Cypress Valley

Amazing stay. Traveled from Boston just after coming across this place on a quick Google search, and didn't disappoint. Great couples retreat. Quiet place away from city noise. The nest is probably not the place for kids or older adults given the bridges and stairs. Air conditioners was definitely a plus... stores are a bit far so be sure to buy snacks and drinks on your way there....and enjoy nature.

This was a great experience. I enjoyed it, it was a unique and fun experience way to celebrate my wife’s birthday. The surrounding area has plenty to do for a weekend trip, and the view cannot be beat. We stayed in the Willow treehouse, and it was beautiful to walk across the suspension bridge and at the end of the night going into our little treehouse to get rest. The mornings were magical as birds are awakening and singing. The only thing I wish could have been different, I wish we had a bathroom attached to our room, but it was a luxury worth giving up to be able to experience the treehouse life for a weekend. You do hear cars pass by on the nearby road, but that didn’t bother us, we found it a little soothing.

I stayed at Juniper with my wife. The setting was scenic and a nice relaxing escape from the city. We slept really well. The room was cool and very well maintained. The location was perfect, as we were able to go hiking nearby in Inks Lake, and visit Austin. My only complaint was the short walk to the bathroom, which could probably be remedied by choosing a different treehouse.

I absolutely loved the atmosphere and friendly service at Cypress Valley! We were actually there during the catastrophic flooding of July 4th weekend. The dam overflowed and the main exit and entrance road was completely blocked by strong currents and water that was continuing to rise. We were asked to evacuate and assisted by Beau the property manager in doing so which I’m grateful for. I told staff I was worried about the costs because our trip was being cut short and they assured me it would be taken care of and the portion of our stay we weren’t able to attend would be refunded. This really helped me breathe a sigh of relief because it would have been a financial hardship in addition to a scary experience! It was a really impactful time and I am glad the staff was responsive and competent in handling the situation! I can’t wait to go back for future trips to enjoy the trees and nature!

We recently stayed in the Lofthaven and it was such a special, unique getaway for our anniversary. I surprised my husband with it and it was just what he needed, a quiet place in nature to just relax and take it easy. It was clean, the AC worked really well, the waterfall tub was nice and easy to adjust the temperature, the shower’s hot water was working great, and the staff was great when we asked for extra coffee creamer and washcloths. The pool was also amazing, clean and the perfect temp. We enjoyed swimming, taking walks, star-gazing at night, and coffee on the patio in the mornings. There are several unique local restaurants to choose from just 5-10 minutes away. We loved Guernica’s Cafe, Angel’s Icehouse and It’s All Good BBQ. I recommend this place 1,000 times over, especially for a special occasion. I know it’s a little pricey compared to other options but totally worth it for something you can’t find anywhere else.

We really appreciate the quiet time but the things we notice staying at The Nest. First things first walking in the place was great but there were hand prints on the windows in the kitchenette there was also no hot water so had to use kettle for hot water to clean dishes. Being in a cleaning business it’s a little concerning it’s just not very hygienic it just didn’t smell clean, There was no cleaning supplies to clean our own messes so felt dirty the whole weekend, There should be at least an all purpose cleaner. Going into the bedrooms it was cold each night staying here and the place is not insulated. We had to turn the unit up in the master to at least 78 or higher for it to register the heat to kick on And of course couldn’t turn the ac on when it decided to get warm it would just leak water! This didn’t really mind I guess just thankful it wasn’t 100+ Getting into bed, the bed just did not smell clean, blankets just smell used.. so I would plan on bringing your own set we had our own stuff (Thankful) On the second deck where the look out point is there is a step that is broken if not fixing (only because it does look great with the whole look) I would put a sign up or some lights just being excited one of us almost step right through the big gap. (It was dark) Not really a big deal just a thought. Lastly, the bathhouse there is a crack at the bottom of your tub, so was not able to take a bath, had to shower with the door open because there was no ventilation, fan or airway for steam to escape. Now, in the state of Texas by law, you have to have some type of ventilation or fan in a bathhouse. You do not have to have AC, but ventilation has to be provided so you can prevent future mold growing, now I do see windows on the top of the bathhouse, but they are not open and no way to open them. also with the shower be careful had to plug a hole up in the shower right where the shower head is ( look don’t judge you never know) Not really here to complain… But to pay what we paid to stay here each night I only hope they fix these problems before someone else books or someone’s sees this review and doesn’t waste their money!! Best of luck!

Cypress Valley Event Center was the first, and only, venue that my husband and I toured for our wedding. The beauty of this venue was only multiplied by the various different spaces that are available to you, offering incredible variety in where you can hold the events of your wedding. For ours, we held the rehearsal dinner in the ranch house (which easily fit our 40+ guests and the caterers), our ceremony in the elevated platform between the trees (a unique and unforgettable setting to be wed), and the dinner and dancing in the covered area on the grounds (which, due to weather, protected us easily from rain alongside the many umbrellas provided by the venue). The various tree houses and lodgings on-site allowed us to keep our friends and family close to us for the entirety of our stay. We were blessed to be able to spend so much time with those that travelled especially far for our wedding, an opportunity that very few venues can provide. All of this taken into account, the most wonderful part of our experience with Cypress Valley was the people. Kimberly, who was responsive and attentive throughout our year of planning, provided tours, joined us for event planning on site, and was genuinely excited for us at every step of the way. The on-site groundpersons were quick to support us when logistical or vehicular trouble came up. At every opportunity, the Cypress Valley professionals did everything they could to ensure that our day was as special as it could be. I cannot say how grateful we are to have worked with such amazing people at such an amazing venue, and I cannot recommend Cypress Valley Event Center enough.

This venue was the perfect hidden gem just outside of Austin for our intimate evening wedding. The outdoor space was beautiful for our ceremony and reception with the Ranch House to get ready and welcome family. It was a perfect wedding day with Kimberly's help coordinating with vendors and helping guests so we could fully enjoy it all. She made planning a breeze and understood what we wanted for our special day. The Lofthaven cabin was the perfect newlywed suite and the views were incredible. Highly recommend for a micro-wedding!

We stayed in The Willow and it was to date one of the best adventures I've been on. The treehouse was exciting and the swing bridge scary but fun! The whole area was so well kept and clean, The bathrooms were amazing! Hot Water!! Clean showers and toilets and all so private. Plenty of blankets to keep you warm in the treehouse. Clean gas grills and a nice firepit. Close to Marvel Falls and Johnson City for eating out and holiday shopping. This place is so peaceful and tranquil. I want to go back!!! 10 STARS!!!! Thank You for such a wonderful memory. C. Miller​​

We had a nice stay in the juniper tree house. It was a little retreat for my husband and I for a few days and we enjoyed getting to experience Spicewood and the area around it. A few things to mention: 1. the Willow and Juniper treehouses and off the main road and you can head the traffic in your room at all hours. I didn't think I was sensitive to the noise of traffic, but it is amplified when you are surrounded by this beautiful nature scenery and then hear multiple vehicles driving by. 2. The bathrooms are very well kept. I was a little nervous about the idea of community bathrooms and then being outdoor bathrooms, but they out did themselves with design, and upkeep. There are many, many daddy long legs on the outside of the bathroom doors (a few sneak their way in) but you are in the middle of trees and nature so it is expected. 3. The staff is incredibly friendly. 4. If you have a chance to venture out, go to Round Mountain Distillery (about 20 minute drive) Mike the owner is great company and has great rum. Angels has a great outdoor space with live music, and sweet berry farm was a fun activity depending on the season. 5. Ask if you can tour the event center, it is BEAUTIFUL! They need to be marketing this space because it is amazing. 6. There is some housekeeping that needs to be kept up with a little better mainly in the front office which I thought was strange because that's where your guests come in to greet you. But it just needs a good dusting a sweep, nothing too serious. Overall our stay was good. I would recommend this for anyone wanting a unique little getaway, just don't forget your sound machine!

My sister came from abroad and we stayed this place. It's a place where you can get a two-bed for almost $700 per night. We were so excited before we left. But the reality was different. When my 7-year-old son tried to open the bathtub door, the large glass door fell and almost caused serious injury. I checked the whole house before leaving, but unfortunately I left a cardigan behind. I tried calling several times and left a voicemail. But they did not pick up the phone and give it back. Then the male manager answered the phone and said we had left something behind and would send it to me by mail. Even after a month it didn't come. I called and left a message again more than 5 times, but I was unable to contact them. Then today I got a call and he said, "I searched last night and this morning, but it didn't show up. So, I asked him "you told me you had it. can you look for it again today and callme back tomorrow? Then they said they had already looked for it and it wasn't there.so " If you expect any care or any respect from them for your stay, choose somewhere else. This is a dangerous structure for both children and adults, so we can be in danger, but there are no phone service , and also don't expect them to ever answer the phone. And If you leave something important behind, just think of it as throwing it in the trash.Very disappointed place. Ever.

Very cool place, and a unique experience! If you're looking for something different, give this place a try!

For my hubby's birthday, I booked a 2 night stay here for Aug 1 & 2, 2020. We stayed at the Yoki Treehouse which is their newest treehouse that is very private and secluded. The treehouse itself was amazing and it was a dream come true for us as we have both wanted to stay in a treehouse since we were kids! I mean who doesn't have a childhood dream of staying in a treehouse but there's not many opportunities to do so growing up in a city. We had a relaxing 2 days here where we enjoyed the soaking tub, read in the reading nook, laid out on Big Joe, had our morning tea and coffee outside in nature, bird watching and so much more! It was so quiet and its truly just a time for you to connect with nature. The treehouse itself is beautiful, modern and the layout and design is truly thought out to immerse you in nature. You are surrounding by trees whichever glass window you look at. It is so quiet, you feel suspended in the trees! My favorite part of the treehouse which I had figured out the moment I was leaving was that everything you pour into the kitchen sink...goes right to the floor 30 feet down. Water gets poured back into nature below! My hubby was pouring out the tea I did not finish and I just so happened to be standing outside the front door with our luggage when I heard loud water being splashed. I peaked down and saw the tea go straight down. That was the coolest! I had booked this trip way before COVID and due to the pandemic, the zip lining tour was cancelled. But, it's ok as we still had a fantastic time staying here! The price for the Yoki per night is very expensive and I would recommend for the owners to at least provide breakfast every morning. A hand delivered breakfast would be a very nice touch. Shout out to Shelby for keeping me in the loop the whole time and when I needed shower gel & Kleenex she arranged for it to happen. Keep in mind this is nature and there are bugs/insects everywhere. The restroom is a place were they like to hide. We saw spiders, scorpions, grasshopper, centipedes, wasps in there. FYI- there is no body lotion or hair dryer in case those things are important to you, please bring those! Otherwise everything else that a hotel normally has, is provided. We had such a great time and my hubby is so happy and surprised that I booked such a beautiful place to share with him!

I booked a one night stay at the Juniper treehouse. Check in / check out process was very seamless, but that's very likely due to the fact that the treehouse is not locked (there is no key) which presents a concern about leaving any valuables in there while you're away. The treehouse comes with coffee/tea/water although the coffee packets were actually expired. I wish they had provided a few snacks given that the room didn't have a fridge. Also, the AC unit was also rather loud at night but I'm probably just a light sleeper. While I knew the restroom was not in the treehouse, it's actually much farther than I had anticipated and at night, the walkway isn't well lit which made me avoid using the restroom as much as possible. I didn't get to use the pool but when I visited it, it wasn't too clean. I think if they were to clear the pathway and do lights, it would be the perfect late night swim! Despite these drawbacks, I did enjoy the treehouse itself, it was pretty romantic and felt very secluded.

- I booked two nights at the ranch house (biggest room), different from other houses on the tree. ****Pro: - The house is huge with 6 bed rooms. 5 separate rooms with 1 master one that include the the restroom. - the kitchen is spacious with all kitchen tools & equipments. - Clean, airy, earth scented and well-maintained inside of the house. - Quiet and peaceful atmosphere - fast customer service response *****Cons: - Outdoor grill-set needs to be washed or replaced. - There is an outdoor tube but it's neither clean nor hot tube. ***** bring your own water and foods or seasoning

This was our first time "glamping" and had high expectations. We booked two tents and I picked them based on their names. There was no map provided of the tent layouts so I just rolled the dice and we ended up just across from one another. The entire weekend we only encountered one other couple who were staying in a treehouse. Overall, Cypress Valley seems like it was a great place to stay and enjoy but has faded a bit over time. There are three gas grills, oversized Jenga, yard chess, and spike ball. There is a covered area next to the camp store that had a table and lounge area. The camp store had an interesting variety of items and is self regulated via iPad for checkout. The pool was very poorly kept and the water was very green. We didn't venture a swim. There are also several hammocks that were very dirty so we didn't use those either. Staying in the tents you park a short distance from the site and wagons are provided to bring your belongings up. The tents are neatly appointed, clean, and comfortable. There is a medium sized Yeti cooler on the small front landing. Linens, towels, and bathrobes are provided along with a battery for power access. The battery has a very bring strobing light on it when all items are turned off that isn't the most soothing to sleep to. The exterior of the roof is covered in debris and mold spots. The mold spots could be stains but there was no obvious sign of any cleaning (streaks, patterned mold spots, etc) that would lead that to be the case. There is a very small exhaust fan that seems to be intended to move air but is no way capable of effectively doing so for the size of the tent. The first night was miserably hot and we were dripping with sweat until a storm came in. The storm was a very strong spring Texas storm and we woke to the tent floor very wet. We let staff know via text and subsequently nothing was done. The floor remained soaked. I kind of wonder why they ask if we need anything addressed. We also expected daily housekeeping of the communal baths/showers only to have one of the toilets in poor condition for the entirety of our stay illustrating that that was not the case. All communication was done through text. While it's possible they were there, we never witnessed any staff. All in all, it was an ok adventure. We would have loved to have been able to participate in some other activities that the area has available, but they were all closed.

Excellent time staying at the Yoki Treehouse! We felt like we were staying in a luxury jungle hut. Highly recommend to someone looking to stay somewhere off the beaten path with a sense of adventure. One unfortunate thing was that you can hear the highway from the treehouse (of course, nothing that could be controlled by Cypress Valley), but did detract from the overall vibe. The actual treehouse and location of the structure on the property was nothing short of perfection. The aesthetics and design are impressive. We will return to stay in another treehouse for sure.

My daughter and I had a blast!! Here is how it all went. The online sign-up was a breeze. We arrived about 30 minutes ahead of schedule; we did this so that we can take pics of the property(over 90 acres). Our instructors arrived and gave everyone an overview- they were very detailed at explaining the process and how our day would go. Riley and Ferus were outstanding!! All together there are five zip lines and each one was super fun. They also have treehouses ; I'll be booking them soon. I can't wait to go back.

Second time here; celebrated both my kids' 16th birthdays here. Stayed in the nest both times. Love everything about this place. So beautiful- wish we could have stayed longer. Pic is them up high in the nest in the moonlight. Gorgeous.

Was absolutely beautiful! We pretty much had place to ourselves where hammocks were which was perfect I feel. Was only able to do one night stay due to work but my teen said she wants to make it a yearly thing. The pictures don't do justice. It was just perfect. She said it was the best birthday present ever. Next time we will stay in yoki we stayed at the nest for our first time experience!

I stayed in the Juniper tree house for two nights. I have to say this place was magical. If you need a break from life visit cypress valley. It was quiet and peaceful. I will be back. Thank you for the perfect place for me to relax:)

From the first time I came across their website, I was excited to stay in one of their treehouses. Booked a stay for 2 in the Lofthaven, and it exceeded the high expectations I had. The photos of this treehouse were beautiful, but to see it in person was breathtaking! The beautiful waterfall tub was heated and simple to operate. The kitchenette was stocked with basic necessities, though I would recommend bringing snacks. The bed was comfortable, and the property was so serene. It did get a bit chilly overnight, but a heater, robes, and extra blankets were provided. The contact-free check in process was seamless, clear directions were given to the treehouse, and there were posted signs that helped as well. I did not get to experience the canopy tours as they were closed for COVID, but I look forward to returning in the future. This place was absolutely worth every penny and hour spent on the drive up. If you're considering it, I highly recommend, but be sure to plan ahead because it books up for months, and for very good reason.

My boyfriend surprised me with a two night stay here at the Yoki for my birthday back in February. Check in and check out was easy and staff were super friendly and welcoming. They gave us a quick tour of the treehouse before we settled in. The Yoki was stunning and so spacious. We enjoyed our coffees on the deck in the mornings. It was so peaceful and quiet. The bed was super comfortable and we slept like babies. The bathhouse was separated by a bridge - it had a soaking tub and a shower. It was so cool walking across that bridge. We had everything we needed and more. It was the perfect getaway and we can't wait to come back!

Cypress Valley Canopy Tours actually offers two different tours - a canopy tour and a challenge course. The canopy tour is a bunch of ziplines - the first one is scary, even though they take you through ground school on a little zipline only 6 feet above the ground, but they quickly became very enjoyable (even though I am scared of heights). The challenge course is another thing entirely. You take two ziplines to a set of platforms in the trees connected by a bunch of nefarious bridges of all different types. You can get through it walking through just a normal rope bridge, but along the edges are things like pure cables, sets of logs set sideways, a set of just three ropes where the middle rope starts below the first two on one side and ends up above them on the other, and so on. You can choose which paths you want to take, do the same things over and over, etc. This course was definitely challenging (if you choose the harder paths). When I read about rope courses I was thinking about Indiana Jones-type bridges, with a solid base held up by ropes, not bridges composed purely of a rope or of logs more than a foot apart that slide back and forth, or just a cable, etc. - all very high above the ground. The best part of the challenge course is the exit - you do a superman zip, where you go face down on the fastest zip line ever. That was a little scary at first even after all the other ziplines, since you are face down and are not braking, but quickly becomes exhilarating, as you are literally flying through the trees.

This place is absolutely amazing. Surprised my boyfriend for his birthday getaway and this was the perfect choice. We had a late start to get out to the property, which made us late for check in but they were so friendly and we're able to help us and get us checked in. We stayed in the Willow treehouse - love love love. The one and only thing that was was the walk to the restrooms but I still loved every bit of this mini vacay. Next day we had a zip lining tour - the instructors/tour guides were on point, informative and ready to assist. Thank you for an awesome time. Can't wait to visit again.

So - let me paint you a picture. It's 5 weeks before our wedding and our venue cancels on us. We were out town for a business trip and unable to visit any new venues in Austin. It was the most stressful and nerve wrecking time EVER! I was frantically searching for a new venue, when clouds parted and a beam of light from heaven descended upon me and brought Cypress Valley Event Center to my attention via TheKnot.com. They NOT ONLY let us have our wedding out there on a day they typically wouldn't be open, they gave our guests ziplining discounts, were quick to respond to texts and emails, worked with our budget, worked to help us reach our wedding vision (which required a few waivers, haha!), and were phenomenal all around. I sent them an incredibly frantic email describing our situation, budget, & plans we had for the previous venue to see if there was any way they could work with us on such short notice. Shelby, the General Manager, wrote me back and was sooooooo nice and understanding and willing to work with us on all the details. I honestly can't say enough positive things about Shelby because she is the absolute best person to work with. She was there for us at every turn, offered really amazing solutions to bumps in the road, took time out of her busy day to let us tour the venue a few times, helped us figure out ways we could lay out the ceremony, and so much more. There really aren't enough kudos to give this incredible woman. If you're looking for a magical and romantic outdoor location for your wedding, look no further. I HIGHLY suggest that you and your wedding party stay in the Ranch House for the night before and the night of your wedding. It is a beautiful home with loads of room to accommodate all of your overnight guests and its very aesthetically pleasing. It has a full kitchen with the largest fridge I've ever seen, stove, coffee maker, etc. It's perfect. The venue itself is absolutely breathtaking. Imagine yourself descending through an amphitheater while your beau and best people are waiting for you on a bridge suspended over a stream of babbling water. It is perfect. At night, there are lights in the trees that make it seem almost otherworldly as the lights dance on the cypress leaves. The venue provides tables, chairs, some decorations, the ceremony and reception spot have gorgeous warm lighting, and a bar area is provided. I can't thank Cypress Valley and Shelby enough for the experience they gave us. It was truly the best day of our lives and our guests had a ball. People are still talking about how wonderful it was out there. If you're looking for an outdoor venue, this is THE ONE.

My fiance and I have always wanted to stay in the treehouses. They looked really cool! Sadly, I'll probably never get to experience them. Once we got engaged, Cypress Valley was our first choice of wedding venues. It was close to home and something that was on our bucket list already. We checked with our photographer and booked rooms for us and our officiant. My mom booked a room as well. I called at least 4 times and spoke with at least 2 different people about details. Each time, they assured me that our date was good and we could not only stay there, but also have our ceremony there as well. I was even told that the day was completely open and I could choose whatever time I wanted. The lady that I spoke to emailed me a sample contract, but said I needed to verify the time and she'd send me the final contract. I emailed her back with a time, but she never responded. Because I had all of the assurances, I assumed everything was fine and we would be able to talk to her in person during our tour in a couple of weeks. 2 months before the wedding, the owner called me to tell me that they had overbooked and were cancelling our reservation. She was apologetic and knew that it was BS. (Her words, not mine) She gave us an immediate refund and offered a gift certificate for a 2 night stay, something that she didn't offer my fiance when she talked to him. Guess that was BS as well because I haven't seen that yet. She claimed that it was because of a software error showing false available dates, but I don't fully buy that excuse because I was able to see available dates and many were already booked. She also brought up the fact that I hadn't signed a contract, but that's only because I was waiting on the updated one. She said that she'd save another date for us, but I wasn't willing to do that because family members had already bought plane tickets and booked rooms at another location. (No other treehouse rooms were available) It was difficult enough to get my fiance's daughter here on this date with school and athletic schedules. I was left scrambling to find another place to stay and a venue for our wedding. Also, the owner never even bothered to call my mom who had made her reservation on her own. A courtesy call would have been nice, guess the owner couldn't be bothered with that. Looks like this place will be deleted from our bucket list.

My wife and I celebrated our anniversary this week. Checked in to the Nest on Tuesday. The accomodations are unique. This is mostly like glamping. The round pods are nicely appointed, the kitchen had a fridge and toaster oven, nice sized dining room table (6 seats). Sleeping quarters have good AC. The nighttime views were tremendous. There was a late night tussle in the canyon below, probably just a chuppacabra having dinner. After the second night we awoke to a beautiful warm day and went on the zipline tour. Shelby & Mia were exceptional. Kind, informative, professional with just the perfect amount of playfulness. Just go! And stay the night already!

Let me begin by saying that Cypress Valley is not just a vendor to me because they feel more like family. Not only is the venue the most unique and magical place to possibly get married in, but the staff were down-to-earth, kind, and helpful right from the start and were a joy to work with. Specifically, I have to sing the praises of the General Manager, Shelby. She is a delight and radiates positivity and a genuine excitement for her job at all times. She always had a "can do" attitude, and if there was ever a question I had (I had a lot) that she didn't know the answer to, she came right back with an answer and solution in no time! I am a very detail-oriented person, and often have difficulty trusting other people to care about details the way that I do. This was NOT the case with Shelby! She is a rock star at her job, and genuinely cares about the details! I was 100% confident during the entire wedding planning process that nothing would slip through the cracks if Shelby was involved, and I was right. One of the best parts about deciding to get married at Cypress Valley was the level of trust and independence I had with the staff. They aren't overbearing and rigid like so many other wedding venues out there. They trust that you will respect their rules and the space, and then are completely hands-off from there unless you need them. My wedding was beautiful and the guests LOVED the venue! Despite it being a little warm since it's an entirely outdoor space, no one seemed to be that bothered by it! My husband and I and our family members stayed in the treehouses and Ranch House, and had the best time!!! The treehouses are so charming! We actually plan to come back on our anniversary! I hope my words do justice in describing how amazing Cypress Valley and their staff are. I cannot recommend them enough and am so appreciative that they helped me have the wedding of my dreams!

We celebrated our 8th anniversary with a zip line tour and a stay in the Juniper treehouse. It was amazing! The views are breathtaking and the zips are exhilarating yet tolerable for those who may be afraid up there. Our guides, Ferris and Sara, were wonderful, knowledgeable, and patient with those who needed an extra pause before a zip The tree house was clean and cozy, and the porch was just big enough to have a cup of coffee and enjoy the sounds of nature. The bathrooms are a bit far, but as expected for a treehouse getaway. We didn't get to stay the entire night in the house due to a family emergency, but I imagine waking up to such a peaceful environment would have been lovely. We plan to come back with our kids as soon as our youngest is old enough :)

I wanted to really love this place, but never got the chance. We made reservations for Valentines's Day several months in advance. The day before Valentine's Day, we arrived in Texas to find a voice mail saying they were canceling our reservation due to the fire marshal shutting them down. This was unfortunate, but what can you do? We spent hours trying to find another place to stay, which turned out to be impossible the day before Valentine's Day, so we stayed with friends. They have offered to refund our money and give us complimentary canopy tour gift certificates, which I'm sure our friends will enjoy. I was feeling pretty forgiving about the whole thing until I found out from my friends that this happened before to them. Really? What are the odds that they got shut down by the fire marshal multiple times. I don't know if they've just got some sort of war going on with the fire marshal or poor management practices or just an uncanny amount of bad luck, but I'd think twice about planning on staying here. Have a back-up plan.

Really nice way to bond with your friends (and some trees!) I enjoyed my first zip lining experience here. It was kind of a relaxed pace, which is probably good for your first time. Plenty of time to laugh and chat with the folks in my group. Our guides were very knowledgeable about the ecology of the area and very down-to-earth, too (ha!) -- not too busy to wait so we could snap some pictures, etc. Not sure if I would go again regularly, but it was great for a once-in-a-while treat.

I have always been somewhat of an adrenaline junkie (5AM calls to wrangle in a wild horse or rescue a chained Pit Bull gets me excited) but I am terrified of heights if there is not water underneath. That said I absolutely LOVE the adrenaline rush of zip lining once I start swinging from platform to platform like Tarzan's Jane! My Cypress Valley Tour was awesome! Our guides were personable and very educational for the newbies and with safety details. I felt safe zipping through the trees with amazing views above and below but I was hoping for more of an adrenaline rush. Unfortunately, the more challenging portion was damaged by last years wildfires.

I love this place! I took my kids twice for zip lining and once to stay in one of the treehouses. Amazing experience and great guides!

I am deathly afraid of heights. My wife convinced me to do this and it was fun. The scariest parts for me were walking across the wooden rope bridges. The staff was fantastic without a doubt. It cant be easy to get a group of people who dont know each other to warm up to them. Safety is obviously a great concern for them and I never felt unsafe. For $75 a person I felt like when we got to the end that they were yanking our chains wjen they said that was the end. I suppose it is shorter due to the fires a few years back. I enjoyed the zip lining. If I do it again I dont think I will be nervous. It just felt like there was maybe 6 minutes of ziplining in the 2 hours we were there. It was a fun experience. We will try other places to see how they are too. I would recommend going to this location.

My husband and I purchased the romantic package, which included: zip lining, dinner at Apis, wine tasting at Stone House Vineyard, and a night in the Lofthaven treehouse. We absolutely LOVED the wine tasting and Apis! We would have never known about these two places had it not been for this package. Stone House is off the beaten path, but so beautiful and serene. It's a must see. Apis is now one of our top restaurant experiences- absolutely delicious!!! The zip lining was fun and our guides were super funny. The worst part was probably the treehouse. The idea is wonderful but when you have to squeeze in zip lining, wine tasting, check in at 4 pm, shower and get ready for dinner, enjoy dinner, and return to the treehouse to check out by 11am, there was zero time to actually enjoy the treehouse or the wildlife/nature. The bed was super uncomfortable- shaped like a V with the middle dipping down. The bathroom is also a VERY far walk, in the middle of the night, to walk across the suspension bridge and upstairs. The waterfall bath NEVER gets hot and the shower has hot water for a few minutes. So, we were ultimately stuck taking military showers. It was disappointing to spend $400 for something you can't be comfortable in or enjoy. I would much rather drive back to Austin and stay in a hotel with a comfortable bed and take a hot shower than stay in the Lofthaven. The best part of this package was Apis and Stone House. We will definitely return to Spicewood for the wine and food!!

I did a canopy tour here this past weekend and I'll admit, I was a bit nervous at first, even after the "training school" that others have mentioned. After the first actual zipline though, any nervousness dissipated and I had a blast! Our tour guides (Robert and Eric) were pretty cool. We weren't sure at first b/c the two guys we had were making everyone shout their names at introductions and it felt a little hokey. They even used some scare tactics to freak us out when crossing the bridges and just getting us to trust them in general. It must've worked b/c after a while, we warmed up to them. I think Robert and Eric did an awesome job making it a really enjoyable experience! Also, everything felt so safe! When you're not ziplining, they use two hooks to secure you to the line at all times. So basically, you're never just standing up there in the trees unhooked. Also, no one has mentioned this, but there is a POOL outside there. Free to swim, but I don't think it's lifeguarded. There are turtles in the pool! Overall it's a very pretty place, really fun experience and $60-something was pretty dang reasonable. I'd totally go for it again!

The place was clean and well run. Equipment was in good condition as well. The staff were young and sometimes that is a red flag for me - but they were VERY professional and did a great job!! Great safety training at the beginning so you felt comfortable. They were able to bring our small group together so no one was nervous. I could have done more zips!!! It seemed short for the cost but overall I was very satisfied

This place is so warm & friendly. The staff are absolutely wonderful. Yes they're young-aged, but I can only hope that we always remain young at heart! I'm terribly afraid of heights but had such thrilling fun that I'll definitely revisit when the weather warms up! :) This is a must do in Texas!

Loved this place! Everyone was very nice!! You can tell they love what they so. Also the make sure you r safe at all times. They are very knowledgeable about the wild life and plants /trees. I would love to go back!

You get what you pay for. The tour guides were great and engaging, although I would not go out of my way to zipline here, at this price. The tour is short and the zip lines are short. Most of the time is spent waiting for other members in the group to zip. May be more fun for a young family.

This seems like a brilliant idea - speeding through an impressive array of cypress trees, hanging from a zip line. But why should about 200 seconds of glide time take almost 3 hours to complete? Here's why: TOO MUCH FRIGGIN' CONVERSATION. You go from tree to tree, they almost smother you in dork-ism by telling you you have to scream or yodel, or whatever, and the introductory instruction is not rocket science. Talk about being scared of a lawsuit... In addition, there's a science lesson - not what I signed on for, folks, I's got my education - all for $60...hmmm.... It IS great fun, but the staff, mostly being just out of high school do think they're clever, and who wants a science lesson when you're looking for a thrill? I WOULD like to try their "Canopy Challenge" when I have $75 to burn, to see if it's a little less conversation, a little more action.

I took my husband here for his birthday as a surprise one year. He's afraid of heights and I kept a tight lip during the drive and would give him clues like "ahh, you'll have to jump off a high platform" and he was getting pretty angry because he's afraid of heights! When we finally arrived and he found out it was a ziplining course, he had his doubts. But with the practice and learning how to brake, what to do if you go backwards, etc. the staff prepares you. Needless to say, my husband had a GREAT time! We both felt very safe and secure even though we were high off the ground and zipping from tree to tree. I brought my camera and they staff were able to alternate my husband going first and then me going first so we could both get pictures of one another zipping. In addition to zipping, the staff talks about the area, the animals, the plants so it's also educational. The last zip is the best because it's the length of 3 football fields :o)

I have zip lined once in Costa Rica and was so excited to hear we had one right outside of Austin. It's definitely not Costa Rica but the next best thing. I talked my two friends from L.A. to zip line. It was 4 of us, one was interviewing for a job, so we were able to get the A++ treatment as it is typically a group of 8. The instructors were very fun and knew how to calm us down. They make you feel safe and double check to make sure you are hooked on. It was a very great experience and I recommend it to anyone. If you have a fear of heights, this is a great step to facing it. We had a fabulous time on the 6 lines, the only con is that's the only course, they don't have different ones unless you want to do the challenge course. This is great for any person. I want to go back for the challenge course as it looks so much fun. Definitely worth the money. They also have a cool tent that you can stay the night in. It's like camping in a tree house. Customer service is also very stellar!

Woo hoo! What a blast! We reserved our tour online for Saturday and drove 45 mins from downtown to get ready for the adventure. There were few groups before us so we had to wait for good 20 minutes or so. But once our turn came, they immediately helped us with the orientation and ground school. The staffs were really nice, the tour guides are very friendly and helpful, our guy Josh is especially funny and oh so cute. Besides learning how to zip, they also tells us story and backgrounf of this reserved land. It's amazing what you can see in there. We zipped through about 7 routes and oh boy did we all shout our lungs out. $65 per person sounds like an expensive activity to do on the weekend but the fun is guaranteed. We are planning to go back again to do the challenge course.

This was lots of fun. It is a nice, relaxing way to spend the day but still have lots of fun. Our guides/instructors were really nice and let us know what was going on the whole time. While we had lots of fun, And the area is beautiful! I'm glad we had the Groupon though. Not sure if it would have been worth the full price. But I would definitely do it again.

This was a fun safe place. Five of us ladies from the ages of 65 - 70 went zip lining today. We were treated with great respect. Had mire fun than we had even imagined we could possibly have. Our guides were Farris & Emily the were fun yet Safety was always the most important aspect of their job. Would highly recommend any age group to take this trip it is well worth the beautiful drive into the hill country. Thank you, Farris and Emily for a fantastic adventure

Went for the zip lining tour last weekend to celebrate my 30th birthday, it was the first time I had ever done this and had a blast! Very helpful for beginners, I wasn't nervous, the guides made me feel at ease. After the first zip and getting over that initial fear of letting go it was so amazing. The guides we had were Ben and Sean and they were awesome, very funny, easy to talk and joke around with, if it weren't' for the older people on the tour I'm sure I would have opened up and would have loved them even more! They made this experience all the more fun. The facilities were nice, we arrived about 45 min early, walked around the site, played with the dog, took advantage of the hammocks they have spread around the campus, played basketball...they do have a souvenir shop of sorts, and everything is outdoors, very cool place, would go again and recommend to anyone looking for a fun new experience! We paid $80 each after taxes and all, wasn't too bad, not something you want to pay every weekend but for a special occasion or trip it was well worth it.

My wife and I had a wonderful, romantic evening in the Lofthaven on 3-8. The treehouse was so peaceful and my only negative is us not being able to stay longer. We opened a couple of windows so the night breeze could pass thru and it was just amazing. Nice break from the hustle and bustle of Houston.

Surprised my husband on his 40th bday with a ziplining trip. They were great with customer service from start to finish. The training and lessons beforehand were thorough but not overwhelming. We recommend it to everyone! We didn't stay in any of the treehouses but they look really cool!

This unique destination is simply amazing. The hubs and I celebrated our anniversary and enjoyed zip lining, wine tasting, dinner and a stay in a beautiful treehouse which were all part of their romance package. The accomodations are fun and relaxing. The Lofthaven is nestled in a serene part of the property overlooking a bubbling brook. The separate bath house is a treat with the waterfall and views. The separate sleeping house surrounds a tree and has fans, AC and a net canopy over the bed. It is slightly like camping in the sense that wildlife and insects will be part of your stay but that is to be expected when enjoying nature and didn't bother us in the least. Thank you to the welcoming staff and owners for an amazing getaway and experience!

My husband took me here for my birthday last Fall. I was totally looking forward to it but got a little nervous once I got up there and saw how high and how little was holding me up in between the trees! There are only 6 zip lines which was barely enough for me to get my mojo going and get over that nervous hump. It left me wanting more so I could really let it all hang loose! I guess that's good for business though. :) We had two young female guides who were quite the comediennes, but in a juvenile sort of way. Being 36, I felt like I was always missing the point of the joke... They kept me alive though. Now I want to fly to Costa Rica and experience the inspiration for Cypress Valley first hand.

I really actually enjoyed myself IMMENSELY here. The instructors rocked: Keith and Cali. They were really good sports, taught us the ropes, always had a smile on their faces. We went at the perfect time...the flowers were in bloom, it was not too hot, there was a breeze blowing...it was, in a word, gorgeous. Things out of their control: the water was low in the stream... so, there's really not any swimming there. Yes, they have a pool, but even that was super cloudy. We did have a picnic there as it is gorgeous to just sit out in the shade and enjoy nature... At any rate...don't plan to swim there. Do plan a picnic if you're interested. And go now, while it's not too hot.

Did a team building event with my team & there was hesitating on a couple of members of the team. After the training and the first zip, we had a blast! The staff did a really good job on taking us through the course, teaching us about the terrain & keeping it fun. Will definitely take my family here for an outing!

WOW! I'm from California and I was going to visit a college friend we booked one of the tree houses and we were 95% happy with our stay! We didn't even know there was a pool and a little "lake" there for our use. When we got there we were totally able to check in early which was super nice and we enjoyed the pool! There's a trampoline for the kids and hammocks and even a small row boat you can use. The tree house itself was amazing a cool little bridge to cross and running water underneath you! The 1 complaint we had was the bugs! It's not the staffs fault but maybe a suggestion on getting nets for around the bed would be cool. I totally understood we were "glamping" but they were super annoying! Other than that we had a GREAT 1 night stay. Also thank you to the staff because they were SUPER awesome, friendly and didn't seem like they "hated" their jobs :) we will be back again for sure

My husband and I stayed for our anniversary weekend in the Lofthaven treehouse. AMAZING! Did the night zip line- WOW! The guides were awesome! Highly recommend this place!

If I could give 5 more stars I would. Bo and Trevor were the best guides! Our kids had a blast with their first zip line experience and the view couldn't be any better. This place is bad ass for families or just couples even. We'll be back!!!!