The Laurels Ranch
This ranch is part of Block Creek Natural Area, which in total is comprised of almost 400 acres located in Kendall County halfway between Comfort and Fredericksburg, Texas, off of Old Highway 9. Ashe juniper was cleared from the land before 1900 and has been contained by managed grazing and brush control practices. Creeks flow year-round and diverse vegetation provides habitat for many species of resident and migratory wildlife. The Laurels ranch is part of the ranch originally founded in 1887 by renowned architect Alfred Giles. Six generations have lived on and cared for the ranch. Myrna and David K. Langford (great-grandson of Giles) live on the ranch today and welcome their nature photographer guests.

Morning and evening photo settings are maintained year-round. The water features, creeks, and springs attract plentiful birds, insects, reptiles, amphibians, and mammals. There is also plenty of room for photographing plants, scenics, landscapes, and hilltop vistas, as well as for hiking and birding. There are several lightweight camo-draped blinds for getting those close photos. For photographers planning overnight stays, the night-time skies are dark, allowing for some spectacular star viewing and photography.

Rate of $125 per day per person Morning and evening photo settings On-site accommodations available Restaurants in nearby towns of Comfort and Fredericksburg Primitive restroom facilities are available Website: www.blockcreeknaturalarea.com

The Laurels Ranch Contact Information

Myrna or David K. Langford
Home: 830/995-2147
Cell: 210/827-0306 (David)

dkl@texas-wildlife.org (David)
mfl@omniglobal.net (Myrna)

www.blockcreeknaturalarea.com