Riven Rock Blog

Vendor Profile: Broken Arrow Ranch

riven — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:26:49 -0600

It's no secret we love to use locally grown food at The Terrace Grill. Fresh and vibrant products make more delicious dishes and offer another way to experience what an area has to offer. The food is indicative of the area where it was grown, and like wine, takes on the minerally qualities of the land from which it came.

February Hill Country Events

riven — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:50:25 -0600

The Texas Hill Country shakes off the January holiday blues and comes alive in February, buzzing with activity. The countryside makes a perfect romantic getaway with your special someone or if you are just looking for a fun outing, there are many eclectic and interesting events to be discovered. Check out this list of fun events happening in February.

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.

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

riven — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 16:13:06 -0600

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.

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.

A Hill Country Christmas at Riven Rock Ranch

riven — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 11:41:57 -0600

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.