November 7, 2025 |
At the Heywood, we “support local” year-round by spotlighting Austin artists throughout our hotel and partnering with lots of small businesses, but the holiday season always feels like an even more important time to patronize locally-owned businesses, artists and makers....
July 15, 2025 |
The weather in Austin is often fantastic, but there are some days when you’d prefer to just stay indoors. Summer temps can soar, making air conditioning a must. And although we average 300 sunny days per year, yes, it does...
February 18, 2025 |
SXSW is right around the corner! Taking place March 7-15 in Austin, Texas, the conference brings together design leaders, industry experts, and creative brands that are sure to inspire professional designers and design enthusiasts alike. Here at the Heywood Hotel,...
June 7, 2021 |
What to see, eat, and do as Austin enthusiastically emerges from the pandemic. If you’re anything like us, this June feels like a true turning point. Vaccinations are up, Covid cases are down, and so many of our favorite places...
January 22, 2021 |
Austin may be known as the “Live Music Capital of the World,” but its art scene stretches beyond the musical realm. Austin is home to many talented visual artists who use the walls of our city as their canvas for...
October 15, 2019 |
Design is near and dear to our hearts at the Heywood. In 2011, after three years of DIY ingenuity, we transformed the Heywood from a 1920s bungalow home to a unique seven-room boutique hotel. We proudly incorporate Austin artists, makers...
November 10, 2018 |
It’s time again to celebrate art in Austin. Here are our picks for the best stops on the East Austin Studio Tour! Every November is the largest celebration of art in Austin, the annual East Austin Studio Tour (EAST). The...