Collective Hill Country - a Retreat at Montesino Ranch - Wimberley, Texas

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This is by far our best experience staying outdoors. Very friendly staff and every single staff that works here is the best at his or her job.

Very quiet, away from noise and has nice views. Gated community, so felt a little safe too. Check-in was fast and very smooth. They communicate with you via text, all room services are provided via text message, the accommodation was as good as described and posted pictures. Very clean rooms. The room has coolers to make you feel comfortable during a hot day, room has a small fireplace too for winters. Yes, with a completely outdoor living, you get to share your space with nature and its little flyers and crawlers. But, that shouldn’t bother much, if you understand that you are staying outdoors and love nature.

From the Manager to the staff, everyone was very polite and accommodating. Chef deserves a mention. We are vegetarians, and the kitchen staff even made it comfortable by procuring and cooking vegetarian options for us. Kids loved this place, and the chef was even able to accommodate their specific vegetarian asks. The front desk is always available to take care of your needs.

They have an outdoor room for smaller parties, a fireplace with a view, hammocks, and a nature friendly play area. This place by itself does not have all the additional recreations you may be looking for, but has a small trail. Wimberley city is like 15-20 minutes away, so if you are picky about food, groceries and other forms of entertainment, you have options there. Yes, there is good phone service here and they provide internet options but we didn’t really need it.

To summarize, staff here are a great example of going that extra mile to make your stay a pleasant one to remember and make you come back. Also, we love country style life and quiet music, so this worked really for us. Will definitely visit this place again. Worth the price. We needed a quiet and relaxing weekend, and got what we wanted.

Chris Blackburn

This is one of our favorite places to go in Texas. We started going for special weekends in 2023 with our dog and keep coming back. Holston took incredible care of us this visit, making for another great trip before the holidays. Coming back in 2025!

M Vivek

This resort sets the standard for premium excellence with its impeccable hospitality and service. The ladies at the front desk are truly exceptional, making our stay unforgettable. In all my years of travel, I've never experienced such exceptional service – it far surpasses a mere five-star rating. My family, friends, and I were thoroughly impressed with every aspect of our stay, from the luxurious tents equipped with both AC and efficient heating systems to the overall ambiance of the resort.

james Wright

The entire experience surpassed our expectations! The staff was amazing in every aspect, the tents were beautiful and set up so nicely, and we couldn't have enjoyed our stay more! Did I mention how awesome the staff was?!?! We can't wait to go back and would highly recommend to anyone looking for a glamping getaway with top tier accommodations!

Allison Davis

Loved the experience, location, activities and atmosphere. The tents were amazing and our first night of the trip host Betty was absolutely delightful and accomodating to us. However we went on the trip for my birthday and the chef was out sick, so instead of the multiple course dinner and birthday cake - we had to go in town to a restaurant. There wasn't any type of discount or apology for the chef being out and the on-site team being unable to make the cuisine throughout the trip that was expected.

Hailey Greyson

Everything about this property was well thought out, up kept, and immaculate. As a multi family property manager, I pay attention to all the details. Faculties we’re gorgeous. Property was insanely beautiful. Even how they trimmed the landscaping is so well thought out. Do yourself a favor and take your partner and or family on a weekend trip or longer to Collective Hill Country. My husband and I just celebrated our 11th anniversary there for a weekend. I cannot express how impressed my husband was with the safari tent and everything else. Being outside and still being as comfortable as you are in your own home is a feeling like no other. The tent views over the hills with the fog in the morning with our French press coffee was my favorite part. We love being away from everyone and in nature, so this was more than perfect for us. The views throughout the property are impeccable as well. Great place to reconnect or connect further and makes you realize how important time together truly is. Highly recommend!

Deepti N

I loved the overall aesthetics and décor of the space. The linens/bedding and rugs were amazing with a rustic touch to it and at the same time contemporary and warm. I also liked the attention to detail of the furnished spaces and dinnerware/cutlery that were used. The tents were equipped with just the right needs from kettle tea/coffee and the wood burning fireplace making it super cozy! The theme flowed very well and allowed us to enjoy a true glamping experience, very close to actual camping without the fuss! The property was beautiful, well- maintained and very welcoming as were the staff. We did the wine and barbeque experiences that were both awesome!

Jennifer Villa

Giving this place four stars because while it is overall very nice, I think not quite worth the price. It misses on the overall premium experience they’re trying to deliver.

Came here with my husband for a Valentine’s Day weekend.

What we really liked: The tents themselves were extremely nice. Wood flooring, comfy seats, high end finishes and soaps in the bathroom, and a heated blanket in the beds. The staff was also extremely friendly.

What missed: The biggest miss was the food service. They advertise a great breakfast but at present it’s really just some mini pastries, yogurt, and peel it yourself hard boiled eggs (nothing warm). The coffee was burned. For dinner, they no longer have their chef’s tasting so we tried their BBQ box. While the idea is nice, it was not worth the $130 price tag. The pork was tough, the pasta salad had way too much mayo, and even following their detailed instructions, we ended up with some items overly charred and others not quite hot. A couple other misses - they advertise fiber optic WiFi yet I couldn’t stream a show. We tried to order tea at the bar one night and the person working there said they didn’t have any which seemed surprising given they had tea in the rooms (felt like they could’ve just gotten some from their stockroom).

Again overall the place is nice but if you’re going to position yourself as a premium place/price point, you’ve gotta deliver an excellent experience and I don’t think they’re quite there.