Right on the centerline of the Path of Totality and deep in the Heart of Texas is your intimate and easily accessible eclipse viewing celebration. This family friendly, limited seating event includes private parking, sit-down lunch, on-site restrooms, and wide open skies to view all 4 minutes and 23 seconds of this awe-inspiring event away from the crowds.

About the Eclipse

On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will follow a narrow path from southwest to northeast across 13 states, offering a celestial spectacle. For the lengthiest view of the eclipse you must be within the centerline. This eclipse's centerline enters Texas crossing the Rio Grande River at the Mexico–US border around 12:10pm CDT, initiating totality at approximately 1:27pm CDT in that locale.

As the 2024 solar eclipse moves through the Texas Hill Country it will reach the point of greatest duration, where totality is longer than anywhere else, marking the tipping point where duration begins to decrease. Consequently, Texas stands out as a prime viewing destination with the longest totality.

Gatesville, Texas is at the center of 2024 Solar Eclipse Path of Totality

Relaxing + Spacious Viewing Experience

Our country wedding venue provides all the space with the convenience of being in town without the crowds. Enjoy wide open space, big Texas skies, and a catered lunch without the rush.

Activities

Make memories with a day watching the sky with provided solar glasses or bring your own solar telescope with plenty of space for privacy, science talk and Q&A with a NASA/JPL engineer, lunch, and plenty of outdoor space to explore and play.

Front entrance to Windmill Hill Venue reception hall at sunset
Two longhorn cattle in a field
Kids playing on a playground at wedding venue
Little boy plays in waterfall
Outdoor wedding space with small wooden bridge at Windmill Hill Venue
Outdoor garden seating at Windmill Hill

Food & Drink

Enjoy a relaxed sit-down lunch in our spacious in-door reception hall. Burgers, hot dogs, sandwiches, chips and drinks included in the ticket price.

Family Friendly, Private Park Experience

Onsite private restrooms, playground, and plenty of outdoor space to explore make the venue perfect for a memorable day in a private park-like setting. Great for families with kids, couples, and individuals looking for a more secluded viewing experience.

Join Us for an Astronomical Day

Limited tickets are available to ensure an intimate viewing experience for all our guests. We look forward to watching with you.

Individual Ticket Prices:
$15 – In advance
$20 – At the door

Car load of up to 5 people:
$40 – In advance
$50 – At the door

Gates open at 10AM. Ticket prices include solar viewing glasses, food and drinks, parking, and access to the entire venue.

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