Central Texas mineral springs spa unveils 5 new pools, modern look

On June 1, Ottine Mineral Springs in Gonzales will officially re-open to the public, unveiling a massive renovation to the historic site about an hour and 15 minutes from Austin. Until recently, this 40-acre property was home to just two private mineral-fed pools, but now this sprawling land is dotted with five new pools of varying adjustable temperatures, outdoor dining options, saunas, cold plunges, cabanas, fire pits, and much more.

The scale of Ottine Mineral Springs' glow-up is hard to comprehend, so CultureMap made a little day trip out to the property to experience everything it has to offer and get a tour of the new additions.

The History

The drive down to Ottine Mineral Springs is not a difficult one. Once we arrived, we were greeted by general manager DeDe DeStefano. DeStefano pointed out the historic buildings near the entrance of the oak-lined property — white and worn-looking Missionary-style buildings with red roofs. Centered among them is a massive well of water, the bottom lined with stones.

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