Inn at Dos Brisas
10000 Champion Drive, Washington, Texas
Luxury accommodations and fine dining on this 331 acre ranch.
T: +1 (979) 277-7750. 9 haciendas and casitas. $500+
www.dosbrisas.com
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Washington County
Renowned for its blooming bluebonnet fields, rolling hills and scenic views, Washington County is known as the “birthplace of Texas”. Here in the heart of Texas in 1936, Sam Houston and 59 delegates gathered together to make a formal declaration of independence from Mexico. From 1836 to 1846, the Republic of Texas proudly but precariously existed as a separate and unique nation.
Texas Hill Country
Majestic oak trees, acres of wildflowers, giant limestone rocks and gently rolling hills. Birthplace and home of the 36th U.S. president. Located in the heart of Texas, the Hill Country begins about one hour’s drive east of Austin and one hour north of San Antonio. Fredericksburg, a Hill Country town, possesses a rich Germanic heritage and has many festivals, biergartens, b&b’s and antique shops; it is a favorite weekend getaway destination for Texan urbanites.
Sage Hill Inn and Spa
4444 W FM 150, Kyle TX 78640
Boutique hotel sits on 90 acres of Texas Hill Country and trails, 30 minutes from Austin. 3-course dinner included.
T: 800-579-768615. guest rooms, incl. 4 cottages.
www.sagehill.com
Rose Hill Manor
Stonewall, Texas
A Charleston-style plantation house sitting 40 rolling Hill Country acres. The elegant romantic hotel perches on a gentle hill, offering a spectacular view of the Pedernales River Valley. Rose Hill is located in Stonewall, 15 minutes from Fredericksburg, and is known for its food and local Texas wines.
US$ 145- T: +1 877 767-2445
www.rose-hill.com
Austin
Hip Austin is the self-proclaimed “music capital of the world”.
Hotel St. Cecelia
112 Academy Dr., Austin, TX
This historic mansion with a soulful rock-n-roll design vibe is located on a secluded woodsy estate in Austin’s South Congress District.
T: +1 512 852-2400. 14 rooms and bungalows. US$ 300-
www.hotelsaintcecilia.com
San Antonio
Home to the Alamo, America’s most famous Spanish mission. San Antonio has a lovely cobble and flagstoned river walk that meanders several miles through downtown past specialty boutiques, nightclubs, sidewalk cafes, hotels and parks.
Ogé House & Carriage Houses
209 Washington St., San Antonio, Texas
This Texas romantic hotel is an historic 1857 mansion set on 1.5 acres on the banks of the San Antonio river overlooking the famed Riverwalk. Located in San Antonio’s King William Historic District, the Oge House is a short four block stroll to the main Riverwalk loop in the center of downtown.
T: +1 210 223-2353. 10 room b&b. US$ 155-
www.nobleinns.com
West Texas, Big Bend National Part
The Big Sky Country of West Texas has vast open spaces, wildflowers, and is miles from anywhere. West Texas includes Big Bend National Park with its stunning high desert, red and brown mountains to hike. Utterly remote.
Cibolo Creek Ranch
P.O. Box 44, Shafter, Texas
Three 19th century adobe forts converted into luxury lodgings.
T: +1 915 229-3737 18 rooms. US$ 340-, includes all meals, horses.
www.cibolocreekranch.com
Marfa, West Texas
Named after a Dostoyevsky character, Marfa is the setting for James Dean’s last movie “Giant”. The tiny (pop. 2,500) high desert town of Marfa added a hip art counterpoint to its cowboy heritage when NYC minimalist sculptor Donald Judd moved here in the 1970’s, buying the local decommissioned fort and other abandoned buildings and installing his work and others he admired. It is now one of the largest and most important permanent installations of contemporary art in America.
Thunderbird Motel
601 West San Antonio St., Marfa, Texas
New owners remodeled this 1959-era motel, putting it on the cutting edge of Marfa hipness. The motel includes a film library and such things as Polaroid cameras, vintage typewriters and record players to borrow.
T: +1 432 729-4326. 24 rooms. $79-
www.thunderbirdmarfa.com
Hotel Paisano
207 N. Highland Ave., Marfa, TX
Mission-style hotel exuding old-school glamour. Elizabeth Taylor, James Dean and Rock Hudson stayed here in the 1950’s while filming Giant.
T: +1 866 729-3669. 33 rooms. US$ 99-
www.hotelpaisano.com
Hotel Cosmico
802 S. Highland Ave., Marfa, TX
Blame it on our love for the desert, quirky chic, and most of all, vintage Airstream trailers (known in their day as the “Cadillac of trailers”) but we couldn’t resist adding El Cosmico.
6 trailers. US$ 75-
www.elcosmico.com
East Texas
Bayou and lake country, bordered by Lousiana. Major cities include Dallas and Ft. Worth.