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By Candice Cowin Round Top provides a bucolic backdrop for events of all kinds, from weddings, anniversaries, and birthday soirées to business meet-ups and corporate retreats. These local spots stand ready to turn any vision into a reality. WHERE TO HOST A The Barn at Los Olivos Farm 6005 Lorena Lane, Burton losolivosfarmtx.com This is country elegance at its finest. The recently constructed barn at this historic homestead is surrounded by ancient live oaks, sparkling ponds, and manicured gardens, with space for up to 200 seated guests. Boon & Co 206 S. Washington St., Round Top 979.378.3003 boonandcompany.com, @boonandcompany The large dining room gives Parisian bistro vibes, and there's a glamorous and cozy second-floor loft bar. A large glass-enclosed greenhouse surrounded by gardens is also available for events. Busted Oak Cellars 6195 Round Top Road, Carmine 281.795.2588 bustedoakcellars.com, @bustedoakcellars This family-owned winery provides a country-casual S H I N D I G setting for a wide range of events, with charming log-style structures and rustic scenery. The on-site event center can host up to 120, with activities such as kayaking and skeet shooting, along with lodging, food, and wine. Wedding packages are available, and pets are welcome. The Compound 2550 S. Texas Hwy. 237, Round Top 310.405.4461 roundtopcompound.com, @thecompound_roundtop This multi-use venue has a beautifully maintained park-like setting, with formal gravel pathways and courtyards with burbling fountains. Six historic structures are available to rent. The climate-controlled Peck Barn is a popular choice for exhibitions, weddings, and receptions. The 550 Market 550 N. Washington St., Round Top 979.249.3390 @the550market, @the_mark_speakeasy, @thestonecellar A variety of spaces can be rented on The 550 Market campus, each with its own vibe: the historic Stone Cellar honky-tonk, the sleek Jon Perez Lounge, The Mark speakeasy, and the historic Round Top Dance Hall. Large covered outdoor atrium, on-site food prep, and full bar. The Halles 1465 N. Texas Hwy. 237, Round Top 713.557.0196 thehalles.com, @thehallesatroundtop The rustic glamour of The Halles' main pavilion lends itself to all manner of events, seating up to 150 at reclaimed wood dining tables for parties, rehearsal dinners, corporate conferences, and more. JennAir- powered professional kitchen. Full bar service via restaurant partner Country Sunshine is included with reservations. The Ice Plant Bldg. 529 E. Colorado St., La Grange 979.216.5955 theiceplantbldg.com, @theiceplantbldg The circa-1888 Ice Plant Building in La Grange may be one of the area's coolest event venues, with furniture and lighting sourced from Old World Antieks in La Grange and Recycling the Past and Nomadic Trading at Ex-Cess in Round Top. The exterior courtyard offers the same spare, industrial aesthetic as the interior, with minimalist-style plantings. A white shipping container on the property serves as an outdoor bar, dubbed The Ice Box. Jardin de France + La Petite Dame 108 Compound Lane, Round Top jardindefrancet x.com, @jardindefrance, @lapetitedameroundtop This little slice of France in Round Top is located adjacent to the glorious Jardin de France antiques showroom on Compound Lane. The 1,600-square-foot event space has antique wood-paneled walls from a Paris flat and a cathedral ceiling covered in garden lattice. The French wine and cocktail bar La Petite Dame, built in the style of the La Terrasse de Madame in Paris' Jardin du Luxembourg, serves French wines and food. Formal gardens with lavender, arches, and a fountain can also be used for weddings and events. The Ice Plant Bldg. Jardin de France + La Petite Dame The Halles JORDAN GEIBEL The Barn at Los Olivos Farm 120