Best Books to Read in 2023
January 27, 2023 10:18 pmWhat books are on your must-read radar for 2023? This year promises to be a phenomenal year in books, with... View Article
Categories for The Colony
Start a New Hobby This Year
January 20, 2023 6:45 pmThe 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 pmExciting things are happening in Bastrop, and there’s no better time than the present to make our community your home... View Article
Breakfast Spots in Austin
December 16, 2022 5:26 pmIs 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 pmWhether you’re attending a holiday party or staying in for a movie night, a cozy drink in hand can make... View Article
World-famous antique shopping, food, wine and more in nearby Round Top
November 18, 2022 7:31 pmNestled 45 minutes east of Bastrop lies the tiny town of Round Top, Texas. While hardly a bustling metropolis (93... View Article
4 Recipes You Must Try This Fall
October 6, 2022 2:41 pmIn Central Texas, Fall is for foodies. This season’s apples, winter squash, eggplant, pumpkin, parsnips, and other seasonal favorites are... View Article
A Restoration Success Story: Bastrop State Park
August 12, 2022 5:01 pmSome quick Bastrop history: The most destructive wildfire in Texas’ history started on Sept. 4, 2011, in Bastrop Country. It... View Article
Summer Family Film Festival In Bastrop
July 8, 2022 8:46 pmSinking 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 pmBastrop (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 pmDid you know nearly 40% of households in the United States own at least 1 pet dog? People of all... View Article
Celebrate World Bourbon Day in Bastrop!
June 10, 2022 4:06 pmWorld 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 pmPhoto 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 pmThere’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 pmWe 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 pmA lot of people underestimate Bastrop as a vacation and retreat destination. While it’s understandable why they might overlook Bastrop... View Article
Barton Hill Farms: Blooms & Brews Festival Filled with Flowers and Family Fun
May 5, 2022 5:32 pmAs 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 pmMovies 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 pmA 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 amWhen most people think of farmers markets, they picture fresh produce stacked high on tables. They imagine the bustling hum... View Article
Bastrop Local: Eden East + Store House Eatery
March 4, 2022 10:05 pmAsk anyone who has been to Bastrop for a day or lived here for years about the food scene, and... View Article