LOCATION AND NEARBY ATTRACTIONS
in the dark sky community of Dripping Springs Tx
AROUND TOWN ...
Although we're in "the country", we are the best of both worlds here -- minutes from so much but a world away!
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Just 37 miles from the Austin-Bergstrom Airport (ABIA)
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About 30 minutes to south Austin
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59 Miles to San Antonio Airport (SAT)
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Camp Lucy is RIGHT down the street, and we're Just 10 or so minutes away from multiple wedding venues including Vista West, Cricket Hill Ranch, Ma Maison, Addison Grove, Pecan Springs Ranch, Allegro, Canyonwood, Cactus Moon and many more.
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There are wonderful restaurants minutes away including (the fabulous) Tillie's, Paloma's, Summer Revival, Homespun Kitchen, and many more
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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? Ten minutes away!
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DINING and DRINKS
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DOWN THE STREET AT CAMP LUCY:
Tillie's - American Nouveau Cuisine. Absolutely delicious! www. https://tilliesdrippingsprings.com/
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ON HISTORIC MERCER
Mazama Coffee: Great coffee, atmosphere, pastries
Homespun Kitchen & Bar: Farm-to-Table; fine wine, beer
Grawlix: Lounge atmosphere, snacks and great drinks!
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On 290/RR12
Summer Revival Wine Co.: Lunch, Dinner, great, casual food and wine
Paloma: Beautiful outdoor space (great for kids), with wonderful cocktails and primo Tex-Mex.
Pig Pen BBQ: Primo BBQ / and great breakfast tacos
Rolling in Thyme & Dough: Pastries, sandwiches & more
Railroad BBQ: Dine in or take out. Always good!
Homespun Kitchen: American Farm to Table, live music!
Crepe Crazy: Great crepes! Easy, quick, yummy.
El Rey Mexican: Minutes from us; great Mexican food
Rt 12 Filling Station: Casual dining, TV's, family-friendly, splash pad for the kids.
HEB Grocery on 290 as well
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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.
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TOP TO=DO'S!
Hudson's on Mercer: Live Music, Libations
Mercer Dance Hall: Live Music, Libations, Dancing!
The Barber Shop: Live Music, Beer & Wine
"DREAMLAND" Outdoor Entertainment: Pickleball, Mini-Golf, and a Splashpad -- food too!
Pedernales Falls State Park
Blue Hole (great walking, swimming)
Hamilton Pool: beautiful outdoor preserve
Deep Eddy Distillery
Hill Country Olive Company
Treaty Oak Distillery
Hye Rum
Reimer's Ranch
Westcave Preserve
The Pound House Museum
Wimberley Glass Works
Multiple vineyards, wineries, and breweries
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Shopping on Mercer:
Rural Home, Vintage Soul,
Starrs on Mercer and More!
Farmer's Market on Wednesdays at The Pound House
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...as well as seasonal events, including
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"Dripping with Taste" Tour,
The Dripping Springs Songwriter's Festival,
The Wedding Capital of Texas Showcase,
and more!
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 and minutes away from multiple wedding venues including Camp Lucy, Vista West, Ma Maison, Cricket Hill, Addison Grove, and more. Wimberley is just 20 easy, lovely minutes away, and charming Fredericksburg is also a big attraction, along with hiking at Enchanted Rock. Or visit bustling Austin in just over a half-hour, while San Antonio is less than an hour's drive.
​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 the porch with an amazing sunrise or an afternoon under a big shady oak. And Dripping Springs is so charming! As for our accommodations, it's not your ordinary place; lovely linens, hand-picked 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 be comfortable and enjoy your time in the hill country. 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 in the evenings. There may be other folks here, too, so we expect everyone to enjoy the peace and allow others to do the same. And this is the country, so watch for deer or other animals on the roadways, especially at dusk. 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.