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    Postcard from the Aspen Food & Wine Classic: Foodie heaven, celebrity chefs, spectacular scenery, and driverless cars

    Lonnie Schiller
    Jul 7, 2017 | 2:31 pm
    Aspen mountain scene
    A mountain view near Aspen.
    Photo by Lonnie Schiller

    When Houston restaurateur Lonnie Schiller attended the Aspen Food & Wine Classic he found that everywhere you look is a postcard.

    Chefs work hard to prepare a feast for the large crowd at an event hosted by Patrick Henry Creative Promotions at Casa Tua [http: /www.casatualifestyle.com/]restaurants (locations in Aspen and Miami).

    Chefs working for the large crowd at Casa Tua event at Aspen Food & Wine festival
      
    Photo by Lonnie Schiller
    Chefs work hard to prepare a feast for the large crowd at an event hosted by Patrick Henry Creative Promotions at Casa Tua [https: /www.casatualifestyle.com/]restaurants (locations in Aspen and Miami).
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    Sparkling crystal lagoon to make a splash at luxury Hill Country resort

    Brandon Watson
    Apr 14, 2025 | 2:00 pm
    Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa lagoon
    Rendering courtesy of Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa.
    The lagoon will bring sandy beaches to the Hill Country.

    One of the most popular resorts in the Texas Hill Country is prepping a splashy new amenity. In September, the Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa will add a 2.2-acre crystal lagoon to the property.

    According to a release, the family-friendly San Antonio resort partnered with Crystal Lagoons, a Florida-based company known for its breathtaking international builds. The Hyatt Regency project is the first use of the firm’s cutting-edge technology inside the central United States.

    This new water feature will include pristine white sandy beaches, luxe private cabanas, and water sports activities. A new poolside venue, debuting in November, will overlook the lagoon and provide space for weddings and private events.

    The swanky property will also add new accommodations in time for the busy vacation season, the release says. In May, the retreat will introduce five 2,336-square-foot villas named after Hill Country rivers. Each secluded rental will feature four bedrooms outfitted with soaking tubs, walk-in showers, and private patios.

    Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa  villasThe villas will be outfitted with luxe amenities.Rendering courtesy of Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa.

    The complex will also include enticing shared spaces for socializing with other guests, including a spacious living room, a fully equipped kitchen with modern appliances, and an outdoor lounge and dining area centered around a firepit.

    Each booking includes VIP perks like text access to a 24-hour villa host, twice-daily housekeeping services, enhanced in-room dining, and a golf cart. Vacationers will also have access to the pool and other amenities at the Wildflower Spa.

    The new additions continue the resort’s ongoing enhancements. In 2023, Hyatt Regency Hill Country finished renovating all its guestrooms and suites. The following year, the resort focused on updating its dining options, modernizing the Antlers Lodge restaurant, Cactus Oak Tavern, and Charlie’s Long Bar, and adding a new indoor-outdoor concept, Woodbine Bar, to the lobby.

    “Hyatt Regency Hill Country has been delivering unforgettable experiences for our guests for over 30 years," said Steven J. Smith, General Manager of Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa, via a release. "We are now thrilled to embark on an exciting new chapter that will redefine the resort experience here in Central Texas.”

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