Known as the “Gateway to the Hill Country”, Dripping Springs, home to Camp Lucy, is perfectly situated in one of the nation’s most popular destination spots. While conveniently located just minutes from Austin, Dripping Springs is a world away from the city grind and just a stone’s skip from award-winning wineries, microbreweries, world-class antiquing, olive orchards, outdoor adventures, and more.
The following provides just a taste of what lies in store for you, your friends and family to experience and explore near Camp Lucy and Dripping Springs.
Wineries – Within minutes of Camp Lucy are award-winning wineries including Bell Springs Winery, Solaro Estate Winery, Driftwood Estate, Duchman Family Winery, Texas Hills Vineyard, Spicewood Vineyards, Stone House Vineyard, McReynolds Winery, and more. For detailed information including tasting room hours, visit texaswinetrail.com.
Breweries and Distilleries – The Austin area has become a brewing mecca. Two heralded new breweries, Jester King Brewery and Thirsty Planet, are located near Dripping Springs. Both have recently opened tasting rooms, along with the granddaddy of them all, Real Ale, just a short, scenic drive away. A little west of Dripping in the tiny town of Hye is Garrison Brothers Distillery, the first legal bourbon distillery in Texas. Tours by appointment.
Shopping – Just down the road is the charming village of Wimberley. Situated around the town square and just beyond are a variety of unique and locally owned shops filled with special antiques, art, furnishings, and more.
Nature – Dripping Springs is nestled next to one of the state’s most visited parks, Pedernales Falls State Park, which holds a dramatic waterfall as its centerpiece. Hamilton Pool Nature Preserve, also nearby, likewise boasts a breathtaking 50 foot rock overhang and waterfall.
Cycling - The famous, scenic Dripping Springs country roads play host each year to cyclists from around the country and beyond in Lance Armstrong’s Livestrong Challenge. The cycling enthusiasts in your party can ride the route of a Tour de France champion. In 2010, Camp Lucy began sponsoring local charity rides. For our next cycling event, be sure and visit Camp Lucy's Hill Country cycling event page.
Olive Orchards – With weather and landscape evocative of Provence and Tuscany, it is no surprise olive orchards have begun to flourish in this neck of the woods. Near Camp Lucy, Bella Vista Ranch offers orchard tours and olive oil tastings. Nearby Texas Hill Country Olive Company will also be opening soon to the public.
In short, you couldn’t ask for a more enjoyable and beautiful place to tie the knot or hold your next event than Camp Lucy’s neck of the woods. For more information on our Texas Hill Country wedding and event venue, visit camplucy.com or call (512) 894-4400.
Photo of a Texas Hill Country sun-kissed Camp Lucy by Jack Hollingsworth.