One thing about me is I'm always looking for a cozy retreat, an excuse to slow down, and a bathtub. When I stumbled across Honeytree on Instagram, I knew I had to add it to my list for my next trip to Texas. A few weeks ago I was there to celebrate Peter's birthday, and wanted to do something relaxing that wasn't just a typical stay-cation, and I knew Honeytree would be the perfect spot. It ended up being everything I wanted and more, and I thought I'd share a little bit more about the property, the cabins, and experience so you can book the perfect retreat for yourself, a gift, or honestly any occasion you just want to unwind.

The Properties: Blue Sage & The Meadow

HoneyTree actually has two separate locations in Fredericksburg: The Meadow and Blue Sage. Both feel thoughtfully removed from the noise of everyday life but each has its own energy.

The Meadow is a bit closer to town and home to five original treehouses, all perched among old-growth trees with views of Palo Alto Creek. These cabins are a bit more tucked away and wooded if you want to feel like you're glamping in the trees.

Blue Sage, where we stayed, is a newer property about 10 minutes from downtown, with 12 uniquely designed cabins with views of wide open Hill Country land. This spot is a little more spacious and less wooded, and has a common space with grills and a fire pit. They're in the process of adding some fun wellness perks that I can't wait to go back and enjoy like a sauna, cold plunge, hot tub, and more.

Each cabin is privately tucked into its own space for privacy, and the only noises we heard our whole stay were the neighbors roosters which in my opinion really authenticated the Texas Hill Country experience.

The Cabins

One of the things I loved most about HoneyTree is that every single cabin feels intentional and unique. The husband-and-wife founders, Jacob and Katie, designed the cabins by alternating creative lead, with one designing the even numbers and the other designing the odd numbers. You can feel the balance of perspectives and care in every detail.

It was honestly so hard to choose which one to stay in, but you know I'm a sucker for a good bathtub, and Peter had one on his roof growing up and I love nostalgia, so I landed on Cabin No. 7, aka, The Rooftop Soak Tub. We woke up to the sunrise through our giant window with a view of the hills, tanned on the roof, and of course took advance of the soak tub as much as we could. The views were wide open and uninterrupted, but the cabin still felt secluded and peaceful. It was equipped with everything we needed - towels, robes, cooking supplies, games, bug spray, blankets, all the essentials and more.

What We Did (and Didn’t)

Fredericksburg has tons of things to do from wineries, hiking, shopping, and so many great restaurants. And I had a long list of options, but honestly we spent most of our time just being at HoneyTree. Watching shows (and basketball), sitting on the deck, soaking in the tub, grilling, just being. It was the kind of quiet that fills your cup.

We did venture out for a few meals and cute animals:

• Longneck Manor – A beautiful nonprofit wildlife conservation park where we got to feed giraffes and pet rhinos
• Prometheus Pizza – A wood-fired pizza spot that’s cozy, quick and delicious
• Los Tios – We got the enchiladas and margaritas to pregame a long day of relaxing lol
• Altdorf Biergarten – There is so much german influence in this area it felt like we had to try at least one spot and we weren't dissapointed

A Few Tips If You’re Planning a Stay

• Grab groceries on the way in: There’s a great little kitchen in each cabin, and we loved having snacks, wine, and quick meal ingredients on hand. The cabins are only about 15 minutes from town, but once you're there, you won’t want to leave.

• Pack a swimsuit: The community wellness spaces weren't open yet when we visited, but you did have to go outside to get on the roof so I liked having one to walk and tan in. It's not essential as the outdoor tubs are all super private, I just liked having the option and you'll definitely want one once the community spaces open!

• Bug spray is optional: I brought some thinking they would be horrible on the roof at night, but we were pleasantly surprised not to need it at all. (Which is saying a lot as I'm usually a mosquito magnet)

• Book early: These cabins fill up quickly (for good reason), so plan ahead if you want to snag your favorite one.

Whether you’re celebrating something special or just need a reset, HoneyTree is the kind of place you don't want to leave. We left feeling refreshed, and can't wait to go back and check out all the new additions to the space!