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
• Smoking is not allowed within the house.

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

  rED bUD

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

With the abundance of trees, native grasses and natural landscaping we enjoy the beauty of the Hill Country.

 Olive Trees! In November 2009, we started our olive orchard, the first olive orchard in Blanco County. With over 100 trees in the ground, we'll be hoping to harvest olives in just a few years.

Red Bud Creations! A small area in the house has been set aside to display specialty items that are for sale. My creations will also be sold at the Sandy Oaks Olive Orchard gift shop in Elmensdorf, Tx. Thread, rotary blades, needles and Moda jelly rolls are available for purchase.

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

 Residents on the property also include Caspian horses. The Caspian breed is native to Iran and is believed to be one of the oldest breeds of horses. We are honored to have a small group stay with us at Red Bud, as their home-away-from-home residence.