What is the dress code for your wedding?
August in Marfa is in the mid to high 80’s and lows in the 50’s at night. We will have a lot of indoor/outdoor activity.
Where should we swim?
Bring your suit to the day after Farewell Gathering! There is an elevated swim tank with an incredible view. The water is COLD!
Balmorhea State Park has a natural swimming hole-the link above will direct you to a day pass in advance.
Hotel Saint George has The Pool in Marfa-a hot tub too. Pool service is available to hotel guests and non-hotel guest. Daily pool passes for non-guests is $30/person.
The Thunderbird Hotel pool is the traditional motel-style pool in the hotel courtyard. Plenty of shade and a few loungers. BYOB / non-guest daily pool passes at the front desk.
Are kids welcome at the wedding?
To the ceremony-yes, absolutely! We have maxed out our headcount for kiddos at dinner.
Who is my main contact with more Q’s?
For now: jackieleeyoung@gmail.com
Breakfast
Marfa Burrito (Cash Only), Big Sandy, The Sentinel, Jett’s Grill (Burritos)
Lunch
Water Stop, Planet Marfa, Get Go, Poolside Bar Nadar (Hotel Saint George)
Dinner
Cochineal (Reservations), Convenience West BBQ, Jett’s Grill, Para Llevar, Water Stop, LaVenture
Drinks
The Marfa Spirit Co., Alta Marfa Winery, Marfa Wine Company, The Sentinel, Planet Marfa, , Jett’s Grill, Bar Nadar (Poolside at Hotel Saint George)
Groceries
Porters is the grocery store here. Located across the street from The Thunderbird
Get Go is organic, local, alternative, high-quality ingredients and supplies for the home chef. Wines and beers as well as refreshing bevs including kombucha, coconut water, and Mexican sodas. Fresh produce, chocolates and sweets, ice creams and meats, bulk nuts, and dry goods. Great tote bag too.
Dollar General is here too. For everything you forgot.
Shopping
Big Bend Saddlery-Fully customize a cowboy hat for yourself. This shop is amazing and has been since 1905. Located in Alpine, just up the road.
Marfa Brands-The best soap in the world. Beautiful textiles here too. Usually in the factory during the week making soap, but you can shop in the store on Fridays from 12pm-5pm, Saturdays 10am-5pm and Sunday 10am-1pm. If you miss Ginger at the shop, Marfa Brands stock soap at these shops in town: The Get Go, Mano, Freda, El Cosmico.
Marfa Film Shop-In case you need to pick up a pack of Polaroid film, etc.
Raba Marfa-High Desert vintage and a beautiful home goods section. $$$$ Cute dogs here too.
Freda-Tiny shop, great pieces. 180 square feet of jewelry, found objects, vintage clothing, and a record playing in the corner.
Cactus Liquors-Crafted spirits, unique beers and wines, and a good share of the mainstream liquor store fare.
Best art to see
The Chinati Foundation—The Chinati Foundation/La Fundación Chinati is an art museum in Marfa, Texas, based upon the ideas of its founder, Donald Judd. The emphasis is on works in which art and the surrounding land are inextricably linked. 100% take the guided tour. Book yours in advance.
Stone Circle—open Wednesday-Friday 11a-6p. Ballroom Marfa commissioned the large-scale outdoor stone circle from Haroon Mirza in 2018. Inspired by ancient megaliths, this solar-powered sculpture is open to the public in the high desert grasslands just east of Marfa
Ballroom Marfa— Ballroom Marfa’s mission is to support the work of artists, musicians, and visionary thinkers of all backgrounds. Ballroom produces exhibitions, public artworks, performances, screenings, concerts, symposia, education programs, and publications.
AYN Foundation —Established in 1993 with the formation of the Arnulf Rainer Museum in New York City, the Ayn Foundation is committed to comprehensive, large-scale projects by major international artists for presentation to the public. Current projects include Andy Warhol's The Last Supper, and Maria Zerres' September Eleven
Nature’s Wonders
Chihuahuan Desert Nature Center. Open: Mon. - Sat. 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. The Botanical Garden in the Desert. Trails, a Cactus Museum, and Bird Blinds.
The official Marfa Lights Viewing Area is located 9 miles east of town on U.S. 90, towards Alpine. Bring an open mind and enjoy the great view!
The Dairy is located just two miles to the east of Marfa on Antelope Hills Road. Tours are 1 hour long and give the visitors an overview of our operation, an opportunity to see the milking process, pet our goats and eat some of our cheeses.