Nestled in the back woods 30 minutes outside Austin, TX is a wonderful country resort, Hyatt Lost Pines Resort and Spa. I took the Mrs. there for our 1st year anniversary where we enjoyed the offerings of the on-site Spa Django, the complimentary evening s'mores roasting, delicious dining at 2 fantastic Austin restaurants, relaxing float on the property's crooked/lazy river, and picturesque walk along the banks of the Colorado river.
Due to the recent time change, we arrived at the resort under darkness after our 4 hour drive from Dallas. The entire trip was a complete surprise to the Mrs. since she was only invited to a weekend getaway and had to agree to not taking any phone or iPad. The friendly welcome from the valet was appreciated and upon entering the "cabin in the woods" lobby we were immediately enchanted by the "western" feel. I am not yet an elite at Hyatt, so I would believe that we ended up in a standard king room which did show it's age (as far as furniture was concerned), but the room was large and we had a balcony with a view of the gardens. We quickly spruced up from our drive and went to eat at a local Italian restaurant by the name of Vespaio. We enjoyed pasta filled with butternut squash, Caesar salad, and homemade pasta dishes. Lovely evening.
Saturday began with a trip to Spa Django. A duet massage (individual massages in the same room) followed by some lounging in the spa's private pool/jacuzzi area was just what the body and mind needed. We found the spa to be very professional and the therapy was haute class. After a quick meal at the property's sports bar, we floated a few laps at the fun crooked/lazy river. The water was a bit cold, but once on a float, we were fine. Before it got too late, we dressed up, shot a few hoops, and then walked about 20 minutes down the banks of the Colorado River (right on the property). Upon return we we crashed a wedding ceremony on the main lawn as the wedding party was walking in. Dinner that night was a return to Austin to the amazing Justine's Brasserie. The hour wait was easy to endure when you experience what this restaurant has to offer. Great atmosphere, great people-watching, great food. Without a doubt, we shall return. Before sacking out from this relaxing day, we picked up a s'mores kit from the front desk and enjoyed toasting our s'mores at one of the property's fire pits.
Plenty of sleep got us to Sunday check out. We enjoyed a lovely down-home breakfast at Maxine's On Main in Bastrop (near the resort). The full breakfast was needed for the Mrs to complete the weekend with a thunderous shopping spree at the San Marcos Premium Outlets. Ouch is all I have to say. Only a perfectly timed dinner stop at Rudy's (my favorite BBQ) at its Waco location was left to put the "icing on the cake".
A great weekend with the perfect woman.
Saturday began with a trip to Spa Django. A duet massage (individual massages in the same room) followed by some lounging in the spa's private pool/jacuzzi area was just what the body and mind needed. We found the spa to be very professional and the therapy was haute class. After a quick meal at the property's sports bar, we floated a few laps at the fun crooked/lazy river. The water was a bit cold, but once on a float, we were fine. Before it got too late, we dressed up, shot a few hoops, and then walked about 20 minutes down the banks of the Colorado River (right on the property). Upon return we we crashed a wedding ceremony on the main lawn as the wedding party was walking in. Dinner that night was a return to Austin to the amazing Justine's Brasserie. The hour wait was easy to endure when you experience what this restaurant has to offer. Great atmosphere, great people-watching, great food. Without a doubt, we shall return. Before sacking out from this relaxing day, we picked up a s'mores kit from the front desk and enjoyed toasting our s'mores at one of the property's fire pits.
Plenty of sleep got us to Sunday check out. We enjoyed a lovely down-home breakfast at Maxine's On Main in Bastrop (near the resort). The full breakfast was needed for the Mrs to complete the weekend with a thunderous shopping spree at the San Marcos Premium Outlets. Ouch is all I have to say. Only a perfectly timed dinner stop at Rudy's (my favorite BBQ) at its Waco location was left to put the "icing on the cake".
A great weekend with the perfect woman.
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