Amazing experience with our guide; Dario! Very kind and hard working young gentleman. We arrived…read moreearly and he was going around the whole ranch feeding over 24 horses, moving hay and continued his day by giving us the tour! I hope this guy gets taken care of and paid well because he deserves it! The trail for this tour is very lush and beautiful. When you gain a little elevation the skyline is beautiful. It was a peaceful ride and pleasant conversation with Dario! Highly recommend! Not sure what pricing is because my husband surprised me for my bday. Overall great experience!

Took my wife here for her birthday on a Saturday and the ranch was very peaceful and we had it all…read moreto ourselves. Pretty place and beautiful horses. Our tour guide and horse caretaker was a fellow named Dario and he was very friendly informative and professional. I sure hope they take care of this kid because I can tell he's a hard worker. He was probably the best part of our ride very friendly and I loved the way he cared for the horses. The trail was so so, not much of any type of back country we went through some property and then up a dirt road which turned around in a parking lot. There wasn't any steering from a walking pace which honestly was a little slow for me. I enjoyed my ride but probably won't return. If you ask me the ranch should do more for their workers.

Great experience! We wanted to take our son for a pony ride and called last minute. They were able…read moreto fit us in right away. We were shown patience and kindness through the entire visit. I would highly recommend checking this place out! HAPPY TRAILS...

Miriam is such a beautiful being. My son and I spent the afternoon at her ranch and sharing life…read morestories. Though the visit was intended for my son, the afternoon at the ranch was such a treat for me, too. This ranch is better than Disneyland because it's not a fairytale, it's the real deal.

Great for kids and those who haven't ridden before (they tailor the ride to experience level)…read more Through streams and hills very scenic

Great experience with friends for a bachelorette. Booking was personalized. I was able to ask about…read moredifferent options to customize the event. We ended up selecting skeet shooting. We arrived on time, checked in and signed the waivers. There are lots of farm cats and a dog just FYI. Once ready, you get a hay ride to the skeet shooting spot from your instructor. Once you arrive, your instructors take it from there - safety instructions, demos etc. We had a ton of fun! Many of us had never even shot a gun before so this was fun and competitive. Once that was done, we got to pet some of the horses and the team had helped us receive our lunch order (via DoorDash). We ended up taking our lunch back to our Airbnb because it was just so hot in the honkey tonk barn. Overall, I would go this again and even try the horse trail ride!

I was on my seadoo yesterday May 1st 2020 and got gas at another marina for 3$ a gallon and 2.50$ a…read moregallon the day before but I stop at Ranch Resort Marina and he filled my seadoo up 6 gallons it was 28.50 That is 475$ a gallon with ever thing going on and people out of work this guy is ripping people off I will never go back and I tell others beware I couldn't sleep at night ripping people off like that

Open again! Staff is friendly and very attentive. Wish they took Apple Pay, but still a great place…read moreto stop for fuel, drinks, and ice.

I was visiting for the weekend and booked a morning trail ride. Ava was my wrangler and she was…read moreamazing! Everyone was very friendly, welcoming, kind, and sweet. I rode Tonka, their Palomino, and he was so fun to ride. Would recommend this place to beginner or intermediate riders!!! The trails were gorgeous and we saw plenty of deer. Was the highlight of my trip truly and I can't wait to come back when I visit Austin again

We were there for a private event with a group that included a rodeo and a BBQ and whiskey tasting…read more Staff were great. The food was good and the rodeo super fun. All the more interesting is how close this was to the downtown of Austin. Felt like we were in a typical suburb rather than on a ranch. Although we did not do this we noticed they have trap shooting, ATV Guided Tours, kayaking and horse riding of course. All worth checking out if you are in the area.

This cute barn is so nicely set up. Unfortunately the lack of experience led my horse to become…read moreemaciated in just 3 months when I had to leave for business. They have their 2 young sons (who they often have yelling fights) with and some tenant feeding horses quickly with obviously no experience whatsoever. There are many other issues I ran into like extremely low water in the Texas heat of summer. They has their hay nets laying in my horses pasture. My horses have shoes and that could end up a disaster. They have no meds on hand or vet established. They charge a lot for bare minimum care while I bought my own hay and feed. All around horrible experience. Sad for my mare.

The word that kept coming to my mind during every moment that I was privileged to be at the Retreat…read moreRanch was "MAGICAL". At every turn and with every step, I was amazed at the attention to detail that went into making this space an oasis of positivity. Shannon and every member of the staff at the Retreat Ranch was available, loving, and so generous. They were authentically happy to be there and so us to join them in this oasis. They offer lots of activities for enrichment, but you don't have to do one thing if you don't want. The friendly, free-roaming horses create an air of gentle peace. Jennifer created such wonderful and healthy food for all of us. I could see, feel, and taste the love in every bite. I had the opportunity to do horse yoga, which was another magical experience that I can't wait to do again. I also learned to make candles, made a beautiful bracelet, and overcame my resistance to doing a cold plunge. They also have pools, loungers, a hot tub, and an innovative steam room. I don't want to give away too many of the surprises, but I highly recommend taking the time to do the Intentional Path. It is like an inspirational scavenger hunt. Even the 15 other guests were all open and hospitable. It was a pleasure to commune with like-minded souls from all over the country. I would highly, highly recommend an experience at the Retreat Ranch to any man or woman. I can't wait to return. It is a magical opportunity for self-discovery at any stage of life. Or, you can just relax and be free. I am grateful to the Retreat Ranch crew. Namaste.

The second you drive through the front gate you immediately have a sense these folks take extreme…read morepride in the operation. The property is beautiful, facilities are immaculately maintained and the livestock receives five star care. We made the visit to Marble Falls to see an old friend. We didn't take part in the yoga or trails trail ride, but can say with full confidence had we it would have been equally as amazing. I highly recommend Retreat Ranch!!

This was a magical experience that we will remember forever. My children couldnt wait to wake up…read morein the morning to feed the animals and we had such a lovely encounter with the giraffes, Sloths, Kangaroos, otters and Cappabaryas. We cant even name our favorite as they were all incredible, once in a lifetime experiences. The staff is kind, informative and attentive. Not a dull moment!

Absolutely incredible weekend at Blue Hills Ranch. We were fortunate to stay in the stunning…read moreGiraffe Villa... a hefty price, but worth it if you can afford it. The Giraffe barn is attached to one side of the house, and their pasture is on the other side. It is the most fabulous "Barndominium" with incredible finishes and clearly thoughtfully designed. That experience alone was mind-blowing.... however we also had the Gold Packages and were able to experience everything the ranch had to offer! Zebras, Capybaras, Kangaroos, Otters, Deer, Homer the Dromedary!!! Everywhere you turned there were more animals and more experiences offered. My children and I were in absolute animal heaven and will be thrilled to return. I will say, our vacation was expensive and it did not disappoint. However, I do believe you can absolutely visit this ranch on a budget.... Probably one of the best experiences was their ranch safari and that is a nominal price and totally worth it! You can see the entire property and all of the animals on the safari trip. Additionally they have fantastic cabins that are themed, and if you have children under the age of 10, the pirate themed cabins are beyond your wildest imagination.... as far as I am aware all of the sleeping accommodations include kitchens so you can absolutely cook for your family instead of paying for the delicious ranch food. That said... Chef Alan is phenomenal and out of this world excellent chef. Each meal was made with love and artistry. The staff at Blue Hills Ranch all go above and beyond to create lasting memories for you. I absolutely recommend this experience as a NOT TO BE MISSED event! We are already planning a return in October/November depending on availability . Cannot wait. Looking forward to being among these amazing staff members (shout-out to Jen, Anne, Shelby, Emily, Chesney, Alan...) the guard dogs, and all of the incredible exotic animals. Thank you, Matt!

Great place to catch an outdoor show/festival (live music). Did you know Willie's movie the "Red…read moreHeaded Stranger" was filmed here? I didn't until we visited. I'd always heard of the mystical Luck Ranch and was thrilled to be able to attend. Spacious outdoor area with a big field for parking (paid parking), stage for performers, food, drinks, etc...all you'd expect to find at an outdoor venue. The twist is, at least for me, the old Western, cowboy town feel. There's just something magical about it. Another note-like any other sort of venue of this caliber, drinks & food can be a little pricey. Folks are super friendly and helpful.

My first time here, I went mid-March to see Lucinda Williams/Waxahachie. In addition to the…read moreentrance fee, you have to got on TicketHub (or something similar) just to pay $20 to park! And the 'parking lot' just a field 2 miles away. So you have to pay $20 (plus fees) just to take a shuttle bus back and forth. Once there, there is very little shade, and all the nice places to sit down are- surprise! VIP Areas! I went in mid-March and it was triple digit temps. The show times were NOT announced, so I had to wait 4-5 hours in the sun to see Lucinda. This place IS cool, and a great venue to see once, but i wouldn't go again unless it was someone I REALLY wanted to see, and then it would be in Winter. Good: Nice-looking proper Olde West Town, lots of food trucks, free water.

Absolute goat-heaven! I've been here so many times, and it…read morenever disappoints. This is my go-to spot whenever out-of-state family and friends come to visit--it's always a huge hit. If you love goats, you have to come here. They have a massive pen where you can hang out with the cutest, friendliest goats for as long as you want. There's also a decent little gift shop to check out before you leave. A pro-tip from a regular: skip driving your own car through, especially if you want to keep your paint job clean! Hop on the trailer ride instead--that's truly where it's at. An amazing experience every single time!

My friends and I did the drive thru safari here and WOW, what a unique experience. I honestly…read moredidn't know something like this existed in the US but I'm so glad it does. I believe there's over 500 animals here, which is insane! For the drive thru safari specifically, the animals will come to your car and you have the opportunity to get up close and personal to them. If you have food, they are very assertive in getting some and may get food and spit in your car, so be prepared for that. The animals that came up to our car included deer, ostriches, alpacas, moose, and zebras. Outside of the drive thru safari, they also have a petting zoo. They have capybaras here (which I'm a big fan of) so we also paid to see and pet them! Overall, a super fun experience if you're an animal lover. The tickets are also pretty affordable which is another plus.