The Grand Lady

Historic mansion and event hall in Manor.

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The 1881 mansion and the reception hall at The Grand Lady at sunset
Photo from The Grand Lady
Why we like it

An 1881 mansion and a modern hall out in Manor, with room for 250 and parking for 90. Holiday parties here feel like a night out, not a work thing.

Aaron, DJ A-Wall
Our nights here
4 events together

We know the load-in, the rooms and the timing here. If your event is at The Grand Lady, we already know how we would run it.

About

The Grand Lady

The Grand Lady is a family-run event venue on about 19 acres in Manor, roughly 15 miles from downtown Austin. Its centerpiece is an 1881 mansion, restored starting in 2019, alongside a modern reception hall, courtyards and a working flower farm. The venue hosts corporate events, fundraisers and holiday parties, with in-house bar, floral and rentals.

Based in
Manor, Texas
Since
2019
The people
Katie West and Sean Kane, co-owner (husband and wife founders)

Bar, flowers and rentals in house

The venue runs its own bar program, a floral studio with three designers, and on-site rentals with no delivery fees.

Room for a big group

It holds up to 250 guests, with tables and chairs included and parking for 90 vehicles.

Husband and wife owners

Katie West and Sean Kane built the venue together, working with Austin event professionals on every element.

The spaces

Where your event happens

Historic Mansion

The restored 1881 house, used for getting ready, lunches and photos.

Reception hall

A modern, light-filled hall of 3,600 square feet for dining and dancing, also the indoor weather backup.

Courtyards

Two courtyards used for cocktail hour outdoors.

Cut flower garden

A one-acre garden and courtyard that grows seasonal blooms for the venue's florals.

Hosting an event at The Grand Lady?

Tell us your date and we'll tell you exactly how we'd run it.