Month: August 2020

One of the most enjoyable things about living in small town Liberty Hill is the Market at Indian Mound Ranch located at 12805 TX Hwy 29. Residents in Liberty Hill’s Northgate Ranch community can pop-on over easily to take advantage of shopping local and supporting local businesses.

The entry point to the Indian Mound Ranch is off Hwy 29 in Liberty Hill, located on the south side of the highway. It’s east of the Intermediate and Junior High schools. It’s a Texas tradition and your opportunity to shop local. Here’s everything you need to know about the Market.

The Farmer’s Market in Liberty Hill

The Market at Indian Mound Ranch hosts a community of farmers, artisanal food craftsmen, and local vendors every Saturday from 9 am to 1 pm (weather permitting). You can shop for produce, eggs, specialty meats, honey products, baked goods, arts and crafts, clothing and accessories, handmade décor, and much more.

Here’s a sampling of the Market vendors you can meet at the market:

Jackass Honey Farms: You can find fresh honey products at their booth. This company works to remove and relocate honey bee swarms to their farm in Liberty Hill. It’s the booth to learn about honey bees and their hives.

Salvation Salumi: This new kid on the Market block sells locally curated handmade small-batch dry-cured salumi. It’s the Italian term for making cured and dried sausages.

Blessing Ranch Designs: Visit this booth for hand-stamped jewelry that uplift and motivate people’s souls.

The Food Trucks at the Market

For times you want something different to eat, come by the Market to pick up a meal by the visiting food trucks. To see the next event, check the TruckStop at Indian Mound Ranch Facebook page. When you stop by the food trucks at the Market, you might see a few market vendors on-site too. Some of the food truck vendors include the following:

• Ze Wurst: Ze wurst is ze best. Popular items include “lekka” currywurst, gluten-free schnitzel with fries, a classic brat on a roll, and other German food by someone who comes from Germany.
• Waffle Love ATX: All waffles, all the time. Try the award-winning Dulce.
• Country Creamery: Blue Bell Ice Cream. #NuffSaid
• Bohemian Barbecue: The founders wanted to spend more time in the community, so they created Boho BBQ that uses recipes from the Bohemian pitmasters on the Texas Gulf Coast and Central Texas.

Don’t know about y’all, but we’re sure hungry now!

Indian Mound Ranch also plans to hold a vintage market on September 19, 2020. You’ll be able to scope out vintage goods, antiques, and the things you find at a flea market. Watch their Facebook page for updates.

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Fun Things to Do Outdoors in Liberty Hill

Located 35 miles north of downtown Austin in the Texas Hill Country, Liberty Hill offers country living and a robust community. Once a rural ranching area, this town in Williamson Country maintains a connection to its historic past. Open-air lovers will appreciate Liberty Hill’s location as it puts them near endless outdoor pursuits.

Liberty Hill Parks

You’d be surprised how many parks this small town has. Here are the parks to check out.

Veterans Memorial Park
1013 Loop 332

Newly renovated, Veterans Memorial Park is in the heart of downtown Liberty Hill. It pays tribute to those who served. The Kneeling Soldier, a 7-foot sculpture, welcomes visitors at the entrance. The park features five monument stones that surround a five-point star with the American flag in the middle. The names of veterans from Liberty Hill appear on the stones.

Surrounding the park is a wrought iron fence containing the military emblem of the service branches. The cool thing is that residents can buy bricks in the park to honor veterans.

Wetzel Park
Intersection of Loop 332 & CR 279

Named after the town’s first mayor and respected community leader, Wetzel Park has a brand new Splash Pad. It will have bike racks, water stations, a playground, and restrooms. Walk around the park and you’ll notice crepe myrtles. The community planted these in memory of long-time citizen Wendell McLeod.

City Park Pool

The community swimming pool isn’t open yet, but it should be open within a year. Keep an eye out on City Park Pool news.

Lions Foundation Park
355 Loop 332

And now for the mother of all parks, Lions Foundation Park has a pavilion with picnic areas, a soccer-football practice field, a 0.8-mile walking track, two ball fields, a volleyball court, and an onsite library. This private park is maintained by many volunteers, the Liberty Hill Youth League, and the Liberty Hill Garden Club.

What makes this park special are the sculptures. In 1976, 25 renowned sculptors came to Liberty Hill from six countries. They lived in the community for two months and created 26 works of art. Most of the International Sculpture Park art is in the Lions Foundation Park. The rest are on the adjacent Liberty Hill Intermediate School’s property.

Outdoor Activities

If you’re seeking watersports, fishing, or cycling, you have plenty of options. Large lakes, wooded areas, and wildlife habitats are nearby. Lake Buchanan is a popular stop for boating, fishing, and camping. The second largest of the Highland Lakes in Central Texas, the lake is 30 miles long at its widest point. It has RV parks, cabins for rent, and lake rental houses as well as a few cafes.

Also, a little over 30 minutes from Liberty Hill is Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s National Wildlife Refuge System manages refuges all around the U.S. The country set aside these lands to conserve wildlife, fish, and plants.

Bird watchers will want to search for the golden-cheeked warbler and the black-capped vireo. The refuge plays a critical role in preserving these songbirds’ home. Accessible restrooms are available in the headquarters, Doeskin Ranch, and Warbler Vista. Visit the refuge’s website for directions and information.

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