Quick Reference

📍 Location

• 1450 Crabapple Road, Blanco, Texas

• GPS may stop early - continue until you see the large “1450” sign above a black mailbox.

• Enter the gate using the keypad code: 2016

• The driveway is a 1-mile gravel road shared with neighbors. Drive slowly; most cars do just fine, but low-clearance sports cars with spoilers/body kits may scrape.

• Follow signs for Hill Country Nature Retreat and park in the designated lot, or follow your retreat host’s instructions.

📶 Wi-Fi & Cell Service

• Most carriers get good service here, though it can vary.

• Wi-Fi is available at:

  • The Workshop (no password)

  • The Cabin (cabincabin)

  • The Studio (no password)

  • The Treehouse (treehouse)

  • The Airstream (no password)

• Many guests use this as a chance to disconnect and enjoy the quiet environment.

🚨 Emergency Info

• Call 911 for emergencies.

• For on-site needs, contact your retreat host.

What to Expect During Your Stay

🌿 Peaceful Environment

A quiet, natural setting with walking paths, open spaces, and plenty of room to unwind.

🐾 Wildlife

The property is home to Hill Country wildlife. You may see:

• deer, jackrabbits, road runners, wild turkeys, rabbits

• armadillos, robins, cardinals, hawks, and many other birds

• owls at night, and occasionally coyotes in the distance

Less commonly, you may encounter:

• Scorpions: shake out shoes and bedding if camping or outdoors

• Kissing bugs (Google images): kill them on sight

• Rattlesnakes: very rare here; they avoid people

Please observe wildlife from a safe distance.

⚠️ Safety & Facilities

• Indoor lodging is comfortable with basic amenities like towels shampoo/body wash, toilet paper, etc.

• All kitchen sink water is filtered for drinking/cooking in all spaces with kitchens. Water is 100% rain-captured. Please practice conservation.

• Walk carefully on uneven paths, especially at night.

• Use common sense around fire features and outdoor areas.

Lodging

🛏 Rooms

Your retreat host will assign your lodging:

• The Cabin

• The Treehouse

• The Studio

• The Airstream

• Tent Camping

🧺 Bedding & Linens

• Indoor lodging includes fresh sheets, bedding, and towels.

• Campers must bring all bedding, tents, and towels.

🌡 Temperature & Climate

All indoor spaces have heating, cooling, and on-grid power.

🚿 Shared Facilities

You may use shared spaces such as:

• The Bath House (3 bathrooms, 2 showers)

• The Pool

• Event center kitchen

• Indoor/outdoor gathering spaces
  Please leave shared areas clean.

🌄 Outdoor Access

Many units have decks, patios, or natural outdoor areas ; enjoy them safely.

♿ Accessibility

Some paths have uneven terrain or steps. Please check with your retreat host if you have specific needs.

What to Bring

• Comfortable indoor/outdoor shoes; closed-toe shoes for walking trails

• Layers for shifting temperatures

• Pool towel

• Flashlight or headlamp for nighttime walks

• Insect repellent

• Personal toiletries (basic soap/shampoo provided)

• Reusable water bottle or cup
  Optional: journal, sunhat, sunglasses, book, meditation cushion

House Rules

• Respect quiet hours and other guests.

• No smoking indoors. Outdoor smoking is okay only if pre-approved by your retreat host.

• Fires only in designated areas and only when burn bans allow.

• No pets allowed.

• Leave spaces clean; dispose of trash properly.

• Use caution on trails and outdoor areas.

• Observe wildlife from a distance; do not disturb plants or animals.

• Ask permission before photographing other guests or retreat activities.

Safety & Responsibility

By staying at Hill Country Nature Retreat, LLC, you acknowledge that this is a rural property with inherent risks, including uneven terrain, wildlife, insects, natural hazards, and use of the swimming pool and other amenities. Please use all facilities responsibly and at your own risk.

Guests are responsible for their own safety and the safety and conduct of everyone in their reservation. Children must be supervised by a responsible adult at all times, especially in and around the pool.

By remaining on the property, guests agree that Hill Country Nature Retreat, LLC, its owners, employees, and agents are not responsible for injuries, accidents, loss, or damage resulting from the use of the property or its amenities, except as required by applicable law.