Iconic Texas Ranch Where George Strait Rehearsed Hits the Market

Lone Woman Mountain Ranch in the Hill Country offers sweeping views and a piece of music history.

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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A 675-acre ranch in Driftwood, Texas, known as the Lone Woman Mountain Ranch, has hit the market for $19.5 million. The property is notable for its stunning Hill Country views and its history as a rehearsal space for country music legend George Strait and his band, the Ace in the Hole.

Why it matters

The Lone Woman Mountain Ranch represents a rare opportunity to own a large, private property in the highly desirable Texas Hill Country, with the added appeal of its musical legacy. As development continues to transform the region, properties like this with both natural beauty and historical significance are becoming increasingly scarce.

The details

The ranch features two residences, an extensive network of roads, a 4-acre stocked pond, and a variety of terrain including wooded canyons, limestone creek bottoms, and oak-studded pastures. According to the listing, the property was once used by George Strait and George Jones as a rehearsal space for Strait's Ace in the Hole band, which formed in the 1970s in nearby San Marcos.

  • The Lone Woman Mountain Ranch is currently listed for sale as of February 2026.

The players

Lone Woman Mountain Ranch

A 675-acre property in Driftwood, Texas, known for its sweeping Hill Country views and its history as a rehearsal space for country music legend George Strait.

George Strait

A legendary country music singer and songwriter who used the Lone Woman Mountain Ranch as a rehearsal space for his band, the Ace in the Hole, in the 1970s.

George Jones

A country music icon who also reportedly rehearsed with Strait's Ace in the Hole band at the Lone Woman Mountain Ranch.

Ace in the Hole

The band formed by George Strait in the 1970s in San Marcos, Texas, which used the Lone Woman Mountain Ranch as a rehearsal space.

Ross Studer

A real estate agent with Republic Ranches who is listing the Lone Woman Mountain Ranch property.

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What they’re saying

“It's just a really cool place. When you get on top of Lone Woman, overlook the Wimberley Valley, you feel the sense of history all over the place.”

— Ross Studer, Real Estate Agent (chron.com)

What’s next

The Lone Woman Mountain Ranch is currently listed for sale, and interested buyers will have the opportunity to tour the property and potentially acquire this unique piece of Texas music history.

The takeaway

The Lone Woman Mountain Ranch represents a rare chance to own a large, private property in the Texas Hill Country with both natural beauty and a connection to the state's rich musical heritage. As development continues to transform the region, opportunities like this to acquire a piece of Texas history are becoming increasingly scarce.