A weekend that stays inside a 15-minute radius of Zilker, costs less than a single spa day, and leaves room to nap. Times assume a fall weekend.
Saturday
8:00am · Barton Springs Pool
Start cold. The spring holds 68–70°F, so ten minutes is plenty. Go early — weekend mornings fill up.
2201 William Barton Dr, Austin, TX 78746 · 2026 swim-season admission $5 adult resident / $9 non-resident. Several guides report the gate is free from November until spring break — confirm with the City.
10:00am · Barton Creek Farmers Market
Ten minutes up MoPac. Pick up fruit and something for Sunday breakfast.
2901 S Capital of Texas Hwy, Austin, TX 78746 (back of the Barton Creek Square lot) · Free entry
12:30pm · Casa de Luz
An organic, vegan, gluten-free lunch back near Zilker. Disclosure: Pantheon Media, which publishes this site, has produced video for Casa de Luz.
1701 Toomey Rd, Austin, TX 78704 · See casadeluz.org for current prices.
7:00pm · Ceremony
Evening bathhouse: cedar sauna and cold plunges, open until 11pm. Add a massage if you're splurging.
1706 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704 · Per-visit rate not listed online; 10-packs and an unlimited bathhouse membership are offered.
Sunday
9:00am · Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
Walk the gardens when they open. Buy tickets ahead; weekend adult admission is $18.
4801 La Crosse Ave, Austin, TX 78739 · Mon–Thu $15 adults, $12 seniors/military, $9 youth; Fri–Sun $18 / $15 / $12. Under 2 and members free.
1:00pm · South Austin Community Acupuncture
Open Sundays 10am–4pm. Pay what you can on the $25–$50 scale; book ahead online.
5700 Menchaca Rd, Suite 300, Austin, TX 78745 · Sliding scale $25–$50, you choose; $10 new-patient fee on the first visit.
What it costs
| Stop | Cost per adult |
|---|---|
| Barton Springs Pool | $5 resident / $9 non-resident in swim season |
| Barton Creek Farmers Market | Free entry |
| Casa de Luz lunch | See casadeluz.org |
| Ceremony bathhouse | Not published online — ask when booking |
| Wildflower Center | $18 (weekend) |
| Community acupuncture | $25–$50 + $10 first visit |
Known costs: about $58–$87 before lunch and the bathhouse.