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In alphabetical
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BELL SPRINGS
PRODUCTS
Claim to local fame:
Bath products made with natural ingredients (soaps, powders, salts,
balms)
Location: Bell Springs Road
Local availability:
Lone Star Gifts
Web:
bellspringsproducts.com
Drip Tip: "Products are tested on human friends and family" |
BELLA VERDI
FARMS
Claim to local fame:
Microgreens
Location: Dripping Springs
Local availability:
See website
Web:
bellaverdifarms.com
Drip Tip: Favored by superstar chefs, Dripping's own Bella
Verdi Farms produces hydroponic microgreens. You'll find Bella Verdi
microgreens in creations by Jeff Blank of Hudsons on the Bend, Shane
Stark of Kenichi, and in dishes at the Cafe at Four Seasons, just to
name a few. |
BUBBY
BISCUITS
Claim to local fame:
Homemade organic dog treats
Location: Terrace Canyon Drive
Local availability:
Rolling In Thyme & Dough
Web:
bubbybiscuits.flyingcart.com
Drip Tip: "Fresh baked 100% organic dog treats right out of our
kitchen located in Dripping Springs, TX." |
CARVED STONE
Claim to local fame:
Stone accessories, stone furniture, stone awards, pretty much anything
they can carve out of stone
Location: See below
Local availability:
Their own shop at 5300 Bell Springs Road, Mon-Fri: 8:00AM - 5:00PM,
Sat: By appointment, Closed Sun
Web:
carved-stone.com
Drip Tip: Very friendly and helpful when we needed a
personalized commemorative stone |
COSMIC GOAT
Claim to local fame:
Handmade goat milk soap
Location: Near Hays Country Acres Road
Local availability:
Sol'stice Garden Expressions
Web:
cosmicgoatsoap.com
Drip Tip: "The main ingredient for Cosmic Goat goat milk soap
is fresh squeezed goat milk!"
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DAVID HALL
HODGES
Claim to local fame:
Exotic skin accessories
Location: Dripping Springs
Local availability:
See their website
Web:
dhhdesign.com
Drip Tip: Truly unique bracelets, cuffs, and more made from
exotic skins. |
D.S. IRONWORKS
Claim to local fame:
Metal art
Location: 3230 Ranch Road 165
Local availability:
Check their website for the nearest location
Web:
dsironworks.com
Drip Tip: Lots of information on the website. |
DRIPPING SPRINGS
VODKA
Claim to local fame:
Award-winning vodka by San Luis Spirits
Location: Bell Springs Road
Local availability:
Twin Liquors
Web:
sanluisspirits.com
Drip Tip: We like to make DewDriptinis with Dripping
Springs Vodka, dewberry puree, and a splash of Paula's Orange Liquer. |
HEIRLOOM MUSICAL
CREATIONS
Claim to local fame:
Custom music boxes
Location: Dripping Springs
Local availability:
See their website
Web:
hmcmusicboxes.com
Drip Tip: You can hear samples of the music available for the
boxes on the website. |
HILL
COUNTRY SWINGS
Claim to local fame:
Handcrafted swings, chairs, benches, picnic tables, and more
Location:
101 Hart Lane
Local availability:
Their showroom on Hart Lane (Near Bell Springs and Harmon Hills)
Web:
hillcountryswingsdstx.com
Drip Tip: Visit their website for product details, photos, and
directions. |
HIPPOS EATING
ALLIGATORS
Claim to local fame:
Dichroic fused glass jewelry and sterling silver jewelry findings
Location: Dripping Springs
Local availability:
See their website
Web:
hipposeatingalligators.com
Drip Tip: Dichroic glass is characterized by having more than
one color when viewed from different angles, an effect similar to the
iridescence found in dragonfly wings and peacock feathers. |
HORSE BLING
Claim to local fame:
Horse jewelry
Location: Gatlin Creek Road
Local availability:
See their website
Web:
horsebling.net
Drip Tip: Proceeds from the sale of their "Bling With a Cause"
items help support Meadow Haven Horse Rescue and cancer research.
Learn more on their website. |
LEARNED BIRD
Claim to local fame:
Bird baths, patio tables, and more made from concrete, recycled
glass, reclaimed wood, metal and other cast off materials
Location: Dripping Springs
Local availability:
See the website
Web:
learnedbird.com
Drip Tip: The most fabulous, unique, organic bird baths we've
ever seen. Be sure and check out the website for the "testimonials". |
LONESOME SAGE
RANCH
Claim to local fame:
Metal art
Location: Creek Road
Local availability:
See their website
Web:
lonesomesage.com
Drip Tip: Artist Gary Thompson is making metal magic right here
in Dripping Springs. Check out his "cactus candelabra".
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McRANCH
Claim to local fame:
Animal fiber products
Location: FM 165
Local availability:
See their website
Web:
mcranch-tx.com
Drip Tip: The McBride family is making beautiful fiber rugs and
yarns from goats, llamas, and sheep raised on their Dripping ranch.
They offer custom rug creation.
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NEW CANAAN FARMS
Claim to local fame:
Jams, jellies, salsas, and dips
Location: See below
Local availability:
Their own shop
7 miles west of
Dripping Springs on the north side of Highway 290 West, Mon -Sat:
10:00AM - 5:00PM
Web:
shopncf.com
Drip Tip: The Cactus Sangria Jelly is a favorite |
ONION CREEK
KITCHENS @ JUNIPER HILLS FARM
Claim to local fame:
Italian salsas and unique spice mixes
Location: In the rolling hills of Dripping Springs
Local availability:
See the website
Web:
shop.juniperhillsfarm.com
Drip Tip: Salsa Verde Italiano, Juniper Provence Spice Mix,
Chimayo Spice Mix are all made and packaged locally in Dripping
Springs and made with local products.
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ONION CREEK FARM
Claim to local fame:
Organic produce
Location: On Creek Road (headed from town), after you've
passed Longhorn Ranch and just after you've crossed over the bridge,
on your left
Local availability:
Based on weekly harvest. Sign up for our newsletter to find out the
next farm stand date.
Web:
N/A
Drip Tip: Marianne has plenty of bags there, but bring your own
if you can. Also, be sure and sign up for her email update list to
stay informed on what's in season and availability of local, grass fed
beef.
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PURE LUCK
Claim to local fame:
Award-winning artisan goat cheeses
Location: Near McGregor
Local availability:
Check their website for the nearest location
Web:
purelucktexas.com
Drip Tip: Our refrigerators are never without at least one kind
of Pure Luck cheese.
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RED BARN BEEF
Claim to local fame:
Grass-fed beef
Location: Dripping Springs (see website for details)
Local availability:
See website
Web:
redbarnbeef.com
Drip Tip: Locally raised and grass-fed beef produced with
humane, sustainable, and natural methods. Informative website. |
RICHARD'S
RAINWATER
Claim to local fame:
The first (and as far as they know, the only) company licensed to
bottle rainwater in America.
Location: Dripping Springs (see website for details)
Local availability:
See website
Web:
rainwater.org
Drip Tip: Fiji's got nothing on this cloud juice. |
