Historic New Braunfels Lodge Reopens in Spring 2026 Following Main Renovation
Historic New Braunfels Lodge, Faust Lodge, Set to Reopen in Spring of 2026
Lark Hospitality, in partnership with the Duettra household and key traders, are happy to announce The Faust Lodge, a boutique resort opening in New Braunfels, TX. The resort, which initially opened its doorways as The Traveler’s Lodge in 1929, will reopen in spring 2026 following a significant renovation. The Faust will characteristic 45 rooms, a restaurant and bar dubbed Wilhelm & Werner, a refreshed Magnolia Patio, an upgraded foyer bar and a speakeasy within the basement. The Faust Lodge is positioned within the coronary heart of downtown New Braunfels at 240 S Seguin Ave, New Braunfels, TX 78130.
Trendy Design Meets Historic Ambiance
All rooms at The Faust will characteristic king beds with high-quality linens, walk-in showers with complimentary Lockwood merchandise and customized vanities within the bogs, 55-inch televisions with entry to streaming platforms, complimentary wifi, Nespresso espresso makers, retro Frigidaire mini fridges, and extra. The 45 visitor rooms embody six nook suites that may be upgraded to 3 bedrooms and embody a separate front room. The resort additionally contains 9 spacious junior suites.
The Faust Lodge prides itself on being a spot the place the previous is all the time current and heritage meets luxurious. As an formally acknowledged native, Texas and Nationwide historic landmark, the resort group is devoted to honoring the resort’s historical past, whereas accommodating the fashionable traveler. Within the redesign, particular consideration was paid to preserving the resort’s historical past, with new components launched to seamlessly complement the unique aesthetic. The Spanish Colonial Revival model has been refreshed and modernized, however the floor ground retains nearly all of its unique options, together with the stairway tiles, unique doorways, entrance desk, cellphone sales space, sconces and the outside fountain. The foyer tiles have additionally been preserved, and their colours served because the inspiration for the resort’s general coloration palette.
Brick partitions and cement columns that have been uncovered throughout the development course of have been deliberately woven into the brand new design. The up to date Faust Lodge additionally options ornate crown moldings, vibrant and expressive furnishings, distinctive and kooky artwork, daring wallpaper and extra.
“We’re honored to be the subsequent stewards of The Faust Lodge,” mentioned resort proprietor Andy Duettra. “This resort means an incredible deal to the individuals of New Braunfels and we have now been working diligently to convey The Faust as much as trendy requirements for future generations. We sit up for opening our doorways quickly.”
Heritage-Impressed Meals & Beverage
The Faust is happy to open with a brand new restaurant and bar, Wilhelm & Werner, a Texas Brasserie with European influences. The restaurant’s design is mild and ethereal, with a big skylight bringing in ample pure mild, an indoor-outdoor fire, lengthy bar, lounge seating and ample patio seating. Wilhelm & Werner will seat 130 friends throughout the primary eating room, patio and bar. The resort may also characteristic Walter’s, a speakeasy positioned beneath the restaurant within the basement. The bar is a nod to the prohibition period through which the resort initially opened. The speakeasy will provide highly-crafted cocktails in an intimate setting. Extra particulars about Wilhelm & Werner and Walter’s shall be introduced within the months to come back.
The resort may also open with the Prince Solms Foyer Bar, an intimate house for resort friends to make the most of. It would additionally service the Magnolia Patio, an current out of doors house that has been refreshed throughout the rework. Friends and locals alike will be capable to benefit from the historic ambiance at The Faust as soon as extra.
The Faust Lodge is a perfect spot for intimate gatherings. Along with snug rooms and ample eating choices, the resort’s fantastically designed 2,000 sq. foot Grand Ballroom can accommodate as much as 110 friends for government conferences or retreats, big day occasions, full-service weddings or festive vacation celebrations.
Our Companions
The reimagining of The Faust Lodge was dropped at life by way of the management of the Duettra household and the collective dedication of a number of native New Braunfels households together with: Bonnie (Borchers) Duettra; Craig and Beth (DeViney) Corridor; Jeff and Kim (Kuhlmann) Reilly; Rick and Carol (Garza) Hansen; and Ron and Taye (Kuhlmann) Kruselski. The mission was additionally supported by Glen and Karen Daniel, Wealthy and Diane Duran, David and Monica Hamer, Jeff and Marcie Rowe, Kash and Carrie Sethi, and Nishi and Kimberly Vakharia. The Faust Lodge additional acknowledges James and Sydney Duettra Shults, together with Ian and Hannah Duettra Andersson, for his or her dedication and hands-on efforts in serving to convey the resort’s renewed imaginative and prescient to actuality.
Andersson Development, 4D Design, Assemble & Co. and Schumann Consulting offered the on-the-ground experience to execute the mission.
Extra particulars about The Faust Lodge shall be introduced within the coming months. For updates on the resort’s progress, comply with alongside on the resort’s web site, Instagram and Fb.
