SXSW Dates: March 11th – 20th 2016
It’s getting closer to that time of the year when Austin City Streets are flooded with up and coming musicians, artists, tech companies, and more! Whether you’re an out of town tourist, coming to check out the live music and great food, or here on business, you’re going to need a place to stay. Instead of a standard, crowded hotel, why not stay at The Writing Barn?
This rustic, but elegant, rental property is located in the middle of South Austin, on 7.5 acres of beautiful wooded surroundings. We’re no more than a twenty minute drive from the night life of downtown, but The Writing Barn has the added benefit of feeling like you’re in your own private oasis.
The Writing Barn is perfect for solo stays, as well as large group and corporate retreats!
The large library area offers plenty of space for tables in which to feature catered food, display or gifts tables.The screened-in porch features a unique wagon wheel table, signed autographs from publishing’s elite, and the space is surrounded by beautiful trees. And it doesn’t matter whether the weather is warm or chilly. The porch has fans to keep guests cool, as well as space heaters to keep them warm, as well as two fire pits which may be used in the outdoor courtyard area.
Rentals come with access to table linens, buffet plates, silverware, some serving items, as well as book-themed display items.
For single stays, guests are always welcome, but a party fee will be included for any events.
On-Site Properties Include:
The Writing Barn, $950 a night, The Writing Barn sleeps 1 to 4.
The Barn features a floor to ceiling bookshelf filled with poetry, novels, picture books, and craft books. There is a galley kitchen with stove top, microwave, and small refrigerator (larger refrigerator on the porch). The bedroom has a sitting area and a queen-sized bed. The loft area has a comfy full-sized futon and an over-sized reading chair. The large screened in porch, dubbed the “party porch” has autographs from traditionally published authors who have visited the grounds.
The Cabin, $370 a night, The Cabin sleeps 1 to 4.
A comfy, quaint hideaway that sleeps 3 to 4, (two day beds on ground floor and loft bed above) complete with unique lighting, an all white-bath, and a galley kitchen with refrigerator, oven/stove, coffee maker, microwave etc. There is a screened in porch for outdoor dining and writing.
The Book House, $1300 a night. The Book House has 5 bedrooms, with 5 private baths and sleeps 1 to 12.
Features five bedrooms: the Pulitzer, Booker, Newbery, Caldecott, and Printz, each with their own private bath. Retreaters may gather in the common areas of the living room, with unique book accents, or on the full house wrap-around porch. The modern galley kitchen features all new appliances, including a dishwasher. The Book House sleeps 10 to 14, lap desks are provided for indoor or outdoor writing and there are yoga mats for peaceful contemplation under the live oaks. **Pulitzer and Booker have two full size beds, other rooms have two single beds. Each room has en-suite bath, with the Printz also having a tub.
Full Property Rental, $2,620 a night, sleeps 1 to 20 people.
