We’re fortunate to have an amazing number of breweries, wineries, and distilleries in the Texas Hill Country that rival some of the best in the world. Whether you’re after a full-bodied IPA or small-batch bourbon, a locally-made product is waiting to be discovered. One of those distilleries that is turning heads is Desert Door Distillery. …
If you haven’t worked dragon fruit into your post-workout smoothie or morning breakfast bowl just yet, this is the year to do so! Dragon fruit is the fruit of 2023. At least, that’s according to food industry insiders who say the fruit exhibited record growth in 2022, popping up in everything from juice bars to…
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…
Whether you’re new to the Texas Hill Country or you’re a local who resided here originally, the area offers endless opportunities for activities and exploration. To the east of Dripping Springs is Austin, to the south San Antonio, to the north Burnet and Marble Falls, to the west Fredericksburg and Johnson City – with several…
The master-planned community Caliterra was designed with a purpose. More than just a collection of homes, it was designed to create a space for our residents to plant roots, build a life, connect with their neighbors, and soak up all that the Texas Hill Country has to offer. One of the simplest and most…
With a new year comes fresh possibilities and a chance to set goals, create new habits, and improve your lifestyle. If one of your goals for this upcoming year is to get outside a bit more, then you’re in luck because there’s no shortage of enjoyable ways to get outside and take advantage of all…
If you’re looking for a dose of holiday cheer to put you in the spirit of the season, you’ll find plenty of Christmas fun for the whole family in Dripping Springs. From holiday festivals to chili cook-offs and so much more, there are plenty of local events going on to kick off the season. …
Be it an Apple-Jacked Cider, Salty Texan, or Blackberry Bourbon Bramble, it’s a safe bet that your drink is going to taste a little bit more like Texas with a spirit from Dripping Springs Distillery. For more than 15 years, the family-owned distillery has been crafting award-winning vodka, bourbon, and gin right here in Hays…
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…
It seems like multiple festivals are happening somewhere in the greater Austin area nearly every weekend in the fall. If there’s one on our list that’s a can’t-miss, it’s the Austin Celtic Festival. A Celebration of Celtic History and Heritage According to History, the Celts were an ancient collection of tribes scattered throughout…