In the press

What people have to say about The Menagerie

Group of women posing in a colorful, patterned room with a large painting and patterned wallpaper, some seated and others standing, dressed in bright, elegant outfits.

Stacy Keibler and Genevieve Padalecki Share What They Hope to Teach Their Daughters When They're Older

people | 4.25.2024

“…The two join their larger group of friends for a full-day getaway in the Texas Hill Country at The Menagerie in Fredericksburg.”

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A dining room with a glass chandelier, a wooden table with patterned chairs, a potted plant, and a dark blue wall with artwork. Light filters through patterned curtains.

23 Best Austin Interior Designers on the AD PRO Directory

architectural digest | 4.4.2024

“There’s never a dull design moment in a space created by Sarah Stacey Interior Design… Stacey and her team work closely with clients to make sure each room tells a story and feels meaningful, in addition to being highly functional.”

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Decorative bedroom with floral wallpaper, large bed with velvet pillows, and side tables with lamps and plants.

The Menagerie Is a Lesson in Maximalism

hospitality design | 1.29.2024

“The 9,500-square-foot Menagerie emerges as a diverse collection of suites and bungalows, instilled with whimsy and wonder… Antique furniture, eccentric wallpaper, and vintage decor grace every room, creating an immersive experience that invites guests to bask in the charm of a bygone era.”

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Front porch of a pink house with decorative white trim, a bloom-filled garden path, and a small sitting area during sunset. 
luxe interiors+design | 5.16.2024

12 Floral Wallpaper Designs To Transform Your Space

“This is not your grandma’s floral with its sense of excess and bold pattern play”

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A woman in a red dress sits cross-legged on a red cloth with four crystal singing bowls and a small wooden drum in front of her, surrounded by six women in white robes with leopard print patterns, all seated outdoors on grass with a wooden fence in the background. 
austin lifestyle | 2.12.2024

joyful celebration of friendship & life

“I love interior design and walking into The Menagerie for the first time was a visual feast. I spent time in each room admiring how thoughtfully designed each space was. I could have spent hours and hours just gazing at the interiors alone.”

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A living room with blue upholstered armchairs, a patterned rug, a black grand piano, large red velvet curtains with gold trim, floral wallpaper, and a decorative table with books and sculptures. 
fox 7 | 5.24.2024

The Menagerie: Tierra's Texas

“Just two blocks off of Fredericksburg's Main Street is a 1909 Victorian mansion turned private estate vacation rental. Tierra Neubaum gets all the details.”

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A living room with a grand piano, vintage furniture, a large painting of a woman getting a haircut, and colorful patterned wallpaper. 
austin monthly | 11.1.2023

What to Do in Fredericksburg

“Feast your eyes on sumptuous jewel-toned furnishings and exotic wallpapers at The Menagerie, an ornate vacation rental property that opened this fall.”

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A vintage clawfoot bathtub placed in a colorful, ornate bathroom with stained glass window featuring a floral and ribbon pattern. The walls are decorated with vibrant, nature-themed murals of birds and foliage. There is a potted plant on a stool to the left of the bathtub, and small bottles and a cloth on a side table to the right. 
cnn/hgtv | 9.21.2023

You’ve got to see this moody Victorian makeover

“Color is everywhere, via artwork, throw pillows and the area rug, creating a truly unique space.”

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Green kitchen cabinets with black and white patterned backsplash, a wooden countertop, a microwave, a coffee maker, a small plant, a cup, and a window with curtains

18 Best Kitchen Curtain Ideas to Dress Up Windows

good housekeeping | 11.30.2023

“Cafe curtains, which are short curtains that cover only a portion of a window, add instant charm to any kitchen.”

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A bedroom corner with a bed covered with a white crochet bedspread, a wooden side table with a large orange lamp, green curtains, and wallpaper decorated with yellow oranges and green leaves.

The Menagerie is Fredericksburg's newest luxury vacation experience

my san antonio | 5.3.2023

“The Texas Hill Country has so much to explore that visitors might need more than a day to experience the wineries, shops, and places to eat.”

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A vintage Victorian-style house with pink siding, white trim, and a metal roof, set in a landscaped yard during sunset, with a lawn, plants, and a curved walkway. 
austin home | 2.12.2024

Fantastical in fredericksburg:
The menagerie opens its doors

“Everything from the interior design to the thoughtfully refurbished outdoor spaces tie its past to present.”

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A white robe or kimono with black embroidered designs of cats and paws hanging on a hanger in a closet or dressing room. 
austin lifestyle | 12.28.2023

5 favorite things wellness edition

“A chic and cozy robe available exclusively from The Menagerie in Fredericksburg.”

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A colorful living room with pink, red, and orange wallpaper, pink curtains, velvet pink sofa with animal print pillows, beige armchair, black lamps, framed abstract artwork, a round mirror, and a multicolored rug. 
austin lifestyle | 2.27.2023

Into the menagerie

“We have a desire to level up the community of Fredericksburg with first-of-its-kind luxury accommodations that offer once-in-a-lifetime concierge experiences that incorporate local brands and businesses. It’s hotel service meets Airbnb privacy - the best of both worlds!”

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A kitchen and dining area with a wooden dining table surrounded by four woven chairs, a vibrant floral wallpaper with orange, green, and purple colors on one wall, green cabinetry with a scalloped trim above the window, a modern white chandelier with flower-shaped shades, and a window with a woven shade letting in natural light. There are various kitchen items on the counter including a basket of onions and a small lamp. 
clever | 3.15.2023

5 Design Ideas to Borrow From This Dazzling Texas Inn

“From global travel and Garden of Eden to grandma chic, the themes are expressed fearlessly and thoroughly with patterned wallpaper, bold paint choices, and a mix of vintage and contemporary furniture.”

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A cozy living room with dark blue walls and a collection of framed artwork above a bed. The bed has a dark wooden headboard and ornate black posts. A bright orange sofa with pink pillows faces a black coffee table on a multicolored rug. Adjacent to the living room, an open door reveals a warmly lit kitchen with orange cabinets and floral wallpaper.

Historic Hill Country mansion transforms into luxe glorious getaway

culturemap | 4.14.2023

“We're working to improve the land with
Hill Country-friendly plants and create a
design that adds to the intuitiveness, circulation
& comfort of the outdoor spaces.”

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A group of people gathered outside a Victorian-style pink house with a white picket fence and decorative trim. The house features Victorian architecture with a pointed turret, arched windows, and a metal roof. The scene is set on a sunny day with a clear blue sky. 
tribeza | 11.16.2023

Social Hour: A Fredericksburg Field Trip to The Menagerie

“…The day was full of joyful moments, and new friendships were formed in The Menagerie’s grand yet whimsical setting.”

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A cozy bedroom with a white bedspread, decorative pillows, a dark metal headboard, a wooden nightstand with a lamp, a green accent wall, and a colorful patterned wall with fruit motif wallpaper. The image is viewed through a partially opened door with glass panes.

Fredericksburg’s Luxurious Lodging Offers Artistry in Design for an Unforgettable Stay

tribeza | 1.3.2024

“Five minutes from the wine-drenched German food festival that is Fredericksburg’s Main Street, behind the walls of an old mayor’s house, a riot of texture, pattern, and color unfolds.”

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A cozy living room with floral-patterned pillows on a beige sofa, a wooden coffee table with a bowl of green apples and books, a leather chair, a patterned side table, a large potted plant, and a stained glass window with curtains.

Historic Fredericksburg home transformed into chic vacation rental

kxan | 4.18.2023

“Fredericksburg is a Texas treasure and national tourist attraction, bringing in people from across the nation to the beautiful Hill Country region.”

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A bedroom with floral wallpaper, a bed with white and red bedding, and a window with bamboo blinds and pink curtains. 
san antonio magazine | 2.9.2024

Hill Country Getaways That are Unique

“Just two blocks off Fredericksburg’s Main Street, The Menagerie welcomes guests with complimentary snacks and drinks.”

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A cozy living room with a pink floral wallpaper and black canopy bed with white bedding. There are two matching black lampshades on side tables, an ornate mirror on the wall, and a chandelier hanging from the ceiling. In the foreground, a white marble coffee table holds a large potted green plant, a chess set, and a stack of books. 
Tribeza magazine | 12.31.2024

Sarah Stacey Brings a Colorful, Maximalist Approach to Interior Design

“Among her notable projects is The Menagerie, a 14-room hospitality project set in a Queen Anne-style mansion in Fredericksburg — maximalism at its finest..”

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