Miraval Austin resort and spa now open near Lake Travis

Miraval Austin overlooks Lake Travis.
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By Marisa Charpentier
Reporter, Cedar Park | Leander
Marisa Charpentier joined Community Impact in September 2018. After working as an intern, she became a reporter for the Cedar Park | Leander edition in October 2018. Charpentier graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with degrees in journalism and Plan II Honors.
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