New subdivision to surround luxury wellness resort in Spicewood

A new subdivision, Moonlight Bend, is taking shape in Spicewood along Lake Travis and surrounding the future site of Canyon Ranch, a luxury wellness resort currently under construction by the same developer.

Burnet County commissioners on March 25 approved the preliminary plat for Moonlight Bend. The 134-lot gated community will sit on 160 acres out of a 591-acre tract on Flying X Road in Spicewood. The developer for both the subdivision and resort is CR Austin Resort LLC.

“This is the preliminary plat for the residential section,” Burnet County Development Services Director Herb Darling said during Tuesday’s Commissioners Court meeting. “They’re proposing 134 lots with an average size of 1.96 acres per lot. This will be the extent of the residential section, and there will be some amenity areas and also a resort.”

Before the Moonlight Bend project can move forward, it will need full plat approval, which will be brought before the Commissioners Court at a later date.

Water and wastewater services will be provided through a newly formed municipal utility district named Moonlight Bend MUD. The MUD is expected to use surface water as its primary source and groundwater as a backup.

According to documents filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, Canyon Ranch Austin, which began construction in August 2024, is set to open in 2026. The $121.9 million wellness destination will span over 223,000 square-feet and include guest lodging, a spa, fitness facilities, dining areas, a medical clinic, and support operations.

The Canyon Ranch brand is internationally known for its luxury wellness resorts and has locations in Arizona, California, Massachusetts, and Fort Worth. The new Hill Country location promises cutting-edge health facilities and personalized wellness programs.

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