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Nestled in the heart of Austin, Sanctuary Event Space offers a serene, nature-filled setting for weddings, celebrations, and community events. Every event supports the Amala Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to personal growth and community connection, making Sanctuary a venue with purpose.

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This place is truly magical. Don't believe us?

Hear from some of our many satisfied guests.

Violet A

"Such a lovely hidden gem. Very centrally located next to downtown, though you wouldn't guess it by the photos. A little green oasis. Felt very magical and fit the fantasy vibe we were going for. Well priced for the location and the freedom it allows you to create the event you want. Talia was wonderful to work with, very responsive and helpful. We also hired a Day-of Coordinator through the venue -- Taylor was a huge help on the day of. Totally worth it. Cannot imagine having our wedding anywhere else."

Sophie B

"We had our wedding at The Sanctuary in May and loved it! The arch and greenery created the perfect natural beauty for our intimate ceremony, and the versatility and openness of the space made for a great transition to our larger reception. Our friends and family commented on how magical the space felt, being surrounded by oak trees and twinkle lights!"

Jessie A

"The Sanctuary was the perfect place for our spring outdoor wedding. The space is absolutely gorgeous, and very affordable. Talia was super helpful in the weeks leading up to our wedding. Highly recommend this venue!!"

Texas Belles

"For several years now, Texas Belles Event Planning Organization has chosen Amala Foundation as the venue for our end-of-year Formal, and each time has been an absolute delight! The service provided by the Amala Foundation has consistently exceeded our expectations, ensuring that our event runs smoothly and our guests are well taken care of. We look forward to continuing this wonderful tradition for years to come!"

Connie M

"Talia and all the staff members were helpful and upbeat. Their friendly demeanors helped make our daughter’s wedding planning as stress-less as possible. A beautiful venue for our elevated garden celebration."

Claire L

"This is the perfect venue for a small to mid sized (mostly) outdoor wedding. We had 50 guests and that was perfect for this space! We received tons of compliments from guests on our venue choice - it really feels quintessentially Austin. I will note that you should absolutely consider the coordination of vendors since you bring your own. Very glad that we had Marissa from Austin Occasions to help a TON on that front."

Jose V

"This is the body beautiful space we could find for our wedding in Austin, very clean, affordable, and beautiful. If we had to do it all over again, this venue would be the number one choice again."

Kathleen W

"This place is truly a magical fairy garden in the middle of the city. It felt private and special while also being very centrally located. Its a great place for a small (50-100) outdoors wedding. The bridal suite was adorable and had plenty of space for me and my bridesmaids to get ready. We barely had to decorate because of all the natural greenery. I could not be happier with how my wedding turned out."