The 4,000 acres of Barton Creek are located 15 minutes southwest of downtown Austin on the edge of the Texas Hill Country. Green, rolling hills and a multitude of area lakes make the Hill Country not only a popular vacation destination, but a superb year-round home. Today's Barton Creek community consists of more than a dozen luxurious residential neighborhoods and the renowned Barton Creek Resort and Club.

In 1994 Stratus purchased 4,000 acres of Hill Country land on the southern banks of Barton Creek, and took action to ensure permanent conservation by donating it to the Texas Nature Conservancy. The Barton Creek Preserve now serves to enhance regional water quality and also to protect the habitat of endangered species including the Golden Cheeked Warbler and the Black Capped Vireo.

Most property purchased in the Barton Creek community includes a Property Owners Social Membership at the Barton Creek Country Club. Privileges include swimming, dining, club social events and use of the Spa and Fitness Center.

The golf courses, designed by Tom Fazio, Arnold Palmer and Ben Crenshaw, are a tribute to the game and the unique terrain of the Hill Country. Consistent recipients of awards and distinctions, the golf courses at Barton Creek have been honored by Golf Digest, Golf Magazine, Golfweek/Golf & Travel, and Conde Nast Traveler magazines and have received high rankings in the Dallas Morning News annual Best in Texas Golf survey. The Barton Creek Golf Institute includes the Golf Advantage School, Short Game Academy, Private Lessons and personal Club Fitting Sessions.