In the words of Willie Nelson, “you’re either in Luck or you’re out of Luck.” If you’re fortunate enough to attend an event at the legendary country musician’s ranch, you’re definitely in Luck.
Your friendly ATXtoday editors got the chance to attend Luck Present’s annual Potluck — a family-style dinner served by local and visiting chefs for just 300 guests — which supports sustainable food practices through Farm Aid and The Texas Food and Wine Alliance.
Figi here — if Luck Reunion is intimate with 3,500 people, Potluck is practically a family gathering. We enjoyed a delicious dinner, made in part by local chefs Edgar Rico of Nixta Taqueria and Julian Maltby + Daniel Gaspar of Mercado Sin Nombre. The meal is served under a tent with twinkling lights, where you’re encouraged to chat with your neighbor and break bread over wine before Willie performs.
We arrived early to explore the grounds and peek inside the chapel, which was too crowded for us to get inside last year. If you’ve read our recent coverage, you know that the chapel and other surrounding buildings were part of a movie set that was saved from being burnt down after the filming of “Red Headed Stranger.”
Morgan here. Luck Ranch has become my personal slice of paradise, so I’m excited to share a few of my favorite sights on Willie’s land.
First up: disco balls in the trees. Inside the VIP lounge at Luck Ranch — a tree-canopied patch of grass dotted with retro couches, colorful rugs, and neon sculptures — disco balls of all shapes and sizes hang overhead thanks to local disco pop-art company The GLOWBs. It’s like stepping into a sparkling, disco cowgirl’s dream.
Wandering the property, cheeky hand-painted signs never fail to make me smile. A forbidden staircase bears a sign that reads “No, not even you.” Inside a white weathered church, two affirmations flank the exit: “Let Nothing but Good Come to Me” and “Let Nothing but Good Go From Me.” Every corner feels deliberately playful yet heartfelt.
The attention to detail reached its peak at dinner. The tablescape is effortlessly enchanting: uncorked bottles scattered across the wooden tables, vintage goblets, party favors hand-stamped with Willie’s Remedy logos, and flowers so fantastical they looked like they’d sprung from a Dr. Seuss illustration.
Long story short: Visiting Luck Ranch is like being welcomed into a world where you’re treated like family and Texas royalty all at once.
