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Native Plant Society of Texas
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Schlitterbahn Resort New Braunfels Riverbend Cabin View

Special Hotel Rates for NPSOT 2024 Symposium Attendees

SCHLITTERBAHN RESORT NEW BRAUNFELS, TEXAS

305 West Austin Street
New Braunfels, TX 78130
Lodging and Resort Booking: 830-312-7281

Special Rates (October 10-12, 2024)*

  • Hotel Room, $89 + tax/night: Sleeps up to four: One bathroom, Two Queen Beds, Microwave, Mini-fridge
  • One Bedroom, $99 + tax/night: Sleeps up to six: One Bedroom, Two Beds, one bathroom, Full Sofa Bed, Full kitchen
  • Studio Riverbed Cabin, $104 + tax/night: Sleeps up to six: Studio room, One Bathroom, Full Kitchen, Two Queen Beds, Full Sofa Bed, Telephone
  • One Bedroom Cabin, $111+ tax/night: Sleeps up to four: One Bedroom, One Queen Bed, One Bathroom, Full Sofa Bed, Full Kitchen, Telephone
  • Two Bedroom Cabin, $146+ tax/night: Sleeps up to ten:  Two Bedrooms, Two Queen Beds, One Bathroom, One King Bed, Full Kitchen, Two Sofa Beds, Telephone

*All rooms are non-smoking, have a TV, and include free wifi. There is no room block for this group and no inventory will be held. Group rate is based on availability.

TO BOOK RESERVATIONS:

Please call Schlitterbahn at 830.312.7281 and ask for the rate code for the Native Plant Society of Texas. First night deposit required at time of booking. Special NPSOT rates are not available online.

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS NEW BRAUNFELS

1436 N. Business Loop IH35
New Braunfels, TX 78130
830-626-1234

Special rates for available rooms booked on or before 09/09/24:

  • Standard King room or Standard Double Queen Room: $168 + tax/night

Rate is applicable to room type with one king or two queen beds. Both spacious room types come equipped with microwave, mini-refrigerator, Keurig coffee maker, full-size ironing board w/iron, work desk & hairdryer. Rate includes the Holiday Inn Express Breakfast Buffet.

TO BOOK RESERVATIONS ONLINE:

  • Use this link or go to the booking page linked here 
  • Choosing the dates within the block range of 10/09-10/13 and up to 2 days before or after range
  • Choose the Rate Preferences as Group rate
  • Use the group code NPS

 

TO BOOK RESERVATIONS VIA PHONE:

Call 830-626-1234 and ask for the rate code for the Native Plant Society of Texas.

BEST WESTERN INN & SUITES

1493 I-35 n
New Braunfels, TX 78130
830-625-7337

Special rates for available rooms booked on or before 09/09/24:

One King-bed Suite or Standard Double Queen Room

  • $109 + tax/night Wednesday & Thursday, October 9th & 10th 
  • $159 + tax/night Friday & Saturday October 11th & 12th

Best Western Inn & Suites has interior and exterior rooms with NO elevators. Hot breakfast included. Pool and hot tub onsite. All rooms have a microwave and a refrigerator. The suites are larger than the regular rooms and all interior; suites do not have two beds.

TO BOOK RESERVATIONS:

Call 830-625-7337 and ask for the rate code for the Native Plant Society of Texas.

SURESTAY HOTEL BY BEST WESTERN

510 TX-46
New Braunfels, TX 78130
(830) 629-1155

Special rates for available rooms booked on or before 09/09/24:

One King-bed Suite or Standard Double Queen Room

  • $89 + tax/night Wednesday & Thursday, October 9th & 10th
  • $139 +tax/night Friday & Saturday October 11th & 12th

SureStay Hotel by Best Western has exterior rooms with NO elevators. Continental breakfast included. Pool and hot tub onsite. All rooms have a microwave and a refrigerator. Suites are larger with microwave and refrigerator. The regular rooms have a refrigerator but no microwave.

TO BOOK RESERVATIONS:

Call 830-629-1155 and ask for the rate code for the Native Plant Society of Texas.

HAMPTON INN BY HILTON AND SUITES BY NEW BRAUNFELS

575 State Highway 46 S
New Braunfels, TX 78130
830-608-0123

Special rates for available rooms booked on or before 09/09/24:

  • $159 + tax/night, October 9th and 10th
  • $199 + tax/night, October 11th and 12th

TO BOOK RESERVATIONS:

Call 830-608-0123 and ask for the rate code for the Native Plant Society of Texas.

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About the Region

New Braunfels, the location of our Fall 2024 Symposium, straddles both the Edwards Plateau Ecoregion and the Blackland Prairie ecoregion. Interstate 35 divides the city of New Braunfels; its path through the city closely parallels the boundary of these two ecoregions, with the Edwards Plateau on the west side and the Blackland Prairies region to the east. The Edwards Plateau area is also called the Hill Country; however, this general term covers a much larger area extending farther north. Spring-fed creeks are found throughout the region; deep limestone canyons, rivers, and lakes (reservoirs) are common. Ashe juniper is perhaps the most common woody species found throughout the region. Additional woody species include various species of oak, with live oak (Quercus fusiformis) being the most common. Sycamores (Platanus occidentalis) and bald cypress (Taxodium distichum) border waterways. This area is well known for its spring wildflower displays, though they may be viewed in spring, late summer, and fall, as well. According to Texas Parks and Wildlife, average annual rainfall in the Edwards Plateau ranges from 15 to 34 inches.

The Blackland Prairie extends from the Red River south to San Antonio, bordered on the west by the Edwards Plateau and the Cross Timbers, and on the east by the Post Oak Savannah. Annual rainfall averages 30 to 40 inches, with higher averages to the east. This region is dominated by prairie species. The most common grass species include little bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium) and Indian grass (Sorghastrum nutans) in the uplands and switchgrass (Panicum virgatum) in the riparian areas and drainages. Common herbaceous flowering plants include salvias, penstemons, and silphiums. This area has suffered greatly from overgrazing and agricultural use. Few intact areas remain, though many of the plants can be found along county roadsides throughout the region.

Our four host chapters (New Braunfels, Lindheimer, Guadalupe, and the Hill Country chapters) are located in one or both of the ecoregions above. However, the eastern portion of Guadalupe County also falls within the Post Oak Savanna ecoregion. Annual rainfall averages 35 to 45 inches, with higher averages to the east. A wide variety of hardwood trees are found, including several species of oaks, elms, and in the Bastrop area, loblolly pine (Pinus taeda). Grasses and forbs dominate in the open savannas, with most common grass being little bluestem. Ranching, agriculture, and fire suppression have allowed woody species to encroach on the once-open savannas.

Source: Wildflowers of Texas by Michael Eason