Riven Rock Blog

Easter is Here Already!

riven — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 17:19:47 -0500

Spring is beginning to spread throughout the Hill Country, but winter is not ready to leave. The bluebonnets are abundant creating wonderful scenery all over town. Even though it is chilly, we at Riven Rock are excited for gorgeous spring weddings and our Easter event. Chef Brantley has produced a wonderful menu full of Easter classics with his delicious spin.

Hill Country Spring Time

riven — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 16:21:21 -0600

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.

Fishing in the Guadalupe

riven — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 12:37:26 -0500

The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of the elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope. John Buchan
Like golf, fishing is an activity that has certain rituals, sacred cows and a vaguely rabid tinge to its adherents. At Riven Rock Ranch we have nearly a mile of the Guadalupe River to entice the fisherman in any guest.

Summer Grape Harvest at Riven Rock Ranch—Our First!

riven — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 15:17:19 -0500

What a way to close out the summer!

Comfort remembers the Battle of Nueces on its 150th Anniversary

riven — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 12:52:49 -0500

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.

4th of July in the Hill Country

riven — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 15:26:42 -0500

If you're looking for a good ol' slice of Americana this 4th of July, look no further than the Texas Hill Country. Annual events range from the traditional small-town parade to fireworks and symphony performances. With the nice rainfall we've had lately, we will actually have fireworks this year!
Bandera

Subterranean Adventures of the Hill Country

riven — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 13:04:07 -0500

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.

Riven Rock Ranch provides a stage for the Canto Chamber Choir to perform

riven — Thu, 31 May 2012 17:35:17 -0500

We're eagerly anticipating the latest performance of the Canto Chamber Choir to benefit St. Boniface Episcopal School at The Terrace Grill, June 7th at 6:00pm. It's great to see a community rally around a cause that is such a great benefit to the community, especially education. The Hill Country Choir will feature direction by guest conductor Dr.