New Braunfels Historic Site to Become Multi-Use Destination

A group of local entrepreneurs and business owners hope to transform and repurpose a Castell Avenue historical landmark into a public destination with restaurants, bars, coffee shops, retail, open park space, a stage for live music and a splash pad.

Co-Op Marketplace, a nearly 2.5-acre multi-use development adapted from the former New Braunfels Producers Co-Op, is anticipated to open in the fall of 2024, with construction slated to start next year.The project includes adapting the agricultural buildings on site to fit the requirements of the space, including transforming the 65-foot tall grain silo into the market’s west entrance.

The new development will feature over an acre of outdoor space for visitors to enjoy, which includes a splash pad, 4,000 square feet of artificial turf, seating and shade trees. The marketplace will include more than 25,000 square feet of indoor space to serve as a home for retail and culinary tenants.