Hill Country

This Austin Hill Country Modern Manse Has A Compelling Backstory—and Much More

By Elaine Raffel | April 21, 2021 | Comments Off on This Austin Hill Country Modern Manse Has A Compelling Backstory—and Much More

The waterfront manse, known as The Retreat at Lick Creek Lodge, sits on roughly 30 acres in Spicewood, off the Pedernales River.

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George Strait’s ‘Home in San Antone’ On the Market

By Bethany Erickson | April 16, 2019 | Comments Off on George Strait’s ‘Home in San Antone’ On the Market

“I still have my home in San Antone When I greet my neighbor with a ‘hi y’all’ I’m wealthy as a king upon a throne You can have your mansion or your cottage small I’ll just take my home in San Antone” Or, you know, not. Seems George Strait is putting his San Antonio Santa…

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Fredericksburg Bed and Breakfast Combines Historical Shelter with New Construction

By Bethany Erickson | February 24, 2018 |

The bones of the Baer Barn B&B in Fredericksburg are steeped in history — the original structure was built in 1860. But this historical shelter has seen a little bit of new construction and a great deal of upgrading, making it a seamless combination of old and new. The home sits on 4.81 acres of…

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Part of LBJ’s Hill Country Retreat Up for Grabs

By Bethany Erickson | January 20, 2018 | Comments Off on Part of LBJ’s Hill Country Retreat Up for Grabs

Just a week after becoming president, Lyndon Baines Johnson picked up a ranch in Blanco County — Johnson City, to be exact — as a hideaway where he could relax a bit. And when he announced he wouldn’t be running for re-election in 1968, it was his 800-acre spread that he retreated to, giving staffers…

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Historical Farmhouse in Fredericksburg Has Both Charm and Convenience

By Bethany Erickson | November 22, 2017 | Comments Off on Historical Farmhouse in Fredericksburg Has Both Charm and Convenience

It’s no secret that we at Second Shelters have a soft spot for the Texas Hill Country — with its wide open spaces, the beautiful scenery, and the plethora of wineries that dot the landscape, it’s hard to find something you don’t like about Fredericksburg. This week’s historical shelter is a perfect second home for…

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Don’t Miss these Hill Country Destinations Near Boot Ranch

By Leah Shafer | October 16, 2017 | Comments Off on Don’t Miss these Hill Country Destinations Near Boot Ranch

Buying and building in Boot Ranch is a no-brainer if you’re looking for luxury Hill Country living with resort-like amenities and an award-winning Hal Sutton-designed golf course. Boot Ranch provides fabulous service amid the rustic beauty of ranch life and there’s something for everyone, from the 55,000-square-foot members-only clubhouse and village complex and 4.5-acre pool and…

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