Amazing experience with our guide; Dario! Very kind and hard working young gentleman. We arrived…read moreearly and he was going around the whole ranch feeding over 24 horses, moving hay and continued his day by giving us the tour! I hope this guy gets taken care of and paid well because he deserves it! The trail for this tour is very lush and beautiful. When you gain a little elevation the skyline is beautiful. It was a peaceful ride and pleasant conversation with Dario! Highly recommend! Not sure what pricing is because my husband surprised me for my bday. Overall great experience!

Took my wife here for her birthday on a Saturday and the ranch was very peaceful and we had it all…read moreto ourselves. Pretty place and beautiful horses. Our tour guide and horse caretaker was a fellow named Dario and he was very friendly informative and professional. I sure hope they take care of this kid because I can tell he's a hard worker. He was probably the best part of our ride very friendly and I loved the way he cared for the horses. The trail was so so, not much of any type of back country we went through some property and then up a dirt road which turned around in a parking lot. There wasn't any steering from a walking pace which honestly was a little slow for me. I enjoyed my ride but probably won't return. If you ask me the ranch should do more for their workers.

Great experience! We wanted to take our son for a pony ride and called last minute. They were able…read moreto fit us in right away. We were shown patience and kindness through the entire visit. I would highly recommend checking this place out! HAPPY TRAILS...

Miriam is such a beautiful being. My son and I spent the afternoon at her ranch and sharing life…read morestories. Though the visit was intended for my son, the afternoon at the ranch was such a treat for me, too. This ranch is better than Disneyland because it's not a fairytale, it's the real deal.

One of the best places for trail riding. Horses were well…read morebehaved and friendly. The wranglers were great with communicating everything we needed to know. Plenty of space to ride around and great scenery.

Phenomenal Experience -- We'll Be Back!…read more My sister and I booked the last two available spots for a completely spur-of-the-moment horseback ride with @texastrailrides at @lonestarranchtexas, and wow... it was absolutely phenomenal. What a perfect way to start our first adventure of the year, especially in the Year of the Horse This year, we've decided to create moments instead of buying things, and this experience was everything we hoped for and more. From the moment we arrived, everything felt easy and welcoming. The instructions were clear and simple, making the ride comfortable even if you haven't been on a horse in a while. Our instructor, Annabelle, was AMAZING -- knowledgeable, calm, kind, and truly attentive the entire time. I had the honor of riding Poncho, a strong, steady, and beautiful horse. There was something incredibly grounding about simply walking the trails, crossing through water, and fully trusting him to guide us safely -- and he absolutely did. That connection, that peace, that trust... unforgettable. We enjoyed this experience so much that we already know we'll be back in March, and we plan to end this year the same way we started it -- on horseback, making memories together. If you're looking for horseback riding in Texas, I highly recommend this trail ride. It's peaceful, empowering, well-guided, and truly soul-filling. Thank you @texastrailrides, @lonestarranchtexas, Annabelle, and Poncho -- we can't wait to ride again

I was on my seadoo yesterday May 1st 2020 and got gas at another marina for 3$ a gallon and 2.50$ a…read moregallon the day before but I stop at Ranch Resort Marina and he filled my seadoo up 6 gallons it was 28.50 That is 475$ a gallon with ever thing going on and people out of work this guy is ripping people off I will never go back and I tell others beware I couldn't sleep at night ripping people off like that

Open again! Staff is friendly and very attentive. Wish they took Apple Pay, but still a great place…read moreto stop for fuel, drinks, and ice.

Had such amazing experience , I can't wait to come back. I celebrated my birthday riding horses the…read morecrew there was extremely helpful patient and knowledgeable of the horses and trails. I would highly recommend anybody who's looking for an amazing horseback riding experience to come here

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.

This cute barn is so nicely set up. Unfortunately the lack of experience led my horse to become…read moreemaciated in just 3 months when I had to leave for business. They have their 2 young sons (who they often have yelling fights) with and some tenant feeding horses quickly with obviously no experience whatsoever. There are many other issues I ran into like extremely low water in the Texas heat of summer. They has their hay nets laying in my horses pasture. My horses have shoes and that could end up a disaster. They have no meds on hand or vet established. They charge a lot for bare minimum care while I bought my own hay and feed. All around horrible experience. Sad for my mare.

The word that kept coming to my mind during every moment that I was privileged to be at the Retreat…read moreRanch was "MAGICAL". At every turn and with every step, I was amazed at the attention to detail that went into making this space an oasis of positivity. Shannon and every member of the staff at the Retreat Ranch was available, loving, and so generous. They were authentically happy to be there and so us to join them in this oasis. They offer lots of activities for enrichment, but you don't have to do one thing if you don't want. The friendly, free-roaming horses create an air of gentle peace. Jennifer created such wonderful and healthy food for all of us. I could see, feel, and taste the love in every bite. I had the opportunity to do horse yoga, which was another magical experience that I can't wait to do again. I also learned to make candles, made a beautiful bracelet, and overcame my resistance to doing a cold plunge. They also have pools, loungers, a hot tub, and an innovative steam room. I don't want to give away too many of the surprises, but I highly recommend taking the time to do the Intentional Path. It is like an inspirational scavenger hunt. Even the 15 other guests were all open and hospitable. It was a pleasure to commune with like-minded souls from all over the country. I would highly, highly recommend an experience at the Retreat Ranch to any man or woman. I can't wait to return. It is a magical opportunity for self-discovery at any stage of life. Or, you can just relax and be free. I am grateful to the Retreat Ranch crew. Namaste.

The second you drive through the front gate you immediately have a sense these folks take extreme…read morepride in the operation. The property is beautiful, facilities are immaculately maintained and the livestock receives five star care. We made the visit to Marble Falls to see an old friend. We didn't take part in the yoga or trails trail ride, but can say with full confidence had we it would have been equally as amazing. I highly recommend Retreat Ranch!!

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.

We just got home after an amazing weekend at the ranch. I surprised my wife for our first…read moreanniversary and her birthday and it did not disappoint!!! All of the staff were so helpful and kind! A special shoutout to Cheslea who took care of us when we arrived, as well as was our driver for the safari tour! Ohhhh the animals, my wife and I were in heaven. She misses her little Cashew and I won't forget my big boy Blue (see photo)! Our first time but will not be our last! Thank you again to you all!

Great place to catch an outdoor show/festival (live music). Did you know Willie's movie the "Red…read moreHeaded Stranger" was filmed here? I didn't until we visited. I'd always heard of the mystical Luck Ranch and was thrilled to be able to attend. Spacious outdoor area with a big field for parking (paid parking), stage for performers, food, drinks, etc...all you'd expect to find at an outdoor venue. The twist is, at least for me, the old Western, cowboy town feel. There's just something magical about it. Another note-like any other sort of venue of this caliber, drinks & food can be a little pricey. Folks are super friendly and helpful.

My first time here, I went mid-March to see Lucinda Williams/Waxahachie. In addition to the…read moreentrance fee, you have to got on TicketHub (or something similar) just to pay $20 to park! And the 'parking lot' just a field 2 miles away. So you have to pay $20 (plus fees) just to take a shuttle bus back and forth. Once there, there is very little shade, and all the nice places to sit down are- surprise! VIP Areas! I went in mid-March and it was triple digit temps. The show times were NOT announced, so I had to wait 4-5 hours in the sun to see Lucinda. This place IS cool, and a great venue to see once, but i wouldn't go again unless it was someone I REALLY wanted to see, and then it would be in Winter. Good: Nice-looking proper Olde West Town, lots of food trucks, free water.

My friends and I did the drive thru safari here and WOW, what a unique experience. I honestly…read moredidn't know something like this existed in the US but I'm so glad it does. I believe there's over 500 animals here, which is insane! For the drive thru safari specifically, the animals will come to your car and you have the opportunity to get up close and personal to them. If you have food, they are very assertive in getting some and may get food and spit in your car, so be prepared for that. The animals that came up to our car included deer, ostriches, alpacas, moose, and zebras. Outside of the drive thru safari, they also have a petting zoo. They have capybaras here (which I'm a big fan of) so we also paid to see and pet them! Overall, a super fun experience if you're an animal lover. The tickets are also pretty affordable which is another plus.

Great and affordable SAFARI right here in Texas!…read more Took our 13 year old granddaughter and we had a blast feeding over 700 animals from Buffaloes to giraffes! We rode through the 7 areas of this very large "free range" zoo, which took about an hour. The tour guide was excellent, and the interaction with the animals was great. You can even "kiss a camel" literally! It was so much fun that we look forward to visiting again,