Fredericksburg Texas

Splurge vs. Steal in Texas Wine Country

By Mary Cate Long / May 17, 2022 /

Forget Napa Valley. Save the money you’d spend on plane tickets and head to Fredericksburg — a close-to-home option for wine lovers with dozens of vineyards, tasting rooms and a charming German influence at every turn. Our Splurge vs. Steal of the week focuses on two lovely properties: One is outside of town with more…

Our Favorite Boutique Hotels in Texas, Part 2

By Mary Cate Long / May 3, 2022 /

It’s true that everything is bigger in Texas but, on occasion, there is magic in seeking out the small. Boutique hotels, with their attention to detail, personal warmth and fascinating histories, make your stay all the more enriching, whether you hang your hat in West Texas or the Hill Country. Here are some more worthy…

The Coolest Offbeat Airbnbs for a Weekend Trip

By Mary Cate Long / April 12, 2022 /

From staying in a 186-foot deep missile silo in Roswell, New Mexico, to a llama farm outside Waco, Texas, these Airbnbs are truly one-of-a-kind weekend stays.  Wine Barrel Tree House in Fredericksburg, TX Stay in an enchanting little treehouse in Fredericksburg. Fitting for the Napa of Texas, the design is giving wine barrel energy. Although…

Hill Country Real Estate News Second Home Report: Boot Ranch Kicking Back Into Sales Gear

By Candy Evans / March 24, 2011 /

Boot Ranch, a luxurious second home “ranching light” community in Fredericksburg, Texas, where you can play city slicker one minute, Arnold Palmer the next, says it’s back. I still have the press kit I received from Boot Ranch now some four years ago. It was the most beautiful kit I have ever received, and useful,…