Susan Weems Smith
Owner & Operator
Inspired by a life-changing journey to Africa, Sinya is a quaint and secluded retreat for two located atop a ridge overlooking Lone Man Creek in Texas Hill Country.
The structure of Sinya is an authentic, custom-designed safari tent from South Africa and embodies the resilient spirit of its namesake, an orphaned baby elephant rescued by the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust in southeastern Kenya.
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In 2009, Lynn Gallimore brought a little piece of Africa to Wimberley, Texas following a trip to Tanzania. Lynn’s process of building Sinya was a labor of love and passion. Soon after, Sinya was opened to guests and “the magic of Sinya” was shared. Since then, it has evolved into an exclusive, highly sought-after retreat.
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Rescued elephant Sinya,
our retreat's namesake