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A Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity: 85-Acre Legacy Retreat on Lake Travis

For nearly a century, this extraordinary 85-acre estate has remained in the same family, its story woven into the fabric of Texas history. Now, for the first time in generations, this irreplaceable Lake Travis retreat is available for purchase.

A Legacy of Vision and Stewardship

Jacob Peter Schneider, affectionately known as "Poppa Jake," was a pioneer in Austin’s early days, operating J.P. Schneider’s Store at 2nd and Guadalupe. More than a general store owner, he was a pillar of the community, providing goods and supplies to the farmers and ranchers who settled the lands surrounding Austin. Many families, unable to pay upfront, exchanged I.O.U.s—tokens of trust that he honored until his passing in 1925.

Among these notes was a claim from the Bassford family, backed by either a cotton gin in Hutto or a pecan grove spanning 1,200 acres along the Colorado River. With wisdom and foresight, Mary Kirschvink Schneider and her sons chose the land—what is now a breathtaking stretch of Lake Travis, home to Camp Ceniza.

Through generations, the land has been carefully managed, first by Eli Crane, a former Chisholm Trail cattleman who oversaw livestock, and later by P.D. Lindsay. Today, remnants of this storied past can still be found—the rock chimney and well site near Bee Creek Road standing as quiet witnesses to a rich history.

A Rare & Exceptional Landscape

Set against the dramatic contours of the Texas Hill Country, this property offers an unparalleled canvas for those who seek something truly extraordinary. Rolling pastures, heritage trees, and creeks weave through the land, culminating in 1,600 feet of prime Lake Travis shoreline—a rarity in today’s market.

Hill Country Living at Its Finest

More than a property, this is a lifestyle. ​Located near the communit​ies of Angel Bay, The Reserve, and Travis Club, the ​camp provides unmatched privacy, natural beauty, and endless recreational possibilities. Whether boating on the lake, hiking through scenic trails, ​putting guests up in the stone cottages, entertaining at the main house or simply enjoying a sunset over the water, every moment here is an experience.

And yet, despite its serene seclusion, this estate is just 15 miles from Austin, offering the perfect blend of escape and accessibility.

A Future as Bold as Its Past

With ample space for a private retreat, equestrian estate, family compound, or even a conservation-minded ​ownership between families and friends, this land invites visionaries to create something as enduring as its legacy.

This is not just land; it is history, opportunity, and an invitation to shape the future.

Will you be the next steward of this remarkable place?