Big Sky Guest House - Fredericksburg

04/06/2024

Springtime at the guest house is one beautiful moment after another.

03/17/2024

The hummingbirds are back! We get a lot of them, maybe because of all the wildflowers in the area. Come see for yourself! www.vrbo.com/1544529

03/05/2024

You know Spring has arrived when the redbud trees start blooming. It makes the bees so happy!

03/02/2024

It’s spring! Rocky and Bullwinkle are enjoying the sun.

11/16/2023

If you’re trying to get in the Christmas spirit this year, be sure to check out downtown Fredericksburg starting at 6pm on Tuesday, 11/21:

Locals and visitors can experience the mix of German Christmas traditions and Texan hospitality this Weihnachtszeit, or Christmas season, at Marktplatz. In partnership with the City of Fredericksburg, the Fredericksburg Convention and Visitor Bureau will host its nightly lighting of the Community Christmas Tree and German Christmas Pyramid during Fredericksburg’s Christmas Nights of Lights. Beginning on Tuesday, Nov. 21, all are invited to experience a 10-minute audio presentation, featuring the story of the town’s German heritage, holiday carols and concluding with a countdown to the lighting of Marktplatz. Fredericksburg’s Christmas Nights of Lights runs through Sunday, Jan. 7.

11/15/2023

Need ideas for things to do on a visit to Fredericksburg? Here are some ideas:

Fredericksburg Visitors Guide

10/21/2023

Looking for something to do this Halloween? Visit Fredericksburg!

Halloween is near! From historic jail tours to bat-watching and ghost tours, there are always fun Halloween activities and attractions in Fredericksburg.

10/18/2023

Stand off!

10/18/2023

No doubt, Spring is THE season for wildflowers, but the cooler Fall weather brings out the blooms, too!

09/20/2023

Rush hour on the way back to the guest house 😉

07/30/2023

Bullwinkle is all about the ladies - too bad he’s a steer😂

07/28/2023

The Perseid meteor showers are here, and we have the dark skies to ensure you get to enjoy them! We have availability the weekend of August 11th, which is when the showers will be at their peak. Book today at www.VRBO.com/1544529

The Perseid meteor shower is one of the best shooting star displays of the year and it's currently active.

07/04/2023

Happy Independence Day!
Today, while we are enjoying a day off, we are thinking of the brave men and women who fought to gain independence from England’s rule, and all of those who still fight today to guarantee our freedom.

06/01/2023

Need something to do when you’re visiting Fredericksburg? Don’t miss the National Museum of The Pacific War. Not only do they offer high-quality exhibits, they also provide excellent programs, like this one on 6/24/23.

How did our military units stay connected in the din of battle? Come to this FREE Outpost program to learn about all things communication including Code Girls, field phones, the iconic “handy-talkie”, and Navajo Code talkers. This program offers an up-close-and-personal opportunity for you to in...

05/31/2023

Our back roads can be so beautiful when there is less trash hiding the wildflowers. This is what we picked up on a recent walk around Big Sky Guest House. When you visit Fredericksburg, please respect the land and keep your trash in your car.

05/28/2023

It’s thistle season😩. While thistles are pretty when they are in bloom and a food source for butterflies and birds, they are also very invasive. Left to their own devices, they can take over a field in just a couple of years.

While we could treat them with glysophate, but we try not to use chemicals on our property. Instead, we wait until the thistles flower, then lop the heads off, bag them, and burn them. It’s a labor intensive process, but it’s better for the land - and it’s good exercise!

05/09/2023

One of the things we love about the ranch is the unobstructed view of the sky - no trees, no tall buildings, and no city lights.

Read more about Fredericksburg’s dark skies here:

Looking for stargazing in Fredericksburg, TX? Enchanted Rock State Natural Area holds Dark Sky events and will be in the path of the 2024 solar eclipse.

04/23/2023

Armadillos are a common sight on the ranch land around the guest house. These pictures are of a 9-banded armadillo that was wandering around the guest house driveway.

Some interesting facts:
*The 9-banded armadillo may have anywhere from 7 to 10 bands.
*Females always have 4 identical young - either all male or all female.
*Although they can be destructive because of their digging, armadillos are also helpful with pest control, eating both fire ants and white grubs.
*Armadillos can cross bodies of water by swimming or by submerging themselves and walking across the bottom of the river or stream. They can stay submerged for up to six minutes.
*While they can contract leprosy, there are only two reported cases of humans contracting leprosy from armadillos. Both cases were due to the person eating raw or undercooked armadillo meat.

We typically let the armadillos do their thing. If you visit, see how many you can spot. Keep your eyes peeled for babies around late summer.

04/12/2023

Rocky seems to think it’s just fine to prune oak trees in April. 😊

04/08/2023

The total solar eclipse is only a year away and Big Sky Guest House will have a perfect view if the weather cooperates. Our fire pit area has an unobstructed view of the sky. Book your stay now at www,VRBO.com/1544529

04/06/2023

Rainy days are perfect for watching movies. What’s your favorite rainy day movie?

04/03/2023

April is an amazing time for flowers in the Texas hill country. Your eyes are dazzled by bluebonnets, Indian Paintbrush, Firewheel, Prairie Verbena, and more.

But if you come to Big Sky Guest House, keep your eyes open for some of the smallest wildflowers. Perhaps not as showy, but they are beautiful in their own little way.

03/25/2023

March brings the return of the hummingbirds to Big Sky Guest House!