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SPOTLIGHT:
Canyon Lake Ranch ~ A dream realized (Canyon Lake, Texas)
“Love at first sight” …
Canyon Lake Ranch is a dream realized by
owners, Dan and Robbi Boone.
The ranch is not “dude”, but is an
elegant stay in the Texas Hill Country near the marina at Canyon
Lake. I
t serves as a romantic weekend hideaway, a small
corporate retreat, the perfect spot for a Hill Country wedding
or a private family vacation destination.
Ancient Seahorse embedded in
sedimentary rock from the Canyon Lake area photo by Cheryl Bruedigam
Oak-filled meadows, cleared
pasture land, quiet little creeks (dependent upon rain) and
landscaped garden; the ranch consists of acreage centered on the
needs of the resident Longhorns.
Swimming, hiking, birding,
playing horseshoes and basketball, as well as star-gazing, are
favorite ranch sports. Hunting fossils is also popular on this
ranch that was sea bottom about 50 million years ago.
Tubing the rivers, fishing, and boating are all
available nearby. Walking the Canyon Lake Dam and the Guadelupe
River path are also guest favorites. The ranch Longhorns,
selected for their curly (Pecos Twist) horns and beautiful
multicolored coats, are docile and happy to eat “cow cookies,”
hand fed by ranch guests.
Though very private and serene, everything from
restaurants and antiquing, to outlet mall shopping, is within a
comfortable drive from the ranch.
As for the accommodations, the Starview Lodge sleeps
six and is a romantic get-away or a great family vacation. Starview
Lodge has two bedrooms, one and a half baths, a kitchen, eating area
overlooking the swimming pool and a large high ceiling great-room. The
house also has a sleeper sofa in front of the fireplace. There is a half
basketball court and horseshoes. The Swimming pool and hot tub are just
outside the door while the sauna and fireplace are inside the Lodge.
The Longhorn Lodge is nestled under a bank of Oak
trees away from everything else on the ranch. It has a fenced yard, two
porches, covered parking, fire pit, and chiminea. Three bedrooms and two
full baths, a full kitchen, eating area and living room complete the
lodge. Families and pets are welcome. The two main queen bedrooms are
located at opposite ends of the house and each has a full bathroom. In
addition, the third bedroom with twins and a sleeper sofa in the living
room, allow the house to comfortably sleep eight.
Lots of extras are included with a stay at Canyon Lake
Ranch: all the fixings for the first ranch breakfast, a bottle of Texas
wine, a fresh fruit basket, snack items, fresh baked cookies and bedside
chocolates. Lovely bath amenities, hair dryer, clock radios, Satellite
TV/VCRs are also included along with the use of the ranch movie
collection. Both lodges are fully furnished, totally equipped and have
Bar-b-ques and satellite TV/VCRs.
Rates range from $150 - $195 for one to two persons,
depending on the lodge selected, and the season. Pets welcome with a
small fee. The last night is free for weeklong stays and extended stay
rates are available for “Winter Texans.” For more information, visit
their website,
www.canyonlakeranch.us
Canyon Lake Ranch
1610 FM 484, Canyon Lake, Texas 78133
830-935-4101 | 800-630-3722 |
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