Near downtown Austin, the Carriage House, www.carriagehouseinn.org, is a restored two-story wooden, colonial home - a quiet getaway retreat. This charming bed and breakfast is a peaceful place to call home for the night. The Carriage House has been chosen as one of the Top Ten Breakfasts spots in the United States. A hot, Texas breakfast is served every morning and is one of the many ways the Carriage House spoils guests. Great location for honeymooners or visiting guests.

Handcrafted and handmade in Austin. Quality plant-based oils for their moisturizing properties. All soaps contain base oils of olive, palm, and coconut with vitamin E added as a natural preservative. All  soaps include one or more extra moisturizing super-fatting oils (e.g. cocoa butter, sweet almond oil, castor oil, avocado oil, hemp seed oil, jojoba oil and/or shea butter). Skin will feel clean, smooth, and soft after using Austin soap - no lotion needed. No animal fat is used in these handmade, herbal soaps and natural glycerin is not extracted - unlike commercial soaps. All Austin soaps are pH tested and we do not test on animals- onlyy willingly tested by friends and family! Natural body product line of massage oils, dead sea bath salts, solid perfumes, lip balms, oils, and brown sugar body scrubs.

The perfect place for couples looking for a romantic adventure. Private spa facilities in each room include sauna, indoor spa/hot tub with therapeutic massage jets, massage chairs and foot massagers. Private guest house available with full kitchen. Fireplaces and themed rooms available to choose from. Breakfast nook in each room, continental breakfast  to be enjoyed at leisure. Relax, rejuventate and get refreshed at the Bed and Breakfast Spa in Austin.

The "grand dame of Austin fashion", Gail Chovan is celebrated for her ongoing body of design work, her provocative and often theatrical shows, and for the award-winning creativity of her retail boutiques, Blackmail and Vivid. Chovan's work has been featured in local and national publications.

At the heart and soul of Austin, exclusive low-rise residences overlooking Lady Bird Park. Offers the elegance, quality and craftsmanship of the finest homes. Controlled access parking, 24-hour on-call courtesy attendant, eclectic cultural scene. 

Cowboy Cool is clothing with an attitude. This Texas brand has a unique flair and style all its own, inspired by the vision of founding owner, Health Calhoun. Horseshoe sales counter, crocodile carpet and old-school deco set the stage for a unique shopping experience. The Cowboy Cool line features traditional Western gear with a contemporary edge, inventive custom products and a highly exclusive inventory.

Cypress Valley Canopy Tours is a thrilling eco-adventure where you fly through the canopy of old growth cypress trees, some up to 100 feet tall. Soar through the trees, harnessed in climbing gear while gliding on steel zip lines from platform to platform high in the treetops. Renew your experience of nature in an exhilarating way - with an adrenaline rush. Learn about the local ecology from a birds-eye view and stay overnight in The Lofthaven tree house. Guides will escort individuals, groups, companies, or family adventures.

Envie Boutique brings customer service back to retail. The staff works to make customers feel great about their look. Stylish custom women's clothing and accessories by the latest fashion designers. Jeans, tops, belts, shoes, jackets and more. Home delivery of clothes, gifts and accessories is available. Personal shopping services for women on the go. Shopping parties by appointment.   

Francesca's Collections is one of the leading women's fashion retailers in the country. Each boutique provides an eclectic and carefully chosen assortment of women's apparel, home accessory, jewelery and gifts items. Fashions from their women's apparel line have been featured in Glamour and Teen Vogue magazines. Francesca's is proud of its contributions to noteworthy causes, participating in annual fundraisers and community outreach programs.

400-acre retreat offers something fun for the whole family. Exploring, swimming, kayaking, hiking, horseback riding, rafting. Golf club, dining and entertainmant. Rejuvenating treatments, whirlpools, massage, yoga classes, meditation rooms, wet and dry saunas are just some of the amenities of the spa facility. Carriage rides, tennis, awesome stargazing and water parks and pools. Adjacent to 1,100 acre McKinney Roughs Nature Park. Near Bastrop.

Known as a "real bed and breakfast," the whimsical Robin's Nest is a cozy haven, away from the hustle of the capitol city. Tucked away in the shade of trees, this serene cottage sits on Lake Travis.  It is a perfect weekend escape, just outside Austin City limits in the Hill Country. Plenty of recreational activities to suit your fancy - watersports, fishing, hiking and sunbathing. Voted Robin's Best B & B on Lake Travis, 2007.

Over 100 brand name outlet stores in massive shopping center just south of Austin in San Marcos. Save more than 40% as compared to regular retail shopping.

Rising a gleaming 56 floors above the coveted intersection of Congress Avenue and Second Street, topped by a glowing crown, is The Austonian. So distinctly different, yet so uniquely Austin, it offers a truly singular lifestyle. The Austonian is a soaring elliptical tower surrounding a mere 188 condominium residences, each exemplary of an efficient, technologically advanced home that offers owners individual choices in contemporary or traditional design. Its calm seclusion contrasts with the thriving business district that surrounds it. Luxury, upscale condominiums.

Mansion at Judges' Hill is an architectural masterpiece, a re-invention of the historic Goodall Wooten House. With its lavish interior decor,  the hotel/restaraunt is a "preservation of history, a restoration of luxury." The Mansion has an exquisite dining room and reputation for superior culinary performance. Located north of downtown Austin, this elegant hotel is an ideal setting for weddings, special events and romantic hideaways. The Mansion at Judges' Hill promises Texas hospitality, luxury accomodations and amenities, and an unrivaled level of service.

Improve your quality of life by attending the University of Texas at Austin, one of the largest public universities in the United States. UT awards more than 8,700 bachelor's degrees per year, offerinhg over 170 different fields of study.

Wilshire Homes is one of the finest home builders in Austin and Central Texas. Our company is centered around our customers... everything we do is "Built Around You". Please visit our website for more information... If you are looking to purchase a ready to move in home, or build from the ground up, you will be glad you looked into Wilshire Homes!