The long-abandoned Metzger family homestead at Boot Ranch has been meticulously restored and transformed into Metzger Market, an artisan general store for Boot Ranch members and guests. The Market includes a coffee bar, hand-dipped ice cream, wine, beer, gifts and artisan food products. Architect Don B. McDonald took a light touch on changes to the [...]
The town of Fredericksburg, five miles south of Boot Ranch, is applying to become a Dark-Sky Community, and if successful will be only the third in Texas. The International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) is the recognized authority on light pollution and is dedicated to preserving and protecting the nighttime environment and our heritage of dark skies [...]
The holiday season is truly the most wonderful time of year to be in Fredericksburg, Texas. The old world meets the new, as the traditional German Christmas gets a Hill Country spin during this magical time of year. Main Street is decorated in its holiday best, illuminating Fredericksburg’s historic shopping area. Here you will find [...]
The Texas Hill Country has a long and storied history that is rife with interesting and unexpected twists and turns dating back to the settling of our country. Test your Hill Country knowledge with our fact or fiction quiz below! Click on the image to get started! Texas Hill Country Fact or Fiction [...]
Fredericksburg is one of the “Top 10 Cities Where Million-Dollar Listings Have Skyrocketed,” according to data just released by Realtor.com. Their data team ranked more than 900 metropolitan areas, comparing the percentage of homes that cost $1 million or more in the first quarter of 2017 to the same period in 2014. The emphasis was [...]
The perfect weekend get-away can be found in Fredericksburg, Texas. There is so much to see and experience. However, without a little planning, you could leave feeling like you’ve just scratched the surface of this fabulous Hill Country town. Following in the Footsteps of Locals As this was my fifth visit, I decided it was [...]
Fredericksburg, Texas is a small town with a robust art scene. With over 20 galleries, Fredericksburg is the destination for art in the Texas Hill Country. The rolling landscape, expansive skies, and native flora and fauna have served as inspiration for countless artists, and their works attract collectors and art enthusiasts from all over. You'll [...]
Boot Ranch recently caught the attention of Dorado, a beautiful print and online magazine that celebrates the eclectic spirit of Texas and the Southwest. Dorado published an online photo essay that features a delightful Boot Ranch vacation home whose Canadian owners used a light color palette throughout, complemented by simple Texas accents of hides, horns, [...]
Boot Ranch was included in The Wall Street Journal’s recent expose that focuses on the newest wave of settlers to the Texas Hill Country who are purchasing ranches as luxury weekend homes in order to take advantage of the beautiful landscape and seemingly endless views. Unlike the settlers of old, this new wave has traded [...]
fredericksburg tx attractions Fredericksburg may be small Texas town, but it sure does pack a punch. From a nationally renowned museum to exceptional fine art galleries to unique cultural festivals, the culture of the Texas Hill Country is on full display in Fredericksburg. Here are a few of our favorites places to experience the spirit [...]
