We stayed at Blue Hills Resort on a whim and had the best time. There were so many animals to…read moreinteract with and meet. Mostly they are nice but can be a bit food motivated and come right up to you expecting some snacks. The cabin we stayed in was just enough for our needs since it was just my husband and me. We did the guided safari and was amazed at the vastness of the area. Ryan our guide was amazing and so knowledgeable. We had a great time. Matt was extremely helpful. The entire staff is kind and willing to listen.

We had an amazing time at Blue Hills Ranch in Waco, TX- I highly recommend a trip out there to get…read morethe up-close and personal experience we enjoyed with all the amazing animals! Fantastic staff, happy animals, well-kept facilities...what an incredible day we had. It feels like a dream. Easy day trip outing with the family or as a date- book your animal experiences online like we did at https://www.bluehillsranch.com . The staff was flexible to shift timing of the experiences so we didn't have to wait long in between- they were extremely accommodating and we never felt rushed either. The otter swim/playtime experience was originally what drew us, and it was even better than I'd imagined. Worth every penny! Then we got to feed and pet the capybaras, which were way friendlier than I thought they would be! The babies enjoyed some extra belly rubs too. Bottle feeding the kangaroo was so fun too- little Dundee was SO soft and loved all the pets, even gave us kisses! The giraffes were super friendly and greeted us every time we were nearby; feeding and getting quality time with them was an extra treat. The safari ride tour was also amazing- 5 of us fit comfortably and got to feed/see lots of animals that we wouldn't normally get to experience. We were surprised at how this place wasn't crowded at all in the middle of July when it is peak vacation season, so it really felt like we had the whole place to ourselves. They also have a beautiful main lodge area that is comfortable and welcoming with additional animals to enjoy.

They recently combined the steakhouse and icehouse under one roof and one menu. Not all of the…read moreicehouse menu made it over to the new combined restaurant but they had the classics. The chicken tenders are literally 4 whole chicken breasts... HUGE. The Mac n cheese was so perfectly creamy. The cheeseburger was amazing, I'd definitely get that again! The steakhouse options are pretty pricey and the wine list was outrageously expensive for Rockdale, Texas. We liked this experience but were definitely surprised when we showed up to eat at the icehouse and instead had to eat at the steakhouse.

The food was good but the service was super slow. My husband got a long hair in his glass of water…read more We sent that back. Our chicken was delicious and tender and moist. No complaints about the food at all. It was great! Only complaint was the service, but it was super busy that night so the slow service is understandable. And that hair.

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!

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.

My husband went to the farmers market looking for really good quality beef and chicken. No…read moreantibiotics, no growth hormones, all grass fed and we found Richardson Farms. We bought several pieces of beef and have tried one so far. It was great, amazing flavor and very tender steak. We will be back and highly recommend their meat.

I love that you can preorder and not worry about showing up at the Farmer's Market and finding they…read moreare out of milk or eggs. The quality of all of the products I have tried has been excellent.

Caitlyn is fantastic, and the venue was very reasonable in price for those looking for a rustic…read morebarn wedding.

Beautiful venue for any occasion...as long as the wind is right. Something is not right with…read moresomeone's septic around there. Other than that it's a great rustic style place with great staff

This was our first ride and it was totally enjoyable and quite educational. I really appreciated…read moreMarcus' knowledge of the horses and the in depth time he took to pair riders with horses. My horse Calista was a perfect fit for me. My daughter had a great time and I feel like she learned a lot as well. I read a lot of the prior reviews and I have to say, ppl are harsh especially when they have no clue what they are talking about. Definitely give perigrino a shot. It's a warm welcome, a relaxing time yet educational. I highly recommend for those who truly want to spend time with the animals in nature and learn more along the way.

I have been leasing a horse from Skye for 11 years, and have always been happy. Leasers by contract…read moreare supposed to pick hooves and tack by their self, but when Skye found out that I get dizzy when I bend over she ordered me not to pick hooves. For 11 years Marcus and Eric have been doing it for me, and after I broke my collarbone last year Marcus saddles for me when I need it. And their horses are well trained. Friday some jerk pulled so hard on Ginger's head that he broke the reins! She sat down instead of throwing him off. 2 days later I rode her in her halter and no bridle and she was a doll. I'm always amazed at the patients they have with beginners and even unruly clients, and over 11 years I've seen some dillies.

Hoofbeats for Heroes trail riding was really nice. low cost anniversary ride for me and my wife,…read moretrails were cut back and area was beautiful, the ranch lead was patient with us not being experienced riders. horses had personality, Stryker especially. it wasn't just jump on a horse and go. Humbling experience, such intelligent animals.

First time coming here! My friends invited me to come here to see the volunteer activity that they…read moreoffer for their ranch and I got to see the beautiful horses and the park! Very relaxing! My wife and I wanna take some riding lessons in the future! Cool place to be! Cheers