The land remembers. So should your home.

Introducing Maddalena Ranch — 233 acres of preserved Hill Country, reimagined as a private legacy community for those who build to last.

Long before it became one of the most anticipated luxury land offerings in the Texas Hill Country, Maddalena Ranch was simply home. The Prochnow family settled here in 1926, building a rock house by hand from stone pulled directly from the property. Nearly a century later, that structure still stands - restored in 2007 using the same stonework traditions - a quiet testament to what it means to build something meant to endure.

That spirit of permanence is the foundation on which everything at Maddalena Ranch has been designed.

The Land 233 acres. 23 homesites. No compromises.

Situated at 2600 Prochnow Road in Dripping Springs, Texas, Maddalena Ranch is a high-fenced, gated community of just 23 ten-acre homesites - each thoughtfully placed to preserve privacy, long-range views, and meaningful connection to the land. Heritage oaks anchor the landscape. A seasonal creek winds through spring-fed grottos. A private fishing lake reflects the open Hill Country sky.

Fifteen acres of shared preserve run through the heart of the community, with walking and biking trails maintained for all owners. This isn't amenity padding - it's land stewardship, built into the DNA of the project from the start.

The Vision Architecture that listens to the land.

Maddalena Ranch isn't for everyone - and that's entirely by design. The community's architectural guidelines favor homes that harmonize with the rolling terrain rather than compete with it: native stone, generous overhangs, dark-sky compliance, and a material palette drawn from the Hill Country itself. The result is a community where every home elevates its neighbors simply by being thoughtfully built.

Buyers may bring their own builder, provided they meet the community's design and quality standards. A curated group of preferred builders is also available for those who want a trusted starting point. Either way, the emphasis is the same — craftsmanship, patience, and design that will age beautifully over time.

Projected finished home values range from $3M to $5M+, reflecting both the quality the community demands and the broader trajectory of this corner of the Hill Country.

This is land worth building on.
And a community worth being part of.

Sarah Brightly

Hi, I’m Sarah Brightly.

With 20 years in Austin, Sarah brings a design-minded and detail-aware approach to real estate. Before joining the Nicole Kessler Group, she managed a portfolio of short-term rental properties, where she refined a strong sense for how people truly live in a space, something that now shapes the way she prepares and presents homes for market.

As Nicole’s Listing Partner, Sarah oversees every step of the listing journey, from pre-market planning to vendor coordination, staging strategy, photography, launch strategy, and contract milestones. She is known for her calm communication, thoughtful problem-solving, and ability to make the process feel clear, supported, and beautifully executed.

A long-time Austinite and mom of three, Sarah loves architecture, design, historic homes, shady neighborhood walks, and cooking for a full table of family and friends, usually with two goldendoodles somewhere underfoot.

Contact: sarah.brightly@compass.com | 512-375-2096

IG: @hellobrightly

https://sarahbrightly.com
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