The Sage Hill Inn & Spa is in an ideal location near Austin, right in the middle of the Hill Country wine region, a few minutes from famous local restaurants, yet only fifteen minutes from an outlet mall. You’ll feel a million miles away from the hustle and bustle at our getaway near Austin, TX but be able to drive there in no time! Explore the many things to see and do near our Texas Hill Country inn.
Experience Texas Hill Country At Sage Hill Inn

Hiking
Sage Hill features over three miles of hiking trails that run down the cliffs, along the creek, and around the property. Stop by the front office for a trail map, or you can view the map right here: Sage Hill Hiking Map. We’ve prepared a detailed Nature Guide as well that lists dozens of native Texas plants and geological features you’ll find in the area. You can also hike exhilarating trails at the following nature areas.
- Pace Bend Park
Explore the Hill Country beauty with miles of hiking, biking, and equestrian trails. - Pedernales Falls State Park
Experience this beautiful Texas state park where you can hike, tube, mountain bike and fish.

Extreme Sports
Texas Ski Ranch
Extreme sport lovers will find wakeboarding, a skatepark, paintball, and more. No boat is required for wakeboarding! Texas Ski Ranch offers a cableway system that can take up to 6 wakeboarders, skiers or kneeboarders at the same time. They also have an on-site brewhouse to refresh between activities.

Natural Pools
Hamilton Pool Preserve
This amazing and beautiful natural pool is located in a box canyon 30 miles away. You take a quarter mile hike down into the canyon where you will be greeted by 100 feet of Cypress trees lining the creek that flows out of the pool. At the end of the canyon there is a 50-foot waterfall that pours down into the pool year round! Swimming is allowed.

Wineries & Breweries
The Texas Hill Country climate parallels the Mediterranean wine region so the grapes we grow here make outstanding wine. There are three world class wineries all within a 22 minute drive from Sage Hill. Our area also provides several great breweries to try. We’re happy to provide a wine or beer trail for you to taste your way through Texas Hill County.
- Duchman Family Winery – 8 minutes
- Driftwood Vineyard – 22 minutes
- Wimberley Valley Winery – 11 minutes
- Limestone Terrace Vineyard – 13 minutes
- The Shady Llama Wine & Beer Garden – 15 minutes
- Roughhouse Brewing – 22 minutes
- Middleton Brewing – 20 minutes
- Vista Brewing – 10 minutes
- Ghost Note Brewing – 21 minutes
- Twisted X Brewing Co. – 22 minutes

Fishing
Lone Star Fly Fishing
Based on the Guadalupe River, this local guide company focuses on bringing you to the best freshwater fly fishing opportunities in Texas year round.

Horseback Riding
Bear Creek Stables
Go horseback riding located just outside of Buda, TX, which is about 20 minutes from the Inn.
Bel Canto Farms
This premier equestrian facility in Wimberley offering horseback riding lessons and trail rides.

Shopping
While we are well secluded from city life there are still unique shopping experiences nearby. Watch and buy hand blown glass, wander through over 450 local artisan market booths or do some traditional shopping – all under a 20 minute drive. Check out our list below of spots to shop, and be sure to check out our own git shop on property!
- Wimberley Glassworks – 15 minute drive
- Kyle Crossing Mall – 13 minute drive
- Wimberley Market Days – 17 minute drive
- San Marcos Premium Outlets – 15 minute drive

River Tubing
You can swim or go tubing in the San Marcos, Guadalupe, Comal, and Blanco Rivers – all within 45 minutes of our inn.
Texas State Tubes
Tube the San Marcos River with the premiere tubing company. They’re typically open from March to September. Reservations are encouraged.

Skydiving
Skydive San Marcos
Jump out of a perfectly good airplane to experience the thrill of a lifetime. Skydive San Marcos is the premier skydiving facility in Central Texas. Make an exciting skydive from 14,000 ft above the beautiful Texas Hill Country.

On-Site Activities & Spa
The Garden Spa
Enhance your getaway at Sage Hill Inn with a trip to our newly renovated spa. We offer a variety of spa services and curated spa packages with restorative treatments performed by professional therapists.
Pickleball
Whether you’re a pickleball pro or new to the sport, you’ll love to paddle with your partner at our new pickleball pavilion. We offer a variety of lessons and events, as well as pickleball packages
Nature Walks & Stargazing
Our 90 acres above Onion Creek is bordered by 2,500 acres, offering miles of paths to spot lots of wildlife including: wild turkeys, foxes, raccoons, deer, blackbuck antelope and abundant birdlife. The views and sunsets are amazing, as is the darkness at night to really make the stars shine brighter.
Pool & Hot Tub
Cool off in our refreshing pool with a huge deck for soaking up the sun or the views. Or relax after a day of Hill Country fun in our giant 14-person hot tub. Because we’re an adults-only property, you’ll be able to enjoy the peace and quiet of our country setting.
Outdoor Lounging & Yard Games
Spend some time outdoors whether you’re relaxing or having fun. Our property offers large fire pits for snuggles or s’mores, hammocks for afternoon naps, plus we provide a variety of yard games, including bocce ball, corn hole and more!

Golf Courses
Texas is full of great golf and the Hill Country is no exception. Several challenging courses are within a very short drive.
- Plum Creek
Only a short 10 min drive from Sage Hill, this public golf course has an 18-hole championship course, driving range and putting green. Slope of 125, course rating 74. - Grey Rock Golf Club
This great course is in South Austin at Circle C Ranch just twenty minutes away. It’s a challenging course with beautiful oak lined fairways. Slope of 130, course rating 73.4. - Quicksand at Woodcreek
Located 15 minutes away in Wimberley, this semi-private golf course offers narrow fairways that challenge you to hit it straight. Slope of 116, course rating 70.9.

Dining
Authentic food is a way of life in this part of Texas. Not only will you get to experience our locally sourced breakfast and dinner as part of your stay at Sage Hill Inn, but the surrounding area offers some great selections for dining as well. Here is our curated list of our area’s finest restaurants.
- Salt Lick BBQ – 12 minutes
- The Leaning Pear – 16 minutes
- Aviator Pizza & Drafthouse – 9 minutes
- Jobell Cafe & Bistro – 16 minutes
- Hildee’s Texas Dine-Inn – 12 minutes