What is the Driftwood Community?

Driftwood is a growing community southwest of Austin and southeast of Dripping Springs.  Landmarks include the Old Driftwood Store, many wineries and restaurants, several churches but especially treasured and dear, natural sights and starry nights.

As the area grows, the community is working together to educate developers on how much the community treasures its natural setting and dark skies.  We believe that the more developments adhere to covering lights, keeping natural buffers along roadways and keeping signs low and to a minimum, the more everyone will benefit.  Residents will maintain enjoyment of the natural beauties and developers will experience increased demand for their product.  We realize growth will occur but the more adherence to guidelines for keeping dark skies, natural sights and uncluttered roadways, the more everyone benefits.

To help answer the Driftwood question, the Area Definition and Historical Designation Committee was charged with defining the boundaries of Driftwood, developing a sign for placement at entry points to the Driftwood core area, and designating historical sites via an Interactive Storybook.