Attractions at Rainbow Hearth
Things to do While at Rainbow Hearth
Rainbow Hearth is essentially a 7 acre park available for you to explore. Our property offers privacy and seclusion in addition to a wide variety of things to do that are inclusive with your stay! That’s right, we have several amenities onsite that are free of charge. Make the most of your visit with these added perks!
- Fishing
- Bring you rod and reel and fish from the banks of Lake Buchanan.
- Canoeing/Kayaking/SUP
- Bring your lightweight watercraft and enjoy the beautiful waters off our shoreline.
- Watercraft must be lightweight and able to carry, as we do not have a ramp for launch.
- Hiking
- Rainbow Hearth sits on 7 beautiful acres all available for you to hike and explore.
- Lake Views
- Enjoy the beauty of Lake Buchanan and the wildlife from our Lake Hut and Lake Shelter, both on the edge of the water.
- Medicine Rock
- Rejuvenate your soul at Medicine Rock. Originally inhabited by indigenous peoples, it is known to have healing and spiritual characteristics for our guests.
- Sunbathing
- Enjoy the sun from the water’s edge, our one of our several decks on Lake Buchanan.
- Star Gazing
- View the beautiful night sky from our Star Gazing Deck.
- Swimming
- Jump from our shoreline directly into the pristine waters of Lake Buchanan. It is lake living at its finest!
The number of Rainbow Hearth attractions are endless! We have compiled a list of our favorites to share with you. Simply click on each link to learn more about the offerings of each establishment. It is important to note that most of these require advance reservations or tickets. Please do your research to ensure you have reserved your space for your desired dates and times.
For the outdoorsmen
Parks
- Rainbow Hearth Park (0 miles away)
- Inclusive with Your Stay
- Private Access to Lake Buchanan
- Bird Watching
- Fishing
- Hiking (7 acres onsite)
- Kayaking (bring yours)
- Picnics
- Nature Photography
- Stand-Up Paddleboard (SUP) (bring yours)
- Swimming
- Sun Bathing
- Wildlife Photography
- Canyon of the Eagles (4 miles away)
- Boating
- Camping
- Disc Golf
- E-Bike Rentals
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Kayak Rentals
- Mountain Bike Rentals
- Observatory
- Restaurant
- Inks Lake State Park (24 miles away)
- Backpacking
- Bird Watching
- Boat Rentals
- Canoe Rentals
- Fishing
- Geocaching
- Hiking
- Kayak Rentals
- Picnic
- Stand-Up Paddleboard (SUP) Rentals
- Swimming
- Volleyball
- Longhorn Cavern State Park (28 miles away)
- Gemstone Mining
- Geode Cracking
- Picnic
- Walking Tour
- Wild Cave Tour
- Hancock Springs Park (40 miles away)
- Picnic
- Playground
- Spring-Fed Swimming Pool
- Volleyball
- Krause Springs (46 miles away)
- 32 Springs
- Butterfly Gardens
- Fountains
- Natural and Man-Made Spring-Fed Pools
Water Sports
Guided Fishing Tours
- Ray’s Striper Fishing Guide Service (4 miles away)
- Empty Pockets Fishing Guide Service (17 miles away)
- Bosstriper Fishing Guide Service (24 miles away)
Adventure seekers
Activities and Adventures
- Spider Mountain Bike Park (8 miles away)
- Extreme Mountain Biking
- Bike Rentals Available
- Beginner to Pro Levels w/ Lift to Top
- Bike Rentals Available
- Extreme Mountain Biking
- Reveille Peak Ranch (11 miles away)
- Events
- Hiking
- Horseback Riding
- Motorcycle Riding
- Mountain Biking
- Shooting Range
- Colorado Bend State Park (68 miles away)
- Gorman Falls 70-Foot Spring-Fed Waterfall
- Bird Watching
- Biking
- Boating
- Cave Tours
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Kayaking
- Spicewood Springs
- Swimming
Water Adventures
Lake Activities
- Vanishing Texas River Cruise (1 mile away)
- Canoe Rentals
- Kayak Rentals
- Lake Cruises
- Private Charters
- X-Treme Water Sports (23 miles away)
- Kayak Rentals
- Knee Board Rentals
- Paddleboard Rentals
- Pontoon Boat Rentals
- Tube Rentals
- Wake Board Rentals
- Water Mat Rentals
- Water Trampoline Rentals
- Waverunner Rentals
For the love of grapes
Wineries
- Torr Na Lochs Vineyard & Winery (19 miles away)
- Events
- Private Tours
- Tasting Room and Patio
- Wedding Oak Winery (19 miles away)
- Events
- Tasting Room
- Wine Train
- Perissos Vineyard and Winery (25 miles away)
- Events
- Indoor Tasting Rooms
- Outdoor Tasting Bar
- Vineyard Tours
- 7 Creeks Vineyard (26 miles away)
- Events
- Tasting Room
- Uplift Vineyard (27 miles away)
- Wine Tasting by Reservation
Antique shopping
Antiques
- Crossroads Antique Mall (18 miles away)
- Flee’s Antique Market (18 miles away)
- Peddlers Emporium (18 miles away)
- Shabbi Shack (18 miles away)
- Vintage Forever (18 miles away)
- Burnet Antique Mall (19 miles away)
- CaroLees Antiques and More (19 miles away)
- Pickins by Sassy (19 miles away)
- The Knot Hole (19 miles away)
- Chique Unique & Antique (31 miles away)
For the Artistic
Art Galleries
- Buchanan Art Gallery (22 miles away)
- Belóved Gallery (32 miles away)
- Bernie’s Art Gallery & Custom Frame Shop (32 miles away)
- Highland Arts Guild (32 miles away)
- Museo Benini (37 miles away)
Antique shopping
Museums
- Fort Croghan Museum (17 miles away)
- Hill Country Motorheads Motorcycle Museum (17 miles away)
- Highland Lakes Squadron – Commemorative Air Force (20 miles away)
- The Falls on the Colorado Museum (32 miles away)
*If you are a local business within an hour drive from the Rainbow Hearth Sanctuary & Resort, Contact Us and let us know about your attractions and services. We love to share area businesses with our guests!