J
on Wolfe, the country singer‑turned‑tequila entrepreneur, calls New Braunfels, Texas, home. In the fall of 2022 he and his wife, Amber, purchased a 3,500‑square‑foot, three‑bedroom, 3.5‑bath custom‑built house on a one‑acre lot in the Hill Country. The nearly finished home, a blend of modern and traditional elements, became a canvas for the couple’s shared design vision.
The couple’s decision to buy this property came after a strategic pivot. They had originally bought land in Driftwood and begun designing a home there, only to realize the distance from family and the difficulty of the market. Selling the Driftwood plot and moving to New Braunfels proved financially sound and allowed them to join a community they wanted to be part of. When the builder’s original buyers fell through due to rising lumber costs, Wolfe and Amber stepped in with three months left before completion, taking control of the project’s final stages.
Wolfe describes the house’s style as “modern traditional,” a mix common in the Hill Country. The kitchen, a highlight for Amber’s culinary passions, combines classic farmhouse charm with contemporary touches. The interior features vaulted ceilings ranging from 14 to 17 feet, giving the rooms a grand feel. Most of the house uses faux‑wood ceramic flooring, a durable choice that the couple later applied to the master bedroom. If they could redo it, they would opt for hardwood.
Design is a duet for the couple. Wolfe says, “I give Amber four options, and as long as I’m comfortable with all four, we find a middle ground.” Their collaborative process extends to every room, from the living area to the master suite. They sourced a Venetian chandelier from Old World Antiques and incorporated Ralph Lauren‑inspired American traditional décor, balanced with industrial accents in the man cave.
The man cave, Wolfe’s “sanctuary room,” is a private retreat painted in Sherwin‑Williams’ Tricorn Black. It features tall ceilings, black velvet curtains, gold and brass trim, and a custom door that creates a secluded atmosphere. The space houses Wolfe’s guitars, a tequila bar for his Juan Lobo Tequila brand, a large TV, and a collection of tour posters and memorabilia. Amber’s love of movies is reflected in the room’s ability to transform into a movie theater with curtains and a comfortable seating arrangement.
Sentimental touches abound. A coffee table from Four Hands serves as a shadow box, holding items that reflect both Wolfe’s and Amber’s interests: Beatles memorabilia, Sinatra records, rocks, design books, and a vintage safe purchased from Facebook Marketplace. The safe, heavy and historic, will become a cigar humidor. The room also contains a wine fridge for Napa Valley selections, a cowhide rug gifted by Randy Travis, and warm, classic lighting rather than LEDs.
Wolfe’s passion for football is evident in the décor, with references to Texas Longhorns, Texas State, Rangers, and Spurs. The man cave’s layout includes custom vinyl shelving, a record player, and a wine fridge, making it a hub for relaxation after touring and business travel. The space’s dark palette and industrial elements provide a counterpoint to the more traditional aspects of the home, creating a balanced aesthetic that feels both rugged and refined.
Overall, Wolfe’s New Braunfels residence is a testament to his dual careers: a country music star and a tequila entrepreneur. The house’s modern‑traditional design, collaborative interior work, and personalized man cave reflect his lifestyle and creative pursuits, while the one‑acre setting offers privacy and a connection to the Texas Hill Country community.
