Fresh air, fresh produce, and live music, who can ask for anything more? You can get it all at the Dripping Springs Farmers Market every Wednesday from 3 to 6 pm. The market is located at Veterans Memorial Park on Veterans Memorial Park 160 E Mercer St. in The Triangle off 290 & RR12. It’s…
Dripping Springs has no shortage of gorgeous Travis County parks. The one closest to the Caliterra community is Milton Reimers Ranch Park (23610 Hamilton Rd., Dripping Springs, TX 78620). Located on the Pedernales River just 14 miles from Dripping Springs, the park features many activities and amenities including mountain bike trails and rock climbing. The…
Living in Dripping Springs puts you near many wineries and distilleries. It’s like having a little bit of Sonoma right here in Texas Hill Country. Founded by Daniel Barnes, Treaty Oak Distilling is a distillery named after a 500-year-old tree in Austin. Under that tree, Stephen F. Austin signed agreements to define the borders of…
It hardly felt like summer when school let out because most students have been home since March. When 90-degree days hit, we knew summer had arrived. One of our favorite ways to spend a relaxing summer day is tubing on the river. Your next tubing adventure is just 45 minutes away in San Marcos and…
No search for small-town living near Austin is complete without exploring the idyllic Dripping Springs. This town of 3,300 offers a serene lifestyle. And downtown Austin is just 20 miles away. The Caliterra community has all the basics nearby and a few favorites like HEB Grocery, Torchy’s Tacos, and Sky Cinema. Just over a mile…
Shelby Dotin walked into the kitchen of her family home. “There is no dance hall in Dripping Springs, why don’t you just build one, Dad?” she asked. Nicholas Dotin set out to make his daughter’s wish for a live music venue in Dripping Springs come true. Mercer Dancehall opened its doors on February 1, 2013.…
The Governor’s Strike Force to Open Texas continues to update guidance and rules for reopening safely. It constantly changes. So, check the Governor’s webpage for the latest news. One recent change is that bars, wineries, and breweries can reopen. Beware that not all businesses have reopened. Even if they’re allowed. Some have opted to stick…
Many companies have announced plans to permanently allow remote working. The best part about this is that employees can live almost anywhere they want. You don’t have to wait to find a home in a quiet place in the gorgeous Texas Hill Country. Dripping Springs offers that and it’s within driving distance from Austin. You…
These are unusual times. And we’ll most likely live a different normal. Many people have said the social distancing has been a blessing. It compels them to spend more time with loved ones. They’re reaching out to others even if it’s virtually. They’re getting things done. Still, it’s not easy to stay home as much…
Congratulations to all the 2020 graduates. We know this is not what they expected their last year to be like. Fortunately, families, schools, friends, and even celebrities are helping them make the best of their last year. For instance, Dripping Springs High School’s Instagram account has been posting photos of seniors along with their…