Tom & Sherry

Briarcliff, Texas

Owner-built 2800 gallon pond, two small ponds, creek, turtles, native and adaptive plants. Accessible.

Nestled in the heart of the Hill Country, this garden weaves Japanese garden elements into the Texas country terrain. The landscape features one large koi pond and two smaller ponds, as well as a gently whispering creek that flows through a winding path of lovely stones and white limestone gravel. It then flows under two bridges to a smaller pond with lilies, irises and currently nine precious baby turtles! Surrounded by graceful Japanese maples and many thoughtfully placed plants, the space invites visitors into a sanctuary of calm. The soft sound of moving water and birdsong encourages you to slow down, breathe deeply, and simply listen—offering a quiet retreat from the everyday world.

Contact pondtour@austinpondsociety.org