Situated amongst the rolling hills and autumn splendor of Texas Hill Country sits Carter Creek Winery Resort & Spa, a vineyard experience offering luxury accommodations, award-winning Texas wines and craft beers and hearty Southern fare. A visit in the fall welcomes visitors with cooler temperatures, juicy grapes ready for the harvest and more, including live music and delicious food. If you need convincing to visit this highly regarded Hill Country resort, this list ought to do it!

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1. Luxurious Accommodations

For those who enjoy experiencing the beautiful hills and surrounding scenic region, the resort’s all-villa accommodations welcome guests for any length of time. Each villa–just steps from the vineyards–boasts separate living and sleeping areas, a cozy covered porch, an electric fireplace and plush linens for a perfect night’s sleep.

Photo of wooden winery bar at Carter Creek Winery Resort & Spa with bottles on wine on the bar, and racks of wines across from the bar

2. The Winery

The picture-perfect place for sipping and sampling, Carter Creek Winery combines old and new school wine making techniques that merge with Texas’ sun, soil and climate to create some of the nation’s most respected and award-winning varietals including crisp whites and robust reds. What makes Texas Hill Country grapes so special is the combination of the extremely warm growing season and an early harvest. Pair this stunning atmosphere with Carter Creek Winery's talented family of winemakers and the result is sensational wines not found anywhere else.

Image of a table with multiple different dishes, cocktails and beer at Old 290 Brewery & Restaurant.

3. Craft Beer and Texas Cuisine

Old 290 Brewery & Restaurant, named after the original highway connecting Fredericksburg with Johnson City, serves Hill Country craft beer (including fall favorite Oktoberfest beer – prost!) and hearty, Texas-inspired food. Equal parts rustic and refined, this gastropub-style eatery is open daily and emphasizes fresh, locally sourced southern ingredients. Check out the current hours and menus here.

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4. Live Music

On select dates the resort hums with live music. Music lovers can sip Texas wines and craft beers and sample Texas fare while listening to talented local artists at Carter Creek’s central pavilion or restaurant patio. Visit the website to view the event calendar.

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5. The Spa

Pamper and treat yourself at The Spa at Carter Creek, open Friday through Sunday to guests and Hill Country wellness devotees alike. The Spa offers a variety of luxurious services like body and facial treatments, rituals and beauty services. Special offerings include a select glass of Carter Creek wine or non-alcoholic beverage with any 50-minute service.

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6. Award-Winning Beer

At the 2024 Fredericksburg Craft Beer Festival, an expert event that judges great craft beers, did just that when it presented an array of medals to Old 290 Brewery honoring its home-brewed Czech Lager, Hell Raiser Wood Aged Beer, Old 290 Brewery’s El Bigote International Mexican Lager and Hawkshaw Helles Munich Style Lager. Cheers to that!

To luxuriate in the southern allure of Texas Hill Country, book your extraordinary Carter Creek Winery Resort & Spa wine getaway at www.cartercreek.com.

Photos and article contributed by Carter Creek Winery Resort & Spa.