Travel + Leisure Co. announced the Cedars Ranch acquisition on October 23, 2026, adding a Texas Hill Country property that will become the first Outpost in its Eddie Bauer Adventure Club portfolio. Reservations are scheduled to open in early 2027, with stays anticipated to begin in summer 2027.
Key Takeaways
- The acquired Wimberley property will be rebranded as Eddie Bauer Adventure Club – Texas Hill Country.
- The 20-acre site has 21 accommodations, including geodomes, yurts and cabins.
- Phased renovations are planned throughout 2027, alongside additional accommodations and amenity improvements.
Table of Contents
- Cedars Ranch acquisition introduces a smaller property format
- Reservations precede the expected summer opening
- How Outposts fit the vacation club
- Conclusion
Cedars Ranch acquisition introduces a smaller property format
The property sits less than an hour outside Austin, among mature live oaks in Wimberley. Travel + Leisure’s Texas Hill Country Outpost announcement introduces a format designed around smaller properties and stays immersed in nature, rather than conventional resort accommodation.
Outposts are intended to be more intimate than the club’s resort-style Basecamps. The Texas acquisition therefore adds a different type of accommodation to the portfolio, rather than another property in the same resort format.
The company plans additional Outposts across the United States, with accommodations ranging from modern cabins and lodges to tiny homes and other distinctive lodging.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Outdoor gathering | Firepits and outdoor camp kitchens |
| Onsite exploration | A trail within the property |
| Recreation | Bocce, pickleball and yard games |
| Accommodation features | Modern architecture incorporating solar power |
Reservations precede the expected summer opening
Eddie Bauer Adventure Club owners will be able to use club credits to book the Texas property through an app beginning in early 2027. Owner visits and rental stays are both expected to begin in summer 2027.
The booking launch is separate from the anticipated start of stays. Renovations are also planned to continue throughout 2027, so the expected opening does not mark the completion of all property work.
Plans include adding accommodations and improving amenities. The existing main event space is set to become an owners’ lounge with self-serve retail, while a further expansion phase remains in development.
How Outposts fit the vacation club
Outposts join two existing elements of Eddie Bauer Adventure Club: Basecamps and Trail Partners. Basecamps are resort properties, including the club’s first location in Moab, Utah. Trail Partners provide access to outside outdoor-stay operators, including Under Canvas.
Together, the formats give club owners access to resort bases, smaller nature-focused properties and partner-operated stays. Travel + Leisure operates Eddie Bauer Adventure Club under a license from Authentic Brands Group.
Conclusion
The next scheduled milestone is the opening of reservations in early 2027. The first owner visits and rental stays are expected in summer 2027, while renovation and expansion work remains planned rather than completed.
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