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The Natural Gardener

Farm & animals · SW Austin

Last checked: Oct 29, 2026 · official sitesource

An Oak Hill organic garden center that doubles as a free outing: goats, chickens, a butterfly garden, a labyrinth and quirky statues across eight Hill Country acres. Go on a mild morning.

Ages

  • Ages 0–2
  • Ages 3–5
  • Ages 6–9
  • Ages 10–12

Wandering eight acres of gardens to visit the goats and chickens, walk the labyrinth and hunt for garden statues

Price

Free

Free to wander (it's a garden center); free gardening classes on many Saturdays.

Hours

Opening hours
Monday9 am – 5 pm
Tuesday9 am – 5 pm
Wednesday9 am – 5 pm
Thursday9 am – 5 pm
Friday9 am – 5 pm
Saturday9 am – 5 pm
Sunday9 am – 5 pm

Good to know: Hours page says open every day 9-5; an older homepage banner said Tue-Sun with Mondays closed, so check before a Monday visit. Weather closures possible. Enter through the gate on Old Bee Caves Rd.

Setting

Outdoor

Getting there

8648 Old Bee Caves Rd, Austin, TX 78735

Rough drive times

  • about 25 min from Dripping Springs
  • about 5 min from Oak Hill / SW Austin
  • about 10 min from Bee Cave
  • about 45 min from Wimberley
  • about 25 min from Driftwood

Estimated from distance, not live traffic.

Parent details

Parking
On-site lot.
Stroller access
PartlyRustic gravel and dirt paths (inferred from grounds description); not confirmed.
Restrooms
Unknown — help us check
Changing table
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Shade
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Fenced play area
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Splash pad
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Food on site
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Accessible
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Easy parking
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Nursing space
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