Delaware North acquires Dripping Springs event venue, Cactus Moon Lodge

Guests can also enjoy the venue’s 6,000-square-foot Spanish-style courtyard that can seat approximately 300 people.

Contributing to its scenery, the venue is surrounded by springs, waterfalls and natural watering holes with hiking trails.

Delaware North’s parks and resorts division has worked with a range of hospitality and lodging companies from national and state parks to hotels and more.

The team will operate Cactus Moon Lodge and plans to extend the group and event business at the venue by making a full calendar of dates available year-round.

“Cactus Moon Lodge appealed to us as an ideally located destination in the gateway of the Texas Hill Country, showcasing its beautiful rolling hills, creeks, natural pools and historic ranches,” said Scott Socha, president of Delaware North parks and resorts and Australia operations. “It’s a secluded retreat offering the type of connection with nature that we look for—but still easily accessible from Austin and San Antonio.”

Delaware North is also a family-owned and -operated business. The family described its interest in the lodge due to the ties each business has with family values.

“What really resonated with us was how closely Delaware North’s vision aligned with our own,” co-owner of Cactus Moon Lodge Lizzy Berry said. “They weren’t looking to change what we built, but to honor it—to grow what we had already created and to carry forward the projects we had in motion. The respect they showed for the passion behind Cactus Moon meant so much, and the fact that Delaware North is also family-owned made it feel like an even more natural fit.”

What else?

While Delaware North’s lodging portfolio boasts 25 locations in the U.S., Australia and New Zealand with more than 3,000 lodging units, the latest acquisition will be the company’s first dive into operating lodging in Texas.

“The Austin area has tremendous appeal for outdoor recreation and leisure, attracting nature lovers and adventure seekers. It’s also a cultural hotspot, tech hub and live music capital, so we think Cactus Moon can be a destination for many types of groups and travelers. We are very excited for this opportunity,” Socha said.

• 5508 Hwy. 290, Dripping Springs
• www.cactusmoontx.com