Legacy Ranch-Family Reunion Facility. Four Guest Houses, Recreation Center, & Swimming Pool

Located on a sprawling 486-acre ranch, this rural getaway is a perfect for small family reunions, group retreats, and wedding guests. Multiple wet weather creeks crisscross the property surrounded by stunning rock formations and ancient bluffs. Responsible rock hunting and hiking are allowed.

Easy driving distance to Mason, Fredericksburg, Kerrville, Junction, the Llano River, & the Guadalupe River.

We have contactless check-in. The cabins will be unlocked. You will be provided with entry codes for the guest houses. You will be provided with turn-by-turn instructions and given a gate code prior to your arrival. We live on the ranch and are available by text or phone.
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If you are arriving after dark, please let us now in advance so we can turn on exterior lights for you.

Scenic 486-acre ranch with cliffs, rolling hills and hiking trails. Bluebonnets and other colorful wildflowers abound in this area in the spring. Chart your own course or use the ‘Bluebonnet Trails’ guide to map a route. www.bluebonnettrail.org

Go left or right from our main road, Lazy H Rd, and in 9 miles be cooling off in the Llano River. An additional 9 miles to the left and you can explore the historic town of Mason. This small town has plenty of history and two local museums. Antiques, collectibles, boutique clothing, or just plain ‘stuff’ can be discovered in multiple shops in and around the courthouse square. Tour the restored 19th century Hill Country landmark, Seaquist House, and historic Fort Mason which was established in 1851. The longest continually operating theater in West Texas, the Odeon Theater built in 1928, continues to show first run films (ticket price usually $4!), classic movies, live music concerts and performances (ticket prices vary).

Mason town square houses a number of dine-in and take-out restaurants; the historic Willow Creek Café & Club, known for their year-round seasonally decorated holiday trees and Texas-size Chicken Fried Steak, serves American fare, Joe’s Italian Restaurant, Cooper’s Original Pit Bar-B-Que, Nacho’s Café and Agave Jaslico serving Tex-Mex, Santos-The Silerio Family Restaurant specializing in Toquitos, Rico Café (Tex-Mex breakfast & lunch only), James River Icehouse, and pizza at THC Beer Company and T. Bo’s Bar and Mercantile.

The Eckert James River Bat Cave, one of the largest bat nurseries in the country with a population of 4-6 million Mexican freetail bats, is located about 20 miles from Mason. Open from mid-May to mid-September an evening watching the bats fly out to hunt is an incredible experience.

The entire Central Texas area is home to award winning Texas wineries and cozy tasting rooms where you can lounge and enjoy the best of Texas wines. Check out the offerings in Mason at Robert Clay Vineyards Estate Winery, Murphy Creek Cellars, Sandstone Cellars Wine Bar, Parr Vineyards & Cellars, Fly Gap Winery, Peters Prairie Vineyard, and Blackmon Wines. For the Craft Beer lover visit Bear King Brewing Company or THC Beer Company.

Fast food options include Subway, Dairy Queen (every Texas town has a DQ), Laredo Taco Company, Mason Sno-cones, and Mason Donuts. Excellent coffee and pastry can be found at La Copa Joe’s.

The German town of Fredericksburg is 1 hour down Hwy 87. Often referred to as the heart of Texas Wine Country, Gillespie County boasts over 75 wineries, vineyards, and tasting rooms. Fredericksburg is also known for great antique and boutique shops, wonderful restaurants, multiple festivals, and small-town Texas charm. This historic destination is not to be missed. Fredericksburg is home to three amazing museums: National Museum of the Pacific, Admiral Nimitz Gallery and the Pioneer Museum.

Kerrville is also nearby at 1 hour where you can kayak or paddleboard on the Guadalupe River, visit a nature center, or picnic on the riverbank in Schreiner Park.

Nearby Junction (27 miles) is listed among the top one-hundred disc golf courses in Texas with three 18+ hole courses. Junction is also home to South Llano River State Park with kayaking, tubing, hiking, and fishing.

Legacy Ranch is 486 acres of semi-rugged central Texas hill country. Numerous trails and hunting roads lead through the property to beautiful overlooks, ancient streambeds, and hidden creeks. You may collect rocks, etc. without disrupting the natural area. Maps are provided in your cabin and on the wall at the Rec Center. This is country hiking, wear comfortable, sturdy hiking shoes, take water, a whistle, and a map. You may see wildlife, road runners, squirrels, deer, snakes, porcupines, racoons, etc. For your safety, please DO NOT approach wildlife.
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A stunning ancient oak tree shades the pool area and Recreation Center which are for the private use of our guests only. The pool area is generous, with enough room for a family gathering, including several large patio tables and chairs, and both a charcoal grill and a propane grill. It is conveniently attached to the Rec Center which has central AC/heat, bathrooms, a full kitchen with cooking and dining supplies, and a cozy seating area in which to relax. The Rec Center activities include a pool table, ping pong, air hockey, foosball, video & arcade game, card tables, board games, books, and corn hole.
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A lifeguard is not provided. Children under 16 must be supervised by an adult at all times. Pets are not allowed in the pool. Flip flops are recommended for the deck area. Beach towels are provided.
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When you rent the entirety of Legacy Ranch your accommodations will include 2 free-standing houses (Cliffside and Windmill) and two multi-bedroom guest houses (Sunrise and Sunset). Here is a breakdown of all the spaces.

CLIFFSIDE is a roomy four bedroom, four bath cabin with a bonus separate office/bedroom nestled on a low hill surrounded by ancient bluffs and wet weather creek beds. Central ac/heat. Full kitchen with everything needed to prepare a family meal, basic spices, K-cup and drip coffee makers with coffee, and a 5-gallon water dispenser. Living area with smart TV and DVD player includes couch and two comfy chairs. WiFi is provided, no password required. Outside, the covered wrap-around porch boasts charcoal and propane grills, rocking chairs, firepit area with benches, and sweet, sweet quiet.

Each of the four in-house bedrooms has a built-in chest of drawers, personal safe, area for hanging clothes, ceiling fan, and private entrance via a sliding glass door. Bathrooms are ensuite with shower/tub combo and shampoo, conditioner, and body wash dispensers.
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Bedroom One, king bed and over-sized chair.
Bedroom Two, queen bed.
Bedroom Three, twin over full bunkbed and loveseat.
Bedroom Four, 3 twin beds.
Separate Office/Bedroom, queen bed and desk with chair.

The WINDMILL CABIN is located in the shadow of a vintage windmill and surrounded by the beauty of the Texas hill country. This two-bedroom, one bath cabin is open concept updated rustic with a generous living area complete with a smart TV and DVD player, a full kitchen with cooking and dining supplies, basic spices, K-Cup and drip coffee makers with coffee, 5-gallon water dispenser, and large dining table. Each room has a split unit for AC/heat. WiFi is provided, no password required.
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Primary bedroom is generously sized with a king bed, armoire, and personal safe.
Secondary bedroom holds a queen size bed and two twin beds and a bench storage chest.
The attached patio area is perfectly situated to enjoy an amazing hill country sunset. Patio furniture provides comfortable seating while grilling dinner on either the charcoal grill or the propane grill. Lights in the mature oak trees surrounding the cabin provide a cozy ambiance for evenings outdoors or turn out the lights and be astonished by a glory of stars in an indigo sky. Firepit with bench seating completes the experience in this hill country jewel.

SUNRISE GUEST HOUSE:
Six private rooms in renovated bunk house. Sliding glass doors allow for private entrance. Each interior door has a keyed entry for privacy. Central air and heat, oscillating fans. Like a hostel, the building has shared restrooms, one for men and one for women. Two lavatories, two showers, and two commodes in each. Shampoo, conditioner, and body wash are provided. Bath towels are located in each room. Shared kitchen is located a short walk away in the Recreation Center. Sleeps 17.

Room 1 King with sleeper sofa
Room 2 Two Full beds
Room 3 Three Twins
Room 4 Queen
Room 5 King with sleeper sofa
Room 6 Two Twins

SUNSET GUEST HOUSE:
Six private rooms in renovated bunk house. Sliding glass doors allow for private entrance. Each interior door has a keyed entry for privacy. Central air and heat, oscillating fans. Like a hostel, the building has shared restrooms, one for men and one for women. Two lavatories, two showers, and two commodes in each. Shampoo, conditioner, and body wash are provided. Bath towels are located in each room. Shared kitchen is located a short walk away in the Recreation Center. Sleeps 17.

Room 1 Queen with sleeper sofa
Room 2 Two Double beds (full), 1 Twin
Room 3 2 Full beds
Room 4 King
Room 5 King
Room 6 Queen






You will be given turn-by-turn driving instructions before your arrival date.