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Easy Steps to Booking and Planning an Event

Secure your date and space by paying a deposit.
You will then receive a confirmation letter from the Rainbow Lodge.

Following are the basic steps for setting your menu.
We are happy to help you with this process by suggesting a menu for your group.

If you would like to offer hors d'oeuvres when guests arrive,
please review our "small bites" list and select items that best suit your event.
When choosing, remember this is just a taste of what is to come (most groups choose 3-4 appetizers).

For a Seated Banquet:

Choose one salad or soup
that you feel guests will enjoy.

Choose three to four entrees
from which your guests may choose
the day of your event.

Then make a selection from our dessert menu.
We also offer dessert sampler,
which is a plate with several petite sweets ($8)

For a Buffet:

Buffets are Limited to
"Bar Area Cocktail Receptions"
and Entire Restaurant "Buyouts"

Choose 5-8 Buffet Menu Items From the
Buffet List and the "Small Bites" Menu

Beverages play an important part in your event.
Beer ($4 and up), Mixed Drinks ($5 and up), Wines starting at $22 per bottle are all available.
We are delighted to pair wines from our fabulous wine list to help make your party even more special.
Sodas, Coffee and Tea start at $2.25 each.

Once you have made your menu selections:

Our banquet team will work with you on quantities and help estimate your overall cost per person.

Please finalize your guest count one week before your event with:

Donnette Hansen - Owner
or
Tim Neely - General Manager

E-mail: TheRainbowLodge@aol.com • Phone: 713.861.8666 • Toll Free: 866.861.8666

We are located at 2011 Ella Blvd at the Corner of East TC Jester (77008)
This is 1/4 mile inside North Loop 610, The Ella Exit

Reserving a Private Room and Event Date

Once you have decided on your event date and number of guests please contact a manager to check on availability.
Group size determines which private area is appropriate.
Deposits are required to secure your reservation.
All deposits are non-refundable and will be subtracted from your final bill.
Gratuity is 20% of food and beverage.
There is a $100 ceremony fee for all ceremonies, inside or outside.

Payment for weddings, receptions and large parties is by check or cash.
A 3% service fee will be added for credit card payments for large parties.

Hunt Room

Orvis Room

Trophy Room

Our Private Rooms

The Orvis Room

This room has a beautiful stone fireplace and is part of the original 100 year old log cabin.
Outside views.
Seats up to 14 at rectangular table (or 18 at 2 tables)
$100 deposit

The Caldwell Room

The center room in the original log cabin.
Warm log walls lined with Texas State Artist, Sam Caldwell's artwork.
Seats 40 or 70 for a stand up cocktail reception
$200 deposit
($500 deposit in December, $3500 min. in December and on Weekends)

The Trophy Room

The original log cabin main room.
Stunning stone fireplace and cypress tree lined walls and staircase.
Seats 30 or 50 for a stand up cocktail reception.
$200 deposit
($500 deposit in December, $5000 min.)
This room is available on a very limited basis.

The Pullman

Great views of the grounds and creek.
Patio access and privacy.
Seats up to 20, rectangular tables.
$200 deposit

• Minimums Quoted Upon Request •

For events between 50 and 72 people,
the front dining rooms of the Rainbow Lodge may be reserved together.
This would be a semi-private area lined with windows overlooking the grounds and creek.
$1000 deposit, 20% gratuity, minimums quoted upon request.

Lunch and Brunch Minimums are lower and are quoted upon request.

There is a $100 fee for all ceremonies at the Rainbow Lodge, inside or outside.

The Entire Rainbow Lodge Dining Room and Bar

May be reserved for a private function over 100 people.
Maximum seated capacity - 175 people
Maximum stand-up cocktail party - 250 people
There is a $500 restaurant rental fee plus minimum food and beverage expenditures quoted upon request.

Payment for large parties is by cash or check.
A 3% service fee will be added for credit card payment on large parties.

Breakfast Meetings

The Rainbow Lodge will open early for your breakfast meeting or all day seminars.
There is a $200 rental fee to open early for breakfast meetings.
AudioVisual equipment is available.

Special Services from Rainbow Lodge

A/V Rentals

Everything you need for your presentation, quoted upon request.
All a/v rentals have a $35 delivery fee

Cakes

The Rainbow Lodge charges $1.50 per person for outside cakes.
This may also be referred to as a "cake cutting" fee.

Floral Arrangements

We are happy to provide floral centerpieces at your request.
They start at $50 each plus tax and $20 delivery.

Entertainment

Rainbow Lodge is pleased to assist you in your entertainment selection.
We can recommend fabulous bands, DJs, harpists, comedians, puppeteers, etc.

Menus and Place Cards

We will provide printed menus and place cards for 75 cents each.

Parking Valet

Extra parking valets are required for large private parties.
Every party with 30 Guests or more must pay a $75 Valet fee.
For large events, one parking valet is required for every 50 guests @ $75 per Valet

Should you need use of anything not mentioned above
please notify a manager and we will accommodate you and your guests.

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Private party rooms and off premise catering are available.
Call 713.861.8666 and ask for the Catering Manager -- Toll Free 866.861.8666