into the woods

New tiny cabin vacation homes root 3 hours from Houston for the ultimate getaway

Soon, Houstonians won't have to travel too far to disconnect from it all in a trendy, tiny space. Getaway, a vacation startup for people want to, well, get away and connect with nature, will open its first tiny cabin community in Texas this summer, three hours north of Houston.

Getaway Piney Woods is located in the East Texas forest region known for its signature pine trees and rolling terrain, with access to Tyler State Park, Lake Palestine, and Cedar Creek Lake. The outpost will span 99 acres and feature 40 tiny cabins, 32 fit for two guests and eight four-person cabins, starting at $99 a night. The outpost's exact address has not been publicly disclosed.

Cabins range in size from 136 to 200 square feet and are outfitted with "everything guests need and nothing they don’t," according to a release. Accommodations include a queen-sized bed, mini kitchen, and bathroom. There's no Wi-Fi, but there are what Getaway calls "analog activities," such as books and games.

The tiny cabins are designed to help guests completely unplug and connect with nature — and each other. The spaces incorporate wood, metal, and glass and offer multiple ways to take in the scenery, such as each cabin's large picture window and private outdoor space complete with fire pit and seating area.

"As we rush headlong into another era of urbanization armed with ever more technology, it is critical that we find sources of regrounding that connect us to our essential nature and the things that matter most," says CEO and founder Jon Staff in a release. "Getaway is a champion and catalyst of the power of mindful presence and connection to purpose, and we’re confident that our unique approach to wellness and travel will resonate with audiences in new markets."

Getaway hasn't announced when booking opens for the East Texas cabins, but potential guests can sign up for early access.

If that's too close to home, Getaway also has new outposts opening outside Portland, Oregon; Cleveland, Ohio; and Los Angeles, and there are already tiny cabin communities near Boston; New York; Washington, D.C.; and Atlanta. All are situated within two hours of a major urban area to make getting away from it all even easier.

Getaway's tiny cabins were designed to resemble their surroundings.

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Getaway's tiny cabins were designed to resemble their surroundings.

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prepare for nostalgia

Texas museum rewinds Blockbuster and Walkmans in new '90s exhibit

Bullock Museum special exhibit The 90s: Last Decade Before the Future; fashion and style

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The Y2K era inspired many fashion trends.

A new nostalgia-inducing special exhibition debuting at the Bullock Texas State History Museum in Austin is giving viewers a way to look back at the magic of the final decade before the turn of the millennia.

The 90s: Last Decade Before the Future will showcase "the watershed events and innovations" that changed the world and ushered in the technological revolution of the early aughts. These landmark moments include political events like the fall of the Berlin Wall and President Bill Clinton's impeachment, as well as cultural shifts through the lens of fashion, sports, and movie icons.

"In between the opening and closing of the 1990s, genres of music rose and fell, Blockbuster made everyone a critic, TV became must see, Beanie Babies replaced some of our retirement plans, and at some point we all did the Macarena," the exhibit description says. "There was a cloned sheep, an impeached president, and a booming economy bolstered by the internet."

The exhibit also asks viewers to imagine or remember a time when "technology didn’t control us" — when the internet could only be accessed via a desktop computer confined to a dedicated room and tucked away in a desk or solid wood cabinet. That time was before social media and instant communication, when we didn't have all the knowledge of the world at our fingertips.

Bullock Museum special exhibit The 90s: Last Decade Before the Future; cassette tape players and CD players Personal CD mixes had something that playlists today just don't. Photo courtesy of the Bullock Museum

Visitors will spot these vintage artifacts in the exhibit:

A piece of the Berlin Wall
A recreation of the iconic home video rental store Blockbuster Video
A timeline of portable media players like Sony Walkmans, CD players, and MP3 players
Famous movie character costumes, including Whoopi Goldberg’s pink suit from romance thriller Ghost and Tom Hanks’ combat uniform from Saving Private Ryan
Outfits from "era-defining music superstars," including Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Jay-Z, and more
Memorabilia from Olympic champion athletes like figure skater Kristi Yamaguchi, gymnast Kerri Strug, and swimmer Amy Van Dyken
Technological innovations like Apple iMac computers, landline phones, video games, and others
More recognizable fashion trends and popular toys

The exhibit is on loan from the Colorado History Museum, an educational institution dedicated to representing the Centennial State's culture and history.

The 90s: Last Decade Before the Future will debut on November 14 and will be on display at the Bullock Museum through March 21, 2027. A member reception will precede the opening on November 12 from 6-8 pm. The exhibit is included with regular museum admission ($22 for adults; $18 for seniors, students, and military; $16 for youth ages 6-17; and free for members).

Photo courtesy of the Bullock Museum

The Y2K era inspired many fashion trends.

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