Uniquely Designed Resort
The SKYE Texas Hill Country Resort is a hybrid and there is no other quite like it. It is a unique combination of factors that provide experiential contrasts and the occasional pleasant surprise! Our resort in rural Texas seeks to preserve the unique nature of the Hill Country land, and at the same time offer state-of-the-art communication services and first-class technology for our guests. EV charging stations are easily available for all, yet the resort is in the middle of Texas cattle land. As you arrive at the gates of this private resort via Texas Highway 87 you’ll drive down the ‘green tunnel’, our long tree-lined main entrance, then suddenly it unveils our attractive resort grounds and stylish buildings. A peaceful nature sanctuary, only miles away from the loud outside world.
Architectural Style
The architecture and building materials are representative of the area, both past and present. For example, each bathhouse (aka Soak Haus) is built in the 19th century Texan ‘possum run' style with exterior wood of hemlock, but the well-appointed interiors are modern with tile imported from Europe and Central America. The Resort Office and Club Haus are designed in the modern style with a dramatic roof line with the exterior made of large stone blocks that are locally quarried ‘honey limestone’ typical of the Hill Country. The dramatic roof line of the Club Haus building is reflected again on our pond-side outdoor Pavilion.
Hunting Ranch Origins
Our new resort was originally a deer and exotic hunting ranch and the genetic origins of many of the various breeds of deer and antelope which guests will find on the property today harken back to those earlier days.
Nature Retreat
The 250-acre preserve was meticulously repurposed into a calming place for those weary of the city: a nature retreat with an extensive vineyard, wooded groves and open fields. Developers took great care and attention to preserve the natural oak trees, some ranging in age to 300+ years. A team of arborists and surveyors, using the latest technology, guided the preservation of as many of the oak trees and other flora as possible.
Birding
A great place for birdwatching. We complete periodic bird counts by a wildlife management company. The property is home to about 40 species of birds and they along with all the wildlife are managed by the SKYE staff and a team of consulting biologists.
Protective Fencing
The property is surrounded by 2.95 miles of 8’ high game fencing intended to keep our wildlife inside those boundaries and other unwanted species out. Further, this affords guests who bring their dogs the comfort of knowing they are safe and unable to run onto public highways.
Vineyard & Winery
We have a 23-acre fence enclosed vineyard, of which 10.8 acres separated into two “blocks” are now under vine. The total of 7,200 vines represents 5 varieties of wine which will be bottled under the name SKYE Estates.
The SKYE Group
The SKYE group of companies has a long and storied history of developing high-end resort properties worldwide. With a focus on the US, Japan, and the UK, we have always concentrated on prestige properties. We insist that a keen eye is kept on minimizing the project’s environmental footprint yet require that the resulting product be both attractive as well as a practical place in which to live and/or play, depending on the development
