First Look at Folklore, Camp Lucy’s Stunning New Spa & Wellness Escape in the Texas Hill Country
Discover this luxe new color-drenched Dripping Springs getaway that's dripping with charm
After years in the making, Camp Lucy has officially unveiled Folklore, a breathtaking new spa tucked into the rolling hills of Dripping Springs. Folklore offers spaces filled with vibrant colors, textures, and a focus on social connection. Located on Camp Lucy’s 282-acre estate, Folklore is a fresh addition to this property that is well-known for its understated elegance. The spa builds on this reputation with design-forward spaces that highlight the natural surroundings and offer a variety of wellness opportunities. With 13 new Folly guest rooms and suites just steps from the spa, Folklore encourages guests to slow down and linger at a relaxed pace for either a spa day or an overnight getaway.
Design details: vibrant color and antique touches
From the moment guests enter, it’s clear this isn’t a minimalist spa. Towering, century-old ironwood columns frame an entry that opens into richly layered spaces filled with bold color, antique furniture, art and textured materials. Lounge areas are made for lingering, with handwoven rugs, tea service and gallery-like hallways that invite guests to move easily between treatment rooms and social spaces.
Kim Hanks, co-owner of Camp Lucy and the driving force behind Folklore, wanted the spa to feel personal from the beginning. “I want people to feel like they’ve come into my home,” she says. The design reflects this idea, with nothing feeling staged.
“There needs to be some type of thread running through it,” Hanks explains, “but you don’t want it to be perfect. You want it to feel like it’s lived in.” That sensibility carries through the space, from layered textiles to hand-selected antiques and folk art.
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Lived in spaces
The architecture carries its own history. Folklore is housed in antique Vietnamese buildings, including an 1800s town hall, that were dismantled overseas, labeled piece by piece, and reconstructed on-site by local carpenters. Original markings and assembly letters remain visible, preserving the buildings’ past.
“If you touch the wood, you can really feel the memories and the stories coming out of it,” Hanks says.
Hanks worked with British interior designer Charlotte Smiley to design Folklore, drawing inspiration from home interiors rather than conventional spa spaces. The design includes wallpapers and textiles from GPJ Baker, House of Hackney and Brunschwig & Fils, alongside sculptural furniture, handmade Mexican tile and custom elements by Whim Hospitality.
Wellness experiences and property stays
Guests can enjoy a co-ed sauna, swimming pool, outdoor showers and a large hot tub, with cabanas spread across a deck overlooking the Hill Country. The layout reflects an approach to wellness that allows for both shared and individual experiences.
The spa offers facials, massages and body treatments. Additional options include Hydrafacials, Himalayan stone massages, lymphatic and CBD-infused therapies, and seasonal full-day experiences. Meditation, sound healing and movement classes are available.
The Folly guest rooms feel like a quiet little hideaway by the spa, all colorful and thoughtfully designed. The details are strikingly beautiful and include a cozy king bed, rain shower and balcony overlooking the hills.
What’s next for Folklore Spa
This spring, an on-site restaurant and bar will open with a menu of plant-focused, nutrient-rich dishes inspired by Mediterranean and Asian flavors. Folklore also plans to roll out new programming, including yoga and tai chi, guided forest walks, sound healing, art workshops and a series of retreats.
For more information or to book treatments or stays, visit folklorespa.com.
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