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A Powerful Information Database & Gateway Service for the Texas Hill Country SPICEWOOD, Texas "Gateway to the Hill Country" Pronounced: "SPICE-wood" "no slogan" Population (2010): 8,613 (for entire 78669 zip code, and includes Briarcliff)COL Index (2008): n/a Elevation: 768 ft Zip Code: 78669 Coordinates: 30° 28' 32" N, 98° 9' 23" W Location: SE part of county; 9 mi SE of Marble Falls; 10 mi NW of Lakeway; 22 miles NW of Austin Highways: TX 71 Rivers: near Colorado REFERENCES CITY: Not incorporatedCHAMBER and TOURISM: LAKE TRAVIS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Ofc: 512-263-5833, 877-263-0073, Fax: 512-263-1355 1415 RR 620 South, Suite 202, Austin, TX 78734 Web: www.laketravischamber.com; Email: laura@laketravischamber.com; mallory@laketravischamber.com Serves: Bee Cave, Briarcliff, The Hills, Hudson Bend, Lakeway and Spicewood LOCAL GUIDE & TOURISM: www.spicewoodtx.us BURNET COUNTY TOURISM: www.thehighlandlakes.org.org MAJOR ATTRACTIONS: BARTON CREEK-LAKESIDE GOLF COURSE: See full details in Directory below. CYPRESS VALLEY CANOPY TOURS: This eco-adventure destination offers zip line tours, ropes challenges and places to swim and picnic. See full details in Directory below. DEAD MAN'S HOLE: (by Mike Cox in Texas Escapes): "The expression 'he just dropped out of sight' had both figurative and literal meaning in Burnet County during and after the Civil War. Common belief held that folks who disappeared in that area often ended up at the bottom of a 150-plus-deep foot limestone fissure south of Marble Falls aptly named 'Dead Man's Hole.' ". Discovered in 1821, this 155 foot deep cave is believed to have been the dumping place for victims hung from an oak tree over the hole. Self-guided tour, always open. SE of Marble Falls, nearer Spicewood, on CR 401 between Hwy 71 and FM 2147 E. GRELLE RECREATION AREA: On Lake Travis. LCRA park (see Parks & Lakes) KRAUSE SPRINGS: 830-693-4181; Best known for mini-falls and natural cold spring pool. Also features spring-fed swimming pool, picnic area, hiking, RV and tent camping, showers and restrooms. Favorite camp site for scout troops, clubs and primitive retreats. SE of Marble Falls on Hwy 71 in Spicewood. See full details in Directory below. LAKE TRAVIS AREA: See Parks & Lakes. PACE BEND PARK: See Parks & Lakes. PEDERNALES GOLF COURSE: See full details in Directory below. SPICEWOOD VINEYARDS: See full details in Directory below. STONE HOUSE VINEYARD: See full details in Directory below. Note: Legendary C&W music icon Willie Nelson's ranch is located here. EVENT CALENDAR: See web site shown above. MAPS: Google, GeoHack HISTORY: Handbook of Texas Online: "It was probably named for the spicewood timber on nearby Little Cypress Creek. A post office opened at Spicewood in 1899 with James B. Pangle as postmaster. Nearby communities, such as Corwin, Clover, and Rockvale in southern Burnet County and Haynie Flat in western Travis County, began using the Spicewood post office; as these small communities declined in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, many of their residents turned to Spicewood as the focus of community life. In 1919 Spicewood replaced Rockvale as the official name of the local school district. By the mid-1920s the community had about 100 residents; that number had risen to 125 by 1933. Spicewood businesses prospered when Farm Road 93 (later State Highway 71) was built through the area in the 1940s; several businesses and scattered houses marked the community on county highway maps at that time. In 1949 the school at Haynie Flat was consolidated with the Spicewood district; Spicewood in turn was consolidated with the Marble Falls Independent School District in 1952. The population of Spicewood fell to 100 by 1970. It was reported as 110 from 1974 to 1990." From local sources: Early settlers in the region first put down roots at Corwin, about 2 miles SE of what is now Spicewood. Until 1947, travelers to and from Austin and the Spicewood area could cross the Pedernales River by ferry only. There was no bridge. MEDIA COVERAGE: Latest News (Topix) WEATHER: Weather Underground CEMETERIES: Fall Creek, Haynie Flat, Rockvale, and the Holloway, Ross, Lewis and Fowler family cemeteries. A number of confederate soldiers are buried in them. OTHER PROFILES: Wikipedia; ePodunk Profile; City Data (Not available) Texas Escapes; Travel Texas (not available) NOTES: We welcome submission of updates, additions, corrections & digital photos, without compensation. BUSINESS & ORGANIZATION DIRECTORY BOB CREEK STUDIO: 512-264-1787: 1752 Bee Creek Rd, Spicewood, TX 78669 DUNTEN STUDIOS: 512-264-2825: 22701 Hwy 71, Spicewood, TX 78669 GALLERY AT SPICEWOOD (GAS): 512-484-4514; 9410 Hwy 71 W, Spicewood, TX 78669www.galleryatspicewood.com, www.jolleysites.com LINDA RAUCH ARTIST: 512-417-0116; 20724 Thurman Bend Rd, Spicewood, TX 78669. www.lindarauchartist.com SHADE TREE POTTER GALLERY: 512-264-9923: 25001 Hwy 71, Spicewood, TX 78669 SPICEWOOD ARTS SOCIETY: 512-264-2820; Spicewood, TX 78669. www.spicewoodarts.org SPICEWOOD SPINES: 512-693-5466: 9900 Hwy 71, Spicewood, TX 78669 CHURCHES
BEE CREEK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: 512-264-2225; Bee Creek Rd, Spicewood, TX 78669. www.umc.org CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH: 3001 Loop 150 E, Spicewood, TX 78669 GRACE OUTREACH FAMILY CHURCH: 212808 Hwy 71, Spicewood, TX 78669 PEDERNALES RIVER FELLOWSHIP: 22800 Hwy 71, Spicewood, TX 78669 SPICWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH: 7903 CR 404, Spicewood, TX 78669 SPICEWOOD CHURCH OF CHRIST: 312 Bailey Ln, Spicewood, TX 78669
SPICEWOOD VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT: Spicewood, TX 78669 BARTON CREEK GOLF COURSE: 210-693-4589; 830-693-4589; 800-888-2257; 1800 Clubhouse Hill Dr, Spicewood, TX 78669. www.lakesandhills.com/bartoncreekgolf.htm. Private, 18 holes, 6657 yds, par 71. LAKECLIFF GOLF COURSE: 888-798-0695; 1700 Kahala Sunset Dr, Spicewood, TX 78669-3254. www.lakecliff.net. Private, 18 holes, 6,750 yds, par 71. PEDERNALES GOLF COURSE: 512-264-1489; 807 Paisley Dr, Spicewood, TX 78669. www.pedernalesgolfclub.com. Public, 9 holes, 3300 yds, par 36. GOVERNMENT SERVICES
LOCAL CITY GOVERNMENT: Unincorporated LOCAL COUNTY GOVERNMENT: See: Burnet County Government Offices Precinct 4 STATE & FEDERAL GOVERNMENT: For offices that represent the Hill Country, see: Texas & Federal Government Offices US POST OFFICE: 830-693-2377; 121 Spur 191, Spicewood, TX 78669. www.usps.com
DAY & SEASON HUNTING OPPORTUNITIES: See full list of leases for this town at: Hunting & Fishing. HUNTING, FISHING, SPORTING GOODS, SPECIALTY EQUIPMENT & SUPPLY STORES: K.C.'S OUTDOORS: 512-264-1433; 21221 Hwy 71 W, Spicewood, TX 78669. Archery and bowhunting supplies, cammo hunting clothing, hunting scents and hunting knives, 2 indoor archery ranges, and a 30 yard 3D range and a 20 yard range. info@kcoutdoors.com CHANTICLEER LOG CABIN BED and BREAKFAST: 830-693-4269; Spicewood, TX 78669. Restored log cabin on 26 acres on Lake Travis, screened porch, fireplace. www.chanticleerlogcabin.com DAL NONNO B&B: 830-693-4269; 450 CR 411, Spicewood, TX 78669. www.DalNonno.orbs.com (THE) HAYLOFT AT LAKE TRAVIS: 512-264-2381; Spicewood, TX 78669. A couples only bed and breakfast in a romantic hill country setting. Log cabin decor with luxurious appointments. Beautiful Pace Bend Park and Braircliff Golf Course are just moments away, so bring your boat, jet ski or golf clubs. HIGHLAND LAKES CAMP AND CONFERENCE CENTER: 512-264-1777; 5902 Pace Bend Rd N, Spicewood, TX 78669 LAKE TRAVIS COZY COVE CABINS & COTTAGES: 512-382-6235; Spicewood, TX 78669. Beautifully furnished waterfront resort cottages on Lake Travis near Austin, Texas. Spectacular views. LAKE TRAVIS GOLF VACATIONS: 888-901-5253; Spicewood, TX 78669. Located on the Arnold Palmer Lake Cliff Golf Course on Lake Travis in Spicewood. This is first class all the way! 1808 square feet and fully equipped. Satellite TIVO TV, Surround Sound DVD/Stereo, big screen TV, and more TVs. Top of the line barbeque grill on the beautiful slate patio, with a beautiful view of the golf course right on the 1st fairway. Deluxe accommodations w/ 2BR/2BA (one with a Jacuzzi Tub). Sleeps up to 7. Internet. Fireplace. LAKE TRAVIS VACATION CONDOS: 888-901-5253; Spicewood, TX 78669. Waterfront condos with spectacular views of Lake Travis. Full kitchens, washer & dryer, color televisions w/ cable & telephones with local service. Each condo has a patio area w/ propane gas grill. Lounge in the sun by the pool on the lakeside deck or relaxing in the hot tub. Each condo comes w/ a private covered boat slip. There are 4 Condos to choose from. Three of the Condos have 3BR/2BA and One Condo has 1BR/1BA. LAKE TRAVIS VACATION RENTALS: 888-901-5253; Spicewood, TX 78669. We have properties that range from cozy lakeview cottages & townhouses with hot tubs perfect for romantic getaway, anniversaries, or honeymoons on up to waterfront houses with boat docks that are perfect for families to have a vacation on the lake. All properties are privately owned and are in quiet, residential areas. Our properties are in very "family friendly" areas and on the South Side of Lake Travis. LAKESIDE ESCAPE: 512-264-3422; 811 Janice Ln, Spicewood, TX 78669 LAKESIDE HIDEAWAY COTTAGE B&B: 512-264-3422; Perdenales Dr, Spicewood, TX 78669. Private Cottage B&B overlooking Lake Travis w/ hot tub. You have the whole cottage to yourselves. Peaceful and relaxing. Sits on a hill with views of the lake where the Pedernales & Colorado Rivers flow into Lake Travis. Only 35 miles NW of Austin. LIVING WATERS ON LAKE TRAVIS: 512-264-3422; Spicewood, TX 78669. Beautiful waterfront luxury home on Lake Travis (been featured on HGTV's Straw with Style, Designing Texas) and was the cover feature for Natural Home Magazine. Large master bedroom, dual sided fireplace (take a bath by the fire!), hot tub to relax and watch the sunset, multiple viewing decks to pick your relaxing spot, Koi pond, and private boat dock with air-conditioned small cabin to spend your afternoon (boat dock and hot tub by reservation). Ideal honeymoon retreat, or just relax with your special someone. One large master bedroom. Separate guest house is also available. LONESOME DOVE LAKESIDE RETREAT: 512-264-3422; Haynie Flat Rd, Spicewood, TX 78669 (THE) OLD STONE FARMHOUSE: 512-264; Spicewood, TX 78669. http://TheOldStoneFarmhouse.shutterfly.com VILLA CELESTE & STELLATA B&B: 830-693-4269; 450 CR 411, Spicewood, TX 78669. http://VillaCelesteStellata.shutterfly.com MISCELLANEOUS GOODS & SERVICES
AUSTIN STAR ROOFING: 512-402-1714; 21220 Hwy 71, Spicewood, TX 78669. www.autinstarroofing.com BEE CREEK STABLES: 512-264-0307: 4918 Bee Creek Rd, Spicewood, TX 78669. www.beecreekstables.com. 50 acres. Pasture board or stall care. CHERRY BLOSSOM PHOTOGRAPHY: 512-264-2436: 22100 Kyle Dr, Spicewood, TX 78669. www.cherrybphotography.com CYPRESS VALLEY CANOPY TOURS: 512-264-8880; Spicewood, TX 78669. This eco-adventure destination offers zip line tours, ropes challenges and places to swim and picnic. www.cypressvalleycanopytours.com. HILL COUNTRY CUSTOM CYCLES: 512-264-1050; 3101 Tabletop Mountain Dr, Spicewood, TX 78669. www.hillcountrycustomcycles.com HOGAN CHIROPRACTIC: 512-402-0141: 12400 W Hwy 71 #240, Spicewood, TX 78669. www.hoganchiropracticaustin.com LUCKI DOGS PET RESORT: 512-290-DOGS; 8110 CR 404, Spicewood, TX 78669. www.luckidogs.com MUELLER: 830-798-2728; 9700 E Hwy 71, Spicewood, TX 78669. www.mueller.com. Metal buildings, roofing & components. SPA DA VIM: 512-694-4242: 12400 W Hwy 71, Ste 240, Spicewood, TX 78669. Aromatherapy, Deep Tissue Massage. www.hoganchiropracticaustin.com SPICEWOOD AIRPORT (88R): 111 Piper Lane, Spicewood, TX 78669. Privately owned, open to the public. 830-693-7707, 512-789-1221. Located at end of Paleface Ranch Road E of Hwy 71, 78669. No tower. Runway: 4,185 x 30 ft.; www.spicewoodairport.com; AirNav; Map SPICEWOOD K9 CLUB: 512-789-0697: 300 Lake View Dr, Spicewood, TX 78669. www.spicewoodk9club.com SUSAN L. RHODES, LCSW: 830-673-7346; 21122-B Hwy 71 W, Spicewood, TX 78669. Psychotherapist WHITESIDE INSURANCE AGENCY: 512-693-8881; 877-693-8882: 9416 E Hwy 71, Spicewood, TX 78669. www.whitesideinsurance.com NON-PROFIT & PUBLIC SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS
CAMP AGAPE: 830-385-8916; 5902 Pace Bend Rd N, Spicewood, TX 78669. www.highlandlakescamp.org. Bereavement camp for children. SPICEWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER: 7901 CR 404, Spicewood, TX 78669 SPICEWOOD COMMUNITY LIBRARY: 830-693-7892: 1011 Texas Spur 191, Spicewood, TX 78669 ANNA NAUMANN REAL ESTATE: 512-264-0110; 21018 Hwy 71 W, Ste 100, Spicewood, TX 78669 BEE CREEK REALTY: 512-264-1565; 18214 Hwy 71 W, Spicewood, TX 78669 DEWEY HOLLINGSWORTH REAL ESTATE: 830-693-5595; 9416 Hwy 71 E, Spicewood, TX 78669. www.deweyh.com KRYS AITALA REAL ESTATE: 512-264-0200; 22401 Felicia Dr, Spicewood, TX 78669. www.krysaitala.com LAKE SOUTH REALTY: 512-264-0104; 22104-A Hwy 71 W, Spicewood, TX 78669 MGM REAL ESTATE: 512-692-7615; 1736 Bee Creek Rd, Spicewood, TX 78669. Cassandra Arruda PEDERNALES REALTY: 512-264-1022; 21010 Hwy 71 W, Spicewood, TX 78669 PEGGY SCHATZ - KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY - LAKE TRAVIS: 23526 Hwy 71 W, Spicewood, TX 78669. www.peggyschatz.com RE/MAX LAKESIDE: 512-264-8868; 5014 Bee Creek Rd, Spicewood, TX 78669 RE/MAX SPICEWOOD: 830-693-5683; 9500 E Hwy 71, Spicewood, TX 78699 SUSAN HOPKINS REAL ESTATE CO: 512-264-8048; 2800 Fall Creek Estates Dr, Spicewood, TX 78669 SUZIE HOPKINS - LAKE SOUTH REAL ESTATE: 512-799-0535; 22104 Hwy 71 W, Spicewood, TX 78669 TEXAS HILLS & LAKE REAL ESTATE: 830-693-5683; POB 128, Spicewood, TX 78669. www.texashillsandlakes.com THE LAKELADY, SELLSTATE REALTY: 512-299-3364; 2911 Oak Ridge Dr, Spicewood, TX 78669 TRACY D. MANNALL - NATIONAL AG: 830-438-5694; 894 Lantana Ridge, Spicewood, TX 78070 RESTAURANTS-DINING-BEVERAGES-ENTERTAINMENT
ANGEL'S ICEHOUSE: 512-264-3777; 21815 Hwy 71, Spicewood, TX 78669 BACKSTAGE STEAKHOUSE & GARDEN BAR: 512-264-2223; Spicewood, TX 78669 BOZILLA CAKES: 512-968-6042; 6618 E Hwy 71, Spicewood, TX 78669. www.bozillacakes.com DOWN UNDER DELLI & EATERY: 512-264-8000: 21209 Hwy 71, Spicewood, TX 78669 ILSA'S KITCHEN-BAVARIAN RESTAURANT: 512-494-4270; 20700 Hwy 71 W, Spicewood, TX 78669. www.ilsaskitchen.net. Homemade German food, music, biergarten. Sat entertainment LA CABANA: 512-264-0916; 21103 Hwy 71, Spicewood, TX 78669 LEE'S ALMOST BY THE LAKE: 512-264-2552; Pace Bend & Bee Creek Rd, Spicewood, TX 78669 LITTLE COUNTRY DINNER: 512-264-2926; 22000 Hwy 71 W, Spicewood, TX 78669 MR. PIZZA: 512-992-1379; 702 Stow Dr, Spicewood, TX 78669. www.mrpizzassecrets.com MOONRIVER BAR & GRILL: 512-264-2064; 2002 N Pace Bend Park Rd, Spicewood, TX 78669 OPIE'S BBQ: 830-693-8660; 9504 Hwy 71 E, 125 Spur 191, Spicewood, TX 78669. www.opiesbarbecue.com POODIE'S HILLTOP BAR & GRILL: 512-264-0318; 22308 Hwy 71 W, Spicewood, TX 78669. "Nestled in the heart of God's country, Poodie's offers the best in Texas grub, live music and cold beer. Open seven days a week and just a short drive west of Austin, Poodie's is legendary for having the biggest names in music "dropping in." From Willie to Merle to Waylon to Billy Joe Shaver to Freddie Powers to Bobby Boyd, you just never know who will show up and sit in! Poodie has even been seen around the place on rare occasions!". Dance area is a medium sized floor, hard surfaced. www.poodies.info RO'S OUTPOST: 512-264-1169; 22122 Hwy 71 W, Spicewood, TX 78669 SPICEWOOD GENERAL STORE: 512-693-4219; 9418 Hwy 71, Hollingsworth Corner, Spicewood, TX 78669 STEAK HOUSE J5: 512-264-2223; 21814 Hwy 71, Spicewood, TX 78669. http://www.j5steakhouse.com WILLIE'S BURGERS & BBQ: 512-264-8866; 21018 Hwy 71 W, Spicewood, TX 78669 KRAUSE SPRINGS: 830-693-4181; Hwy 71, Spicewood, TX 78669. www.krausesprings.net. 115 acre family property best known for mini-falls and natural spring-fed, cold spring swimming pools (man-made and natural). Also features picnic area, hiking, RV (24 sites with water and electricity) and tent camping, showers and restrooms. Favorite camp site for scout troops, clubs and primitive retreats. Butterfly Gardens. Take time to listen to the music of the wind chimes and the fountains. Listed on the National Registry of Historical Sites and has been privately owned by the Krause Family for over 50 years. Many natural sites to explore. There are 32 springs on the property which flow into Lake Travis. PACE BEND RV PARK: 512-382-6295; 301 Pace Bend Road North, Spicewood, TX 78669. www.pacebendrvpark.com SINGING CREEK RETREAT: 877-379-4515; Hwy 71 & Pace Bend Rd., Spicewood, TX 78669. www.singingcreekrvpark.com. SCHOOLS
A NEW DAY CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER: 512-264-7373: 5014 Bee Creek Rd, Ste A, Spicewood, TX 78669. www.anewdaycdc.com SPICEWOOD ACADEMY: 9830-798-9229; 900 State Hwy 71, Spicewood, TX 78669 SPICEWOOD ELEMENTARY: 830-798-3675: 1005 Texas Spur 191, Spicewood, TX 78669. Schooling is provided by Marble Falls ISD and Lake Travis ISD SPICEWOOD ACADEMY: 830-798-9229; 9900 Hwy 71, Spicewood, TX 78669
LOCAL UTILITY PROVIDERS: FULL CIRCLE RECYCLE SERVICE: 512-264-7108; Spicewood, TX 78669. ROY'S GARBAGE SERVICE: 512-264-1019; Spicewood, TX 78669. LOCAL UTILITY PROVIDERS: OTHER LOCAL PROVIDERS: Electric: PEC; Cable: Time Warner Cable, Northland Cable; Internet: Zeecon, 281 Communications, Blue Mountain HILL COUNTRY-WIDE UTILITY PROVIDERS: For Hill Country area utility service providers (electric, gas, water, sewer, trash), telecom providers (land lines, cellular service, TV, internet), and related services (package delivery, newspaper, etc.), click: Utilities & Telecom SPICEWOOD VINEYARDS: 830-693-5328; 1419 Burnet CR 409, Spicewood, TX 78669; www.spicewoodvineyards.com; Wed-Sat 10-5; Sun 12-5; or by appt. Tours, tasting room, gallery, and gift shop. Picnic on our veranda. Special event facilities available for weddings, reunions, retreats and conference groups. Home of award-winning 100% estate handcrafted wines from our vineyard. Directions: SE of Marble Falls. From Hwy 71 go S 7/10 mi on CR 408, then W 1.5 mi on CR 409. STONE HOUSE VINEYARD: 512-264-3630: 24350 Haynie Flat Rd., Spicewood, TX 78669; www.stonehousevineyard.com; Fri-Sun 12-5; or by appointment. Beautiful setting on Lake Travis surrounded by vineyards producing award-winning wines, 35 minutes from Austin. Winery is constructed of massive limestone blocks making it functional as well as a building of artistic architectural merit. Directions: Located off Hwy 71 W, turn onto Paleface Ranch Road, 3 mi to junction, R onto Haynie Flat Road. BACK TO PORTAL HOME PAGE advertisements SANDY ROAD GUEST HAUS:
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