Spend Summer at The Colony!
June 2, 2023 3:01 pm Comments Off on Spend Summer at The Colony!Fun in the sun is steps away when you live in The Colony! Residents can enjoy the lush green spaces... View Article
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Wedding Season Kicks Off in Bastrop
May 26, 2023 3:13 pm Comments Off on Wedding Season Kicks Off in BastropFor a destination wedding with beautiful surroundings and venue options from elegant to simple, tie the knot in Bastrop! This... View Article
Memorial Day Weekend Getaway
May 19, 2023 4:04 pm Comments Off on Memorial Day Weekend GetawayConsider a fun getaway close to home for Memorial Day Weekend! Nearby cities like San Antonio, Waco, Fredericksburg, and New... View Article
Your Guide to Mother’s Day 2023 in Bastrop
May 12, 2023 2:07 pm Comments Off on Your Guide to Mother’s Day 2023 in BastropBastrop may be a small town, but residents don’t have to leave its charm to find the best gifts for... View Article
Bastrop 1832 Farmers Market
May 5, 2023 4:01 pm Comments Off on Bastrop 1832 Farmers MarketSpring is here! What better way to celebrate the warmer days and longer hours of sunshine than by visiting the... View Article
Everything You Need to Know About the New Colony Oaks Elementary School
April 28, 2023 3:56 pm Comments Off on Everything You Need to Know About the New Colony Oaks Elementary SchoolAre you excited about the opening of a brand new school in The Colony? We sure are! Colony Oaks Elementary... View Article
How To Celebrate Earth Day In Your Neighborhood
April 21, 2023 3:34 pm Comments Off on How To Celebrate Earth Day In Your NeighborhoodWhile every day is a day to celebrate the Earth, April 22 is Earth Day—a chance to demonstrate gratitude and... View Article
Upcoming Live Music At Neighbor’s Kitchen & Yard
April 14, 2023 7:06 pm Comments Off on Upcoming Live Music At Neighbor’s Kitchen & YardKnown as “the Heart of the Lost Pines,” Bastrop is famous for its beautiful outdoor vistas. Whether you’re a Bastrop... View Article
14th Annual Sherwood Forest Faire (March 4 – April 23)
April 7, 2023 2:34 pm Comments Off on 14th Annual Sherwood Forest Faire (March 4 – April 23)If you’re looking for a place to explore with friends and families this spring, consider a trip to Sherwood Forest... View Article
Earth Native Wilderness School Egg Hunt
March 24, 2023 7:12 pm Comments Off on Earth Native Wilderness School Egg HuntKnown as “the Heart of the Lost Pines,” Bastrop is famous for its beautiful outdoor vistas. But one thing that... View Article
Refresh Your Home on a Budget This Spring
March 17, 2023 3:29 pm Comments Off on Refresh Your Home on a Budget This SpringThere’s something utterly rejuvenating that comes with the spring season. After several months of cold and bleak weather, many of... View Article
Things to do this Spring Break in and near Bastrop
March 10, 2023 4:33 pm Comments Off on Things to do this Spring Break in and near BastropWith Spring just around the corner and bright sunny days ahead, you’ll want to get outdoors! Whether it’s a picnic,... View Article
Texas Independence Day Jam 2023
March 3, 2023 5:05 pm Comments Off on Texas Independence Day Jam 2023It’s that time again! The Rising Sun Vineyard’s 10th annual Texas Independence Day Jam is here! Three days of live... View Article
Get to Know Downtown Bastrop
February 24, 2023 7:15 pm Comments Off on Get to Know Downtown BastropWhat’s happening in downtown Bastrop? If you’ve ever wanted to know the best places to visit or locally-shared secrets in... View Article
Tesla Gigafactory Files Plans for Over $800 Million Gigafactory Expansion
February 10, 2023 4:17 pm Comments Off on Tesla Gigafactory Files Plans for Over $800 Million Gigafactory ExpansionTechnology may be the leading industry in Austin, but automotive manufacturing is a close second, especially with Tesla’s Gigafactory filing... View Article
The Austin Marathon
February 10, 2023 4:05 pm Comments Off on The Austin MarathonIf you’re a runner in the Central Texas area, you’re probably aware that the Austin Marathon is just a few... View Article
Valentine’s Date Night in Bastrop
February 6, 2023 9:02 pm Comments Off on Valentine’s Date Night in BastropValentine’s Day will be here before you know it, and there’s no better way to show your love than with... View Article
Best Books to Read in 2023
January 27, 2023 10:18 pm Comments Off on Best Books to Read in 2023What books are on your must-read radar for 2023? This year promises to be a phenomenal year in books, with... View Article
Start a New Hobby This Year
January 20, 2023 6:45 pm Comments Off on Start a New Hobby This YearThe first month of the year is a great time to reflect on the past year, start fresh, and set... View Article
What’s New at The Colony?
January 13, 2023 7:27 pm Comments Off on What’s New at The Colony?Exciting things are happening in Bastrop, and there’s no better time than the present to make our community your home... View Article
Ideas to Keep Your Little Ones Busy this Winter
January 11, 2023 5:23 pm Comments Off on Ideas to Keep Your Little Ones Busy this WinterAlthough Bastrop may not have had a snowy backdrop this holiday season, cabin fever is still in full swing—especially with... View Article
Breakfast Spots in Austin
December 16, 2022 5:26 pm Comments Off on Breakfast Spots in AustinIs breakfast really the most important meal of the day? It depends on your definition of “most important.” In 1944,... View Article
Cozy Drinks to Try This Winter
December 16, 2022 5:19 pm Comments Off on Cozy Drinks to Try This WinterWhether you’re attending a holiday party or staying in for a movie night, a cozy drink in hand can make... View Article
Preserve Bastrop’s Natural Land: Pines & Prairies Land Trust
December 9, 2022 6:57 pm Comments Off on Preserve Bastrop’s Natural Land: Pines & Prairies Land TrustEver wonder why Central Texas and Bastrop County are surrounded by so much natural beauty? It didn’t happen by accident.... View Article
Local Gems: Bastrop Opera House
December 1, 2022 5:58 pm Comments Off on Local Gems: Bastrop Opera HouseBastrop Opera House is a great place to enjoy a dinner theater, musical, play, or plan a special date night... View Article
Lost Pines Christmas Events 2022
November 28, 2022 4:20 pm Comments Off on Lost Pines Christmas Events 2022The Christmas season in Bastrop officially kicks off in late November! Whether you’re into holiday shopping, looking at Christmas lights,... View Article
World-famous antique shopping, food, wine and more in nearby Round Top
November 18, 2022 7:31 pm Comments Off on World-famous antique shopping, food, wine and more in nearby Round TopNestled 45 minutes east of Bastrop lies the tiny town of Round Top, Texas. While hardly a bustling metropolis (93... View Article
Bastrop’s Annual Heroes & Hot Rods Returns
November 11, 2022 5:02 pm Comments Off on Bastrop’s Annual Heroes & Hot Rods ReturnsBring the whole family to Downtown Bastrop to celebrate and honor our veterans at Bastrop’s 16th Annual Veteran’s Day Cruise-In... View Article
Bastrop Art Fest
November 4, 2022 3:18 pm Comments Off on Bastrop Art FestBastrop Art Fest on November 5th Attention art fans and patrons! The Lost Pines Art Center is holding its annual... View Article
Bastrop Public Library: More than books
October 28, 2022 7:48 pm Comments Off on Bastrop Public Library: More than booksA quality public library’s value is hard to quantify. Considering factors such as the impact of improved access to education... View Article
Fall Festival at Barton Hill Farms
October 21, 2022 3:16 pm Comments Off on Fall Festival at Barton Hill FarmsFall is a special time of year in Central Texas, especially Bastrop. Cooler weather, pumpkin spice, and fall festivities make... View Article
Happy Hour in Bastrop
October 14, 2022 5:42 pm Comments Off on Happy Hour in BastropFind Your Favorite Happy Hour in Bastrop Have you ever wondered where “happy hour” comes from? According to historical researcher... View Article
4 Recipes You Must Try This Fall
October 6, 2022 2:41 pm Comments Off on 4 Recipes You Must Try This FallIn Central Texas, Fall is for foodies. This season’s apples, winter squash, eggplant, pumpkin, parsnips, and other seasonal favorites are... View Article
Movie Studio Coming to Bastrop
September 23, 2022 3:08 pm Comments Off on Movie Studio Coming to BastropMost American cities with about 10,000 residents don’t have massive movie production studios under development. Bastrop isn’t like most cities,... View Article
Brunch in Bastrop
September 16, 2022 6:59 pm Comments Off on Brunch in BastropBack in the 1890s, upper-class English men were known to spend Saturdays at grand parties and endure the celebrations into... View Article
For the Plant Lovers & Green Thumbs in Bastrop
September 2, 2022 5:24 pm Comments Off on For the Plant Lovers & Green Thumbs in BastropDid you know gardening improves your health? According to UNC Health, gardening has several mental and physical health benefits like... View Article
Bastrop Music Festival 2022
September 2, 2022 5:18 pm Comments Off on Bastrop Music Festival 2022The Bastrop Music Festival returns on Sept 22nd-25th with over four days of live music, featuring more than 40 bands... View Article
Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa
August 26, 2022 2:21 pm Comments Off on Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & SpaDid you know that a vacation or even just a long weekend away from your everyday routine can have a... View Article
#BastropLocal: Heroes Sports Bar & Scratch Kitchen
August 19, 2022 4:47 pm Comments Off on #BastropLocal: Heroes Sports Bar & Scratch KitchenHeroes Sports Bar & Scratch Kitchen is the place to be in Bastrop if you’re trying to watch almost any... View Article
A Restoration Success Story: Bastrop State Park
August 12, 2022 5:01 pm Comments Off on A Restoration Success Story: Bastrop State ParkSome quick Bastrop history: The most destructive wildfire in Texas’ history started on Sept. 4, 2011, in Bastrop Country. It... View Article
Bat Fest 2022
August 5, 2022 7:10 pm Comments Off on Bat Fest 2022Austin, Texas is known for many things, from live music to an exceptional array of food. But did you know... View Article
Bastrop’s 75th Annual Homecoming & Rodeo
July 22, 2022 4:03 pm Comments Off on Bastrop’s 75th Annual Homecoming & RodeoBastrop’s 75th Annual Homecoming and Rodeo is kicking off on August 3rd-6th at Mayfest Park. Starting on Wednesday, August 6th,... View Article
Must-see Concerts in Austin This Summer
July 15, 2022 3:52 pm Comments Off on Must-see Concerts in Austin This SummerJanis Joplin, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Willie Nelson, and many other legendary performers started their music careers in Austin. That legacy... View Article
Summer Family Film Festival In Bastrop
July 8, 2022 8:46 pm Comments Off on Summer Family Film Festival In BastropSinking into a theater chair with popcorn and the a/c blasting while it’s 95 degrees with 90% humidity outside is... View Article
Hornsby Bend Bird Observatory
July 1, 2022 2:58 pm Comments Off on Hornsby Bend Bird ObservatoryBastrop (and Central Texas in general) is considered by many ornithologists as birdwatcher heaven. Whether you’re an experienced ornithologist or... View Article
Dog-Friendly in Bastrop
June 27, 2022 9:33 pm Comments Off on Dog-Friendly in BastropDid you know nearly 40% of households in the United States own at least 1 pet dog? People of all... View Article
Bastrop Patriotic Festival
June 17, 2022 5:08 pm Comments Off on Bastrop Patriotic FestivalThe 4th of July leaves just one day of the year to celebrate the founding of our country, and this... View Article
Celebrate World Bourbon Day in Bastrop!
June 10, 2022 4:06 pm Comments Off on Celebrate World Bourbon Day in Bastrop!World Bourbon Day takes place on June 14th each year. The day is set aside for bourbon lovers around the... View Article
HBA Announces 2022 Benefit Home Project
June 9, 2022 4:52 pm Comments Off on HBA Announces 2022 Benefit Home ProjectPhoto courtesy of Nicolle Ramia Bastrop, Texas (May 20, 2022) –The Home Builders Association of Greater Austin (HBAGA) is honored... View Article
Backyard Gardening in Central Texas
June 3, 2022 6:06 pm Comments Off on Backyard Gardening in Central TexasThere’s nothing quite like biting into crisp lettuce or vegetables that you’ve grown in your backyard garden. The reward of... View Article
A Hidden Gem in Bastrop: Iron Bridge Ice House
May 26, 2022 7:20 pm Comments Off on A Hidden Gem in Bastrop: Iron Bridge Ice HouseWe at The Colony love to highlight Bastrop’s amazing schools, neighborhoods, restaurants, outdoor activities, city parks, and close proximity to... View Article
Staycations & Event Spaces in Bastrop, TX
May 20, 2022 2:51 pm Comments Off on Staycations & Event Spaces in Bastrop, TXA lot of people underestimate Bastrop as a vacation and retreat destination. While it’s understandable why they might overlook Bastrop... View Article
Memorial Day in Bastrop
May 13, 2022 7:31 pm Comments Off on Memorial Day in BastropMemorial Day in Bastrop, TX Making plans for this Memorial Day weekend? Bastrop is the perfect place to spend a... View Article
Barton Hill Farms: Blooms & Brews Festival Filled with Flowers and Family Fun
May 5, 2022 5:32 pm Comments Off on Barton Hill Farms: Blooms & Brews Festival Filled with Flowers and Family FunAs summer quickly approaches, families all over Austin are looking for new activities that the whole family can enjoy. Barton... View Article
More Than a Movie Theater: Film Alley in Bastrop, TX
April 22, 2022 9:01 pm Comments Off on More Than a Movie Theater: Film Alley in Bastrop, TXMovies on the big screen offer a brief escape from daily life by taking you on an immersive adventure for... View Article
Why History Matters in Bastrop, TX
April 15, 2022 5:06 pm Comments Off on Why History Matters in Bastrop, TXA town’s history is important. People we’ve never met will continue to shape our reality long after they’ve passed on,... View Article
Savory Farmers Market at The Colony
April 8, 2022 6:10 am Comments Off on Savory Farmers Market at The ColonyWhen most people think of farmers markets, they picture fresh produce stacked high on tables. They imagine the bustling hum... View Article
Bastrop River Company
April 1, 2022 4:27 pm Comments Off on Bastrop River CompanyBastrop is known for amazing restaurants, boutique shops with one-of-a-kind gifts, and local charm, but that’s really just the tip... View Article
First Friday Art Walk
March 25, 2022 5:47 pm Comments Off on First Friday Art WalkWhether it’s grabbing a bite from one of the award-winning restaurants or doing some shopping at a local boutique, there’s... View Article
The Tesla Gigafactory in Austin
March 17, 2022 8:06 pm Comments Off on The Tesla Gigafactory in AustinYou don’t need to look far to realize that the Austin area is quite the hotspot of the tech industry.... View Article
Bastrop Local: Eden East + Store House Eatery
March 4, 2022 10:05 pm Comments Off on Bastrop Local: Eden East + Store House EateryAsk anyone who has been to Bastrop for a day or lived here for years about the food scene, and... View Article
Developer Highlight: Hunt Communities
March 2, 2022 5:39 pm Comments Off on Developer Highlight: Hunt CommunitiesDeveloper Highlight: Hunt Communities With its nickname of the “most historic small town in Texas,” Bastrop oozes charm. With its... View Article