Christine Bobko
Rhino Program DirectorA rhino professional for over 38 years. She runs the briefing, the contact, and the clock.
Stand close enough to hear him breathe.
A rhino keeper walks you into Blake’s afternoon, and the wine follows him out.
Everything here happens
on Blake’s terms.
This is your exclusive opportunity to connect. A Rhino Keeper guides you out and sets the distance, where your wine awaits just a few steps from Blake.
Our rhino team
Kristen Rockey
Rhino KeeperShe can tell you which of the five surviving rhino species is the loudest, and she will, with Blake standing right there.
Mary Fields
Rhino KeeperA keeper since 2014. Blake is the tenth Southern White in her care, and her favorite to say goodnight to.
The rhino leads.
The wine follows.
Every program is built around an hour of Blake’s day: his afternoon graze, his morning enrichment, his bedtime routine. Parties stay small, a keeper stays with you, and a flight is poured along the way.
The Pinnacle Experience
The ultimate mission-driven indulgence.
Get closer to the cause with a private, behind-the-scenes encounter with Blake, our resident Southern White Rhino. Led by our expert Rhino Keepers, you will learn about the biology, personality, and global importance of this incredible species. Following your time on the Savannah, you will settle in for a special tasting of our most exclusive, limited-production Signature Keras Collection wines.
$150per guest
Book the Pinnacle
Two programs that
follow the season.
One belongs to long spring afternoons, the other to the early dusk of winter. Both take reservations all year. Book the one you want and we will seat you in its season, whether that is this month or the far side of the calendar.
Spring and summer
Sip & Paint with Blake
Rhino-safe paint. A canvas with a heartbeat. A keepsake no one else has.
Step into Blake’s habitat with our Rhino Keepers while he enjoys his enrichment. Working alongside them, you apply custom rhino-safe paint to his protective skin and help create a “Blake Skin Painting” on canvas to take home. Then settle into the tasting room for a guided Signature tasting of our award-winning Texas and South African wines.
Every brushstroke helps protect Blake and rhinos worldwide through our conservation partners.
$150per guest
Book Sip & Paint
In season now
Blake’s Private Reserve
Our finest wines. A private afternoon with Blake. From hello to goodnight.
Spend the afternoon with Blake, our resident southern white rhino. Begin behind the scenes with our Rhino Keepers for a private encounter. Then settle in for a seated tasting, featuring our limited-production Keras Collection wines. As the sun goes down, rejoin the keepers to help prepare Blake’s habitat and tuck him in for the night. Finish with port and a rhino chocolate as Blake settles in.
Every glass helps protect Blake and rhinos worldwide through our conservation partners.
$180per guest
Book Private Reserve
Before you meet Blake.
Booking
Do rhino experiences need a reservation?
Yes, every one. Blake’s well-being and safety come first, and a reservation is how we protect both.
- Blake’s routine. He thrives on a consistent, calm schedule. Bookings let the keepers plan his day so he is never overwhelmed and always takes part by choice.
- A small party. We cap every experience at four guests so it stays personal and free of crowds.
- A keeper with you. Every encounter needs a Rhino Keeper on hand. Booking ahead makes sure one is free for you.
- A safe habitat. Rhinos are gentle but powerful. A reservation gives us time for a short orientation and a controlled, secure setting for you and for Blake.
Can I book one when I arrive?
Walk-ins are welcome for wine tastings, not for rhino experiences. Places are limited and often book up weeks ahead, so reserve online as soon as your dates are set.
Is there an age requirement?
Yes. Everyone taking part must be 21 or older. Each experience is paired with a tasting and goes behind the scenes in a sensitive habitat, so every guest in your party needs a valid government-issued ID at check-in.
What if I need to cancel or reschedule?
Give us at least 24 hours’ notice. Each experience is staffed for your party, and the notice lets us offer your place to a guest on the waiting list.
On the day
What should I wear?
Dress for comfort and safety.
- Closed-toe shoes, required. Sneakers, boots or hiking shoes. Sandals, flip-flops and open-backed shoes cannot go behind the scenes.
- Outdoor clothes. You will move through a natural habitat, so wear something durable you don’t mind getting a little dusty.
- Layers for the weather. Hill Country weather changes. Check the forecast and bring a light jacket, or a hat and sunglasses.
- No loose accessories. Leave dangling jewelry and long, flowing scarves behind. They distract Blake and can catch.
Are there allergy concerns?
The encounters take place in a working, natural habitat, so keep these in mind.
- Hay and feed. Blake eats mostly high-quality hay, and it is all through the encounter areas. Take precautions if you have a significant hay or grass allergy.
- The outdoors. Dust, native pollen and seasonal grasses are common in the Hill Country.
- Chocolate. Blake’s Private Reserve ends with chocolate that may contain or touch milk, nuts or soy. Tell your host about any severe food allergy when you arrive.
If you have a known severe allergy, bring your medication, such as an inhaler or EpiPen, and check with your physician before you come.
Special member access.
The Conservation Circle was built for the people who keep coming back to the same rhino. It changes what an afternoon here costs you, and what the keepers tell you while you are with him.
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Your tasting is on us, every visit
Members taste free on every visit, with complimentary flights for you and your guests based on your tier.
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Member pricing on rhino experiences
Members save on every rhino experience, from the Pinnacle to the seasonal programs.
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Talk to your Wine Educator
Let your Wine Educator know you are a member when you arrive, and they will apply your benefits.
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Invitations that never reach the calendar
Keepers open doors for members that were never on a schedule: a pedicure morning, a training session, an hour nobody else was expecting. You hear about it because you are on the list.
- Enthusiasts 2 complimentary flights a visit
- Advocates 4 complimentary flights a visit
- Collectors 6 complimentary flights a visit
Fifty-five acres. One rhino at the center.
Keeper-led · up close