Fredricksburg is one of favorite places.
History. Wine Country. Cultural Cuisine. Small Town Hospitality.
Close to all the conveniences of the city, but almost like a world away, just veering out to see where the sky meets the hills is one of those magical moments where time seems to stand still and you can just appreciate mother nature and the current moment of today.
It’s one of those places that you can take a deep breath and just appreciate the handiwork that makes every Texan proud to call this home.
Several months ago I was invited to spend my birthday to “take a break” from everything to stop and smell the peaches (Fredricksburg is world famous for peaches and they smell heavenly.)
As I rolled up the drive way in the blue Cadillac leading up to Boot Ranch, I was taken by the idyllic views of the pink billowy clouds and rolling hills, I was already enraptured, and I hadn’t even driven up to the lobby.
The Boot Ranch community is a 2,052-acre private master-planned community designed to ensure timeless appeal and responsible land stewardship. Featuring Audubon Sanctuary certification, the property is designed to peacefully coexist with the beautiful surrounding landscape and gentle wildlife. Naturally, it also affords our Members spectacular Hill Country views, a premier golf course set within the area’s natural ridges, spring-fed lakes populated with native fish and homesites cradled by nature.
From the estate homesites to overlook cabins and Sunday houses, every aspect of Boot Ranch is designed to embrace the natural terrain while adhering to the highest standards of construction, detail, and design.
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While we unloaded our things into the beautifully furnished family cabins (available for when family members come to visit you when you live in the community), I couldn’t wait to see what else was waiting. With picturesque paved pathways through the 18-hole Hal Sutton designed championship golf course and a 34-acre golf practice park, even this non-golf-paying fan was ready to pick up a club. But if the views weren’t enough to make you plan the color of your drapes already, the 55,000 sq. ft. members-only clubhouse and village complex, and the 4.5-acre pool and premiere spa will (see slideshow.)
After picking up my chin, the next move on my itinerary included a multicourse wine dinner featuring my favorite friends from Messina Hof with a few new friends. After devouring a venison meal that still gets my mouth watering months later by the gifted Boot Ranch Executive Chef Aaron J. Staudenmaier (previously of Dallas’ own Mansion at Turtle Creek, Abacus, Jasper’s, Rathbun’s Blue Plate Kitchen), we were able to watch the sun go down with a movie in the family room and a hands-down AMAZING bacon popcorn I’m still trying to figure out how to make.
While I could have spent days never leaving the property, we were also able to visit all the fun that Fredricksburg was able to deliver with innovative wineries, historical museums my husband can’t wait to come back to, and super shopping at small boutiques/gift shops. And you can’t miss the dining especially with the German heritage that Fredricksburg is known for.
So while one can only wish that staying at Boot Ranch was as easy as making a hotel reservation, the only way you make this dream stay is a “long-term vacation,” by purchasing one of the available properties to build a home at the Boot Ranch or at one of the furnished Sunday houses. Living at Boot Ranch isn’t just your next house it’s a destination for you to call home.
Where’s your dream home?
That sounds like such a fun place to stay! I will have to keep this in mind if I ever make it that way!
Boot Ranch looks gorgeous! We would love a dream house here as it looks so luxurious and relaxing.
Looks heavenly. You have me at wine 😉
I’ve never even heard of bacon popcorn before…interesting 😀
That looks gorgeous! I can see why this would be a dream home for someone. I think my dream home would have to be in the Caribbean.
What a gorgeous place. I’m not sure what’s more beautiful. The home or the terrain!
I have always wanted to visit Fredricksburg! And that boot ranch looks like such an awesome destination! I love the scenery and the food looks amazing.
Wow was stunning property! The views are amazing, I would never want to leave!
Wow, this looks like such an incredible serene place! I would just sit outside just to enjoy the beautiful views! I can see why you enjoyed it so much – you feel completely pampered while there!
I have heard great things about Fredricksburg and how much fun it is to shop there. MY sister-in-law and I keep talking about taking a girls weekend there 🙂 Maybe we should start planning 🙂
Wow! This looks lke such a wonderful place to get your batteries charged! The scenery, the food, the lodging. This place has it all!
Everything looks so lovely here! I love all the beautiful scenery.
I’m game! When I we go? Looks absolutely beautiful and relaxing. That’s what I need.
My dream home is somewhere on the beach. I have always wanted to retire and live on a beach somewhere.
I have always wanted to live somewhere tropical. I love the warm weather. Hawaii would be amazing.
That seriously does look like a dream. Wow, I would love to spend some time out there.
Wow. What an amazing looking place.
Gorgeous! My dream home would be on a beach in Oregon. I love the trees and the beach.
This looks like a great place to be. Boot ranch has some beautiful scenery.
Mine would be back home in LA, if it looked like one of these beautiful houses it would cost millions!
What a beautiful place! My dream home would be near the beach.
I have always wanted to visit a ranch like this. It seems like an amazing place to get away and have fun!
This community sounds and looks amazing! I especially love the look of the pool and the views in all directions.
My dream home is the one I live in. I am not an extravagant person and can afford how I live perfectly-I wouldn’t want it any other way.
What a beautiful-looking area! My dream home is anywhere my family is (but if it could be at Disney World, I wouldn’t complain!).