Texas’ finest private club community would not be complete without its own world-class fitness facility. Take a tour of FIT Club with our Director of Fitness, Michael Perkola, below.
For the past seven years, the Boot Ranch culinary experience has been curated by Executive Chef Casey McQueen.
Chef Casey studied at a culinary school in England before beginning his career in Washington D.C. There, he was an apprentice of James Beard Award-winning chef Ann Cashion. Reflecting on the apprenticeship, Chef Casey says “It was a great experience for me. I thought I knew how to cook until I went there.”Our resident fitness expert: Michael Perkola
At the helm of FIT Club is our Director of Fitness, Michael Perkola. Michael has been working in fitness full-time since 2013 and is certified in yoga, personal training, corrective exercise, and medical exercise.
Michael’s extensive background in yoga, meditation, and personal training qualifies him to teach a wide variety of classes for our members. These classes include:
- Strength Training – Using free weights and machines to build muscle.
- Yoga – Practicing a mild yoga sequence sourced from Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga.
- Flexibility Training – Using a foam roller and stretches to relieve tension.
Michael’s classes and personal training services are helpful to Boot Ranch members of all ages and abilities. This includes seniors and those with medical conditions. In fact, Michael earned a certification as a Medical Exercise Specialist, enabling him to develop corrective and post-rehabilitative fitness plans.
He is deeply passionate about his goal for Boot Ranch members: To cultivate health, strength, and wisdom through physical and mental training.
“Boot Ranch provides a workplace with a beautiful environment (What a view!), a well-equipped gym, and friendly people interested in fitness.”
Director of Fitness, Michael Perkola
Everything you need for a well-rounded workout
FIT Club is located at the Ranch Club, which also features an open-air pavilion, pool, basketball and tennis courts, and is a short walk from the Putting Park and sports field.
The expansive 3,700-square-foot facility is equipped with everything needed for an optimal workout, including:
- Weightlifting machines, such as a leg press, squat rack, and multi-function cable machines
- Cardiovascular machines, including treadmills, stationary bicycles, ellipticals, a Stairmaster, and a Peloton
- Dumbbells
- Kettlebells
- Foam rollers
- Yoga mats
- BOSU balls
Members and guests with food allergies can dine with confidence due to the team’s dedication to safety protocols that prevent cross-contamination. The kitchen includes a dedicated gluten-free fryer for extra member safety.
Whether on or off the menu, tailoring meals to individual tastes and needs is built into the Boot Ranch dining DNA, making every meal a special and personalized experience.
Where to Dine at Boot Ranch
There are multiple locations where members may enjoy Boot Ranch cuisine. These include:
- The Clubhouse, including the Wine Terrace (shown above)
- The Ranch Club – featuring wood-fire pizza
- The Men’s Grill – a favorite for post-golf refreshments (and stories)
- Snacks and treats are also available at Metzger Market.
- Coming Soon – The Lake Club Clubhouse
Unparalleled Hill Country views
Floor-to-ceiling windows surround both the main space and the Movement Studio, providing panoramic views of the beautiful Texas Hill Country. This allows our members to be inspired by the serene surroundings while they exercise.
Experience FIT Club in person
Like all of Boot Ranch’s legendary recreation offerings, FIT Club is best experienced in person during a personalized Discovery Visit.
You and your family will also see private Club amenities such as:
- Envy-worthy Boot Ranch Golf
- Our majestic 55,000-square-foot Clubhouse Village
- The 19th-century-built Metzger Market
- Our Lake Club, which is brimming with good country fun
- … and much more.
Homesites range from the $700,000s to more than $4 million. New homes typically range from the upper $2 millions to more than $10 million.
A multi-generational membership is conferred for each property purchase. This allows your parents, children, grandchildren, and all their spouses to enjoy the club as members rather than guests.
Fewer than 100 available homesites remain at Boot Ranch. If you’re ready to build your legacy in the scenic Texas Hill Country, time is of the essence.
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