Private ranch resort, complete with luxurious log cabins, game rooms, shooting range, 1.5 miles of private river access, fishing, abundant wildlife, miles of trails, and countless other activities. self-contained cabins plus a large event center. Accommodates 28 overnight and 100 daytime guests.
Welcome to the Heart of the Texas Hill Country and your very own private ranch resort, complete with luxurious log cabins, pool table, shooting range, 1.5 miles of private river access, fishing, abundant wildlife, miles of trails, and countless other activities for all of our guests.
Our full functioning event barn is perfect to host your company's summer picnic, team building seminar, or educational training all under the same roof. The barn is billed separately if needed for an event and does not have to be combined with the lodge rental.
This property is a private and exclusive rental, meaning that you will have the entire 1000 acres to yourselves. The ranch is available for only a set number of large family reunions/groups each year.
For other activities (shooting range, cave tour, pony rides etc.) contact us for a price quote.
The Ranch is positioned on the banks of the San Saba River and is located between the towns of Mason and Brady, making it an ideal location for corporate events, large family reunions and weddings.
The 1.5 miles of fast-flowing, rock-bottom river runs year round and provides our guests with great opportunities for swimming, fishing, intertubing and fireside chats.
There are 1000 acres to explore including a manicured 5 acre greenway, the perfect spot on the river to have an old fashioned picnic, play a game of football or frisbee, roast marshmallow in the firepit, or just go for a swim.
Our ranch staff lives on the property 1.5 miles from our guests and is available to assist if any problems occur during your stay.
For horse owners, there is a corral, and miles of trails to explore.
And for all of you naturalists out there we have set up a bird watching station in one of our canyons with over 150 bird species recorded on the ranch so far!
All cabins are air-conditioned with WiFi.
Facilities included in the Base Price: (These 3 units and up to 28 guests):
Main Lodge - the largest of the cabins on the ranch. This 5000 sq. ft luxury log cabin is the crown jewel of the property - overlooking the San Saba River Valley with a 360 degree covered porch and outdoor tabled seating for up to 100 guests. There is a groomed 5 acre greenway along the river under huge pecans trees for large outdoor picnics, games, weddings etc. Inside the lodge are 5 bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms, 4 wood-burning fireplaces, 2 full kitchens with granite countertops, 30 ft ceilings, a game room and several living areas. Other amenities include swimming pool, a huge outdoor firepit, family-style swing on the river, parking lot for up to 100 guests, propane grill and manicured grounds. Sleeps 12.
The Bunkhouse - Built in the 1920‘s, this quaint two bedroom cottage was created by the grandson of the first man to settle in the valley. Complete with original stone fireplace, hitching post, ranch-style cedar post fences, full kitchen and living area, satellite television, large outdoor firepit, fish pond, hilltop panorama and a covered dining area with views of 30 acres of groomed pastureland. Great for wildlife viewing. This cabin sleeps 8.
The Bullpen - this newly renovated bunk-style facility includes 8 twin beds, 2 double bathrooms, television, outdoor firepit and shooting range and horse corral. With nearby access to trailhead and map station. Pony rides are also available upon request. Sleeps 8.
Red Cedar Barn and Event Center - This is the main indoor gathering area for all family reunions and corporate meetings on the ranch. What once served as a working barn and feed pen almost a century ago is now a newly renovated event center used for receptions, parties, and small weddings. Inside there is tabled seating for up to 75 guests, fully stocked kitchen, antigue western style serving bar, air-conditioning, western decor including leather saddles, stained concrete floors, wagon-wheel chandoliers, century-old ranch photos, and reclaimed barn wood from floor to ceiling. A lighted outdoor reception area is included as well as parking for up to 75 guests.
Property:
The ranch consists of 1000 rolling acres with liveoak savannahs, open grasslands, high views and natural springs flowing down limestone canyons.
There are over one and half miles of private river frontage, 2 mile-long canyons on the ranch to explore on foot, over 8 miles of private trails for ATV's or high clearance vehicles, as well as an old german homestead to explore from the 1870's.
Guests can enjoy fishing on the banks of the San Saba for a variety of species including guadalupe bass, hiking on over 8 miles of private trails, or photo safari's with any of our 6 species of exotic game on the ranch.
There is also a cave on the property where we have unearthed some amazing archaeological treasures over the years!
- In addition to horses, wildlife is abundant and includes whitetail and axis deer, blackbuck antelope, African Oryx, Aoudad, turkey, fox, coyotes, bobcats, quail, dove, roadrunners, and more. The spectacular stretch of the San Saba river runs year round and varies between quick-moving rapids to slow, open water fishing holes.
List of activities on the ranch:
*Hiking
*Fishing
*Spelunking
*Hay rides
*Skeet shooting
*Swimming
*Rifle and pistol range
*Pony rides (for kids)
*Photo Safari
*Tubing
*Ping Pong
*Shuffleboard
*Horse Shoes
*Billiards
*Horseback riding
*Wrangler work
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