Sweetwater’s seven distinct trails showcase our community’s diverse Hill Country beauty, taking hikers through rugged canyons with creeks and waterfalls, and along high ridges with views that extend for miles.
Sweetwater’s new HOA manager, Jamie Simpson, wants everyone to feel welcome. She encourages residents to enjoy Meet the Manager coffee gatherings at the Overlook Club, and to visit the HOA team weekdays at the Sweetwater Club.
Sweetwater’s book club meets at the Overlook Club to discuss the monthly selection over drinks and snacks. For members who didn’t get a chance to read the book, no problem. The social aspect of the club is what’s most important, says leader Danielle Elliott.
Most days of the week, the Sweetwater Club hums with beats from Bollywood, Latin America and around the world, as neighbors gather for popular Zumba classes offered by a dynamic trio of Sweetwater residents teaching Zumba, Toning and Bollywood Fusion classes.
With the Sweetwater Hiking Club, residents can meet neighbors while exploring the community’s seven scenic trails, along with treks in the surrounding Hill Country. The hikes are led by resident Rosemary Borthwick and her Australian Shepherd, Bonnie, who both love the outdoors.
Most days of the week, the Sweetwater Club hums with beats from Bollywood, Latin America and around the world, as neighbors gather for popular Zumba classes offered by a dynamic trio of Sweetwater residents.
Events are one of the things our residents love most about Sweetwater, and our 2022 calendar is filled with several new festivals, along with many of our most popular traditions. Live music is a common theme, because this is Austin, after all.
Since relocating to Austin from Arizona in 2020, Shannon Worley has developed a strong following in Sweetwater and neighboring communities for her family portraits. Life is also picture-perfect for the rest of the family, with their two kids thriving at Lake Travis ISD’s Rough Hollow Elementary.
Bee Creek Trail, Sweetwater’s newest trail, follows a scenic ridge along natural Bee Creek. The trailhead is near the Overlook Club, so you can plunge into one of the two swimming pools or simply relax in the shade after your hike.
Llano Stagecoach Trail preserves a fascinating part of Sweetwater’s history and provides a key connection in the overall 10-mile trail system in the community’s master plan.
Rated from easy to difficult, Sweetwater’s 5 trails meander through canyons and ridges amid a beautiful Hill Country environment. These trails are part of a growing system that already extends for more than 10 miles.
Sweetwater is a trail-lover’s paradise, with 5 distinct trails meandering along ridges, canyons and scenic creek crossings. In this blog, we profile of one of our first trails, Greenbelt Trail.
Sweetwater’s honeybees, now removed, belonged to the species Apis mellifera, prized for its gentle nature and sweet honey. Bees don’t want to sting you. They’ll bump you first as a warning.
New research is suggesting that just 15 minutes a day of jogging or other exercise can improve your mood and help prevent depression. That’s great news if you live at Sweetwater, where you can enjoy miles of trails and work out at the Sweetwater Club.
Meandering for 1.19 miles through steep canyons and high ridges, Canyon Trail is one of the most rugged segments of Sweetwater’s trail system, but it rewards users with stunning Hill Country views.
Families that play together stay together, the old saying goes. Sweetwater offers many ways for families to enjoy fun and healthy activities. Here are the top 5.
The longest segment in Sweetwater’s scenic trail system, Limestone Falls Trail leads to one of the community’s most beautiful Hill Country natural treasures.
From working out at the Sweetwater Club, to running the trails or joining a soccer team, Sweetwater residents enjoy many ways to keep fit right in their community.
Sweetwater is a trail-lover’s paradise, with 5 distinct trails meandering along ridges, canyons and scenic creek crossings. In this next blog in our series, we explore Sunset Trail.
Sweetwater is a trail-lover’s paradise, with 5 distinct trails meandering along ridges, canyons and scenic creek crossings. In the first of a series, we profile of one of our most-loved trails, Maidenhair Trail.
From miles of trails to new homes with dog-friendly features, Sweetwater really puts out the “welcome” mat for dogs. And for the growing number of homebuyers who consider dogs a big part of the family, that’s great news.
Sweetwater is joining the American Hiking Society to celebrate National Trails Day on Saturday, June 2. Residents will meet at the Sunset Pavilion for a morning hike along the community’s scenic trail system.
A sand volleyball court is the newest addition to the 10-acre Sweetwater Club. With these 10 fun facts about the sport, you’ll be the smartest person playing, especially if you do some pancakes, kongs and Filipino bombs.
What advantages do master-planned communities (MPCs) offer over smaller subdivisions? From lifestyle amenities to property values, here are 5 reasons why an MPC might be a better choice for your next home.
Sweetwater’s natural beauty and neighborly vibe ranked high in a recent survey of community residents. See more reasons why Sweetwater residents love where they live.
With new amenities including signage, benches, pet waste stations and more, Sweetwater’s trail system is better than ever, just in time for one of the year’s best seasons for enjoying the outdoors.
Sweetwater’s new fitness center is an inspiring place to work out and enjoy group exercise classes, with state-of-the-art equipment and invigorating views.
Outdoor living areas have never been more popular, and our mild Texas winters mean you can enjoy these al fresco rooms year ‘round – including during the holidays.
Connecting kids with nature has benefits ranging from increased mental acuity to decreased obesity and depression. Plus, it’s a lot of fun. Here’s how living in a nature-rich community like Sweetwater can help make kids happier.
Fall is a great time for trail exercise, especially if you live in a community like Sweetwater, with miles of scenic trails just footsteps from home. Here are some tips to help runners and walkers get the most out of trails everywhere.
Connecting homes with parks, the Sweetwater Club and scenic natural features, Sweetwater’s trail system offers miles of exercise and adventure. And it just got better.
Opening in November, Sweetwater's new fitness center will be a great place to work out, and there are many other ways for residents to keep healthy, happy and fit.
The Sweetwater trails are spectacular and they are even better when you hike them with your closest companion. With over 700 acres to explore, you will want to make sure that you and your dog are prepared. Here are some of our top tips when exploring the hiking trails in Sweetwater with your dog.
As Sweetwater prepares for its second annual honey harvest this summer, all signs are pointing to a bountiful increase over last year, when Sweetwater first became home to six hives of apis mellifera honeybees.
Close to both Austin and the Hill Country, Sweetwater offers many reasons why you’ll never want to leave the community once you discover your new Austin home here. Our community has many attractions including green-built houses that have floor plans that let you live the way you want.
For the second year, the Sweetwater Wildflower Festival will spotlight one of Austin’s most unique animal rescue groups, Austin Pets Alive!
Described as “not your average animal shelter,” Austin Pets Alive! maintains innovative programs designed to save the animals most at risk for euthanasia.
Along with fun, food and lots of wildflowers, you can meet some lovable, adoptable dogs from Austin Pets Alive at the 4th annual Sweetwater Wildflower Festival, this Saturday, April 8, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Featuring a unique floor plan with the study in the back, Chesmar’s one-story Alexis model represents some of the most attainably priced homes available in Sweetwater.
Spring is a beautiful time to drive up to The Summit, an exclusive estate home enclave atop one of the highest points in Sweetwater. With an elevation of 1,235 feet – one of the highest points in Travis County – The Summit is limited to only 30 estate homesites for sale within a gated entrance.
The Lake Travis Community Library is less than 5 miles from Sweetwater, but now there’s an even easier way to get your book fix. The Lake Travis Community Library Bookmobile is a regular visitor to Sweetwater.
Enjoy a glimpse of the 700 acres of our spectacular Hill Country scenery devoted to parks, trails, recreational amenities and natural open spaces within the community.
Sweetwater has formed a partnership with the Children in Nature Collaborative of Austin (CiNCA) to develop programs and activities to encourage Sweetwater families to spend more time outdoors.
Sweetwater devotes 700 acres, or roughly half of its overall residential acreage, to parks, trails and natural open spaces. That means many homesites in all price ranges can overlook a canyon, ridge or greenbelt.
Staying fit in Sweetwater has never been easier! Check out our schedule of classes now being offered to residents. You don't have to go far to get or stay in shape - and you just might make new friends in the process! See the schedule.
Sweetwater's new fitness center will offer residents some of the newest aerobic fitness and weight training machines. It will also offer inspiring views of one of the community's most scenic canyons, providing an extra shot of inspiration for a great workout.
It's the first day on the job for the bees of Sweetwater, and they're up and at it early! With all of the windflowers and open space, we think they will be very happy here. Thanks to our partners at Round Rock Honey for coming out and getting them set up yesterday!
Sweetwater is home to residents of all ages, including one that’s estimated to be 800 years old. The oldest living being in Sweetwater is a rare Texas Madrone tree, located along the trail that follows Pedernales Summit Parkway, the community’s main thoroughfare.
Honeybees Make Life Sweeter in Sweetwater! Learn about our bees and find out how much honey they can produce. Why have a Rough Life, when you can have a Sweet Life instead?
Stagecoach trail preserves part of Sweetwater's rich history. Among the miles of trails already completed in Sweetwater, there is a preserved section of the old stagecoach route that used to run between Austin and Llano in the late 1800s.
With six years of experience as an eighth-grade teacher, a love of sports and two small kids of her own, Sweetwater resident Bess Ouahidi has the perfect background for her job as Sweetwater’s Lifestyle Coordinator.
Living in Sweetwater means that you not only see the bright stars at night, but are able to experience all of the things that the Texas Hill Country offers outdoors in the daytime. Check out the list of top things to do outdoors in the Texas Hill Country.
We think living in the Texas Hill Country is great, but don't take our word for it. Check out this kid-friendly list of best things to see and do near Sweetwater.
Our residents agree that recreation and outdoor opportunities are endless in the Hill Country. We found this article courtesy of About Travel that explains the Highland Lakes of Central Texas.
Builder Online, an industry news website for home builders and developers, recently released an article that features 17 stand-out community pools across the country. Sweetwater’s pool snagged a spot in the list along with five other communities developed by Newland.
By now, we Austinites have become a bit blasé about all of the national accolades we receive. We’re No. 1 for this and No. 1 for that. Gee thanks, but we’ve got no wall space left to hang the plaques.
Sweetwater residents will have plenty of sports opportunities right at home at the community's Sweetwater Club. For athletes looking for even more, there will also soon be a new indoor sports complex five minutes away, adjacent to the Backyard outdoor music venue in Bee Cave.
