Vol. 1 · No. 08 · October 2026Field notes from the west side of AustinLake TravisHighway 71West Austin

The Westsider: field notes from the west side of Austin, by Diana Roberts

Illustrative map of Highway 71 from Austin west to Llano, with the general area of Amansanu between Llano and Fredericksburg

Cover story · No. 08 · October 2026

Guests and owners only. Aman’s first ranch, west of Austin.

Aman’s first ranch is planned between Llano and Fredericksburg, at the far end of the Highway 71 drive. For when the middle of nowhere is exactly where you want to be.

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Amansanu: Aman’s Private Texas Ranch, for Guests and Owners Only

Aman is planning Amansanu, its first ranch retreat, on 1,600 acres between Llano and Fredericksburg, with a limited collection of homes on 10+ acre lots. What’s announced, what isn’t, and why it is a place for guests and owners only.

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What Highway 71’s Next Growth Wave Means for West Austin

Private golf, a wellness resort, a planned town and conservation land are all arriving along Highway 71. What is being built west of Austin, where things stand in October 2026, and what it means if you own or are buying on the west side.