Established 1848, the picturesque village
today is a resort and retirement area on R.M. 12 in beautiful 
Central Texas
Hill Country north of San Marcos. Visitors are entranced by cool,
shady pools beneath towering cypress trees, frothy cascades on
Blanco River and sparkling Cypress Creek, green meadows and
majestic hills; abundant white-tailed deer. Recreational
communities, vacation resorts and youth camps dot area. Climbing,
hiking, fishing, swimming, boating, golf, tennis, arts and
crafts, and camping are popular activities. Many artists and
authors make their homes here. Something special to check into, Shakespeare
under the Stars...performances during the first 2 weeks of August.