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Barr Mansion Green Event Facility in Austin TX

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Real Estate Agent with Stepstone Realty

Barr Mansion Artisan Ballroom

The seven acre Barr Mansion, which hosts weddings, events, and galas for up to 800, is a unique family owned operation with a mission to be environmentally responsible in their events. The beauty of it, is they are able to uphold this mission while still creating amazing celebrations. The property consists of the mansion, the garden, and the artisan ballroom.

The Garden has a tropical feel with bamboos, gingers, and hostas. Apple trees also addorn the property and all gardening is done organically. A path of stunning flagstones leads the way to a life-sized Zen garden at the entrance to the Artisan Ballroom.

The Artisan Ballroom, soaring 40 feet high, is framed with rough-hewn timbers from an ancient barn built in the 1770's.  An indoor waterfall and grotto accent the glass wing of the ballroom, creating the perfect location for an indoor ceremony.

Not only is the Barr Mansion an amazing location for celebrations of all varieties, they are USDA certified organic! All gardening is done organically, they serve all organic cuisine, recycle, compost, and use 100% post-consumer waste recycled paper for brochures/menus. The Mansion has a 75-year concrete roof and the ballroom has a 75-year thatched roof.

For more history and a list of the additional organic and sustainable features at the Barr Mansion, visit www.LiveGreenInAustin.com.

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Georgie Hunter R(S) 58089
Hawai'i Life Real Estate Brokers - Haiku, HI
Maui Real Estate sales and lifestyle info

Hi Angela,  this is interesting about the Barr Mansion.  Have you attended any functions there yourself?

Sep 09, 2008 04:51 PM
Angela Sparks
Stepstone Realty - Austin, TX

Yes, several. I love this place. It is on the Northeast side of Austin tucked away off Sprinkle road. I have met the daughter who grew up in the house - now she and other members of the family, including her parents, host the amazing green events there. The glass artisan ballroom is beautiful and I just love the lifesize Zen garden - wish I had one. They took two years to get certified organic and now they are working towards 'zero waste'.

Sep 10, 2008 09:23 AM
Robert Rauf
CMG Home Loans - Toms River, NJ

Hi Angela!

I need you to start kicking me into the blog mode! I have been to busy with a move to play in the rain, I just wanted to stop by and say HELLO!  I hope all is well with you

Rob

Sep 18, 2008 02:51 AM
Robert Rauf
CMG Home Loans - Toms River, NJ

Ok Angela.  We miss you. (at least I do!)  you are fast approaching 1 month with out a post???? :)

 

Oct 01, 2008 03:12 AM