Full of Colour, Activity, and Good Food
Life at Fernlea Plus is designed to be genuinely wonderful — rich with purpose, creativity, and connection every single day.
Life at Fernlea Plus is designed to be genuinely wonderful — rich with purpose, creativity, and connection every single day.
We believe a fulfilling life in later years requires variety, spontaneity, and real choice. Our programming team, led by Sunita Kapoor, curates a weekly calendar that blends structure with freedom.
From morning yoga in the garden to afternoon painting sessions and evening sing-alongs, there is always something happening — and always the option to simply rest quietly with a good book.
Personalised wake-up assistance, morning routines, and a cup of tea or coffee brought to your room.
Hot buffet breakfast in the dining room. Full cooked options, porridge, pastries, and fresh fruit daily.
Gentle chair and standing yoga with our resident instructor in the south garden. All abilities welcome.
A warm, supportive group session in the library. Share stories, poems, or memories with fellow residents.
Three-course lunch with seasonal menu choices, wine available, and table service in the main dining room.
Led by visiting artist Rosa Chen. Beginners absolutely welcome — no experience required, just curiosity.
Homemade scones, sandwiches, and proper tea in the lounge. A beloved daily Fernlea Plus tradition.
This Tuesday: a live jazz trio in the conservatory. Other evenings feature films, quiz nights, and more.
Our head chef, Marcelino Reyes, has been cooking for Fernlea Plus residents since 2015. He sources ingredients from local Austin farms and believes that mealtimes are among the most important moments of the day.
All dietary requirements — from diabetic and low-sodium diets to vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and texture-modified options — are handled with the same care and creativity as our main menu.
Therapeutic growing and tending of our two-acre kitchen garden and ornamental grounds.
Daily yoga, chair aerobics, and a fully equipped gym with on-site physiotherapy support.
A dedicated studio open 7 days a week for painting, pottery, collage, and textile arts.
Weekly live music events, a resident choir, and regular visits from local Austin musicians.
Monthly trips to South Congress, the Blanton Museum, Barton Springs, and seasonal events.
Monthly cooking demonstrations with Chef Marcelino, plus holiday baking traditions for all.
Every room at Fernlea Plus is thoughtfully designed — bright, comfortable, and personalised with your own belongings and furniture if you wish.
A tour is worth a thousand brochure pages. Come and feel the warmth of Fernlea Plus in person — we'd love to show you around.