Bella Vista Ranch

The Bella Vista Ranch is a family-run business, specializing in FRESH olive oil and other fresh, complementary foods. We base our products on the fruits and vegetables grown at the Bella Vista Ranch in Wimberley, Texas alongside our 1,200 olive trees.

In 1996 Jack Dougherty, who grew up in the orchards of Santa Clara valley and later had a career working as an executive in the computer industry, purchased a dilapidated ranch with the intention of making it a working ranch. Today it has become an agricultural destination spot. Jack realized that Texas Hill Country soil and weather are akin to the Mediterranean, and he could not resist a stab at growing olives.

The olive trees on Bella Vista Ranch were planted in 1998. Our retail store opened on the ranch in the year 2000, and we opened our “frantoio” (olive pressing facility) in year 2001. Yes, you can grow olive trees in Texas! We have pressed fresh olive oil every year since 2001 and look forward to another “fruitful” pressing this Fall.

If you’d like to be notified of our upcoming pressing, and get a chance to taste “fresh off the press” oil, please join our mailing list at: oliveguy@bvranch.com. As the dry-county rules in Texas have evolved, we’ve received our winery license and created Bella Vista Cellars. Bella Vista Cellars produces a range of Italian varietals. We are passionate about high-quality, fresh produce and products. We invite you to visit our tasting room to sample the olive oil, wine, and other gourmet foods available.

Wimberley Hotel Accommodations

If you want location combined with modern accommodations, the one you want is Hotel Flora and Fauna. They offer a variety of free amenities including a tesla charger, pool, hot tub, parking, and WiFi. They offer both pet-friendly and non pet-friendly rooms, so no member of the family gets left behind. A complimentary breakfast from the Sugar Shack next door is included, and you can easily walk to the Square from the property.

Wimberley Shopping and Activities

Visit our charming Texas Hill Country community, and take in some of the local flavor at popular destinations. Explore Jacob’s Well, Blue Hole, and our world-famous river floating experiences. Additionally, enjoy world-class golf destinations, as well as wineries, breweries, and distilleries throughout the region.

Wimberley has something for everybody, and the people are very friendly. Feel free to ask questions here or around town for the best things to do and experience during your visit.

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Customer and visitor to the Ranch since 2002. Always a pleasant and educational experience, especially when Jack did the tours and tastings. I live in Central Texas now and look forward to visiting in person some day.
2 years ago

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