Spanish Oaks: Resort-style Living Embraced by Nature

Gazing at the rolling countryside thick with oaks, it’s hard to remember that you’re just minutes from the 11th largest city in the U.S. And while the sights and sounds of Austin are that close, it’s the serenity and unspoiled beauty of the Texas Hill Country that draw people to Spanish Oaks. “We call it resort-style […]

Escondido Golf & Lake Club, Texas

Escondido may be Spanish for “hidden,” but that doesn’t explain how this 550-acre private community in the Texas Hill Country northwest of Austin has remained under the radar since opening 10 years ago. Escondido offers everything the well-crafted golf escape should. It sits on an inlet of Lake LBJ, where members enjoy freshwater fishing, boating, […]

Big and Bold at Boot Ranch in Texas Hill Country

By James A. Frank Deep in the heart of Texas is a community as big and bold as the state itself. After designing the course, Hal Sutton said, “You can learn everything you need to know about the game of golf at Boot Ranch.” You can learn how to build a great golf community, too. […]

New Outfitter Center at Cordillera Ranch

  When you have a spot that’s as inviting to outdoor pursuits as Cordillera Ranch, in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, you best take advantage of it. And, boy, do they. The 8,700-acre community offers seven resort-style clubs: The River Club, The Tennis and Swim Club, The Equestrian Club, The Rod and Gun […]