Wild About WildflowersWildflower activities are in full bloom at Lake Austin Spa Resort this spring. Lake Austin Spa Resort is home to more than 300 species of native flora. To celebrate nature's annual color wheel, this destination spa offers special programming during March, April and May. Guests can enjoy guided VIP tours of the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Research Center, a place dedicated to the preservation and the education of the economic and environmental value of native plants. Wildflower boat cruises are also available including a scenic hike as well as a healthy, gourmet picnic lunch. The perfect outing for those who enjoy the outdoors. Lake Austin Spa Resort's Horticulturist and Grounds Manager Trisha Shirey is happy to share her knowledge with guests. "Beginning in March, the grounds are alive with the bright gold of coreopsis, the lavender of lemon horsemint and the white of lazy daisies, which don't open until later in the day. We actually have wildflowers blooming here through July," Shirey says. Trisha shares her expertise during the several classes that are offered such as the Butterfly and Formal Gardens Tour, Flower Arranging, Gardening Tips, Pressed Flowers and Organic Butterfly Gardening. Guests will come away with ideas to use in their own homes. In addition to the wildflower programming, kayaking, sculling and canoeing along the beautiful shores of Lake Austin are also available. Classes like yoga, NIA, Salsa dancing, painting with watercolors, journaling and cooking demonstrations are regularly scheduled throughout the week, and guests are encouraged to work at their own pace. So whether it's laying in a hammock with a good book amongst the bluebonnets or hiking in a sea of gold coreopsis, Lake Austin Spa Resort provides outdoor activities for this spring season. Lake Austin Spa Resort is rated a top 10 destination spa by the Zagat Survey of U.S Hotels, Resorts and Spas. Travel and Leisure Magazine voted it one of the Top 50 Best Kept Secrets in the World. Lake Austin Spa Resort offers day packages as well as all-inclusive three, four and seven-night getaways, group packages and gift certificates. Overnight visits include accommodations, meals, spa services, unlimited fitness classes and life enhancement programs. Reservations and information are available at 1-800-847-5637 or http://www.lakeaustin.com Edited by Melissa Berg |
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