5 Ways to Enjoy Local Foods, Farms, and Fun in Dripping Springs this Spring

Nature is a main character in Dripping Springs, where animal encounters can erase big city stress. Ever experience the soothing hum of an alpaca? At eco-friendly Sundance Hill Alpaca Farm, a 45 to 60-minute guided tour will introduce you to this wondrous creature. Stroke and feed the herd while you learn about eco-friendly farming. Don’t forget the gift shop for a fluffy memento.

The animal encounters continue at Fluffy Bottoms Farm in nearby Driftwood, TX, a regenerative farm and animal sanctuary with donkeys, goats, sheep, pigs, turkeys, dogs, chickens, and more. Schedule a tour to see how this magical operation embodies compassionate animal husbandry and earth-conscious growing.

Pizza, beer, and goats? You heard right. Enjoy a lively outing at Jester King Brewery, a brew pub and restaurant on a welcoming ranch less than 10 miles from Dripping Springs. Sink your teeth into gourmet wood-fired pies, wash them down with craft draft beer, and schedule a goat experience among more than 70 adorable Nigerian Dwarf goats. Learn about holistic grazing as you walk among the herd, making furry friends along the way. Goat yoga sessions and brewery tours are regularly available.

For something a bit more adventurous, saddle up at XLR8 Ranch Trail Rides, where you can ride through 30 acres of rolling Hill Country on horseback. Even if you’re not an experienced rider, the horses are gentle and well-trained, ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike. Rides are about one hour long and can be scheduled any day of the week!

Book a Farm Experience and See How They Grow It

The Hill Country’s rich soil and wide-open spaces make it a phenomenal place to grow and produce culinary delights, from local veggies and fine wines to farmstead cheese and fresh flowers. Deepen your connection to this rich bounty through a farm visit. Tours show how thoughtfully managed techniques produce tasty results. Soak in the fresh air, snap photos of bucolic beauty, and enjoy regular events and workshops. On April 11, 2026, Hope Full Farm’s Farm to Fork Junior Chef Challenge welcomes guests for talented youth contestants and chef mentors creating dishes with farm ingredients. This lively event also features live music, food, and guided tours of the nine-acre organic, feel-good operation, founded to address regional food insecurity.

The Hill Country is famous for its tradition of wild and cultivated flowers, which define its rolling landscapes and grace the tables of many a homegrown establishment. At Arnosky Flower Farm in historic Peyton Colony, stroll fields and see how seasonal, fresh cut flowers are raised. You’ll recognize the farm by its iconic Blue Barn Market, a self-serve flower shop. Bring a picnic and lose yourself in the farm’s technicolor wonder.

Dripping Springs’ vibrant small farms are rooted in the area’s long farming tradition. Trace the history at The Pound House Farmstead and Museum, a structure dating back to 1854 that welcomes visitors with interpretive exhibits, historic antique roses, and more. Fun fact: The museum’s docent is the great great-granddaughter of founders Joseph and Sarah Pound, making a tour extra special.

With plentiful craft breweries and wineries, a weekly farmers market, loads of popular restaurants, and culinary shops, Dripping Springs is a localvore’s paradise.

Check out Texas Hill Country Olive Company, complete with an onsite bistro serving a farm-to-table lunch menu. A tour of the olive orchards and an olive oil tasting will leave you feeling positively transported.

Farmers market fans—you know who you are!—love Dripping Springs Farmers Market. Held rain or shine every Wednesday at the city’s beloved greenspace, Dripping Springs Ranch Park, the market is particularly robust in the spring when farmers and producers from the region bring plenty of farm fresh fruits, veggies, and handmade goods.

At the end of the day, you may find it hard to pull yourself away from the natural beauty of the Hill Country. In that case, instead of booking a room at a hotel, you may be interested in one of our authentic farm stays, each of which has its own Texas flavor.

Take Wanderin’ Star Farms, for example, which features a wide variety of unique properties for all manner of experiences. You can book a yurt with a skylight dome, a tiny home with a hillside porch, or a 4-bedroom retreat with a hot tub and arcade! For a farm stay on the more rustic side, consider the cabins at Triple H Ranch. They’re perfectly situated for hiking, sipping coffee on the patio, and admiring the on-site Texas Longhorns as they graze. Then there’s TyRosa Ranch, an upscale cabin experience just minutes from some of the Hill Country’s most popular wineries. Guests speak highly of the property’s calming atmosphere, convenient location, and large firepit for gathering around with family.

Visitors of all kinds flock to Dripping Springs to witness springtime beauty and enjoy its many things to do. The town and region are rich in memorable accommodations that fit every taste and price point. There’s just the right retreat, yurt, hotel, or historic inn to unwind between adventures. Book your spring escape to Dripping Springs today.