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lifestyle
Set on over 100 acres of pristine wilderness on the
San Marcos River just 50 miles south of Austin is
Wahwahtaysee Resort, a luxury glamping retreat.
The property features three carefully appointed
safari tents that allow you to enjoy all of life’s lux-
uries amidst the great outdoors, creating a truly
unique experience.
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Wahwahtaysee Resort was started by a local Austin family, Robert
Dillard and two of his sons, Sammy and Donny Dillard. Soon after pur-
chasing the property, they learned that the Tonkawa Indians, a
friendly tribe who got along well with everyone, previously inhabited
the land. The Tonkawa Indians would spend their days fishing in the
San Marcos River and picking pecans from the pecan trees along the
river. The first time the Dillard families all camped together, the prop-
erty was surrounded by fireflies at dusk. They soon named the prop-
erty Wahwahtaysee Resort, which is Native American for firefly.
From their first time visiting the property, the Dillard family knew it
was a special place, and one they wished to share with their children,
friends, acquaintances, and soon-to-be friends for generations to