Gruene Family Home

Gruene Family Home is a Victorian-style residence built in 1872 in New Braunfels. The structure features original elements like high ceilings, antique furnishings, and restored period fixtures that reflect how people lived during that era.

Henry D. Gruene built this house as one of the first structures in the Gruene community, which started as a cotton plantation in the 1800s. The property later became an important landmark in the settlement's development.

The residence reflects German-speaking settlement in Texas through its building style and construction methods from early New Braunfels. The rooms tell the story of how pioneers brought their European traditions and daily habits into Texan life.

The house now operates as an inn with guest rooms furnished with period pieces and antique fixtures. Visitors should expect older, traditional furnishings and a setting designed to feel like the original era.

The house retains original details like claw foot bathtubs and deep pedestal sinks that have been carefully maintained from the original era. These bathroom fixtures show how much Victorian households valued comfort and refined living.

Location: New Braunfels

Address: 1275 Gruene Road

GPS coordinates: 29.73799,-98.10417

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:03