Planning Your Stay

Sunset Rides

Enhance your horseback riding experience with a breathtaking West Texas sunset! The Sorrel experience offers guests the opportunity to ride our beautiful quarter horses through an easy scenic ride in time to capture a memorable sunset viewing. Our expert wrangler will provide in depth information and riding tips throughout the ride.

Details:

• Sunset rides are SEASONAL experiences. Guest Services will verify availability.
• Safety standards: 250lb weight limit, rider must be a minimum of 8 years old, closed-toed footwear required, pants recommended.
• Optional for participants to take photos throughout the experience.
• Approximately 1 hour.
• Cost will be per person.
• Guest(s) meet at the Main Lodge prior to the scheduled activity for transportation to the equine center.

3D Archery

Engage the body and mind with a primitive activity, enjoyed by novice through expert alike, while surrounded by The JL Bar’s spectacular outdoor scenery. Guests can learn to shoot an array of archery equipment, including Ten Point Compound Bows, Bear Compound Bows, Recurve Bows, and even Kid’s Bows. Our archery specialists will demonstrate the recommended grip and stance to lay a foundation of proper technique. Shooters will progress at a comfortable speed, learning aim and follow through best practices, also demonstrated, while aiming at targets. Our 3-D Archery field offers an array of targets comprised of Native Texas species. Receive tailored shot-by-shot feedback throughout the activity, seeing progress in marksmanship abilities as your arrow cluster becomes tighter.

Details:

• 1 hour activity.
• Cost will be per shooter.
• Guest(s) meet at the General Store prior to the scheduled activity.

Cowboy Cookout

The JL Bar culinary team has designed a decadent and interactive dining experience with its weekly Saturday evening Cowboy Cookout. Guests can take in the Texas Hill Country views from the Lonesome Creek Lodge Backyard, either indoor or on the back patio, with live music. Guests relax to country music and soak in the magnificent sun setting just over the treetops while enjoying cocktails and appetizers. Meanwhile, the culinary team prepares the lavish, protein-rich dinner chosen from menu options such as Tri-Tip, Sausage, Chicken, Spare Ribs, and more.

Details:

• Offered each Saturday night.
• 10 person minimum.
• Reservations are required, based on availability. Seating is limited.
• Prices do not include alcohol, gratuity or taxes.

Reservations can be made through GUEST SERVICES.

The General Store

The JL Bar Ranch & Resort provides an impressive General Store, hosting a full-line of products in our 2,000 square foot sporting goods store.  We specialize in hunting and shooting sports products, hunting licenses, firearms, optics, and a wide variety of soft goods for men, women, and youth ranging in all ages. The General Store retails reputable products from highly esteemed manufacturers such as Game Guard, Hatco, Sitka, Fish Hippie, Genteal, Costa, Silver Stag, Consuela, and American Darling. We carry both men and women specific apparel. The General Store could not be complete without selling boots; brands such as Lucchese and Old Gringo! A variety of Melissa & Doug merchandise is available for children of all ages. The General Store rounds out it’s extensive inventory list with miscellaneous items such as shot glasses, campfire mugs, coasters, coolers, blankets, and so much more. The majority of the merchandise can be purchased with the JL Bar specialty logo, a souvenir to serve as a reminder of your experience.

The on-site General Store Manager continues to seek out high quality products to offer the best to our new and returning guests, year round. Make sure you take time to visit The General Store during your stay. Click on the EXPLORE BUTTON below to browse The General Store’s 360 Google Photo Album. All products are subject to change.

Guided Stargazing

West Texas has so many appealing opportunities that are unique to it’s terrain. Turn your 5 star stay into a 5 million star stay. Take advantage of our dark Texas skies, and join us on a guided tour of the cosmos. Our stargazing activity allows you the opportunity to learn how to find your way through the night sky. First, we’ll teach you about the stars and the constellations they form. Then we’ll use our 10 inch telescope to get an up close look at the moon, planets, and deep sky objects like nebulae, star clusters, and other  galaxies. Join us for an interstellar voyage through time and space without ever leaving earth.

Details:

• This activity is offered Tuesday through Saturday.
• Drink packages are offered for this activity.
• Approximately 1 hour.
• Cost will be per person.
• Guest(s) meet at the Main Lodge prior to the scheduled activity for transportation to the Stargazing site.

Horseback Riding

Saddle up in true Texas style and enjoy the West the way it was meant to be experienced, on horseback! The Sorrel experience offers guests the opportunity to ride our beautiful quarter horses through an easy scenic ride amongst 1600 acres of wild Texas brush. Our expert wrangler will provide in depth information and riding tips throughout the ride.

Details:

• Safety standards: 250lb weight limit, rider must be a minimum of 8 years old, closed-toed footwear required, pants recommended.
• Optional for participants to take photos throughout the experience.
• Approximately 1 hour.
• Cost will be per person.
• Guest(s) meet at the Main Lodge prior to the scheduled activity for transportation to the equine center.

Horse Psychology

Ever want to be a horse whisperer? Here is your chance! Dive deep into the psychology and body language of horses, and learn to build a bond that you’ve never had before. Our wranglers will teach you how to speak the language of the horse and build confidence around these icons of the West. The experience will cover all the basics of equine science and psychology as well as the famous technique of “linking up”. We don’t want to spoil all the magic so sign up for the learning experience of a lifetime!

Details:

• This equine activity is offered Wednesday through Sunday.
• Optional for participants to take photos and pet the horse(s).
• Approximately 1 hour.
• Cost will be per person.
• Guest(s) meet at the Main Lodge prior to the scheduled activity for transportation to the equine center.

Long Range Shooting

Challenge yourself to target shooting at distances up to 1500 yards with the option for experienced instructional feedback or non-instructional spotting. You will have the opportunity to shoot from a three story platform that offers a different experience from each level. We have a variety of firearms available  for rental but you are also welcome to bring you own personal firearm. This is a unique experience that very few places can offer, especially paired with our quality of our luxury facilities that offer such a wide range of accommodations, activities, & services.  Join us for a bucket list level of experience!

Details:

• Personal firearm(s) must be checked in with Guest Services upon arrival to the property.
  • *Gun rental available, price per shooter per activity PLUS cost of ammo usage.
• Eye & Ear protection are provided per shooter.
• Guest(s) meet at the Main Lodge prior to the scheduled activity.
• Instructor Option: 4 hour minimum for activity. Cost includes up to 3 shooters. Extra cost per additional shooter.
• Non-Instructor (spotting) Option: 2 hour minimum for activity.  Cost is per shooter per hour.

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Meet & Greet

This is the perfect opportunity for you and your family to come meet our horses and wranglers in their natural habitat. Come up close to our horses and ask all the questions you would like. You might even get the opportunity to feed them. This is a memory making experience for both children and adults.

Details:

• Optional for participants to take photos and/or pet the horse(s).
• Approximately 30 minutes.
• Cost will be per person.
• Guest(s) meet at the Main Lodge prior to the scheduled activity for transportation to the equine center.

MVBrew Coffee House

We strive to offer the luxuries of the city life in our secluded, rustic atmosphere. Our goal is to provide our guests the opportunity to unplug from the stressors of daily life without giving up the benefits they are used to indulging in. While on property, guests are encouraged to make at least

one trip to MVBrew, as it is a part of the overall experience of the property.

Click the EXPLORE BUTTON below to see everything that MVBrew Coffee House has to offer to our guests.

Pistol Range

Nestled in beautiful scenery, The JL Bar Gun Ranges are a marksman’s dream! Our state of the art gun ranges offer the opportunity to hone your accuracy with top-notch feedback from our experienced instructors. We have a variety of firearms available for rental but you are also welcome to bring you own personal firearm. At the pistol range, start refining your accuracy with paper targets and progressively shifting to metal targets, steel man silhouettes, dueling trees, fold down plates, and spinning moving plates. Join us for a world class experience!

Details:

• Personal firearm(s) must be checked in with Guest Services upon arrival to the property.
  • *Gun rental available, price per shooter per activity PLUS cost of ammo usage.
• Approximately 1 hour.
• Cost will be per shooter per hour.
• Eye & Ear protection are provided per shooter.
• Guest(s) meet at the General Store prior to the scheduled activity.

Property Tours

Property Tours are extremely beneficial towards the beginning of your stay that you can get a feel for the layout of all the property has to offer! Be treated to a guided tour around our magnificent property by one of our experienced tour guides. Learn about the history of our resort and ranch while viewing parts of the property that you will only see on this tour. Prepare to be in awe, sneaking a glimpse into the daily routine of our various property wildlife and livestock. Do not be shy during the tour, ask questions to enhance your overall experience.

Details:

• Transportation will vary based on number of guests and weather conditions.
• Approximately 1 hour.
• Cost will be per person.
• Guest(s) meet in the General Store prior to the scheduled activity.

Ranch Excursions

Guided off-road ranch rides give you an opportunity to see some stunning panoramic views of The JL Bar Ranch, Resort & Spa property. Cruise through the oaks and mesquite of our working ranch while anticipating capturing a glimpse of the various wildlife as they go about their normal routine. Feel the spirit of the Texas Hill Country when you take a ride around our ranch!

Details:

• Approximately 1 hour.
• Cost will be per person.
• Guest(s) meet at the General Store prior to the scheduled activity.

Rifle Range

Nestled in beautiful scenery, The JL Bar Gun Ranges are a marksman’s dream! Our state of the art gun ranges offer the opportunity to hone your accuracy with top-notch feedback from our experienced instructors. We have a variety of firearms available for rental but you are also welcome to bring you own personal firearm. At the rifle range, start refining your accuracy with paper targets and shift to steel plates at various distances extending up to 250 yards. Join us for a world class experience!

Details:

• Personal firearm(s) must be checked in with Guest Services upon arrival to the property.
  • *Gun rental available, price per shooter per activity PLUS cost of ammo usage.
• Eye & Ear protection, shooting benches, and shooting bags are provided per shooter.
• Approximately 1 hour.
• Cost will be per shooter per hour.
• Guest(s) meet at the General Store prior to the scheduled activity.

Skeet & Trap

Experience our state of the art trap and skeet course with both a high and low field house. The course is competitive for both beginner and experienced shooters alike. With no set season, skeet and trap can be shot at any time of year! Receive expert feedback and advice from our staff throughout the activity. Soak up all the benefits of the great outdoors from each of the 8 shooting stations on the course, centrally located on the resort.  Each station offers a unique experience all its own; as we are equipped with mobile machines.

Details:

• Personal firearms must be checked in with Guest Services upon arrival to the property.
  • *Gun rental available, price per shooter per activity PLUS cost of ammo usage.
• Eye and Ear protection provided per shooter.
• 8 shooting station course, high and low field house option.
• Approximately 1 hour.
• Cost will be per shooter.
• Guest(s) meet at the General Store prior to the scheduled activity.

S’mores Tray

Create memories during your West Texas experience with timeless American, rustic treat built to order. Enjoy your mouth-watering, gooey sweets at the firepit surrounded by those that mean the most to you. Each S’more platter, two sizes available, is made with fresh graham crackers, marshmallows, and milk chocolate. The toughest decision that will need to be made is whether to lightly toast or char your mallow!

Details:

• Couple’s Platter: Platter portions intended to satisfy 2 persons.
• Family’s Platter: Platter portions intended to satisfy a family of 4.

Reservations can be made through Guest Services.

Sporting Clays

Sporting clays mimic actual field shooting and is the best activity of all shotgun sports to do just that. Rather than clay birds being launched standardized distances and specific angles, as with skeet or trap, sporting clays are designed to simulate hunting of ducks, pheasants, and other upland birds. With no set season, clays can be shot at any time of year! Most hunters shoot sporting clays to further their wingshooting skills during the off-season or refresh their accuracy prior to a scheduled hunt. Targets can be thrown from literally any angle or distance, further give the shooter the experience of actual hunting conditions, while receiving expert feedback and advice from our staff. Lastly, the shooter will experience a vast majority of the property while traveling our 14 course station, where each station offers a unique experience all it’s own.

Details:

• Personal firearm(s) must be checked in with Guest Services upon arrival to the property.
  • *Gun rental available, price per shooter per activity PLUS cost of ammo usage. 
• Eye and Ear protection, as well as scorecard, provided per shooter.
• 2 courses offered – Intermediate and Advanced. 14 stations per course.
• Approximately 2 hours.
• Cost will be per shooter.
• Guest(s) meet at the General Store prior to the scheduled activity.

Spa Experiences

Forget your worries while we help renew your spirit; unplug, unwind & refresh yourself. Our experienced staff is ready to serve you.

Our full-services spa offers a wide variety of luxury services, such as: Massage Services with optional CBD Treatments, Facial Services, Waxing Services, Body Treatments, Nail Salon Services, and much more!

Inquire about Customizable Packages created and personalized for couples, groups, and individuals.

Click the EXPLORE BUTTON for an extensive list of currently offered services, to browse seasonal services at a promotional rate, and to submit a Contact Our Spa form to inquire about availability during your scheduled stay. NOTE: The above listed services are subject to change. Contact our spa team as soon as possible, to ensure availability of staff, to meet your request(s).

Trophy Hunting

If you are a hunter, The JL Bar Ranch, Resort & Spa is your playground. The property offers a variety of hunting scenarios, from World Class Trophy Whitetails to exotic hunts of Axis, Blackbuck, Fallow Deer, Red Stag and Super Exotics. We also host Quail and Pheasant field hunts, complete with professionally trained dogs. All hunts include experienced guides who possess a strong familiarity with the ranch and surrounding areas. Our Shooting Sports Complex features lighted Skeet Range and 5-Stand Course, a rifle and pistol range, and professional shooting instructors on-hand to prepare for your upcoming hunt. And to ensure your time is managed with the utmost importance, our General Store provides guns & licenses, on-site. All hunts can be reserved by group, exclusively, or through one of our unique weekend events.

Click on the EXPLORE BUTTON below to browse The JL Bar Ranch hunting packages and book your guided trophy hunt experience.

Wine Cellar Dining

An added guest favorite that extends beyond the normal ranch dining experience, our Wine Cellar Dining is a private dinner for two in the JL Bar Main Lodge Wine Cellar with its own personal server. Exclusively available upon request, this is an experience couples don’t want to miss out on. A custom menu is available in leu of the restaurants nightly dining experience, at an additional cost.

Details:

• Advanced booking required to ensure room, menu, and staffing availability.
• Cost per person, includes dinner and personal staffed server. Cost excludes alcohol, gratuity & taxes.
• Guests meet at the Main Lodge Lobby prior to scheduled reservation.

Tequila Tasting

Guests will enjoy an intimate seated tasting of some our finest selections. Our experts will help you experience tequila in a whole new way while providing some interesting facts specific to the tequila chosen for your experience.

Details:

• Selections of premium tequila will vary per experience.
• Approximately 1 hour.
• Cost will be per person.
• Guest(s) meet at the LCR Bar prior to the scheduled tasting.

Wine Tasting

Guests will enjoy an intimate seated tasting of some our finest selections. Our expert sommelier will help you experience wines in a whole new way while providing some interesting history specific to the wines chosen for your experience. A freshly prepared charcuterie board will serve to cleanse your palate between each sample of wine.

Details:

• Offered Wednesday through Sunday.
• Selections of premium wines will vary per experience.
• Approximately 1 hour.
• Cost will be per person.
• Guest(s) meet at the LCR Bar prior to the scheduled tasting.

Whiskey Tasting

Guests will enjoy an intimate seated tasting of some our finest selections. Our experts will help you experience whiskey in a whole new way while providing some interesting facts specific to the whiskey chosen for your experience.

Details:

• Selections of premium whiskey will vary per experience.
• Approximately 1 hour.
• Cost will be per person.
• Guest(s) meet at the LCR Bar prior to the scheduled tasting.

Complimentary Activities

Our Resort offers an extensive list of complementary activities that guests may partake in from check-in to departure.

• Trail & Bike Riding
• Hiking
• Seasonal Infinity Pool & Hot Tub
• Jack Nicklaus Putting/Chipping Green
• Full-Equipped Fitness Center
• Walk-in Humidor
• Shuffleboard
• Billiards
• Karaoke
• Yard Games:
  • Cornhole
  • Horseshoes
  • Texas Horseshoes (widely known as Washers),
  • Ladder Ball
• Sunrise/Sunset Viewing
• MVBrew Coffee House
• The General Store Visits
• Communal Sitting Areas
• Communal TVs (Main Lodge & LCR)

Nearby Adventures

While visiting West Texas, there is an opportunity to explore what the neighboring towns have to offer. Below is a list of nearby adventures past guests have enjoyed:

• World Renowned Sonora Caverns (Sonora, Tx)
• Eaton Hill Hiking Trails (Sonora, Tx)
• 18-Hole Golf Courses (within a 2 hour travel radius)
  • Sonora Golf Course
  • San Angelo Country Club Golf Course
  • San Angelo Quicksand Golf Course
  • Fredericksburg Golf Course
• Fredericksburg Wine Tour (Fredericksburg, Tx)
• Enchanted Rock (Fredericksburg, Tx)

Shuttle services, to and from, the above locations are offered for property guests. Booking of activities are based on availability of transportation and staff schedules.

Please contact our Guest Service team as soon as possible if you are considering any of the above adventures, to allow us to accommodate your request and confirm pricing.