Hyatt’s Lost Pines: THE place to vacation near Austin

Nestled amongst the ‘Lost Pines’ of Central Texas is a true gem — the Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort and Spa. My wife and I had a chance to chill for a few days at this beautiful, rustic destination.

I had visited this location once before for a convention, so I was very aware of the allure of the scenery. Being there for ‘business’ was good, but ‘pleasure time’ was ‘AAAAAHHHHHHH’.

3 ‘experiences’ soar to the top from a memorable weekend.

Giddy-up: It was a beautiful Saturday afternoon and the Hyatt presents a litany of options for the ‘relaxed’ guest: rafting, archery, kayaking, and much more. The most appealing selection for us on that day was horseback riding. My wife and I had ‘limited’ rides under our belts, yet we loved the special trail ride adjacent to the majestic Wolfdancer Golf Club (next time — I’ll bring my clubs!). The people at ‘Renegade Trailhead‘ were extremely helpful and kind to us horse riding ‘newbies’.

S mores: Both nights of our stay offered a dessert that spells: OUTDOORS. Melt a marshmallow over the fire; surround it with a piece of decadent chocolate and a crunchy graham cracker and you’ve got a S MORE. Nothing equals Texas under the stars like munchin’ a s more by a cracklin’ fire. Unbelievable.

Trails in every direction: If you have a few days to visit the Lost Pines Resort, bring your hiking boots. Take a casual stroll alongside the lazy Colorado River or push your endurance with a longer push through the nearby McKinney Roughs Nature Park. The ‘accommodations’ are exceptional, but you’ll be immediately drawn to the meandering trails at every turn.

I highly recommend the Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort and Spa. As a ‘customer’, I was engaged and satisfied throughout my stay.

Oh, one last thing: Tell ‘Scarface’ (my horse) that I said ‘hello’.

I can’t wait to visit again soon.

Until next time,

Dan Naden