Cordillera Ranch Living Magazine - July/August 2011

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July/August 2011

LET GO AND LET GOD

CORDILLERA RESIDENTS DEAN AND NAWANDA FULLER

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n the heels of one of the most valiant and successful military missions ever conducted by the U.S. Armed Forces, it’s important to continue supporting all of the military men and women who protect our freedoms and serve this country. Their incomparable dedication, commitment and sacrifice allow us to freely enjoy this beautiful country and it should never be taken for granted. We should never stop giving back to these soldiers and their families. So many of these heroes return with incomprehensible injuries that change their life forever.

Whatever the injury, these young men and women face an incredibly difficult road to recovery. This is not the way they envisioned coming home to their family, and so many are driven to come back into post-combat life and help support their families and grow a career. These debilitating wounds, however, could potentially wreck their dreams without support networks and help from people like Retired 3-Star General Leroy Sisco and the organization he founded in 2007: the Military Warriors Support Foundation. General Sisco, along with Ken Eakes, has a tireless determination to assist those in the greatest need. Military Warriors Support Foundation (www.militarywarriors.org) provides four main programs that help wounded warriors re-integrate into life back at home: “Homes4WoundedHeroes” (awards mortgage-free homes), “CEO’s4Heroes” (links vets with employment opportunities), “Skills4Life” (individual and family mentoring programs), and “Education4Heroes” (provides scholarships and education opportunities).

WE NEED YOUR HELP! Cordillera Ranch is proud to be hosting the “Homes for Heroes Celebrity Golf and Gun Shootout” benefitting the MWSF on October 2nd and 3rd. Sponsorship opportunities are available and teams for either the golf tournament at the Nicklaus Signature Course at Cordillera Ranch or the sporting clays tournament at the sporting clays course are available. There will be a draw party with dinner and live music on October 2nd with the golf and gun shootout on October 3rd – and you won’t want to miss the home giveaway that will take place at the event. Learn more about how you can help support these wounded warriors at www.homes4heroestx.com.

Upon asking a retired 4-Star General (and Cordillera Ranch resident) to join us in this quest, his response was, “We can never do TOO much for these men and women. How can I help?”

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LIVING www.cordilleraranch.com 830.336.3570

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Schooley Media Ventures, LLC/Cordillera Ranch Development Corporation

Contents 8 Welcome Letter 12 CALENDAR OF EVENTS 14 GOLF- MARC DEWALL 18 DINING - Olive Oil

SCHOOLEY MEDIA VENTURES, LLC CEO/PRESIDENT

Benjamin D. Schooley ben@smvtexas.com CREATIVE DIRECTOR: Benjamin Weber

ben.weber@smvtexas.com CORDILLERA RANCH DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION VICE PRESIDENT: Charlie Hill

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26 COVER STORY - Let go and let god 36 STAFF PROFILE - debbie pepper 38 FASHION - fall fashion preview 42 FEATURE - coastal GET-A-WAYS 46 OUTDOORS - cook • Winston & co.

52 Lifestyle 58 shindig 60 DRIVE - cavender chevrolet 64 Social Media At The Clubs Of Cordillera Ranch 68 HOME TOUR - villa di esperanza 74 REAL ESTATE

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CONTACT:

Cordillera Ranch Living Magazine 203 Shadywood Boerne, TX 78006 210-507-5250 info@smvtexas.com Cover & cover feature photography provided by West Vita Photography.

830-431-1157 www.westvita.com Cordillera Ranch Living is published bi-monthly through a joint venture between Cordillera Ranch Development Corporation and Schooley Media Ventures, LLC. No reproduction in any form is authorized without the consent of both Cordillera Ranch Development Corporation and Schooley Media Ventures, LLC. Cordillera Ranch Living is a registered trademark of Cordillera Ranch Development Corporation. 203 Shadywood, Boerne, TX 78006. Printed in the USA. All rights reserved 2008. All rights reserved. No responsibility is assumed for unsolicited submissions. Manuscripts, photographs, and other submitted material can be acknowledged or returned if accompanied by a self-addressed, stamped envelope. The content contained does not necessarily reflect the opinions and views of Cordillera Ranch Development Corporation, Schooley Media Ventures, LLC, or Cordillera Ranch residents.

Cordillera Ranch Development Corporation and Schooley Media Ventures, LLC assumes no liability for misinformation, omissions, or errors.

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Member Traditions Tuesday Evenings FAMILY FRIENDLY BUFFET 5:30pm – 9pm A buffet filled with great food everyone will enjoy. On select nights a drink special or two will be offered for the adults! The best part…kids eat free!

Wednesday Evenings CORDILLERA GOLD RUSH We will draw a member’s name from our Membership Roster. If that person or anyone in their immediate family is in the main clubhouse at the time of the drawing they will be awarded the current

Summer Camps: July 5-8 Outdoor Leadership Camp July 5-8 Junior Horse Camp July 6-9 Cordillera Cubs Junior Golf Camp July 11-15 Dance Camp July 12-15 Baseball Camp July 12-15 Tennis Camp July 18-22 Tennis Sports and Adventure Camp July 18-22 Lil’ Ranchers’ Camp

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club credit. ($50 added for next week’s drawing if winner not present) Thursday Evenings BIRTHDAY & ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS 5:30pm – 9pm Cordillera Ranch wants to help you celebrate your special day. Members celebrating an anniversary during the month will receive a bottle of house wine, or house champagne, with their anniversary meal and celebration.

Members celebrating a birthday receive

$10 off their entrée and Chef’s select birthday dessert. Make your reservations today at 830.336.9000!

Friday Evenings SIGNATURE DINING Featuring live entertainment from 6pm – 9pm. Join us for an elegant dining experience, live music and Chef’s finest features. Advance reservations strongly suggested.

Saturdays CARDIO TENNIS Saturdays at 9:30am. Contact Glenn at the tennis shop or by e-mail: gbarton@ cordilleraranch.com.

August 1-5 Tennis Sports and Adventure Camp August 8-12 Dance Camp August 8-12 Tennis Camp August 8-12 Lil’ Ranchers Camp August 8-12 Horse Camp

It is time to celebrate our freedom! Head to the Club for an Independence Day Party featuring some good food, tasty drinks and fun in the sun! We will have our DJ jamming some of your favorite tunes and games for all ages. This event is for members and community residents, so make your plans today! Tickets are available for purchase from the Club’s Receptionist, and remember, we only are selling 200 so act fast!

July 2 Stars and Stripes Independence Day Celebration

July 4 Patriot Partnership

11 am – 4 pm Fee: $5 per person (tickets are required and only 200 will be available for purchase).

Children 3 and Under: Complimentary, Sponsored by the Cordillera Ranch Social Club.

The Clubs Pool Facilities and Cabana Grille

July 4 4th of July Tennis Mixer

8:30 am Shotgun Entry Fee: $50 Members and $125 Guests includes guest fees, tee gifts, food and prizes Teams can be formed by 2 Members or 1 Member and 1 Guest Format: One Net BB

The Clubs of

Cordillera Ranch www.clubsofcordilleraranch.com 830.336.9000 Visit this site for more information on: Ladies’ Golf Events Sporting Clay Leagues Men’s Golf Events Tennis Leagues Guided Fishing Excursions Equestrian Activities

cordillera social club www.lifeattheranch.com A website for the residents by the residents.

View this site for more information on these recurring monthly events: Nature Club Book Club Bridge Club

Come out to the Club and help us celebrate Independence Day! This two-person team event is great way to get out and beat the heat. *Contact the Golf Shop for more information.

Club is open.

July 6 Cordillera Women’s Golf Association July 7 Men’s Night Out 5:30 pm Entry Fee: $25 MNO events take place throughout the summer. Come out and enjoy 9-holes of golf in a relaxed, fun atmosphere. These events are a great way to get to know your fellow members.

July 13 Cordillera Women’s Golf Association July 15 Men’s One Day Member Guest July 17-19 Lord’s Day of Golf (Couples) August 18 Cordillera 3rd Thursdays Wine and Food Extravaganza Join us at the Cabana Grille and Pool area for an evening of fine wine, delicious food, and live entertainment! Stroll around and taste select wines all paired with hors d’oeuvres crafted by our culinary team. See your weekly email for more details!

July 20 Cordillera Women’s Golf Association

July 21 Men’s Night Out 5:30 pm Entry Fee: $25 MNO events take place throughout the summer. Come out and enjoy 9-holes of golf in a relaxed, fun atmosphere. These events are a great way to get to know your fellow members.

July 30 Couple’s Sundowners “Mai Tai’s in July” 5:30 pm Format: 9-Holes of FUN! Entry Fee: $60 per couple includes dinner, drinks and prizes Come out to the Club for a great evening of golf, drinks, food, prizes and fun.

August 3 Cordillera Women’s Golf Association

Men’s Bible Study Movie Night

Bunco Night Cooking Club Fine Wine Club

August 20 Parent/Child Championship and Summer Awards 2:00 pm Shotgun Format: 9-Hole Parent-Child Two-Person Scramble Entry Fee: $25 for each team includes food, trophies and summer awards This event is one of the most popular on the calendar with the kids as it gives parents and their children the opportunity to play together and compete against their fellow junior members. Join us as we also recognize our MVP, Most Improved and sportsmanship award winners.

August 26 Couple’s Sundowners “Wine and Dine” 5:30 pm Format: 9-Holes of FUN! Entry Fee: $60 per couple includes dinner, drinks and prizes

August 4 Men’s Night Out 5:30 pm Entry Fee: $25 MNO events take place throughout the summer. Come out and enjoy 9-holes of golf in a relaxed, fun atmosphere. These events are a great way to get to know your fellow members.

August 14-16 Lord’s Day of Golf (Couples) August 16 Junior Golf Championship Time: AM Tee-Times Format: Flighted Stroke Play based on age and ability Entry Fee: $25 includes lunch and trophies Test your skills and all of the things you have learned this summer on the golf course and in our Cordillera Cubs camps.

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Golf GOLF

Summer is here and that means Junior Golf is in full swing here at the Clubs. I hope you have the chance to send your children or grandchildren to one of the Cordillera Cubs Junior Golf Camps this summer. They are a great way to introduce kids to the game, teaching them the fundamentals in a fun environment. Various camps are offered throughout the summer so please check www.clubsofcordilleraranch.com for more information.

Highlighting the July schedule is our 6th Annual Patriot Partnership. The tournament takes place on Monday morning July 4th with an 8:30am shotgun. Two-Person teams may be formed by pairing up two members or by having a member and a guest. This is a great way to spend the holiday and celebrate it with family and friends here at the Club.

In each issue of Cordillera Living we will be offering a few golf instructional tips that I think you will be able to learn something from. We have a great group of PGA golf professionals on staff that have a strong teaching background and are eager to help you improve your game that will be writing the articles. Also, we will highlight a specific new product in the golf industry that you may want to give a try to see if it might help you lower your scores.

Enjoy and see you on the course, Marc DeWall, PGA Director of Golf, The Clubs of Cordillera Ranch mdewall@cordilleraranch.com | 830.336.4653

NEWUCT D O R P 14 | JULY/August 2011

With all the new technology out this year the Callaway Razr Hawk is among the top one’s out this year. The key technologies that make this product so good are forged composite, a cutting-edge material (forging carbon fiber) co-developed with Lamborghini, allows Callaway engineers the freedom to precisely control wall thickness.

As a result, specific body parts are made thinner (lighter) or thicker (heavier) as desired. As the search for distance goes on Callaway also added length to the driver which is now at 46 inches long. Some people have gained up to as much as 20 yards in distance with this new technology.

Callaway also offered a nice red arrow on the top of the club for alignment purposes. The Razr Hawk has improved feel over previous Callaway composite drivers; very stable, head-heavy feel throughout swing; shots jump off springy face with a softer, lower-pitched crack. The new technology has also allowed them to put the weighting where toe hits and heel hits are more playable than in the past. This is a great product with all the new technology intact. Come by the Golf and Trading Shop today to try out this new product.

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When the ball is in a fairway bunker, the objective is to get greater distance and contact the ball first unlike a greenside bunker where a player should always contact the sand first. The fundamental principles to play from a fairway bunkers are: • Select a club with adequate loft to safely clear the lip of the fairway bunker.

• Check the lie. A good lie will allow a normal swing with a few adjustments; a poor lie will require more descent or a “pitch out” to the fairway.

• Establish a solid footing.

• Choke down on the club to ensure that you will contact the ball first.

• Place hands slightly ahead.

• Sweep the ball from the sand using a normal swing. Visualize making contact with the ball below its equator, but above the sand.

• During the backswing make sure your lower body is quiet in order to stay centered over the ball.

• During the downswing, swing slower from the top.

• Visualize the front edge of the ball to ensure solid contact.

We have several areas in the Practice Park to practice your fairway bunker shots. Practicing your fairway bunkers shots can also improve your timing with normal fairway shots. If you have any questions feel free to contact me at the Golf and Trading Shop.

Marc DeWall Director of Golf The Clubs of Cordillera Ranch

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GOLF

UPCOMING EVENTS

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July 4 PaTrioT ParTnerShiP 8:30 a.m. Shotgun Entry Fee: $50 Members and $125 Guests includes guest fees, tee gifts, food and prizes Format: One Net BB Teams can be formed by 2 Members or 1 Member and 1 Guest July 7 and 21 Mga Men’S nighT oUT 5:30 p.m.

Entry Fee: $25

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August 4 and 18 Mga Men’S nighT oUT 5:30 p.m.

Entry Fee: $25 August 16 JUnior ClUB ChaMPionShiP A.M. Tee-Times Entry Fee: $25 includes lunch and trophies Format: Flighted Stroke Play based on age and ability

July 15 one-daY Pro-MeMBer-gUeST 12:00 p.m. Shotgun Entry Fee: $175 per team includes guest fee, food and prizes Contact the Cordillera Ranch Golf Shop for more information.

August 20 ParenT-Child ChaMPionShiP and SUMMer aWardS ParTY 2:00 p.m. Shotgun Entry Fee: $25 for each team includes food, trophies and summer awards Format: 9-Hole Parent-Child Two-Person Scramble

July 30 CoUPle’S SUndoWnerS “Mai Tai’S in JUlY” 5:30 p.m.

Entry Fee: $60 per couple includes dinner, drinks and prizes Fomat: 9-Holes of FUN!

August 26 CoUPle’S SUndoWnerS “Wine and dine” 5:30 p.m.

Entry Fee: $60 per couple includes dinner, drinks and prizes Format: 9-Holes of FUN!

Congratulations to Brad Saathoff on winning his first Men’s Club Championship. He held off runner-up Mark Vickery in a great finish by defeating him on the first extra hole of sudden death. Both players produced some great shots down the stretch and are to be commended for their play. Brad has been close to winning a few of our bigger events so great to see him break through.

Here is a listing of all of our flight winners in this years’ tournament:

Championship Flight - Brad Saathoff Congratulations to all of our winners and see you on the course, Marc DeWall, PGA Director of Golf The Clubs of Cordillera Ranch

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President’s Flight - Steve Vallone

First Flight - Paul Hester

Second Flight - Jimmy Garrison

Third Flight - Mike Minson

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DINING

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By Liz Wilkins

eventeen years ago, a non-profit organization called the Texas Olive Oil Council set a goal to successfully cultivate olives in Texas. Experts said this couldn’t be done, but now Texas is harvesting more than three tons of olives each year and it has brought with it a new oil in Texas—olive oil. This incredible product—aptly deemed “liquid gold” by the brilliant Homer-- is vastly underrated by most American citizens. Olive oil has long been considered more than mere food to the Mediterranean culture: it has been medicinal, magical, an endless source of fascination and wonder and the fountain of great wealth and power. Indeed the importance of the olive industry in ancient economies cannot be overstated. And now, the industry is on its way to becoming the “next big thing” in the Lone Star State. For 2011, the Texas Olive Oil Council leaders are anticipating a statewide yield of approximately 500 tons; making this a banner year for the burgeoning olive oil industry.

The olive tree has been strongly ingrained in Mediterranean culture since the early days of civilization.

The Greeks and Phoenicians began

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exporting olive oil westward to Italy, France and Spain as early as 400 BC, and by 100 AD, the Romans had become major cultivators of the product.

By the year 1300, olive oil was a dietary necessity in the entire Mediterranean region. Olive trees first arrived in Cuba approximately 200 years later when they were introduced to the New World from Spain. From there the trees were brought to the colonies by priests who established missions by planting olive trees and grapes. Those olive trees planted in California around 1769 became known as mission olive trees. And although the missions were eventually abandoned, early California ranchers began to care for the old trees and took samplings to produce more trees. By the late 1800s, the olive oil industry in California was booming and it continued to thrive until Europe started exporting more of their olive oil to the United States. Because imported oil was less expensive, the

California olive industry began to decline.

The introduction of refined seed oils over the next few decades further decimated the industry. These oils were far lower in price than even imported olive oils and, as a result, the demand for olive oil dropped.

Hope sprang eternal for the declining industry in the late 1980s when the health benefits of olive oil suddenly became front page news, and many vineyard owners began looking at their forgotten trees with new hope. Over the next few years, many trials were conducted as the industry took flight, and after countless soil testing and climate comparison by the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station, olive trees were planted in Central Texas. Although many Texans may be unaware that

olives are being grown here, the industry continues to coalesce and gain recognition and many native olive growers remain united in the opinion that there is plenty of room for expansion of the industry. Olive collecting and processing is relatively straightforward, and needs minimal, mechanical technology. Unlike grains which can be destroyed by humidity and pests in storage, olive oil can be very easily stored and will not go sour for at least a year (unless exposed to extreme conditions) by which time a fresh harvest will be available. The combination of these factors has helped to ensure that the olive industry has become the region’s most dependable food and cash crop, and the advantages of olive oil are plentiful.

Besides its wonderful culinary applications, olive oil is often used for religious rituals, medicinal purposes, as a fuel in oil lamps, soap-making, and skin care application. Olive oil contains a wide variety of valuable antioxidants that are not found in other oils. Hydroxytyrosol is thought to be the chief antioxidant compound in olives, and thought to play a considerable role in the numerous health benefits attributed to olive oil.

Disease-related studies suggest that olive oil has a protective effect against certain malignant tumors in the breast, prostate, endometrial and digestive tract. Producers of the substance in the United States even claim that two tablespoons of olive oil daily may reduce the risk of heart disease. Olive oil, being almost pure fat, is dense in calories yet healthy, without adverse health effects. In addition to the internal health benefits of olive oil, topical application is quite trendy with fans of natural health remedies. Extra virgin olive oil is the preferred grade for moisturizing the skin, and can even be used as an effective shaving tool.

In the culinary aspect, olive oil has become the root of gourmet in many cultures. One could even say that the revolutionary industry is comparable to the wine business. Choosing a cold-pressed olive oil can be similar to selecting a wine. The flavor of these oils vary considerably and a particular oil may be more suited for a particular dish. Like wine produced in vineyards, the taste of the olive oil is influenced not only by the soil on which the olive trees grow, but also by the moment when the olives have been harvested and ground.

There is much still to learn about olive, its oil, and this magnificent blossoming industry and Texas is clearly up to the task. On March 26, 2011, many growers, producers, and a few new enthusiasts gathered for the First Annual Texas Olive Oil Tasting Festival. Celebrations such as this are launching around the country as new awareness for this incredible product grows. Texas is at the forefront of the olive oil industry and has even captured the attention of PBS. The network is currently filming a documentary called “Texas Olive Trails” that follows the emergence of the state’s olive agriculture.

CiTrUS ToMaTo SaUCe 1 lemon, zested and juiced (Meyer lemon, if available) 1 orange, zested and juiced 4 large tomatoes, diced 3 green onions, chopped 1/4 cup medium to intense extra virgin olive oil 6 fresh basil leaves, sliced 1 tablespoon capers Mix together into a medium sauce pan.

Heat over medium heat until reduced to the thickness of syrup, about 15 to 20 minutes.

USeS: Serve over grilled chicken breasts, grilled salmon, or pan-seared halibut or snapper. Try over cooked pasta.

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COVER FEATURE

Let Go andLet GOD Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation.

The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.

2 Corinthians 5:17 ESV

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sk most anyone about what it takes to be successful in business, and they will tell you about long hours, countless days of traveling, and missing time with the family. You simply must give yourself over to your job and be completely dedicated to it. Dean and Nawanda Fuller went that route, and it almost destroyed their family. So in the darkness of the night, and with one simple prayer, they went an entirely different route and became more successful than they could have ever imagined.

Growing up in New Mexico, Dean and Nawanda were both born into oil families. “My dad worked for El Paso Energy Company. Nawanda’s dad was a farmer, and he ended up working there as well. In fact, the whole town of Jall, New Mexico pretty much worked there,” Dean begins. While both of them were intimately familiar with the energy industries, Dean had no great aspirations to follow in his father’s footsteps. “I just wanted to play basketball! I lived in a camp of 84 company owned houses.

There were 25 boys within a year of my age. It was like living at camp. We all played so many games and activities. We slept out under the stars at least twice a week. I had no idea what I wanted to do when I grew up, but I just loved life and was living it. I played sports and chased girls, and I grew up in the church. It was just life, and I loved it.”

While attending school, Dean and Nawanda’s romance had a rocky start.

“We dated in the 7th grade for one week. Then we tried again in the 8th grade, but then she dumped me for the starting high school quarterback!”

Dean laughs. By the 9th grade, Dean and Nawanda were “going steady” and they dated throughout high school.

One week post-graduation, and they were married. Nawanda continues, “We married very young and had a baby early, and Dean went to the placement office at the University of New Mexico and asked them ‘What degree makes the most money?’ That’s how he selected Mechanical Engineering.” Dean adds, “Well, Nawanda was working as a secretary at the University, and we sat down to budget our money and we found that at the end of the month we had $4 left over. And that was before we had even bought groceries!”

With two young daughters, Deedra and Dena, the Fuller family moved back to Jall, NM as Dean had accepted a position with El Paso Energy. “Nawanda was working at the bank, and we took the job back in Jall because they gave us free company housing. I took a job as an Engineer, but they put me in Technical Services. I put in pipelines and wore Wranglers and boots and worked outside all day. The rest of my buddies from school wore slacks and suits and I didn’t.

At first it really upset me, but it gave me a lot of experience. They told me they wanted me to learn more, but I looked at my buddies who wore suits and assigned these projects, and here I was out there working in the sun. At that time I was working 80 hours week and putting over 40,000 miles per year on my truck.”

And that experience that Dean gathered in Jall served him well, as they soon moved to Midland in 1974 with Northern Natural Gas. “I didn’t know it at the time, but it was a great move for us. I was the Project Engineer. The first two or three days, my new boss, who became my mentor, and I walked into his office and they had $14 million in projects for the year, and I was $13 million of that.

He figured I was from El Paso Gas, so I would be the best for these projects, but at the time, they wanted me to work on projects that I didn’t know anything about. Obviously I had to learn a lot, very quickly, but I got them done.”

During their stay in Midland, a dark cloud had settled over the Fuller family.

One that ultimately led them to divorce.

“We divorced in ’75. I was living in Midland, and Nawanda was with the girls in the suburbs. When I had come to Northern I wanted to be a big wig.

I always wanted to be an executive by the time I was 35. Back in the 70’s that

meant hard drinking and partying, and I was certainly doing my part.” And while their marriage had fallen apart, Dean’s career kept him moving up. “They had been wanting me to move to Omaha to the Headquarters for Northern. I kept saying no. I went up to headquarters for a meeting and they made me an offer that I couldn’t refuse. I called Nawanda and asked if she and the girls would move with me to Omaha and try again.

She said yes, but we both went with the wrong attitude. So she was mad she said yes, and I was mad I had asked.”

In Omaha, they continued to tread water as a couple, even though they were divorced. Dean explains, “We began to look around at churches. We began to realize that if we were going to make this work, we knew that we were going to need to make changes in our lives. We found one we thought was ok, and a guy was there named Calvin Miller. There were 2 or 3 guys in that church that I was impressed with their business savvy, I got to play basketball with them, and they were God’s guys 7 days a week. I began to see a different way of life for me, and for us.” And with that, they welcomed God into their marriage. “It was November of 75 and we were lying in bed, and we had a disagreement. It was dark and we were inches apart, but we were a thousand yards apart. I said ‘We’ve done everything, so I guess I’ll pray.’ I got on my knees and prayed to God, ‘I’ve messed up my life, my family’s life, my kid’s lives…so if you want me, you can have me. You can have all of me.’

A week later, Dean was reading the Bible daily. Nawanda remained apprehensive. “Basically I was really struggling to know if we were going to make it. I didn’t know if I could believe the change was real, and if the Bible would make sense to me. Dean had started reading the Bible, and I went to

bed one night and I had a dream that I was a census worker in Omaha. We went up to a house, and the lady invited me into her home. It was strange because the walls didn’t meet and the ceiling didn’t meet, and I asked her ‘What is wrong with your house?’ She took me to the basement and pointed to the corner of the brickwork and one block in the corner was sideways. She said ‘Do you see that? Whomever built the house did not build the house with the proper cornerstone and it means that God is not the foundation of your life’. The next morning I asked Dean if the Bible says anything about the cornerstone. We looked and looked but couldn’t seem to find it. The next Sunday the sermon was about Jesus being the cornerstone of your home and your life.”

Nawanda and Dean were re-married on their original anniversary, and just recently celebrated 46 years of marriage.

“We did all the wrong things and we just don’t recommend doing anything the way we did!” they both laugh.

But God was still hard at work on Dean’s heart. “Again, I was determined to be an executive by 35. But after re-committing my life to Him, I just felt that God was asking me to give up my desire toward business. So I struggled with that, but I stepped back and said I’m done. I gave it to Him. I was so relaxed. I just let Him lead us, instead of constantly trying to climb the ladder.” No sooner than Dean made this commitment, his phone rang.

Dean explains, “All of a sudden, there was an opportunity to move back to Midland. It was back in gas supply. That’s where I wanted to be. My boss told me I was nuts, cause it was a lateral move.

It was a bad move on paper, Nawanda didn’t want to go back, and the girls said ‘Dad we don’t want to go back, that’s where all our problems were. But we went.’ Dean spent several years running the Engineering Department at Northern

Natural Gas, and was then promoted to Strategic Planning in Omaha, and yet another promotion to run operations in Liberal, Kansas. As Dean puts it, “They had about 800 people in town, and I was 32 years old. It was a good decision for a job, but it was a terrible place for the family. They were miserable.”

Then, in 1984, Dean got a call from an old friend based in Tulsa. “My friend called and wanted me to help him start a new oil and gas company in Tulsa.

Nawanda and I prayed and prayed over it, and we had about $40,000 saved, and we used it all on that deal. We moved there, and founded the company that would be known as Panda Resources.

The business exploded. It was the 25th fastest growing company in the U.S. We just had crazy revenues, and did good marketing. They re-regulated the market and we were able to establish new relationships and re-negotiate contracts.

It was great fun. As we made money we started buying new properties. It was a tremendous business.”

Dean and his partner sold the business in 1993, and enjoyed taking a break for a year. However, opportunities continued to present themselves. “Nawanda and I were going through a growing stage, and we had re-trenched our lives with God, and we just spent a year paying attention to Him, and not looking anywhere else. I decided I wanted to keep working, but I didn’t want to start another company. I had started working as a Project Engineer for Transok, Inc in Tulsa. One day, they asked me to talk to the owner of Transok, and I asked ‘What for’? ‘Well, he just wants to talk to you’ was the answer. So I went and we had a 2 hour talk, and he asked me a lot of questions, and a week later I get a call and they said ‘Mr Shockley, the owner, wants you in Dallas tonight and please bring Nawanda’. We got there and had dinner with them, and at 7am, we had

all have the capability to be the worst “ We in the world, or the best in the world. ” breakfast with all the higher-ups. Mr. Brooks, the CEO says to the others at the table, ‘Have you crossed the bridge yet? Well hurry up and do it.’ Then he stood up and left. The owner said ‘We’re considering you for the President’s position’. I asked him how many others were being interviewed. He said ‘You’re the only one’. They ended up making me President and CEO of Transok, with 700 employees. I was 48 years old.”

A quick year later and Transok, Inc was sold for $890 million. Another brief retirement, and Dean joined Aquila as the Senior Vice President of Midstream business. He assisted with the sale of that company a year and a half later, and Dean and Nawanda moved to San Antonio.

“As soon as I drove over the hill at Cordillera Ranch, I just said ‘Holy Moly’.

We bought a lot in the back on 2 acres.

We were about to build, but we were on 7 acres in the home that we were renting at the time, and we decided we wanted more acreage. So we bought a larger lot and got to building. We have just loved being at Cordillera Ranch so much. We

love the people…we just love the people here so much. We’re in the Bible Studies here, and really enjoy that. But the people are the key. They make Cordillera Ranch so much more than a development.”

While Dean and Nawanda are enjoying the lifestyle that Cordillera Ranch offers, they are still staying busy. “We’ve got two businesses left; one in Dallas and one in New Mexico, and so we’ve stayed busy. We’d like to grow those and my plan is to sell them in the next 2 to 4 years.” And regardless of Dean’s plans, he and Nawanda are careful to step back and make sure that God is directing their next steps. “As we look at some of our successes, some people might just say that it was due to dumb luck, or some may just say that we were in the right place at the right time. We feel that God has a way of moving your life around, and Nawanda and I just make sure we listen to God and that He will put us where we belong.” Dean continues, “I have asked God before if I was supposed to stop and be a preacher. He said ‘No – just keep doing what you’re doing’.

I’ve got guys that work for me that are so far away from God, but I can see them moving closer to God. One girl that works in Dallas was from an abusive family and she was just in a terrible place, and now she has gotten rid of the abuse and she just beams.” Nawanda adds, “Stories like that are because of Dean’s influence. One of Dean’s gifts is that he really knows how to encourage; he loves to bring out the best in his team, and they love working for him. He seems to be able to see people’s gifts and use them to the company’s best abilities.

He’s a reconciler, an encourager…and I think God gave him the gift of going in and seeing things that could be done differently and financially rewarding. All the while he makes a positive difference to those around him.”

Dean finishes, “We all have the capability to be the worst in the world, or the best in the world. ‘Good’ can get in the way of ‘Best’. We can decide something is just good enough. But we can also do our ‘Best’ by just keeping going, and to keep doing good. And that’s what Nawanda and I have done. We have simply kept going. And that has brought us success in spite of our failures.”

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naMe: Debbie Pepper hoMeToWn: Collinsville, Illinois near St. Louis, Missouri FaMilY: Two grown children and 4 grandchildren living in Austin edUCaTion: Southern Illinois University hoW did YoU geT inTo YoUr Field?

I was an oil executive’s wife who went back to work when the oil crash hit Houston in the mid 80s. We were Members at The Houston City Club and started working their part-time since I was also helping out in my then husband’s oil & gas office adjacent to the Club. We were also members of a suburban country club where I headed up the Ladies Team Tennis Leagues, Rules Committee and was very involved with both swim team and junior tennis. With all my Member Club experience, along with years as an unpaid volunteer at the Clubs we belonged, the Club business was a natural journey. Since that time I have served 10 years in Membership sales, 12 years in development/management of Club Societies and the last three years as Director of Membership at La Costa resort in Carlsbad California heading up sales, events and Club operations. hoW long have YoU Been WiTh Cordillera ranCh? April 5th of this year WhaT iS YoUr FavoriTe aSPeCT oF WorKing in The hill CoUnTrY? I absolutely love being back in Texas!

After living in Austin for 12 years previously, I have a natural attraction and affinity for the wonderful outdoor lifestyle and laid back Hill Country charm. Not to mention great country music, barbeque and the rolling Texas landscape.

WhaT are YoUr hoBBieS / inTereSTS? Golf, working out and spectator sports – especially the Longhorns and the Spurs. I played a lot of tennis in my former life as well as an avid cyclist and runner but now only ride occasionally as I have both a road bike and a mountain

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While living in California I took a wine certification course and truly enjoy learning about all aspects wine from viticulture to tasting and pairing.

WhaT’S YoUr FavoriTe SPorT? Football and basketball FavoriTe SPorTing evenT YoU’ve aTTended?

The Rose Bowl when Texas won the national championship followed by a very close 2nd when the Spurs won the Finals. But have to say #3 was also very special. I was sitting next to Lynn Swan in a VIP tent at the US Open when Tiger’s putt rolled in beating Rocko Mediate and Lynn Swan jumped up and high fived me – pretty awesome!

FavoriTe QUoTe? “And in the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years.”

Abraham Lincoln FavoriTe Movie and WhY? Wizard of Oz for many reasons. First of all ,it’s a timeless classic, it’s magical and full of symbolic messages about inner gifts and what is important in life. Secondly, as a little girl growing up in the Midwest whose home was destroyed by a tornado I’ve always especially related to the story.

WhaT haS Been YoUr greaTeST Challenge in YoUr BUSineSS? Working for a resort with a private club component where our Members had to

share the resort club facilities with resort guests. Making them feel valued and recognized was my prime concern and am proud of that achievement.

WhaT haS Been YoUr MoST reWarding exPerienCe in YoUr BUSineSS? From a business perspective, developing the Lone Star Society of Clubs, a private Club association and VIP concierge service which grew to over 25 club and amenity properties in Austin and San Antonio with over 3000 members. On a personal level, the numerous lasting friendships and relationships I have made with both Members, club associates and business partners over 25 years. Those relationships are priceless and lasting!

FavoriTe aSPeCT or FeaTUre aT Cordillera ranCh? To me, Cordillera Ranch, represents everything I treasure outside of my family and personal relationships. It truly is Texas living at it’s best….the casual lifestyle with understated elegance, natural landscapes with all the outdoor activities and sports. But if I had to pick one favorite aspect, it would be that it’s a “ranch” environment. I grew up riding horses before I could walk and all my adult life my dream was to move west and live on a ranch one day. So even though I don’t own a ranch or live on one, working here and spending most of my awake hours here at “ the Ranch” is the next best thing to my dream come true!

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Every fashion season it’s out with the old and in with the new. But when each designer reveals his or her own creative vision in a collection, it may be confusing and tough to figure out what is actually ‘in’.

Don’t panic, though, in that sea of runway, ready-to-wear looks, there are always standout trends you can try to update your wardrobe.

Here are this fall’s most exciting fashion trends: SEEING SPOTS Polka-dotted garments… dotted the fall 2011 runways. Designers like Diane Von Furstenberg and Marc Jacobs saw spots. The eye-popping print may be challenging to wear from head to toe. If you want to try the trend in a subtle way, buy a spotted scarf, blouse or skirt.

RED HOT! Red is red hot for fall! You will no doubt see every variation of this fiery color, from scarlet to sangria. Other color notables: rust, mustard yellow, jade green and royal blue. Also look for brightly colored bottoms. Bold pants and jeans make quite a statement!

MAD FOR PLAID Think Duncan McCloud, Scottish Tartan plaid. The criss-crossed, bands of color looks polished and pretty when worn sparingly. Try a plaid blazer or skirt.

MOD MOMENT Shift dresses, peter pan collars, double-breasted pea coats, even beehive hair-do’s showed up on the fall 2011 runways. For some 60’s inspired ideas, you can check out groovy collections by Alberta Ferretti and Bottega Veneta.

SHOES Get pumped for pumps! This fall is all about lady-like pumps and demure kitten heels. All you petite ladies will be relieved to know the platform is still kicking around. Also check out the high-heeled loafer, a perfect mix of masculinity and femininity.

GEOMETRY Don’t worry there’s no math involved in this fashion trend. To jump on this bold and modern bandwagon, look for graphic lines, color-blocking and geometric prints.

ACCESSORIES The structured bag is big this fall. Any python or a python print bag is also on trend. Cuff bracelets are powerful accessories that can make an outfit. (Not to mention give you imaginary wonder woman super powers!)

MAXI-MIZE The maxi skirts and dresses are sticking around. These elegant, comfortable and versatile pieces are long, falling somewhere between your ankle and the floor. Try reinventing your summer version for fall by pairing it with a chunky knit sweater or blazer.

DUSTER COATS These floor-sweeping jackets add incredible drama to your overall look (think Neo from “The Matrix”).

MENSWEAR FOR WOMEN This fall look for a resurgence of menswear and minimalism. Some of the most notable menswear pieces: the tux, bow ties, oxford shoes and structured suits. Just be sure to add feminine touches to your manly looks.

Other notables: sheer fabrics, shiny fabrics (metallics are still big), technofabrics (vinyl, plastic and rubber), pleats, leather, lot of black (shocker) and lastly, fur including furry, gorilla arms. NO joke… literally full, furry, feather-dusting arms!

Okay, I realize it’s a long list and again may seem a bit scattered, but the good news is: trends usually disappear almost as quickly as they arrive. My advice: spend your money on good quality classics, and buy a couple of trendy pieces each season. Try picking a trend that either really grabs you or one that you are most comfortable recreating.

Trends can really help you reinvent your wardrobe and give you a fresh, fashionforward style.

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COASTAL GETAWAYS Summer has arrived and it’s time to hit the beach! Maybe this summer you and the family will actually be able to go the coast for just more than one afternoon at a time, and if that’s the case then planning your getaway might be the perfect way to squeeze the most possible fun into one trip. You’ll need to know where to stay, where to eat, and—most importantly—what to do! Luckily, we are here to help.

By Liz Wilkins

ROCKPORT

Ah, the charm of the Texas coast! This vacation spot is best known for its recreational fishing but there are plenty more advantages to be found in this quaint coastal city.

Notably, the city’s beachfront park has won awards for “The Nation’s Cleanest Beach”

Where to Stay: Angel Rose Bed and Breakfast Whether you are looking for a romantic venue or a place to go with family, Angel Rose B&B insures a delightful experience for everyone. Featuring three elegant rooms, a gorgeous front porch, charming common areas, and delicious home cooked meals, this bed and breakfast is truly the gem of Rockport. Visit www.angelrosebb.com for details and reservation information.

Pelican Bay Resort With amiable New England-style cottages and elegant mini-suites, this resort is perfect for large groups such as weddings or family reunions, as well as couples and small families.

The resort is nestled among the shady live oaks that make Rockport famous, and is pet-friendly! Log on to www.pelicanbayresort.com for more information.

Drifter’s Resort Located conveniently between Rockport and Port Aransas, this resort is an RV park that also offers cabins, cottages, and cabanas. This resort is a short driving distance from Cove Harbor Marina, Palm Harbor Marina, and Conn Brown Harbor.

The amenities are outstanding, and outside every cabin is a picnic table and barbeque grill! For more information, log on to www.driftersresort.com.

Where to Eat: Apple Dumpling Deli The perfect place to go to lunch!

This deli offers a variety of specialty sandwiches served on freshly baked bread, delicious salads, and soups. Top off your meal with an apple dumpling and homemade ice cream made fresh daily. This surprising delight is only open until 3 PM, so be sure to get there early!

The Lighthouse Inn If you are looking for a more elegant meal (and a great place to stay) the Lighthouse Inn offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily in the impressive Palm Room with a panoramic view overlooking the Bay. Treat yourself to fresh, local seafood, premium Black Angus Beef and many other exclusive specials.

Sushi Luck Japanese Cuisine In addition to delectable sushi, this restaurant also offers Tempura, Teriyaki chicken, Japanese style curry, and many other authentic Japanese dishes. Sushi Luck also provides special accommodations for large parties and events.

What to Do: Fishing Without a doubt, Rockport is one of the best places around to have a fantastic fishing experience. Whether you are a novice or an expert fisherman, the guided tours in Rockport ensure the most fish—and the most fun! Just be sure the whole crew has a fishing license and a saltwater stamp before you hit the coast, and you’ll be good to go. For information about guides, boat rentals, and rules and regulations check out www.rockport-fulton.org.

The “Big Tree” at Goose Island State Park Thought to be the largest oak tree in the nation, the “Big Tree” is certainly a site you don’t want to miss. Over 1,000 years old and measuring 35 feet in circumference, this gentle giant is certainly magnificent.

The Aquarium at Rockport Harbor A good way to see all of the fish that you might not have any luck catching!

Admission to this aquarium is free to all and you can even bring in the family dog. The only “catch” is that this magical place is only open from 1-4 PM, so make sure to fit it into the plan.

For more information, visit http://www. rockportaquarium.com.

CORPUS CHRISTI This South Texas city, nicknamed “The Sparkling City by the Bay” has home to a number of popular destinations for both tourists and residents for many years. With the city’s location beside Corpus Christi Bay, the Gulf of Mexico, and Laguna Madre, it has turned into a booming economy for fishing guides, bait merchants, fishing supply retailers, watercraft retailers, and even research of marine biology.

Where to Stay: Sea Shell Inn Although many places to stay in Corpus Christi are very close to the beach, this establishment is actually located on Corpus Christi Beach and is walking distance to the USS Lexington and the Texas State Aquarium. The Sea Shell Inn’s unique design allows for every room to have a fantastic view of the bay.

Additionally, if you and your family are planning a longer trip, the Inn offers great discounts for monthly stays.

Staybridge Suites Located just minutes from the beach and “eat-off-the-floor” clean, this establishment has received the highest number of positive reviews compared

to other hotels in Corpus. Staybridge serves a free dinner three nights and supplies gas grills for guests to utilize on all other nights.

George Blucher House Bed and Breakfast If you are looking for a more warm and peaceful place to stay and Corpus, but still want to be close to the beach and all of the excitement, this B&B is the perfect place to stay. The epitome of true southern hospitality, this establishment boasts six uniquely designed rooms each dressed with fine linens, custom made pillow top mattresses, private baths and a full range of amenities. Delicious gourmet breakfast is also served daily.

Where to Eat: La Playa (the beach) With three locations in town, this restaurant offers excellent Mexican seafood, a great atmosphere, and attentive service. Definitely considered a tourist favorite, this dining experience is one that you won’t want to miss.

Water Street Oyster Bar If fresh gulf seafood is what you seek, you will certainly want to check this place out. An excellent happy hour is offered daily from 4-7 with quarter pound “peel and eat” shrimp for $3 and a dozen raw oysters for $3.

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Nico’s Steakhouse If you are getting a bit tired of seafood, you may want to check out this incredible steakhouse. Serving steaks the size of a plate and still managing to leave you wanting more, this restaurant is one that shouldn’t be overlooked.

What to Do: Corpus Christi Beach One of the best reasons to visit the city, this beach, also referred to as North Beach, is across the Harbor Bridge from downtown. While small, it is usually not terrifically crowded, and is convenient

to other tourist attractions like the Texas State Aquarium and the USS Lexington.

Beach access is free, and the water temperature in the summer is usually in the mid 80s.

Windsurfing Bird Island Basin in Padre Island National Seashore is one of the top spots in the nation to experience this thrilling sport!

USS Lexington Visitors can tour the most highly decorated aircraft carrier of World War II, now a floating museum since its retirement after 48 years of service,

a longer tour than any other ship in the U.S. Navy. The 16-story “Blue Ghost” displays military artifacts and more than a dozen aircraft, and visitors can explore the vessel, watch a video, and try a flight simulation.

Great Texas Coastal Birding Trail Texas can take pride in being the first state to create a birding trail, serving as a model for other states. The trail is actually a coastal highway that links 310 birding sites and offers kiosks, observation platforms and helpful information to visitors.

PORT ARANSAS A fun and funky island getaway for beach, sun and family fun! Nestled between the dunes of Mustang Island and the Corpus Christi Ship Channel, its tranquil beaches, gentle breezes and abundant wildlife are the perfect backdrop for your next vacation photos.

Where to Stay: Sandcastle Condominiums Said to be the best condos in the area, Sandcastle definitely provides its guests with the highest quality care and luxurious amenities. This establishment provides a gorgeous view of the ocean, and is within walking distance to the shore.

Rooms should be reserved at least one month in advance.

Beachcomber Located only one block from the coast and central to the finest restaurants and fishing charter trips, the Beachcomber is the picture of convenience. The familyowned and operated business makes any guest feel right at home. A few of the great amenities include fully equipped kitchens, an enclosed Jacuzzi, and petfriendly accommodations.

Holiday Inn Express Most of these large hotel chains hold similar qualities, but the Holiday Inn Express located in Port Aransas is known for its excellent staff, its great location, and its delectable complimentary breakfast items. If you do not feel like

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experimenting with your vacation accommodations this summer, stay at a hotel that ensures a pleasant experience.

Where to Eat: Venetian Hot Plate If you are in the mood for amazing Italian food, you should put this restaurant at the top of your list. The Hot Plate is quite popular, so if you’re in Port Aransas during peak summer season, you may want to make reservations.

Island Café and Smokehouse A great family restaurant that also serves an appetizing breakfast, this café is one you should definitely make room for.

Prices are very reasonable for the quality of cuisine. Over weekends you may have to wait for a table, but it is worth the wait!

Lisa Bella’s Bistro and Java Bar This family-owned establishment is known across Port Aransas for its fabulous food and high-quality service.

Prices range on dinners from relatively inexpensive pastas to higher priced fresh seafood. If seafood is something you

enjoy, you will surely want to taste the mouth-watering red snapper.

What to Do: Port Aransas Dolphin Cruises Dolphins are such incredible animals, and they seem to like interacting with people. In Port Aransas you can see them in their natural surroundings by going on a dolphin cruise! Dolphin Encounters offers several fun cruises throughout the day. Just be sure to check their schedule ahead of time.

Parasailing f you love thrills, parasailing is something that you will definitely want to try. Not to mention, the view is incredible. Check out Sky High Adventures in Port Aransas to get started on this adventure.

Fishing Similar to Rockport, Port Aransas is an excellent place to practice this exciting sport. The Fisherman’s Wharf in Port Aransas offers deep sea fishing trips where you can fish for shark, king mackerel, red snapper, grouper, and several other species of fish.

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By Liz Wilkins

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f I had to pick a favorite,” Mike said thoughtfully, “it would have to be this James Purdey 28 gauge we carried for awhile. It was beautiful--engraved by one of the most premiere engravers in the world.”

Hearing Mike Cook talk about guns is like hearing Picasso talk about artwork; one can’t help but be intrigued. This is a man, after all, who is involved with something he is truly passionate about, and his passion is contagious. Ironically, as excited as Cook is about firearms, he stumbled into this business by accident.

“It was 1993, and I didn’t know a whole lot about firearms,” he recalled. “I happened to see an advertisement in the newspaper of a gun for sale. I did a little research and discovered that the gun for sale was worth double the asking price, so I bought it, cleaned it up a little, and resold it. After that, I was hooked.”

After taking a few years to learn more about the industry and further develop his interest in guns, Mike Cook decided to partner up with his friend Bo Winston, a fellow hunting enthusiast, to start a business of their own. In 2003, CookWinston and Company was founded.

The company, based in Boerne, Texas, specializes in the acquisition and the appraisal of firearms and collections of firearms. Cook and Winston are happy to appraise any firearm, no matter how big or small. The partners are even willing to travel in order to appraise a collection if necessary.

Cook-Winston and Company has come a long way since its modest start eight years ago. Most firearms sold at the store sell for more than $2,500, and some even sell for more than $100, 000.

“There are several factors that determine how much a firearm is worth,” Mike explained. “Who manufactured the piece, when it was manufactured, who has owned it, and the engravings that it has are all factors that determine the gun’s value. I once appraised former president George Bush’s gun collection.

It was worth a pretty good deal.”

As Cook continues to talk about his business and the many guns he has appraised, it becomes obvious that he genuinely loves his job. “What I love the most,” he says, “is probably getting to meet so many different people from all different walks of life. I love that I have the opportunity to talk with people who share my interest in guns. The guns themselves are a form of art, and so many people I meet can appreciate that. I am also learning new things every single day. There are just so many types of guns with so many different uses. I really enjoy being able to learn, and I’m so lucky to be at a place that gives me that opportunity. I also love to hunt, and I get to meet a lot of people that share that interest as well.”

Mike Cook is truly living the dream.

He goes to

work every day at a job he loves, and there is no shortage of new firearms or new people for him to encounter. CookWinston and Company started as a mere idea, and has become one of the most respected businesses of its type in the state. When people buy a Cook-Winston firearm, they can be rest assured that they are making a quality purchase at a fair price. The company even offers a special guarantee: Return the firearm in the same condition as it was sold, at any time, and you will receive 100% of your purchase price in trade value toward your next purchase. Cook-Winston and Company is located on 216 East Blanco in Boerne, and Mike and Bo are always eager to answer questions or offer advice.

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L I F E style Lifestyle

By Liz Wilkins

No matter if you are 75 or 35, a person’s passion for the things in life that make them happy is a never ending pursuit. The Texas Hill Country offers countless opportunities for the recently retired to connect with others and expand their talents, as well as for the working professional to learn a new hobby, make some great friends, and enjoy some relaxation. We searched high and low to find some great opportunities in our area to learn something new, hone your skills, and make some new friends. There’s a lot to do in this most beautiful area of Texas, and the possibilities are endless, just look around you!

Maybe you’ve always had a dream in the back of your mind of becoming the world’s next great chef, but you got caught up in a different career or your family and just never had the opportunity to learn. Or maybe you just want to give your spouse a break from cooking every meal for you over the last few decades. Whatever the case, cooking is a specialty that can be mastered by anyone, at any age, for any reason. The magnificent city of Boerne has a couple places to get you started

cooKinG Boerne Cooking Cottage

140 E. Bandera Road, Boerne, Texas 78006 830-331-4151 www.boernecookingcottage.com

Founded by Chef Lauren Moore, this establishment was originally created to educate children on the joy of cooking. Luckily, the Cottage has recently begun educating adults as well. Two-hour classes are offered for anyone ages 18 and up on Tuesdays or Thursdays and seating is limited, so be sure to register early. Download the current class schedule online.

Kiss the Cook

113 E. Theissen, Boerne, TX 78006 830-249-3637 www.kissthecooktx.com

All of classes in the Teaching Kitchen are “hands-on”, which means the recipes and ingredients will be provided for you. Your job is to put those ingredients together in a wonderful way because you will be eating the fruits of your labor. Classes include recipes, hands-on demonstrations and sample tastings of everything prepared plus wine tastings.

Reservations are on a first-come, first-served basis and payment is due upon reservation. Call for more information or to make a reservation.

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art

& MUSIC Now is the perfect time to explore all your passions and maybe you have always wanted to learn a musical instrument, or how to paint. You could be the next great prodigy! There are plenty of places in Hill Country that can help you learn anything you want to. Here are a few you may want to check out first: The Bohemian Guitar Player

248 North Main Street, Boerne, TX 78006 830-249-9931 www.thebohemianguitarplayer.com

Somewhat of a local legend, The Bohemian Guitar Player is a Hill Country guitar shop and conservatory located in Boerne, Texas.

This fantastic place provides one on one personalized guitar and bass instruction. Country, Americana, Rock... Learn to play what you enjoy! Call during store hours for more information.

Casa De Linda Art Center

850 South Business IH-35, New Braunfels, TX 830-624-5302 www.casadelinda.com

Located in New Braunfels, this center has amazing classes for adults that are taught year round. These classes include Basic Acrylic Painting, Introduction to Wood Carving, Beginning Pastels, Stained Glass, Felting, and Surface Design. The prices and length of the workshops vary. For information on these classes call or visit online.

Sunrise Pottery

330 FM 474, Boerne, TX 78006 210-494-8633 www.samarketplace.com/shops/sunrisepottery

This Boerne treasure offers pottery lessons on the potter’s wheel for the whole family. Doug Oian, potter since 1975, instructs beginners, intermediate, and advanced students. Class times are flexible and group sessions are offered. All classes include clay, glaze, glazing time, and other supplies. For more information call or visit online.

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Do you own a motorcycle or luxury vehicle and enjoy sharing your passion with others? Hill Country has several exclusive clubs for coinsures such as yourself.

carsandbiKes Texas Hill Country Chapter of the Harley Owners Group (H.O.G.)

Hill Country Automobile Club

Alamo Area Corvette Club

This is a group of more than 380 riders that believe in actually riding the bikes they have invested so much time and money in. When you join this chapter you’re certain to have lots of fun and meet some really great people who share your passion for Harley-Davidson motorcycles. This chapter also includes a “Ladies of Harley” group for all lady motorcycle enthusiasts. For more membership information, visit online.

The love of their automobile brings club members together for enjoyment, entertainment, teaching, education, & contributing to our local communities through vintage (& sometimes newer) cars. The most popular events this group offers are the “Car Shows”. There is usually at least one show in the Kerrville area each month.

The Alamo Area Corvette Club was founded in 2003 to unite all Corvette owners and enthusiasts in the San Antonio area with an organization that had their car interest at heart. This Corvette club is unlike any other club and welcomes and encourages owners of all model years of Corvettes from the 1953 to present. The Corvette club participates in a wide variety of events such as car shows, fundraisers, parade, and an extensive list of social events.

Visit online for much more information.

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CORDILLERA RANCH

g i d n i h S 2011

We are overwhelmed! Our hearts are filled with joy as we look back at the wonderful blessings that God poured out on the 2011 Cordillera Ranch Shindig. This event took many hours of planning, new relationships were built, and the work that we were able to do with other businesses in the community brought the Shindig to a whole new level. Our initial goal when asked to chair this event was to glorify God in all that we do and to show others Christ like love. We never expected for this event to bless our lives in such a beautiful way.

We are pleased to announce this year’s event raised $188,000! We were able to give $100,000 to the Kendall County Women’s Shelter, $18,000 to Roy Maas Youth Alternatives MeadowLand Campus, $45,000 to Young Life Boerne $10,000 to Bergheim Volunteer Fire Department. We are keeping $15,000 in the bank for future fundraising events.

We are so proud of the community for coming together to benefit these organizations. Thank you to EVERYONE who helped make this a huge success!

We could not have done it without all of the table sponsors, auction donors, volunteers, guest chefs and the Clubs of Cordillera Ranch.

In Christ, Jamie Amerman and Tobi Baize

A special thank you to:

UNDERWRITERS: Wells Fargo Advisors Cavender Chevrolet Ranch at the Rim Authentic Custom Homes Burdick & Christofilis Custom Homes Great Homes Stadler Custom Homes

PLATINUM SPONSORS: Whataburger Northington Ranches Morgan Keegan Company Century 21 Ruple Properties Texas Capital Bank Harold and Joyce Courson Texas Investors Title Geneva Woods Pharmacy Cordillera Ranch Frost Bank State Farm Insurance - Ginny Thompson D H Investments Hooker Contracting Co Inc.

DIAMOND SPONSORS: Van and Jodi Wilkinson Dean and Nawanda Fuller Frank and Jan Newton Sunny Oaks Pet Resort Drew and Tana Watson Longhorn Recycling, L.P. Sage Capital Mortgage Waste Away, LLC P.E.C. Board of Directors Riverwood Group of Cordillera Tab and Susan Birdwell Michael and Mary Anne Richardson Stelos Alliance AETNA FarEast Siders of Cordillera Allcat Claims Service Sonora Insurance Group Methodist Texsan Hospital Fidelity National Title Co. Inc. San Antonio Auto Title Services, Inc. Rodney and Ann Rice Busbee Style Busbee Ranch Sales CHACC Foundation Legend Hollow Group of Cordillera Just Friends Group of Cordillera Pinnacle Propane - Chris Hill Patti Nelson and Kevin Best of Phyllis Browning Realty Donner Group of Cordillera Charles and Jean Siess Mike Trevino Mike and Linda Sheridan Group Scott and Angelia Bouslog Charles and Keitha Schofield and Friends Mitch Copps and Peni Wood Kendall County Women’s Shelter Kuper Sotheby’s International Realty Garrison General Contractors Kendall County Abstract Co.

LIVE AUCTION DONORS: Cibolo Creek Veterinary Hospital, Dr. Matt Lang & Theis Distributing Co.

Jon Busbee and Chris Busbee Shawn Beach Stuart Cavender of Cavender Chevrolet & Damon and Sherry Christofilis Selina & Benjamie Pena of Ranch at the Rim David & Harriet Tamminga and the Clubs of Cordillera Ranch Bass Frontier Ranch Dr. Charles & Kristi Rabinowitz Rainbow Play Systems Michael Gresham & Tiffany & Co.

HIGH ROLLERS AUCTION DONORS: Clint Orms Engravers & Silversmiths Georgios & Co. Fine Jewelry Elena Madden Hendricks Madrona Springs Ranch LTD, Waters Veterinary Services and Barkley’s Dee Claunch Bernie Tosdevin Mike’s in the Village Mack and Cat Mande Diane and Phil Pfeiffer Harland Clarke Holding Company Sterling Home Technologies Neiman Marcus Dr. McRae Medical Laser Spa R&R Tractor and Equipment Deborah & David Rolance Dick and Anne Stephens Art & Pam Burdick Susie Martinez with Creations Cake Shop Corporate Travel

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It goes on the scale before it goes on the car ZR1 engineers were religious about maintaining a favorable power-to-weight ratio. So they specified high-strength, lightweight materials wherever possible. One example is the aluminum frame structure (the same one used on the C6.R race car), which weighs 138 lbs. less than an equivalent steel structure. Result: an extremely favorable power-to-weight ratio of 5.2 pounds per horsepower.

BremboÂŽ carbon-ceramic stopping power The ZR1 offers massive stopping power, thanks to its Brembo carbon-ceramic brake rotors that weigh almost 50 percent less than equivalent cast-iron units. Besides reducing overall mass, they are capable of operating at 1,000 degrees Celsius (as hot as molten lava) without warping.

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Grass Fed Pasture Raised Lamb, Farm Fresh Free Range Eggs, Produce, Texas Goat Cheese, Dairy Goat Milk Ice Cream, Bagels from the Bronx, NY, African Farmers Market Bolga Baskets Please come out and see us at the following markets

Leon Springs (Year Round) Saturday 8:30 - Noon 24133 Boerne Stage Road Boerne (April 9th - Sept 24th) Veteran’s Park on Main Street Saturday 2:30 - 5:00 Legacy Outdoor Market (Year Round) Sunday 10:00 - 3:00 Hwy 281 N & Loop 1604 For on Farm purchases, please call

We are a small family farm here in Boerne. We raise Dorper Lambs, Free Range Layer Chickens for eggs and grow our produce organically.

We have also partnered with other Texas farmers to offer Goat Cheese, Dairy Goat Milk Ice Cream and Raw Cow Milk Hard Cheese. The only products we have that aren’t from Texas are the Bagles from New York and our Fair Trade Market Baskets.

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by shane reynolds We have all heard the buzz over and over about the different social media that exists today- Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin and others. With all of our busy lives, it can be overwhelming to keep up with another new form of communication. Between cell phones, email and text it’s already hard to keep up! But social media such as Facebook and Twitter can be very helpful communication methods for a community such as Cordillera Ranch with so many different activities and such a vibrant social heartbeat. The keys are: using these media efficiently, providing interesting content with lots of photos and video and not creating a nuisance by inundating people with an overload of info! We certainly aim to use these media that helps our residents and members.

As a community, we are always working to better communicate current events, plans and news, and as a club with such a unique, wide array of actitvities, parties, golf tournaments and other events we want to keep members informed in a fun and simple way. We obviously use email to keep people updated on weekly happenings at the club. Facebook and Twitter, however, offer a way to have a much more enriched, more current two-way relationship with members (and prospective members and residents) and keep club photos updated on the Facebook page. Whether you’re wanting to explore photos from one of the recent outdoor adventure camps at the club in which your kids participated, or see results and photos from a recent golf tournament, the Cordillera Ranch Facebook page is your answer to everything.

We are working to continually upgrade our presence in the social media world and enrich your experience as a result.

We may be looking to add some promotional features in the future so be sure to get on there and “Like Us” and share it with friends because too! Part of what we want to build is an wide ranging interactive network of “fans” and maybe we’ll introduce you to some great pages too. Below are a few more details about how we are using these media.

Facebook is a great way to communicate with the rest of Cordillera Ranch as most people who are active on Facebook will have a couple hundred friends that they can tell about Cordillera Ranch activities. Facebook is a quick and effective way for the club to post photos of events and results of tournaments.

You can also post photos, videos and links on the page as well. With our own page, it’s easy to follow us on Facebook.

Does all this work?

We have also linked our Twitter account to Facebook status updates so whenever a status is posted you’ll get a tweet if you follow us on Twitter.

This can be very helpful if you’re trying to figure out what the dinner features are for the evening at the Club as we’re now tweeting the daily features. We’ll also be keeping you updated with news around the area and in the real estate and club industry plus we’ll retweet news from residents and members. As it gains acceptance it can be a great way to have a central news (and gossip) source for the ranch! And when you get a tweet about a fun event or some intriguing dinner specials – retweet it and invite your friends! Follow us now! http://twitter.com/CordilleraRanch

Video utilized by the club and by our members is a great way to communicate successful events along with the fun and adventurous outdoor lifestyle the club offers our members and their guest.

Reading about club events or real estate is all well and good but watching a video you get a true feeling for what people are like, what the facilities have to offer and hopefully illustrate what a wonderful place the club and Cordillera Ranch are! A simple Google or YouTube search for “Cordillera Ranch” will bring you to some videos we have posted on our websites and YouTube for our prospective members to see. We encourage you to post your fun videos to YouTube also!

Different people will utilize different means to gather information from the Club or from Cordillera Ranch. We certainly understand many of our members or residents will simply not utilize social media as part of their relationship with the club or ranch, be we will continue to improve our use of these different media to enrich your experience, create a more connected community and offer better communication!

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HOME TOUR

Settled in a still largely undeveloped portion of Cordillera Ranch, Ken and Hope Nibling have found their future on Riverwood. The beauty and architectural genius of this Hill Country home is a testament to the creativity, vision and perseverance of Ray Stadler and his custom home design team. This house of hope promises to bring many fond memories for the Niblings in the years ahead and will forever serve as a testament to the relationship the couple has developed with both their home – and their builder.

By Bethany Heinesh, Photography By Benjamin Weber

When Ken and Hope Nibling traveled west from their Katy, Texas home to avoid Hurricane Rita in October of 2005, they had no idea what lay ahead – the stuff that dreams are made of. “Hope and I weren’t afraid of the storm,” Ken remembers. “We just didn’t want to deal with the madness of the city. We headed for San Antonio, but we had no idea we were on a life-changing trip at the time.”

While in the Alamo City, upon the urging of Ken’s sister-in-law, the couple took a trip out to the Hill Country and toured Cordillera Ranch with real estate agent Gary Peterson. “I had been thinking about retirement and I knew when the time was right, I wanted to retire on a Jack Nicklaus golf course,” said Ken. “We had no intention of buying anything that day –Hope and I

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were just curious. When Gary took us to this lot and I found out it was in the exact golf community I was looking for, I was pretty much sold right away.”

Hope, a Louisiana native, says it was the natural setting that first attracted her to the site. “I am a nature lover and I spend a lot of time gardening. I truly enjoy the outdoors and when we came out here the first time, I fell in love.”

The property itself is absolutely breathtaking with its jaw-dropping views and natural terrain. Set on four and a half acres, the site includes a 60-foot cliff, which overlooks the blue-green waters of the Guadalupe River; a cliff into which the Nibling home was ultimately constructed.

Ken admits he and Hope are impulse buyers. “We both felt an urging to buy the property, but we figured we were being too spontaneous. The next morning, we woke up and each of us still had Cordillera on our minds, so we decided to go back for another look. On the third day, we said, let’s take it! Without a doubt, this has been our most impulsive purchase – and our most expensive – but by far, it’s been the best decision we’ve ever made for ourselves.”

The Niblings, who have a grown son and daughter, excitedly bought the property, but didn’t do anything with it for two years. Ken knew he wasn’t ready for retirement and thought it was too early to build. Before long, however, the couple decided they couldn’t wait. “We wanted to be able to enjoy this place now so we began interviewing builders,” Ken said. That’s when Ray Stadler of Stadler Custom Homes walked into their lives.

“The thing that stuck out right away about Ray was that he was concerned with what we wanted,” Hope said. “He wanted to create what we thought our ideal dream home would be like, not what he thought it should be,” Ken agreed. “Plus, we had to do this long distance and we needed to be able to trust the person on the other end of the phone. We just felt we could put our faith in Ray.” According to Ray, creating the Niblings’ three-level, four bedroom home was a welcomed break from the norm. “Designer Gustavo Arredondo provided the framework for the house. This is a unique piece of property so we were up against some challenges from the beginning,” Ray said. “But when I looked at it, all I saw was potential. You can do anything with a flat piece of land, but it’s much more fun to take a complicated lot and make something cool with it.”

Soon, Ray, Ken and Hope began the daunting task of creating their ideal retirement home – as a team. “For us, building this house was an awesome experience,” Ken beamed. “For some couples, building a home can put a strain on the relationship, but Hope and I had more fun than anything. We came to the site every two or three weeks and it was rare that we saw something that wasn’t close to what we wanted and when we did, we told Ray and he made the necessary changes. He was so patient with us.”

Ray joked, “These two hold the record for plan revisions. We made a lot of modifications and adjustments along the way. Bringing everything together, especially from 300 miles away, was quite an undertaking. Ken and Hope really are the nicest people, though, so it was a piece of cake.”

While Ray set out to construct the Niblings’ home, Ken and Hope went shopping. “We went to auctions and bought antiques for this house and put them in storage,” Ken said, joking that they had seven storage rooms filled to the brim with things for the new house.

“When we unpacked everything here, it was like Christmas,” said Hope, a self-proclaimed antique fanatic. “It has been a real thrill to see this house come together and make it a home.”

Thanksgiving of 2010 brought much to be thankful for – the completion

of the Niblings’ custom dream home.

But in spite of Ray’s promise that constructing the elaborate 6,300 sq. foot home was easy, nothing about this three-story speaks to simplicity. As Hope will tell you, the Niblings’ home was built with family visits in mind, which resulted in a unique design that is both functional and elegant, but also one that required a lot of attention to detail. Three levels, all carefully crafted to enhance privacy, have created an intricate labyrinth of rooms that make for one amazing Hill Country home.

Upon entering the Nibling residence, two things are immediately made clear –Ken and Hope love the Lord and they love a good view. The front entryway, finished with a beautiful wrought-iron glass door, opens to a foyer with a huge window that allows for a powerful view of the Texas Hill Country. It also houses Thomas Kinkade’s original artwork, Prince of Peace, a portrait of Jesus Christ.

“This painting tells people who we are right away. We are Christians and we welcome the Holy Spirit into our home,” Ken and Hope commented, with Ray adding, “When they say Christian, they mean it. It’s a way of life for them, not just a title.”

The foyer leads to two opposing hallways. One side of the house is dedicated to the master bedroom and Ken’s office, or, some might say, a golfer’s heaven. “I am a golf nut,” Ken admits.

“And my office is a testament to my love of the game.”

Indeed it is – an entire wall is lined with bookcases filled with golf memorabilia.

Ken has played 120 major championship golf courses all over the world and has collected pin flags from 48 U.S. Open championships, each autographed by the winner of that particular tournament.

He has flags signed by all the greats – Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer and Tiger Woods, to name a few.

What Ken has done with his flags is truly remarkable – upon the suggestion of his daughter, he has put them behind glass…in the floor. “I was lamenting about what to do with my flags and Kristin said, put ‘em in the floor, dad. I think this is one of the coolest ideas of

the house. When I’m too old to play golf, I’ll come in here and reminisce,” Ken smiled.

Just down the hallway is Ken and Hope’s master bedroom, complete with floor to ceiling windows left bare to rake in the view, both at night when the stars come out, and in the morning when the sun comes up. The bedroom has light switches on each side of the bed, an element Ken added to make the room feel fun, like a hotel room.

Another fun feature: a television at the end of the bed which rises out of a fabricated antique chest that matches the headboard and end tables. The room is accentuated by two unique lamps with colors and textures brought out by a unique faux painting technique in the bedroom’s treyed ceiling, a theme that is carried throughout the home by Kevin and Ben Ayres’ delicate work. The master bathroom is exquisite in its own right with stained glass windows, rounded ceilings and separate toilets, closets and sinks.

On the other end of the foyer is the family room, where the Niblings spend most of their time. Arched doorways and framed wooden window panes as well as uniquely accented ceilings, as seen throughout the house, add to the overall ambiance. The open, airy feel of the family room is magnified by a luminous skylight that centers on a woodbeamed ceiling. A prominent, stone fireplace stretches from tiled floor to vaulted ceiling, making a bold statement of elegance in the corner of the room.

Nevertheless, the family room, in all its glory, can not compete with Hope’s kitchen, which can comfortably seat an astounding 19 people. “I like to cook and entertain so my focus was on the kitchen,” said Hope. “I am a full-time grandma and we have a lot of family. When they come to see us, we want to have them a good time.”

The kitchen, separated from the family room by an immense, semi-circle stone bar with granite countertops, has two striking features. First, a massive wooden round table surrounded by hand-painted chairs with a Tuscan theme is set into the side wall. Also, stonework above the stove has an inscription that reads, “Villa di Esperanza,” which literally means House of Hope in Italian. “It only seemed right that we should name the house after Hope,” Ken said of his wife of thirty years.

On the other side of the kitchen is the formal dining room, which was designed around a round table Ken and Hope purchased for the new house. “We thought, hey, why not, a round dining room,” Ken laughed. Centering on the table is a dome cut ceiling, refined with a faux finish. A colossal antique cabinet stands on one side of the room, set into a wall cut specifically for that piece, a wall shared by Ken’s modest wine cellar.

The back of the house is dedicated to three bedroom suites, as the Niblings like to call them. Each room, with its own bathroom, is on its own floor and all but one has a private patio. One room even sits adjacent to a game room, complete with coffee maker, microwave, big screen television and a playroom for kids.

The outside of the Nibling home is just as inviting as the inside with a multi-level feel and the opportunity for incredible stargazing and bird-watching.

Lush landscape by Acacia frames the yard, which leads to a nature trail, Hope’s garden and a play area for children. River access is just a few feet away, where Hope and Ken have set up a fire pit so they can enjoy evenings by the water.

Also outside is a split-level pool complete with a tranquil waterfall and fountain. “Originally, we didn’t want a pool, but Shelley Skains suggested a spool, which is a pool with jets and the potential to become a spa or Jacuzzi when it’s heated.” There is also an outdoor sitting area with a fireplace and big screen television.

Ken and Hope still live in Katy and don’t plan to move to Cordillera Ranch for several more years, but they plan on heading West as often as they can. “It’s three hours from door to door so we can just hop in the car and come here whenever we want,” Ken said.

In addition to a lovely new home they will enjoy for the rest of their lives, Ken and Hope Nibling have forged a life-long friendship with their builder.

“This house turned out far better than we ever expected and we would have never guessed we would find a true friend in the man behind the magic, Mr. Ray Stadler.”

“The most satisfying thing for me is to strike a good relationship with clients and then do other things with them outside the usual realm of a professional relationship. I have that type of relationship with Ken and Hope and I’m grateful for it.”

Yes, it’s the stuff that dreams are made of.

Home toUr cHecKlISt: bUIlDer: Ray Stadler, Stadler Custom Homes www.stadlercustomhomes.com Pool: Solana Pools www.solanapools.com lANDScAPING: Acacia www.acacialandscapeanddesign.com cAbINetrY: CSI, Kerrville www.csimillwork.com FloorING: Advanced Wood Floors www.advancedwoodfloors.com FAUX PAINterS: Kevin and Ben Ayres

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44 OAKLAND HILLS $1,599,999 5,066 Square Feet This Ray Stadler Tuscan designed bluff view home overlooks the fifth fairway of the Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course. Come enjoy the good life!!

• 4 oversized bedrooms • Open floor plan with high ceilings and treatments • Chef’s gourmet kitchen

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Outdoor living space with fireplace and grill Travertine and hand scraped oak floors.

Relaxation water feature Office/study

• Fairway living with views of the waterfalls, • Deep 3 car garage. creeks, and the Texas Hill Country.

• Master golf membership available.

• 1.05 acres

176 Riverwood $929,000 4287 Square Feet An Israel Pena Authentic Custom Home on 2.12 acres and surrounded by beautiful Texas Hill Country featuring views of the Guadalupe River Valley and just walking distance from Guadalupe River and Swede Creek Park.

• 4 bedroom plus study, and 4 full baths • Oversized 3 car garage • Master bath includes separate vanities • Master bedroom features his and her closets

• Large Island kitchen with gas range and • Gas or wood burning fireplace in living area •• Native privacy landscape granite countertops • Wrap around covered front porch • Separate family area off of breakfast room • Heated pool and spa in backyard • Wood and tile floors throughout living area

106 arroyo $1,185,000 4,332 Square Feet + 700 Square Foot Bonus Room A beautiful French Country architecture combined with quality workmanship and great floor plan nestled on 2.4 acres.

• 4 bedroom, 4.5 bathrooms, with 3 car garage • Awesome open floor plan with high ceilings, beam trusses, elegant moldings & cabinetry

• Chef’s kitchen with stainless appliances & gas cook top • Beautiful wood flooring & 4 interior fireplaces • Designer lighting & plumbing fixtures

• Outdoor fireplace & kitchen overlooking the pool/spa area for year round entertaining • +/-700 square foot bonus room with full bath & kitchen/bar over the 3-car garage

• Secluded 2.4 acre cul-de-sac property • Full Master Full Golf Membership available

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40 Sunriver $1,190,000 4,692 Square Feet + 1,100 Square Foot Casita Immaculate Mediterranean style home nestled among many oaks on this 4.8 acre homesite. Enjoy the Texas Hill Country with the sprawling porches and outdoor kitchen.

• 4 bedroom, 4 full baths • 2 Walk-in closets • Oversized 3 car garage • Elegant, modern gourmet kitchen

• Travertine & wood floors throughout • Large, open family room • Sprawling outdoor living areas with outdoor kitchen & fireplace

• Spacious master bedroom with wood floors, walk in closet, jetted tub, walk in shower & dual sinks • Additional acreage available next to this

property • 1,100 square foot casita that can be used as a workshop or guesthouse • Full Golf Membership Available

320 park ridge $699,999 3,975 Square Feet Nestled quietly near the entrance of Cordillera Ranch, this 3975 sq. ft. family home sits on 3.64 acres of kid friendly terrain. Compare and contrast this recently renovated estate and you would be hard pressed to find a better value.

• Secluded estate on quiet street • Two master bedrooms and 5 full baths • 3.64 acres of flat terrain with oak trees • Formal dining room with sitting area

• Family room with views of spacious back yard • A great office study • Huge porches

3383 rio cordillera $1,299,000

• Wood burning fireplace • Private downstairs master with outside entrance • Beautiful staircase

• Children’s crow’s nest • Ranch membership available for purchase • Leasing opportunity available

4,730 Square Feet + 717 Square Foot Casita

This beautiful custom home by Burdick & Christofilis sits among the oaks and is on 5.43 horse friendly acres. Enjoy a private setting from the covered patio overlooking the pool with an outdoor kitchen.

• 4 bedrooms, 4.5 bath, 3 car garage • Detached casita with full kitchen, living, separate bedroom & fireplace with 1 car garage • Thermador professional stainless steel appliances including a 6 burner-griddle

cook top, double ovens, warming drawer & 48” built-in • Elegant slate, wood & travertine flooring • 180 bottle built-in wine cooler • Sound system is throughout the

house & outdoor kitchen • Outdoor kitchen with DCS grill & fireplace • Media room with HP projector & 96” screen

• Keith Zars Pool with pebble-tec finish & automated salt water system • Full Golf Membership Available

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325 Park Ridge $1,899,000 5,953 Square Feet This Burdick & Christofilis model home lacks nothing. The 3.38 acre estate features fantastic views of the hill country from the spacious outdoor living area.

• 4 bedroom suites, including a downstairs guest suite & 3 car garage • Luxurious master suite with circular spa, sauna, coffee bar & private exercise room • Elegant country kitchen with gourmet touches including Wolf stainless steel

oven, hidden super-sized pantry & cabinets galore • A secluded 2nd floor casita with a kitchen ette & optional separate entry • Handsome burgundy hued library lined with hardwood shelves & white

marble fireplace • Sprawling outdoor living area offers mul tiple sitting areas with sound system, flat screen TV’s and fireplace • Remote control bug screen completes the outdoor living area & makes it a

joy to entertain • Separate office/guest suite off the outdoor living offers privacy when working from home or a guest’s retreat complete with full bath • Full Golf Membership Available

35 Persimmon $990,000 +/- 4,100 square feet This Authentic Custom Home is set among stately live oak trees on a flat lot with views out the back across the Guadalupe River valley. Built in 2007, this hill country estate is perfect for entertaining with a large spacious living area and outdoor areas and the game room provides an escape for the family.

• 4 bedrooms / 3.5 baths • 2.13 acre lot providing plenty of usable outdoor space • Office/ study

148 RIVERWOOD $1,175,000

• All stainless Bosch & Thermador appliances in kitchen • Double oven and gas cooktop • Game room

• Built-in outdoor as grill • Great gas fire pit for a quiet night under the stars • Spacious master bedroom, walk-in closets

and master bath • Separate guest room upstairs • Also available for lease.

4,538 Square Feet

Spectacular Burdick & Christofilis home nestled among mature oak trees. The perfect hill country setting in the prestigious Cordillera Ranch gated community.

Ideal for entertaining. Open floor plan and spacious outdoor living with pool. · Elegant hill country blend of slate and hardwood flooring makes this home warm and inviting · 2 acres on central water and sewer

· Open floor plan-- spacious kitchen with gas cook top, granite countertops and center island---ideal for entertaining · Wolf & Sub-zero appliances

· 4 bedrooms / 4 baths with 3 car garage pool setting · Large Master retreat with sitting area · Master Full Golf Membership · Spacious outdoor summer kitchen with Available fireplace that transitions into a spectacular

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25 augusta $2,595,000 7,300 Square Feet This Stadler Custom Home was featured as the “WOAI Concept Home.” The ultimate entertainment home on more than 1.5 acres overlooking the 15th tee box on the Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course.

• 4 bedroom, 4 ½ bath, with 3 car garage • Enormous gourmet kitchen features Miele appliances & an abundance of counter space

108 ARROYO $655,000

• Coffee bar in master bathroom • Two-sided salt water aquarium visual in both study & entry way • The ultimate outdoor living area with a

fireplace, cascading waterfall pool, hot tub & a full outdoor kitchen • State of the art Zenpanion electronic/ audio/visual home automation system

• Private outdoor putting green • Golf simulator room & golf cart garage • Numerous water features • Full Golf Membership Available

+/-3,700 Square Feet

This beautifully appointed hill country home sits among the richly developed area of Riverwood in Cordillera Ranch. The open floor plan includes an island kitchen with gas cook top. Enjoy the peaceful and quiet setting leading from the back porch to the beautifully landscaped pool/spa on 2.37 acres.

• 4 Bedroom, 3 bath, formal dining, home office and media room · Oversized 3 car garage · Kitchen with gas cook top and center

island, breakfast bar

· Spacious open great room with vaulted • Rustic Alder and custom painted ceilings and fireplace cabinetry · Large back porch leads to a private · Custom faux painting in great room, pool and hot tub with custom decking kitchen and dining and landscaping · Wired for stereo, security system and

computer networking · Home theater equipment and furniture remain · Hill country architecture including rock

and metal seam roof

112 Horseshoe bend $920,000 3,984 Square Feet Beautiful Burdick/Christofilis Mediterranean designed home sits amongst 6.23 acres of undisturbed views. This spacious open floor plan is perfect for the family that wants to entertain. Sit in your living room and look out over your infinity pool that blends in with the views of the Texas Hill Country. If you are looking for privacy it does not get any better than this!

• Elegant and functional kitchen with double ovens, gas cooktop, Alder cabinetry, and granite countertops.

• Oversized master bedroom with sprawling

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master bath.

Separate walk in closets.

Masculine office/study.

Elegant family living area with crown

moldings, vaulted ceilings, and travertine . Huge game room with full bath. floors. . Expertly designed Panache landscaping. . Two fireplaces for your enjoyment.

• Massive 3 car garage. . Heated infinity pool. 

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120 Acker $1,925,000 +/- 5,514 Square Feet 23.96 Acres This spectacular home is nestled on nearly 24 acres on the Guadeloupe River with approximately 1200’ of frontage. The custom home by Robert Thornton offers all his finest architectural detail and design positioned to take in the incredible views.

• 5 Bedroom, 4.5 Baths w/ 3 car garage.

• Scored and Stained Concrete Floors in Living Area.

• Long Leaf Pine in Study & Dining Room • Fabulous architectural details such as

arched entry & beamed ceilings.

• Hand trowel walls & wrought iron accents.

• Gourmet commercial grade kitchen.

• True butler’s pantry including wine chiller.

• Covered outdoor Living.

• Approx 1200 ft. of river frontage, easy access • 24 Acres of tranquil secluded beauty located on the Guadalupe river • Year round Spring Fed Creek

• Fully equipped security System.

• Master Transferable Full Golf Membership is available

2825 Rio Cordillera $2,495,000 7,100 Square Feet Custom dream home with separate casita. Enter gracious foyer leading to banks of retractable glass walls that offer views of outdoor living.

• Pool / spa • 2 Fireplaces • 2 Summer kitchens • Wine cellar

• Master suite with fireplace • Dry sauna • His & her baths with separate dressing areas

• Additional washer/dryer • Strategically placed cameras to view your home from your laptop anywhere in the world

• Lutron Lighting • Outdoor private spa off of master wing • Maxed out home theater • Delightful music or games room

109 Horseshoe bend $965,000 4,115 Square Feet 5.22 Acres Beautifully situated 4115 sq. ft. one story four bedroom home on a hilltop overlooking the Guadalupe Valley. This Burdick/Christofolis detailed home has oversized rooms and garage.

The open floor plan and separate masters allows for easy flow for entertaining and a superb kitchen for the “ want to be chef”. The piano /formal living area is elegantly situated off of the entrance. A Master Golf Membership is available for purchase.

• One story 4115 sq. ft.

• 5.22 hilltop acres • 4 bedrooms ( two masters) with

3 full baths • Masculine office/study • Piano/ formal living room

• Large inviting kitchen with gas cooktop, granite countertops, and breakfast room • 3 car garage

• Open floor plan with travertine floors and fireplace in the family room • Covered outdoor living with fireplace.

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