The Wayback
Notes on life, food, and slow living from The Wayback in Austin’s Hill Country.
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Rainy Days, Good Excuses (opens the original)
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Austin’s in for a wet stretch — rain moving in Wednesday and sticking around through Friday. And honestly? We’re not mad about it. There’s something about gray skies and a warm cup of coffee indoors that makes the cottages feel even more like an escape — and if we’re being honest, a little coziness is exactly what we’ve been dreaming about all summer.A quick heads up if you’re planning to dine with us Wednesday through Friday: with the rain, there’s a good chance our patio and lawn will be close
The 12 Best Things to Do in Austin This Fall (opens the original)
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Your Standing Thursday Invite (opens the original)
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Don’t forget: it’s Thirsty Thursday!Just a friendly nudge — Thursdays at The Wayback mean half-price wine all day! It’s been one of our favorite weekly traditions, and we love seeing familiar faces stop by to take advantage.Thanks for reading! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.<input class="button primary"
Three Reasons to Come Back This Month (opens the original)
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September at The WaybackSummer’s easing into fall out here on Bee Cave Road, and we’ve got a few reasons to get you back out here this month — Here’s what’s on the calendar!Thanks for reading! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.<div class
The 6 Best Cottage Hotels in America (opens the original)
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