lakeaustin.com
Winter 2018
CELEBRATING OUR NEWEST AWARD! #1 Resort in Texas and the Midwest by Conde Nast Traveler
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Dear Guests, This has been an amazing year for us! Thank you all for your continued support in our growth and desire to better ourselves. We are so proud to announce that we have been awarded #1 resort in Texas and the Midwest by Conde Nast Traveler for 2018! This is such an honor to receive and one that is predominantly fueled by those of you who have supported us over the years, and we are so grateful to each and every one of you. Now, as another year comes to a close with the holidays quickly approaching, we are looking forward to celebrating with you at Lake Austin Spa Resort… In the coming months we will continue to celebrate the new plantings of our organic gardens which provide both a beautiful backdrop to the lake as well as ingredients for our “Conscientious Cuisine.” We are thrilled to introduce Molly Pikarsky, our new Flora and Fauna Manager who has a background in agriculture, cuisine and organic gardening. Molly and Chef Stephane are working together to ensure that our Thanksgiving feast this year is a reflection of the bounty from our own gardens, along with other locally sourced products. Our “Paws by the Lake” weekend returns November 30 - December 2. Please arrive in time for Yappy hour… sign up for your pet massages, pet photography, bark brunch and all the other pet n’ pal activities! Robbie Hudson, our incredibly creative Programming Director, is in the throes of planning the 12 days of Holiday Cheer starting on December 20th-January 1, 2019. Please check our website to keep up to date with the latest events. We hope to spend some time with you here this fall or winter, A very happy and healthy holiday season to you all, With Healthy Regards,
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Like water which can clearly mirror the sky and the trees only so long as its surface is undisturbed, the mind can only reflect the true image of the Self when it is tranquil and wholly relaxed. ~ INDRA DEVI
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wonderful winter events Culinary Experiences TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6
Asian Food paired with Wine with Special Guest Chef Corinne Trang and Wine Expert Eric Asimov Corinne Trang and Eric Asimov will take over our demo kitchen for a fun, informative and engaging food and wine pairing course. Join us during culinary week with our dynamic duo. Corinne Trang is an award-winning author of nine Asian cookbooks. For over 20 years, her research into eastern food philosophies and practices has guided her as a classically -trained chef and certified holistic health and nutrition counselor. Dubbed the “Julia Child of Asian cuisine,” her specialty is in sharing authentic foods with a focus on health without compromising on flavor. Eric Asimov is the chief wine critic of The New York Times and the author of “How to Love Wine: A Memoir and Manifesto,’’ published by William Morrow, and “Wine with Food: Pairing Notes and Recipes from the New York Times,’’ written with recipes by Florence Fabricant and published by Rizzoli. His weekly column appears in the Food section of The Times.
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NOVEMBER 9 & 10, 2018
Sweet with Special Guest Pastry Chef/ Chocolatier Valerie Gordon Valerie Gordon is a celebrated chocolatier who has been recognized in Food & Wine, Bon Appétit, and Saveur, served as a guest judge on BRAVO’s “Top Chef: Just Desserts “ and more. She co-founded Valerie Confections in 2004 with her life and business partner Stan Weightman, Jr. as a tiny, family-run business with just six flavors of chocolate-dipped toffee. Now a top chocolatier in the country, her business has grown exponentially with a full line of chocolates, petits fours, handmade preserves, cakes, pies, and pastries all incorporating the very best ingredients and offering a delicious spin on the unexpected.
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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14
Savory with Song
Tapas for Holiday Entertaining with Special Guest Kimmie Rhodes Join local favorite musician, Kimmie as she cooks up some delicious recipes and shares some stories and songs. Singer-songwriter Kimmie Rhodes is a native Texan who calls Austin home. Kimmie’s multi-platinum selling songs have been recorded by such stellar acts as Willie Nelson, Wynonna Judd, Trisha Yearwood, Amy Grant, CeCe Winans, Joe Ely, John Farnham, Waylon Jennings, Peter Frampton, Mark Knopfler and Emmylou Harris. A creative and prolific artist, she has recorded and released a total of sixteen solo CDs, written and produced three musical plays and a catalogue of hundreds of songs, and published a novel/cookbook.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15
Savory with Song
Italian Favorites with Special Guest Michael Fracasso Michael Fracasso is a genre-crossing artist incapable of repeating himself. His critically acclaimed work includes nine distinctive solo CDs, recorded duets with both Patty Griffin and Lucinda Williams, an epic reinterpretation of John Lennon’s “Working Class Hero,” and memorable tributes to Woody Guthrie, Mickey Newbury and Townes Van Zandt.
JANUARY 14 & 15, 2019 Winter Comfort Foods with Special Guest Chef Jennifer Clair Lunch and Learn | Basic Cooking Techniques with Special Guest Chef Jennifer Clair Jennifer Clair is a culinary-instructor and the founder of Home Cooking New York, a recreational cooking school in New York City. Before launching the school in 2002, she honed her editorial chops as a former Food Editor at Martha Stewart Living and the Recipes Editor at The Wall Street Journal. After teaching for 15 years, she returned to her writing roots and published a cookbook that offers a visual encapsulation of the best-selling class at her cooking school: Six Basic Cooking Techniques: Culinary Essentials for the Home Cook (2018). Branded a “terrifically helpful guide” by Publishers Weekly, Jennifer relishes the opportunity to travel the country and spread her “you can do it” cooking gospel, refined over years at the helm of her NYC kitchen classroom. She lives in the Hudson Valley, NY.
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THANKSGIVING AT THE LAKE NOVEMBER 19-25, 2018
Om for the Holidays - Where Peace Meets Rest Join us the week of Thanksgiving at Lake Austin Spa Resort for our annual celebrations, and reflect on the meaning of the seasons. Connect with nature on the beautiful shores of Lake Austin with kayaking and other outdoor fitness classes. Relax on our boat cruise, take a stroll through the garden, unwind with yoga, read in a hammock or visit the spa. Thanksgiving week is also full of special activities and programs such as Creative Arts, Nia Dance of Gratitude, Live Music events, Hikes, Cooking Demonstrations, a Lakeside Turkey Trot, Football, a very special Thanksgiving Meal, and so much more…
THANKSGIVING MENU HORS D’ OEUVRES
Cheddar Chive Gluten Free Biscuit with Scallion Cream 80 calories | 4.5g fat | gf
SALAD
Roasted Beet, Garden Arugula, Walnut, Cranberries, Avocado, Goat Cheese, Maple Dijon Dressing 180 calories | 12g fat | gf | df
CHOICE OF ENTREES
All Natural Roasted Breast of Turkey Served with gravy and fresh cranberry sauce 165 calories | 3.5g fat | gf | df
All Natural Baked Niman Ranch Ham Served with gravy and fresh cranberry sauce 245 calories | 7g fat | gf | df
VEGETARIAN ENTREE
Pumpkin Seed Crusted Portobello, Mushroom 55 calories | 2g fat |gf | df
CHOICE OF SIDES
Apple - Walnut Stuffing 85 calories | 2.5g fat | gf
Honey Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts & Parsnip 35 calories | 1.5g fat | gf | df
Wild Rice Pilaf with Dried Cherries, Dried Apricot and Herbs 95 calories | 2.5g fat | gf | df
Mashed Potato 60 calories | 4g fat | gf
Wild Mushroom Roasted with Fresh Thyme 85 calories | 2.5g fat | gf | df
Desserts & coffee will be served in the Lake Kitchen
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November 30 December 2, 2018
Dogs and the Lake Were Made for Each Other Take a much needed “paws” by the lake with your fourlegged friend and enjoy a weekend of activities and events centered around the joys of being a pet owner. Bring your mature dog and your sense of adventure to our pet-friendly resort. We’ll have a special dog-friendly menu that will be paws-itively delicious, Yappy Hour with healthy homemade dog treats, Dogs Night In: Pajama party & Movie Night, Guest Speakers: Featuring Special Guest Author of The Dogist Elias Weiss Friedman, Pet Massages, candid photography shots by Elias Weiss Friedman himself, manners training tips, a Canine Boat Cruise, live music and a grand finale Bark Brunch Special Package applies
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HANUKKAH AT THE LAKE Wednesday, December 5 Gather together for our special celebration with traditional dishes, wine, blessings and the lighting of the menorah as part of the Hanukkah season.
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December 20, 2018 - January 1, 2019 Give yourself the gift of time this holiday season to relax, rejuvenate and reconnect. Our peaceful lakeside getaway will inspire you to reflect on the meaning of the season with experiences dedicated to fostering and reenergizing your mind, body and spirit. On the calming shores of Lake Austin surrounded by the beautiful Texas Hill Country, our holiday activities are not to be missed, yet always remembered. Around the Tree special events include: Polar Bear Express Water Activities, Cocoa Cruises, S’mores at the Fire pit, Live Dance and Live Music performances, Winter Cocktail Making, Ginger Bread Houses, a New Year’s Casino Night & Celebration, and much more...
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Let us be grateful to people who make us happy, they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom. ~ MARCEL PROUST
we're just getting warmed up Winter is made for a warm soak! You don’t have to eliminate water from your winter ritual when in fact you can enjoy even more of its healing benefit! The soothing warm waters of our pool barn increases circulation, range of motion and, according to the science of Blue Mind Life, helps you mentally move to a “default mode”, creating a state of relaxation, flow, decreased heart rate and blood pressure – the perfect environment for our signature Blue Yoga classes, AquaStretch myofascial release, and Flute Meditation!
Kayak & Koffee | Wildlife Preserve Excursion Take in the sights and sounds of our Lakeside Preserve on a winter guided Kayak and Koffee outing – birds, turtles, deer and water fowl! Grab your warm beverage of choice and enjoy the peace of the lake on this winter wildlife excursion!
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A lake is the landscape’s most beautiful and expressive feature. It is earth’s eye; looking into which the beholder measures the depth of his own nature. ~ HENRY DAVID THOREAU
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packages PAWS BY THE LAKE Dogs and the Lake Were Made for Each Other Take a much needed “paws” by the lake with your four-legged friend and enjoy a weekend of activities and events centered around the joys of being a pet owner. Bring your mature dog and your sense of adventure to our pet-friendly resort. November 30-December 2, 2018 Package includes: • Special dog-friendly menu that will be paws-itively delicious • Yappy Hour with healthy homemade dog treats • Dogs Night In: pajama party & movie night • Guest Speakers: Featuring Special Guest Author of The Dogist Elias Weiss Friedman • Book by Elias Weiss Friedman • Pet Massage, candid photography shot by Elias Weiss Friedman, manners training tips • Grand finale Bark Brunch The standard $300 pet deposit is additional. Package starts at $495 per person, per night.
ULTIMATE OFFER A Resort Stay Reinvented Receive a complimentary 5th night when you book our 4 night Ultimate Package. Your all inclusive getaway starts at $2,900 with a $1,260 Spa & Fitness Credit. Experience extraordinary style & exceptional service at Lake Austin Spa Resort, recognized as the #5 Destination Spa by Travel & Leisure’s 2017 World’s Best Awards.
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Spahhhh ... Winter by the Water Featured treatments for Winter From Sweden to Tibet and Back East meets West in this inspired journey combining the soothing benefits of Swedish Massage and the energy balancing therapeutic sounds of the Tibetan singing bowls. The result: total integration of mind, body and spirit.
Energy Balance with Healing Sound The orchestration of Tibetan singing bowls is used to promote sound and vibrational healing in this ancient healing ritual. Each treatment is non-invasive, unique and helps you feel energized and in balance.
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AUSTIN 360 IS BACK The Austin 360: A Spa Experience for Two 180 minutes for each of you‌ adding up to 360 Minutes of Pure Bliss for the Two of You‌ Embrace some quality time for the two of you in the privacy of the outdoor suite, the Bamboo Room, where you will enjoy a specialty juice, champagne and light bites. A waterfall Jacuzzi, lounge chairs and a private shower create a peaceful sanctuary for your morning or afternoon journey. To begin your treatment, you will choose between our Lemongrass Mimosa Body Scrub to brighten and hydrate with micronized Walnut and Bamboo extract and seductive aromas of Jasmine and Ylang Ylang or our Espresso Mud Body Scrub to purify and detoxify with the early notes of Coffee Arabica, Sarsparilla and Volcanic pumice. Never having to leave the treatment table, a warm body compress and herbal booties for the feet prepare your muscles for a full body massage with an antioxidant rich lotion. Sicilian Bergamot, Valencia Orange and Pink Grapefruit soothe the skin and psyche. From light pressure to deep tissue, your personalized massage will include special focus on the scalp and feet to restore balance and ease tension. Your journey concludes with alone time in our Bamboo Suite with opportunity for a Gratitude exercise.
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HOLIDAY GIFT CERTIFICATE PACKAGES AVAILABLE FROM NOV 26-DEC 25
Lakehouse Full Day Away Up to $195 savings a la carte and $40 off regular full day package prices. Two 50-min package spa services and one 80-min package spa service. Includes gourmet lunch, use of spa facilities, spa gift and service charge. *$605.00 BUY NOW AND GET A BONUS $75 SPA GIFT CERTIFICATE! For each Full Day Away Gift Certificate purchased
Lakehouse Half Day Away Up to $75 savings a la carte and $25 off regular half-day package prices. Two 50-min package spa services. Includes gourmet lunch, use of spa facilities, spa gift and service charge. *405.00 BUY NOW AND GET A BONUS $50 SPA GIFT CERTIFICATE! For each Half Day Away Gift Certificate purchased
Lakehouse Spa Escape Up to $40 savings. One 50-min treatment. Includes gourmet lunch, use of spa facilities, spa gift and service charge. *$260.00
Dollar amount specials Free $50.00 Gift Certificates on Dollar Gift amount purchases between $395.00 - $595.00 Free $75.00 Gift Certificates on Dollar Gift amount purchases over $595.00
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featured w i nter RECIPE Pumpkin Soup with Apple and Sage INGREDIENTS: • 2 tablespoons butter • 1/2 of an onion, small diced • 1 carrot, small diced • 1 stock celery, small diced • 2 cups can pumpkin • 1/2 a Granny Smith apple, diced • 1/4 cup toasted pumpkin seeds • 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh sage leaves, finely chopped • 1 cup coconut milk • 3 cups vegetable broth • Salt and pepper to taste
DIRECTIONS: • Using a medium size pot, melt butter on medium to high heat, and sauté onion, carrot and celery till soft, for about 2 to 3 minutes. • Turn the heat down to medium and then add pumpkin, sage, coconut Milk and broth and whisk all together till smooth. • Allow soup to cool for 15 minutes. • When the soup is ready, use a hand blender to purée the soup till smooth. • Season with salt and pepper. • Use apple and pumpkin seeds for garnish.
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To reserve a treatment or plan your stay, please call 800-847-5637 or visit lakeaustin.com. RESORT
1705 S. Quinlan Park Rd, Austin, TX 78732. 512-372-7300
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12611 Riverbend Road, Austin, Texas, 78732 512-372-7380