Silver Creek Resort on Lake Buchanan

<body BGCOLOR="#CCE6FF"> <p align="center"><img src="logo7.gif" width="234" height="60" alt="Silver Creek Resort" border="0"><br> <strong><em><big>"The Best Kept Secret in Texas"</big></em></strong></p> <p align="center"><img src="sunset2c.jpg" width="300" height="225" alt="Sunset at Silver Creek Resort" border="2"><br> <strong>Breathtaking view from one of our cabins</strong></p> <blockquote> <p align="left"><strong>Where can you find comfortable lodging in a quiet secluded atmosphere on the shore of beautiful Lake Buchanan?  At Silver Creek Resort, "The best kept secret in Texas", our guests have been enjoying the good life for years.  Now under new ownership, Gary, Susan, Tony, and Jessie Haberer, with the invaluable assistance of John Pringle, are busy expanding and adding new amenities.</strong></p> <p align="left"><strong>We have something for everyone:  a <a href="lake-house.htm">lake rental house</a> that sleeps up to 12 people, and 9 <a href="cabins.htm">lodges/cabins</a>.  We also have a swimming pool, fishing pier, <a href="boat-rentals.htm">boat rentals</a>, <a href="houseboat.htm">houseboat rental</a>, fishing guide service, fishing supplies, and gas on the water.</strong></p> <p align="center"><img src="jetskic.jpg" width="288" height="203" alt="jet skiing on lLake Buchanan" border="2"><br> <strong>Rent a Jet Ski and tour the lake.</strong></p> <p align="left"><strong>Spectacular boating, water skiing, jet skiing, and fishing on miles and miles of uncrowded open water make Silver Creek an ideal vacation spot for the whole family.  Houseboat, pontoon, deck boat, jet ski, and water ski rentals are available.  </strong></p> <p align="center"><img src="pierc.jpg" width="288" height="216" alt="Fishing Pier at Silver Creek Resort" border="2"><br> <strong>It's easy to land a big one from<br> our covered, lighted fishing pier.</strong></p> <p align="left"><strong>The bluff along the shore provides perfect depths for outstanding fishing year around from our 100' fishing pier.  We have everything you need for fishing including; live bait, tackle, and supplies.  If you need help with fishing, just ask.  We provide instruction.  After landing "Big Mo", we'll photograph him and you can clean him on the spot at our courtesy cleaning area complete with running water.</strong></p> <p align="center"><img src="boatramp2c.jpg" width="288" height="216" alt="Boat Launch Ramp" border="2"><br> <strong>Our Easy Access Boat Launch Ramp</strong></p> <p align="left"><strong>Launching your boat is a snap at our easy-access boat launch ramp.   There is plenty of room for parking your trailer, too.  After launching your boat, putter over to our dock to refuel.  Yes, we have gas on the lake!</strong></p> <p align="center"><img src="ducksc.jpg" width="288" height="216" alt="Feeding the Ducks" border="2"><br> <strong>Feeding the ducks is a favorite <br> activity for children and adults alike!</strong></p> <p align="left"><strong>Another adorable moocher at Silver Creek is Max, the resort cat.  He loves extra attention and purrs his gratitude.  Beyond the boat ramp is a grassy picnic area.  Be careful not to disturb the duck eggs since this appears to be a favorite nesting area.  Nature lovers and animal lovers love Silver Creek Resort.</strong></p> <p align="left"><strong>Lake Buchanan is a winter nesting site for Bald Eagles and many bird lovers travel long distances to see these magnificient birds.  Other interesting waterfowl on the lake include: the great blue heron,  cormorants, and pelicans.   Farther up the lake you may spot Spanish goats, wild hogs, and white tailed deer along the shore.</strong></p> <p align="center"><img src="pool2c.jpg" width="288" height="216" alt="Swimming Pool at Silver Creek Resort" border="2"><br> <strong>Our Pool with a View</strong></p> <p align="left"><strong>For those guests who prefer swimming in a pool, our pool offers hours of fun in the sun.  It is situated adjacent to a grassy picnic cabana area for cookouts and group gatherings.</strong></p> <p align="center"><img src="sunset3c.jpg" width="288" height="216" alt="Beautiful Sunset" border="2"><br> <strong>"The Most Beautiful Sunsets in Texas"</strong></p> <p align="left"><strong>Silver Creek Resort is located on a peninsula and has the lake on three sides.  From our resort you can enjoy both incredible sunrises as well as sunsets.  Our guests often make comments about the beauty of the sunsets that they see from their cabins.</strong></p> <p align="center"><font color="#0000A0"><big><big><strong>Boat Rentals</strong></big></big></font></p> <p align="center"><img src="pontoonc.jpg" width="288" height="216" alt="pontoon boat" border="2"><br> <strong>Rent this Pontoon in all seasons</strong></p> <p align="left"><strong>Looking for a boat to rent?  We have pontoon boats, jet skis, deck boat/ski boat, bass and ski boat, as well as water skis for rent.  We have also added a 36' houseboat to our fleet.</strong></p> <p align="left"><font color="#000000"><strong>Did you know this is "Houseboat Haven"?  The sheer vastness of Lake Buchanan and multitude of wildlife, coupled with the unique geological landforms of the area make it the most interesting lake for houseboat navigation in central Texas.  Silver Creek Resort has a 36' houseboat for rent if you do not have your own.  If you will need a place to dock your own houseboat on this uncrowded lake, we will build one to your specifications.</strong></font></p> <p align="left"><font color="#000000"><strong>Likewise, Lake Buchanan is a "Sailor's Paradise".  Sailors will enjoy the uncrowded open waters.  Silver Creek Resort Boat Rentals will soon have a sailboat for rent.  If you need a boat slip, we are currently pre-leasing boat slips for our new marina.</strong></font></p> <p align="center"><font color="#0000A0"><big><big><strong>Silver Creek is Planning a Marina for You!</strong></big></big></font></p> <p align="center"><img src="pier2c.jpg" width="288" height="216" alt="Silver Creek Pier" border="2"></p> <p align="center"><big><font color="#0000A0"><big><strong>Silver Creek Resort<br> New Marina is Planning to Open April 1, 2003<br> Now Pre-Leasing.</strong></big></font></big></p> <p align="left"><font color="#000000"><strong>The uniqueness of our location with the deep cliff turning into a sloping cove provides the perfect spot for Silver Creek Resort's planned marina.  We are now pre-leasing slips, covered and uncovered, and custom built.</strong></font></p> <p align="left"><font color="#000000"><strong> </strong></font></p> <p align="left"><font color="#0000A0"><big><strong>Additional Information:</strong></big></font></p> <p align="left"><strong>To make your stay as much fun and as comfortable as possible, John and Max, the Resort Cat, provide 24 hour on site management.<br> Well behaved pets are welcome for a small fee.<br> Call for special weekly rates and winter monthly rates.<br> We accept all major credit cards.</strong></p> <p align="left"><strong> </strong></p> <p align="left"><font color="#0000A0"><strong><big>Silver Creek Lodge Resort Amenities:</big></strong></font></p> <ul> <li><strong>24 Hour On Site Management</strong></li> <li><strong>9 Air Conditioned Cottages/Cabins</strong> </li> <li><strong>Lake House - Sleeps up to 12 People</strong> </li> <li><strong>Meeting Place for Businesses and Groups</strong></li> <li><strong>Four 3-Way RV Spaces</strong> </li> <li><strong>Swimming Pool & Cabana</strong> </li> <li><strong>Picnic Tables with Umbrellas</strong> </li> <li><strong>Barbeque Grills</strong> </li> <li><strong>Rentals of Boats, Pontoon Boats, Houseboats, Jet Skis, and Water Skis</strong></li> <li><strong>Fishing Guide Service & Fishing Instruction</strong> </li> <li><strong>Fish Cleaning Area</strong> </li> <li><strong>Ship Store for Boating Needs with Tackle and Live Bait</strong></li> <li><strong>Easy Access Boat Launch Ramp</strong> </li> <li><strong>Gas for Sale on the Water for your Boat</strong> </li> <li><strong>Cable TV</strong> </li> <li><strong>Snacks, Ice and Drinks</strong> </li> <li><strong>Free Coffee</strong> </li> <li><strong>Feed the Ducks and Meet Max, the Resort Cat</strong> </li> </ul> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="left"><font color="#0000A0"><big><strong>Things to Do in the Area:</strong></big></font></p> <ul> <font size="3"><strong> <li><strong>Have Lunch or Dinner at Canyon of the Eagles</strong></li> <li>Tour up the Colorado River on a River Cruise</li> <li>Tours and Wine Tasting at Fall Creek Winery </li> <li>Take a Tour at Longhorn Cavern State Park  </li> <li>Tour <a href="../buchanandam/index.htm">Buchanan Dam</a> </li> <li><strong>Take a Scenic Drive Around the Lake</strong></li> <li><strong>Birdwatching and Wildlife Photography</strong></li> <li>Have a Picnic by the Lake</li> <li>Boating, Waterskiing, and Jet Skiing</li> <li>Fishing from our Pier</li> <li><strong>Visit Craft Shows and Festivals at Local Towns</strong></li> <li><strong>Gift and Antique Shopping</strong></li> <li><strong>Golf at Local Golf Courses</strong></li> <li>Visit Museums in Local Towns</li> <li>3 Lakes are within 30 Minutes</li> <li><strong>For Local Events - <a href="../events.htm">Click Here</a></strong></li> </strong></font> </ul> <p align="center"><font color="#0000A0"><strong><big><big>Winter Texans - Don't miss out.  </big></big><br> <big><big>Call now for reservations.</big></big></strong></font></p> <p align="center"><strong><big><big>We are also booking 7-day stays </big></big><br> <big><big>(Sunday to Sunday) for summer 2002.</big></big></strong></p> <p align="center"><img src="sillouettesc.jpg" width="288" height="216" alt="sillouettes on the sunset" border="2"><br> <strong>"Basking in the Afterglow"</strong></p> <p align="left"><font color="#000000"><strong>We, the Haberer's, and the Manager, John Pringle, are looking forward to your visit to Silver Creek Resort.  We are letting the secret out, hoping that Silver Creek Resort will become your favorite vacation spot.</strong></font></p> <p align="left"><font color="#000000"><strong><big>Directions:</big><br> Go 3 miles west of Burnet on Hwy 29.<br> Turn north onto RR 2341.  Go 12 miles.<br> Turn left on CR 128 (Silver Creek Drive).<br> At the Y go left.  You will see our sign.</strong></font></p> <p align="center"><strong><font color="#0000A0"><big><em><big>"The Best Kept Secret in Texas"</big></em></big></font><font color="#000000"><br> <big>On Beautiful Lake Buchanan</big></font></strong></p> <p align="center"><br> <img src="logo2.gif" width="216" height="75" alt="Silver Creek Resort" border="0"></p> <p align="center"><big><big><big><strong>512-756-4854</strong></big></big></big></p> <p align="center"><strong><big><big>1400 CR 128</big></big><br> <big><big>Burnet, Texas 78611</big></big></strong></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.highlandlakes.com/silver" target="_top"><big>www.highlandlakes.com/silver</big></a></p> <p align="center"><big>New owner:  Gary Haberer     Manager:   John Pringle</big><br> <big>24 Hour On Site Management</big></p> <p align="center"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"><strong><a href="cabins.htm" style="text-decoration: none">Cabin Rentals</a> | <a href="boat-rentals.htm" style="text-decoration: none">Boat Rentals</a> | <a href="houseboat.htm" style="text-decoration: none">Houseboat Rentals</a> | <a href="lake-house.htm" style="text-decoration: none">Lake House Rental</a><br> <a href="amenities.htm" style="text-decoration: none">Amenities</a> |<a href="thingstodo.htm" style="text-decoration: none"> Things to Do in the Area</a>  | <a href="restaurant.htm" style="text-decoration: none">Restaurant</a><br> <a href="wilderness.htm" style="text-decoration: none">Wilderness Adventure</a>  | <a href="http://www.highlandlakes.com/silver/index.htm" Target="_top" " style="text-decoration: none" text-decoration: none"><strong>Home Page</strong></a></strong></font></p> <hr> <p 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