HAUTE FINDS
Austin Hill Country
YOUR GUIDE TO THE BEST OF LOCAL IN THE HILL COUNTRY // SPRING 2023
YOUR GUIDE TO THE BEST OF LOCAL IN THE HILL COUNTRY // SPRING 2023
ROK Golf Bee Cave (opening in April) is excited to bring "seriously fun" golf to the Hill Country! Featuring 5 Trackman bays, top instructors and early to late 7 day a week hours - ROK Golf enables you to learn, play and practice golf on your schedule! Perfect for individuals, your golf crew, kids and events. With a lounge offering beer and wine, our Bee Cave location takes your golf experience to another level. Check website for membership programs, reservations, pricing, leagues and more! Don't just play golf... ROK Golf!
DO YOU SUFFER FROM CHRONIC PAIN, ANXIETY, OR INSOMNIA? ARE YOU TIRED OF TAKING PRESCRIPTION DRUGS THAT COME WITH UNWANTED SIDE EFFECTS?
LOOK NO FURTHER THAN HOLISTIC MEDICINE AT INDIGO HEALING ACUPUNCTURE & MASSAGE NEAR DRIPPING SPRINGS .
This highly-acclaimed clinic offers innovative solutions that provide long-term relief without the typical side effects of prescription and over-the-counter drugs. The clinic has received multiple awards, including Best Acupuncture, Best Pain Management, and Best Alternative Medicine. At Indigo Healing Acupuncture & Massage, every patient is treated as a whole person, not just a constellation of symptoms. The team, led by Dr. Michelle Wendt, L.Ac., DACM, provides customized treatment strategies that promote deep and restorative healing from the inside out. They offer a range of natural treatments, including acupuncture, herbal medicine, therapeutic massage therapy, and more. Starting care is easy with appointment times available in the morning, afternoon, and evening.
Don't let chronic pain, anxiety, or insomnia hold you back any longer. Choose Indigo Healing Acupuncture & Massage for life-changing solutions that will help you feel better naturally. Take the first step towards a pain-free, anxiety-free, and wellrested life by booking your first appointment today.
YOU HAVE A GIFT FOR CURATING UNIQUE HOME AND APPAREL. HOW DID YOU GET STARTED?
Thank you! It is my absolute favorite part of owning The Mercantile. I work hard to curate lines and vendors not found everywhere. My goal is to make your selections unique to their final destination. Over the past 20+ years in the retail industry, I have seen and gotten to know many vendors. I was also a buyer previously, so when time came to open my own boutique I had a pretty good idea of what the vibe and who the vendors were going to be. And being in Historic Downtown Buda, in the Buda Mill & Grain Co. Shopping District is the perfect home for us.
I grew up in the kitchen and it is always my favorite place to be. It was how I spent most of my childhood with my dad and grandma. So conceptually, home and kitchen goods were always the goal. I will always have a good cookbook in stock (actually tons), unique items for entertaining your guests and larger pieces to decorate your home.
I try to carefully tow the line between fashionable/ fun and classic/seasonless pieces for your closet. So brandwise, that could range from Pistola & Show Me Your Mumu to Wooden Ships sweaters & ABLE.
Misty Gibbs misty@hautefindsatx.com DESIGN /
Christina Nguyen christinavictoriaa@gmail.com
Amanda Gibbs @mytruththroughphotos
We’ve had the Haute Finds guide for almost 8 years now and can’t thank you enough for always being enthusiastic about picking up each issue to discover great local businesses and fun things to do! Small businesses could use all our support right now so we’re on a mission to make it easier than ever for you to access the best of local with our print guide and app. In this issue, we’re excited to introduce 2 new curated mini guides for Beauty + Wellness and Eats + Sips we hope you will love.
I would like to welcome the Moreland Properties team to Haute Finds, an award-winning and passionate real estate firm that we’re excited to partner with this year! This issue is full of haute new openings and businesses worthy of stopping by for a welcoming experience! Thank you always for allowing us to guide your local adventures and appreciate you letting our ad partners know Haute Finds sent you!
SHOPPING
3 The Wardrobe
1 ADORN Boutique
1 LANAI Boutique
1 Bokabuku Boutique
1 Apricot Lane
2 Oh Yeah! Boutique
1 The Emporium
3 Con'Olio Oils & Vinegars
1 Contra/Common Art Gallery
BEAUTY + WELLNESS
78 ComfyDent Smiles
67 VOLT Salons
3 Nail Garden
4 BODYBAR Pilates
EATS + SIPS
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DRIPPING
We are Julie and Lauren – a mother/daughter team that had a vision to bring the love for our individual passions together into a beautiful space to enjoy, shop, eat, and just hang out! Finery & Cake offers a truly unique one-stop-shop. Need a gift, a greeting card, a delicious dessert and a chandelier? Want to enjoy a cappuccino and cupcake or a nice Pinot Noir and a brownie while you’re shopping? We’re your place. As one customer recently told us, “This place just feels like love,” which has always been our goal!
Absolutely! Bring your ladies group for a morning coffee hour, a late afternoon happy hour, or to celebrate a birthday! You can also rent our space for small private parties like bridal and baby showers, and we can help you plan all the details from food to decorations.Whatever the occasion, Finery & Cake is the perfect place to bring your friends to enjoy a comfy atmosphere, munch on delicious treats and shop for unique furniture, lighting and accessories for your home.
Our bakery offers custom cakes, cookies and cupcakes for any occasion — from weddings to birthdays to baby showers — whatever your celebration. Everything is baked in-house from scratch with our carefully curated recipes. Our in-house designer offers consultations at your home or in the store - from paint colors, to wallpaper to furniture selection and space planning. And, keep an eye out for our monthly hosted events and classes, such as wine tastings, dessert pairings, high tea and cookie decorating classes!
Owner and Executive Chef Dzintra Dzenis and her team welcome you to your neighborhood Restaurant and in-house Market + Café! Please join us daily for lunch from 11-4 and dinner from 4-10.
Our Market + Café offers our local community on-the-go, freshly prepared foods such as sandwiches, salads, soups, dressings, sauces, and authentic European pizza made from scratch, with of course gluten free options! We also offer the best Italian coffee on the planet (Lavazza), and for those who crave something sweet, we offer a variety of daily house baked pastries, cakes, cookies and snacks!
We also feature live dinner music Monday through Thursday from 6-9pm, featuring local performers, perfect for dinner with friends, romantic date night, or just to enjoy the moment!
bodybarpilates.com / 512.508.8530
12101 Bee Caves Rd #5A / @bodybarbeecave
natglowspraytan.com / 512.999.6099 / rita@natglowspraytan.com
@naturalglowmobilespraytanning
Expect to challenge all of your major muscle groups and be provided with a full-body workout at BODYBAR Pilates Bee Cave. Our high intensity, low impact Pilates based workouts are perfect for increasing flexibility, muscle strength, posture and boosting your overall health. Like to mix up your workouts? We are the secret ingredient to include in your workout cocktail: 2 oz. Core Pilates Principles, 1 oz. High Intensity Training and 1 oz. Modern Movement. Can't wait to meet you at the BAR!
Giving women a rich, beautiful, bronze glow is what I do best. With my state-of-the-art airbrush tanning system, you'll achieve the perfect tan every time, without the damaging effects of the sun. The process takes less time than your regular trip to the nail salon, and is done in the privacy of your own home.
Every client is VIP, that means seeing you on time and never making you wait, as well as making sure your entire visit is comfortable. We offer FREE LAUGHING GAS with any procedure! Our dental chairs are equipped with built in chair massagers, elevated leg rests, warm blankets and neck pillows. Your comfort is our number one goal! Did we mention we are doggo friendly?!
Dr.Babic is a veteran general dentist with ample experience in Invisalign, Cosmetic Dentistry, Implant Surgery, as well as Pediatric Dentistry.
We do not believe in the one size fits all model, so we focus on providing dental care specially catered to each individual patient. We want your smile to look natural and last a lifetime.
By utilizing innovative digital technology, we are able to custom design smiles that fit eachpatient’s unique characteristics, such as lip line, face shape, even personality traits.
"One of the best experiences I have ever had. I would recommend this place to anyone, and especially if you have any feelings of anxiety! They really try to make you feel at ease!"
tribecaatx.com / @tribecaAtx / 512.291.2643
Mon-Fri: 10-5:30 Sat: 10-5 / Oaks at Lakeway
ecoestatejewelry.com / @ecoestate / 512.814.0574
Tue-Fri: 10-6, Sat: 10-4 / Lakeway Commons
We carry contemporary styles that take you from a casual lunch to a chic, date night look, with just the change of a few accessories. Our focus also now emphasizes that “casual, chic” vibe. Effortless style that you will get a million compliments on. Pop on over, you'll find racks of cool items and fun gifts you were not expecting to love so much!
Eco Estate has evolved into one of the premier estate jewelers in Texas with our curated collection of fine estate jewelry, engagement rings, watches, and Native American pieces. Services include jewelry buying and consignment, repair and estate evaluations.
Tired of winter and ready for spring! I love how this season lights up the desire for making new and fresh and beautiful things happen in the home. One of my favorite ways to do this is with removable wallpaper — it's a fun and easy way to refresh a room and give it a whole new look and feel. Whether it's a dramatic wallpaper, with strong contrast and a fun theme, or a more elegant look and softer colors — the change is quick, fun to do and so satisfying to see the difference a little wallpaper can make. Next spring — or next season — it's easy to change it up again since it comes down even easier than it went up. With so many color and style options to choose from, removable wallpaper is fun, versatile and provides instant gratification. It's a great way to welcome a new season into your home. Visit us at Finery & Cake in Lakeway to see our full selection of removable wallpapers.
Natural elements such as a raw teakwood table, a branch with lichen found in a pasture, or organic fabrics for bed linens, maybe an antique or vintage piece found at a yard sale, the twice a year shopping extravaganza, known as Round Top, or even better, an existing heirloom piece that nods to one’s own personal history or heritage; these are a few of my favorite things. Designing using these somewhat unusual, and sometimes surprising elements, mixed with new pieces for functionality and staging it all in a comfortable and understated way is what I love best any season. Visit our showroom in Marble Falls to learn more about our interior design services.
Far too long the walls and floors have received all of the love in design. Ceilings are getting the royal treatment this season. Wood, wallpaper, paneling and high altitude pops are Lauren Turner Design’s favorite ways to bring cohesive design to her spaces. You are able to balance color and texture throughout the spaces and optimize flow utilizing this often forgotten space in our interiors. See more of my interior design projects @laurenrealturner.
og-agave.com / @og_agavesplantparadise
2101 N FM 620 / 512.800.2642
waybackaustin.com / @thewaybackaustin
901 Bee Cave Rd / 512.520.9590
Welcome to OG Agave, we are a purveyor of “high-grade” succulents in West Austin. We invite you to visit our nursery and peruse our large selection of rare, unique and mindblowing plants including: cold-hardy agaves & cactus for your landscape, fun & unique potted succulents as well as ready-to-go arrangements in beautiful pots. Have an event coming up or just want to give your home some “pop”? No problem! We create custom arrangements for all occasions. We also offer custom design services for those desiring a oneof-kind, water & winter friendly landscape. To inquire about OG Agave design call or text 512-800-2642. Check us out on Instagram. Or better yet, come on by!
BOUTIQUE HOTEL | CAFE | BRUNCH
HOURS - WED: 9–3, THURS – SAT: 9–9 (10 FOR BAR), SATURDAY & SUNDAY BRUNCH: 9–3
Surrounded by hills and a big Texas sky, The Wayback is a place to feel the breeze, be carefree and linger. Stay in a classic board-and-batten cottage or dine at our cafe serving the freshest ingredients, balancing southern staples with newfound favorites. The patio and outdoor lawns are perfect for dining alfresco.
emmausparish.org/preschool / 512.261.8500
1718 Lohmans Crossing Rd / Call For a Tour preschool@emmausparish.org
We're excited for open enrollment for the 2023-2024 school year for ages 2-5 years old, Tuesday - Friday, 9:30am - 2pm. We believe children learn best through play. Based on the most current research on early child development, we offer an environment where authentic learning takes place through hands-on learning centers in the classrooms. This helps children learn about God and the world around them. Our program fosters a child-centered approach founded on the stages of early child development where the whole child (physical, spiritual, emotional, social, intellectual) is able to thrive in a positive Christian environment.
"THE HIDDEN GEM OF LAKEWAY" S UMMER CAMPS AVAILABLE TO ENROLLED STUDENTS
ltbiergarten.com / 3519 RR 620 N / @ltbiergarten
Mon-Thur: 11-11, Fri-Sun 11-1AM
zestindiankitchen.com / @zestindiankitchen
2011 Main St Suite 400, Lakeway
Grab your friends and come play pickleball or watch a game while sipping on craft beer, cocktails and wine with live music on weekends. We have plenty of TV's for watch parties and to support your favorite team!
A place like no other Zest Indian Kitchen + Bar brings traditional Indian food with a modern twist to foodies craving ethnic and curated culinary experiences. We offer high-ball spirits, popular beers, delicious wines, and classic sodas & mixers. Come experience Zest for lunch and dinner.
adornboutiquetexas.com / @adornboutiquetexas
Bee Cave / Lakeway / Westlake
deliaroma8@gmail.com / 512.902.1111
1015 Bee Cave Woods Dr. Ste. 207B
With 3 locations, ADORN Boutique offers stylish clothing in a variety of colors, textures and in-season fabrics, and versatile accessories—from statement pieces to minimalist looks—that perfectly complement every wardrobe. Featured brands include Kendra Scott, Ink + Alloy, CapriBlue, Dolce Vita, Gorjana, Love Stitch and Just Black. Thank you for shopping local!
Fai is passionate about helping her clients with sciatic, arthritic pain, frozen shoulder and back pains with holistic, evidence based healing. Our clean skincare products and protocols are tested with focus groups before launching into the market. We integrate self care in our time proven and effective treatments that include massage, cupping, infrared therapy. Our specialties focus very much on immunity building and anti inflammation not on intuition but science.
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Grab your girlfriends for Vintage Market Days of Austin in Cedar Park June 2nd – 4th for fun shopping, live music and sips.
@vintagemarketdaysaustin
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Listen to free music every Saturday at Hill Country Galleria's Concert Series. hillcountrygalleria.com
Yoga & Wine Tasting...yes, please! Head out to beautiful Fall Creek Vineyards for Vino Vinyasa Yoga April 23rd.
@vinovinyasayoga
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3. Bring the family to the Dripping Springs
Founder Day Festival with live music, the Mighty Thomas Carnival, food, beer, street dances, cook-off competitions and over 150 booths!
Take a guided canyon tour of the 40foot waterfall and limestone cave at Westcave Outdoor Discovery Center in Dripping Springs. westcave.org
Vintage Market Days Hill Country Galleria Concert Series Founder's Day Festival Westcave Outdoor Discovery Center@txhillcountryoliveoil / texashillcountryoliveoil.com
512.607.6512 / 2530 W Fitzhugh Rd.
ghostnotebrewing.com
/ 23663 RR 12 / 512.375.3300
Open Thursday – Sunday
Come and experience our family-owned boutique olive orchard, which boasts a stunning Tuscan-inspired mill house. We offer weekly tours where you can indulge in our award-winning olive oils and balsamic vinegars. Sip on our award-winning wines and enjoy lunch in our bistro, where you can relish farm-fresh recipes made with the finest ingredients. In our retail shop, discover a handpicked selection of gourmet foods, distinctive tabletop items, wine accessories, and charming gifts.
Relax in the Hill Country while enjoying handcrafted easydrinking craft beers, local wines and cider. We’re dog and family friendly with an onsite food truck. Live music most every Friday–Sunday.
waggersandswaggers.com / 830-201-4591
309 Main St. Suite 1 / @waggersandswaggers
birdiesmarket.com / @birdiesmarket
512.689.0066 / 706 Third Street
Waggers and Swaggers Pet Boutique is located in Old Oak Square downtown Marble Falls. Our products are carefully curated and selected with fur babies and their humans in mind. Your fur baby is not just your pet, it is a best friend and a lifelong companion. Enjoy our photo wall with your fur baby and complimentary goodies when you visit.
Wander through all three of Birdie’s shops and you’ll discover a mix of modern fine furniture, antiques & vintage items, bedding, small batch maker goods, botanicals and plants. We also offer a variety of interior design services including fully customizable furniture, made to order bed linens and specialty window treatments.
@evecouture / 206 Main St / 830.637.7100
Mon-Sat: 10-6:30 Sun: 12:00-4:30
As soon as you enter the doors of Eve Couture you will feel the fresh vibe and be welcomed with a smiling face. We strongly believe in keeping our customers happy and strive to help you stay unique, stand out from the crowd, and feel fabulous about yourself. All ages enjoy shopping at Eve and our styles keep up with the latest trends in clothing, shoes, jewelry, and accessories. Open 7 days a week! Come shop, listen to music, and have fun!!
graciousladiesliving.com / 105 henson Rd
wed-sat: 10-5, sun: 11-4 / @graciousladiesliving
Open for Lunch, Dinner, and Brunch / jobellcafe.com
Carefully crafted bistro fare in a sophisticated yet intimate setting with seasonal menus and thoughtfully curated wine selections.Our lovely main dining room and outdoor decks offer the perfect backdrop for enjoying Hill Country’s finest cuisine.
Gracious Ladies pays homage to the gracious ladies in my life celebrating their elegance, style and ease of living. We provide relaxed clothing and accessories, lovely gifts, beautiful art and scents for the home. We feature Barefoot Dreams, Ilse Jacobsen Shoes and Bags, Lilla p, Mod-o-doc and Wilt Clothing, Maileg Toys, Mary Gregory Art and Pickwick Candles.
@theshadyllama / 18325 Ranch Rd 12 / TheShadyLlama.com
Come enjoy a Texas craft beer or glass of Texas wine, food trucks, our new kids' adventurescape, and a great sunset and relaxing time. (Oh, and llamas!)
Join us at the Wimberley Arts Fest held April 29th and 30th at The Waters Point Resort, a beautiful outdoor venue on the Blanco River that provides ample space and shade under its towering pecan grove. We're excited to host more than 100 artists from all over the country featuring a variety of mediums—sculpture, paintings, jewelry, furniture, pottery, photographs, textiles and more. There will be an abundance of art, continuous live music, food and wine, and a car show sponsored by the 12 Kings Car Club, with more than 100 classic cars.
Admission is free and well-behaved dogs on leashes are welcome.
BEE CAVE
HAIR SALONS
VOLT Salon
voltsalon.com | @voltsalon
This is where your dream hair journey begins. Volt specializes in all things color, extensions, and toppers, from retail hair sales to installation and upkeep.
NAIL SALONS
Nail Garden
nailgardenaustin.com | @nailgardenatx
We offer luxurious beauty and spa treatments including manicures, pedicures, waxing, hydrating paraffin treatment, makeup, eyelashes and a custom menu for kids under 10.
Serasana Wellness Studio serasana.com/yoga-beecave/ | @serasana.beecave
Fusion of ancient wellness practices to help with stress and pain management by blending acupuncture, yoga, massage, healing teas and remedies.
FITNESS
BODYBAR Pilates
bodybarpilates.com | @bodybarbeecave
Transform your body. Transform your life. Join us for high intensity, low impact Pilates based workouts to increase flexibility, muscle strength, posture and boost overall health.
DOCTORS
ComfyDent Smiles
comfydentsmilestx.com | @comfydentsmiles
We do dentistry differently! Our dental chairs are equipped with built-in chair massagers, warm blankets and neck pillows. Your comfort is our number one goal!
LAKEWAY DOCTORS
Shipp Family Dentistry
kendalshippdentist.com | Oaks at Lakeway
Come visit our office where you are treated like part of the family! Our advanced dental services include cosmetic dentistry, implant dentistry, Invisalign clear aligner therapy and complete family dental care.
Luxe Boutique Salon
luxeboutiquesalon.com | @luxeboutiquesalon
A boutique hair salon on trend giving you everyday glamour specializing in cuts, styling, color, blowouts and extensions.
Natural Glow Mobile Spray Tanning
natglowspraytan.com | @naturalglowmobilespraytanning
In the privacy of your own home, Rita will give you a rich, beautiful bronze glow with her stateof-the-art airbrush tanning system. Serves Bee Cave and Lakeway areas.
Indigo Healing Acupuncture & Massage
indigohealingacupuncture.com | @indigohealingacupucture
Visit Indigo Healing Acupuncture & Massage near Dripping Springs for drug-free relief from chronic pain, anxiety, and insomnia. Book an appointment today.
BEAUTY SPAS
Pink Lady Lash
pinkladylash.com | @pinkladylash
Shelby and her lash team offer classic and volume lash extensions with amazing service focused on the integrity of the natural lash and specializing in realism.
BEE CAVE
Lone Star Farmers Market lonestarfarmersmarket.com | @lonestarfarmersmarket
Every Sunday 10-2pm at Hill Country Galleria Central Plaza with over awesome 40 local vendors and a large selection of freshly prepared food options for breakfast and lunch.
Plate By Dzintra
platebydzintra.com | @platebydzintra
Your neighborhood restaurant and in-house market + café featuring lunch, dinner, full bar and live dinner music every Monday – Thursday.
Ghost Note Brewing ghostnotebrewing.com | @ghostnotebrewing
Enjoy handcrafted easy-drinking craft beers, local wines and cider. We’re dog & family friendly with an onsite food truck. Live music most every Friday-Sunday.
Texas Hill Country Olive Co.
texashillcountryoliveco.com | @txhillcountryoliveoil
Indulge in award-winning olive oils, balsamic vinegars and lunch in the bistro serving farm-fresh recipes. Visit our retail shop for our products to go, gourmet foods, wine accessories, and gifts.
The Great British Baking Company thegreatbritishbakingco.com | @thegreatbritishbakingco
We believe in the value of homemade, handcrafted quality baked goods. Enjoy fresh savoury pastries, soups, cakes and sweets.
LAKEWAY
Finery & Cake fineryandcake.com | @fineryandcake
A truly unique one-stop-shop where you find delicious desserts and custom cakes baked inhouse and beautiful entertaining essentials, one-ofa-kind furniture and gifts.
Zest Indian Kitchen + Bar zestindiankitchen.com | @zestindiankitchen
Scratch kitchen serving traditional Indian food with a modern twist for lunch and dinner to foodies craving ethnic and curated culinary experiences.
WESTLAKE
Baldinucci Pizza Romana baldinucci.pizza | @baldinucci.pizza
New welcoming, family owned pizzeria serving authentic Roman and New York pizzas by the whole or slice with vegan options, salads, desserts and curated wine list.
Blue Dahlia Bistro
bluedahliabistro.com | @bluedahliabistro
European bistro serving delicious breakfast all day and lunch featuring breads, salads, tartines, soups, sandwiches and cheeses using the freshest organic and local ingredients when possible.
The Wayback waybackaustin.com | @thewaybackaustin
Dine at our cafe serving the freshest ingredients, balancing southern staples with newfound favorites for lunch, dinner and brunch. The patio and outdoor lawns are perfect for dining alfresco.
WIMBERLEY
Jobell Café & Bistro jobellcafe.com | @jobellcafebistro
Carefully crafted bistro fare in a relaxed, intimate setting with seasonal menus and curated wine selections serving lunch, dinner and brunch.
The Shady Llama
theshadyllama.com | @theshadyllama
Come enjoy a Texas craft beer or glass of Texas wine, food trucks, our new kids' adventurescape, and a great sunset and relaxing time.
(Oh, and llamas!)
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