What a lovely place to enjoy time with family and friends! 8 of us spent my 50th birthday here and…read moreloved every second of it. A real Texas experience with Buddy and Charmin, the longhorn steer. As an extra surprise, the beautiful Lisa had a nice bottle of bubbles chilled for us upon arrival. Get out of the city and visit!

From the owner: From wedding ceremonies and receptions to bridal showers, yoga retreats, art shows, rehearsal…read moredinners, anniversary parties, and photo shoots, Vista View Ranch offers a combination of areas, and spectacular surroundings: breathtaking Texas Hill Country views and our ranch is available year-round. Your celebration will be packed with memories to last a lifetime. We look forward to being part of your special day! Do your heart and mind a favor! Let nature calm your heart and ease your mind when you stay at Vista View Ranch. Built in 2004 Vista View Ranch sits on 11.26 acres of gorgeous rolling land with great views of the majestic Texas Hill Country. Beautiful post oak and live oak trees abound on the property. The ranch has a good amount of White-Tailed deer, Red Foxes and Jack Rabbits, 4 Texas longhorns, other Texas Hill Country birds and animals. Vista View Ranch is a secluded luxury ranch resort located just north of Austin, Texas. Uniquely situated Spicewood, the ranch offers direct entry from virtually all directions. Minutes from downtown Austin and a hop skip and a jump to Lake Travis and world famous Pedernales River. Vista View Ranch also was the former residence to a UT chancellor.

Camp Cowboy on Robison Ranch is an excellent experience made available for free to Veterans, First…read moreresponders and their families. You will learn every intricate detail involved with horsemanship and Ranching.I absolutely Love it...and I believe you will as well!

They are amazing welcoming people you are sure to have a good time and socialize Monday through…read moreFriday! You may also even learn a thing or two about cows, donkeys, and horses.

Trying Bar 3 Ranch meat had been on our family's bucket list for years, and finally, this past…read moreOctober, we managed to snag a half cow for this spring. When our date got closer, Jeff sent over the final weight for our share, and it caught me off guard because it was so much bigger than the past shares we've gotten through other local farms. As it turns out, there's a reason. When we picked up our meat, we found Jeff excited to share how he raises and feeds his cows and why, ultimately, his meat is far superior. (He didn't say as much, but as you can see by the photo, it's incredibly clear that there's no comparison.) We learned more about the care and feeding of cows that afternoon than we thought possible but we loved every minute. He was also great with our kids, taking them to see and pet his horses. Afterwards, he even called me to share his favorite recipe for flanken ribs. But how does it TASTE, you ask? As a reformed 25+ year vegetarian, I can't stand the smell of most grassfed beef that has come into this house. (We've done multiple cow shares before through other ranches, all the same - the smell is nauseating.) Bar 3 Ranch, though... totally different. There is NO gamey smell, no gamey taste and my husband gives me the side eye now because he has to share his steaks with me. It's GOOD. Like, REALLY GOOD. Words are probably not going to do this justice, so I'm attaching a photo of the difference between Jeff's meat and our last half cow from another/local ranch. There is just no comparison.

I picked up a quarter of a steer this morning and I am so excited. I went to the ranch and Jeff was…read moreso great to chat with. He explained all the unique things he learned in Argentina on how to properly raise cows. I could have listened to him talk about it for hours. The meat looks incredible and the marbling is amazing. I can't wait to cook something up this evening! I would highly recommend getting your beef from Bar 3 Ranch!!

We were there for a private event with a group that included a rodeo and a BBQ and whiskey tasting…read more Staff were great. The food was good and the rodeo super fun. All the more interesting is how close this was to the downtown of Austin. Felt like we were in a typical suburb rather than on a ranch. Although we did not do this we noticed they have trap shooting, ATV Guided Tours, kayaking and horse riding of course. All worth checking out if you are in the area.

Had the best time at Lone Star Ranch!!! We have been coming to Texas for a while and never been…read morehorse back riding. I went for my birthday and it was the perfect day, so much fun on the horse trails. Our guide, Savannah knew so much about horses, the owner Tina was so nice, and Maddie was super sweet. We will be coming back!

This was one of the best things Ive ever done in my whole life i really enjoyed myself and at the…read moreend of the day sittin around the firepit and drinkin a cold one and smokin a ceegar was the best way to end the day. it was the last day of the hunt for me that I shot my Axis deer, sitting along a tree line and overseeing a trail, we just got set up and one popped out of the woods and I got him after he crossed the road and that was at twilight. And now the food. Drew is an amazing cook thats anout alls I can say. If you go away from the table hungry welp thats on you, the food is simply outstanding. This whole trip isnt what I was expecting. The hospitality and professionalism of the guide was impeccable. The individual rooms and the bunkhouse is top notch. I guarantee you will sleep like a baby. I know I will be coming back yearly.

I definitely can't wait to go back! The amenities were 10/10, I felt right at home. The owner…read morereally knows how to throw down in the kitchen! The hunting arrangements were one of a kind, they definitely set you up for a successful hunt!

Best meat ever and Josh and crew are fantastic…read more Hoping they get back to doing the farmers markets

Amazing. I cannot recommend this ranch enough. We got a tour from Jason, and the hospitality we…read morereceived was outstanding. Really genuine Texan men. Would 100% recommend this tour if you're ever near Austin.

I wish I could give this ranch more stars. I stayed at the Tiny House for my birthday weekend. I…read moredecided to take a sort of retreat. I am a mother of 2 and a teacher, and I am never alone. I needed some solitude, peace and quiet. The moment I arrived at the house, my shoulders immediately relaxed and there was an immediate release of tension. Every aspect of the home whispered peace. I don't know how to explain it but it even smelled peaceful. Delana was the most amazing host. She surprised me with snacks and anything j could need for my stay was readily available. She even personalized items for my special needs. She gave me a tour of the property, including the beautiful pregnant cows. She gave me space when I needed it but let me be as involved as I wanted to be. I had the MOST incredible experience with the horses. She guided me through an exercise in which I felt healing in my spirit and connected on an energy level with the horses. It was the most remarkable experience and I took away so much from it that I can apply to my daily life. I could not recommend staying in this space that feels like a world away from the hectors of everyday life but is just a very short drive away! I am already planning my next stay!

From the owner: Take a break from the hustle and bustle of life while enjoying the exquisite beauty of Texas Hill…read moreCountry at Peaceful Spirit Ranch. As both a working ranch and a spiritual getaway in Georgetown, we're proud to share our deep connection with the land as well as the horses and dogs we raise. We offer solo and group accommodations ranging from afternoon visits to multi-night retreats. We give our guests the space to determine what they need out of their time on the ranch, though we also offer access to a variety of amenities to help make your stay comfortable and stress-free. We're just a few miles off of I-35 or a short drive north of Austin, but you'll feel miles away from the noise when you stay with us. Contact us today to schedule your next Peaceful Pause at Peaceful Spirit Ranch.

I met Chris Vogel from Fat Ass Ranch & Winery at HEB. We had a good talk about the brewery and…read moreWinery. I sampled all the different beers. He invited me out to Fredericksburg for a tour and true tasting. Their place on the website looks amazing. http://www.fatassranch.com Chris was very knowledgeable and I look forward to visiting them soon.

We visited Fat Ass Winery for our anniversary and had such a great time! The customer service was…read moreexcellent--everyone was super friendly and made us feel welcome right away. They've got some really fun and quirky decor that made for perfect photo ops (seriously, bring your camera!). We also tried the beer flight, which was a pleasant surprise--great selection and really well priced. It was the perfect spot to relax, have a few laughs, and enjoy the day. Highly recommend stopping by if you're in the area!