Agritourism & Farm Experiences near San Marcos, TX

Wimberley

Montesino Ranch is a 225-acre working ranch three miles outside Wimberley in the Texas Hill Country, with a nine-acre organic farm alongside its guest lodging and event grounds. Owners Scott and Brenda Mitchell host one wedding or event per weekend and offer private access to a Blanco River swimming hole, plus hiking and biking. The organic farm supplies produce for on-site meals and gatherings.

San Marcos

Heirloom Blooms is a flower operation on FM 32 near San Marcos, in Hays County between Austin and San Antonio. The name points to cut flowers rather than produce. Central Texas flower farms usually run spring through fall, sometimes with u-pick days or market bouquets. No hours, phone, or website are posted with the listing, so confirm before visiting.

New Braunfels

Gruene Pumpkin Patch sets up each fall in New Braunfels, tied to the mini-golf course in the historic Gruene district. Alongside rows of pumpkins, it runs putt-putt, a train ride, and a kids' play area, with plenty of spots for photos. It's aimed at families looking for a fall outing rather than a working farm. The patch opens Thursday through Sunday in October.

Seguin

Gretchen Bee Ranch runs a full-service beekeeping showroom on West Kingsbury in Seguin, east of San Antonio, one of the few in South Texas. Owners Mark and Thien sell raw local honey, pure beeswax candles, and gift baskets, and teach beekeeping classes for newcomers. They also work to rebuild local bee populations. The shop trades under The Beeswax Department brand.

Seguin

Pecans are the main fall crop at Boenig Farm, sold from a red barn on FM 758 outside Seguin. The stand also opens in late spring with peaches, sweet corn, potatoes, onions, beets, green beans, cabbage, and squash as they come in. It's a straightforward family produce operation, buy what's fresh and in season straight from the grower. Call 830-433-0789 to check hours before you drive out.

Austin

Sweet Dreams grows lavender on Wagon Road West in far southwest Austin, out toward the Hill Country edge near Oak Hill. Lavender farms in this part of Texas usually open for cutting and photos when the plants bloom in late spring and early summer, then sell dried bundles, sachets, and oils the rest of the year. Confirm bloom timing and visiting days before you go.

Wimberley Lavender Farm lies along Farm-to-Market Road 2325 near Wimberley, in the Hill Country between Wimberley and Blanco where Texas lavender growing is concentrated. Lavender farms in this area open during the late-spring and early-summer bloom for cutting, photos, and market days, then sell dried flowers and oils afterward. Bloom timing swings with the weather each year, so confirm before visiting.

SEGUIN

S-Ranch is a farm on Capote Road outside Seguin, in Guadalupe County between San Antonio and San Marcos. The Capote community sits in South-Central Texas ranch and cropland along the Guadalupe River. Details online are thin, so contact the ranch directly to find out what they grow or raise and whether any visits or sales are open to the public.

Pure Luck makes Grade A farmstead goat cheese in Dripping Springs, milking around 80 Nubian and Alpine goats and turning the milk into fresh chevre and aged cheeses like Hopelessly Bleu and Sainte Maure. The dairy has run for more than 25 years and offers farm tours where visitors meet the goats and see cheesemaking up close. Reach them at 512-917-2803 or [email protected].

Dale

Boldheart Farms grows tomatoes, lots of them, heirloom and otherwise, on Sand Hill Road in Dale, between Lockhart and Bastrop southeast of Austin. Ripe pick-your-own tomatoes are the main draw, alongside herbs and other vegetables from the on-farm market. The property also rents two guest cottages, the Pond and the Garden, as a farm-stay bed and breakfast. Call ahead for market and picking days.

Moody Farms & Flowers grows on McGregor Lane near Dripping Springs, in the Hill Country west of Austin. The listing flags it as a flower grower, so expect seasonal cut blooms rather than a year-round storefront. Central Texas flower farms usually sell by the stem or bucket from late spring through fall, often at nearby markets. Contact the farm to confirm pickup and pick-your-own days.

Austin

Feather Down Farms is a farm-stay glamping company that sets canvas safari-style tents on working farms, giving guests a rural overnight without roughing it. The East 5th Street address in Austin is a business office rather than a farm you can book on the spot. Actual stays are hosted at partner farms, so check the company's site for current locations and availability.

Garden Ridge

A small operation in Garden Ridge, a community between San Antonio and New Braunfels in Comal County. The name points to a family homestead. It sits on FM 2252 on the southern edge of the Hill Country, near the German-settled towns of the Guadalupe valley.