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.

One of the best places for trail riding. Horses were well…read morebehaved and friendly. The wranglers were great with communicating everything we needed to know. Plenty of space to ride around and great scenery.

Phenomenal Experience -- We'll Be Back!…read more My sister and I booked the last two available spots for a completely spur-of-the-moment horseback ride with @texastrailrides at @lonestarranchtexas, and wow... it was absolutely phenomenal. What a perfect way to start our first adventure of the year, especially in the Year of the Horse This year, we've decided to create moments instead of buying things, and this experience was everything we hoped for and more. From the moment we arrived, everything felt easy and welcoming. The instructions were clear and simple, making the ride comfortable even if you haven't been on a horse in a while. Our instructor, Annabelle, was AMAZING -- knowledgeable, calm, kind, and truly attentive the entire time. I had the honor of riding Poncho, a strong, steady, and beautiful horse. There was something incredibly grounding about simply walking the trails, crossing through water, and fully trusting him to guide us safely -- and he absolutely did. That connection, that peace, that trust... unforgettable. We enjoyed this experience so much that we already know we'll be back in March, and we plan to end this year the same way we started it -- on horseback, making memories together. If you're looking for horseback riding in Texas, I highly recommend this trail ride. It's peaceful, empowering, well-guided, and truly soul-filling. Thank you @texastrailrides, @lonestarranchtexas, Annabelle, and Poncho -- we can't wait to ride again

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

This place is great!!! Not only do they have lake necessities, they are super nice and helpful. My…read more10 year old son and I lost the key to our jet ski. After another good samaritan towed us to the marina, the amazing crew jumped into action. Realizing the keys they had for sale did not fit, we had to look at other options. This Mom and disappointed 10-year-old could not wait for 3 hours until another key was brought out by a friend. Caleb offered to tow us back to our vehicle which took 40 minutes and then he even helped load the jet ski. Feeling very helpless and vulnerable, this was a true blessing. Highly recommend doing business with these guys.

Had such amazing experience , I can't wait to come back. I celebrated my birthday riding horses the…read morecrew there was extremely helpful patient and knowledgeable of the horses and trails. I would highly recommend anybody who's looking for an amazing horseback riding experience to come here

I came here with my family and was shocked. The horses are not fairly treated, we excepted to see…read morefirst class treatment of these horses and that was not the case. The employees seemed to not care about the well being of the horse and the land itself. It seems the owner only cares for her self interest and it shows in the operation. Don't come here.

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!!

Spent the weekend here and had great animal adventures. We stayed in the kangaroo cabins. The cabin…read moreitself had everything and was great accommodations. The place was clean and just the right size for my wife and I. Being city folks you forget how dark it is out in the country at nights. It was nice. We signed up for these adventures to make the weekend even more fun: 1. Feed baby kangaroo(Bodhi). This was about a 30 minute session where we got to feed him a bottle and kibble. It really was an amazing experience. 2. Bucket of food and self guided feeding of animals. We walked the property and hid to feed so many animals. All of the animals were friendly toward people. They were all very good motivated. We encountered a giraffe, donkeys, zebras, horses, cows, pigs, dwarf steers, camels, emu, deer, buffalo and more. The animals were often trying to bully their way to the front of the line. The cow Oreo who has not skipped a meal was always front of the line. 3. Afternoon safari ride in ATV. This was a fun ride around the property. Did not see any new animals but had a great time. The cows out at pasture were thrilled to be fed. 4. Giraffe encounter and meal. This was a little expensive but I would spend it again. The giraffes were super friendly and personable. We wanted to take them home because they were so much fun. The guide, experience and never felt rushed made this worth it. Our guide was top notch. I think her name was Jackie but could be wrong.

Great visit and super friendly and knowledgeable staff, we will visit again in the futureread more

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.

We surprised my best friend with tickets for her birthday weekend since she absolutely loves…read moreelephants--and it turned out to be even more incredible than we imagined. From the moment we pulled up to the gates, we were filled with excitement. The elephants are clearly very well cared for, and the staff was both knowledgeable and genuinely friendly. One of the highlights was purchasing a piece of artwork created by Rosie, one of the elephants, which made the experience even more special. Everything about the day felt unforgettable. The staff went above and beyond, even helping us capture tons of photos by always offering to take pictures with our phones. It was truly an amazing experience from start to finish.

The owner has been crying about my review to Yelp over and over, begging for it to be deleted over…read moreand over. Because he has no real defense about my critique, he's been straw manning that my review is "mean" and "hateful" -- haha this is what softies in America do these days. My family and I visited this place in early Sept 2025. Like many other negative reviews state, the animals are in a sad state. They have something called the Giraffe Experience there, where you gotta pay $5 per person, they give you lettuce, and you go up on a platform to feed the giraffes. There was an employee -- I requested the Giraffe Experience from her. She condescendingly explained to us that they were out of lettuce to feed the giraffe, so we couldn't do it. I asked, "Well, can we at least go up on the platform to see the giraffe from up there?" She rudely replied "You can, but you'd still have to pay the full price of $5/person." I started to say something, but she rudely said "Think about it and let me know", turned her back to me, and walked away. How rude! I walked over to her at the front desk and asked "Well, since y'all ran out of the food, and we'd just go up to the platform to see the giraffe, could we at least get a discount?" Now here, the defensive Owner will say "It was after Labor Day weekend and we ran out of lettuce!" This is such a lame excuse. Labor Day weekend and resultant high volume demand from it is completely predictable, and the correct action by them would have been to anticipate that and stockpile lettuce accordingly. This is basic inventory mgmt that any decent business owner should know. But this guy just makes excuses. But that's fine, I get it, rinky dink business owner is an amateur and made an inventory mistake by running out of lettuce. Fine. Then take ownership of that mistake and make up for it to your customers by letting them at least go up on the platform for free. Why on earth should they still have to pay the $5 bc YOU ran out of lettuce? It is illogical. The point wasn't the money, it's the principle... despite them screwing up by not having lettuce, this employee, instead of being apologetic and trying to make it up to us somehow, was rude and dismissive. I then asked to speak to the Manager. As is unfortunately often the case, rather than let me speak to him, she went into his office (which was right there, adjacent to the front desk), and biased him to her version. The Manager told her no, and she came and smugly told me the same thing. I was of course right in the doorway, the Manager could've easily talked to me directly, but he did not. So I asked him directly this time "I understand y'all ran out of the lettuce, and that's ok, but if we only go up to the platform to see the giraffe, sans lettuce, shouldn't there be a discount on the fee?" He started giving me the standard bureaucrat-flexing-his-muscles excuses of why they couldn't do that. Again, condescending and dismissive. I told him "Ok, this is unfortunate bc until now we've had a good experience here. But now I'll have to leave a negative review." He said he was fine with that. I asked him for his name. He refused to give it to me, instead stating "You can look it up on our website." And he was lying about this btw -- his name is not on the website. If they guy is gonna take a stand, why not share his name? And this from a "Manager" who is in the customer service business, unbelievable. Again, don't expect any ownership or apology from this Owner. He's gonna leave defensive comments, and then go cry to Yelp to have it taken down, again. Look at all the other negative reviews of this place -- that tells you what you need to know. There was barely anyone here when we went -- it will likely be out of business anytime. And with this kind of ownership, management, and employees, it's no surprise why.