Partner : River Oaks Courts, Medina

NOV 29 - DEC 1 : Nature Getaway package : tour, lodging and meals at Medina River Oaks Courts

DEC 7 : Planet Walk & Talk at Bandera Natural History and Art Museum

DEC 14 : Whooo's Wise About Owls, Trivia-based talk at Medina River Oaks Courts

Medina River Oaks Courts

Our Partner for 2nd Saturday Nature Talks

JUST ANNOUNCED : Nov 29 - Dec 1 Nature Getaway package

Since 1936, Stokes Motor Courts (now River Oaks Courts) guests were attracted to the Medina River’s fishing and swimming. Following a full renovation and restoration of the property and buildings, the magic is back at the Courts.

ART HOUSE CAFÉ & GALLERY

Serving your favorite coffee, tea, breakfast tacos and home-baked goods

SOCIAL CLUB

Warm, family-friendly atmosphere for casual drinks and dining

NATIVE PLANT GARDEN & RIVER ACCESS

Stroll from our beautiful garden to where it all began, the Medina River

11 RETRO-LUXURY CABINS

Overnight lodging at our National Register of Historic Places and Recorded Texas Historical Landmark property. The PERFECT home base for your nature-based getaway.

November Report : WOW!

The garden is currently an incredible explosion of color attracting butterflies of all sorts!

Monarchs are starting to show up a few at a time. White Peacocks and Theona Checkerspot are also recent highlights. There is an influx on American Snouts, Two-tailed Swallowtails and Giant Swallowtails (Westerns). The usual cast of characters includes Queens, Pipevine Swallowtails, assorted Blue and Sulphurs, and Bordered Patches.

Insider Tips -

# 1 : Walk the River Oaks Court's short loop trail to the river. Relax at the wooden tables and chairs or just a few feet further walk down on the river's edge. Absorb the nature's sights and sounds as you relax in the vintage red chairs.

# 2 : The Native Plant Garden was installed by Medina Gardens & Nursery. Walk over 3 acres of trails designed for butterflies and other pollinators. No one knows the local plants better - or is friendlier - than Ishmael !

Images from our collection taken at the River Oaks Courts and the Medina Garden Nursery