Big Sky Guest House - Fredericksburg

07/05/2025

Take the time to take a walk and notice the beauty around you. Sometimes it is good to take a break from the wider world.

07/05/2025

Saw these two on my walk this morning. Dung beetle doing what dung beetles do with doo…

Not sure what’s going on with the second beetle - maybe he pulled a hamstring. 😁

https://texasinsects.tamu.edu/dung-beetle/

06/01/2025

Yesterday, with heavy hearts, we said goodbye to Rocky as he left us for greener pastures.

Despite his pedigree and his size, Rocky wasn’t pushy or demanding. He was dedicated to Bullwinkle, never straying far from his side. If Bullwinkle wanted more hay, Rocky would obligingly give up his portion. The typical older sibling, Rocky was the “good” boy who didn’t cause trouble. He was a quiet observer and incredibly adept at maneuvering his 96” horns through the smallest openings.

Driving up to the ranch today, I found myself looking for him and had to remind myself that he’s no longer here. Even Bullwinkle feels the loss, mooing for his brother and repeatedly returning to the place where he saw Rocky last, as if he’s wondering when he will return.

As sad as it is, we are comforted that Rocky is no longer suffering, and we are eternally grateful for our neighbor who helped us move Rocky to his resting place.

Goodbye, big boy. Wishing you all the green grass you can eat. We’ll miss you.

04/18/2025

One of the sights you may encounter on the drive to the guest house

04/11/2025

Our guests this weekend should get a lovely view of this. We call it “Big Sky” guest house for a reason!

Get ready, a Pink Full Moon is rising – and it's showing up with a few surprises 💅

Step outside on Saturday, April 12, and you’ll catch the fourth full moon of 2025 rising above the horizon. Known as the Pink Moon, it’s the first full moon of spring — and this year, it’s showing up with a few surprises.

Despite the name, the moon won’t actually glow pink (like you see in this image). That title comes from Phlox subulata, or moss pink — one of the first wildflowers to bloom in early spring. But don’t be disappointed: when the moon rises just after sunset, it can take on a soft golden or rose-colored hue, thanks to the way Earth’s atmosphere bends and scatters the light. It’s fleeting, but beautiful.

This Pink Moon reaches peak illumination at 8:22 p.m. EDT on April 12 (that’s 00:22 GMT on April 13). For the best view, find a wide-open area and look east just after sunset — when the moon is low, it appears larger than usual due to the Moon illusion.

Look closely, and you’ll spot a brilliant companion nearby: Spica, the brightest star in the Virgo constellation. The two will rise together, side by side — the moon glowing steadily, Spica flickering like a cosmic jewel.

This is also a micromoon, meaning the moon is at its farthest point from Earth. It will look a little smaller and dimmer than usual — the quiet opposite of a supermoon. And as the Paschal Moon, it holds another role: it’s the moon that sets the date of Easter.

So if the skies are clear, don’t miss it.

More details: https://www.beautyofplanet.com/pink-moon-full-micromoon-of-april-2025/

03/15/2025

This is the view of the Crabaople fire from the perspective of the guest house on Pecan Creek Rd. Praying for the winds to lay down and for the safety of everyone around the area.

03/12/2025

“When are you coming to see us?” ❤️Bullwinkle and Rocky
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01/24/2025

One of the best things about Fredericksburg is the amount of history it provides. The National Museum of The Pacific War offers an amazing opportunity to learn about WWII. They have just opened a new exhibit that will engage every one of your senses. Click the image below to learn about The Rescue history experience.

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The National Museum of the Pacific War, located in Fredericksburg, TX, tells the human story of World War II in the Pacific in more than 55,000 sq ft of…

12/25/2024

Rocky and Bullwinkle enjoying a bit of a Christmas treat.

12/20/2024

“We’ll leave the lights on” takes on a whole new meaning at Christmas.😉

12/05/2024

There’s nothing like the Christmas season in Fredericksburg - the lights, the shopping, ice skating, the Christmas spindle in the Markplatz…❤️ Make your visit even better with a stay at Big Sky Guest House - we’re all dressed up and ready to welcome you!https://www.vrbo.com/1544529

11/08/2024

Visitors flock to Fredericksburg in the Spring to enjoy the display of wildflowers that decorate the sides or our roads.

Autumn months bring their own beauty to our hills.

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