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Hill Country resort's luxe treehouses take glamping to new heights

The Diamond is Onera Fredericksburg's unique take on an A-Frame.

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The quirky Hill Country resort Onera Fredericksburg is beckoning fall travelers with the addition of 23 brand-new, high-end treehouse units.

These aren't the nostalgic treehouses of childhood; each new luxury unit features sustainable materials, modern and sleek interior design, and sweeping, unobstructed views of the surrounding landscape.

The new units are an expansion from the original 12 on the Fredericksburg property, making 35 in total. All of them make up a luxury resort with shared amenities including a swimming pool, hot plunge, saunas, firepits, plus personal amenities like private decks and outdoor soaking tubs. Onera also maintains a similar property in Wimberley, which opened in 2024 and was not part of this expansion.

Winecup Onera Fredericksburg This one, called the Winecup, looks like a big sauna.Photo by Jeff Jones

Each unit's design is unique, with elements inspired by the surrounding nature. The eight new unit types that were developed for this expansion include the Cypress Lodge, Post Oak, Quonset, Diamond, Monolith (one of CEO Jon Cole's favorite designs, by the way), Winecup, Spiral, and The Great Lodge. Each has its own style, floorplan, and number of sleeping areas.

The Monolith Onera Fredericksburg The Monolith is one of eight new designs at Onera Fredericksburg, and one of CEO Jon Cole's favorites. Photo by Jeff Jones

The property is close to downtown Fredericksburg, so while guests are welcome to stay solely at Onera and treat themselves to some resort-style R&R, a trip into historic Fredericksburg is also easily accessible.

"A day at Onera is as flexible and restorative as you need it to be," Cole says. "Some guests spend the morning enjoying coffee on their private deck before heading into Fredericksburg for shopping or wine tasting, while others choose to stay on property all day to unwind with amenities like the hot plunge, sauna, or a wellness add-on. The beauty of Onera is that it offers the best of both worlds."

Spiral Onera Fredericksburg Aptly named Spiral, this house curves in on itself.Photo by Jeff Jones

In a press release, Cole explained that the new treehouses give guests more architectural variety to choose from at Onera, making the experience feel more customized and "immersive."

Reservations for the newest treehouse models, as well as the original lodges, are available at stayonera.com.

Now through October, for every new booking at Onera Fredericksburg, a portion of proceeds will be donated to support the Kerr County Food Relief Fund.

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Longtime Arlington hotel will be demolished to make way for sleek new one

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Americana by Loews Hotels, coming to Arlington.

It will be out with Sheraton and in with Americana in Arlington's Entertainment District when a new $500 million hotel called Americana by Loews Hotels – Arlington, TX, breaks ground in summer 2026.

The transition from old to new will involve a bit of a blast.

"A 'ground-shaking' event, where the existing [Sheraton Arlington] hotel will be demolished, is planned for early June, marking the official start of construction on the new Americana by Loews Hotel this summer," says a release.

This will mark the third hotel in Arlington (and 28th property overall) for Loews Hotels & Co, "reinforcing the company’s long-term belief in the destination and its continued growth as a premier meetings, events, and entertainment hub," says the release.

The name "Americana" pays homage to the iconic Americana Hotel in Bal Harbour, Florida — a Loews landmark that opened in 1956, the company says.

"This new, contemporary addition to the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex is designed to honor the past, embrace the present, and shape the future: celebrating Loews’ rich heritage in refined hospitality, joining two existing world-class properties in Arlington’s Sports and Entertainment District today, and creating a best-in-class destination for tomorrow’s travelers," company officials say in the release.

The two existing Loews hotels in Arlington are the Live! by Loews - Arlington and Loews Arlington Hotel.

The new Americana hotel will feature 507 guest rooms, including 39 suites. There will also be more than 83,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting and event space, including a 10,000-square-foot Event Barn, two ballrooms, an event lawn, pool terrace, and three-meal terrace.

In total, Loews Hotels & Co campus in Arlington will have a total of 1,695 guest rooms and more than 374,000 square feet of meeting space, they say.

All the hotels are a quick walk from entertainment hot spots including AT&T Stadium, Globe Life Field, Choctaw Stadium, Live! by Loews, the National Medal of Honor Museum, Arlington Museum of Art, and more.

“This project reflects our strong belief in Arlington as a dynamic destination and our confidence in its continued growth,” says Alex Tisch, President and Chief Executive Officer of Loews Hotels & Co.

The hotel is targeting 2029 for an opening date.

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