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Cibolo Creek Ranch
Marfa, Texas, United States · Independent · Core Luxury
Milton Faver, a pioneer cattleman, raised three fortified adobe complexes here in 1857: El Cibolo, La Cienega, and La Morita, built to hold the Big Bend against raids. John B. Poindexter bought the 30,000-acre wreck in 1988 and spent years putting the forts back together. Thirty-five rooms now sit in those 1850s adobe walls, 38 miles from Marfa, still a working ranch.
- 35 rooms
- Opened 1857
- Neighborhood: Shafter
About Cibolo Creek Ranch
- Three 1857 adobe forts: El Cibolo, La Cienega, and La Morita, built by cattleman Milton Faver.
- Thirty thousand acres in the Chinati Mountains, with a private airstrip on the property.
- John B. Poindexter restored the forts after buying the ranch in 1988.
History
Established in 1857 by pioneer cattleman Milton Faver, the ranch was built around three fortified adobe complexes—El Cibolo, La Cienega, and La Morita—designed to defend against raids. After falling into disrepair in the mid-20th century, the 30,000-acre property was purchased in 1988 by John B. Poindexter, who spent years meticulously restoring the historic forts. Today, it operates as both a luxury resort and a working ranch, preserving the rugged legacy of the Big Bend frontier.
The setting
38.3 miles from downtown Marfa.
Experiences
- Communal dining — Guests come together for communal dining at mealtime and share their daily experiences.
- Walking and motorized tours — Guided walking and motorized tours of the 30,000-acre ranch led by experienced ranch hands.
- Horseback riding — Horseback riding led by experienced ranch hands.
- Shooting activities — Shooting activities led by experienced ranch hands.
- Native American rock art viewing — Viewing of Native American rock art on the ranch.
- Exploring the three historic forts — Opportunities to explore the ranch's three historic forts built in the mid-19th century by founder Milton Faver.
Amenities
- Private airstrip and airport
- Outdoor swimming pool and hot tub
- Gourmet communal dining and regional cuisine
- Guided ATV tours and horseback riding
- Shooting range, archery, and fishing
- In-house ranch museums and historical tours
- Spa
- Fitness center
- Pet-friendly
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