Wimberley inn + bar

By Colleen Brooks

The Wimberley Inn may have started with modest roots, but it’s quickly becoming one of Wimberley’s premier properties. Developed in the 1950s as a vacation resort, “Sleepy Hollow,” the inn was a small stop on the trail offering a handful of cabins, a restaurant, a small pool, and activities like horseback riding and volleyball. Over the years, improvements have been made as new owners have added to the property and increased its offerings. The inn changed ownership and underwent a dramatic transformation in 2021, reopening as the Wimberley Inn + Bar.

Today’s guests can still get a glimpse of former times. The inn remains the peaceful oasis it once was, surrounded by nature. It’s also a beautiful spot to host weddings, reunions, and perfect for travelers looking for a Zen-like place to call home away from home.

“The Wimberley Inn and Bar’s location is prime, as guests love the proximity to the Square and Blue Hole,” explains Amanda Calaway, Director of Operations. “However, we have quite a few business travelers that enjoy the peaceful energy of the outdoor space and the convenience of the on-site bar and kitchen with craft cocktails and Hill Country-style cuisine.” The inn and bar also offer in-room and poolside dining.

Rooms at the Wimberley Inn + Bar can be best described as modern and simplistic, appealing to couples, families, business executives, and groups of friends. Travelers are greeted with a fun décor and private exterior entry, a walk-in shower with a cool vibe, comfortable linens, a seating area outside the room, and amenities like a mini-fridge and coffee maker. Pets are also welcome.

Guests can often be found relaxing under the live oaks at the pool or on the deck enjoying a cocktail and locally sourced bite, gathered by the fire pit, or enjoying the live music and pop-up art shows the inn often hosts. Locals and non-guests are also welcome to enjoy the bar and lounge and day-use pool passes. A Saturday brunch with music by Guitarrista Këlly is a favorite among locals and tourists.

The Wimberley Inn + Bar can create a custom package to accommodate small groups for business meetings, cocktail socials, private dinners, and weddings and reunions with up to 100 people.

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Guests are also welcome to enjoy the grounds at the inn’s sister property, 7-A Ranch. “Conveniently leave directly from 7A on a paddle tour exploring a calm water section just upstream of Wimberley, where a limestone riverbed and towering cypress trees frame out the blue-green waters of the Blanco River,” Amanda explains. “Paddle one of our sit-on-top kayaks, learn some tips from REI’s experienced guides, and maybe take a swim if it gets hot.”

If you didn’t pack the essentials needed to enjoy the river, you can pop into Blanco River Outfitters at 7A, and they’ll hook you up.

While the vibe at the Wimberley Inn + Bar is modern and fun, it remains approachable for older couples and families with children, with all rooms located on the ground level.

Children and those young at heart will enjoy taking a stroll down Arroyo Trail, which winds along the dry creek, catching a glimpse of the wildlife often seen on the property, and of course, splashing in the pool. The property is also part of Wimberley’s Dark Sky Community, so plan to do some star gazing!

Photos courtesy Wimberley Inn + Bar.

FYI • The Wimberley Inn + Bar is located within walking distance of the square at 200 Farm to Market Road 3237. For more information, call 512- 847-3750 or follow them on Facebook and Instagram.