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Energy Independence, sustainable living, and life in the Texas Hill Country

Welcome to Roy Creek Ranch! Nestled in the Texas Hill Country, Roy Creek Ranch is our experiment in sustainable living. From expanding solar arrays and building a “Really Big Battery” to charging electric vehicles directly from the sun, we’re documenting our journey toward energy independence. Along the way, we share recipes, gardening adventures, teardrop trailer travels, and stories from ranch life.

About

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Learn the story of Roy Creek Ranch and the people behind it.

Projects

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Explore our hands-on projects — solar, music, and more.

Blog

  • A Musical Ear
    My earliest musical memories revolve around a Mason & Hamlin piano, a teacher named Wilda Reiff, and a fascination with making the piano sound. Looking back, those childhood lessons shaped not only my musical life but many of the habits that would serve me for decades to come.

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Jim and Marilyn among the Bluebonnets at Roy Creek Ranch
Jim and Marilyn among the Bluebonnets