VOL 26 ISSUE 38, Sept. 22, 2025
Delaware North on Sept. 16 announced the acquisition of Cactus Moon Lodge, a resort-style, special-event venue set on a hilltop and surrounded by a scenic 22-acre property in the Texas Hill Country, as part of the Parks and Resorts division.
The acquisition is part of the Parks and Resorts division’s Transformation strategy to add alternative lodging – in this case adding it to a new operating location.
Cactus Moon Lodge regularly hosts weddings and other special gatherings and events. It’s conveniently located just off Interstate 290 about 5 miles from downtown Dripping Springs, known as the “wedding capital of Texas,” 30 miles from Austin and 70 miles from San Antonio.
The venue features eight cabin-style lodging units and a main lodge with a grand room, dining area and open-concept kitchen. The main lodge features an outdoor deck with seating for about 100 people and overlooks an outdoor pool while providing ravine views. An adjacent 6,000-square-foot Spanish-style courtyard can seat about 300 people for weddings and other events and can be covered by a large tent. There is also a 100-space parking lot to accommodate guests.
The surrounding property includes a collection of springs, waterfalls and natural watering holes, with hiking trails for guests.
“Cactus Moon Lodge appealed to us as an ideally located destination in the gateway of the Texas Hill Country, showcasing its beautiful rolling hills, creeks, natural pools and historic ranches,” said Scott Socha, president of Delaware North Parks and Resorts and Australia operations. “It’s a secluded retreat offering the type of connection with nature that we look for – but still easily accessible from Austin and San Antonio.”
Cactus Moon Lodge has been family owned and operated, and Socha praised co-owners Lizzy Berry, Cindy Ollig, Ron Berry and Cate Berry and their team for creating and operating a memorable resort.
“When you’re at the property, you can see and feel the passion the family has put into Cactus Moon,” Socha said. “That’s something we greatly appreciate and are very familiar with at Delaware North.”
“What really resonated with us was how closely Delaware North’s vision aligned with our own,” Lizzy Berry said. “They weren’t looking to change what we built, but to honor it – to grow what we had already created and to carry forward the projects we had in motion. The respect they showed for the passion behind Cactus Moon meant so much and the fact that Delaware North is also family owned made it feel like an even more natural fit.”
Parks and Resorts bringing Transformation vision to life
As Socha shared in the Parks and Resorts Transformation Information Session earlier this summer, the team’s vision is to become the undisputed leader in hospitality for the outdoor recreation and leisure market.
“We look at it as ‘Where hospitality meets nature’s playground.’ We provide hospitality in an outdoor setting that is really important – where we see a gap from a consumer standpoint that we do well, and we have to seize on that,” Socha said during the session.
At Cactus Moon Lodge, Delaware North plans to expand the group and event business by making a full calendar of dates available year-round.
The company will also complete a master plan to develop additional lodging and hospitality amenities on the property as part of its alternative lodging strategy to better serve guests while expanding its reach in Texas.
“The Austin area has tremendous appeal for outdoor recreation and leisure, attracting nature lovers and adventure seekers. It’s also a cultural hotspot, tech hub and live music capital, so we think Cactus Moon can be a destination for many types of groups and travelers. We are very excited for this opportunity,” Socha said.