Blue Hills Ranch is a can't miss experience. The staff were so incredibly welcoming, warm, and…read moreknowledgable. They went above and beyond to make us feel like family and at home. The animals are so well taken care of and loved. It was truly a once in a lifetime experience, and we are so glad to have stayed there. Special shout out to Allen the Chef who made some of the most delicious meals I have had and Anne and Jackie who were so knowledgeable about otters and kangaroos. We also loved Dundee (their baby kangaroo.)

Spent the weekend here and had great animal adventures. We stayed in the kangaroo cabins. The cabin…read moreitself had everything and was great accommodations. The place was clean and just the right size for my wife and I. Being city folks you forget how dark it is out in the country at nights. It was nice. We signed up for these adventures to make the weekend even more fun: 1. Feed baby kangaroo(Bodhi). This was about a 30 minute session where we got to feed him a bottle and kibble. It really was an amazing experience. 2. Bucket of food and self guided feeding of animals. We walked the property and hid to feed so many animals. All of the animals were friendly toward people. They were all very good motivated. We encountered a giraffe, donkeys, zebras, horses, cows, pigs, dwarf steers, camels, emu, deer, buffalo and more. The animals were often trying to bully their way to the front of the line. The cow Oreo who has not skipped a meal was always front of the line. 3. Afternoon safari ride in ATV. This was a fun ride around the property. Did not see any new animals but had a great time. The cows out at pasture were thrilled to be fed. 4. Giraffe encounter and meal. This was a little expensive but I would spend it again. The giraffes were super friendly and personable. We wanted to take them home because they were so much fun. The guide, experience and never felt rushed made this worth it. Our guide was top notch. I think her name was Jackie but could be wrong.

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!!

This place has been in really bad shape but it will all be changing soon. My name is Jonathan Carr…read moreand my family and I just purchased the ranch and will be making a LOT of improvements over the next 12 months. We would love for everyone to come and give us another shot. Our values are: Excellence, Joy, Transparency and Loving your neighbor. We plan on injecting all of those into every aspect of what will now be called HORSEPOWER RANCH. We hope to build a place where the community can flourish and would love for you to come and help us grow it. Thanks for taking the time to read. -Jonathan

If you love your horse absolutely do not board here . I was new to the area , and finding a place…read morewas on a short time line . This place starved my horses . My horses were still not gaining weight after I was buying bags of senior and mana. I paid for trims with the farrier asked to be put on the list. the farrier never trimmed them so my money was just being stolen . Both horses suffered severe dehydration, qnd impactions , and were hospitalized . One made it the other did not . Staff turnover rate is high every month new " trainer " . Owner does not ask for paperwork for current shots , Coggins etc . There are plenty of public records about the owner .

So cute! There is nobody here?? Only reason 4 stars is because there are no vendors I was in and…read moreout in 10 minutes. I wanted to walk around this afternoon. There's a nice playground a couple of great food options. I went with the Chinese food today and had this amazing Chinese pancake feel like it was served to me by a father and son duo very nice service and it was really good! I came here looking for something good for lunch that was different and that's exactly what I found . I also bought some gluten-free bread and cauliflower tortillas. I can't wait to try them! And a lemon bar for later!

This small farmers market kicks off every Tuesday at 3 PM and goes until 7 PM. It used to be in the…read moreparking lot of Heritage Park, but now it is located behind the swimming pool in a large red barn. Inside you'll find about 20 vendors, with a variety of many different offerings from jerky, jewelry, honey, breads, woodworking, and meats to name a few. It's definitely a good farmers market to visit, although it lacks the wow factorof some of the larger farmer markets that I've been to. Plenty of informative photos to get you here.

Linda at check in is a superstar Tanya in the field super…read morepolite and a true Gem with his tidy treat people. Not yelling or barking at customers. Kathy at checkout was awesome. I shall return. Super fun picking strawberries myself. Kenny G

We have been visiting this place for years, and our kids love it. It was great during COVID because…read moreit's huge and maintained distance. Since then, this place has come a long way. They also had a flood and had to rebuild quite a few things. Since a great place to spend a weekend. Their baby goats are adorable. Make sure if you want to feed them, buy it online; otherwise, the wait is hours.

Great selection of tall trees and smaller. We found one within 10 minutes and they had it trimmed…read moreand strapped to our car in about 5 more. Great service too!

From the owner: Holiday and Harvest is locally owned Christmas Tree lot, we have the most beautiful hand picked…read moreselection of Christmas Trees in Austin, TX. Dripping Springs TX and Round Rock TX. We also offer white glove Christmas Tree delivery and pickup available in Austin, Dripping Springs and Round Rock TX. Community is at the heart of our business - Every Christmas tree sold at Holiday & Harvest serves as a direct donation to Heavens 27 Foundation. Visit Holiday and Harvest this season to create special memories, pick out the perfect family farm grown Christmas tree and support a beautiful local cause. We have a selection of hand picked premium quality Oregon trees: Nordmann Fir, Douglas Fir and Noble Fir Christmas trees. As well as beautiful, vibrant handmade holiday wreaths and garland. Visit us today!

My husband and I got married here a year ago. This is a lovely place. The view from the balcony is…read moreso beautiful! The ranch itself is just amazing. We had 20 people over and they all liked the place. The owner was so helpful with everything. My husband and I live in California and planning the wedding from that far was a little challenging, but the lady helped us out with all the details and sent us a list of vendors. I would definitely recommend this place for any event. We saw some deers around the property, that was cute!

From the owner: The Ranch at Bell Springs is unique venue perfect for Weddings, Dances, Baby Showers, School…read moreEvents, Club Events, Dog Shows, Fund Raisers, Charity Events,Company Picnics, Birthday Parties, Receptions, Quinceaneras, Barmitzvas, Corporate Outings, Reunions, Wedding Showers, Weekend getaways or Christmas Parties. A mix of rustic, country and chic. A cosy venue nestled in Dripping Springs right off highway 290, overlooking Texas Hill Country with unobstructed panoramic views.

The Farmer's Market itself is small and, by my experience with what I'd call more established…read moremarkets, limited variety. I don't know the history here, and perhaps it's a new market and just getting off the ground. Clear weather the day I went, so the sparse crowd was not due to weather. The free wine day was one vendor from a place I've not heard of. Not a local winery. Was told they purchase grapes locally and vinify at their production facility. Cabernet and three sweet wines. Had a quick taste from a little plastic cup and wandered on. No different than wine a samples at the grocery store, and one indistinct vendor with prosaic selections. Went with a couple of lively friends. Fairly quick stroll through. Pleasant enough but forgettable. Photos are from the surrounding Co-Op District.

Boring, and really not at all that scenic. I won't say anything against the people. They were nice…read moreand professional but really the ride was nothing to write home about

This merchant is EXTREMELY difficult to book with even giving her a month in advance notice with…read moreopen options to work around with what you think would be a busy time in May.... Also she loves the word clearly when communicating. She clearly needs to learn people skills and now looking at how poor her reviews are I am thankfully I am canceling. Please treat people with respect when respect was clearly being given with TRYING to work with you as a customer.