About Us

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River Valley Place is so much more than a wedding or event venue, it is a destination for making memories over a true weekend experience. With options that are limited only by your imagination, you can customize your special event to create a treasured memory - for everyone! We are perfect for hosting memorable weekend events. Church groups, business teams, life coach classes, quilting clubs, large family groups and scrapbookers have all enjoyed hosting their weekend retreats at River Valley Place.

Situated on almost 60 secluded acres, River Valley Place features high, elevated views of our own private valley that descends to the banks of the Trinity River, bordering to the east. Don't be surprised to catch a glimpse of a deer, hog, turkey, or coyote that occasionally wanders across the meadow.

Warren and Mary Robbins closed on the purchase of this property on election day, 1992. That's a day they will never forget. They were excited to begin a new life in the country to raise their 4 children, which quickly grew to 8!

Those were busy, productive days raising a family and "subduing the land". They initially built the Farmhouse, then later the Cottage, doing much of the work themselves. The Farmhouse was their family home, and the Cottage became home for Mary's grandmother.

Eventually, the Robbins built a new house on the property to accommodate their growing family. The Farmhouse and Cottage became “home” for other families who also grew to treasure life in the country at River Valley Place as much as they.

In 1998 the Old Red Barn was lovingly built by Warren and the kids. Horses, goats and countless chickens called the barn “home” over the years.

In 2019, the Robbins undertook a major upgrade of the barn to make it into a modern climate-controlled event barn with a white-washed vintage interior and concrete floors for now hosting people-fun.

The Robbins are thrilled to offer this to other, new friends in a new way so they, too, can make their own special, treasured memories at this very unique place in Collin County!

Located on the northern side of the Dallas Metroplex, just north of McKinney, in a little country community founded in 1847, called Chambersville. You'll find a secluded, true country setting mixed with both modern and elegant vintage features that will make your wedding or event stand out against others. With genuine charm that can only come from a place proven to stand the test of time, River Valley Place will provide an experience that cannot be duplicated and will leave guests talking about your event for years to come.

Call or email to schedule a tour of River Valley Place and see it for yourself!


Our Beliefs

River Valley Place began many years ago when our family moved to McKinney to build a new life together in the country. As with any family business, it is a direct extension of our family. Because of that, it inherently reflects our personal beliefs, convictions, and ethics. Our intention is to serve others as Christ has served us.

We are blessed at every wedding and reception to view an example of the most beautiful picture in the universe, the marriage of the bride and groom. To us, as Christians, it holds the ultimate meaning and symbolism. Its design and ordination are instructed by God's word, the Bible, where in it we are told that God created the marriage of a man and a woman to be a symbol of the relationship between Christ and his church (see Ephesians 5:31-32).

Any man and woman desiring to join together and make public this most sacred covenant, whether or not they share in our beliefs, are welcome to join together and celebrate at River Valley Place. Civil unions, same sex partnerships or other union ceremonies, while recognized for their legal validity, are outside of the Judeo-Christian marriage covenant. Therefore, such ceremonies may not be conducted at River Valley Place, as to do so would conflict with the religious beliefs held in our very foundation.

Because of the love of Christ, River Valley Place welcomes all people to come as our special guests to enjoy our accommodations and facilities for their special celebrations.

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