Overview
After 13 years of operation under David & Bex Hale, Scott & Lynda Irvine purchased Relics Ranch in December 2024. The property was renamed to Relics Reserve at that time, but the beautiful 11-acre estate grounds, two homes, pool/hot tub, and other structures that adorn the property remain in their original form.
The Irvines have embarked on a number of improvement projects that are already complete or are in progress for 2025 to enhance guests' vacation experiences.
Relics Reserve boasts a truly unique esthetic unmatched by other short term rental properties in the beautiful Texas Hill Country. From its proximity to the quaint Wimberley town square with abundant shops, art galleries, and restaurants, to local wineries and breweries within walking distance, to other tourist attractions a short drive away, Relics Reserve offers much more than the typical vacation rental property.
Past & Present
Scott and Lynda met in 1993 while attending Southwest Texas State University, now Texas State University, located 15 miles away from Relics Reserve in San Marcos, TX. Eat'Em Up Cats! Scott graduated from SWT with a BBA in Accounting in 1994 and is a member of Pi Kappa Alpha. Lynda completed her studies at the University of St. Thomas with a BS in Psychology and Houston Christian University with a MS in Human Resources Management in 1998 and is a member of Chi Omega.
After marrying in 1995 and moving to Houston, Scott & Lynda grew their family with the addition of 3 sons and 1 grandson who were born and raised in west Houston and Katy, TX.
The Irvines have also been blessed with successful careers in public accounting and the upstream oil & gas industry. Scott is the majority shareholder and managing partner of ABIP CPA & Advisors www.abipcpa.com headquartered in Houston with offices in San Antonio, New Braunfels, and The Woodlands. Lynda served as the Chief Human Resources Officer in a number of upstream producing and service companies for over 25 years. Lynda also served on the Boards/Leadership Teams of several Texas based non-profit organizations focused on early child development and advocacy for substance misuse education, prevention, and treatment.
Beyond the Irvines' love of family, nature, travel, sports, and all things Texas State University, Scott & Lynda's entrepreneurial spirit has led them to own and operate a number of businesses: long term rental properties, restaurants/bars including the famous 50-year old Grin's Restaurant and Bar in San Marcos, TX. https://grinsrestaurant.com/ (only 20 mins away!), and Relics Reserve in the amazing town of Wimberley, TX.
The Irvines reside in Bellaire, TX., have a second home in Wimberley, TX., and lake front property in Buffalo, TX.