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The JL Bar Ranch, Resort & Spa
Sonora, Texas, United States · Independent · Accessible Luxury
James B. Archer turned a working 13,000-acre ranch near Sonora into The JL Bar Ranch, starting with a private airport in 2013 and finishing Lonesome Creek Lodge in 2015. The land goes back to a 1906 homestead. Thirty-two rooms now sit on the ranch, with the private Archer's Nest villa on the old homestead ground.
- 32 rooms
- Opened 2015
History
Developed by James B. Archer on a working 13,000-acre ranch, the property began its transformation in 2013 with the opening of its private airport. The Lonesome Creek Lodge was completed in 2015, establishing the site as a premier luxury destination that blends Texas cowboy heritage with upscale hospitality. The resort is situated on land with a history dating back to a 1906 homestead, now home to the private Archer's Nest villa.
Restaurants and bars
- JL Bar Fine Dining — Bar
- LCR BBQ/ Outdoor Dining — Restaurant
- MVBrew Coffee House — Café
- Bar & Sports Lounge — Bar
Experiences
- Sporting clay course — World class sporting clay course to test your target skills.
- Guided hunting — Trophy whitetail hunts plus exotic hunts of Axis, Blackbuck, Fallow Deer and Red Stag; quail and pheasant field hunts with trained dogs.
- Horseback riding — Horseback riding adventure.
- Mountain biking — Mountain biking on the ranch.
- Hiking — Hiking on the ranch.
- Cooking class and wine pairing — Cooking class and wine pairing for wine and culinary enthusiasts.
Amenities
- Full-service spa and wellness center
- Private FBO airport with 5,300-foot runway
- World-class sporting clays and long-range shooting complex
- Guided trophy whitetail and exotic game hunting
- Infinity pool, hot tub, and 24-hour fitness center
- Equestrian center with trail rides and horsemanship programs
- All-inclusive
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