LOCATION & NEARBY ATTRACTIONS
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Adventures await...
We're in "the country", but only minutes from all the fun...
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Austin-Bergstrom Airport (ABIA) and south Austin: 37 miles
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San Antonio Airport (SAT): 59 Miles
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Camp Lucy: 2 Miles
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Easy access from 290 means you're in "Downtown Drip" quickly, with additional dining, entertainment, shopping, and more. And lively Mercer Street? About ten minutes.
Trail Rides at XLR8 Ranch: just 4.5 miles from us
NATURAL BEAUTY IN THE HILL COUNTRY
Pedernales Falls State Park: 14 miles
Blue Hole (great walking, swimming) 22 miles
Hamilton Pool: beautiful outdoor preserve, 19 miles
Reimer's Ranch: walk along the Pedernales: 18 miles
Westcave Preserve: Nature preserve: 22 miles
Blanco State Park: River and wildlife: 20 miles
(Some parks may require reservations in high seasons)
The Exotic Resort Zoo in Johnson City: great for kiddos
MUSIC & SIPPIN' in DRIPPIN''
Hudson's on Mercer: Live Music, Libations
Mercer Dance Hall: Live Music, Libations, Dancing!
The Barber Shop: Live Music, Beer & Wine
Dripping Springs Distillery (playscape, live music, food)
Hill Country Olive Company (tours, lunch, stellar setting)
Treaty Oak Distillery (tours, food, music)
Hawk Shadow Winery (wine and views)
Multiple vineyards, wineries, and breweries
EVENTS and More
The Pound House Museum
Shopping on Mercer: Vintage Soul, Starrs on Mercer and More
Dripping Springs Ranch Park: RODEOS and more
Speeding Springs events - right down the street
...as well as seasonal events like:
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"Dripping with Taste" Tour,
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Dripping Springs Songwriter's Festival
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The Wedding Capital of Texas Showcase
DINING and DRINKS
Tillie's - down the street: Upscale American Nouveau Cuisine
ON HISTORIC MERCER (10+ minutes)
Mazama Coffee: Great coffee, pastries, and workspace
Homespun Kitchen & Bar: Farm-to-Table; full bar; music
Grawlix: Lounge atmosphere, snacks and craft cocktails!
On 290/RR12
Nectarine: Gluten-free, delicious Bkfast & lunch, SO close by.
Summer Revival Wine Co.: Great casual food and wine
Pig Pen BBQ: Primo BBQ
Rolling in Thyme & Dough: Pastries, sandwiches & more
Railroad BBQ: Dine in or take out. Always so good
Homespun Kitchen: American Farm to Table, live music
Crepe Crazy: Great crepes! Easy, quick, yummy.
Cousin Louie's: Family-friendly, great Italian atmosphere
El Rey Mexican: Very close by, great Mexican food
Abby Jane's Bakery: Beautiful pastries and more
Rt 12 Filling Station: Casual family dining, TV's, splash pad
HEB Grocery: big store, scheduled pickup available, too!
NEARBY
The Famous Salt Lick BBQ (Driftwood)
Vista Brewing (Driftwood) Music, brews, wine, & good food
Trattoria Lisina (Driftwood): Upscale, beautiful, delicious
The Leaning Pear (Wimberley): Great food, in/out seating
The Creek House (Wimberley): Great food in/out seating
Verde's (Hamilton Pool Rd.): Casual, interior Mexican
Carmela's (Hamilton Pool Rd).: Casual, delicious Italian.
Uber & Lyft service our property with some advance notice
6730 Creek Road in Dripping Springs, Tx 78620
Easy access; just 2 miles from your turn off of Hwy 290. Enjoy the peace of the countryside, with the ability to be "in-town" in 10 minutes.
Why You'll Love it Here
We chose this property for so many reasons: the beautiful oaks, wet-weather tanks, and hill-country views. There's nothing better than morning coffee on a porch with an amazing sunrise or an afternoon under a big shady oak. As for our accommodations, it's not your ordinary place; lovely linens, curated décor, attention to the details that will make you just plain happy. We believe we've thought of everything here! If you just want a "getaway", we know you'll enjoy your time here. There's beautiful walking and bicycling in the area, and multiple places to sit outdoors and just relax. Bring your beverage for happy hour and enjoy the view.
Notes
We love the peace and solitude here. Our closest neighbors are the deer and bunnies you might see at dusk. There may be other folks here, too, so we expect everyone to allow others to do the same. Bring those practical shoes if you want to do some walking on this beautiful acreage. And Dripping Springs is a great place to sport those cowboy boots!
Coolers are welcome outside on your porch.