A Family Affair {Getaways}
The Vintage Round Top
Words by Sommer Brugal Photos by Haylei Smith & Hannah Haston
For Paige Hull, the difference between those who talk about doing something and those who actually follow through with their idea is living with intention. So that’s what she and her husband, Smoot, did. The Hulls wanted to create a place where individuals could come together to reprieve, to imagine, or to find new beginnings.
Located in Round Top, Texas, about an hour east of Austin, The Vintage Round Top is surrounded by 100-year-old homes filled with shiplap. Unlike the properties around it, though, this destination offers something unique, displaying a combination of both vintage and antique pieces that have history, tell a story, and evoke a feeling. Much of the design elements used display the brand’s duality, combining modern with vintage, masculine and feminine.
Since opening its doors with its first cottage—No. 1450—the destination has grown from a vacation home to a multi-functional space. With the additions of the 2000 sq. ft. Boho cottage, including a 900 sq. ft. great room, the property now offers events like creative workshops, rehearsal dinners, formal cocktail events, and team building retreats. When the property is complete, comprised of No. 1450, Boho, and an additional two cottages, the duo hopes it can be used to welcome a large, yet intimate gathering—like a family reunion.
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Round Top
Round Top is home to one of the largest antique shows in the country. Twice a year, anywhere between 50,000-75,000 people descend upon the tiny town to shop and visit the shows, which according to Hull played a substantial role in the initial growth of The Vintage Round Top. During the show, she says many designers and shopkeepers were drawn to the property’s clean, inspiring environment.
When the couple purchased the property just over six years ago, Hull says Round Top was just beginning to grow as a year-round destination. Today, the town is bustling with state-of-the-art restaurants and three large town squares filled with makers from Houston and Austin. The Garden Company Feed & Firewater, Royer’s Round Top Café, and Mandito’s top the list for food, while Prost Wine Bar and Royer’s Pie Haven claim the Hull’s favorite spots for wine and coffee.
By the numbers
Round Top Population: 90
Guests per cottage: 8 max
Avg. cost per night: $250-$775
Cottages: 2—NO. 1450 & Boho
Distance from Austin: 72 miles
Address: 1450 North Hwy 237,
Round Top, Texas 78954
Website: thevintageroundtop.com
