Hedge x Criquet Collaboration: Austin Travel Guide
The campaign reflects the moment they met at the PGA show years ago when the Golf Channel aired two of the looks and coined Hedge and Criquet as the brands you would wear on a date to play golf. Both brands’ logos have spikes of grass that express their love of outdoor lifestyle.
Austin is a wonderful city overflowing with creativity in cuisine, music, art. The population is super diverse and open-minded. There is a passion for culture combined with the love the outdoors and the icing on the cake is that everyone is nice. No wonder everyone is moving to Austin!
We trust Global Patina with all our travel. Camilla will lead you to heaven in any city in the world. She led us to The Commodore Perry & it was truly gorgeous.
TO STAY
Commodore PerryWe chose The Commodore Perry because of it’s stately presence and incredible interiors by Ken Fulk. The 10,800-square-foot Italian Renaissance Revival edifice, designed by local architect Henry Bowers Thompson, was built for cotton-shipping magnate Edgar Perry, nicknamed the Commodore. 15 min. outside of town but WORTH it; easy Uber to dinner/fun. Hancock Golf course next door.
Austin Proper: Right in the city close to everything, Incredible Mediterranean restaurant. Rooftop pool & bar, chic guests and locals fill the lounges. Dogs welcome!
Hotel Saint Cecilia: was closed for renovations at the time we visited.
TO EAT
Rainey Street: “An adorable, neighborhood-y street, with craftsman houses that are actually bars, string-light covered patios, food trucks, craft cocktails, and a constant stream of people looking to party - that can’t all be true, right? That’s like Disneyland for adults.” - The Infatuation
Peacock: Austin Proper Hotel: Incredible Mediterranean
Lambert’s BBQ: Best in Austin recommended by locals
Fresa’s: Tex mex garden patio with perfect margaritas, guacamole and elegant tacos
Taco Deli breakfast Tacos
El primo taco truck famous
Chuys: Retro Southwestern food Diner records on the wall, Elvis shrines, hipsters & prepsters
Mattie’s: We did our photo shoot here, peacocks living in the gorgeous mossy tree limbs
Shoal Creek Saloon, Deep Eddy Cabaret, Mean Eyed Cat: Super casual watering holes locals.
TO PLAY GOLF
Butler Park Pitch & Putt: Newly re-opened with the help of our friends at Criquet. This casual spot to practice your short game and have a beer (or a can of Babe Rose) is the best. Bring the family on weekends, and check out the shop!
Austin Golf Club: (No Website, natch) Exclusive, old-school golf club. No real estate, no country club amenities, just a spectacular Coore Crenshaw course opened 2001 under the radar. “but unusually for this pair it was Crenshaw who took a more active role during the construction phase. This was in part because Austin is his hometown” Planet Golf
Wolfdancer: Public. Part of the Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort and Spa.
Austin Country Club: Pete Dye Private Founded 1899 Home of the famous golf instructor Harvey Penick. Located along the banks of the Colorado River with Austin’s iconic Pennybacker Bridge as its backdrop.
Lion’s: Municipal Golf Course since 1924. Ben Crenshaw grew up playing on this revered course. There’s a fun lion statue on the putting green. Sign The Petition
Hancock: Municipal Golf Course since 1899. This was the original Austin Country Club. To play, you pay by Pay Station Operation (like you're getting a parking pass-very cool) #golfatx Sign The Petition
TO DO
Off the beaten track
Axe Throwing: Yup. 'Nuf said.
Austin City Limits: A music performance television show that appears weekly on PBS. Recorded in Austin, you can watch from the street or get tickets to a recording at The Moody Theater. ACL is the longest-running music program in television history, since 1975; the only television show to have been awarded the National Medal of the Arts, and was recently recognized by Time magazine as one of the 10 most influential music programs of all time. It’s a show that’s presented a huge variety of musical styles and genres, hosting everyone from Willie Nelson to BB King to Foo Fighters.
Bat Watching: By boat under the famous Austin Bridge
Pease mansion: Built in 1853, the white brick mansion is a prized vestige of the city’s antebellum architecture.
Mayfield Park: Petite Botanical Garden with Peacocks all around, turtles, Lily Ponds and picnic tables
Laguna Niguel: historical home and sculpture garden
Thinkery: Children's Museum
South x Southwest: SXSW is one of the world’s premier events showcasing music, film and interactive media.
Peter Pan Miniature Golf
TO PLAY TENNIS
Wolfdancer: Public. Part of the Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort and Spa.
Westwood: private country club, known for it's extensive courts and excellent instruction
Austin Country Club
Balcones Country Club Tennis Academy
Grey Rock Tennis Club The Grey Rock Tennis Club is a City of Austin public tennis facility.
Caswell Tennis Center since 1946
Pharr Tennis Center
TO SHOP
Love Shack Fancy: Store opening the weekend we were there; totally over the top incredible! We are neighbors in NYC and we are excited about our collaboration with them coming up this summer.
Howler Brothers: Original, cool tees & hats
Yeti: Flagship store
Stag: Menswear (you can find the Ft. Lonesome Patches here)
Allen's Boots: Lucchese Showroom
Bell & Bird: Heirloom jewelry
AUSTIN TREASURES
Austin Kleon: Resident gem of an artist and creative author, check out his books
Ft. Lonesome Stitchery: Dying for a custom jean jacket or a patch for one of our golf bags!
BEHIND THE SCENES
The Hedge x Criquet campaign features new faces alongside models who are all a part of the Austin community. They were photographed in Austin by Meagan’s longtime college friend and creative collaborator Alex Taylor.
The styling nods to the adored nature of the relaxed Austin outdoor vibes. The collection launches in 2 shifts with the ladies items on March 28th for Mother’s day and mid June for the gentlemen in time for Father’s Day. All will be available at criquet.com and hedgenewyork.com.
That's a WRAP! Thanks to the crew for bringing our collaboration to life!