Dove Nest Estate

Dove Nest Estate is a countryside venue in Gatesville, Texas, for couples and event planners looking for flexible indoor and outdoor spaces. Its main event space, The Nest, is a climate-controlled hall with an open layout, glass doors and a courtyard connection. The venue also offers outdoor ceremony settings, including a covered pavilion and a lakeside quarry location, giving organisers a choice of backdrops and layouts for different occasions.

Weddings are a central part of the venue's offer. Wedding packages can include venue access, ceremony and reception furniture, use of a dressing suite, catering with service staff, drinks and, in some packages, rehearsal dinners and overnight accommodation. Options range from single-day celebrations to weekend bookings. The venue also welcomes corporate gatherings, retreats, family reunions, club events and photo shoots, with arrangements tailored to the event and booking period.

Facilities across the estate include a Western Saloon with a bar and recreation amenities, outdoor firepits, a dance floor or band area, and space for guests to mingle. Event planners can discuss layouts, ceremony sites, available equipment and package choices with the venue when requesting a quote. Five cabins and a ranch house provide on-site lodging for groups wishing to stay overnight, with accommodation availability and pricing arranged separately or as part of selected packages.

Located in Central Texas, Dove Nest Estate serves organisers from Gatesville and nearby communities, including Temple, Belton, Killeen and Waco. The venue invites prospective clients to arrange a tour and explore the spaces before planning their event.