Inspired by the legacy and grand stories of the ones that came before them, Arch Ray Resort earned its name by blending family names from Stephen and Sally Baxter – Archie and Ray. Our history comes from over 10 generations of Texas ranching.
Ray Ogle (Sally's side) once sold a ranch to become a part of Big Bend National Park. Even now, you can still visit Ogle Hot Springs and share a living piece of our legacy. Ogle Brewery invokes the spirit of West Texas, where everyone walks to their own beat.
S. A. Baxter (Steve's side and father) and his family have farmed and ranched for over six generations on the same property, tucked along the Colorado river, where they continue to do so to this day. S. A. Baxter, the hall-of-fame Original Rancher, was known for his horses and cows, and the Wagyu/Angus beef we serve at Arch Ray Restaurant still comes from those bloodlines. Steve's son-in-law, Weston McCoury, oversees operations today, which now include a vineyard of roughly 10 acres.
As we move into tomorrow, we take pride in knowing Ray and Archie's legacies will live on through Shane Archie Baxter and Savannah Ray McCoury, Arch Ray's next generation.
This Texas Hill Country resort is a destination for those longing to experience something authentic – a place where you can check your phone at the door, cast your worries aside, and create memories. Coming soon to the resort – a restaurant, event venue, auditorium, and hotel. Follow our social media channels and check back regularly for updates, additions, grand openings, and celebrations as we complete each additional phase of the resort.
We are a member of Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce and Texas Hill Country Winery Association.