A nature-first hospitality asset east of Austin, delivered in phases.

An experiential hospitality asset in a fast-growing corridor east of Austin, where population growth, infrastructure investment and tourism are pushing demand outward — and where destination lodging that combines architecture, wellness, nature, food and entertainment is scarce.

• Deliver a revenue-producing core early through phased execution.
• Validate ADR, occupancy and ancillary revenue before scaling.
• Capture multiple revenue streams to reduce reliance on rooms alone.
• Align development and operations with conservative, third-party underwriting.

Mission

“Healthy ecosystems create healthy humans.” The founders began by hosting friends for dinner; guests began staying the weekend — hikes, s’mores, and, in co-founder Dan Mages’ words, coming “back a better person.” The habitat itself (coyotes, bobcats and skunks cross the creek bridge by day) is the product, not the backdrop.

The project is underway, backed by over $1M raised from friends and family. Multiple dome structures are built, pool excavation and major limestone work are complete, and the first dome’s stained glass is substantially complete.

• 12 Spanish Neo-Gothic aircrete domes, each named for a constellation — positioned as the first domed aircrete eco-luxury resort in the U.S.; stained glass (Blue Moon Glassworks), reclaimed cedar, one-of-one interiors.
• 200,000-gallon natural beach-entry limestone pool with a 12-foot waterfall — overnight stays, day passes, cabana rentals, events, F&B.
• Waterfall-front studios/villas, nature-preserve tents and glamping.
• Oeste, garden-to-table restaurant in the converted ranch house: organic, non-GMO, seed-oil-free, partly grown on site.
• 450-capacity amphitheater, yoga pagoda, spa/wellness facilities, dedicated event space, botanical gardens and native habitat, river-oriented lodging.

Cedar Creek, Bastrop County — Northside Lane & FM 535. About 20 minutes from downtown Austin, 10 from Austin-Bergstrom (approx. 21.8M passengers in 2024) and 8 from Circuit of the Americas (F1, MotoGP, major concerts). No direct competitors east, north or south within 17 miles of COTA.

Phase 1 — about 6–8 months after MEP installation: 20 keys (3 domes, 8 waterfall-front stays, 9 nature-preserve tents), 8 day cabanas, pool and initial amenities, initial F&B, yoga pagoda and amphitheater. Phase 2 — about 12–18 months: the full program to 59 keys, with full F&B, wellness, events and river-oriented lodging.

Blended ADR

$420–$430

Blended occupancy

60–63%

Events and day-use add revenue without proportional key growth. Figures are the sponsor’s, from third-party underwriting; full pro forma and assumptions available on request.

“As-if completed” value (DCF)

$20,000,000

Value per key

~$350,000

Discount rate

11%

Terminal cap rate

9.25%

Site area

29.945 acres

Flood zone

Zone X (minimal)

Frontage

~2,045 ft Northside Ln

Secondary frontage

~700 ft FM 535

Third-party appraisal and discounted-cash-flow underwriting completed. Topography generally level.

Operator

Lucky Find Hospitality — boutique luxury hotel group overseeing pre-opening, operating systems, revenue strategy and stabilization; phased openings, lean staffing, diversified revenue.

Design

LSI (integrated architecture & landscape) with contributing architect Webber Studio, Austin. Organic-food operating experience via Old Coyote Cafe.