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WHAT IS THE TEXAS HILL COUNTRY?
Cordillera Ranch is located just north of San Antonio
and east of the small town of Boerne. The community is
in the heart of the region known as the Texas Hill
Country, a 14,000-square-mile area northwest of San
Antonio and southwest of Austin. This region more
resembles the rolling hills of the Napa Valley than it
does the tumbleweed-strewn deserts of familiar western
iconography. Unbeknownst to many outside the state, the
unique character and beauty of the Hill Country
are second to none. And as more and more visitors come
to the area, word of its appeal is spreading. The New
York Times named the
Texas Hill Country as the number one place to visit
during the summer of 2008.
Why the Texas Hill Country is
unique . . .
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The Hill Country has more than 20
locally owned wineries, and tasting tours are
available throughout the area. In the spring and
summer residents of the Hill Country find abundant
offerings of locally grown peaches, the leading
deciduous fruit crop in Texas, as well as lavender
from the first commercial lavender farm in the
state. Other local crops include Texas pecans,
strawberries, melons, apples and many more.
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The region is home to many
picturesque small towns steeped in the history of
their original German settlers, including Boerne
(pronounced Bur-nee). A mere 10 minutes from
Cordillera Ranch, Boerne features a variety of
locally owned restaurants, bed and breakfasts,
antique shops and boutiques. Boerne Independent
School District is home to the most highly acclaimed
schools in the area.
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The beautiful scenery of the
Hill Country lends itself to the perfect
country drive or bike ride, and the area’s diverse
landscape offers myriad outdoor sports and
activities. The region is dotted with state parks
and natural areas where visitors can explore and
enjoy bird and/or bat watching, spelunking, camping,
hunting, fishing, horseback riding, hiking, mountain
biking and more.
Some nearby attractions include:
Lost Maples,
Enchanted Rock,
Garner State Park, &
Guadalupe River State Park.
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The Guadalupe River, a crystal
clear, spring-fed waterway that runs along the
northern border of Cordillera Ranch and meanders
throughout the Hill Country, offers many
recreational opportunities including tubing,
swimming, and kayaking. For the fishing fanatic, the
Guadalupe is also one of the top 100 streams
recognized for rainbow and brown trout fishing.
Residents of Cordillera Ranch can take full
advantage of all this beautiful river has to offer
through The River Club as well as the 60-acre
private, riverside park.
Planning a visit? Here are some
lodging options and restaurants near Cordillera Ranch:
Inns & Hotels:
Crescent Quarters in Boerne
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Kendall Inn in Boerne
Hampton Inn in Boerne (830) 816-8800
Boerne Vistro
Sunday House Inn
Westin LaCantera in San Antonio
Restaurants:
OBrien’s Restaurant in Bergheim
Welfare Café
Cypress Grille Boerne
The Creek in Boerne
Tin Roof Steakhouse in Boerne
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