I feel I have to add a few things. I am the one who wrote the review with the most “likes” that is at the top of page 1 dated February 4, 2016 and a member of the family. I want to clear some things up
1) No, we don’t shoot people. Nor do we threaten to shoot people
2) No, we do not harass people for taking pictures from the road or near the main gate
3) Yes, we have security. Some you can clearly see from the road. Some you cannot
4) Yes, people do live there. All age groups.
5) Yes, it is a working vibrant farm
So, have fun, stay on the road. Remember it’s just a prop from a movie. Nothing more.
I am a member of the family that owns this house. For those that have been to the road outside the drive, I am the one who wrote the flyer. So what I am saying here you can take as gospel.
1) The house is private. No exceptions. You can take photos from the road of course
2) The house is on a working farm. And people DO live there. The house is undergoing total restoration as some of you might have seen
3) The family is part of "Old Austin". Some have asked why have the house in the movie and not expect day trippers? The reason is simple. As part of "Old Austin" we wanted to encourage film production in and around the city. Early on there was little or no activity at the house. Hence the reason to allow for part 2 to be filmed
4) Remember....TCM is NOT real. This is simply a prop from a movie. Nothing more.
5) The house used to be where UT stands today. It deserves respect. Hence the current restoration.
Finally, please remember, yet again, the house is on private property. Respect that fact and the house itself, and feel free to take photo's from the road.
Thank you