Crimson Creek Smokehouse

Nestled in Texas, this 12-ft-wide natural spring offers a scenic spot for a picnic or quick hike, complete with captivating clear water when it’s full.

Coffee shop & bean roastery that sources their beans from female-owned international coffee farms.

Posh lodgings in a rustic-chic hotel offering free breakfast & dinner in a farm-to-table restaurant. Set on 88 acres of countryside beside Onion Creek, this rustic-chic hotel is 6 miles from Plum Creek Golf Course and 27 miles from Austin. Polished rooms and suites have fireplaces, sitting areas, and satellite TV, plus DVD players and free Wi-Fi. Posh, modern cottages add kitchens, separate living areas and decks with seating; most have countryside views. Breakfast and dinner (included) are served in a country-chic restaurant that offers farm-to-table American fare. There's an outdoor pool, a 14-person hot tub and a fire pit, plus a bocce court, horseshoe pits, and hiking and biking trails. A spa offers massages and beauty treatments.

Airy, rustic-industrial stop for BBQ sandwiches & smoked meats plus ample sides, beers & queso dip.

Studio for handblown glass lighting and art pieces, including vases, sculptures, and platters, plus live demonstrations.

Eden East is a dreamy farm-to-table gem at Springdale Farm, where communal dining beneath twinkling lights pairs perfectly with seasonal, multi-course menus.