Aerial view of the resort pool and Plus One Lounge at golden hour, The Penrose House

Princeton, Texas · 45 minutes from Dallas

The Penrose House Photos

Every space on our gated 5-acre estate, in the order a wedding day unfolds: the ceremony, dinner, getting ready, and the bedrooms where your closest 28 wake up the next morning.

5 private acres
7 bedrooms · sleeps 28
Events up to 50 guests
5 ceremony sites

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At a glance

The estate in five photos

A private estate with five ceremony sites, a resort pool, a 1,200 sq ft lounge and seven bedrooms, all inside the gates and all yours for the weekend.

Couple with champagne under the floral ceremony arch in the Penrose Garden at sunset, The Penrose House — Penrose Garden at sunset

Evening wedding ceremony at the lit Firepit Pavilion with seated guests, The Penrose House — Firepit Pavilion ceremony after dark

Resort pool and A-frame house at sunset, The Penrose House — The resort pool at sunset

Living Room with double-height ceiling, art wall and fireplace, The Penrose House — The Living Room, our indoor ceremony space

Aerial view of The Penrose House estate in fall with the pool, pickleball court and mini-golf on 5 acres — 5 gated acres in Princeton, Texas

01 · The ceremony

Five ceremony spaces

Choose open sky, firelight, the pool, a covered deck or the Living Room. All five are ADA accessible, and the Living Room is always there if the weather turns.

Space 1 of 5

Penrose Garden

Outdoor · open sky · best at golden hour

An evergreen backdrop and the estate’s best evening light, for open-sky vows and sunset portraits.

White floral columns flanking the ceremony tree with chairs set for an outdoor wedding, daylight — Lawn ceremony set under the shade tree

Bride and groom exchanging vows between two white floral arches with guests seated on both sides — Vows under the ceremony tree

Space 2 of 5

Firepit Pavilion

Outdoor · under the trees · evening vows

An open-air pavilion around the sunken fire pit, surrounded by grand trees. Made for evening vows and night portraits.

Firepit Pavilion lit at night with the sunken fire pit burning, The Penrose House — The Firepit Pavilion at night

Elevated daylight view of the covered Firepit Pavilion with open firepit deck surrounded by lawn and trees — Firepit Pavilion in daylight

Space 3 of 5

Poolside deck

Outdoor · sunset views

Vows with the pool and the sunset behind you, a few steps from cocktail hour.

Space 4 of 5

Covered deck

Covered · shaded · weather-protected

Soft, shaded light on bright Texas days, and a dry plan when the forecast wobbles.

Real wedding ceremony on the covered Firepit Pavilion deck with floral arch and open firepit at twilight — Covered pavilion ceremony after dark

Space 5 of 5

The Living Room

Indoor · double-height fireplace · fits 20–30 · rain plan

Our favorite indoor spot: a double-height fireplace and natural light. It is also the rain plan, so the day never depends on the weather.

Aerial view of an indoor wedding ceremony with guests seated in rows facing the signature fireplace — Living Room ceremony from above

Mandap, havan and every tradition

Your decorator can set the mandap on the ceremony deck, on the lawn, in the covered pavilion or indoors. Our open-flame policy permits Agni and havan rituals.

Mandap with red and pink florals and jasmine garlands on the ceremony deck, The Penrose House — Mandap on the ceremony deck

Bengali bride and groom at a havan fire ceremony under the covered pavilion, The Penrose House — Havan ceremony in the covered pavilion

Indian bride in a red saree walking the aisle on the lawn toward her groom, The Penrose House — Aisle on the lawn

White floral ceremony arch with chairs on the open lawn at sunset, The Penrose House — Lawn ceremony arch at golden hour

Outdoor South Asian wedding setup with Ganesh statue, peach floral canopy and welcome signage — South Asian ceremony with peach-draped altar

Open-air mandap draped in pink, red and white florals with gold accents, The Penrose House — Floral mandap in pink, red and ivory

Sunset lawn ceremony with white floral arch, bride and groom and bridal party flanking the aisle — Lawn ceremony with bridal party at sunset

Covered chapel stage at sunset with wooden 'Love is Patient' scripture signs lining the aisle — Chapel at sunset with scripture signs

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02 · Reception & dining

Dinner, toasts and dancing

Dinner for up to 50 in the covered dining pavilion, under the pergola or inside, then dancing in the Plus One Lounge, where indoor music can run until 1 AM.

Covered outdoor dining pavilion with a stone fireplace and a long table set for dinner, The Penrose House — Covered dining pavilion

Guests toasting at a long dinner table under the poolside pergola, The Penrose House — Dinner under the pergola

Outdoor kitchen with grill and bar seating beside the dining patio, The Penrose House — Outdoor kitchen and patio

Indoor dining room with mural wall and open kitchen, The Penrose House — Indoor dining room

Aerial of the covered pavilion head table under string lights with firepit glowing and guests at dinner — String-lit pavilion dinner after sunset

Guests seated at a long reception table beside the ceremony tree at The Penrose House — Dinner under the ceremony tree

South Asian bride in red sequined lehenga at the head of the reception table with vibrant floral centerpieces — Head table bride in red lehenga

Round reception tables with white linens, gold candle lamps and floral arches with sunset backlight — Round-table reception at golden hour

Wedding guests raising glasses for a toast at the long reception table on the covered dining patio with stone fireplace behind — Toast on the covered dining patio

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03 · Getting ready

A Bridal Get Ready Room with 3 vanity stations

Hair and makeup get real light and real space, so there are no conflicts on the wedding morning. The groom’s party usually gets ready in the Plus One Lounge.

Hair styling at a vanity station in the Bridal Get Ready Room, The Penrose House — Bridal Get Ready Room

Bridal party in satin robes with champagne on the morning of the wedding, The Penrose House — Getting ready with the bridal party

Bride with a cathedral-length lace veil in the foyer, The Penrose House — Bridal portrait in the foyer

Bride with a full ball-gown train in the entryway by the staircase, The Penrose House — The entryway

Bride with veil seated by the Living Room fireplace, The Penrose House — Living Room portrait

Two bridesmaids using the vanity stations in the Bridal Get Ready Room with illuminated mirrors, mustard walls and pink velvet chairs — Two of the three vanity stations in use

Group of guys playing poker in the game room beneath the king and queen murals — Groomsmen hanging in the game room

Overhead view of a bride in the Living Room, The Penrose House — From the balcony

Bride relaxing in a freestanding tub with champagne, The Penrose House — A quiet moment before the ceremony

Bride by the tall entry windows and art wall, The Penrose House — Entry window light

Moody bridal portrait in the library nook, The Penrose House — The library nook

Bride holding a red and burgundy bouquet, The Penrose House — Bridal details

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04 · Stay together

Seven bedrooms that sleep 28

Seven designer bedrooms and four full bathrooms, so the wedding party and your closest family wake up on the estate. Several rooms have multiple beds for families.

Bedroom suite with red ceiling, sofa and chessboard, The Penrose House — Bedroom suite with sitting area

Bunk room with painted ceiling mural, The Penrose House — The bunk room

Bedroom with cowboy art above the headboard, The Penrose House — Cowboy art bedroom

Bedroom with zebra mural and blue accent wall, The Penrose House — Zebra mural bedroom

Bedroom with sage-green board-and-batten paneling, black bed with cane headboard, matching mushroom nightstand lamps and window with shutters at The Penrose House — Green-paneled bedroom with black bed

Kids bunk room with yellow safari mural wrapping two walls, bunk beds, green tree-shaped bookshelf and orange ceiling at The Penrose House — Kids safari bunk room

The main house

5,000 sq ft of indoor space: the Living Room, an open kitchen ready for your caterer, and quiet corners for the morning after.

Living Room with orange sofa, green chairs and fireplace, The Penrose House — The Living Room

Open living room flowing into the kitchen, The Penrose House — Open living and kitchen

Catering-ready kitchen with green tile and island, The Penrose House — Catering-ready kitchen

Reading nook with built-in bench and bookshelves, The Penrose House — The reading nook

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05 · Plus One Lounge

Where the party goes after dinner

1,200 sq ft, climate-controlled and built for up to 50: six arcade machines, a private theater with an 85-inch screen and Nakamichi surround sound, karaoke, poker and a pool table. Sangeets and after-parties end up here.

Plus One Lounge exterior with cowboy murals and neon sign, The Penrose House — The Plus One Lounge

Plus One Lounge seating area with framed vinyl record wall, The Penrose House — Lounge seating and the record wall

Lounge with jukebox, large screen and vinyl wall, The Penrose House — Jukebox and big screen

Guests watching a movie on the big screen in the Plus One Lounge, The Penrose House — Movie night

Pool table under the king and queen card murals in the game room, The Penrose House — Pool table and card murals

Poker night under the king and queen murals, The Penrose House — Poker night

Plus One Lounge theater with the 85-inch screen on, guests on the sectional, jukebox and vinyl record wall — Theater with the 85-inch screen on

Row of classic arcade machines in the Plus One Lounge, The Penrose House — Six arcade machines

Friends playing arcade games in the Plus One Lounge, The Penrose House — Arcade night

Friends singing karaoke in the red karaoke booth, The Penrose House — Karaoke

Sangeet guests in Indian attire playing arcade racing games, The Penrose House — The sangeet keeps going in the lounge

Foosball table in the game room, The Penrose House — Foosball

Guest in pink floral lehenga at the Café con Corazón coffee cart with arcade machines behind — Café con Corazón in the Plus-One Lounge

South Asian guest at the Café con Corazón cart being served by the barista, arcade in background — Coffee cart service with the barista

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06 · Pool & grounds

Five acres of things to do

A year-round heated pool with a swim-up karaoke bar, a hot tub, a lighted pickleball court, 9-hole mini-golf, the sunken fire pit, open lawns and a playground, all inside the gates.

Resort pool with in-water loungers and the swim-up bar, The Penrose House — Heated pool with swim-up bar

In-pool loungers and umbrella at dusk, The Penrose House — In-pool loungers

Two friends on the poolside daybed, The Penrose House — Poolside daybed

Guests on in-pool loungers seen from above, The Penrose House — Afternoon by the pool

Friends with champagne at the pool edge, The Penrose House — Champagne in the pool

Guest reading on an in-pool lounger under an umbrella, The Penrose House — Slow mornings

Lighted pickleball court at dusk with the house behind, The Penrose House — Lighted pickleball court

Guest playing pickleball on the private court, The Penrose House — Private pickleball

9-hole mini-golf course with sculptures at sunset, The Penrose House — 9-hole mini-golf

Family on the putting green, The Penrose House — The putting green

Child on the swing set in the playground, The Penrose House — Playground for the little ones

Family playing giant Connect Four on the lawn, The Penrose House — Lawn games

Aerial view of The Penrose House with the pickleball court, lawns and tree line — The estate from above

Bartender at the red marble swim-up pool bar stocked with wine, spirits and shakers, blue umbrella and pool loungers in background — Swim-up bar stocked and staffed

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07 · After dark

The estate at night

Most receptions happen after sunset. This is what the estate looks like when the lights come on.

The Penrose House estate at twilight with landscape and court lighting, aerial view — The estate at twilight

Swim-up bar lit at night with guests in the pool, The Penrose House — Swim-up bar after dark

Pickleball court and estate at twilight, The Penrose House — Twilight on the court

Pool and two-level swim-up bar lit after dark with guests enjoying the pool, string lights above — Pool and swim-up bar lit at night

Couple posed in front of the Plus One Lounge exterior with The Penrose House neon sign and cowboy mural — The Penrose House neon and cowboy mural

Covered wooden chapel pavilion with warm uplighting and open firepit at night — Firepit Pavilion at night

Aerial night view of the estate showing the lit pavilion, pickleball court, pool and string lights — The estate from the sky after sunset

08 · Celebrations

Celebrations at The Penrose House

Weddings, weekends and reunions, and how each one used the estate.

Bride getting mehndi under a floral arch on the pergola, The Penrose House — Mehndi under the pergola

Groom laughing during the haldi ceremony on the covered patio, The Penrose House — Haldi on the covered patio

Indian bride and groom in the lounge by the vinyl record wall, The Penrose House — Reception portrait in the lounge

Indian couple beside The Penrose House neon sign and cowboy mural, The Penrose House — At the neon sign

Mehndi · haldi · sangeet · pheras

South Asian wedding weekend

Mehndi under the string-lit pergola, haldi on the covered patio, the sangeet in the lounge and pheras by the sacred fire.

South Asian weddings →

Bachelorette group with champagne in the pool, The Penrose House — Bachelorette weekend by the pool

Friends in spa robes with cucumber eye masks in the living room, The Penrose House — Spa morning

Friends lounging on the poolside daybed, The Penrose House — Poolside afternoon

Pool days · spa mornings · karaoke nights

Bachelorette weekend

Twenty-eight beds, one pool and a karaoke booth. The bride’s favorite people under one roof.

Bachelorette weekends →

Family playing arcade games together, The Penrose House — Family arcade time

Mom teaching a child to putt on the mini-golf course, The Penrose House — Mini-golf with the kids

Grandfather and grandson on the playground spring rider, The Penrose House — Three generations

Guest putting a pizza in the oven in the kitchen, The Penrose House — Pizza night in the kitchen

Three generations · one estate

Family reunion

Mini-golf for the kids, pizza night in the kitchen and dinner by the pool for everyone.

Family reunions →

Real wedding story

Micro wedding

Photos from a real micro wedding: ceremony, dinner and the morning after.

Micro weddings →

Group of friends celebrating a bachelorette party at the resort pool with champagne at golden hour — A bachelorette by the pool

Two South Asian guests in orange and red lehengas laughing while draping a sequined dupatta at the reception — Guests sharing a laugh at the reception

South Asian family portrait at the reception gold arch backdrop with crystal chandeliers — Family portrait at the gold arches

South Asian bride holding up a shoe during the shoe game as confetti falls, sparkle gown at night — Shoe game under confetti and starlight

Three men in traditional kurta outfits dancing on the illuminated reception dance floor at night — Groomsmen choreographed dance performance

Bride and groom in white with joined hands raised at the end of the ceremony as guests cheer — Recessional with hands raised

Indoor wedding ceremony with saxophonist on the left and guests dressed entirely in white — Live saxophone during an all-white ceremony

Bride and groom popping champagne under the gold rectangular arch with white florals at golden hour — Champagne pop at the gold arch at sunset

Great room stone fireplace with white floral mantel display beneath the signature art tapestry, set for a ceremony — Great room fireplace dressed for the ceremony

Bride and groom popping champagne on the upper bar deck beneath Edison bulb string lights at night — Champagne pop on the bar deck

Real celebration story

Birthday or shower

A milestone birthday or shower, from setup to the last song.

Birthdays and showers →

09 · Tour

See the estate in motion

Watch the estate film. When you are ready, come see it in person or on a video call.

The estate film

A short film of the estate. A 60–90 second room-by-room walkthrough is coming soon.

Guest reviews

Rated 5.0 across Airbnb, VRBO & Google

What guests say after staying with us.

★★★★★

“The place was even better than the photos — spacious, clean, and beautifully decorated. Everything we needed was there.”

Bryan · via Airbnb

★★★★★

“Beautiful home with plenty of space and amenities for large groups. The grounds were beautiful and well maintained.”

Sean · via Airbnb

★★★★★

“We brought everyone — our kids, my parents, our friends, and their families. It works for toddlers, grandparents, and everyone in between.”

Verified guest · via Airbnb

Next step

Picture your day here?

Wedding weekends from $6,500 · all-inclusive packages from $10,000

Tell us your date and guest count, and we will send open weekends and invite you to tour every space, in person or on a video call.

Check dates Book a tour (972) 736-5652

What if it rains?

Move inside to the Living Room (fits 20–30), the covered deck or the climate-controlled Plus One Lounge. Every couple has a rain plan on the property.

How many guests can we have?

Up to 50 guests per event, with 28 staying overnight across seven bedrooms.

Can we tour before booking?

Yes. Book an in-person or virtual tour and we will walk you through every space on this page.

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The Penrose House Photos

Penrose Garden

Firepit Pavilion

Poolside deck

Covered deck

The Living Room

Mandap, havan and every tradition

The main house

South Asian wedding weekend

Bachelorette weekend

Family reunion

Micro wedding

Birthday or shower

The estate film

Picture your day here?

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