events

Chandelier lawn at sunset 🤍Venue: The Waters Point | The Waters PointPhotography: Jessica Chole Photography | Jessica Ch...
10/01/2025

Chandelier lawn at sunset 🤍

Venue: The Waters Point | The Waters Point
Photography: Jessica Chole Photography | Jessica Chole Photography
Videography: Dynamic Films | Dynamic Films-Wedding Videography
Band: Danny Ray and the Atlantic Street Band | DANNY RAY and the Atlantic Street Band
Floral: Wow Factor Floral | Wow Factor Floral
Cake: Michelle's Patisserie | Michelle's Patisserie
Officiant: A Wedding Priest on Call | .michaelmayhan
Catering: PEJ Events | PEJ Events
Photo-booth: Toast Entertainment | Toast Entertainment
Rentals : Whim Rentals | Whim Event Rentals
Tent: Premiere Events | Premiere Events
Beer Burros: Hill Country Jennies |

Your guests will love the celebration.  They'll also cherish the quiet moments of waterside tranquility.  Photography:  ...
09/29/2025

Your guests will love the celebration. They'll also cherish the quiet moments of waterside tranquility.

Photography: Shelley Elena Photography

The party is just beginning...Venue: The Waters PointCoordination: The Waters PointPhoto: Christina Carroll PhotographyV...
09/28/2025

The party is just beginning...

Venue: The Waters Point
Coordination: The Waters Point
Photo: Christina Carroll Photography
Video: Reverent Wedding Films
Entertainment: Royal Dukes Band
Floral: Wow Factor Floral
Late Night Snack: Gourdough's
Cake: Michelle's Patisserie
Hair:
Makeup:
Beer Burrows: Ears With Beers
Wedding Pet Attendant: Wedding Pet Attendant
Catering: PEJ Events
Fireworks: TNT Fireworks

Authentically Texan.  From the grounds to the hospitality.  Photography: .photo
09/26/2025

Authentically Texan. From the grounds to the hospitality.

Photography: .photo

Garden vibes with trees and greenery all around, accentuated by string lights and candle light. Venue: The Waters Point ...
09/24/2025

Garden vibes with trees and greenery all around, accentuated by string lights and candle light.

Venue: The Waters Point | The Waters Point
Photography: Jessica Chole Photography | Jessica Chole Photography
Videography: Dynamic Films | Dynamic Films-Wedding Videography
Band: Danny Ray and the Atlantic Street Band | DANNY RAY and the Atlantic Street Band
Floral: Wow Factor Floral | Wow Factor Floral
Cake: Michelle's Patisserie | Michelle's Patisserie
Officiant: A Wedding Priest on Call | .michaelmayhan
Catering: PEJ Events | PEJ Events
Photo-booth: Toast Entertainment | Toast Entertainment
Rentals : Whim Rentals | Whim Event Rentals
Tent: Premiere Events | Premiere Events
Beer Burros: Hill Country Jennies |

Sunset vows 🤍Venue: The Waters PointCoordination: The Waters PointPhoto: Christina Carroll PhotographyVideo: Reverent We...
09/23/2025

Sunset vows 🤍

Venue: The Waters Point
Coordination: The Waters Point
Photo: Christina Carroll Photography
Video: Reverent Wedding Films
Entertainment: Royal Dukes Band
Floral: Wow Factor Floral
Late Night Snack: Gourdough's
Cake: Michelle's Patisserie
Hair:
Makeup:
Beer Burrows: Ears With Beers
Wedding Pet Attendant: Wedding Pet Attendant
Catering: PEJ Events
Fireworks: TNT Fireworks

Going for a destination style wedding?  Our couples and their guests love extending the resort stay through Monday, givi...
09/19/2025

Going for a destination style wedding? Our couples and their guests love extending the resort stay through Monday, giving a full river and pool day after the event to relax, unwind, and really share quality time with all of their loved ones 🤍

Photography: Haley Folkman Wedding Photography

A live band is a surefire way to pack the dance floor 🎺Venue: The Waters Point | The Waters PointPhotography: Jessica Ch...
09/17/2025

A live band is a surefire way to pack the dance floor 🎺

Venue: The Waters Point | The Waters Point
Photography: Jessica Chole Photography | Jessica Chole Photography
Videography: Dynamic Films | Dynamic Films-Wedding Videography
Band: Danny Ray and the Atlantic Street Band | DANNY RAY and the Atlantic Street Band
Floral: Wow Factor Floral | Wow Factor Floral
Cake: Michelle's Patisserie | Michelle's Patisserie
Officiant: A Wedding Priest on Call | .michaelmayhan
Catering: PEJ Events | PEJ Events
Photo-booth: Toast Entertainment | Toast Entertainment
Rentals : Whim Rentals | Whim Event Rentals
Tent: Premiere Events | Premiere Events
Beer Burros: Hill Country Jennies |

A lot of focus goes to the river but our eyes are drawn to the limestone cliff backdrop of this riverside pavilion site....
09/16/2025

A lot of focus goes to the river but our eyes are drawn to the limestone cliff backdrop of this riverside pavilion site.

Venue: The Waters Point | The Waters Point
Photography: Jessica Chole Photography | Jessica Chole Photography
Videography: Dynamic Films | Dynamic Films-Wedding Videography
Band: Danny Ray and the Atlantic Street Band | DANNY RAY and the Atlantic Street Band
Floral: Wow Factor Floral | Wow Factor Floral
Cake: Michelle's Patisserie | Michelle's Patisserie
Officiant: A Wedding Priest on Call | .michaelmayhan
Catering: PEJ Events | PEJ Events
Photo-booth: Toast Entertainment | Toast Entertainment
Rentals : Whim Rentals | Whim Event Rentals
Tent: Premiere Events | Premiere Events
Beer Burros: Hill Country Jennies |

One of the largest factors in planning a wedding timeline that incorporates outdoor elements is to track the suns positi...
09/12/2025

One of the largest factors in planning a wedding timeline that incorporates outdoor elements is to track the suns position based on the time of year. We typically will start any of our outdoor ceremonies around 2 hours before sunset, which allots for ceremony time, guest dispersement to cocktail hour, and then ample time for golden hour photos. When planning your big day, be sure to work with your photographer and coordinator to take advantage of this gorgeous gift from mother nature!

Venue: The Waters Point | The Waters Point
Photography: Christina Carroll Photography | Christina Carroll Photography
Videography: Jordan Makenna Film | Jordan Makenna Film Co
Hair & Makeup: Vixen Onsite Hair & Makeup | Vixen Onsite Hair and Makeup
DJ: DJ Jesse Janicke
Floral: Wow Factor Floral | Wow Factor Floral
Cake: Michelle's Patisserie | Michelle's Patisserie
Officiant: Bradley Jefferson
Catering: PEJ Events | PEJ Events
Beer Burros: 2Burrachos | 2Burrachos

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13401 RR 12/PO Box 1344
Wimberley, TX
78676

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The Waters Point is a premiere destination wedding venue and lodging in the Texas Hill Country nestled along the breathtaking banks of the Blanco River and Cypress Creek. Located within walking distance to the downtown Wimberley square, this private 34 acre resort also features multiple ceremony and reception sites, as well as luxurious lodging for you and your guests. HISTORY: During the 1920’s, The Peterson family of Austin vacationed in the nearby town of Wimberley. At the time it was a day’s journey, and immediately became a family favorite. As soon as ‘Camp Wimberley’ became available for purchase in 1932, the Peterson’s were finally able to own a little piece of heaven.The resort continued to remain in the family after Mabel Peterson sold to her daughter, Jane Peterson Franklin and her husband Chester ‘Mugs’ Franklin in 1963. After the Boy Scouts named their property ‘Camp Wimberley’, the name needed to be changed to avoid confusion.The family decided on the name Rio Bonito, meaning beautiful river in Spanish. Upon their death, the property was then again bought by family, this time their Blanco-River-The-waters-pointdaughter, Cindy Franklin Meeks and her husband Steve Meeks in 1999, and they have operated it ever since. As fate would have it, history repeated itself as their eldest son, Matthew Franklin Meeks and wife Natalie Meeks, bought the majority of the resort in December of 2015 after the devastating Memorial Day Flood. Since Steve and Cindy Meeks still own a few cabins, they have maintained their operating name of Rio Bonito Resort. The newly purchased portion has been re-named The Waters Point as an ode to both the “point” in the water on the property created by the confluence of the Blanco River and Cypress Creek, as well as to all of the arrowhead points that are scattered across the land from those that considered this place home centuries ago. Both The Waters Point and Rio Bonito Resort plan to operate the property in unison, merging their resources to better serve their guests. Matt and Natalie, along with their young sons, Carter and Creek, hope to maintain the same serenity and beauty their family has enjoyed for generations and hopefully for generations yet to come.