Auberge to Launch Bowie House in Fort Worth Next Year

Table Of Content

• An imaginative and bold urban retreat, where cowboys and cattle once roamed
• Explore the natural wonders of Auberge
• The New Luxury Urban Retreat Embodies The Spirit of Modern Day Cowtown
• Adventures with a Texas Soul
• Discover the New West
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• Other Dining Venues

A long standing community gathering place, Bowie House continues to be a social hub for locals and visitors with numerous spaces for visitors to enjoy the conviviality and camaraderie that have distinguished the location for so many years. Visitors can sip cocktails in the library or relax in cabanas on the second story outdoor infinity pool overlooking a peaceful garden oasis. Elsewhere in the hotel there are a fitness center, a pool deck, and the Ash Spa—with five treatment rooms, a sauna, a steam room, a nail studio, a spa boutique, and a relaxation lounge. On the ground floor, off the lobby, a high-contrast turquoise door leads to the Billet Room, the hotel’s game room. A new epicurean institution in Fort Worth and one of Texas’ most exciting dining destinations, Bowie House, Auberge Resorts Collection offers a taste of modern Texan cuisine across its dining venues and through unique culinary experiences – from garden cookouts to multisensory food and spirit tastings. It encompasses five treatment rooms, a sauna and steam room, a fitness center, a nail studio, a boutique, and a relaxation lounge.

An imaginative and bold urban retreat, where cowboys and cattle once roamed

Location is everything when it comes to your hotel, and Bowie House couldn’t have picked a better spot. It’s located just 35 minutes from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport in Fort Worth’s Cultural District. Plus, it anchors a 30-block promenade of acclaimed museums and restaurants and it’s just steps away from the legendary Will Rogers Memorial Center. Safe to say you’ll never be bored if you decide to leave the stunning property, although it will be hard to pull yourself away.

Explore the natural wonders of Auberge

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Three more Auberge properties are planned across the state in the next few years, including the Knox, scheduled for 2026 near the Katy Trail in Dallas. Auberge’s owner since 2013, Houston billionaire Dan Friedkin, and Dallas-based CEO Craig Reid have clearly seen the potential for the luxury market in their home state. Over the past few years, Fort Worth has two-stepped into the national spotlight with polished boots. One of our fastest-growing cities—not just in Texas but in the U.S.—has become an “it” destination, thanks to multimillion-dollar investments in historic areas and museums, new hotels and restaurants, Taylor Sheridan, Bella Hadid, and locals committed to celebrating the area’s diversity and traditions. One of the Cultural District’s newest gems, the five-star Bowie House, Auberge Resorts Collection, which opened in December, is a natural, elevated extension of both Fort Worth’s cowboy culture and its world-class visual arts scene. Surpassing the basics of a typical stay, the guest rooms at Bowie House are imbued with the warm spirit of the West.

The New Luxury Urban Retreat Embodies The Spirit of Modern Day Cowtown

A heated outdoor pool and hot tub are on the second-floor deck, surrounded by plush lounge chairs. The fitness room, also on the second floor, is bright and airy, and well equipped with a half-dozen Technogym machines, Peloton bikes, treadmills, and free weights. Those looking to host an event of their own will find a range of event spaces, from a 608-square-foot library with a fireplace and lacquer interiors, to 4,255-square-foot ballroom that fits 500. Auberge Resorts Collection has selected by Bowie Place Properties to manage Bowie House, a forthcoming urban retreat in the bustling Cultural District of Fort Worth, Texas.

Encapsulating the generous welcome of a classic Texas home, each of the resort’s 88 Studios, 12 Lofts and 6 Suites are imbued with the warm spirit of the West. Several boast open-air balconies and all claim beautiful views over the Cultural District or lush courtyard gardens. Inviting amenities such as hat racks,boot benches, customizable boot shines and bath rituals   create a true sense of place and make guests feel at home, while original artworks adorn the walls.

From Studios overlooking our courtyards to gracious open floor plan Lofts and specialized Suites, all guest rooms feature luxe amenities like personalized bar carts, lounge spaces and original artwork that nod to Fort Worth’s Cultural District, located just outside the front door. Guests will have the opportunity to expand their creative horizons with A Night at The Modern, enjoying a six-course, open-air dinner by Chef Jett Mora and a private tour at The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. Join local embroiderer Fowl & Maker for a hands-on Craft of the Texas Rag Tie workshop, personalizing your own wild rag with Robin Smith’s lauded chain stitches. Learn more about the Spirits of the West with The Bar’s agave and whiskey tasting events and try Heel-Toe-Split, getting the hang of the two step to country rhythms. From December 1st through mid February, browse the hotel’s Nick Fouquet Shop, adding an iconic handcrafted hat to your wardrobe. Renowned for reinventing a timeless accessory with superior raw materials and expert craft, the French-American designer will debut a custom hat collection inspired by Bowie House, while also offering custom fittings and finishes.

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— Bowie House’s lively social scene that feels like a house party, with an upscale mix of local Texans and visitors. Adventures with a Texas soul abound at Bowie House, an all-new Western frontier in the heart of Fort Worth's cultural epicenter. Transforming from an ideal place for a morning coffee into a relaxed setting to wile the day away, The Bar at Bowie House centers Fort Worth’s bustling social scene. If you’re a whiskey fan, we’ve got a vast selection of the best; martinis are made tableside, and flavorsome snacks to munch on while you imbibe.

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Luxury boutique hotels are relatively new to Fort Worth, so look for specials enticing visitors to stay longer. Bowie House is offering third-night stays for free (with a three-night minimum), while American Express is offering platinum cardholders a similar, limited-time deal without the three-night minimum, that includes daily breakfast and a 4 p.m. Although operated by Auberge, Bowie House is owned by Dallas businesswoman Jo Ellard, a National Cutting Horse Association Non-Pro Hall of Fame rider who breeds championship horses at her EE Ranches, in Whitesboro, about 85 miles north of Fort Worth. The Bowie truly feels like home to Ellard—she bought a cottage on the site of the hotel several decades ago. Ellard, an avid art collector, worked closely with Dallas-based interior design and architecture firm BOKA Powell on the selection, furniture, and decor. Her involvement lends the whole project a certain authenticity, one that’s rooted in Texas tradition—sumptuous leather furniture, cowhide-backed chairs, tasteful photos of cowboys and horses everywhere—but with a worldly, glamorous edge, thanks to genre-defying art and a sense of playfulness.

Other Dining Venues

A modern retreat and gathering space for those with a passion for life, Bowie House, Auberge Resorts Collection is designed to connect family, friends and colleagues through experiences that embrace both the cultural sophistication of Fort Worth today and its wealth of Western traditions. The city’s cultural landscape is extraordinarily diverse, with five revered museums easily accessed on foot from Bowie House. These include the Tadao Ando-designed Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth and the Louis Kahn-designed Kimbell Art Museum, home to a much-envied collection by masters the likes of Picasso and Monet.

Art is at the epicenter of Bowie House with a unique blend of past, present, and future all led by owner Jo Ellard’s signature, art-savvy style. Renowned architectural and interior firm BOKA Powell has achieved a masterful union of time-honored and contemporary design, combining brick and cast stone harking back to the days of cowboys with gravity-defying glass features, a verdant pool terrace, and convivial gathering spaces. The Bricks and Horses restaurant has the energy and leather-and-brass decor of a social club.

For a moment, I wasn’t sure if I had entered a hotel lobby, or a cocktail reception at a high-end antiques showroom – the kind of place that requires an appointment. The wood-paneled bar was buzzing with the din of elegant groups laughing over bottles of wine; older couples slurping down oysters by the fireplace, families carving into steaks in a private dining room, and young professionals perusing the impressive art collection. “The idea when you walk in is to feel like you’re at someone’s house,” said Gaylord Lamy, the hotel’s general manager. Bowie House is an imaginative and bold new urban retreat that draws visitors to a place whose history is built on tales of frontier valor and adventure.

Although Bowie House is just minutes away from museums, including the Amon Carter, the Kimbell, and the Modern, its own art collection of more than four hundred pieces from Ellard’s personal trove (many of which are for sale) deserve its own tour. Here’s a look at some of the gallery-worthy art and spaces, all of which show a certain Cowtown confidence. The 106-room boutique hotel (88 studios, twelve lofts, and six suites) is the second Texas property from Auberge, which operates more than two dozen luxury hotels and resorts around the world—from Napa Valley to Mexico to Greece. Its Austin location, the Commodore Perry Estate, has become one of the most celebrated hotels in the country since opening in 2020.

Merging the classic Western personality of Texas with a decidedly modern feel, the hotel captures the approachable sophistication, cultural vibrancy and equestrian spirit of Fort Worth on Camp Bowie Boulevard in one of the city’s most iconic neighborhoods. Located 35 minutes from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport and the very first of its kind, the resort is a love letter to the community, further establishing Fort Worth as an exciting destination for discerning travelers from around the world. Bowie House, Auberge Resorts Collection, a new, luxury, urban retreat embodying the unique character of Fort Worth, is now accepting reservations. Rounding out the onsite amenities will be a barn-inspired spa, fitness center, and verdant outdoor pool and terrace. In addition to 88 guestrooms, 18 suites will evoke familiar but sophisticated finishes, including the 2,250-square-foot signature suite.