Summer 2016

In an arid climate, water has long been the land’s most highly valued
asset. Native Americans relied on the life-giving water as evidenced
by the numerous undisturbed Indian mounds and middens located in
close proximity to the creek. Lumbering dinosaurs pressed tracks into
once soft mud that hardened protecting the imprint from the ravages
of time. The limestone hills are pocked by caves including some that
cut deeply beneath the earth and invite exploration.
After a long day of adventures, the 6,000± square-foot lodge with its
antique bar, dance floor and bandstand is the perfect place to relax.
With a capacity of 250 people, the lodge is also an ideal site for
events such weddings, meetings or reunions. An additional 2,300±
square-foot of covered porches accommodate an even larger party.
The lodge’s expansive main room is bookended by massive fireplaces
that stretch from the floor to the vaulted log ceiling that soars 34 feet
above. A game loft features a pool table, darts, poker and “Big Buck
Hunter,” a popular arcade game.
Guests will enjoy their stays in one of the eight antique cabins
dating to the mid-19th century. These cabins were transplanted
from the mountains of Kentucky where pioneering families
called them home. The cabins have been restored and updated
so they meet the most discriminating standards for modern
convenience and rustic elegance. Most include a jacuzzi tub, a
kitchenette and a spacious living room and can sleep three to
six guests depending on the cabin’s size and arrangement.
Other residences include the manager’s house and the “cooler”
house, both of which are three-bedroom, one-bath cabins.
Numerous equipment sheds, storage buildings as well as a meat
processing room with a walk-in cooler round out the ranch’s
infrastructure. A blacktop road runs from the main entrance to the
main compound. Access is ensured by a permanent easement.
For those who prefer the convenience of air travel, Rancho Agua
Grande has a 5,800x70 instrument marked, painted and lighted
runway that is completely surrounded by a high-fence ensuring that
the airstrip is always clear. Jet fuel is available in Uvalde, which is 25
minutes away by car.
Rancho Agua Grande is the place for people who appreciate
superlatives. It’s ideally suited for a commercial hunting
destination, a corporate retreat, an events center or an enviable
private ranch open only to family and friends. Within its fences,
everything is possible.
To see the unique splendor and unlimited potential of the Rancho
Agua Grande for yourself, contact Howard W. Hood at (830) 739-
3815. The ranch is currently available for $100 million.