About Event Hosting
The Austin Alpaca Playhouse is a unique community venue in Cedar Creek, Texas — just 13 minutes east of Austin Airport. Our property features friendly alpacas, a wood-fired sauna, cold plunge, indoor and outdoor gathering spaces, and a welcoming atmosphere for events of all kinds.
We welcome a variety of events including:
- Private parties and celebrations
- Music performances and gatherings
- Workshops and classes
- Retreats and team gatherings
- Ceremonies (including weddings)
- Photoshoots and creative projects
Note: This is a community-minded venue. No cooking meat inside the house or storing meat in the kitchen refrigerator. Meat can be cooked on the back patio grill area (grill, oven, air fryer) and stored in other refrigerators.
Standard Fees
*For certain unpaid events benefiting the community, the rental fee may be waived. The reservation deposit and cleaning deposit are fully refundable after your event, provided there is no damage and cleaning is completed per the agreement.
Venue Policies & Requirements
Staffing Requirements
As the event host, you are responsible for providing:
- Setup staff - Must arrive 90 minutes before event start
- Cleanup crew - Post-event cleaning must be complete by 1:01pm the next day
- Parking coordinator - Must manage parking throughout the event to prevent parking on neighbors' property
Guest Limits
Your approved guest count will be specified in the agreement. A $15 fee applies per additional person beyond your approved limit. You agree to candidly report actual attendance.
Address Privacy
Noise & Quiet Hours
Keep outdoor noise and music to a minimum after 9:30pm. Keep doors closed when loud music is playing inside. No PA speakers at high volume outdoors after 9:30pm. $100 fee if neighbors complain about noise.
Parking
- Use the gravel lot inside the gate — park near other vehicles, facing the street or container
- Never park on grass (risks damage to sprinklers and getting stuck in mud)
- Do not obstruct the circle, garage, sauna area, or delivery access
- Overflow parking is available across the street or on the frontage road (5-minute walk)
- $150 penalty for each neighbor complaint about parking — Manage parking to ensure no vehicles are parked in front of neighbors' houses
Alpaca & Gate Safety
House Rules
- No alcohol inside the house (exceptions only for wedding events)
- No cooking meat inside the house — No storing meat in the kitchen refrigerator. Meat can be cooked on the back patio grill area and stored in other refrigerators
- No animals inside the house or backyard — Dogs may be tied in the front yard only ($100 fee if violated)
- No RVs parked on property — Can park on frontage road ($100 fee if violated)
- Wash and replace any used linens and towels
- Return all furniture to original positions (take photos before moving anything)
- Propane usage will be deducted from the deposit
Cleaning
Submit cleaning photos via the provided checklist. If cleaning is not completed, we will hire cleaners at $30 + $30/hour, deducted from your deposit.