We celebrated my 50th w/22 guests & we were all trying to find a way to describe this property. The word we all agreed on was EPIC!!From the moment of booking, John made everything easy!! People flew into San Antonio & Austin, rented passenger vans & were at the ranch in 2 hours. This place is beyond unique!!! The adventurous dirt road leads you to the property & out of nowhere, Red Sands towers before you. We didnāt know what to do first; the water slide, diving board, golf cart ride, lounge by the river, electric bikes or hit the party shack. Endless options!!!We rented all 7 cabins. They were all FABULOUS! We slept 22 very comfortably and each cabin is well appointed with comfy bedding, towels, blow driers, everything you need!!! Basically pack your bathing suit & show up!! John has built an incredible place to build lifetime memories!! And to top off the ranch, he hooked us up with Justin who came out to play guitar for the night. He was phenomenal and a complete hit with our big group! Since it was my birthday and I had ZERO desire to cook John recommended I reach out to Tammie, a local caterer. Tammieās food was exceptional! Breakfast quiche, lunch trays, bbq chicken, sausage, brisket, taco bar, fajitas. Each meal was delicious & everyone LOVED Tammie. One of the coolest people you will ever meet. She gained a family of 22 by the end of our trip. Do not miss this opportunity! There is nothing like it! Book it now and enjoy the endless memories!
We booked this resort for a getaway for a group of friends. All of us enjoyed the stay and the resort for the weekend. The privacy, amenities, the river and everything was perfect.
We did a company retreat here about 10 years ago and everyone loved it so we had to do it again. 10 years later and it is still amazing and out of all the places we have done retreats this one is everyone's favorite. The kids had an amazing time as there was so much to do. It was a wonderful get away for all our employees and their families from the daily grind. We look forward to many more trips here! The owner and his staff are just as amazing as the place!
We had the most incredible time at Red Sands Ranch! The property has outstanding views of the bluffs and river and each cabin is perfectly outfitted with everything we needed. The cabins were definitely more than glamping?? In fact, the bed in the Sunday Cabin had the most comfortable and adjustable mattress just like our bed at home - wasn't expecting such a high end mattress, but it was wonderful! We played tennis and pickleball all day and because of the lights on the court - we played well up into the night time hours. Then we laid on the court and stargazed!! Tammy prepared all of our meals which made it a real vacation for the adults! John was SOOO generous and attentive and helpful!! Becky answered all of our questions and showed us around and Danny saved the day for us when we needed help with a critter. The entire crew at Red Sands Ranch enhanced our visit immensely and the property, all of the amenities especially the slide and pool and cabins and outdoor kitchen made this a truly special place!!! Absolutely, hands down, had the best weekend outdoors at RSR!! Well worth it!
We had an absolutely amazing time at Red Sands. The property is absolutely beautiful and you cannot ask for a better host that John Gilbert. He's overally accomodating, extremely personable, and incredibly nice. He even took time take us out flying, and definitely has regenerated my personal passion for aviation. Thanks again Red Sands!!!
The arrangements here let you spend time together and still have a place for each couple or family to retreat (to their own cabin). Perfect for mingling people of all ages. Our extended family loved it. Owner is very responsive and nice to deal with. Plenty to do, but also a nice place to relax and visit.
Great pool and slide great court and river. Suggest you plan to go eat in Mason during the hottest time of day. Individual cabins were comfortable.. great family pictures. In a beautiful place.
Had a large group of friends get together for a 30th bday! Enjoyed all the activities, and the river was absolutely perfect! Tons of room for everyone in the cabins. You will have spotty phone signal but wifi is great. Who needs their phones anyway?! Slide is not for the faint of heart but we all went down it multiple times! Everyone is already asking to do it again next year. Thank you, John and Becky!!!
We had such a blast! The property is so well maintained, the landscaping blends seamlessly into the natural beauty of the area. Pool was perfectly maintained throughout our stay. Tennis court is professionally lit and maintained and there are 2 great areas in the river to sit in the water and hang all day. Cabins are rustic-chic, very clean and well appointed. All in all it is a luxury rustic experience. Would definitely recommend to any group. Thanks again!
Heart and Soil treats their company employees to a short mid-year working "get away" trip every year. Our CRO, Dillon Randolph, found this great location in Mason County, which is not far from our Dripping Springs HQ! The Red Sands Resort is a 250 acre, working cattle ranch that the owner originally bought for him and his family and he personally built the gorgeous cabins and houses, with beautiful detail and care in each one. It has a big tennis/basketball court which our group never left, a pool AND a huge water slide, not for the faint of heart!!! When the owner, John Gilbert flew over us, out on the river, we knew we wanted to see that view, and at our pleading, took a couple of us up in his plane!! The views are incredible, as are the sunrises and sunsets as well as a great view of a thunderstorm!Don't know when his staff picked up our trash and we had a ton but NO ONE ever saw them! We met his amazing Chef Tammy Rippy Friedrich, who crushed our Animal Based way of eating with sides she came up with and sides from one of our tribe members sister, Ashley Rothstein. We wrapped up the week with entertainment from Justin McFarland, A great guitarist! His voice is beautiful, his originals GREAT and we had fun with his cover choices! This is a perfect location for family reunions and company retreats. Heart and Soil highly recommends this property! Thank you John Gilbert and the Red Sands Ranch staff!
One golf cart would not reverse but was fixed. Another cart had ignitIon problems but was fIxed. Jeep had to have an existing flat tire fixed. Fitness equipment not working right. No treadmill there, though it was advertised. One bicycLe had a broken pedal. No storage space for food in the cabana. The microwave oven broke, but was replaced the next day. The river level was so low it was barely usable. The pool was awesome. The air conditioning was great in the sleeping spaces. All living areas were clean. We loved the tennis court, horse shoes and corn hole toss, ping pong and pool tables. The slide was enjoyed.
One and done due to the price. But fantastic time had by all ages! Would not have changed my mind to spend the money. I personally lived in the pool, rode around on golf cart to river and to see wild life, even shot some pool. Stairs to lofts in cabins as well as slide were steep! Difficult for small kids to climb by themselves. We had a wide range of ages and made it work. Some equipment seemed like it had seen better years and time. There is NO OVEN!! Grills only, toaster oven.
The GOOD definitely out weights everything else. Didnāt want to come home!
Thanks for a great stay
All 32 of us had a wonderful experience!! We loved everything about Red Sands Resort!! So much to do, for everyone from 2 years old to me & everyone between!!! We loved it!!!
I was with a large group- 14 in total.
Each family had their own cabins to stay in. The cabins were very nice, each having it's own bathroom, kitchenette and air conditioning units.
The pool was the main attraction for the kids! They have a trunk FULL of pool toys that we enjoyed the entire time! When they grew tired of that (which wasn't very often) there was always something else to do! Tennis, horseshoes, tubing down the river, ping pong, board games, etc. There is so much to do at this resort that we didn't get to it all!
John, the host, answered all questions that we had immediately via text and was extremely helpful throughout our entire stay. He even checked in a few times to make sure we were enjoying ourselves.
The cell reception was hit or miss because the resort is in such a remote location, but nobody seemed to mind because it added to the overall experience.
Everyone that came enjoyed themselves, ages ranging from 5 years old - 70 and everywhere in-between! It was so relaxing to be able to do what we wanted without worrying about anything or anybody. If you are looking for a place to truly unplug from the world, look no further! The views are amazing and it's truly a one-of-a-kind place!
We travelled out to Red Sands for a weekend getaway for 15 friends, and it was the perfect oasis in Texas. Between the activities, the pool and land to explore, we found epic adventures and idyllic places to unwind and connect with nature.
John was a great host who communicated every step of the way and helped us ensure we were set from the moment we arrived to have an incredible time. Hope to return and slide again soon!
This is a great place for our big family to stay. Having the separate cabins allowed each family their only privacy but yet we were able to all be together and enjoy ourselves.
RSR is an amazing property. It is built for medium sized groups to enjoy the outdoors and the beauty of the Llano River country. I am a repeat visitor for 4-5 years. Each time we head that way excited about the trip and go home more relaxed than arrived. Thank you John, Danny, and Becky for your hospitality and attention to detail. I look forward to visiting for years to come!
This ranch is amazing. The landscape and location are beautiful, the owner and caretakers are very nice and communicative, and itās an outstanding overall experience. Hope to be back very soon.
We had the most wonderful experience at the Red Sands Ranch! Traveling with family is one of life's greatest gifts.
There are plenty of things to do for any age. Kids swam, played basketball, tennis, rode down the waterslide, walked the trails and had just a marvelous time. Adults took to the cabana and the lounge chairs outside with adult beverages and enjoyed the time reminiscing with each other. We took incredible pictures. Life is meant for good families and GREAT adventures! This was one of the best. There was no time to be bored in a place like this. One early morning the 4 & 5 year old's were caught walking on the trails with such amazement at the birds and the rabbit they came upon. If you want to feel like a child again and have such a wonderful experience, this is the place. We are already planning our next trip here.
Thank you Red Sands!!
Julie
We just visited Red Sands last week. The property was great and everything was in working condition. We were checked on frequently by Becky to ensure things were working or if we needed anything. She was very helpful! Our family group of multiple generations utilized the pool area daily. The kids had so much fun swimming until the wee hours of the night. We used extra services like Chef Sam - the sweetest chef! Her food was delicious and it made it easier for our group of 24 to not cook big meals in the TX heat. Her prices were extremely reasonable! She just delivered meals to the kitchen. Justin came and sang for us, it was definitely a treat and a good time. We had massage therapist that came straight to the house. Extra services like golf carts were a great addition. We just had such a great time and would love to go back!