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Some of the beautiful and rare birds of Quiet Hill ranch

2011-05-02T08:11:00.000-07:00

These bubbas are still growing!!!

2010-10-18T12:12:00.000-07:00

The longhorn steers of Quiet Hill Ranch are growing out nicely. They are 2 1/2 years old and will continue to grow for another 2 1/2 years. We are excited and eagerly look forward to seeing how big these busters are going to get.

PRISSILLA THE PIG HAS ARRIVED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2010-06-27T14:21:00.000-07:00

Pork n' Beans', (R.I.P.), shoes are being admirably filled with the coronation of Prissilla as the new Queen of Quiet Hill. Prissilla arrived on June 26th and is 6" tall, 18" long, and 20 pounds. She is still a little wild but with Ms Cindy's TLC and her constant feeding of apples to Prissilla, I am certain her wild days will be short lived.

Queen Prissila looks forward to many bowls of slop being fed to her by guests who will be rewarded with majestic grunts of acceptance.

SNOW ON QUIET HILL RANCH

2010-02-23T09:36:00.000-08:00

Howdy from the SNOWY TEXAS HILL COUNTRY!!! This morning (2/23/2010) brought a beautiful surprise to Quiet Hill Ranch. SNOOOOOW!!! It is sooooo beautiful here. Even though it means extra work and extra feeding for animals and birds, we truly enjoy the rare snowfalls we receive.
Do not fret, THE WILDFLOWERS ARE BLESSED BY THIS NITROGEN LADEN MOISTURE. The birds are being well taken care of and the Titmouse was singing his heart out because he was warm and well fed. (He may be practicing his spring mating call)
This is truly a blessing for the soil and will only add to the spring beauty.

YA'LL COME!!!!!!

AWESOME SPRING WILDFLOWERS ARE COMIN

2010-01-15T09:42:00.000-08:00

Hi everyone,

The bountiful fall and winter rains raises our hopes that this coming wildflower season will be the best in years. Bluebonnets, Indian blankets, Indian Paintbrush, and other native flowers have germinated in great masses. We expect a lot of visitors so make your plans early to come to Quiet Hill Ranch and view this natural phenomenon. We can design eyepoppin, camera clickin, wildflower drives that will amaze you and keep you away from the crowds to boot.
In addition to giving us humans all this beauty, nature is providing much needed seed for our feathered friends. The birding in April is simply spectacular!!! So I guess if you love nature, Quiet Hill Ranch is THE place to be.

Birding Bonanza

2009-04-20T19:21:00.000-07:00

Hi ya'll,
Well the last blog I put up I was extolling the winter birding at Quiet Hill Ranch. It was just a preview to the birding this last week. It has been the most exciting birding time I have experienced in the 30 years I have been on the ranch. We have seen Painted Buntings, Black-Capped Vireos, Lazuli Buntings, Indigo Buntings, Blue Grossbeaks, Orchard Orioles, Varied Buntings, Nashville Warblers, Black and White Warblers, and a couple dozen Ruby Throat Hummingbirds. This is in addition to the Cardinals, Titmice, Wrens, Towhees, White Capped Sparrows, and so many other species of year round birds that call Quiet Hill Ranch home sweet home!!!!

Winter Birding Wonderland

2008-12-10T17:29:00.000-08:00

Well believe it or not, winter is a wonderful time for birdwatching at Quiet Hill Ranch. At times there are in excess of 100 birds feeding, bathing, or just sunning themselves on a favorite perch. On December the 9th, there were 14 male cardinals within 20 feet of your viewing bench. Don't wait till spring, come see us in January and February. There are some great week day rates available.

Quiet Hill To Host Interpretive Guide Workshop

2008-09-27T12:52:00.000-07:00

Quiet Hill Ranch, in conjunction with the Texas A&M University system, is sponsoring an interpretive guide workshop for those interested in sharpening their guide and host skills.
The workshop will begin October 28th and will go till noon on the 29th. Cost for the event is $75 and includes lunch on the 28th.
For more info contact http://www.agrilifevents.tamu.edu then select 'conferences and workshops' then scroll down to 'Interpretive Guide and Marketing Training' then select 'training flyer'. You may then register on line by following prompts on that page.
Lodging may be reserved by calling Quiet Hill Ranch @ 830 669 2253.

What is Quiet Hill Ranch?

2008-07-06T16:11:00.000-07:00

trail rides: it's a beautiful thingCisco gets lonesome, come and ride

Chihuahua says come ride a real ranch
The mighty Flash leads the trail ride
The cabin bath is funky and functional
Cozy comfort of log cabins
Your own private log cabin awaits
Bucolic scenery abounds all around you
Memories made at Quiet Hill are special
The Lodge's Ranch Room is always open to you
The rock cistern pool is so much fun
Morning sunlight on pool and Lodge
The masters of the air are everywhere

I guess it's time to share with every one out there in blogger land exactly what in tarnation IS Quiet Hill Ranch. Well, it's one of the most relaxing and beautiful spots in the Texas Hill Country. We are so unique in the b and b trade, we actually love having families with children. Three one room log cabins that sleep 6 each, a separate log lodge (with old timey ranch furniture, fireplace, books, toys, puzzles, games, piano, dining tables, a fully equipped kitchen, with a hearty breakfast placed in for you to cook), swimming pool, playground, wildlife viewing area, hiking trails, campfire rings, fabulous stargazing, and to top it all off we offer horseback riding. So here are a few photos to whet your whistle.

Thanks for looking,
Ol' Jim

Exciting news

2008-06-22T16:04:00.000-07:00

Quiet Hill Ranch (aka Cindy and Jim) has linked to a new search web site entitled 'vacationsfrbo.com' I very much like the layout and the price was perfect, $00000.00. Even I could afford that. If you want to take a look, click on link to left titled vacationsfrbo #35921. Be sure and scroll thru the photos, I think they give a great account of what we are all about.

HEYYYYYYY... I CAN DO PHOTOS

2008-06-12T16:01:00.000-07:00

Howdy from the ranch,

This is so exciting. I finally learned to post photos on the blog. The photos were taken by Dave Hassell, an English guest, bird watcher and photographer. I know to most folks "it's no big deal' putting up photos but to an old timer like me it's quite an accomplishment. Thanks for looking and there's more info on our ranch in The Texas Hill Country if you go to our website at 'quiethillranch.com' so take a look and come see for yourself.

God's blessings and happy trails,
Cowboy Jim

Quiet Hill Ranch Birds OOOOOOOOOOOOOHHH!!!!!!!

2008-06-12T15:50:00.000-07:00

2008-06-02T10:58:00.000-07:00

news from the ranch

2008-05-30T17:02:00.000-07:00

Howdy from The Quiet Hill Ranch
Wow, the cameras that some folks bring. There are some amazing photos being taken of the birds of the Texas Hill Country as we speak. Painted buntings, orchard orioles, cardinals feeding fledglings, lesser goldfinches. In fact, time and space do not permit me to list all of the beautiful and even rare birds!
The horses were running thru the pasture with manes and tails flying; they are beautiful. The ranch is so amazing in the evening. Peaceful and powerful all at once.
I am working on getting some photos up but need assistance with the tekky stuff.

S'long for now,
Cowboy Jim

Cowboy Jim's ramblins

2008-05-29T16:48:00.000-07:00

Howdy to all you bloggers out there. I don't have a clue what I am doing here but I am determined to see it thru. The Quiet Hill Ranch is doing well and the birds, deer, rabbits, horses, chickens, cat and Pork n Beans (the pig) are all doing better than anyone. I welcome all comments from our guest to our little piece of heaven in the Texas Hill Country near Fredericksburg.