map & directions

Initially we had plans to have the wedding at our new house. As things began to fall into place, and timelines began to take shape we realized this was proabably not the greatest idea (particularly for sanity reasons). With that said, we’ve reserved the Bear Creek Retreat in Manchaca, Texas for the weekend.

Map

Since the street names on the above map are near impossible to read, I highly recommend downloading the printable PDF version that also includes the directions found below.

Directions

From Austin via IH-35:

1. Drive south on IH-35 to the FM 1626 / Onion Creek Parkway (exit #225).
2. Travel south on the access road and take your first right on FM 1626 (you will see a sign that says "Marbridge Ranch").
3. Continue on 1626 for approximately four miles until you reach the fifth stop light at the intersection of Bliss Spillar Road and FM1626.
4. Turn right on Bliss Spillar (you’ll see a sign for Marbridge as well as a Goodwill donation center and gas station).
5. Drive 1.3 miles to Carpenter Lane.
6. Turn left onto Carpenter Lane and drive approximately 1 mile to the end of the road.
7. Proceed through the open orange gate to the top of the hill. Bear Creek Retreat is the blue house.

From San Marcos/New Braunfels:

1. Drive north on IH-35 to the FM 1626 Exit; (exit #215).
2. Turn left on FM 1626 for approximately six miles until you reach the intersection of Bliss Spillar Road and FM 1626.
3. Turn left on Bliss Spillar (you’ll see a sign for Marbridge as well as a Goodwill donation center and gas station).
4. Drive 1.3 miles to Carpenter Lane.
5. Turn left onto Carpenter Lane and drive approximately 1 mile to the end of the road.
6. Proceed through the open orange gate to the top of the hill. Bear Creek Retreat is the blue house.

From Austin via MoPac/Loop 1:

1. Drive south to the Slaughter Lane intersection and turn left.
2. Turn right on Brodie Lane and follow it to the end where it intersects with FM 1626.
3. Turn right on FM 1626.
4. Take the next right on Bliss Spillar Road (you’ll see a sign for Marbridge as well as a Goodwill donation center and gas station).
5. Drive 1.3 miles to Carpenter Lane.
6. Turn left onto Carpenter Lane and drive approximately 1 mile to the end of the road.
7. Proceed through the open orange gate to the top of the hill. Bear Creek Retreat is the blue house.