We arrived in Austin Thursday evening and Ashley picked us up and drove us to the Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa. The 405-acre property (http://www.lostpines.hyatt.com/) is just 20 miles away from downtown Austin and was built on a former pecan orchard. With 492 guest rooms, most with private balcony or patio, the resort offers a "lodge" feel and immediately makes you feel cozy upon arriving. Activities here are endless, from Spa Django to the Renegade Equestrian Center to the Wolfdancer Golf Club, as well as hiking in McKinney Roughs Nature Park, white water rafting on the Colorado River, and fun-in-the-sun at the Crooked River Water Park.
Dining options are also endless at Stories Fine Dining Establishment (which we enjoyed), the more casual and colorful Firewheel Café, Old Buck’s Poolside Grill, Shellers Barrelhouse Bar and Grill (with live entertainment), Major Neighbor’s Grill, and McDade's Emporium and Ice Cream Saloon (a throwback to an earlier era and coffee all day long).
Dining options are also endless at Stories Fine Dining Establishment (which we enjoyed), the more casual and colorful Firewheel Café, Old Buck’s Poolside Grill, Shellers Barrelhouse Bar and Grill (with live entertainment), Major Neighbor’s Grill, and McDade's Emporium and Ice Cream Saloon (a throwback to an earlier era and coffee all day long).
We were treated to a fabulous five-course dinner at Stories (Julia Roberts has eaten here) where Amanda provided exceptional service and Chef Winston made sure we enjoyed the finest in the resort's cuisine. Crystal and Ashley joined us. Ali said she felt like we were on Top Chef! We started with a goat cheese polenta with locally-grown mushrooms and peppers, then enjoyed cauliflower carraway soup. I loved the quail with pomegrante and molasses glaze, as well as the bacon (cured on site) paired with fresh avocado and the filet mignon. Ashley liked the scallops and we were all surprised with the roasted lobster, venison and lamp chops. Dessert was perfect....I LOVED the creme brulee sampler (vanilla, coconut, expresso). In fact, when Amanda was reviewing the dessert options, I bursted out with "You had me at creme brulee." The wine pairings with each course were perfect!
The resort is located near Bastrop, TX, which was named "Most Historic Small Town in Texas" for the number of buildings listed on the historical register. Bastrop is rich with history and folklore, and self-guided tours feature 130 historic homes and buildings, including the Bastrop County Museum and the Opera House, which first opened in 1898 and is today a thriving center for the performing arts. Wander down Main Street, filled with interesting stores, restaurants, art galleries, antique shops and more. For the outdoor enthusiast, nearby Bastrop State Park offers an endless array of activities the entire family can enjoy. Rent a canoe, go swimming, hike, bike along trails, go fishing, or just enjoy a quiet picnic and watch the wildlife.
The resort is located near Bastrop, TX, which was named "Most Historic Small Town in Texas" for the number of buildings listed on the historical register. Bastrop is rich with history and folklore, and self-guided tours feature 130 historic homes and buildings, including the Bastrop County Museum and the Opera House, which first opened in 1898 and is today a thriving center for the performing arts. Wander down Main Street, filled with interesting stores, restaurants, art galleries, antique shops and more. For the outdoor enthusiast, nearby Bastrop State Park offers an endless array of activities the entire family can enjoy. Rent a canoe, go swimming, hike, bike along trails, go fishing, or just enjoy a quiet picnic and watch the wildlife.
This morning I had a fabulous Django Massage (thank you Robin) at the Spa, and Ali and I enjoyed our time in the steam room. We are off to the city and our next stop at The Driskill Hotel. Stay tuned!
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