Houstonia Magazine Lays Out Picture Perfect Trip to Texas Wine Country
IN THE PAST YEAR, I’ve become a huge fan of Texas wines. The taste of fermented grapes is just more appealing when you can buy a bottle that is made from the very vineyard you’re visiting. Fortunately, the Texas Hill Country—the epicenter of our state’s wine scene—is easily one of the most beautiful areas around to visit. Rugged hills, vineyards of grandeur, and exceptional sunsets all make for a delightful road-trip escape—and high-quality vino is the berry on top. by Geneva Diaz for Houstonia Magazine
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The SML Makes an Appearance on The Today Show!
The Stonewall Motor Lodge hit the National television screen once again on the Today Show!
In this fun Summer Getaways feature, the Today show hosts spotlight motel owners like us across the US who have seen beyond the layers of old and found a diamond in the rough in long forgotten roadside motels.
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I'm Ready For My Close Up, Mr. DeMille!
Nothing compares to the compliment of being the focus of a national TV show. It’s 5:30am, and I just watched the debut of Season 2, Episode 8 of (re) Motel, a new show on the Magnolia Network. Yes, the new network from Chip and Joanna Gaines of Fixer Upper fame. The series showcases passionate motel owners across America who restore and redesign their historic properties to give them new life and create destination stops for a new generation of travelers.
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One of 8 Must Visit Motor Lodges by Conde Nast Traveller
The biggest travel trend this summer will be the road trip, hands down: nearly a third of Americans say they plan to travel by car this season to let loose after months of lockdown. But hitting the road doesn't have to feel routine. From coast to coast, America’s classic motor court motels—a staple of 1950s American life, when the Interstate system was still freshly paved—have been renovated and retrofitted for the Instagram age, and this summer they’re ready for their closeup.
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SML Featured in Houston Chronicle
Planning a trip to the beautiful hill country? The Houston Chronicle says Fredericksburg has charm to spare, and included the SML as part of the story! Read up, plan your trip, and book your room.
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💝 Isn’t it Romantic? Valentine’s Day along the 290 Wine Trail
Valentine’s Day is on the horizon, which means it’s time to start making plans for a romantic getaway. Fortunately, Central Texas residents don’t have to go far to find a peaceful retreat where they can relax with their love. Dozens of vineyards, restaurants, and cozy B&B’s all tucked into an area of natural beauty make the 290 Wine Trail a perfect place to spend the weekend.
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SML Featured in January 2020 Issue of Texas Highways Magazine, and it's the Cover Story!
No matter how often you traverse this great state, there’s always something new to see. Still, it can be easy to get stuck in a travel rut—visiting the same favorite towns, comfortingly familiar landscapes, and tried-and-true attractions. Consider our 2020 travel bucket list your opportunity to push yourself out of your bubble. Explore a new region, appreciate a different culture, or test your physical limits. Make it your New Year’s mantra: Go forth and explore.
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DONDE QUEDARSE EN TEXAS HILL COUNTRY- STONEWALL MOTOR LODGE
Recientemente estuve en Texas Hill Country y si buscas donde quedarte ya tienen un sitio que bien vale la pena. Stonewall Motor Lodge es un motel clásico de 1964 en forma de L, ubicado a un lado de la carretera en el corazón de la famosa ruta del vino Hwy 290.
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Texas History Meets Wine! A review by My Curly Adventures
When you think of the 290 Wine Trail what you might not realize is that it actually starts in Johnson City, passes through Stonewall and Hye, and ends in Fredericksburg, Texas. If you’re looking to stay as close to the wineries as possible, you might want to add Stone Wall Motor Lodge to your list, a place that is not only ideal for wine lovers, but also for history lovers.
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SML Mentioned as "Unique Place to Stay in Texas" buy My Curly Adventures
My memories of motels aren’t usually positive. However, Stonewall Motor Lodge has completely changed that perception with the cutest motel in Texas!
https://mycurlyadventures.com/2019/11/07/unique-places-to-stay-in-texas/
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The Rose Table Visits the Texas Wine Country
I had a blast in the Texas hill country last week on a press trip to Stonewall Motor Lodge (which I organized as SML’s publicist). This drive-up motor lodge is reminiscent of old-fashioned Route 66 accommodations. It’s smack-dab in the middle of the famous Hwy 290 wine trail between Fredericksburg and Johnson City and is within a fifteen minute drive of over fifty wineries and distilleries.
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The Perfect Texas Wine Country Experience
I’ve been visiting the Texas Hill Country for almost 20 years now1 and a LOT has changed. Generally speaking, The Texas Hill Country encompasses a big area – it is Texas after all! But in this case, I’m generally talking about the 30 mile stretch along Highway 290 between Johnson City, TX and Fredericksburg, TX.2 This stretch is in the heart of Texas wine country and is ground-zero for a lot of the tourist-based activities for the industry. Definitely where you want to go for a first visit. I’ve seen the area go from a handful of wineries, some of which pushed sweet, thin, or otherwise unmemorable wine-ish, to what it is today with winemakers who are proud to produce what grows well in Texas.
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