Archives for January 2016

Lake Travis Lifestyle Day Trip to Boerne

Written by Elaine Heng | January 7, 2016

An inexpensive staycation that can be less than a two hour road trip from the Lake Travis area — Boerne, TX.

Skip downtown San Antonio or loop around UTSA and go for this quaint town tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the big city.

The best way to experience a day in Boerne is near Main Street — the most happening area of town. Or rent out an Airbnb Hideaway in the Hill Country and spend your entire weekend visiting all the shops on main street and exploring the surrounding Hill Country.

You’ll seriously have the most enjoyable time while you’re walking, eating, and shopping in one of America’s top 10 mispronounced towns — commonly mispronounced Born by out-of-towners.

Here are some of the local shops that you’ll find in Boerne (pronounced Ber-NEE), Texas:

Lake Travis Real Estate: 5 Must-Do’s When Moving Into A New House

Written by Marjorie Vesper | January 6, 2016

Whether you’ve decided to live the Lake Travis Lifestyle, go suburban or stick close to downtown Austin, there’s a seemingly never-ending list of things to tackle when moving into a new house. Keeping track of a few must-do’s for when you finally get those keys, is the key to keeping your sanity.

Here to help is a short list of 5 things to get done before (or pretty darn close to) your first night in your new home.

It’s a great starting point for those of you who are compiling “to-do lists,” as your closing date approaches and with any luck, being organized will allow you time for the fun stuff — like picking one of 86 white paints or bingeing Spanish tile images on Pinterest.

El Gaucho Winery: A Taste of Argentina in the Heart of Texas

Written by Mandy Spivey | January 5, 2016

In the Lake Travis area, we’re spoiled with a great selection of wines made right in our backyard. From Merlot to Chardonnay, all styles are fermented here, making for delicious wine trails just down the road from us.

And while you may be more acquainted with wineries in nearby Fredericksburg or Dripping Springs when you tour and taste, there’s a new winery on the scene in Spicewood that is looking to change the game when it comes to making wine in Texas.

Archives for January 2016

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