Commercial Construction
& Design-Build
Hotels · Restaurants · Resorts
We partner with owners and developers to plan and build hotels, restaurants, resorts, and mixed-use developments in Texas and beyond, when the project is right. 25 years of construction expertise, brought in early so your vision stays clear and your investment well-informed.
We lead with integrity, build with excellence,
and execute with discipline.
Leadership
Lead the mission and own the outcome.
Excellence
Commitment to growth, improvement, and high standards.
Discipline
Dedicated to consistency and continual action.
Commercial Construction for Developers Who Value Minimizing Risk and Maximizing Returns
ELI WOOLSEY
President & Founder
25+ years in commercial construction
Former adjunct professor, Texas State University
Work with a trusted advisor who brings deep expertise in land planning, design coordination, value engineering, and real-world costing, right from the start, when it matters most.
By partnering with owners and developers in pre-construction, we save valuable time, energy, and resources, and align your vision, budget, and timeline so your project moves forward with clarity and confidence.
Commercial Projects
Years in Texas
Family Owned
Commercial Projects
That Define Communities
We represent developers during the construction of resorts, hotels, mixed-use developments, and other project types. These owners know the value of precision during preconstruction, from site feasibility and conceptual estimating to constructability and value engineering.
650 acres. Two locations. One of the top-rated resorts in America. Treehouse cabins, water parks, an Alpine coaster, and nearly 1,000 rentable sites across a multi-phase commercial development built to perform.
Camp Fimfo
A historic Fredericksburg landmark reimagined for modern luxury hospitality. Original limestone meets contemporary wood and steel. The kind of project that becomes the anchor of an entire district.
Albert Hotel
A landmark restaurant inside the historic Buda Mill & Grain campus. Exposed steel trusses, floor-to-ceiling glass walls, and a custom limestone chimney transform a 100-year-old mill site into a premier dining destination.
Roxie's at Buda Mill & Grain
An open-air entertainment venue featuring a custom steel pavilion, oak-shaded outdoor lawns, and a hospitality-grade bar with custom tile work. Built for year-round events in Wimberley.
Neon Armadillo
We do not build homes for everyone. When the vision is clear and the standards are uncompromising, we build something that lasts generations. Stone, steel, and Hill Country character.
Legacy Residential
DESIGN-BUILD
CONSTRUCTION.
NEW BRAUNFELS
& FREDERICKSBURG.
We are a design-build construction firm with locations in New Braunfels and Fredericksburg, Texas. Founded in 2006 and led by a team with 25+ years of construction experience, we have completed hundreds of projects, from resorts and banks to medical facilities, retail centers, restaurants, and multi-family housing.
Most recently, we led the development and construction of Camp Fimfo, two family-centered outdoor resorts spanning approximately 650 acres in New Braunfels and Waco, with nearly 1,000 rentable sites, waterparks, an Alpine coaster, and more.
Our specialties include design-build services, land development, owner representation, project management, general contracting, and pre-construction coordination.
What We Build
Years of Family Legacy
In Completed Projects
Texas Hill Country Offices
Full-Time Professionals
LEADERSHIP
ELI WOOLSEY
President & Founder
Eli is a general contractor with 20 years of extensive experience in construction management and real estate development, primarily focusing on design-build commercial construction. As the Founder and President of Woolsey, he has successfully led the visioning, creation, and implementation of management systems for construction projects, development partnerships, and master planning initiatives. He has served as an adjunct professor in the Construction Science Department at Texas State University, and serves on the regional board of advisors for American Bank.
JULIE WOOLSEY
Senior Vice President
Julie has been part of the company for nearly two decades, and her foundational leadership skills have been instrumental in the company's success. Her outstanding work ethic and attention to detail are vital to the organization. She oversees the executive leadership team, manages the accounting department, and plays a key role in hiring. Owners appreciate her tenacity to advocate on their behalf. Her reputation within the company is that of a fierce leader with exceptional integrity.
LEON WOOLSEY
Chief Operations Officer
Leon is a passionate construction enthusiast with a diverse skillset that includes artisan woodworking and overall operations management. He holds a degree in Construction Science and Management from Texas State University. Leon's leadership abilities are rooted in his experience as a successful college football player, where he honed skills in teamwork, grit, and work ethic. Throughout his tenure, Leon has been a pivotal management leader, with an extensive knowledge of construction and the ability to motivate others.
GLENN ROBLIN
Chief Estimator
Glenn attended Texas State University and received a Bachelor's in Construction Science and Management and an MBA. He is a licensed Commercial General Contractor with the ICC and is excellent at managing multiple bid due dates, procurement processes, and solicitation of construction documents.
KATE WOOLSEY
Chief Marketing Officer
Kate has always has over 15 years of real estate experience as well as design. She has held her real estate license for nearly a decade and leads the company's marketing department, as well as representing the company with real estate investments and developments. Her vision with design and deep understanding of the real estate market are great benefits to the team.
KEATON LAIN
Director of Development & Preconstruction
Keaton attended Texas State University in San Marcos and received a Master's Degree in Construction Science. He has an extensive background in project management, land development, high-end custom home building, civil engineering, and owner consulting services over a 20+ year career. As a licensed real estate agent, Keaton understands the complex dynamics between real estate, construction, and land development, and is instrumental in building a strong pipeline of projects.
Where Smart
Commercial Projects Start
We get involved before you buy the land, sign the lease, or hire an architect. Developers, investors, and institutions come to us first because we help them build smarter from day one.
Deal Evaluation
Before You Buy the Land
Feasibility analysis, budget reality checks, and highest-and-best-use insights. We help you understand what a site can support before you commit capital.
Preconstruction Advisory
Before You Hire an Architect
Site planning, budgeting, deal structuring, and risk assessment. Real construction intelligence to underwrite the deal, not guesswork.
Full Design-Build
Before You Break Ground
Complete project delivery from concept through certificate of occupancy. Advisory insights carry through every design decision and construction milestone.
Strategic Partnership
Selective Equity Participation
For the right projects, we go beyond building. We partner with selective equity participation aligned with our expertise and your vision.
Your Land Has More
to Give.
Large acreage properties in the Texas Hill Country hold tremendous earning potential. Woolsey walks your property, identifies every opportunity: glamping, event venues, short-term rentals, agritourism, and builds the additions that turn your land into a revenue engine.
Call Woolsey and discover what your land can truly do.
Let's Talk About
What You're Building
Whether you're in the early stages of a concept or ready to break ground, we'd love to hear about your project. Request a consultation and we'll walk through your vision, share what we're seeing in the market, and help map out a clear path forward.
New Braunfels (HQ)
2111 S I-35 South Frontage Rd
Suite 2110, New Braunfels, TX 78130