Sunday, May 25, 2008

Staying in Blanco

Just a few weeks to go, are you excited?! We sure are. If you haven't booked your hotel rooms just yet, we suggest you do so now, see our recommendations below.

As promised, two personalized maps of the area:






















If you have any questions about the town or accommodation you can email Jay (Kate's dad) and he'll be glad to help.

Lodging Recommendations:
Here’s what we have reserved for Friday, Nov.7 and Saturday, Nov. 8th:

BLANCO COUNTY INN (2-night minimum stay) ($83-109/room/night)
www.blancocountyinn.com 830-833- 4502

This was a 1950’s motel, recently gutted, renovated and transformed into a very nice place to stay. Easy walking distance from the Courthouse. 6 rooms reserved (various sizes, # of beds & amenities), tell them you’re with West-Baird wedding.


BLANCO RIVERSIDE CABINS (2-night minimum stay) ($130/cabin/night)
www.BlancoRiverside.com

These are brand-new, look nice, right on the river, easy walking distance from the Courthouse. All 4 cabins reserved (each with queen bed, mini-kitchen, deck overlooking river). Please call or email Lynne (Kate's mom) 512-923-1839 if you’d like to stay here.


BLANCO RIVERSIDE SUITES (2-night minimum stay) ($195/suite/night)
www.BlancoRiverside.com

Also brand-new, very fancy for Blanco, right on the river, easy walking distance from the Courthouse. All 4 suites reserved (each with king bed, mini-kitchen, whirlpool tub, balcony overlooking river). Please call or email Lynne (Kate's mom) 512-923-1839 if you’d like to stay here.


JUNIPER HILLS FARM (2-night minimum stay) ($120-140/cabin/night)
www.juniperhillsfarm.com

These are unique Hill Country “casitas” – which happen to have been designed and built by the father of the bride! Lots of outside patios & decks, bocce ball court, sauna, infinity pool, views, deer, pet donkeys. 15 minute drive east from Courthouse on RR 165.

3 cabins reserved (and the other 2 may become available) (each with queen bed, mini-kitchen, and access to 50-acre property with multiple amenities). Please call or email Lynne (Kate's mom) 512-923-1839 if you’d like to stay here.


SWISS LODGE (Blanco) (1-night stay allowed) ($65-80/room/night)
www.theswisslodge.com 830-833-5528

Clean, well-maintained motel-type accommodations, slightly longer walk or very short drive from Courthouse. 14 rooms reserved for two nights(various sizes and # of beds), tell them you’re with West-Baird wedding.


BEST WESTERN (Johnson City) (1-night stay allowed) ($90-100/room/night)
www.bestwestern.com 830-868-4044

Clean, well-maintained motel-type accommodations, 10-12 minute drive straight up Highway 281 from Courthouse. 10 rooms reserved for two nights (each with 2 beds), tell them you’re with West-Baird wedding.


OTHER BLANCO COUNTY LODGING:

There are a few B&Bs scattered around the county. The Blanco Chamber of Commerce website has a fairly comprehensive list of lodging: www.BlancoChamber.com

And for those with RVs or who like to camp (it probably won’t be cold), there’s Blanco State Park. On the river, easy walk from Courthouse.


FOOTNOTE:
Austin, San Antonio, Fredericksburg, New Braunfels and San Marcos are all 40 minutes away. On dark, winding roads. With lots of deer.

Wimberley and Marble Falls are only 30 minutes away, but same conditions apply. We highly recommend staying in Blanco County!