Question 1

How do I schedule a tour of The Homestead?

Accepted Answer

You can book your Tour at your convenience by clicking HERE

Question 2

How many guests can The Homestead accommodate?

Accepted Answer

The Homestead has the ability to accommodate parties of up to 250 guests for a seated dinner (in Great Room only, with a dancefloor) & its layout also has the unique ability to allow an intimate ambiance for smaller gatherings as well.

Question 3

How far is The Homestead from major cities in Texas?

Accepted Answer

The Homestead is conveniently located 90 seconds off of Interstate 45. We are only 18 minutes from Huntsville, 50 minutes from Houston, 1 hour from College Station & 2.5 hours from Waco, Austin & DFW.

Question 4

Can I easily get a ride-share to/from The Homestead?

Accepted Answer

YES! Unlike most venues, you can EASILY reserve a ride-share (Uber/Lyft/taxi) to/from The Homestead. Since we are conveniently located 90 seconds off of Interstate 45, your safe ride is literally a tap away!

Question 5

Are there any hotels near The Homestead?

Accepted Answer

The Homestead is conveniently located 90 seconds off of Interstate 45, in Willis, Texas.  There's at least 30 hotels within a stone's throw from us; many options in Conroe are less than 10 minutes away and are a straight shot down I-45. Most of our couples book at THE HYATT REGENCY CONROE & HAPPY GOAT RETREAT - DEFINITELY check both out, both are very close & highly recommended! The Woodlands Waterway has many other hotel & entertainment options about 20 minutes away.

Question 6

Can I hire my own Vendors?

Accepted Answer

WE DO NOT HAVE ALL-INCLUSIVE PACKAGES BECAUSE WE WANT YOU TO HIRE WHO YOU LOVE MOST & ALSO SO THERE'S FURTHER TRANSPARENCY ON WHAT YOU'RE INVESTING IN. CATERING & BAR ARE THE ONLY TWO IN-HOUSE VENDORS WE FEATURE ON-SITE & WE DO NOT HAVE A CLOSED VENDOR LIST SO YOU CAN HIRE WHO YOU WISH!

The Posh Affair owns the full, commercial kitchen on-site at The Homestead. An amazing Menu & pricing can be found here - all tablescape rentals (dinner plate, dinner fork & knife ( you choose black, gold or silver) + pre-set water goblet) are included within this investment & sample invoices based on various anticipated final guest counts can be found at the end of the Menu Packet on our website.

The Posh Affair hosts complimentary Group Tastings (for booked events only) twice a year or you have the option to schedule a Private Tasting for a nominal fee. You will start to pay towards the anticipated final guest count about 3 months after booking and like your Venue Rental, you are more than welcome to create a customized payment plan if you wish.

Don't fret, you will never pay for any more/less than what your Final Guest Count ends up being (due 14 days pre-event). We just want to be on the same page with you (budget-wise) from the get-go and equip you with as much info as we possibly can!

There is also a $1k catering buy-out option too, if you prefer. The Posh Affair goes "off-menu" quite frequently, based on the vision & cuisine wishes of our clients and they are happy to chat with you to create your own customized Menu as well!

Question 7

Can I bring in my own alcohol?

Accepted Answer

All alcoholic beverages served or consumed at The Homestead must be purchased, supplied and served by The Homestead. Please visit our BAR Page for more info about our customizable packages! Non-alcoholic beverage experiences, like Coffee Cart / Boba/ etc, are more than welcome to be brought in/served by another vendor.

Question 8

What if I only need to use part of The Homestead for my event?

Accepted Answer

Regardless of how much of the space/property you utilize for your event, the fee for your desired day/month remains the same.

Question 9

Is the Venue Rental taxed?

Accepted Answer

NO, the Venue Rental is not taxable, because: our facility is not located in a building that has sleeping accommodations, the rental is not connected to the sale of a taxable item such as prepared food (your food and beverage will be billed and taxed seperately) and the rental does not include or constitute access to an amusement service. Great news, right?! This proves to be a great amount of savings for you!

Question 10

Are Large Coach/Charter Buses allowed?

Accepted Answer

Large Coach/Charter Buses are NOT WELCOME on-site at The Homestead. The buses NOT ALLOWED are those that have the luggage storage on the bottom of the bus (think Greyhound). We have many low-hanging trees over our beautiful driveway & we are not willing to risk our trees getting hit by oversized buses.

If Client wishes to contract guest transportation, the vehicle type must be in smaller Shuttle-form (which can still seat 30-40 guests). If Client or Coordinator has ANY questions re: an acceptable type of shuttle transportation, please ask before you assume. All hired transportation modes must be confirmed and signed-off by The Homestead PRIOR to the event.

The Homestead absolutely encourages a safe mode of transportation for the Client's guests, but cannot allow Large Coach/Charter Buses on the property. Any Client and/or Coordinator who disregards this policy, automatically forfeits their $1,000 Security Deposit.

Question 11

Can I bring in my own food to the Suites?

Accepted Answer

YES! You are more than welcome to bring in your own breakfast/lunch/non-alcoholic beverages while you are "getting ready" in the Suites.

​Please note that NO outside alcohol is able to be brought into the venue, both Suites included, for any reason. This includes "gifts", mini bottles, etc... bringing in outside alcohol violates our TABC Mixed Beverage Liquor License. If outside alcohol is brought in, it will be disposed of immediately & you risk losing your $1k Security Deposit if you/your friends+family are uncooperative with honoring this policy. Please help us by letting your friends/family/Wedding Party know this IN ADVANCE of your Wedding Day- it's NOT a fun conversation to wait to have on the Day-Of for sure. Also, vendors are NOT allowed to drink alcohol at our venue - they are here to work hard for you, not party.

What IS allowed to be brought into Suites for Pre-Event beverages:
- coffee, energy drinks, sodas, sparkling water, juices, iced tea, lemonade, etc...
- please note BOTH Suites have complimentary Water Stations & the Bloom Room has a Keurig
- you can also bring food/snacks into the Suites but please make sure to bring all utensils, napkins, plates, etc if necessary for your Wedding Party to enjoy any en-Suite food as we do NOT have a Party City in the back room!​

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