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No place be er to stay than Dripping Springs

When it comes to places to stay in the Hill Country, no one does it better than Dripping Springs.

What separates the Dripping Springs area from other locales is not only the quality of the places but also the wide variety of options available to guests. From staying in the city to out in the country or from simple hotel service to RV-park living, there is a place for everyone.

One of the more established resorts in the area is Camp Lucy. Famous for Ian’s Chapel, a church building imported from Vietnam, Camp Lucy’s expansive landscape is full of eyecatching buildings.

“Camp Lucy has the most striking architecture due in great part to the antiques and Vietnamese buildings that were imported to create this resort,” co-owner Kim Hanks says. “Where the magic really takes shape is in the hands of our world-class employees who work together to create the famous Camp Lucy Experience each day. We have something for everyone whether it be leisure travel, a corporate retreat, wedding and everything in between. Pairing that with unique design and

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delicious cuisine, it’s quite a combination.”

From luxurious in-house amenities to outdoor amenities such as the resort pool, restaurant and bar, hiking trail and re pit, Camp Lucy creates a phenomenal experience for wedding parties, event attendees and any and all other visitors to Dripping Springs. is experience is only enhanced by its proximity to local shops, businesses and attractions.

“Camp Lucy is nestled amongst countless wineries, distilleries and breweries,” Hanks says. “ ere are also outstanding parks, artisans and interesting independent shops all around us. ere is much to see, taste and do once you arrive on property.”

“We match new and exciting activities with a sense of southern hospitality and comfort from the second a guest enters the Camp Lucy gates,” she added.

While some might enjoy the full Dripping Springs experience, others simply want to get away. For them, Harrod’s Hill Country Hideaway is the perfect lodging destination. Opened in May, Harrod’s Hill Country Hideaway o ers vacation cottage rentals that surpass the standard stay.

“We went out of the way to pay attention to detail,” says Monte Harrod, co-owner of Harrod’s Hill Country Hideaway. “ e homes are really nice, luxurious, and rst class everything from the tile shower and bathroom to the xtures to the king size bed. We went above and beyond to not provide something that was basic.”

Harrod’s Hill Country Hideaway gives its guests plenty of room to enjoy the peace and quiet of the outdoors. Amenities include a king bed, sleeper sofa, shower, co ee bar, refrigerator, microwave, patio/ deck, kitchen, bathroom, washer and dryer in every room.

“We tried to create something that was a little more private,” Harrod said. “ is way people feel like they are truly experiencing the Texas Hill Country and not just a big lot with houses stacked on top of each other.”

HILL COUNTRY HIDEAWAY

Another non-traditional choice just opened up for Dripping Springs visitors with the opening of e Fitz RV Resort in April. A high-end RV resort in the middle of the Hill Country, e Fitz has some of the most gorgeous landscapes in the area — what they describe as “pure Hill Country.”

“It’s a beautiful park, and [guests] love the sunsets,” says Jill Fredenburg, co-owner of the Fitz. “Our motto is ‘Slow down and take in the sunset.’”

With amenities such as a community center, repits, a dog park, showers, bathroom facilities, laundry machines and more, e Fitz o ers everything needed for a RV trip, while still allowing visitors to enjoy and commune with the nature around them.

“Our overlook observation deck o ers views of the hill country and sunset that are truly special and worth the price of admission,” Fredenburg says. “Our proximity to state parks, breweries, wineries, and wedding venues puts us in the hot spot of what makes Dripping Springs, Dripping Springs.”

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Lodging & RV

DRIPPIN’ INN 304 Mercer Street Dripping Springs, TX 78620 512-750-5755 facebook.com/drippininn THE MERLOWE 13555 Nutty Brown Road Austin, TX 78737 512-940-7797 merlowe.com

MT. GAINOR INN 2390 Prochnow Road Dripping Springs, TX 78620 512-858-0982 mtgainorinn.com

MYSTIC SKY RANCH 5818 Ranch Road 165 Dripping Springs, TX 78620 830-833-0799 mysticskyranch.com

THE ALEXANDER AT CREEK ROAD 6730 Creek Road Dripping Springs, TX 78620 866-515-1142 thealexanderatcreekroad.com

ARBOR HOUSE OF DRIPPING SPRINGS 931 Sycamore Creek Dripping Springs, TX 78620 281-923-7308 arborhouseofds.com

ASANTE LODGING & EVENTS 16580 Fitzhugh Road Dripping Springs, TX 78620 512-829-1046 stayasante.com

BEST WESTERN JOHNSON CITY INN 107 South Hwy. 281 at Hwy. 290 Johnson City, TX 78636 830-868-4044 bestwesternjohnsoncity.com

CAMP DAVID RETREAT 4451 McGregor Dripping Springs, TX 78620 512-560-3238 campdavidretreat.com

CAMP LUCY RESORT 3509 Creek Rd Dripping Springs, TX 78620 512-894-4400 camplucy.com

CANYON ROAD OLIVE RANCH 218 Canyon Road Johnson City, TX 78636 214-907-4603 oliveranch.org

CARTER CREEK WINERY RESORT & SPA 4064 US Highway 290 Johnson City, TX 78636 877-232-0138 cartercreek.com

COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT 1002 Rob Shelton Blvd Dripping Springs, TX 78620 512-894-2897 marriott.com/AUSDI

DEER RUN BED AND BREAKFAST 20 Long Creek Road Austin, TX 78737 512-633-5595 deerrunbandb.com FALL CREEK VINEYARDS 18059A FM 1826 Driftwood, TX 78619 512-858-4050 fcv.com

HARROD’S HILL COUNTRY HIDEAWAY 2193 Harmon Hills Rd Dripping Springs, TX 78620 512-878-9151 harrodshillcountryhideaway.com

HILL COUNTRY CASITAS 7400 McGregor Ln Dripping Springs, TX 78620 512-829-1558 hillcountrycasitas.com

HILL COUNTRY PREMIER LODGING 3 Palos Verdes Drive Wimberley, TX 78676 512-847-7460 hillcountrypremier.com

HILLSIDE ACRES RETREAT 4032 RR 3232 Johnson City, TX 78636 830-868-7515 hillsideacresretreat.com

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS 333 Hwy 290 E, Suite 500 Dripping Springs, TX 78620 512-858-0280 hiexpress.com

HOMESTEAD AT THE DRIPPING SPRINGS 500 Mercer St Dripping Springs, TX 78620 512-858-4547 dshomesteadbandb.com

I LOVE DRIPPING SPRINGS VACATIONS 2400B W Hwy 290 Suite 4 Dripping Springs, TX 78620 512-640-7941 ilovedrippingspringsvacations.com

LUCKY ARROW RETREAT 3600 Bell Springs Road Dripping Springs, TX 78620 512-400-4197 luckyarrowretreat.com

MERCER DANCEHALL CABINS 23490 Ranch Road 12 Driftwood, TX 78619 www.mercerdancehall.com NEST VACATION RENTALS 1503 Spring Garden Rd Austin, TX 78746 512-422-8503 nestvr.com

OUTPOST MOTEL 26200 RR 12 S Dripping Springs, TX 78620 512-858-0052 OutpostMotelTX.com

REVIVAL DSTX 102 Bluff St Dripping Springs, TX 78620 512-565-5064 revivaldstx.com

RUSTX RANCH 3607 Lone Man Mountain Rd. Wimberley, TX 78676 512-766-8641 rustxranch.com

SLEEP INN & SUITES 2720 East US Hwy. 290 Dripping Springs, TX 78620 512-858-2400 choicehotels.com/texas/drippingsprings/sleep-inn-hotels/txe80

SONESTA BEE CAVE AUSTIN 12525 Bee Cave Parkway Bee Cave, TX 78738 512-483-5915 sonesta.com/sonesta-hotels-resorts/ tx/bee-cave/sonesta-bee-cave-austin

STAR HOUSE BED AND BREAKFAST 3230 Ranch Road 165 Dripping Springs, TX 78620 512-689-6950 starhousebandb.com

TYROSA RANCH  DRIPPING SPRINGS LODGING & RETREAT 775 Pioneer Trail Dripping Springs, TX 78620 512-222-8481 tyrosaranch.com THE YURTOPIAN DRIPPING, LLC 7000 McGregor Lane Dripping Springs, TX 78620 512-720-0405 theyurtopian.com

RV PARKS

COTTONWOOD CREEK RV PARK 2951 RR 165 Dripping Springs, TX 78620 512-858-0321 cottonwoodcreekrvpark.com

DRIPPING SPRINGS RANCH PARK 1042 Event Center Drive Dripping Springs, TX 78620 512-894-2390 drippingspringsranchpark.com

DRIPPING SPRINGS RV PARK 250 Windy Hills Rd. Dripping Springs, TX 78620 512-649-8913 dsrvpark.com

THE FITZ RV RESORT 6990 West Fitzhugh Rd Dripping Springs, TX 78620 512-923-9125 fitzrv.com

HENLY RV PARK 710 Henly Loop Dripping Springs, TX 78620 512-660-1273 henlyrvpark.com

SUNSET RV RESORT 16910 Hamilton Pool Road Austin, TX 78738 512-632-7878 sunsetrvresort.com