Rolling Hill Country view from the Cheval property
Local Area

The heart of the Hill Country

Stonewall sits in the middle of Texas wine country — and is a destination in its own right, from the LBJ Ranch to the peach stands that line the roads each summer. Cheval is your quiet base between the vines, close to everything and removed from all of it.

Wineries at the doorstep

A row of grapevines at a Texas Hill Country vineyard
≈ 10 min

Becker Vineyards

One of Texas's most established wineries, planted in 1992 on a 46-acre estate right here in Stonewall. Known for estate reds and summer lavender fields, with free tours and tastings daily. Don't miss the annual Grape Stomp each September.

Rows of grapevines running over a hillside at a Texas Hill Country vineyard
≈ 15 min

Grape Creek Vineyards

A Tuscan-inspired estate with 25 acres under vine and 90+ point wines. Walk-in tastings, scenic fountain courtyards, and Stout's Trattoria on-site for a long lunch — plus a second tasting room on Main Street in Fredericksburg.

A grassy path between rows of grapevines at a Texas Hill Country vineyard
≈ 15 min

Signor Vineyards

Named the most beautiful vineyard in Texas by Austin Monthly. Manicured gardens, the Wine Barn, and Joanna's Market farmhouse boutique, all set where the Pedernales River Valley meets Grape Creek.

History & nearby towns

[ LBJ Ranch & State Park ]
≈ 5 min

LBJ Ranch & State Park

Free admission to the national and state park just up the road. Pick up a driving permit at the visitor center to tour the ranch, then explore the Sauer-Beckmann Living History Farm, walking trails, and herds of Texas Longhorns and bison.

Historic Main Street buildings in Fredericksburg, Texas, with the vintage Keidel Pharmacy neon sign

Main Street, Fredericksburg

≈ 20 min

Fredericksburg

Over 150 locally owned shops on Main Street — no chains — plus German-heritage biergartens, the National Museum of the Pacific War, and the heart of the Highway 290 wine trail.

[ Johnson City ]
≈ 20 min

Johnson City

A laid-back county seat with local cafes and small breweries. Nearby Pedernales Falls State Park has 20+ miles of trails and river access for kayaking and swimming.

State parks & outdoors

Some of the best hiking, swimming, and stargazing in Texas sits within a short drive — plus the LBJ State Park trails just up the road in Stonewall.

[ Enchanted Rock State Natural Area ]
≈ 35 min

Enchanted Rock

The Hill Country's most famous hike — a massive pink granite dome with summit trails, primitive camping, and some of the darkest night skies in Texas for stargazing. Day passes sell out on weekends, so reserve ahead.

[ Pedernales Falls State Park ]
≈ 35 min

Pedernales Falls

Tiered limestone falls on the Pedernales River, 20+ miles of hiking and biking trails, and calm stretches downstream for wading, tubing, and a cool swim on a hot afternoon.

[ Old Tunnel State Park ]
≈ 20 min

Old Tunnel State Park

Texas's smallest state park, built around an abandoned railroad tunnel now home to millions of Mexican free-tailed bats. From May through October, watch the nightly emergence at dusk.

Home base for a Hill Country weekend

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