Lone Star Spa
May 1, 2005
The most stunning space in the spa,
the 1,000-square-foot
lounge—called the Blue Room—is an eclectic blend
of traditional American and
exotic decor. Reproductions of Arts and
Crafts–style lounge chairs and
handpainted linen curtains are
integrated with 18th-century framed French
botanical pressings and
Moroccan footstools. “A lot of people contributed to
this,” McAdams
says. The rugs took nine months to handweave in Turkey; light
fixtures
were custom designed by David Jones, a craftsman in New Mexico who
delivered and installed them himself. McAdams commissioned local artist
Ann
Stautberg to take large-scale black-and-white photographs around
the property,
then handpaint them.
“From the day I laid my
eyes on the land, I saw the
opportunity,” says McAdams. “We’ve been
open now for almost a year, and the
greatest thrill is getting
compliments from guests who were here years and years
ago and are
astounded by the transformation. It’s been a liberating
experience.”
Lake Austin Spa Resort, 800.847.5637, www.lakeaustin.com
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