Doesn't matter who you talk to in the State of Texas-a 5 hour drive is seen as a short distance to travel. Whether it's to a concert, a sports event, or just to see a part of the state you haven't been to yet or you love to go to. The standard destination road trip here is 5 hours regardless of the reason. Here we are about to embark on summer vacation season for 2022 with freedoms we haven't seen in at least a year and a half with no restrictions on anything anymore pandemic-related.

Time to get out and enjoy! And what better way than with a trip that is far from the typical. There's a place 5 hours from here that's just outside Austin in Wimberly, Texas called Collective Hill Country. It's a retreat overlooking the Montesino Ranch. If camping is your thing, this is all the fun of camping without 'roughing' it, so to speak. "Glamping" is probably a more accurate word. There are wineries, galleries, and music venues nearby-not to mention the amazing food. But rather than tell you all about it, why don't we just show you?

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Cozy accommodations with all the amenities you need to feel like you're in the comforts of a hotel, but open and outdoors enough for just the right mix of that camping feel.

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Beautiful decor and an open access path to the balcony overlooking an amazing setting on Montesino Ranch.

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Plush all around you with a touch of camping to keep you warm.

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A stylish bathroom with shower saves you from "roughing it" at bath time.

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Amazing eats in a camp site setting, but with a set-up like you were at a hotel.

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Extensive menu with wines to go with any entree.

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And then there's the view while you eat.....

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At night it's the perfect spot to unplug and get into camping mode with your sweetie and enjoy!

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Peaceful and quiet surroundings in nature-with creature comforts steps away.

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Oh, and there's horseback riding too!

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You can find out all about this amazing place by clicking HERE. Have fun!

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