Riven Rock Blog

03.01.2013 | Hill Country Spring Time

Winter is fading away, but evidence abounds that spring is on its way! The redbuds are beginning to bloom and the Italian jasmine provides pops of bright yellow into the landscape. We are excited for the new scenery to unfold as the true beauty of our springtime hill country view comes into play.

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07.16.2012 | Comfort remembers the Battle of Nueces on its 150th Anniversary

The Texas Hill Country is a place deeply steeped in and respectful of its history. This is part of what makes the area an attraction and perfect vacation spot for countless Texas residents. Great care is taken to preserve historic buildings, artifacts and stories of yester year.

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06.19.2012 | Subterranean Adventures of the Hill Country

One sure way to escape the impending summer heat is to take a trip underground. The Texas Hill Country has a number of geological wonders aside from its most well-known, Enchanted Rock. The geological formations of the Hill Country, with the sedimentary rock and plentiful aquifers and springs provides for the formation of quite a few caves.

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05.25.2012 | Hill Country Events in June

School is out of session in June and it's time to soak up the best of what the Hill Country has to offer. Sun, water, and the finest Texas and Hill Country culture is on display this summer so come out and enjoy these family-friendly activities.

May 24 - June 10
Kerrville Folk Festival
Kerrville

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04.02.2012 | Vendor Profile: Twin County Dorper

     With Easter coming up, this season brings back fond memories of traditional holiday celebrations. Easter egg painting and hunts, chocolate bunnies, wearing your best Easter dress to church, and beautiful spring weather and foliage are enough to bring back the Easter of anyone's childhood.

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12.09.2011 | The Terrace Grill’s New Winter 2011/2012 is set to be unveiled December 9th

Chef Brantley and his staff at The Terrace Grill are dedicated to providing local, seasonal fresh ingredients and with the changing of season comes the changing of the menu at The Terrace Grill. Chef Brantley's menu is composed of wonderful meals to keep you warm in the crisp Hill Country winter using premium local Texas ingredients when possible.

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11.25.2011 | A Hill Country Christmas at Riven Rock Ranch

It's finally the Christmas season here at Riven Rock Ranch. We've made a vested effort in celebrating one holiday at a time-too often Thanksgiving is just a speed bump on the way to Christmas. Pumpkins and leaves quickly give way to garlands, lights and snow (or in the Hill Country, faux snow) far too soon to truly take in each holiday.

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11.19.2011 | Another Wedding Season at Riven Rock Ranch Draws to a Close

With wedding season winding down, we're starting to shift to our holiday parties like our Christmas and Thanksgiving Dinners, as well as our New Year's Eve party. But, this time of year, we start to get little keepsakes from past weddings.

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