Wednesday, January 25 |
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7 - 9 pm
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Welcome Reception - Moonshine Patio Bar & Grill
Moonshine Patio Bar & Grill takes you back to a simpler time. Comfortable and familiar, relaxed and easygoing, Moonshine greets guests like family. Come meet and mingle with the rest of the tour group before we set out on our information and inspiring housing tours the next morning. |
Thursday, January 26 |
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7:30 - 9:30 am
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Breakfast – Hilton Hotel Meeting Room
Speaker - Eldon Rude – Metrostudy
Mr. Rude will provide you with the timely and accurate information about the housing market in Austin. |
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9:30 am - Noon
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Morning Tours
Mueller - The ambitious effort to redevelop Robert Mueller Municipal Airport into a mixed-use urban village in the heart of the city has helped Austin chart new directions. Mueller is envisioned as a sustainable community that is meeting extensive goals in housing and economic development. The award-winning Mueller master plan and the ambitious Master Development Agreement with Catellus Development Group and the City of Austin are the culmination of decades of community planning efforts from visionary neighbors and active citizens.
Join Greg Weaver, Executive Vice President of Catellus, national leader in mixed use land development, as he takes you on a tour of this area to discuss how this area is perfectly positioned to become an energetic new hub for central Austin.
Crystal Falls - Crystal Falls is the last untouched landscape of true Hill Country living in Austin's booming northwest corridor. The stories of hard scrabbled cattlemen, homesteaders and Indians thrive and seep into every corner of this community. You’ll discover the hand carved limestone street signs and dramatic stockade fences of Crystal Falls, a master planned community that is wildly different from any other. This is a community that truly embraces the land and its history and was voted “Best Master Planned Community” by the Austin Business Journal. |
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Noon - 1:30 pm
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Lunch - Logan’s Roadhouse
This lunch destination is a classic roadhouse from bygone days that is brought to life in a modern way. Through its welcoming hospitality, attentive service and kickin' upbeat atmosphere we will enjoy fresh, mesquite-grilled food and toe tapping rockin' roadhouse sounds as we network with colleagues and make new connections. |
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1:30 - 5 pm
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Afternoon Tours
Ranch at Brushy Creek – This neighbourhood is located along the meandering creek that was the site of Williamson County’s earliest communities. This area is an exceptional place to live, as it combines both elegant living and the best nature has to offer. Furthermore, The Ranch at Brushy Creek residents have constant access to the natural beauty of the area as they enjoy pedestrian access to a 60 acre lake with surrounding park land known as Brushy Creek Lake Park and the Williamson County Regional Trail. Leaving the city behind, you will find peace and quiet on the winding hike and bike trails that traverse the wooded acreage.
Teravista™ – Teravista is an amazing community that many call home with a first-class lifestyle and impeccable attention to detail throughout. It offers remarkable architecture and landscaping, high-caliber recreation and golf club, and a diverse collection of new homes and neighborhoods. All this helps create an active, thriving community where everything is within reach. This area reflects a commitment to quality and provides a vibrant community. |
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7 - 9 pm
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Dinner - III Forks
The day unwinds at a tantalizing steakhouse with a sophisticated club-like ambiance and an elegant bar and lounge. The inviting foyer greets you with an array of fine wines - over 500 selections in the spectacular walk-in wine room. The luxurious black mahogany trimmed with triple crown molding and Michelangelo Italian marble surroundings are uncomplicated and understated; a contemporary evolution of the classical steakhouse. |
Friday, January 27 |
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9 - 11:30 am
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Morning Tour
Rocky Creek Ranch - Nestled in an expansive setting of rolling hills and more than 300 acres of natural open space with numerous hike and bike trails, is one of the most anticipated new communities in Austin’s Hill Country. Rocky Creek offers a peaceful and tranquil lifestyle attuned to the wonders of nature. Each neighborhood features homesites that are heavily wooded, on cul-de-sac streets, or boast spectacular views. Modern-day conveniences are also within easy reach. Residents enjoy close proximity to Hill Country Galleria shopping and the retail and entertainment options of the Lake Travis area. The perfect place to raise a family, Rocky Creek features an amenity center with a resort pool and playground.
Falconhead - Golf enthusiasts may recognize the Falconhead name from the respected Falconhead Golf Club, recently chosen one of Austin's top 5 golf courses by Avid Golfer Magazine. This community offers its residents easy access to the Falconhead golf course, clubhouse and practice facility. Falconhead homes are situated among greenbelts, trails, and striking hill country scenery. Properties range from garden homes to Mediterranean villas, with a few custom luxury homes. |
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11:30 am - 1 pm
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Lunch - The Salt Lick
This world-renowned Bar-B-Que is our lunch stop for the day. Served with an extra portion of Texas Hill Country hospitality, the Roberts family mouthwatering recipes have roots back to the wagon trains in the mid-1800's. Here we will enjoy brisket and ribs and get a little messy.
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1 - 4 pm
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Belterra - Central Texas’ premier community is just minutes from downtown Austin, but seems worlds away when you enter the 1,600 acres of Texas Hill Country. It’s an oasis designed to be convenient, offer resort-style amenities and to showcase the pristine Texas country side just outside your back door.
The Austonian - Rising above downtown Austin and every other place to live in the Lone Star State, the tallest residential building in Texas boasts unparalleled service, amenities, and views. The Austonian is the second building in downtown Austin, and the only downtown high-rise, to have earned a Four-Star Commercial Rating from Austin Energy Green Building. |
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4 - 5:30 pm
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Post-tour Cocktails
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7 - 9 pm
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Dinner - Carmelo’s
Walking through the patio into the historically designated landmark “The Old Depot Hotel,” guests are transported back in time to the days of cowboys and stage coaches. Built in 1872 the “Railroad House” accommodated passengers travelling to other railroads and four stage coach lines. Enjoying the sounds of running water of the fountain we will dine the award winning authentic Italian cuisine and listen to the accordion player, making this a perfect way to end the second day of tours. |