Getaways in Heart of Texas Highland Lakes Region

Lake Buchanan Texas — Lake Buchanan, Burnet County, Texas. Photo Credit: Tom Wilmer

Discover Thunderbird Lodge, Painted Sky Inn & Smythwick Castle

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Journey to the Heart of Texas for a discovery of cool places to stay in Burnet County, Highland Lakes region. This is the place if you’re looking for quietude, hiking, biking, fishing, camping, or just luxuriating lakeside.join correspondent, Tom Wilmer in Burnet County where we’ll stop in at Thunderbird Lodge and Event Center for a chat with owner, John Williams.

Thunderbird Lodge & Conference Center

overnight accommodation at Thunderbird Lodge, Burnet County — Thunderbird Lodge overnight lodging. Photo Credit: Thunderbird Lodge

Painted Sky Inn

We’ll visit with Denise Lewis and her friend, Craig Harris who recently completed a major renovation and remodel of the lakeside, Painted Sky Inn.

Dramatic Lakeside vistas at Painted Sky Inn. Photo Credit: Beverly Langford Back Yard Photos

Lakeside relaxation at Painted Sky Inn Burnet County Texas. Photo Credit: Beverly Langford Back Yard Photos

Denise Lewis & Craig Harris at Painted Sky Inn Burnet, Texas

Smythwick Castle & Lodge

And then it’s off to see the culinary wizard, Laura Eliel at the castle, Smythwick Castle and Lodge that is. It’s not lakeside, but it’s an equally tranquilizing destination as it’s set on 10-acres graced with ponds, waterfalls and sprawling oak trees. @texastourism

Smythwick Texas — Smythwick Castle front facade. Photo Credit: Smythwick Castle

Smythwick Castle http://www.toddwhite.org — Smythwick Castle is a popular wedding and reception venue in Burnet County, Texas
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