The Jackson Ranch in the Heart of San Antonio

The Jackson Ranch in the Heart of San Antonio Since 1800, prominent Texans have labored on this beloved estate. Now, a National Historic Landmark! You can feel the peace as soon as you enter the grounds! OK!!

Since early 1800, many prominent Texans have labored on this beloved Estate. But, before anyone built buildings, being the highest land in the area, the Native Americans used it for ceremonial grounds. Then the paper trail: Originally belonging to Maria Trinidad Guerrero; Then granted in 1832 to Manuel Tarin Leal for his military services (Spanish Land Grant), his family sold to Francois Giraud.

Giraud was a city surveyor, architect of the old Ursuline Academy and of the Gothic portion of San Fernando Cathedral as well as a Mayor of the City of San Antonio. The property transferred from Giraud to local tax assessor and rancher WILLIAM H. JACKSON in 1853 who created a ranch with his 636 hectares. The San Antonio Conservation Society could not find a deed of sale for this transaction, so it is believed the property changed hands via a card game! Jackson also put a Stagecoach Stop on the property which he called “The Watering Hole”. You see, Interstate 10 was ‘Overland Pass’, the thoroughfare for stagecoaches across the country. I10 is not far from the Jackson Ranch. Al Drake and his wife, Alamo Heights socialite, Lanier Halstom-Drake, purchased the property in 1915. They turned the Jackson Ranch home into one of lavish style similar to that of the McNay Museum. Lanier Halstom was a friend of Marion Koogler McNay, who supported the arts and housed visiting aritists. When Diego Rivera had his shows in San Antonio in the 30’s, Marion Koogler had no room for he and his wife. So, Diego and Frida stayed at the Jackson Ranch! Passing through the hands of a few more with minor changes; One of the most recent owners vacated the property, leaving it abandoned for several years. The current owner has registered the property as a Historic Landmark. The property boasts a large Chakra Garden with pathways through-out and is utilized as a film studio, Dream Sets SA, for weddings, art shows, concerts, board meetings, and more, all shared with the community on a donation basis, to help keep this historic gem intact! Great News!! The Jackson Ranch will soon be a “GREEN” establishment! In 2016, these changes are taking place: water-catchment roofs, grey water usage, and solar power installation! Have you gone green, to leave a heritage of a clean environment for the future of all living things on this planet? If not, please look into it. It is not as costly as you imagine! Many government incentives are available to help you! So get right on it. Give us a shout if you have questions or need assisitance! Read what the San Antonio Express News has to say about The Jackson Ranch: http://www.mysanantonio.com/life/home_and_garden/article/Spaces-Finding-a-place-in-history-4395011.php -4375041

01/09/2025

Morning fun ... The Dating Game (1969) featuring Farrah Fawcett 🌹

Greetings from the Historic Jackson Ranch ❣️ Happy holidays to you and your family🌈💛We invite you to join our Faire, the...
12/16/2024

Greetings from the Historic Jackson Ranch ❣️ Happy holidays to you and your family🌈💛
We invite you to join our Faire, the Renaissance Christmas Yule Fest 🔥 🎄 Held on the beautiful and peaceful grounds of the Historic Jackson Ranch Landmark, in the heart of San Antonio❤️
Vendors: $40 per day/ 3 days. Provide own canopy, tables and chairs. We invoice the first $40 via Cash app, G pay, or Square with a tiny fee. The balance is due the first day of the faire❣️

Free public entrance with a canned, packaged, or $5 donation to the San Antonio Food Bank ❤️

The 13th biannual Fall/Winter Renaissance Faire At The Jackson Ranch food bank fundraiser will be for 3 days this year 🤺 December 20, 21, and 22 ✨️ 10 AM to 4 PM daily 💜 Sooo much fun for the entire family! Get your final holiday shopping accomplished via a variety of vendors🎄4 Costume Contests - Best Overall - Best Handmade - Best under 12 - Best Group🤴👰
Place your well wishes and future hopes during the Yule Log Ceremony🔥
Open Mic for music, poetry, and performances🎤
Juan Brown's JBbbq fabulous stuffed turkey legs and so much more🍗
Plus, farmers market, sweets and baked goods, archery, petting zoo, face painting, dancers, visits from Old Saint Nikolaus, and the Allfather / Óðinn, and so much more❣️🔥👸🤺

Contact us to participate as a vendor - $40 holds your 10 x 10 spot 💛 DM us here, or text us at 2108464646❣️

* >* ‼️Beware of spammers! You will only be speaking with Patrice Villastrigo and receiving messages from Patrice or the Jackson Ranch Landmark about this event‼️ Further, there are no paper or online tickets for this event! Simply walk in with your friends and family with your food bank donation❣️ *< *

Event link: https://www.facebook.com/share/ChojeR287pSyqkY4/?mibextid=9VsGKo

Please click 'Going', then 'Share' and 'Invite' your peeps❣️

The Renaissance Christmas Yule Fest 🔥 is December 20 - 22, at the Historic Jackson Ranch 💜More fun is to be had the week...
11/22/2024

The Renaissance Christmas Yule Fest 🔥 is December 20 - 22, at the Historic Jackson Ranch 💜

More fun is to be had the weekend before at the Sherwood Forest Faire Celtic Music Festival. I'll be there December 14. Who will join me for this fabulous holiday fun? $7 entry ..

Multiple households and vendors offering a wide variety of items for any room in your home or office, including kitchen ...
11/01/2024

Multiple households and vendors offering a wide variety of items for any room in your home or office, including kitchen and closet, clothing + vintage, collectables, multicultural, textiles, plants, jewelry, antiques, and much more❣️ 💒🪢🧧
Contact us to be a vendor🎄
Please click 'Going', then 'Share', and 'Invite' your peeps❣️

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10/03/2024

I hear Patrice Villastrigo is recording another Bob Dylan composition❣️ Make You Feel My Love is outstanding, one of Dylan's most moving, in my opinion💜

09/13/2024

We invite you to join our Faire, the Renaissance Christmas Yule Fest SA Food Bank Fundraiser🎄Held on the beautiful and p...
09/11/2024

We invite you to join our Faire, the Renaissance Christmas Yule Fest SA Food Bank Fundraiser🎄

Held on the beautiful and peaceful grounds of the Historic Jackson Ranch National Landmark, in the heart of San Antonio 💜

Free entrance with a canned, packaged, or $5 donation to the The San Antonio Food Bank❤️

The 13th biannual Fall/Winter Renaissance Faire At The Jackson Ranch food bank fundraiser will be for 3 days this year 🤺 December 20, 21, and 22 ✨️ 10 AM to 5 PM daily 💜
Sooo much fun for the entire family! (Or, escape from family and visit our realm⚘️)

Get your final holiday shopping accomplished via a variety of vendors🎄
4 Costume Contests - Best Overall - Best Handmade - Best under 12 - Best Group🤴👰
Place your well wishes and future hopes during the Yule Log Ceremony🔥
Open Mic for music, poetry, and performances🎤Juan Brown's JBbbq will offer fabulous stuffed turkey legs and so much more🍗
Plus, farmers market, sweets and baked goods, archery, petting zoo, face painting, dancers, visits from Old Saint Nikolaus and the Allfather / Óðinn, and so much more❣️🔥👸🤺

Contact us to participate as a vendor ($40 holds your spot + Camping for vendors only) - proceeds benefit the historic landmark, or to donate to the raffle - proceeds benefit the children's charity designated by the winner💛
Send a message here or call
210 3448910.

Event link: https://www.facebook.com/share/ChojeR287pSyqkY4/?mibextid=9VsGKo

Please click 'Going', then 'Share' and 'Invite' your peeps🌸

09/11/2024

Bob Dylan 49 years ago today ...

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Seeking chicks! Will buy unless you'd like a booth to sell yours! We are also seeking someone to provide a Petting Zoo, and farmers market type products❣️ Vendors, please join us with your treasures for a Renaissance Faery Fest 🧚June 15 + 16, 2024, for fun medieval activities, 3 costume contests - sponsored by Sherwood Forest Faire , great food (including Juan Brown's fabulous JBbbq stuffed turkey legs), raffle, shop multiple vendors, Black Castle Eagle Archery, Woodchuk Mobile Axe Throwing, Open Mic for music, poetry, and performances, Sooth Sayers, face painting, hair garland workshop, and much, much more❣️ Free entrance with a canned, package, or $5 donation to the San Antonio Food Bank❤️ * For over 10 years, The Jackson Ranch in the Heart of San Antonio Historic Landmark has hosted Renaissance Faires benefiting 3 charities, SA Food Bank, the Historic Landmark, and a children's charity designated by the raffle winner❤️ Send a message to vend--$30 holds your spot for a 10x10 outdoor space; to donate to raffle; or sponsor event. Thank you🌻 Click the enclosed link to find out more event info 🎪 Then, click on 'Going', 'Share', and 'Invite' your peeps⚘️ https://www.facebook.com/share/Bc9yzV3TkydWJtE1/?mibextid=9VsGKo

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