www.hillcountrysinya.com
Are you ready for a truly unique experience tucked away in the beautiful surroundings of the Texas Hill Country? How about combining the quaint and quirky town of Wimberley, TX with accommodations in a contemporary African safari tent that sits atop a hill overlooking a flowing creek?
Before you get too caught up in wondering what in the world an African safari tent is doing in the middle of the Texas hill country, let me give you a bit of advice…. Just Go With It! Scroll on down and check out what we've all been missing and then start wondering why in the world you haven't heard about Sinya long before now.
INSIDE THE TENT
Often times the word "tent" conjures up visuals in my mind of sleeping under a flimsy canopy barely able to withstand even minimal forces from mother nature or…. dare I say….bugs. *shudder* But, since Sinya far exceeds the basic idea of tent camping, it actually falls within a select group of camping accommodations that require a whole new term for their camping experience. Have you ever heard of Glamping? Well, once you've set your eyes upon the beauty that lies within Sinya, you'll understand why it is referred to as glamorous camping.
Come along and take a step inside with me as I dreamily reminisce with you about one of our most relaxing (and definitely most unique) get-aways to date.
A wonderfully comfy King bed with a down comforter
that would have kept us warm even if we were "really camping".
Opposite the bed, the hubby and I relaxed here with a good read in the afternoon
and fixed ourselves a quick breakfast each morning.
100+ year old claw foot tub with shower attachment.
A view from the spacious bathroom into the bedroom.
Sinya far exceeded our every expectation when diving into our very first glamping experience. The owner, Lynn, has a wonderful eye for design, comfort, and romance. Throughout the tent, remote-controlled flameless candles illuminated our space to create just the right mood. Heating and cooling options (also remote-controlled) allowed us to regulate just the right temps to stay nice and cozy since the walls are not insulated. And so much more was provided, like: extra warm bathrobes, a portable bluetooth speaker, environmentally friendly toiletries, all kitchen necessities, coffee fixin's, smores fixin's, and I'm sure there is more that I have already forgotten.
With all of this elegance and all these amenities on the inside, we couldn't have asked for more. BUT, stepping outside onto the Sinya deck, more is exactly what we got.
OUTSIDE THE TENT
The outdoor space here is just as top-notch as the inside and offers a bit of uniqueness of its own.
From the front porch we took in panoramic views of the hill country
(but unfortunately missed out on taking it all in from the comforts of the hammock provided).
We definitely didn't miss out on this view of Lone Man Creek - absolutely gorgeous!
And we even took a little hike down to the dam for a quick pic
(not my best look, but I had to add this one in to at least prove we were actually there).
If you're not feeling adventurous enough to walk along the dam wall,
simply enjoy the view from this quaint spot.
Back up the hill, just behind the tent sits this
perfect spot for grilling or roasting a gooey smore.
And now for the really good stuff that I've been saving for last….
Private outdoor shower.
Japanese soaking tub perfect for 2!
Without giving away too much information, let me just say we spent a fair amount of time each night soaking in the tub, with some good tunes playing, under a beautiful star-lit sky.
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The only thing wrong with our stay at Sinya was simply that it wasn't long enough. Those too-short two nights have turned us into campers…. or shall I say "glamorous campers". So ladies, next time your husband asks if you're ready to go camping, tell him "Sure honey! I'll get right to work on making those reservations!"
Have you ever heard of, or better yet, been glamping?
Tell us all about it!
