The Plant at Kyle, designed by Lake|Flato Architects in 1989, is re-purposed from structural materials of an industrial building moved from San Antonio's Alamo Cement Plant. photo © Rino Pizzi

Located steps away from the bedrooms, porch, and kitchen, the swimming pool area is adjacent to the lawn and, beyond the fence, the prairie field. photo © Rino Pizzi

The roomy screened-in porch, with its soaring height and extended L-shape configuration, offers dramatic spaces for groups large and small. Large glass doors open into the dining room. photo © Rino Pizzi

A steel stair cuts across the limestone wall, creating a niche perfect for flowers, a bar, or buffet. Incorporated from the original Alamo Cement Plant, the re-purposed industrial hardware provides access to the North Bedroom and patio 'sleeping porch'. photo © JacobTermansen

The porch continues with a more intimate area off the living room. photo © Rino Pizzi

A dramatic feature of the large, open living room is the inglenook fireplace, with adjacent alcove seating, as well as a couch and two armchairs. photo © JacobTermansen

The dining room is a comfortable, flexible space for gatherings of all kinds. photo © Chris Archer

A roomy, modern, well-equipped kitchen is an attraction for cooks. photo © Rino Pizzi

The porch provides wraparound views of the lawn and prairie. photo © Rino Pizzi

A metal stairway leads from the screened porch to a terrace sitting area with unique views of the surrounding landscape. photo © Chris Archer

The upstairs sitting area features a hanging bed, great for afternoon naps or midnight moon-viewing. photo © Robert Currie

The second floor north bedroom features a queen-sized bed, private bath with Jacuzzi tub, and views of the north fields. Reached from metal stairway leading from the porch, the room is entered off to an open sitting area featuring a hanging bed, great for afternoon naps or midnight moon-viewing. photo © Rino Pizzi

The master bedroom contains a king-sized bed and a set of two bunkbeds, large closet, and bathroom, and large windows with views of the lawn to the east and courtyard, garden, and lawn to the west. photo © Rino Pizzi

The large master bath features a Jacuzzi tub. photo © Rino Pizzi

This entrance-level bedroom features two queen-size beds. It sits next to the swimming pool and is connected to the main house by a sheltered breezeway. photo © Robert Currie

The prairie wildscape of native plants and grasses which surrounds the Plant at Kyle continually changes with the seasons. photo © Martha Kinscherff

The rustic paths and trails surrounding The Plant provide picturesque scenery for formal events or casual escapes. photo © Local Embers

The screen porch set up for an elegant seated dinner. photo © Sarah Gross

The party is starting! The screen porch is a wonderful reception space that comfortably accommodates both small and large groups of guests. photo © Suzi Q. Varin

A grove of trees on the lawn provide a romantic backdrop for a wedding ceremony. photo © Suzi Q. Varin

The lawn can also be set up for dining al fresco. photo © Suzi Q. Varin

Taking advantage of the temperate climate of the Texas Hill Country, the Plant offers many open areas that connect the indoors and outside, including the wide glass doors to the kitchen and dining room. photo © JacobTermansen

Whether you are having a party or enjoying a quiet getaway, The Plant at Kyle is a unique venue at the edge of the Texas hill country. photo © Chris Archer