HORSESHOE BAY, TEXAS – Horseshoe Bay Resort — part of Crescent Hotels & Resorts Latitudes collection — with its three award winning Robert Trent Jones, Sr.-designed championship golf courses and state-of-the-art Golf Academy, is renowned as a thrilling year-round destination for traveling golfers.
One special time of year, though, let’s the entire family slow things down, come together, and share the joy of the holiday season. Beginning Nov. 28, Central Texas’s premier destination invites families and friends to experience the wonder of Big & Bright: A Texas Hill Country Holiday.
The Friday after Thanksgiving, Horseshoe Bay Resort will transform into a dazzling winter wonderland, enchanting guests of all ages with festive décor, seasonal treats, and cherished holiday traditions brought to life through a robust lineup of special events and activities — with rates starting at just $249 per night.
Starting Friday, Nov. 28, guests can set sail on a festive Christmas Cruise on Lake LBJ, offering a dazzling holiday experience on the water before continuing the celebrations all weekend long. On Saturday, Nov. 29, the merriment will continue with the highly anticipated unveiling of the resort’s grand Gingerbread House and the lighting of the spectacular 50-foot Christmas tree during the annual Winter Wonderland extravaganza. The acclaimed Texas State Choir, Vocalibre, will perform a cappella holiday favorites as guests enjoy visits with Santa, whimsical holiday train rides, horse-drawn carriage rides, delicious cookies and s’mores stations, over a dozen specialty retailers, and a Wine Tasting Expo featuring more than 30 prestigious wineries. Families will awaken Sunday, Nov. 30, to the Jingle Bell Express Breakfast, featuring a themed breakfast menu, lively dance performances, visits with Santa, and train rides through the ballroom transformed for a snowy adventure. This magical morning is sure to delight kids and adults alike.
Festivities continue Dec. 5–7 as Horseshoe Bay Resort kicks off an evening of family fun under the glow of the 50-foot Christmas tree with Christmas on the Lawn, featuring Victorian carolers and the interactive excitement of Kids’ Christmas Karaoke. Enjoy cozy s’mores beneath the stars and capture the magic in multiple family photo-op settings. Saturday brings a holiday highlight with aChristmas Cruise on the Lady Bird II Dining Yacht. As evening falls, the celebration continues in the Granite Ballroom with a lively Christmas Soirée performance and sing-along led by Dave Madden, featuring powerhouse vocalist McKenna Michels. Resort guests enjoy complimentary general admission seating, with premium reserved tables available for purchase.
The weekend concludes Sunday morning Dec. 7, with a Peanuts-themed celebration at the Charlie Brown Christmas Breakfast. Families can indulge in a festive-themed breakfast menu and enjoy dance performances by Pulse Dance Project set to a live trio’s rendition of Vince Guaraldi’s iconic “Charlie Brown Christmas” soundtrack. Kids and kids at heart are invited to join in the fun, dancing to the beloved Peanuts gang’s classic dance scene.
Throughout the season, the resort offers a variety of complimentary programming, including holiday-themed Silent Disco parties, story time with Mrs. Claus, special arts & crafts, and more, ensuring magical moments for every member of the family. The resort has also enhanced the holiday spirit throughout the property with stunning new Christmas décor, bringing the magic of the season to life and making every walk, activity, and event more enchanting than ever.
The holiday season wraps up on Dec. 31 at Horseshoe Bay Resort. Guests are invited to ring in New Year’s Eve with live entertainment from The Grooves Band. As the clock strikes midnight, adults can delight in a spectacular balloon drop and festive champagne toast. Meanwhile, the Teen Zone New Year’s Eve Party and New Year’s Eve Pajama Party both allow younger guests to enjoy their own evening of excitement, filled with engaging activities and adult supervision.
Families can choose from a variety of accommodations designed for comfort, convenience, and unforgettable holiday escapes. Options range from classic rooms and spacious suites in the Tower, to the inviting Palm Villas, or the luxury Signature Residencecondos which feature expansive three-bedroom layouts and open floor plans, perfect for larger groups.
Now is the perfect time to plan a winter getaway and make the holiday season one to remember. For reservations and more information, visit hsbresort.com.
About Horseshoe Bay Resort
Horseshoe Bay Resort is located 45 minutes from Austin in the Texas Hill Country along the spectacular shores of constant-level Lake LBJ. Offering a range of amenities, including scenic lake cruises, a new fleet of luxury Nautique boats, a real zoysia grass 18-hole putting course, a lakeside spa, and a private airport. With world-class golf and tennis, plus endless ways to experience Lake Lyndon B. Johnson (LBJ), there is something for everyone.
The AAA Four Diamond resort is part of the Crescent Hotels & Resorts management company’s distinguished Latitudes lifestyle hotels and resorts division and recipient of Crescent Hotels & Resorts 2024 Full-Service Hotel of the Year.
About Crescent Hotels & Resorts
Crescent Hotels & Resorts is an award-winning, nationally recognized, operator of hotels and resorts with over 120 properties in the United States & Canada. Crescent is one of the few elite management companies approved to operate upper-upscale and luxury hotels under the brand families of Marriott, Hilton, and Hyatt. Crescent also operates a collection of independent and lifestyle properties under the Latitudes Collection umbrella. These properties include NOPSI Hotel New Orleans, Horseshoe Bay Resort, and The Opus Westchester, Autograph Collection. Powered by innovative, forward-thinking experts, Latitudes is a modern management platform for lifestyle hotels and resorts where creative concepts connect with modern travelers from urban boutique hotels to oceanside luxury resorts.
Crescent’s clients include premiere REITs, private equity firms and major developers. For more information, please visitwww.crescenthotels.com and www.latitudesbycrescent.com or connect with Crescent on LinkedIn.
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