Weekend in Wimberley, Texas

When we lived in College Station we made sure to take a few weekend trips to the “Hill Country”. One of the towns we chose to visit was Wimberley which is about 45 minutes southwest of Austin. It’s a quiet area that’s off the beaten path and it’s perfect for a relaxing and low-key getaway.

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We ended-up staying at Cypress Creek Cottages which are not only pet-friendly but also super cute. They even had little Texas shaped stepping stones leading to the front door.

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A few other amenities included a hot tub and a faux fireplace for Coco to curl up next to.

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One of the main reasons I chose to go to Wimberley was because I was in major need of some hydrating relief from the hot Texas summer.

I discovered a natural swimming hole in Dripping Springs which was about a 20 minute drive from the cottage we were staying at. On the way we stopped at a little bakery for breakfast called Rolling in Thyme & Dough.

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Outside of the bakery is a beautiful little nursery with all sorts of unique items and plants to purchase for your own garden. We were living in a shoebox one bedroom apartment at the time so I didn’t buy anything but I definitely would have if we had a house. They also had delicious and fresh croissants which I would love to go back for.

After a good breakfast, we headed out towards the swimming hole with our lunch packed in a cooler. We parked the car (there is a $10 entrance fee to the park) and hiked about a mile along Pederanales River to find Hamilton Pool.

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We went on a Saturday and the small beach was already full by the time we got there. Next time, I would probably try to go during a weekday so that we could have a little more leg room on the beach. Regardless the view was absolutely gorgeous and the water was cold and refreshing!

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After swimming for a while and enjoying our lunch, we hiked back and headed toward some nearby lavender fields. Unfortunately there was a drought that year so there weren’t very many lavender flowers in bloom but we still had fun searching for a few sprigs. :)

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They also have a little store where you can buy a few handmade lavender products.

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We picked-up a few soaps and body sprays and headed back for showers and dinner at a restaurant called Trattoria Lisina.

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The restaurant is located right next to a winery and offers a great view of the surrounding vineyards.

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At the time we were there, the vineyard was named Mandola Estate Winery as the restaurant and the vineyard were originally owned by the Mandola brothers who also own Carrabba’s Italian Grill. Brandon and I thought this was special since we met when we were waiting tables at Carrabba’s while we were both in college. However, the winery is now named Duchman Family Winery.

Either way, it was a great place to relax and enjoy a bottle of wine!

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Where is your favorite weekend getaway?