Riven Rock Blog

Hill Country Spring Break Activities

riven — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 12:37:29 -0600

The Texas Hill Country is known for green hills and valleys, blooming wildflowers, clean, fresh air, and marrying a classic western mindset with a thriving food and wine culture. What better place to get away with the family for spring break? There are a variety of interesting events taking place during March that make great family outings. Here are our picks for must-see events:

What’s Growing on the Ranch?

riven — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 13:13:48 -0600

It’s amazing how fixated on the weather we can become. We constantly check the forecast, which may or (more frequently) may not be close to accurate. It’s one of the things in the world that no matter how much we engineer, plan or try to outsmart Mother Nature, in the end, we find ourselves red faced.

Riven Rock Ranch featured in Southern Living Magazine

riven — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 16:31:51 -0600

We've been trying to keep a closed lid on this-well not really seeing as it was featured in our newsletter-but we're pleased to announce that we have been featured in the January 2012 issue of Southern Living. Riven Rock Ranch was named one of the "South's Coziest Inns," among some of the finest inns and bed and breakfasts south of the Mason-Dixon.

Hill Country Golf Excursions

riven — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 22:27:05 -0600

With the recent winter rainfall, we've had some relief from our drought and Hill Country residents are hopeful about wildflowers and greenery returning next spring! Golf courses are no exception, and we're hoping for a return to health for all the grass on the fairways.

An Ice Skating Excursion in the Hill Country

riven — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 11:36:38 -0600

If you've decided to winter in the Texas Hill Country this year, you don't have to forgo all of the traditional winter activities. Sure anything snow related is probably out of the question (how much skiing do you really do on your trips anyway?). But here's one unexpected winter activity that you don't have to do without: ice skating.

Texas Hill Country Regional Christmas Lighting Trail

riven — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 15:22:52 -0600

Take a road trip through the Hill Country this winter and you’ll find the historic architecture has undergone a holiday transformation. Traditional 1800s, art deco and more modern structures take on an almost metropolitan feel at night with the newly acquired bright lights of the holidays. Bandera, Blanco, Boerne, Burnet, Dripping Springs, Fredericksburg, Johnson City, Kerrville, Llano, M

A Sweet Summer Ceremony at Riven Rock Ranch

riven — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 15:17:44 -0500

Pictures from Phil and Courtney's July wedding are out and they are absolutely adorable!

La Cocina Highlighted on Good Taste with Tanji Patton

riven — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 12:15:07 -0500

We field quite a few requests here at the ranch for rehearsal dinners, birthday parties, anniversaries and engagements. The first thing our patrons inquire about is The Terrace Grill. After all, you can't beat the atmosphere or the delicious cuisine created by Chef Brantley and his staff.