Blanco Hill Country Retreat

Living in the Texas Hill Country we strive to be ecologically friendly and encourage our guests to do the same by following these guidelines:

• Aluminum, tin, glass and paper is collected for recycling
• "Real" plates, glasses and cups are provided to reduce the amount of trash, and use of the dishwasher is encouraged
• Fabric scraps can be recycled when you donate them to our scrap basket. Quilters- I encourage you to make a string scrappy square or two to donate to our stash of squares while you visit. The squares will be joined to make quilts that will then be donated to local charities.
• Smoking is not allowed within the house.

This is a Retreat house. Children and pets need to stay home!

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The house has been named "Red Bud", both for the street name and for the Red Bud trees that are on the property.

With the abundance of trees, native grasses and natural landscaping we enjoy the beauty of the Hill Country. The lunar moth (below) visited us in the fall.

Olive Trees! As of November 2009, we started our olive orchard, the first olive orchard in Blanco County. So, in a few years we're hoping to be harvesting olives! 

While you are visiting

Adjacent to the house, and above the garage, is a private residence. While you are visiting, someone will be on the property to help with any problems that might arise, and deliver the continental breakfast.  Consider visiting:

• Lavender farms around Blanco
• Blanco Market days (3rd Saturday April-November)
• Blanco State Park
• Antique and gift stores in Blanco
• Johnson City to the north
• Wimberly to the east
• San Marcos to the east
• New Braunfels to the southeast
• Fredericksberg to the northwest
• "Cella's Fabric Shoppe" in Wimberly (quilt store)

Interested in getting a massage or facial while you're at the house? We know a massage therapist that will come out to the house. Information given on request.