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Plan The Best Corporate Events In East Texas

A corporate event is an excellent opportunity to build strong relationships with those you work with almost daily. But, planning the best corporate events can take time and effort. This is why you should look to East Texas and Mill Creek Ranch Resort to help you and your business plan the best corporate events 

Meeting Space or Conference Rooms

We can accommodate groups of various sizes and functions. Banquet, conference, theater, and classroom-style seating arrangements are available. Here is a preview of the variety of venues we have to offer your team.

  • The Grand Lodge: The Grand Lodge is our largest indoor space, accommodating corporate events, family reunions, and other large gatherings of up to 100 guests.
  • The Pavilion: The pavilion offers a beautiful location for corporate and social events in Canton, TX, accommodating up to 150 guests.
  • Hickory and Sycamore Rooms: The Hickory Sycamore room, located at The Grand Lodge, is suited to any meeting you may need. The rooms can comfortably fit up to 60 guests with tables and chairs or 80 guests theater style.
  • The Cabana: The Cabana offers a wonderful location for all groups and social events in Canton, TX. Mill Creek Ranch Resort can cater to you or cook your meal at the Cabana.

We Make It Easy For You

The Corporate Sales Manager will handle every detail and can help coordinate your team-building activities, entertainment, and menu planning. Organize and reinvigorate your team with overnight accommodations in our beautiful cottages, each equipped with one queen bed, sleeper sofa, WiFi, TV, full kitchen, and bath/shower. If you want to upgrade, our executive cottages offer deluxe amenities and so much more.

Customized Company Meeting Packages

We give you the freedom to plan your event how you need to. Meeting packages at Mill Creek Ranch Resort include everything you need to host a successful and meaningful retreat. Everything is provided, from your lodging accommodations to your LCD projector. For board meetings of 10 to conferences of 100, forget the stress and let us handle the details.

Plan An Amazing Corporate Celebration

It’s hard work, but in the end, it’s worth getting everyone together for the best corporate events. Let Mill Creek Ranch Resort help you out. Call our Corporate Events Manager at 877-927-3439 for more information. Make this your home for future reunions, activities, and family bonding at Mill Creek Ranch Resort. Immerse yourself in East Texas’s raw beauty and charm by booking your stay with Mill Creek Ranch Resort.

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The Importance of Family Bonding Activities

It can be a daunting task to bring a family of any size together for a reunion. But, as you know, you and many others do it because family bonding is an essential piece of your life. One of the best places to stage a family bonding event and activities is at a ranch or resort. If you’re in Texas, the best place to unite the family is at Mill Creek Ranch Resort. Here is what you need to know for planning family bond activities and more at Mill Creek Ranch Resort.

Family Reunions, Getogethers, Events

We have spacious venues which can accommodate a different number of guests. Kitchen access is included in most venues, or you can get your food catered through us. Don’t hesitate to contact our event coordinators to get your family reunion needs tailored to you. Here are the venues you can reserve for your family reunion.

  • The Grand Lodge: The Grand Lodge is our largest indoor space, accommodating up to 100 guests.
  • The Pavilion: The pavilion offers a beautiful location for social events in Canton, TX, accommodating up to 150 guests.
  • The Cabana: Mill Creek Ranch Resort can cater to you, or you can cook your meals at the Cabana. A large grill, ice cooler, and prep area make this a fantastic place to enjoy a meal with family and friends.

Family Bonding Activities

Once you have a venue picked out, you should start planning something to do at the Resort and in Canton, TX. Here are some of the more popular, fun, family-friendly activities in Texas.

  • First Monday Trade Days in Canton, TX
  • Splash Kingdom Waterpark & Miniature Golf
  • Yesterland Farm
  • Buffalo Creek Motocross Park
  • East Texas Zoo
  • Heritage Park Outdoor Museum
  • Blueberry Hills Farms

Bring Your Family Here

Make this your home for future reunions, activities, and family bonding at Mill Creek Ranch Resort. Immerse yourself in East Texas’s raw beauty and charm by booking your stay with Mill Creek Ranch Resort.

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Plan an East Texas Wedding at Mill Creek Ranch

There’s never an off-season for rustic weddings here at Mill Creek Ranch Resort, one of the premier four-season wedding venues in East Texas. We have everything that you’re looking for in a wedding venue and so much more, including wilderness ceremony locales, breathtaking photo possibilities, an expansive reception space, and convenient, upscale cottages. Not only is Mill Creek Ranch Resort less than one hour from the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, Tyler, and several other large communities, but we provide couples with some of the most inexpensive wedding packages in East Texas.

A Heartfelt Ceremony and Lasting Photographs

First and foremost, Mill Creek Ranch Resort has an abundance of ceremony locale possibilities ranging from an elegant garden to a contemporary country pavilion. After reciting your heartwarming vows and saying “I do,” pose for photographs across several acres of lush East Texas woodlands. Unlike most wedding venues in East Texas, we provide newlyweds with countless natural photo opportunities. Most wedding parties gather along the water’s edge, in the garden, inside the rustic banquet hall, and along our peaceful, on-site hiking trails.

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First-Class Wedding Venues in East Texas

You don’t become one of the premier wedding venues in East Texas without providing newlyweds with expansive, utterly-charming reception venues that feature beautiful views of the surrounding forestry. We have a working relationship with the area’s top-rated caterers and DJs who specialize in making dreams come true! After a tear-jerking ceremony and an effortless photography session, join your guests for a delicious, catered dinner inside our Grand Lodge, RV Lodge, Cabana, or Pavilion. These multi-functional rooms double as a dining hall and a late-night dance floor for those who wish to celebrate the occasion by singing and dancing to popular country hits and love songs.

Convenient Overnight Accommodations

With 100 RV sites, dozens of upscale cottages, a tiny home, and a yurt to choose from, Mill Creek Ranch Resort unquestionably can host a small intimate wedding or a grand affair up to 150 guests. You and your guests can experience the allure of a tiny home, relax in a modern cottage, or park your RV in one of our oversized RV spots. Each overnight accommodation is a short walk from the Grand Lodge so that all guests can enjoy the weekend responsibly!

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Start Your Honeymoon in Canton, TX

After opening gifts with family and close friends on Sunday morning, start your long-overdue honeymoon right here in Canton, TX! Whether you’re hoping to spend another day or a whole week here at Mill Creek Ranch Resort, you’ll be steps away from adventure, relaxation, and delicious East Texas home cooking. There are dozens of things to do in Canton, TX, but we recommend receiving spa treatments at Mill Creek Spa, paddling on serene Walden Pond, exploring our 200 acres of East Texas wilderness on a bicycle, and roasting marshmallows over your private fire pit. We pride ourselves in being one of the premier wedding venues in East Texas, which is why we created three unique packages! To inquire about a potential wedding, please fill out this online form, or call us today at 1-866-488-6020.

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Best On-Site Activities at Mill Creek in Canton, TX

glamping in texasDespite the unseasonably cold temperatures in much of the United States lately, The Old Farmer’s Almanac is expecting a warm and dry winter here in Canton, TX. With winter hastily approaching, Mill Creek Ranch Resort’s holiday season availability is gradually shrinking, primarily because of our superb on-site amenities, charming cottages, and sizable RV sites. Surprisingly, glamping in Texas is a hot ticket during the wintertime. Our charming yurt fills fast every winter because it has pond-view, patio dining, a flatscreen television, queen-size bed, and alluring old-world charm. You can combine a unique glamping experience with several on-site amenities that all other RV resorts in Texas cannot offer. Here are four of our favorite onsite activities at Mill Creek Ranch Resort.

Relaxing Spa Treatments

Many couples choose Mill Creek Ranch Resort because we provide exquisite, romantic weekend getaways in Texas. Couples love our Woodlands nature trail, live music on Friday nights, cozy accommodations, and, most importantly, our relaxing on-site spa! Not only will you be steps from a soothing, calming massage, but our prices simply cannot be beaten with massages starting at just $40. Our caring, professional masseuses provide Swedish, deep-tissue, prenatal, and sports massages.

Catch-and-Release Fishing

Our eight ponds are the perfect place to teach your children how to fish for catfish, crappie, and smallmouth bass. Many anglers love the privacy and tranquility of our ponds. While each pond is catch-and-release, you’ll still enjoy the thrill of the battle. The resort record currently sits at 9.5 pounds. You can bring your own gear, or visit the RV lodge for poles and bait. Red Tail Pond is a popular option because it’s our largest body of water, and it features a peaceful island.

Nine-Hole Disc Golf Course

Mill Creek Ranch Resort’s popular nine-hole disc golf course is steps from our RV sites, horseshoes, walking trail, and multi-sport court. With only two “frolf” courses in Canton, TX, guests from the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex and Tyler usually take full advantage of our meticulously-manicured grounds. You’ll notice almost immediately the gentle slopes, a tree-lined brook, and serene Walden Pond. The holes range from 150 to 275 feet.

Live Music at The Creek

Friday nights at Mill Creek Ranch Resort from 6-9 p.m., local musicians take center stage and entertain our eager guests. These talented singer/songwriters perform classics, favorites, and originals. The doors open at 5 p.m. in the Grand Lodge. Guests can also enjoy cocktails, East Texas comfort food, and ice-cold beer. Thank you to everyone who joined us for live music at the Creek every Friday this year! You’ll be able to tap, sway, and dance to East Texas’ best up-and-coming musicians starting again in early March.

Glamping in Texas

Our luxurious, cozy yurt is the perfect place to relax in style on a rare chilly afternoon. When the weather is warm, which is most days, you’ll have the opportunity to sip on a coffee on your pond-view deck, cook steaks on the propane grill, and make s’mores around your fire ring. You can cross “glamping in Texas” off your bucket list this winter by dialing 1-877-927-3439.

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Should We Serve Alcohol at Our Corporate Events in Texas? Tips to Keeping it Classy

corporate events in texasIt’s time to start planning company picnics and other team building corporate events in Texas, but there is always one thing that party planners tend to be on the fence about. Should we have alcohol?

Everybody has heard of or seen nightmare scenarios involving alcohol and company events, resulting in embarrassment or even a firing. At the same time, taking your employees on a company retreat is time you are taking away from them at home. They should be able to kick back and relax. Not to mention the fact that alcohol does tend to help break the ice and get everyone to loosen up a little. Is it worth the risk? Here are five tips for having your drinks and keeping it classy.

Provide limitations

Sticking with beer and wine only is one way to help people self-monitor and to keep everyone from getting too drunk too fast. Liquor is, after all, quicker. If you’re still concerned with an open bar, go to a drink ticket system or just provide a cash bar. People tend to drink less when it’s on their dime.

Evaluate the Company Culture

If the majority of the attendees are going to be in their early 20’s, it will be helpful to let everyone know what the expectations are and providing limitations (see above) might be something to think hard about. If your employees are more mature, they will be more likely to self-moderate. This is also a good idea to remind team members of the current company policies regarding alcohol and general expectations when it comes to behavior.

Lead by Example

If your manager is passing around shots, it sets a precedent. Speak with the managers and other leaders in the company and make sure they know that they are expected to lead by example and not get out of hand themselves.

Serve Food

Nothing starts an embarrassing moment like four glasses of wine and a salad. Make sure there is plenty of hearty food available when alcohol is served so that nobody is drinking on an empty stomach.

Include an Activity

Never make drinking the sole activity or focus of any corporate retreat. Drinking can accompany dinner, but make sure there are plenty of games, speakers and other team-building activities to keep everyone engaged throughout the day and evening.

Mill Creek Ranch Resort has exceptional facilities for productive yet fun corporate events in Texas. We have a variety of meeting rooms, packages, and on-site cottages for your employees. (This will keep everyone safe if you do have alcohol at your next event!) For more information on a classy venue for your next company retreat, contact Mill Creek Ranch Resort in Canton, TX, for pricing and availability at (877) 927-3439

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Tips on finding the perfect company picnic venue

company picnic venueWith spring and early summer on the horizon, it’s not too early to start looking for a great company picnic venue to spend an afternoon with your work family. However, you can’t just show up at any old park with a sack of peanut butter sandwiches. Any annual company picnic is supposed to show appreciation for employees by having a good time, not to be some afterthought that employees bemoan attending. So where to start? Before selecting a venue willy-nilly, here are a few tips:

Size

Make sure the venue is an appropriate size. You don’t need a football stadium for a company of 50 employees. At the same time, too small of a venue and people don’t have room for outdoor activities.

Food

It is a “picnic,” after all, but that doesn’t mean you have to eat finger sandwiches. Does the venue have catering options? If not, are there restaurant or catering options nearby? Be sure to consider the company culture; if your company has Friday fajitas for lunch, you know that option will please everyone.

Activities

Catering a company picnic is great – people like to eat. However, once everyone is done eating they need something to do. This is a great time to incorporate team-building games that are fun for both your employees and their kids, like tug-o-war or scavenger hunts.

Proximity

Nobody wants to drive all day, go to a company picnic, then drive all the way home. Keep your venue within an about an hour or so of your office. Alternatively, you can book a place with options to stay a night.

Pick a Theme

If you’re worried that despite your best efforts your picnic may still be a drag for your employees to attend, consider a theme. A theme can be anything from cultural (like a Hawaiian shirt Luau or caribbean theme) to a sports theme (like “Ballpark” theme with hot dogs and a softball game). The possibilities are endless!

Mill Creek Ranch Resort in Canton, TX is a great company picnic venue to host your annual affair. In addition to ample space, catering options, and scores of games and activities, we have and on-site activity director to help you plan your engagement. We even have cottages on-site available to rent for participants (or planners) to stay an extra night before or after! For more information on booking a company picnic and for seasonal specials, call us at (877) 927-3439.

How to Find the Best Wedding Venues in East Texas for your Taste

Wedding Venues In East TexasWhen looking for wedding venues in east Texas, it’s important to focus on what fits your individuality. Trendy is nice, and affordability is obviously a factor to consider. However, when it comes down to it, what makes you the happiest will be a place that you’ll remember forever. It will be a place that encompasses who you are and where you’re the most at peace. If a very specific place hasn’t popped into your mind yet, don’t worry. Here’s a list of things to consider when you’ve decided to take the plunge in wedding venue shopping.

Envisioning

The first step to finding the perfect wedding venue is to close your eyes and picture your wedding. Don’t think too hard, but just consider what you’ll look like wearing the white dress (or the nice suit.) Then look around you. Are you somewhere warm? Maybe on a lake, or in the countryside? Perhaps you’re somewhere cooler, like in the forest or in a shaded park. Many people just like to be traditional and marry at a church. Wherever it is, consider it. If that was the first place that popped in your mind, there’s a good chance it’s something you’d like!

Location

To cut down traveling expenses, finding a venue close to you and your guests is a great approach. Luckily, wedding venues in east Texas range from heavily wooded areas to flat, pretty grasslands. Finding the perfect spot that isn’t too far away but still has a touch of singularity is key to getting the best wedding venue.

Price

Of course, the one thing we all are forced to consider is affordability. While weddings have to involve a little indulging, spending up your entire wallet isn’t going to go well for your honeymooning plans. Finding a place that balances both beauty and staying inside a healthy budget can be tough, but there are options around every corner.

Tour

To get the perfect array of wedding venue choices, tour as many places as you can. Even if it’s not a place you think you’d like, try to visit it anyway. That way, you’ll really get a good gauge of what it is you want by physically being in the area. You might really like the atmosphere of a place you never would have considered before.

If you’re looking for a beautiful wedding venue in Canton, Texas, look no further than Mill Creek Ranch Resort. Not only is the area covered in beautiful woodlands and wildlife, it also includes your choice of a country pavilion, a romantic garden or a rustic lodge to fit your personal desires.

 

Wedding Venues In East Texas
Mill Creek Ranch Resort
1880 N Trade Days Blvd
Canton, Texas 75103
(877) 927-3439

3 Must-Haves To Consider When Planning Rustic Fall Wedding Events

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Events Canton TX

Planning wedding events do not have to be challenging since Mill Creek Ranch Resort offers the essential elements you will need for your rustic ceremony and reception. From planning the menu and seating arrangements to choosing your dress and entertainment, you may not know where to start when it comes to wedding organization. Here are a few must-haves to consider when planning your rustic wedding ceremony and reception for the upcoming fall season.

Natural Location

All rustic ceremonies and receptions require a natural location. A wooded background during your reception and a colorful display of the changing leaves during the ceremony are both perfect options for the events on your special day. If you prefer an elegant backdrop, consider a ceremony or reception near the water or inside beautiful gardens. With numerous types of natural locations, planning your rustic wedding day will be simple.

Rustic Décor

Wedding ceremony altars made from reclaimed wood, mason jar candles for accent lighting, and burlap table linens are must have accessories for your rustic fall wedding. Add a bit of color to your event by creating table centerpieces out of pumpkins. Place sunflowers, daisies, and baby’s breath in the center of each pumpkin to create a colorful autumn accent. Or, use miniature pumpkins place cards to reserve seats for your guests.

Not only are these decorative accessories affordable, but they also will complement the rustic, natural setting of your ceremony and reception.

Utilize the resort’s own wedding décor or create your own to use in personal ways. If you prefer to enhance your special day with only the elements of nature, make sure your guests receive clear visuals of the fantastic woodlands, lush greenery, colorful gardens, and romantic setting of the country.

Fine Country Dining

One of the greatest benefits of planning a rustic wedding is that there are no set rules or guidelines on what you should serve your guests. Traditionally, light appetizers come before a formal dinner that is then followed by the standard wedding cake. If this traditional catering is appealing to you and your groom, the resort can accommodate perfectly. However, if you prefer a more casual menu, work with the team of catering professionals to design your dining around your personality and budget.

An elegant, sit-down dinner, simple appetizers on a buffet, or family-style country dining are all options to consider for your rustic fall wedding.
If you are planning wedding events in the Canton, TX area for the upcoming fall season, contact Mill Creek Ranch Resort at 877-927-3439.

Or to learn more about our wedding offerings click here.

Events Canton TX
Mill Creek Ranch Resort
2102 N Trade Days Blvd
Canton, Texas 75103
877-927-3439

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Our Resort is One of the Best Places to Get Married in East Texas

east texas wedding venueGetting Married in East Texas

You’re engaged! Congratulations!

Now is the perfect time to start planning your wedding in East Texas. Venues can fill up quickly, especially for more desirable dates and times. You’ll want to make that decision soon because it’s the foundation piece for most of the other wedding decisions you’ll need to make. But how do you choose the perfect spot for your dream wedding in East Texas?

Why East Texas?

Texas has a style like no other place, and venues in East Texas can easily lend themselves to using a sophisticated Texas look. These simple ideas can help you maintain a “sense of place” that stays true to the area and enhances your own style.

  • A natural color palette with “pops” of wildflower hues like bluebonnet, Indian paintbrush, or even buttercup pink. Texas wildflowers are famous for a reason!
  • Using popular landscape grasses and their plumes as part of your decor and in the arrangements can be both cost-effective and mood-effective. The big, showy plants are a natural to add foliage and texture, and would be stunning as part of the bridal bouquet, too.
  • Turquoise stones have long been a big part of Texas style. Perhaps a silver bolo with a turquoise in it rather than a bow tie, or a chunky turquoise necklace? Vases with turquoise accents or even giant, unrefined pieces of turquoise can up the Texas glam factor. If turquoise isn’t the right hue, perhaps you have access to granite? Large-scale pieces would add a big “Wow!” factor to your tablescapes.
  • Cowboy boots! Boots can be just the right touch to add both whimsy and style to your wedding. Bonus: your bridal party will be so much more comfortable dancing the night away at the reception!

Texas Wedding Flair

An East Texas wedding venue wouldn’t be complete without a sense of community and coming together. Your wedding could have the perfect Texas touches, but without your close family and friends near you’ll still be missing an essential ingredient. Mill Creek Ranch Resort is the perfect venue to add that crucial element to your beautiful East Texas wedding.

Out of town guests and the entire bridal party will enjoy time spent before, during, and after the wedding when they stay at our resort. With cabins available for each family or group, you and your guests have easy access to all the wedding events. During down times, your guests can get away to rest in their own cabin or relax while taking advantage of The Resort’s many activities like disc golf or horseshoes. Mill Creek Ranch Resort’s natural beauty and charm are the perfect backdrop and venue when you’re looking for the best places to get married in East Texas!

Tips for creating personal touches at Mill Creek Ranch’s rustic wedding venue Texas

Many people shudder at the thought when they hear about a “rustic” style wedding, imagining something chintzy in someone’s backyard. Times, however, have changed. Rustic and classy go hand in hand these days, especially at the rustic wedding venue Texas of Mill Creek Ranch Resort, where quaint meets classy for a classic, rustic and beautiful country wedding with the backdrop of the East Texas Piney Woods.

Having a rustic style wedding has its advantages as well, like a more relaxed ambiance and scores of opportunities to include personal touches so your guests feel almost as special as you do on your big day. The event staff and facilities at our rustic wedding venue Texas provide everything you need, from chairs in the garden for the ceremony to gourmet catering, linens and white lantern centerpieces for the reception. You provide the personal touches, and we’ll take care of the rest so your wedding day can be worry free.

Here are a few tips to put a little of your personality into your special day:

1. Use local or non-traditional flowers and foliage in your bouquet. If you are having a winter wedding, spruce up your flowers with some pine to reflect the piney woods here in East Texas. In the springtime, go with wildflowers or a bouquet of lavender or other flowering herb blooms.

2. Natural accents, like using slices of wood for candle or card holders, are both inexpensive and environmentally friendly and look beautiful on display.

3. Consider incorporating mason jars, a perfect vessel for homemade hard lemonade at a warm summer wedding, or have a cherished family recipe be the take away with the ingredients inside. Or you can incorporate vintage style bottles in the center and display pieces.

4. Decorate with vintage items, either items you or your family owns or you can go looking for some items in any of the Canton antique shops (or at Trade Days, if you feel so inclined). You can even rent vintage items at numerous places in and around the DFW metroplex.

5. Most importantly, think outside the box and get creative! Think about what you and your fiancé like. Are you music snobs? Give the guests a mix “tape” (CD/DVD) with your favorite tunes. Movie buffs? Consider a popcorn bar for guests to snack on between the ceremony and the reception. The possibilities are endless!

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At Mill Creek Ranch Resort, our rustic wedding venue Texas provides the perfect backdrop to highlight all the personal details and the happy couple on your wedding day. Call us for more details or to schedule a tour of our grounds.

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Mill Creek Ranch Resort
1880 N Trade Days Blvd
Canton, Texas 75103
(877) 927-3439

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Mill Creek Ranch Resort is the East Texas wedding venue for a perfect wedding day

Many wedding days fly by, often leaving the bride and groom so busy with the hustle and bustle that they hardly feel like they got to spend time with their guests. A destination wedding is a wonderful way to gather your closest family and friends all in one spot, but for a little longer than simply clocking in for the ceremony and standard reception, so you can relax and enjoy everyone’s company in a beautiful setting.

Mill Creek Ranch Resort is the perfect East Texas Wedding Venue to celebrate your once-in-a-lifetime day. Just a short trek from DFW, Mill Creek Ranch Resort is nestled in the beautiful East Texas Piney Woods that make for a picturesque backdrop for your wedding day. Our facilities are rustic with modern touches for a ranch-style wedding with all the amenities.

As the area’s premiere East Texas wedding venue, we offer multiple choices for both the ceremony and reception. Choose a romantic garden wedding or go with a more rustic and intimate setting at the lodge. Our outdoor covered pavillion is perfect for a day or evening reception or you can dance the night away in our Grand Lodge for something with a little more of an intimate feel.

Our wonderful event staff can tailor the details to your specific needs and wedding day aesthetic.  We have top notch banquet services, and we can cater our menus to your specific wants and needs. However, if you already have a specific restaurant in mind, or one that is special to the happy couple, you have the option to bring in your own catering.

Our charming cottages all have modern updates, so you and your guests can enjoy the evening in full and enjoy all of the luxury amenities of our resort the day before or the day after the ceremony. Your guests can even book a few extra days to venture out and explore the wonderfully charming town of Canton and the surrounding areas.

Call us to take a tour of our facilities and fall in love with the beauty and serenity of Mill Creek Ranch Resort and the woodlands that surround it. For a sneak preview of our East Texas wedding venue, visit us online for more details and photos of our facilities.

East Texas Wedding Venue
Mill Creek Ranch Resort
1880 N Trade Days Blvd
Canton, Texas 75103
(877) 927-3439

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