One of the many things that draw people to the Texas Hill Country is the nature that is around every corner. From acres of live oaks, winding creeks, to the wildlife that shares our home, nature is alive and well in the Hill Country—even in the winter months. In fact, there are hundreds of wild…
Numerous things draw people to Dripping Springs. For some, it’s the natural beauty, and for others, it’s the small-town charm and slower pace of life. How about art? Now, it might not be the first thing that comes to mind, but Dripping Springs has a vibrant art community with some fantastic galleries showcasing stunning pieces…
Dripping Springs isn’t just attracting local Texans and out-of-state transplants, it’s also drawing native Texans who have moved out of the Lone Star state and are coming back home. This is the story of the owners of Summer Revival Wine Co., Becky and Ian Atkins. The husband and wife team are from Texas but had…
If it’s a scare that you seek, you don’t have to look far to find an event that will make you shriek in the Texas Hill Country. There’s plenty of spooky fun happening this season right here in Dripping Springs and the greater Austin area. From ghostly chills to ravenous beasts and an extravaganza…
It’s no secret that the Texas Hill Country has one of the most active brewery and winery cultures in the United States. In fact, there are nearly 60 breweries, more than 50 wineries, and 18 working distilleries – all within about an hour of the Austin area! Needless to say, visiting all of them…
There’s no shortage of sunny days during the summer months in Texas, but let’s face it, forgoing the comfort of air conditioning when temps are pushing the upper 90s doesn’t make for an enjoyable meal. Fall on the other hand, when temperatures are more moderate, dare we say even cool, is the ideal weather for…
The Science Mill is so much more than a science museum. The interactive and hands-on museum is, without a doubt, one of the coolest places in the Hill Country. From its historical background to its exhibits highlighting modern innovations of the future, here’s everything you need to know about this must-visit destination. An…
The Texas Hill Country may be thousands of miles and an ocean away from the olive orchards of Italy, but it has more in common with Italy’s olive oil production than you might think. For starters, both areas offer a warm climate and the right alkaline soil composition that olive trees need to thrive. …
Food waste is a huge problem in the United States with millions of pounds of food each day ending up in the garbage. According to Too Good to Go, a mobile app that aims to wipe out food waste, 40% of food waste is edible when it ends up in the trash. What makes…
St. Louis may be known as the “Gateway to the West” but Dripping Springs is the “Gateway to Hill Country,” as it was founded just a few years after Texas achieved statehood and is in close proximity to Austin. While Dripping Springs has evolved with the changes, even today, it remains a…