So if you’re a student living below the poverty level (like me), you might not have the cash to leave the country, or even the county. Rest assured, there is still plenty to do, as my fellow ‘outsiders’ have shown in their posts. Here is another stellar example of something special to do just half an hours drive outside Austin. When I was in high school I worked for a catering company and drove out to The Winfield Inn in Kyle, Texas to work at a wedding. The gorgeous property really made an impression on me. The long driveway leads to a classic, stately house with an extra-large wrap-around porch. The house is settled on 27 acres of Texas Hill Country and woods complete with hammocks, swimming and fishing. There is also on site catering using mostly organic products and massage service in some of the rooms! A full breakfast is also provided per day, which helps save money on a long weekend. At $120 to $170 a night, The Winfield isn’t the cheapest stay, but it’s perfect for special events, birthdays, anniversaries etc. Very occasionally, even lowly students want to treat themselves…
For more information, visit: http://www.thewinfieldinn.com/Bed_and_Breakfast.html


March 28, 2008 at 5:30 pm
Were massages included in the room charge or was that only provided for additional fees?
March 30, 2008 at 8:51 am
I think it’s additional. Spa packages etc.