We’re taking you to the newest wellness escape in Central Texas. Ottine Mineral Springs is about an hour drive from Austin ultimate day and makes a great day trip destination to soak in mineral springs pools, relax in the sauna, lounge in comfy beds, and make a day of it with food and drinks.
We share a full walkthrough of the spa experience: reflexology pools, hot & cold plunges, barrel saunas, wood-fired pizzas, frozens, and tease what’s coming soon with yoga, sound baths, more pools, and a hotel!
Where to stay in Gonzales, TX: Belle Oaks Inn, a gorgeous manor property and The Alcalade, a classic stay.
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