The Art of Gift-Giving: Creative Ideas for Beautiful Presents
December 1, 2023 4:41 pmIs gift wrapping an afterthought for you? Another task on your holiday to-do list? We get it; it’s easy to... View Article
Tag Archive: The Colony Bastrop
A Guide to Winterizing Your Home
November 24, 2023 5:42 pmThe temperatures are dropping, and winter is moving in soon here in Bastrop! Now is the perfect time to enjoy... View Article
Thanksgiving Recipe Round-Up
November 17, 2023 3:05 pmWhether you’re cooking for a few or a large gathering this Thanksgiving, you may feel overwhelmed with the tall task... View Article
Home and Hosting for the Holidays
November 10, 2023 3:20 pmAmid the holiday tunes, twinkling lights, and the cozy scent of freshly baked pies, the festive season has arrived. It’s... View Article
Busy in Bastrop
November 3, 2023 4:06 pmOur master-planned community sits in Bastrop, a bustling city near the heart of Texas — and the town is gearing... View Article
Fall Fitness Challenges
October 27, 2023 3:06 pmFall Fitness Challenges Welcome to the exhilarating realm of autumn fitness, where working out becomes an adventure, and every crunch... View Article
Let’s Go Camping!
October 20, 2023 1:02 pmAh, fall is finally here, and we are ready to go camping. There’s something cozy and inviting about a campfire... View Article
Mastering the Art of Pumpkin Carving
October 13, 2023 3:03 pmThe jack-o’-lantern has quite a long history as the holiday’s unofficial mascot! Halloween started as a way for the Celts... View Article
Let’s Go Girls — GNO in Bastrop
October 6, 2023 2:57 pmAs Shania Twain once said — let’s go, girls! The toughest part of planning Girls’ Night Out around Bastrop is... View Article
Cultivating Thankfulness and Mindfulness
September 22, 2023 9:10 pmChanging seasons from Hot to Not As Hot (fall for non-native Texans) is the perfect time to reflect and add... View Article
College Gameday Guide: Texas Longhorn Football
September 15, 2023 2:23 pmLonghorns fans everywhere cheer “Hook ‘em Horns!” as the UT football season kicks into high gear! Can you hear the... View Article
Become a Fall Foodie
September 1, 2023 3:39 pmFall is an excellent time to up your foodie game! Fall veggies like mushrooms and squash are perfect for creating... View Article
Celebrate Labor Day in Fredericksburg
August 25, 2023 2:32 pmWhat do polo, wine, and hot-air balloons have in common? They’ll all be together for a unique celebration in Fredericksburg... View Article
Get Back in Shape in Bastrop
August 18, 2023 3:13 pmHave you neglected your fitness routine this summer? We all do it sometimes and need to get back on track.... View Article
Beat the Bastrop Heat: Safety Tips
August 11, 2023 3:02 pmTexas has been setting new heat records this year, and it looks like we’re in for several more weeks of... View Article
Unlocking Your Student’s Potential: Designing an Inspiring Study Space
August 4, 2023 2:09 pmThe first day of school is right around the corner! Is the first day of school outfit ready to rock?... View Article
Mastering the Flames: The Ultimate Backyard BBQ Guide
July 28, 2023 3:08 pmSome of our best memories came from parties in our backyard. Summer nights, the grill, and good friends are unbeatable.... View Article
Roar into Adventure – Cedar Creek Dinosaur Park
July 21, 2023 2:44 pmEveryone loves dinosaurs, right? Dinosaur Park in Cedar Creek, near Bastrop, offers the chance to see the Jurassic wonders up... View Article
Let’s Go For A Walk!
July 14, 2023 3:06 pmWalking outside in the Texas summer heat may not be high on your to-do list—but what if we told you... View Article
Grab a Cup of Coffee in Bastrop
July 7, 2023 3:17 pmStart your day with a caffeine buzz from a local Bastrop Barista! Our town has many good choices for a... View Article
4th of July Fun in Bastrop
June 23, 2023 3:02 pmPut on your red, white, and blue, and join us for the first Bastrop Big Bang Celebration! Bastrop’s inaugural 4th... View Article
Fun Ways for Kids & Teens to Make Money
June 16, 2023 2:06 pmWe all know it’s not easy making a buck, especially when you’re a youngster. And when you don’t have a... View Article
14th Annual Blue Flame Cruiser and Motorcycle Show
June 9, 2023 2:14 pmCruise with Dad down to the Bastrop Convention and Exhibit Center on June 17 to see some of the finest... View Article
Spend Summer at The Colony!
June 2, 2023 3:01 pmFun in the sun is steps away when you live in The Colony! Residents can enjoy the lush green spaces... View Article
Wedding Season Kicks Off in Bastrop
May 26, 2023 3:13 pmFor 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 pmConsider 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 pmBastrop 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 pmSpring 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 pmAre 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 pmWhile 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 pmKnown 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 pmIf 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 pmKnown as “the Heart of the Lost Pines,” Bastrop is famous for its beautiful outdoor vistas. But one thing that... View Article
Things to do this Spring Break in and near Bastrop
March 10, 2023 4:33 pmWith 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 pmIt’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 pmWhat’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 pmTechnology 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 pmIf 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 pmValentine’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 pmWhat 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 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
Ideas to Keep Your Little Ones Busy this Winter
January 11, 2023 5:23 pmAlthough 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 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
Preserve Bastrop’s Natural Land: Pines & Prairies Land Trust
December 9, 2022 6:57 pmEver 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 pmBastrop 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 pmThe 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 pmNestled 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 pmBring 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 pmBastrop 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 pmA 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 pmFall 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 pmFind 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 pmIn 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 pmMost 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 pmBack 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 pmDid 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 pmThe 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 pmDid 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 pmHeroes Sports Bar & Scratch Kitchen is the place to be in Bastrop if you’re trying to watch almost any... View Article
Bat Fest 2022
August 5, 2022 7:10 pmAustin, 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 pmBastrop’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 pmJanis 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 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
Bastrop Patriotic Festival
June 17, 2022 5:08 pmThe 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 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
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
Memorial Day in Bastrop
May 13, 2022 7:31 pmMemorial 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 pmAs summer quickly approaches, families all over Austin are looking for new activities that the whole family can enjoy. Barton... 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 River Company
April 1, 2022 4:27 pmBastrop 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 pmWhether 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 pmYou 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 pmAsk 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 pmDeveloper Highlight: Hunt Communities With its nickname of the “most historic small town in Texas,” Bastrop oozes charm. With its... View Article
Breweries in Bastrop
January 28, 2022 5:18 pmFrom a rich history to local shopping and eateries, there’s a lot to love about life in Bastrop. Speaking of... View Article