Private Hunting Club in Marfa, Texas
Historic 25,000 acres near Marfa Lajitas and Big Bend
The Land & Lodging
Historic 25,000 acres near Marfa Lajitas and Big Bend lies the Cienega Fort at Cibolo Creek Ranch.
Located in the picturesque Cienega Mountains with elevations ranging from 4,000 to 7,000 feet, Cibolo Creek Ranch, named for the buffalo that once roamed the region, is one of the oldest ranches in Texas. Cienega Fort was constructed between 1855 and 1857 by the ranch's founder, Milton Faver, at the spring-fed source of Cienega Creek.
Cienega is a self-contained complex, accommodating private bookings of up to 21 guests in the restored hacienda and fort. The rooms at the Hacienda include 7 king beds in 6 rooms and 4 twin beds in two rooms. The adjacent fort consists of 5 queen bedrooms. The Cienega forts were the original headquarters to Faver's growing cattle enterprise, chosen for their location at the spring-fed source of Cibolo Creek.
The Game
Aoudad Trophy Rams
Large herds of aoudad, some in the hundreds call Cienega and Cibolo their home. Trophy rams over 37 inches have been taken with rams over 30 inches are often harvested.
Mule Deer
A healthy population of mule deer live in the hills and mountains. Trophy mule deer scoring over 200 inches have been taken by patient and lucky hunters
Elk
Free ranging elk roam the hills and provide an exciting hunt
Carmen Mountain Whitetail
This elusive cousin of the south Texas whitetail thrive up in the mountains. Boone and crocket Carmen live and flourish in the Cienega hills.
Eland
Free range eland can be found by the lucky hunter
Amenities & Activities
Shooting
Cibolo Creek offers a large variety of options
The Food
To say that the food is amazing would be an understatement. Members will have all meals prepared by their private and house chef. Wild game consisting of quail, elk, axis, dove and other selections is prepared in a variety of ways. Fried chicken and mashed potatoes are a member favorite! Breakfast often has a Mexican flair with chilquilies and and huevos rancheros as well as biscuits and gravy.
The menu can be customized based on members desires with advance notification.
A selection of tequila Mezcal whiskeys and scotch are available as well as a selection of fine wines.
