GRANDIOSE GLAMPING NEAR AUSTIN

The Cypress Valley experience

Grandiose Glamping near

Austin Being immersed in nature has never looked so good

By Justine Harrington

Experience the detoxifying benefits of rusticyet-stylish isolation at these exciting glamping destinations in the Austin area.

COLLECTIVE HILL COUNTRY

Just 60 minutes from Austin on a ridgeline overlooking Montesino Ranch, the Collective Hill Country resort is offering modern comforts paired with classic Texas taste. With standard, family and honeymoon suite options available, guests can expect to sleep in luxury tents overflowing with amenities such as rain style showers, nightly artisanal s’mores and private decks for stargazing just to name a few. Other amenities include a complimentary in-tent breakfast of baked goods, cured meats, fruits and French press coffee, Pilates-yoga fusion classes, sound

meditations, in-tent massages and even a sparkling wine demo, complete with a branding at the campfire on your own personal cutting board. collectiveretreats. com/retreat/collective-hill-country

GETAWAY

Located in quaint Wimberley, Getaway consists of 140-square-foot “micro” cabins scattered throughout 60 acres of Hill Country flora. The black, box-like cabins have floor to ceiling windows that overlook the woods and are stocked with well-curated books, playing cards, a radio and cooking equipment. Guests can put their phones in the provided lockbox and unplug for a while to explore the surrounding areas, from Blue Hole to Old Baldy to the town of Wimberley itself. When it’s time to return to camp, guests can gather around their private outdoor firepit and dine al fresco using one of the “campfire recipes” provided on Getaway’s website. getaway.house/austin

CYPRESS VALLEY

Live out your childhood fantasy of sleeping in a treehouse at Cypress Valley, located less than an hour’s drive from Austin in Spicewood. These luxury treehouses are well-integrated into the landscape, floating high above the ground in an old-growth cypress forest. Each of them offers something a little different: Yoki is more akin to a fancy high-rise apartment, with a two-story deck and soaking tub, while Lofthaven is an aerial yurt with a giant tree straight through the center of it. The Nest can sleep six and consists of stacked rooms with bridges and ladders. Adults and kids alike will have a blast during their stay here. cypressvalley.com

HOZHONI ON THE HILL

At Hozhoni on the Hill, sleep under a blanket of stars in the Stardome, a translucent dome perched over Horseshoe Bay, with 360-degree views of the lush countryside. A rustic retreat unlike any other, the Stardome has an outdoor “star-soaking hot tub,” indoor/outdoor shower and a huge private deck. The views of the night sky and the Hill Country are simply unparalleled. hozhonionthehill.com

SINYA ON LONE MAN CREEK

Sinya on Lone Man Creek is romantic glamping at its finest. There’s only one tent on the property, and it’s every bit as well-appointed as a four-star hotel room in downtown Austin. Think fluffy Turkish towels, a feather-cushioned sofa, spa bathrobes and a king-size bed — except instead of skyscrapers and traffic, you’ll wake up to treetops and songbirds. There are also five furnished outdoor areas, where you’ll find a hammock, hot tub, patio and firepit. hillcountrysinya.com

The Summit Tent at Collective Hill Country

Interior of The Summit Tent at Collective Hill Country

Inside your room at Hozhoni on the Hill