Cordillera Ranch Living Magazine - March/April 2009

Volume 1, Issue 3 • March/Apr il 2009

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The Villas at Cordillera Ranch Hill Country Wine Trail

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One of Cordillera’s Finest Homes this is living. pure and simple.

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MacKenzie-Childs Vietri Victoria and Richard Emprise Jon Hart Designs Vera Bradley Crane & Co. Fine Stationary Sid Dickens

Gift & Bridal Registry 422 S. Main Street Boerne, Texas

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welcome letter

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s spring approaches, I can’t help but start to get the itch to do every imaginable outdoor activity I can think of. We are spoiled in the hill country, with this great climate, because by mid February when we start having a few 80 degree days, we think that spring is already here and we have survived the winter (they are so tough here). If you look at our Calendar of Event section of this issue you will see that we barely had enough room for everything that happens in the hill country in March and April. Whether it’s all the activities within the Cordillera Ranch community or the events that are happening in all the surrounding towns, there are so many things to do to take advantage of this amazing area. I encourage you to take a look at the calendar and pick a few events that you’ve never been to. So many of them are outdoors, whether it’s a concert or a tour of the hill country wineries, there is nothing like exploring the hill country this time of year.

As we move into 2009, we have a lot of things to look forward to. We have seen a positive trend in the Cordillera Ranch real estate market which gives me comfort that, despite all the positive things we hear about the economy (insert a chuckle), this community will continue to buck some of the national and regional trends we see and hear about. With the progress and imminent completion of the stunning clubhouse facility later this year, it’s easy to understand why people continue to see the incredible value and unmatched lifestyle that is part of this community. As we’ve said for so long, it’s really the people that make this community what it is. The features of this issue will do nothing to create any doubt about the special people and events that make this place so unique.

Many of you have given us positive feedback on how much you enjoy the Cordillera Ranch Living magazine. It is our mission to bring new ideas to each issue so that it always gives you something new that you are interested in reading about. The best ideas for future issues will come from those of you who live and socialize in Cordillera Ranch. I encourage you to call or email me with any ideas you think will interest you and your fellow residents, members and property owners. Please don’t hesitate to send your feedback and ideas.

Chris Hill Vice President Cordillera Ranch

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Publishers: Schooley Media Ventures, LLC/Cordillera Ranch Development Corporation Schooley Media Ventures, LLC Benjamin D. Schooley – CEO/President ben@schooleymediaventures.com Cordillera Ranch Development Corporation Chris Hill – Vice President chill@cordilleraranch.com

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Operations Manager: Natalie Meadlin

Assistant Operations Manager: Amber Crawford

Contact: Cordillera Ranch Living Magazine 203 Shadywood Boerne, TX 78006 210-507-5250 info@schooleymediaventures.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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Contents

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DEVELOPER’S CORNER SHOPPiNG

Fabulous Finds - The Rim & La Cantera

Hill Country wine tour CLUB NEWS

Equestrian Club

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General Paul Hester

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Happy Golf New Year

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Cordillera’s Finest Homes

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tennis meet your neighbor dining

The Chocolate to Port Wine Pairing

builder feAture

Patrick McGrath - McGrath Custom Homes

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Gary Peterson

cAlendAr in the news CordillerA RAnch reAlty

Available Homes in Cordillera Ranch

Relationships, Details & Service...

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This isn’t just any construction project, this is your home and there’s a lot on the line. The guidance and discernment must be exceptional, and the details exacting. The relationships and trust must be genuine and true. At Robert S. Thornton Great Homes we form a team – starting with the client through the architect/designer, supervisors, interior designers, longstanding subcontractors and vendors. And if the team and relationships are right the process and product will be unsurpassed.

From inception through long term service we strive to please. If you’re in the market for a new home just ask around, and along with rave reviews we know that they’ll share that we are creative, honest, hardworking and trustworthy – for your sake and ours.

Thank you to each of our 60+ friends and clients of Cordillera Ranch for allowing us the opportunity to be a part of your team.

ROBERT S. THORNTON LP, GREAT HOMES 830.249.3646 • 507 E. BLANCO, BOERNE, TX 78006 WWW.RSTHORNTON.COM

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Extraordinary Environments

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The Villas at Cordillera Ranch

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Many of you continue to inquire about the “villa” product that has been discussed over the past few years. We have dedicated hundreds of hours over the past two years to the researching and planning of this unique village to make sure it is the perfect fit for Cordillera Ranch and we are extremely excited about its official launch planned for April. This “village within the community” will

provide a truly unique lifestyle that we have not been able to offer until now and based on the high level of interest from visitors and current property owners over the past couple of years we anticipate significant demand for it.

In 2007 we selected the award winning architectural firm, Cornerstone Group Architects, with offices in Austin and Aspen Colorado, to design the Villas and assist in the site planning of the project. Cornerstone has won numerous architectural awards and accolades for the design of creative, upscale residences in Texas and Colorado and was ideally suited to help us carry out our vision for this project. As planned, the approximately 36 acre Tuscan themed, hillside village will be located on Clubs Drive stretching from the new Tennis Center at the Clubs of Cordillera Ranch southward to near the Joe Klar Rd entry gate. The Tuscan styled Villas will be located behind a meandering rustic stone wall running along Clubs Drive which will provide privacy and help define this unique village. The site offers a variety of homesites with great character ranging from magnificent hillside views, gently sloping interior sites, to fairway homesites along hole # 3 (Phase 2). A walking path will wind its way throughout the villa community and the close proximity to the clubhouse, tennis courts, pools and fitness center will offer easy access via golf cart or walking path for all owners.

With architecture inspired by the romantic country homes of Tuscany and the Mediterranean, Cornerstone has created four dramatic Villa plans, each with natural rustic stone and earth tone stucco exteriors along with imported Italian clay tile roofs. Entry to each home is through a stone-walled portico into a private garden courtyard providing continued on page 12

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an intimate outdoor living area for entertaining. The residences will range in size from approximately 2,500 square feet to more than 4,300 square feet with each plan offering several expansion options that will allow buyers to expand and customize each Villa by adding bedrooms, game rooms, exercise or media rooms to fit their lifestyle and most importantly allow each home to have its own distinct look and character.

Several of the plans have an optional detached guest casita off of the entry courtyard. Two of the plans are single story and the two 2-story plans have the primary living area, kitchen, dining, master and guest bedroom on the main level with the upper or lower levels providing space for game rooms, media rooms and extra bedrooms. All Villa plans will include, as standard features, high vaulted ceilings with Douglas fir beams in the great rooms, graceful interior archways, gourmet kitchens with Viking appliances and covered outdoor terraces or loggias with optional fireplaces and outdoor kitchens. Each residence will be complemented with natural granite countertops in the kitchen and all baths, travertine and limestone tile floors along with divided light wood windows and stained, solid wood interior doors to bring an unequaled level of elegance and quality. Buyers will choose from a pre-selected palette of stone and stucco colors, blends of imported clay roof tiles and paint colors so that each home is truly unique but in architectural harmony with its neighbor. Everything from the entry of the community to the streetscape landscaping and walls will reflect the essence of Tuscan inspired architecture. The initial offering prices will range from the mid $600,000’s to approximately $1.3 million including homesite.

As currently planned, the project will be developed and built in 3 phases with the initial phase consisting of 26 individual, freestanding or detached Villa residences. In addition to being members of the Cordillera Ranch POA, this village will also have its own sub-association that will provide year round exterior landscape

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maintenance for all of the Villas and common area to allow for a “lock and leave” peace of mind for those whose lifestyles include frequent travel or own homes in other places.

Pasadera Builders will be the general contractor for all of the residences with expected commencement of construction in May and completion of the first residences in early 2010. You will recognize some of Pasadera’s work in Cordillera Ranch such as the Clubs’ Cabana Grill, Swim Facility, the new Tennis Center Clubhouse, the golf course maintenance building and golf course comfort stations.

This is a very exciting project for Cordillera Ranch that we believe will satisfy the desires expressed by many since we first announced The Clubs of Cordillera Ranch. We plan to officially announce this project to the public in April but want to allow those who have expressed an interest in the Villas an opportunity to preview and purchase first. If you are interested in receiving more information about the Villas please contact your Cordillera Ranch sales agent as soon as possible and we’ll make sure you are on the “first opportunity preview list” so that we can send you the latest news about this exciting project and contact you to arrange a preview showing before its public launch in April.

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Lucy Love Feathers Dress $44.50 Pacific Sunwear www.pacsun.com

Lucchese Men’s Tan Burnished Full Quill Boots $524.99 Ranch at the Rim www.ranchattherim.com

210.582.6255

shopping All-Clad Deluxe Slow Cooker $249 Williams-Sonoma www.williamssonoma.com

Women’s GIA OT Wedge $550 Cole Haan wwwcolehaan.com

Voyageur Bali-Backpack $345 TUMI www.tumi.com

Oakley Fives 3.0 Polarized Sunglasses $75-$130 Bass Pro Shops www.basspro.com Sterling Silver Shaving Set $1700 The Art of Shaving www.theartofshaving.com

American Turquoise with Black Onyx & Silver Cross Pendant & Earrings. $315 Bitter Creek Designs 210.558.0559 www.bittercreekdesigns.com

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wine tour

Hill Country Wine Tour

by Ben Schooley

Comfort Cellars Winery, Comfort, TX The winery is located in the quaint town of Comfort. The tasting room is housed in a restored circa 1904 Hill Country Home complete with a wood burning stove. This little winery has continued to break ground in the unusual wines department with wines such as Raisin wine, Orange wine and Jalapeño wine. Yes you read that right. A Jalapeño wine, which is great for cooking, marinating or Texas Style adventurous drinking! Be sure to ask for a Hill Country Hottie the next time you visit the tasting room.

(830) 995-3274 • www.comfortcellars.com Singing Water Vineyards, Comfort, TX You're invited for a tasting! You will enjoy a visit to this scenic Hill Country vineyard and winery located up in the hills just south of Comfort on the banks of Bruins Creek. The tasting room, located in a rebuilt 100 year old Hill Country barn, greets you as you drive up to the winery. A tour and tasting in this relaxed country atmosphere is sure to lower your stress level! Bring your picnic lunch and relax on the winery porch with a glass of wine. Singing Water is a small, hands on vineyard and winery operation, committed to growing high quality grapes and producing fine wines. Come and enjoy!

(830) 995-2246 • www.singingwatervineyards.com Sister Creek Vineyards, Sisterdale, TX Since 1988, Sister Creek Vineyards has been located in the heart of the Texas Hill Country in Sisterdale, Texas (Pop. 25). Bordeaux and Burgundy wine making techniques are employed to produce our Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot wines. These traditional wines are aged in 60 gallon oak barrels for up to three years. In combination with our barrel aging, minimal filtration methods are incorporated so the wines will retain their fullest flavors. In addition to these wines an Italian style Muscat Canelli is also produced. The winery is located between the cypress lined East and West Sister Creeks in a restored 1885 cotton gin.

(830) 324-6704 • www.sistercreekvineyards.com Texas Hills Vineyard, Johnson City, TX Gary & Kathy Gilstrap, and son Dale Rassett, have a dream maturing into a focal point of Texas hospitality. They invite you to come, see, and taste

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some of their Texas wines. The rolling hills and the soil are much like that of the Tuscan countryside, in Italy. Once Kathy and Gary saw the location that makes the Texas Hills Vineyard they decided to have an Italian influence to their wines. They even planted vines that are thought of as Italian, plus a few more: Pinot Grigio, Sangiovese, Orange Moscat, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, and Syrah. All of the grapes grown allow wines to be produced with a decidedly Italian influence. Dale manages the vineyard and works to produce the highest quality Texas grapes with which to produce the wine. Gary takes what is produced and oversees the wine. Kathy manages the tasting room and invites you to drop by and sample our wines and shop our gift shop.

Grape Creek Vineyards

(830) 868-2321 • www.texashillsvineyard.com Bell Mountain Vineyards, Fredericksburg, TX The wine tasting patio and store exclusively samples wines produced at Bell Mountain Vineyards. These include the Oberhoff label (Peach, Raspberry and other natural product infused wines), the ever popular Vina Rita Label, which are sampled frozen from a margarita machine, and the flagship Bell Mountain wines. Bell Mountain wines run the gamut from crisp Rieslings to hearty Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Come sample the excellent variety that is available from Bell Mountain Vineyards.

You will also find a wide variety of wine accessories and gifts sure to make your wine friends happy.

(830) 685-3297 • www.bellmountainwine.com Fredericksbury Winery, Frefericksburg, TX Named one of the top three producers in Texas by USA Today - Fredericksburg Winery is owned and operated by the Switzer family. The winery makes a complete spectrum of red and white wines - dry, semi-dry, medium sweet, and sweet and even late harvest desserts. Also, don’t forget the port and sherries. The actual wine production is done here.

(830) 990-8747 • www.fbgwinnery.com

Dry Comal Creek Vineyards Grape Creek Vineyards, Fredericksburg, TX Owner Brian Heath transformed what was once a former residence into the Tuscan Villa tasting room and event center you see today. A new rock bell tower and wall were added, along with a new entry road.

Grape Creek is poised to provide customers with a unique and old world experience while serving exceptional wine.

(830) 644-2710 • www.grapecreek.com Torre di Pietra, Fredericksburg, TX The Maxwell Family members are 4th and 5th generation Texans, whose family has been farming and making wine here for more than 100 years. The vineyard and winery are located in the heart of the Texas Hill Country. Come taste the wines, shop for unique gifts, relax and listen to live Texas music on our piazza and patios. Torre di Pietra winery also offers a wonderful selection of cheeses, crackers, Torre di Pietra wine infused chocolates and other delectables to accompany your wine.

(830) 644-2829 • www.texashillcountrywine.com Chisholm Trail Winery, Fredericksburg, TX Chisholm Trail Winery invites you to escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. Sit back in the corral and enjoy a glass of Chisholm Trail wine while overlooking Spring Creek Vineyards located adjacent to the Winery and watching longhorn cattle and quarter horses roam freely. Come spend a lazy afternoon and do your wine gift shopping for yourself, friends or family at the quaint gift shop.

(830) 990-CORK • www.chisholmtrailwinery.com

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HILL COUNTRY WINERIES Alamosa Wine Cellars (325) 628-3313 677 CR 430, Bend, TX 76824

McReynolds Winery (830) 825-3544 706 Shovel Mountain Road, Cypress Mill, TX 78633

Becker Vineyards (830) 644-2681 464 Becker Farms Rd, Stonewall, TX 78671

Pedernales Cellars (830) 644-2037 2916 Upper Albert Rd., Stonewall, TX 78671

Chisholm Trail Winery (830) 990-CORK 2367 Usener Rd., Fredericksburg, TX 78624

Pillar Bluff Vineyards (512) 556-4078 300 Burnet County Road 111, Lampasas, TX 76550

Comfort Cellars Winery (830) 995-3274 723 Front Street, Comfort, TX 78013

Rancho Ponte Vineyard (830) 990-8555 315 RR 1376, Fredericksburg, TX 78624

Driftwood Estate Winery (512) 858-9667 4001 Elder Hill Road CR 170, Driftwood, TX 78619

Singing Water Vineyards 830-995-2246 316 Mill Dam, Comfort, TX 78013

Dry Comal Creek Vineyards (830) 885-4121 1741 Herbelin Rd., New Braunfels, TX 78132

Sister Creek Vineyards (830) 324-6704 1142 Sisterdale Road, Sisterdale, TX 78006

Fall Creek Vineyards (325) 379-5361 1820 CR 222, Tow, TX 78672 Flat Creek Estate (512) 267-6310 24912 Singleton Bend Street, Marble Falls, TX 78654 Fredericksburg Winery (830) 990-8747 247 West Main Street, Fredericksburg, TX 78624 Grape Creek Vineyards (830) 644-2710 10587 East Highway 290, Fredericksburg, TX 78624 Lost Creek Vineyard (325) 388-3753 1129 RR 2233, Sunrise Beach, TX 78643 Mandola Estate Winery (512) 858-1470 13308 FM 150 West, Driftwood, TX 78619

Spicewood Vineyards (830) 693-5328 1419 Burnet CR 409, Spicewood, TX 78669 Stone House Vineyard (512) 264-3630 24350 Haynie Flat Rd., Spicewood, TX 78669 Texas Hills Vineyard (830) 868-2321 878 RR 2766, Johnson City, TX 78636 Texas Legato Winery (512) 556-9600 2935 Highway 1478, Lampasas, TX 76550 Torre di Pietra Vineyards (830) 644-2829 10915 E. US Hwy 290, Fredericksburg, TX 78624 Woodrose Winery (830) 644-2539 662 Woodrose Lane, Stonewall, TX 78671

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Dry Comal Creek Vineyards, New Braunfels, TX Whether you consider yourself a wine novice or an expert, the tasting room is non-pretentious and even a bit raucous at times. They even allow you to decorate the floor with wine!

The whole point is for you to have a good time and find TexasStyle Wines® that you like. The Gift Shop offers one-of-a kind items for all things wine.

Dry Comal Creek has developed a series of award-winning specialty wines including French Colombard (Demi-Sweet and Bone Dry), Orange Muscat, White Black Spanish, Comal Red, Black Spanish and 1096 Port.

(830) 885-4121 • www.drycomalcreek.com Becker Vineyards, Stonewall, TX The 10,040 square-foot winery is located in a 19th-century German stone barn reproduction and surrounded by grazing quarter horses, peach orchards and fields of native wildflowers and lavender. The winery's tasting room includes a large working stone fireplace and an antique bar originally from the Green Tree Saloon, established in San Antonio during the 19th Century. The bar and backdrop were produced at the August Kerns Supply Company in St. Louis, Missouri in the mid-1800s. The bar is made of long leaf red pine and ceiling tin panels. The backdrop features are Moravian design. The tasting room is decorated with arts and crafts by local artisans and with antique pie safes and armoires found in the Fredericksburg area.

Adjacent to the winery is The Homestead Bed and Breakfast, a log cabin built circa 1890 and fully renovated in 1997. Along with the milk house, corral and hand-dug water well, the cabin recreates the original homestead.

Becker Vineyards is open for tasting, tours, wine gift purchases, and picnics. Come enjoy the porch during spring and summer or by the hearth of an open fire during the winter in the tasting room.

(830) 644-2681 • www.beckervineyards.com Pedernales Cellars, Stonewall, TX Up on the hill side, close to the peak of Gingerbread Hill, the nights are cooler, the soil is rockier and better drained and provides an ideal micro climate for grape growing. That the site is protected from the highway road noise is something visitors will enjoy as they relax in calming settings, but even more memorable are the outstanding views of the Pedernales River Valley.

If you are coming for a visit to Fredericksburg or the Hill Country, Pedernales Cellars is ideally located for a stop. Visitors are encouraged to spend as much time as they want at the estate, roaming the grounds, enjoying the calm setting, and taking in the outstanding views of the valley with a glass of wine.

(830) 644-2037 • www.pedernalescellars.com

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The Equestrian Club at Cordillera Ranch

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Imagine being eye to eye with a doe and her fawn, or watch a flock of wild turkeys busily scratch for food. Now, add the smell of fresh hay, the sounds of horses nickering and the sheer joy on a child’s face as they ready themselves to ride their favorite horse. These tidbits are just a few of the things that make the Equestrian Club at Cordillera Ranch a hidden, yet most beautiful jewel on the crown that is Cordillera Ranch.

The Equestrian Club is nestled in the far Northwest corner of Cordillera Ranch just inside the west gate. It resides on 90 acres of rolling landscape complete with live oak trees, abundant native grasses and beautiful wildflowers in springtime. The focal point of the facility is the rustic King Ranch style barn that features roomy 12x12 stalls with attached 12x40 runs which houses member horses as well as club owned horses. An indoor wash rack with hot and cold water, members only tack room and kitchenette with sink and refrigerator are also available in the barn. In addition to the stable, there is an outdoor arena suitable for many types of riding, a covered round pen, and plenty of pasture for outdoor boarding and turnout. Adjacent to the outdoor arena is the Club Lounge and viewing area. Here members can relax after a trail ride, enjoy cold or hot beverages, or watch their favorite student take a riding lesson.

There are many different boarding options to choose from for those members that have their own horse. Board only, board with maintenance and board plus full training. There is also pasture

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boarding available for horses that prefer to live outdoors.

All of the above options include feeding twice a day, stall cleaning, turnout for the stalled horses, and blanket and un-blanket in the winter. Along with the board comes full use of the facility including both arenas and the miles of trails that cover Cordillera Ranch from end to end.

For those horse lovers that do not yet own a horse, we have several club owned horses to

enjoy. These horses are educated and diversified enough to teach a young child or beginner adult to ride, offer challenge to an experienced rider, or take out on the trail. Our youth and adult lesson program is building bigger all the time. We offer group as well as private lessons. The disciplines offered are, Western, English, basic Dressage and Hunter/Jumper. On most afternoons the EQC is filled with laughter and the sounds of kids enjoying horses. There is something truly magical about a child bonding with a horse, and we firmly believe in perpetuating that relationship. We put together a spring and summer youth horse camp that can only be described as AWESOME! For an entire week in the months of March and July the kids take over the EQC for four hours a day. They groom the horses, they ride, rope, laugh, meet new friends and keep

the instructors hoppin! On the last day of camp the families and friends of the campers are invited for an exhibition where the kids can “show off� what they learned throughout the week. Spring Break Camp will be held March 10-14, and summer camp is scheduled for July 21-25.

We offer trail rides throughout the entire year, as the weather permits.

We enjoy trails within the gates of the EQC and all through the ranch. Most of the trail rides initiate at the EQC and cover the west end of the ranch up to Spring Creek. We are also able to trailer the horses over to the east side of the ranch to enjoy the beautiful Swede Creek park and Guadalupe River park areas. For those that have a lot of ambition and a few hours to kill, we can tour the entire ranch via horseback. Trail riding through the community is a great way to see the ranch from a different perspective.

We are here to enable the members of Cordillera Ranch to experience the wonderful things that horses have to offer. Whether your desire is the occasional trail ride, for your child to become an accomplished rider, or just to come out and feed some carrots, we will do what it takes to meet your needs. If you are interested in any of the activities offered at the Equestrian Club please contact Kassandra Leachman by email at kleachman@ cordilleraranch.com or by phone at (210) 249-8116

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A Tour of One of Cordillera Ranch’s Most Exquisite Homes

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by Ben Schooley

fter a partial retirement from the oil and gas industries, the Fullers began the monumental task of designing their new home. Utilizing a specific vision for the residence, the Fullers enlisted Lee Anne Keim Interior Design, drew up their preliminary plans, and started shopping.

“We began this process in 2003. Originally we were looking at a ‘lock and leave’ townhouse because we wanted to travel…but we eventually leased a home in Cordillera on 6 acres, and we enjoyed the space.

We called Tracy Harris (Cordillera Ranch Realty) and asked for a larger lot, and our friends had just purchased a larger lot next door, so we were able to pick up 18 acres right here. After we lived here, and leased, we just didn’t want to leave. I had always wanted a stone and stucco home, because of my love of Italy. Boerne’s original name was Tusculum because it looks so much like Italy so I began to design my Italian villa,” Nawanda Fuller explains. “We wanted to have an inviting home for friends and family and we tried to find an Italian name for the feel of what we wanted and it was ‘Villa Serena’. It means ‘restful or peaceful’…and we wanted that feel for the setting. We also have 10 grandchildren, and so we wanted a lot of space for them to run and play.”

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work all day, but when they can go into one of my homes and see my work and feel it, and realize how it makes them feel, then that’s what inspires me.”

Nawanda agrees. “Without Lee Anne we wouldn’t have built this home like this. From room to room, the transitions are elaborately and perfectly done, and that amount of detail isn’t something we could have done on our own.”

As they finalized their plans, the Fullers needed to decide where to focus their efforts.

Keim explains, “We tried to focus much of our energy on the main floor, where they spend 90% of their time, and we tried to use an eye for detail with those areas. We wanted all the angles to have little surprises showcasing the attention to detail. It all just came together.

The whole home is livable and touchable and cozy, and yet expansive.” Nawanda can easily identify her favorite features. “One of the things I love in this home so much is the granite kitchen island. It’s called ‘Louis Blue’. When I saw it at the tile yard, I said ‘I have got to have this in our home’. We had already picked the other countertops, and we knew they wouldn’t match, so we changed the design and color of the other counters. It’s simply beautiful. “ Following the Italian design, the Fullers enlisted craftsmen from Italy for much of the tile design, and wood craftsmen for much of the hand-carved woodwork. Keim details, “I designed every single piece of tile we put in. It’s a very complicated design, that was tremendously difficult to have installed. The craftsmen that Burdick and Christofilis supplied were wonderful, and the finished product is simply breathtaking. “ As every detail of this home was planned, considered, and chosen carefully, one can only assume that the location for the home itself was just as important a decision. Nawanda answers quickly, “I’ve never lived in a neighborhood like this. I can drive people through here and name every person’s home, and that amazes people. When we lived in Houston and Plano, we didn’t know our neighbors. Cordillera makes it so easy to get involved and meet your neighbors.” Dean adds, “When everyone was leaving a party we had, Mac and Carla (Northington – original owners of Cordillera Ranch) were leaving, and I told them ‘Thanks for letting us live here’ and I mean that.” Keim agrees, but for different reasons.

“I like the worldwide appeal of Cordillera Ranch. It attracts people from all over the world, not only Texas and the United States, but there are people there from all over the world. It’s sort of like being in this home – it’s very professional, and you don’t even notice how much thought has been put in behind every aspect of the Ranch. From the Cabana to the new club, to the course, the entire layout has had a lot of thought put into it, and as a designer, that’s important to me.”

From the back patio of their home, it’s clear that the Fullers are pleased with the result of their work. Utilizing the design expertise of Lee Anne Keim, and following their very specific vision from start to finish, the Fullers have reaped their rewards. However, they recognize there is more to their happiness than just their home. “We love this house, but continued from page 27

With this vision in place, Lee Anne Keim had her work cut out for her as she surveyed the plans for this 6,800 sq.ft., 4 bedroom, 5.5 bath home. “My mission for this house was to create the most beautifully detailed home anybody had seen in a long time. I wanted to be able to show other people exactly how far I can go. The sky is the limit. If they want me to think of it, dream of it, and just be blown away, then I wanted to be able to show that off. I wanted them to not necessarily see a home, but also to see a true work of art. I also want a timeless home, where they are happy with it for as long as they are in their home. I’m very passionate about this house and what I do, and I think you can prove yourself by example. I can show people pictures of my

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we know it’s just a house. We love the Ranch and the people more. We moved so often the past 10 years, so at this point in our life, to have this opportunity to meet new people and forge relationships from the comfort of this most beautiful home is just wonderful.”

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fEAture

General Paul Hester

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From 4-Stars

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C-Star

by Ben Schooley

ometimes you never know who is sitting at the table next to you having lunch at the Cabana Grille.

Or you’re unaware of the notoriety of a member of the twosome ahead of you on the golf course.

And sometimes you are amazed to find that that man, recently retired, was one of the most powerful men in the Armed Forces.

General Paul Hester is an unassuming man. He has a slightly quiet nature to him as he relaxes on his veranda, enjoying a cocktail with Lynda, his wife of 27 years. Recently retired from the Air Force, General Hester entered the military in 1970, at the height of the Vietnam War, and simply never left. As unassuming as he may be, his piercing gaze is indicative of more than 200 combat hours as a fighter pilot throughout Southeast Asia, and a total of almost 3000 flight hours. Rising through the ranks of the military, General Paul Hester was promoted to a 4-Star General in 2004, making him one of only 7 such officers in the United States Air Force.

Recently retired and now a resident of Cordillera Ranch, General Hester sat down with us to detail his many adventures.

“My family always had folks that served, as the previous generation was in WWII. There was never any doubt that I would spend a portion of my life in the military. My dad obviously had an interest in WWII because he flew in that war, but he never pushed Air Force. I came to that conclusion myself.” Upon entering college at Ole Miss, Hester quickly enrolled in the ROTC program. He completed his two compulsory years, and re-enrolled for an additional two years. “The last two years of ROTC are for advanced students, pending a commitment as they will pay your tuition. At the end of the 4 years, you are a 2nd Lt.” “After graduation, I went on to pilot training. This was 1970, and I had just received my Accounting Degree. There was a delay of me reporting to pilot training, so I had a year as a tax accountant for Arthur Anderson in Atlanta. I had a job waiting for me at the end of my service, but I obviously never went back.” After a quick year of pilot training, Hester was sent on his first tour to Vietnam at Korat AFB in Taiwan flying an A7D plane, which is a single seat attack bomber. Quickly, he learned the realities of combat. “I’m not sure anybody knows what to expect when you get into combat, and it changes based on the level of combat. Was it fearful, exciting, and thrilling for a 23 year old boy? Sure. Was there some naivety?

Definitely. It met my expectations, though.

As Winston Churchill said, ‘ There’s nothing more exhilarating than being shot at and missed’”. Additionally, Hester was able to gain some all-important knowledge. “All of the young people that go into the military and face something stressful, they grow up faster.

They understand very quickly what’s important in life and what’s not. It doesn’t mean it will always stick with you, but at that time, you know what’s important to you.”

Eventually transferring to Luke AFB in Glendale, Arizona, Hester transitioned into the F-4, and began teaching others how to fly that particular aircraft. “I thought about de-enlisting at this point. My initial

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commitment was for 5 years. I was coming to the end of that, and I thought about going to law school. About that time in my life, the Air Force was introducing the F-15. I had an opportunity to get in that program early, and law school became a distant memory.”

After training others, Hester’s career took him to Germany. “Once in Germany, I helped stand up the first wing of F-15 in Europe at Bitburg AFB. The wing at Bitburg flew F4s, so they needed to transition to the F-15. So I came in as an instructor to help them transition. That was real exciting. That was the height of the Cold War and we set Zulu Alerts at Bitburg. We had wall to wall missiles, hot and ready. You get a combination of active scrambles and training scrambles…so you’re going live with active missiles. After afterburner, you make a turn and begin looking for Soviet airplanes.”

While perhaps a scary prospect of going to war with the USSR, Hester and his force remained confident. “There was never any doubt in our minds who was going to win that contest. We knew we were the best pilots in the world.”

Hester was quickly promoted in 1979 to a Staff Officer for Tactical Command Headquarters in Leavenworth, VA. “I had reached a point where I knew that I would serve 20 years and retire. I was still having fun, and it made economic sense to carry that 20 years.” At the same time, Hester had also met his match in the form of his wife, Lynda. Lynda remembers, “I was going to school at Old Dominion, and we met thru mutual friends. My first husband was shot down and killed in Southeast Asia, so I was an ‘MIA wife’ for 7 years. In the late 70s, the US government did a review and tried to resolve the cases of the missing.

They declared him “presumptively dead” and we were married. I had been on the east coast at the Air Force Base, and I took my children to Langley to be with Paul. We were married in the Langley Chapel in 1982.”

Quickly promoted again, Hester and his new family went to Washington, DC to run the office for the House of Representatives for the Air Force. Then in 1990, Hester went to the National War College for a year. Following that, and in the same year, the Air Force moved him to Okinawa, Japan. “We went there and basically never came back until we retired. The Air Force had decided that would be where we would live life. I was now the Vice commander of the 18th Tactical Fighter Wing.” As for Japan, the Hesters were in love. “We spent 3 different tours in Japan, and loved every minute

“The quirkiness of this home is my favorite. It fit the blend of our life – some of the Japanese aspects of the home were what we wanted.

I wanted the casual rustic with the Japanese flair, and I just loved it.”

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of it. We loved the people, loved the island, and I loved flying out there. They are such great people and would just give you the shirt off their back.”

Despite their love for Japan, the military had other plans for General Hester. He returned to attend Harvard for a year. Then a quick move to Washington where he spent a year on the Joint Staff. Then to Vienna to work with the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, and then back to Japan. Another move to Florida where Hester was the Wing Commander of Testing and Evaluation. He then returned to DC for a year, after receiving his 2nd Star. In 1999, Hester received his 3rd Star and was sent back to Japan as the Commander of US Forces in Japan.

Finally, in 2004, Hester received his 4th Star, and was sent to Hawaii as the Commander of the Pacific Forces, a regiment with over 55,000 active. 4 years later, he retired.

A lifetime military family, the Hesters were poised to make a decision that had been delayed 35 years: where should we settle down? “It was a simple process – we had a home in DC, and figured we would always move back there. However, we made a family decision to not retire in that environment. The pursuit for our home fell on Linda’s shoulder, who is from Texas. I told her I would only go one place in Texas – San Antonio. I like South Texas. It became her job to find a house, and on one of our visits I sent her to scout some locations. She did, she came to Cordillera Ranch, and this was the first house on the first day she looked at. So I can thank Kevin Best for taking her around. She walked in the front door and said ‘this is it.’ That was on a Tuesday, and we bought it on Friday.” Lynda explains her decision, “The quirkiness of this home is my favorite. It fit the blend of our life – some of the Japanese aspects of the home were what we wanted. I wanted the casual rustic with the Japanese flair, and I just loved it. I walked in and could see the trees and the pools outside, and I was hooked. Robert Thornton was a joy as well, as we learned what he stood for as an individual, in terms of his quality and his commitment to

his product. People ask each other all the time ‘who built your home’, and when they hear Thornton, their eyes just light up.”

A man known for making some difficult decisions, the Hesters couldn’t be happier with the decision of living in Cordillera Ranch. “We are overwhelmingly pleased with the Ranch.

We’ve migrated through what I like to call “Tribes” of our life. I have Ole Miss, my fraternity, then the Air Force for 37 years, and the Ranch and the residents have become my new tribe.

You certainly feel home when you come thru the front gate. Last summer we had some retired General officers from the Japanese military to Cordillera, and they came and learned all about Lackland, Randolph, and we brought them to Cordillera for dinner. We introduced them to the Hill Country. They walked out the front door and saw the night sky and how dark it is here and they just fell in love with it, much as we have.”

A life that has been brimming with adventure, travel, and exotic locations, one naturally wonders if the General Paul Hester still flies, still travels, and still seeks the intrigue that the past 37 years have given him. “You know, just getting in a plane to fly from point A to point B is not very exciting to a fighter pilot. Instead, I’d much rather just ride my Harley. And hey, my blood pressure is lower.”

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In America, when we get knocked down, we don’t stay down.

In the last 80 years, America has experienced 13 economic recessions.

And fought back with 13 economic expansions.

It was never easy, but it was always possible.

If you’re bullish on America, and we are, then you’re bullish on getting up and coming back.

That’s not a belief. That’s history.

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Happy Golf New Year

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by Joey Gleitman

ven though the ball dropped in Times Square a little over two months ago to ring in 2009, in the golf world, March is the start of the New Year.

The weather is great, the golf course is green, and the days get longer, all suggesting it is time to play golf. Make a checklist and then get out to the course. Find the clubs in the garage, check.

Clean off the inch of dust on them, check. Now where are the shoes again?

Now the fun begins! How do I hit this ball again? Here are a few suggestions to get your playing year started on the right foot. Paying attention to some basic fundamentals, although not glamorous, is the best way to build a swing. Jack Nicklaus started each and every year with a visit to his longtime teacher, Jack Grout, and they would review his fundamentals one by one. Starting with his grip, stance, and posture then progressing through his swing they would review the fundamentals that had been taught to Jack since his youth. You can and should do the same thing.

The first item to pay attention to is your grip.

The easiest way to practice a good grip is to have a 6 or 7 iron with a corrective grip on it. A corrective

grip is a molded grip that can be purchased at most golf shops and it places your hands in the proper position. At home, practice placing your hands on and off this club 10 times a day. Hitting practice balls with this club can give you a great feeling of a proper and unified grip when hitting the ball.

Many swing faults are the result of poor alignment and body angles. The next fundamental to pay attention to is your alignment. Simply place an alignment rod, club shaft or club on the ground just to the outside of your golf ball. Then make sure your feet, hips and shoulders are parallel to that alignment aid, and that your clubface is at right angle to the aid.

Balance is not to be overlooked as a fundamental. Good balance helps create and maintain a smooth tempo. To practice good balance one of the most effective ways is to hit balls off a tee with a 6 or 7 iron and with your feet placed together. Make a swing that is easy enough so that your feet remain planted on the ground and you are hitting the ball.

Unfortunately, there is not a magic pill that can make you a better golfer. The top players in the world execute fundamentals better than lesser players. Many things written in golf magazines about methods relate to a particular style that a player may use. Since the top players in the world have varied styles then it can be assumed that one method is not necessarily a cure for all players. Sit down with your PGA Professional and list your short and long term goals and then a roadmap can be developed to help achieve these goals. Practicing fundamentals and developing a plan will help you celebrate a Happy Golf New Year!

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Tucked away among other long-term family operated ranches, this is a rare first offering! Seclusion & wide open terrain offers ideal hunting & recreation. Pastureland is edged by high elevations to 2290± ft. 3 water wells & seasonal Dry Devil’s River.

Impressive acreage traverses from wide rich valleys to stepped rugged mountaintops of 1500± ft elevations. Its seclusion, large neighbor ranches & water contribute to a wildlife paradise for large whitetail deer, bobwhite & blue quail & dove. Home, 3 barns, pens, 5 wells, 6 tanks.

A great recreational property offers both cattle & hunting opportunities. Attractive 1-story home w/dramatic rock fp & screened porch, 60’x40’ barn w/shop & bath, equipment shed, barbwire fencing & pens. Abundant native whitetail deer, javelina, turkey, hogs, quail & dove.

Owned by the same family since 1960, this historic ranch has bold terrain overlooking miles of the wild & scenic Rio Grande River. 35± Acre lake, 5 stocked tanks, irrigation canal & phenomenal wildlife including Trophy deer.

Set in the heart of the vineyard country of the Pedernales River Valley, this exquisite property has a stunning main home, vintage homestead, barn, well, tank & pastures.

Flowing South Grape Creek traverses the land providing recreation & fishing.

This great turn-key hunting ranch is in a highly desirable area & well watered, with 2.5± miles of the Leona River, 4 tanks & irrigation capabilities. Main residence, guesthouse & high fencing. Quality wildlife of whitetail deer, turkey, quail, dove, hogs, javelina, seasonal duck & bass fishing.

Great water, the Nueces River, Los Olmos Creek, 1 lake & 2 tanks, optimizes environment for astounding wildlife including deer, elk, nilgai, red stage & axis. Two nice homes, blinds, feeders, barn, etc. Highfenced except 3000±’ along the river.

A great combination ranch is centered by a 10± acre lake & is ideal for hunting & cattle, less than 1 hour from San Antonio. 1 well, cistern, plus San Diego creek, a boundary that attracts whitetail deer, turkey, hog, quail & dove.

1± hour from San Antonio, this gently rolling land has large oaks, open fields & diverse brush, ideal for cattle or hunting.

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Tennis at Cordillera Ranch

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by Glenn Barton

he “Clubs of Cordillera Ranch” is a unique blend of Gods landscaping and man’s efforts to harmonize with it. The recently opened tennis center is no exception with its rolling hillside lay out and rustic charms. The beauty of the setting is obvious but great care has also been taken to provide our members with top of the line facilities, service, and programming.

As you approach the tennis center you will notice the “big timbered” patio that invites you to sit, relax, and watch tennis or just enjoy the amazing view. The shop itself welcomes you through its big French style doors and is stocked with all the socks, shoes, caps, bags, and clothing of the latest styles, fashions, and colors. Some say “it’s not the tool, it’s the master” but they also say “the right tool for the right job”. With this in mind we have stocked the shop with the latest in racquet and stringing technology that the Pro’s demand. We can also perform maintenance on your old stand by with re-gripping, re-stringing services, and can speck out your racquet to your specific balancing needs. Cooling beverages and energy snacks are always available after or during tough on court sessions. The spacious locker rooms are available for a quick change or to store extra gear.

The courts of course are first class with “cabanas” between each set to provide shade, rest, and a place for gear.

Cold bottled water is on every court, the corners of each court are angled to filter balls to the middle, and best of all each court has eight lights for the best possible view at night. The courts are set in twos and separated so they will fit in with the natural lay of the land but close enough so by standers won’t miss any of the action.

If your tennis skills aren’t where you would like them or if you are interested in a little cardiovascular work we have the class for you.

Ladies clinics dominate the week day morning sessions with the junior program set for the after school hours

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Tuesday thru Thursdays.

Saturdays are a great time for family clinics, private lessons, and the always popular “Cardio Tennis” class at 9:30. Video analysis of stroke production is a frequently used tool to break down strokes in an effort to identify problem areas but also too measure ones progress.

Events are an important part of the fun with tennis at Cordillera. We have evening inter club challenges, the competitive “Extravaganza”, the holiday morning social, and the very popular member-guest. We also host a men’s league every Wednesday evening, mixed leagues, and ladies 2.5 and 3.5 USTA teams.

Summer time brings Tennis, Sports, Adventure Camp, for ages 5 to 11, which is a camp designed specifically for Cordilleras’s unique outdoor opportunities. We play tennis, fish, adventure hike, pool swim, play softball, soccer, fly kites, roast marshmallows, and other outdoors games. The idea is to expose kids to different sports, explore the world around them safely, build confidence, and have some serious fun doing it.

No computer games allowed.

I have played tennis in many different parts of the U.S., Europe, Australia, and South America and the first time a saw the Cordillera Ranch tennis center I thought wow somebody did this right. With the newly opened tennis shop, the incredible views, the programs, the personalized service, the events, and the growing number of players makes this the number one new facility anywhere.

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Library

meet your neighbors

Welcomes Its Newest Residents!

Dewitt & Donna Claunch Dale & Edna Walsh Robert & Jan Drawe

Carl & Jill Manske Robert & Kerrin (“Karen�)

Phillips

"and you asked us why we moved to Cordillera."

-Robert & Carolyn Salter, Cordillera Ranch Resident Photo taken from their backyard in Fall of 2008.

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The Chocolate to Port Wine Paring from the Cabana Grille temperature) 3 Eggs ½ cup Granulated Sugar 1/3 cup Flour Butter for Ramekins

How to Make It:

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here are many classic wine to food parings we encounter during dining out or at home. Steak and Cabernet Sauvignon, Oysters with Chardonnay and Tomato based pasta sauces with Sangiovese are all classic combinations you may have tried, but one we miss out on is at dessert. What better way to finish a dinner at the Cabana Grille or WOW your dinner party guests at home than with a great wine to food match like Port wine and Chocolate.

Port wine is produced from grapes grown and processed in Duoro region of Portugal, the third oldest defined and protected wine region in the world. The wine produced is then fortified with Brandy to stop fermentation which leaves residual sugars in the wine and boosts its alcohol content making it an ideal dessert compliment. This is where the chocolate comes into play.

Everywhere you turn lately- you find chocolate. A long time staple on hotel pillows and grocery store candy aisles, now premium, all natural, and gourmet chocolates are all the rage.

This attention on premium chocolate has elevated it to star status on restaurant menus around the country. At the Cabana Grille, it is the Lava Cake and armed with this recipe and a bottle of Port you can replicate this experience at home.

Chocolate Lava Cake Preparation Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 12-18 minutes Serves 4 individual cakes

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Preheat oven to 350 degrees 1. Melt the chocolate on low heat in sauce pan or double boiler. Once melted, remove from heat and…

2. Stir in diced butter until it melts.

3. In another bowl, beat eggs and sugar, until it starts to whiten.

4. Stir in melted chocolate and then the flour 5. Butter 4 individual ramekins, and pour in chocolate batter. ( We put a little extra sugar in our bowls as well) 6. Cook 12 minutes and check doneness 7. Tip ramekins upside down on to plates and serve

Hints: You can prepare this recipe a few hours ahead of time and then bake before serving. In buttering the ramekins, butter the bottom first and then the sides – wiping from bottom to top. It will help the chocolate rise even more.

On the baking times, it just depends on how runny you like it. If you like an oozing center, you want the top to be cooked through and the center runny. Just check it with a toothpick after 10-12 minutes. If you don’t like an oozing center, just let it cook a little more and you will have a moist warm chocolate cake. Either way, you cant go wrong.

For an extra touch, serve it with raspberry sauce, Crème Anglaise, or Vanilla ice cream.

Why do these flavors match? Dark chocolates and red wines, including port, have comparable properties, causing the tannins in the wine to enhance the sweetness in the chocolate, while the fruit in the wine brings out the bitter undertones and smokiness in the chocolate.

So the bold tannins and the sweetness found in ports make it a great match to dark chocolates and baking chocolates!

So next time you are at the Cabana Grille save room for a Lava Cake and a glass of Warre’s King Tawny Port or spend a few extra minutes on the wine aisle at the liquor store picking a port to finish dinner with.

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n April 4, 2009, Cordillera Ranch residents and their friends will gather for the Cordillera Ranch Shindig to have “A Good Time for a Good Cause”. This event will be held under the stars and spreading oaks at the beautiful Cordillera Ranch Equestrian Center.

The Cordillera Ranch Social Club, in 2002, agreed that they wanted to do something that would provide support both physically and monetarily for a deserving Kendall County area charity.

It was decided the “Shindig” would be a catered event in the neighborhood park with dinner, dancing and both live and silent auctions. Over 200 people attended and over $25,000 was raised that evening!

Neighbors were so enthusiastic that they soon began planning for another.

The planning and preparation process of Shindig was a great way to meet neighbors and to always be having “A Good Time for a Good Cause”. As the neighborhood grew, so did the number of volunteers and they brought with them a variety of talents, which helped this fun event grow too. Shindigs 2003 and 2004 were held at the Northington Horse Ranch and Cordillera Ranch residents didn’t let the rain of 2003 dampen their generous spirits. Each year the number of Shindig guests and the amount of money

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raised for various area charities has increased.

In 2006 the Cordillera Ranch Shindig Foundation was formed enabling Shindig to donate funds to more than one 501(c)(3) organization. This has made it possible to make a greater impact in the community by broadening the number of people than can benefit from the designated charities.

Shindig 2006 was held at the newly opened Clubs of Cordillera Ranch Pool Complex. Attendance was capped at 750 and over $200,000 was raised for five local charities.

Planning for the 2009 Shindig began last spring. Cordillera Ranch neighbors suggested area 501(c)(3) philanthropies to be considered and again five charities were chosen as recipients of Shindig funds. This year all net proceeds will benefit the Bergheim Volunteer Fire Department, Christian Job Corps of Kendall County, Hill Country Mission for Health, Kendall County Women’s Shelter and the Triple H Equitherapy Center. Each of these charities impacts the lives of our Kendall County neighbors.

• Bergheim Volunteer Fire Department was formed to protect the lives and property of those living in the Bergheim area from the ravages of fire. www.bergheimvfd.org • Christian Job Corps of Kendall County helps unlock the future for men and women by empowering them to meet their educational and employment needs as they move from dependency on others to God’s sufficiency by learning job and life skills. www.cwjckendallcounty.org • Hill Country Mission for Health provides basic health care to low income, uninsured adults residing in Kendall County. They provide much needed services to those who may have limited or no access to medical care. www.missionforhealth.org • Kendall County Women’s Shelter provides a supportive environment where female victims of domestic violence and their children can begin the healing process and receive the supportive services they need to rebuild their lives. www.boernewomensshelter.com • Triple H Equitherapy Center provides a nationally accredited therapeutic, educational, competitive and recreational horseback riding or driving programs for children and adults with disabilities in a safe hill country environment. www.triple-h.org The Stars at Night are Big and Bright is the theme of the upcoming Shindig. This year’s event will feature the culinary talents of Don Strange, www.donstrange.com and music will be provided by Chris Story and the Southern Edge Band, www.chrisstory.net.

Live and silent auctions will include items donated by numerous Hill Country and San Antonio merchants and artists along with many Cordillera Ranch residents.

The Cordillera Ranch Shindig is truly “A Good Time for a Good Cause”.

The Shindig Steering Committee along with Cordillera Ranch neighborhood volunteers are working hard to plan an event that will raise much needed funds for the chosen charities and one that all neighbors will enjoy and be proud of. If you would like more information about attending, donating or underwriting this fun evening, please contact Audrey Bearden, aannbb@gvtc.com or Cindy Taylor, cbt3799@aol.com.

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The valley has huge native pecans, large live oaks and elm trees throughout the expansive valleys on this exceptional ranch. It can only be described as “One of a Kind”. From the stories of pioneers settling in the Cedar Creek Valley in the 19th century, to the amazing native Indian sites, geological features, subterranean caves and sink holes, this ranch is unique. It is a fossil and arrowhead hunters dream. Pinion Pines are scattered in the higher elevations along with huge virgin oak & cedar stands which add to the scenic views from the abundant mountain top vistas! This is a once in a lifetime opportunity, to make an investment that will last for generations to come!

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The ranch is located in the most sought after area of the Texas Hill Country. From the large rock entrance to the lovely 3 bedroom rock home, this property is gorgeous. The property is accessed from a paved farm to market road F.M. 1623 and is only 5 miles west of Blanco, Texas. The amazing hilltop rock home overlooks a vast and scenic countryside. The views are incredible and span across 30 to 40 miles. One can enjoy these fabulous views from the back porch area and from the swimming pool located in the back yard. The early 1900’s era German style rock walls that populate the ranch add to the charm and beauty of this oak covered property. From the higher elevations and vistas to the productive coastal filled fields along the creek bottom areas, this ranch has it all. The very productive fenced fields along the creek are utilized for cutting coastal hay and can be utilized for rotating livestock or horses for grazing.

Wildlife is abundant on the ranch! The ranch has many live oaks, elm and some cedar trees.

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This is a great opportunity to own 892 acres of the Santa Maria Ranch located in the heart of South Texas only 15 miles from Cotulla, TX. This family owned, high-fenced ranch has been under a whitetail management program for 10+ years. The ranch consists of native South Texas whitetails deer and many other species of wildlife. The deer quality on the ranch is enhanced by a wide diversity of native South Texas brush and a good supply of water. The property has an abundance of quail, hogs, dove, bobcats, and all that South Texas has to offer. The roads are well maintained which makes it easy to get around. The ranch house is a 3,000+/- sq. ft. metal building that is completely finished out with 5 bedrooms, 2 baths, a full kitchen, a large pantry, washer/dryer and a large living area which is perfect for entertaining family and guest. The ranch house will currently sleep up to 22 people and has about 1,200 sq. ft. of covered patios and a wooden deck for enjoying the beautiful South Texas sunsets. If you are an avid hunter or you have family and friends that like to hunt, this is definitely the right place for you!

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There are also 2 sets of working cattle pens on the property. Whether you are a hunter, photographer, or just a nature lover, this place can satisfy all those desires.

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ne of the smaller, more selective homebuilders at Cordillera Ranch, Patrick McGrath and McGrath Custom Homes has made a name for building some of the finer homes in the Hill Country. Focusing on a home that he describes as “practical”, McGrath has carved a niche for himself that suits his personality and style. Celebrating his 15th year of homebuilding, McGrath knew early on that this was his calling.

Upon graduating high school, McGrath enrolled at Texas A&M, seeking a degree that would have him following in his father’s footsteps, as an orthopedic surgeon. “I was pre-med for a while, and I changed it to building and construction. I remember calling my mom and telling her what I was doing, and she said ‘I didn’t send my son to college so he could learn how to swing a hammer.’ But I knew that this was the direction I wanted to go. At my sister’s house I had helped do some remodeling when I was 13 or 14. I worked construction when I was younger, and just really enjoyed building. I really think people in homebuilding have a gift for it. Some do, and

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some don’t…but the good ones can visualize things and see them, and it’s effective.”

Hurrying to get out of school, McGrath moved to the San Antonio area to be with his wife, who was finishing nursing school. McGrath immediately entered the homebuilding business. “When I graduated, I worked for Pulte Homes as a superintendent. I did that for 3 years. I enjoyed it, but I wasn’t able to be involved in the process as much as I would have liked. As soon as I got one started, I had to go to the next one. Eventually, I had an opportunity to step out and do my own thing…and built my first house. From there, I was off to the races.”

And ‘off to the races’ he was. Continually working as a homebuilder since 1995, McGrath draws on several inspirations as he creates his homes. “My favorite part is that you’re starting with the raw land and making something from nothing. It also keeps me grounded. I work with guys making $5/hr, all the way to the multi-millionaires that are buying the houses, and it’s nice

to stay grounded…It also helps me to understand what makes you happy, and it’s not always the money. Everybody’s got a kitchen, a toilet, and a bedroom. We’re all people, and you gotta remember that we’re all the same, no matter what kind of house we live in.”

As McGrath built a name for himself, he came in contact with Cordillera Ranch, and a strong partnership was formed. However, McGrath laughs, it had an unflattering beginning. “I bought a lot here 10 years ago when Cordillera Trace was only paved for 2 miles. Back then, I remember the sales guy told me ‘Maybe one day you’ll be a preferred builder out here’ and as the home prices have become more diverse, I was able to find a great niche in this community. Cordillera has done such a great job out here controlling the architecture…and keeping the aesthetic standard. It’s such a unique place out here… and has such a great offering to residents.

They are able to provide such an amazing environment, and I’m honored to be build-

ing exclusively at Cordillera Ranch now.”

Again, McGrath’s niche of building a practical home fits him just fine. “They brought me in because I wanted to build a more affordable home. As a man of faith, I am a very practical thinker and feel there’s a bit more practicality in a $500,000 home. It just fits my personality. As I’ve stepped out of my bubble, I did a couple of specs that were $1 million, but I think I find a greater joy in building a home that I have to get more with less. It’s also part of the challenge in terms of staying in budget.”

McGrath, his wife Amy, and their 5 children live in the Spring Branch area, in a home that was McGrath’s first home to build from design to completion many years ago. An avid biker, McGrath works hard to keep his faith, his health, and his family in good spirits. “God has designed everyone with gifts, and this is what I was made to do.

There are days when it’s frustrating when things don’t go right, but there’s never a day that goes by when I don’t love what I do.”

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Homes are currently available for sale in prestigious Cordillera Ranch.

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beauty to it that really soothes the soul.

What are your hobbies/interests? I actually love anything to do with the outdoors. I was in the commercial diving industry offshore and have a passion for the ocean which is probably my favorite arena.

What’s your favorite sport?

Favorite sporting event you’ve attended?

My favorite sport that I have been involved in is swimming. It’s an individual sport where the clock is your judge and money is not your idol. My favorite sporting event I have attended was watching my daughter win a gold medal in swimming at her State meet when she was 7. I have never been so proud and filled with joy in my life. I was the one crying, she was totally humble.

Favorite quote? John 3:16 Favorite movie? Why? Mel Gibson has had two movies that he has directed that has the strongest message about character and belief. One of the two was Braveheart. They both have romance and violence that simulate the pure passion of willing to die for what you believe in and what is righteous.

What has been your greatest challenge in the real estate business? Chris Hill can tell you this

Name: Gary Peterson Hometown: I grew up in the upper Midwest in a town called Mason City which is in Iowa.

Family: My beautiful daughter Savanna who is 11 and my boy Coltin who is 6 is full of spirit. They are my life and they have truly blessed me.

Age: 47 Education: Bachelors of Science Degree from Iowa State University in Fisheries, Wildlife and Biology. I was there for swimming and fortunately my Dad gave me the perseverance and wisdom to also receive a degree. Thank you Dad.

How did you get into real estate? By my deep desire to leave Houston. I came through the Hill Country in 98’ on the way back to Houston from some time in the mountains of New Mexico and saw how beautiful it was. It just felt like home and I had not found that in all of my travels.

How long have you been with Cordillera Ranch?

Cordillera Ranch has been a part of my life since 1999.

What is your favorite aspect of working in the hill country? I love the outdoors and this area has a rugged

one. My greatest challenge has been sitting in the office and doing the administrative paper work. I love the details in a contract and fighting for my customer’s best interest, however, everything beyond that is where I am challenged. I can tell you the details of every lot, rock, tree and home. I am just not an office guy.

What has been your most rewarding experience in the business? I have helped customers who have been around the world looking for a place to call home and to retire. They are making one of the most important decisions in their life for their family. My reward is their trust and faith in my knowledge to help educate them in their best interest.

What has been the most rewarding experience in the industry? My most rewarding experience in the industry is selling property in a development that I personally believe in. I was always involved in operations in my diving and oil field days and that was self fulfilling. When you are selling something, the fulfillment comes from a core belief in your product.

Favorite aspect or feature at Cordillera Ranch? My favorite aspect is the people. You really have a great diversity of people from all over the world. It has been very rewarding being able to share a part of their life. My favorite feature is the raw natural beauty of the creek canyons, with Spring Creek, Swede Creek and Panther Creek.

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cAlendAr of Events

March / April 2009 The Clubs of Cordillera Ranch www.clubsofcordilleraranch.com 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.cordillerasocialclub.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 Men’s Bible Study

March 4 KERRVILLE: Texas Heritage Coffeehouse Open Mic night for writers, musicians and artists. Hours are 7 to 10 p.m. Schreiner University Cailloux Activity Center. www.texasheritagemusic.org 830/792-1945 March 5-29 KERRVILLE: Inspirations Kerrville Art Club’s annual juried show features work by some of the best artists in the area. Kerr Arts & Cultural Center, 228 Earl Garrett. www.kacckerrville.com 830/895-2911 March 6 FREDERICKSBURG: First Friday Art Walk Tour fine arts galleries offering special events and extended viewing hours. www.fbgartgallery.com 830/990-8151 March 7 CORDILLERA RANCH: Junior Shooting Clinic. Time: 9:00am - 11:00am. Fee: $70 (minimum of 3 and maximum of 8 participants) This is a great opportunity for youngsters to learn to shoot with Ralph Winingham, a certified instructor with the National Sporting Clays Association. To sign up, contact Shane at sreynolds@cordilleraranch.com or call the Outfitter Center at 830.336.4823.

BOERNE: Chuck Wagon Cook-Off & Heritage Gathering. Up to 20 authentic, antique chuck wagons compete for the best chicken-fried steak, potatoes, beans, bread and fruit cobbler. Agricultural Heritage Museum. www.agmuseum.org 830/249-6007 March 7, 14, 21 BLANCO: Learn To Fish Family Fishing Day. Children learn basic fishing skills and safety at the river through games, booths and help from fishing

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experts. Blanco State Park. 830/833-4333 March 10 - 13 CORDILLERA RANCH: Junior Golf Camp - Equestrian Camp - Tennis, Sports and Adventure Camp.

March 10 SPRING BRANCH: Full Moon Meander. Join the Park Interpreter for a walk along the river and trails of the park guided by the light of the full moon. Guadalupe River State Park. www.honeycreekfriends.com 830/438-2656 March 12 KERRVILLE: An Evening with Robert Earl Keen in Concert. Proceeds benefit the Hill Country Youth Orchestra. Kathleen C. Cailloux Theater.

830/896-9393 CORDILLERA RANCH: The Spring Sporting Clays league begins and runs for 7 weeks. Each team member will shoot 400 targets during the 6 weeks.

League targets may be shot Tuesday through Sunday on designated days and times determined by each team in advance. Form your own team of 4 or register as an individual or pair and we’ll put you on a team. The last day to shoot League targets will be Saturday, May 2nd. Don’t forget to join us for the League Wrap-Up Party that same day, Saturday, May 2nd at 3:00pm.

Fee: $149 per shooter (shells not included) March 13-15 BANDERA: Texas Equestrian Trail Riders & HCSNAP Trail Ride Offers trail riding fun in 5,400acre Hill Country State Natural Area. www.hcsnap.org 830/796-4413 March 14 BOERNE: Second Saturday Art & Wine. On Second Saturdays the galleries of Boerne host

Cooking Club Fine Wine Club

joint openings from 5 pm to 8 pm. Come out and enjoy a glass of wine and the latest offerings on the Boerne Art Scene.

BANDERA: Wild Hog Explosion Features team competition for all ages in wild-hog catching, pork rib barbecue cook-off, hog kissing contest, arts & crafts, piggy pictures and more. Mansfield Park. www.wildhogexplosion.com 800/364-3833 March 14-15 BOERNE: Market Days Includes arts & crafts, antiques, collectibles, unusual items and great food. Main Plaza. www.mainstreetinboerne.com 830/249-5530 or 210/844-8193 March 14, 21, 28 BANDERA: Cowboys on Main Includes a Western display in front of the Bandera County Courthouse with strolling musicians on Bandera’s Main Street. www.banderacowboycapital.com 800/364-3833 March 17-19 CORDILLERA RANCH: Short Game Clinic. Focus on chipping, pitching, bunkers and putting.Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm. Fee: $75 total or $25/person.

March 20-21 GRUENE: Roger Creager. Gruene Hall, 1281 Gruene Road. 830/606-1281. www.gruenehall.com CORDILLERA RANCH: Men’s Inter-Club Match vs. Escondido. Individual or Four-Ball Match Play.

Fee: $175 includes golf, cart, food and prizes.

March 21-22 CORDILLERA RANCH: Sporting Clays Club Championship. The first Cordillera Ranch Sporting Clays Club Championship. Saturday morning will offer a

100 bird prelim, plus a 50 bird wobble trap competition. The main event, featuring 200 targets, will begin Saturday afternoon and conclude Sunday with 100 targets each day.We hope all of the club shooters will join us for a late afternoon party on Sunday to award the first Club Championship.

NEW BRAUNFELS: New Braunfels Railroad Museum Annual Train Show. Features model and toy trains, railroad videos, caps, tee shirts, books and memorabilia sales; operating model railroads; and restored speeder display. An open house occurs at the 102-year-old I&GN Depot.

Proceeds benefit the museum. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.

New Braunfels Civic Center, 375 S.Castell Ave. 830/627-2447, www.newbraunfelsrailroadmuseum.org GRUENE: Old Gruene Market Days More than 100 vendors offer crafted items, collectibles and packaged Texas foods. www.gruenemarketdays. com 830/832-1721 March 25 CORDILLERA RANCH: The Spring Wobble Trap league begins and runs for 4 weeks. Each league shooter will shoot 200 targets during the 4 weeks (50 targets each week). League targets will be shot each Wednesday. This is an individual shooting event. Don’t forget to join us for the League WrapUp Party at 7:30pm on April 15th. Fee: $60 per shooter (shells not included) March 27 GRUENE: Leon Russell. Begins at 8 p.m. Gruene Hall, 1281 Gruene Road. 830/606-1281, www.gruenehall.com March 28 GRUENE: Casey Donahew Band. Begins at 9 p.m. Gruene Hall, 1281 Gruene Road. 830/6061281, www.gruenehall.com March 28-29 CORDILLERA RANCH:Third Annual 2009 Cordillera Cup. Ryder Cup Format (Four-Ball, Four-Some and Singles). Fee: $125 includes food, tee-gifts and prizes.

(Cart fee not included).

April 2 CORDILLERA RANCH: Guest Day. Guest fee is $47.50 and members may bring up to three guests.

Complimentary food, margaritas and sodas served on the golf course.

April 4 CORDILLERA RANCH: Cordillera Ranch Shindig, “A Good Time for a Good Cause”. Cordillera Ranch residents and their friends will gather for this event that will be held under the stars and spreading oaks at the beautiful Cordillera Ranch Equestrian Center. This year’s event will feature the culinary talents of Don Strange, www.donstrange.com and music will be provided by Chris Story and the Southern

Edge Band, www.chrisstory.net. Live and silent auctions will include items donated by numerous Hill Country and San Antonio merchants and artists along with many Cordillera Ranch residents. If you would like more information about attending, donating or underwriting this fun evening, please contact Audrey Bearden, aannbb@gvtc.com or Cindy Taylor, cbt3799@aol.com.

April 4-5, 25-26 KERRVILLE: Texas Gun & Knife Show. Buy, sell and trade guns, knives, hunting gear, books and jewelry. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Hill Country Youth Exhibit Center, 3705 Hwy. 27 E. 830/285-0575.

contest and live music. Agricultural Heritage Museum. 830/249-6007, www.agmuseum.org CORDILLERA RANCH: Kayak Fishing on Choke Canyon Reservoir. 7:00 am to 5:00 pm. Want to try something new? How about kayak fishing on one of South Texas` best bass lakes? Join us for a day of bass fishing at Choke Canyon reservoir. Contact Shane at sreynolds@cordilleraranch.com or at 830.336.4823 for more information.

COMFORT: 12th Heritage Foundation Tour of Homes. Stroll along the quaint streets and take a peek into some of the historic homes. Hours are noon to 5 p.m. 830/995-4644, 830/995-3034.

April 4-19 FREDERICKSBURG: More than 200 acres of flower fields are in bloom. Includes a farm store, nursery, walking trail, Butterfly Haus and Trial Gardens. Enjoy music on the weekends. Wildseed Farms.

830/990-8080, www.wildseedfarms.com

April 18-19 BOERNE: 15th Annual TX Corvette Association Open Car Show. The Texas Corvette Association is proud to present the 16th annual TCA Car Show in Boerne, Texas on April 19, 2008. For more information, call Pat Martinat 210/226-5386.

April 4, 11, 18, 25 BANDERA: Cowboys on Main. Includes a Western display in front of the Bandera County Courthouse with strolling musicians on Bandera’s Main Street from 1 to 4 p.m. Downtown Main Street.

800/364-3833, www.banderacowboycapital.com

NEW BRAUNFELS: Folkfest. 830/629-6504, www.nbheritagevillage.com

April 11 CORDILLERA RANCH: Blockbuster Demo Day. Come try the hottest and best golf equipment available! Companies represented include Taylor Made, Callway, Titleist, Cobra, Ping, Nike, Adams, Cleveland and more, BOERNE: 2nd Saturday Art & Wine. On Second Saturdays the galleries of Boerne host joint openings from 5 pm to 8 pm. Come out and enjoy a glass of wine and the latest offerings on the Boerne Art Scene.

April 11-12 BOERNE: Boerne Market Days. Take beautiful small-town surroundings, dozens of vendors from all over Texas, arts & crafts, antiques, collectibles, unusual items & great food, & you have Market Days! To be held at Main Plaza. For more info, call David at 830-249-5530 or 210/844-8193.

April 17-19 CORDILLERA RANCH: Men’s Match Play Championship. Individual match play flighted by handicap.

Players guaranteed two matches. Fee: $75 FREDERICKSBURG: The Peddler Show. Offers a one-of-a-kind shopping experience. Gillespie County Fairgrounds, Hwy. 16 S. 512/358-1000, www.peddlershow.com April 18 BOERNE: Antique Tractor Show & Pull. Includes a tractor parade, tractor pull, home-baked pie

April 24 - 26: BANDERA: Ranch Heritage Weekend. Includes special exhibits and demonstrations of ranching skills, activities for children, vendors, hayrides and more. Hill Country State Natural Area. E-mail: bobby.Reynolds@hughes.net 830/796-4413, www.hcsnap.org April 25 BANDERA: Rodeo - Enjoy the thrill of bull riding and favorite rodeo events. Includes a calf scramble and mutton busting for children. Twin Elm Guest Ranch. 830/796-3628, www.twinelmranch.com CORDILLERA RANCH: Ladies Shooting Clinic plus Camp Cooking. 9:00 am to 12 pm Instructor Ralph Winingham will cover shotgun safety and dynamics of shooting in addition to practice time on the sporting clays course. This clinic is a relaxed, noncompetitive atmosphere for both beginning and experienced women to shoot and receive direct feedback in our small group setting. Participants are encouraged to bring your own gun, but it`s not necessary, as we`ll have guns available. After the shooting course, participants will be treated to a short camp cooking demo with Ralph.

Fee: $70. Minimum of 3 and maximum of 7. To sign up, call Shane at 830/336.4823 or via email at sreynolds@cordilleraranch.com.

KERRVILLE: Kerr County Market Days. More than 75 vendors from around the Hill Country offer arts & crafts, woodwork items, handcrafted furniture, toys, quilts, pottery, jewelry, native plants and produce, jams and jellies and more. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Kerr County Courthouse, 710 Main St. E-mail: kerrmarket@aol.com. 830/8957962, www.kerrmarketdays.org

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Here’s a list of some of the Cordillera Ranch Family who have been in the news recently. Congratulations!

Dr. Ron Duncan, of Turf Ecosystems, recently released his new book Water Quality in Turfgrass. Dr. Duncan is an industry leader in plant breeding and environmental stress tolerance in grass crops. This was the ninth book he’s been involved in. One of the most recent breakthroughs by Duncan is his development of the SeaIsle paspalum grasses which can be irrigated with high salt content water, such as seawater. This development has revolutionized the golf course business because of limited supply of high quality irrigation water. Find more about Dr. Duncan and his accomplishments at www.turfecosystems.com Dr. John Brazil, President of Trinity University and longtime Cordillera Ranch homeowner, recently announced that he will retire from the presidency of Trinity University in January 2010. Brazil has held the top position at Trinity since 1999 and during his time in charge he has overseen a successful $200 million capital campaign and seen the university amass a $1 billion endowment.

Congratulations John, now you have more time for golf!

• After a two week lull, the weekend of Friday 13th started the most recent wave. On February 13, Janet Kramer made her first career ace on the 7th hole when she aced the 122 yard hole with a 7 iron. What made the feat more impressive is that there was dense fog and Janet did not realize she made a Hole-In-One until arriving at the green.

Not to be outdone, her playing partner Eldon Kramer then promptly holed out his bunker shot for a birdie 2! How about a total score of 3?

• On February 15, Jim Thor aced the 16th hole from 133 yards with his 9 iron. This is his first ace and it only took him 46 years!

• Also on February 15, Dr. Jerry Merritt aced the16th from 133 yards with his 9 iron. This is his second ace on the 16th as he made the first Hole-In-One ever recorded on that hole on July 2, 2006! To celebrate the feat, rumor has it that Doc stepped to the tee on 17 and smoked his tee shot by his much younger and stronger playing partners (we won’t mention any names here to protect egos) who immediately started calling for congress to investigate what A Hole In One barrage is upon us. So far, we have had 22 Doc has been taking. aces since the golf course opened in June 2006 and twice If you know of someone in the we have had two aces made on the same day. There have community who does something already been four aces made in 2009.

• On January 29, Tab Birdwell kicked the year off with his Hole-In-One on the 16th with an 8 iron from 131 yards.

newsworthy please email it to magazine@cordilleraranch.com.

Key Contact List:

Clubs of Cordillera Ranch

Visitors Center – 830-336-3570 Cordillera Ranch Sales Staff – 830-336-3570

Tracy Harris 210-240-5840 Kevin Best 210-260-5111 Gary Peterson 210-365-7565 Rick Grimes 210-818-2882

tkeyser@cordilleraranch.com

Property Owner’s Association

Outdoor Director (Rod/Gun/River Clubs)- Shane Reynolds

Architectural Review Committee

Tennis Pro – Glenn Barton 830-336-4660 gbarton@cordilleraranch.com Equestrian Manager – Kassandra Leachman

Mike Sheridan - 830-336-3570 msheridan@cordilleraranch.com Valerie Shaw - 830-336-3570 – vshaw@cordilleraranch.com

Cabana Grille – 830-336-3415 General Manager – Ted Keyser 830-336-4024 Food & Beverage Director – Patrick Connell 830-336-3417 pconnell@cordilleraranch.com

Director of Membership Sales – Rod Boyle

830-336-3544

rboyle@cordilleraranch.com

Director of Golf – Marc DeWall 830-336-4653 mdewall@cordilleraranch.com

830-336-4823 sreynolds@cordilleraranch.com

830-336-4660 kleachman@cordilleraranch.com

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Chris Hill, Rick Grimes, Tracy Harris, Rod Boyle, Gar y Peter son & Kevin Best

hen you are thinking of buying or selling property in Cordillera Ranch look no further than the Cordillera Ranch Realty team to help you. We know the property and values better than anyone.

Already in 2009 the Cordillera Ranch sales team has been involved in more than $8 million worth of lot and home sales in the community.

See the following pages for some of the homes we currently have listed.

For more photos and virtual tours visit our website at www.cordilleraranchrealty.com

Contact Us Today About the Numerous Financing Options Available for Cordillera Ranch Homes and Homesites.

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194 Augusta $1,149,900

4,495 Square Feet

This rustic hill country home built by McGrath Custom Homes offers golf course & hill country views with stylish outdoor living on 1.04 oak covered acres less than ½ mile from clubhouse.

4 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom, oversized 3 car garage Large game room, wine room, 2 indoor masonry fireplaces, summer kitchen, entry courtyard with water feature Granite countertops throughout entire home Hand-hewn beam trusses in family room, balcony, game room and porch Gorgeous travertine, wood and tile flooring Custom faux painting in family room & kitchen Wired for stereo, security system and computer networking Master shower and bath has custom stone surround Luxury stainless steel appliance package LP gas for cook top, fireplaces and furnaces Elegant Price Pfister plumbing fixtures throughout Full Golf membership available

6 Augusta $3,100,000

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 Mi’ele appliances and an abundance of counter space Coffee bar in master bathroom Two-sided salt water aquarium visual in both study and entry way The ultimate outdoor living area with a fireplace, cascading waterfall pool, hot tub and a full outdoor kitchen State of the art Zenpanion electronic/audio/visual home automation system Private outdoor putting green Golf simulator room and golf cart garage Numerous water features The price includes a Full Golf Membership ($60,000 value)

586 Clubs Drive $1,350,000

4,219 square feet

This beautiful home was designed by Gustavo Arrendondo and built by Stadler Custom Homes.

It includes fabulous views of the Guadalupe River valley and is on a 1+ acre lot just ¼ mile from the clubhouse at Cordillera Ranch.

4 Bedrooms 4.5 Baths with 3 car garage Fabulous private interior courtyard with a tranquil water feature Gourmet kitchen with gorgeous granite counters, stainless appliances and a Sub Zero refrigerator A convenient butler’s pantry Built in bookcases in study and family room

Oversized shower in master bathroom Covered outdoor living area that takes in the magnificent views Private balconies in both upstairs bed rooms Overhead storage in garage Price includes a Full Golf membership ($60,000 value!)

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3383 RIO CORDILLERA $1,425,000

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 and fireplace with 1 car garage Thermador professional stainless steel appliances including a 6 burner-griddle cook top, double ovens, warming drawer and 48” built-in Elegant slate, wood and travertine flooring 180 bottle built-in wine cooler Sound system is throughout the house and outdoor kitchen Outdoor kitchen with DCS grill and fireplace Media room with HP projector and 96” screen Keith Zars Pool with pebble-tec finish and automated salt water system Full Golf membership available

325 Park ridge $2,150,000

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 and 3 car garage Luxurious master suite with circular spa, sauna, coffee bar and private exercise room Elegant country kitchen with gourmet touches including Wolf stainless steel oven, hidden super-sized pantry and cabinets galore A secluded 2nd floor casita with a kitchenette & optional separate entry Handsome burgundy hued library lined with hardwood shelves and white marble fireplace Sprawling outdoor living area offers multiple sitting areas with sound system, flat screen TV’s and fireplace Remote control bug screen completes the outdoor living area and 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 The price includes a Full Golf membership ($60,000 value)

104 BIG HORN $525,000

2,800 square feet

Enjoy the Texas Hill Country from your private back patio on this nearly 4 acre corner lot.

Natural Sisterdale stone accents this perfect family home Panoramic views from the outside living area remind you of why you moved to the hill country Open floor plan with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths Game room with plenty of storage which can also become the 4th bedroom Spacious kitchen with an abundance of counter space Large office with hardwood floors off of the master suite Optional Ranch membership available Professionally landscaped yard with sprinkler system

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213 Rio Cordillera - under contract $1,100,000

4,333 square feet

Stunning Old World style home built by Authentic Custom Homes is nestled among beautiful live oaks on 3+ acres.

This home offers optimum privacy and the ability to take full advantage of the natural features of the lot.

4 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms and a 3 car garage A cozy private entry courtyard Guest quarters with private entry off of courtyard Spacious master suite with a vaulted ceiling Master bath with walk-in shower and jetted tub His and her vanities and walk-in closets Outdoor living room with fireplace and vented grill Large laundry area with abundant workspace/hobby island Thermador/Bosch stainless steel appliance package with 6 burner gas cooktop Durable low maintenance vinyl windows with double insulated low E energy efficient glass High speed Cat 5 and RG 6 wiring throughout Custom designed trim and cabinetry Radiant heat barrier “Tech Shield” roof decking

145 RIVERWOOD $949,000

3,647 Square Feet + 720 Square Foot Casita

Beautiful one story home with a casita and spacious living on 2.03 acres with gorgeous views of the Guadalupe River valley. This is a great buy! Built by Burdick / Christofilis Single story 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath with 3 car garage Fabulous casita/guest suite with 720 square feet of living area Covered patio with 630 square feet and a wood burning fireplace Roof is a Monier flat concrete tile shake Custom alder cabinets, granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances Water softener and RO unit Split master suite with covered porch access Spacious master bath with whirlpool tub and separate shower Hand troweled walls in common areas Breakfast nook opens to family room Master Ranch Membership available

120 ACKER - under contract $2,275,000

6,600 square feet

This Spectacular home on 24 acres fronting on the banks of the Guadalupe River offers state of the art country living with every possible comfort and beautiful surroundings.

5 bedroom, 4.5 baths with a 3 car garage Rustic scored and stained concrete floors in living area Long leaf pine floors in the study & dining room Fabulous architectural details such as arched entry & beamed ceilings Hand troweled walls & wrought iron accents Gourmet commercial grade kitchen True butler’s pantry including wine chiller Vast covered outdoor living area Approx 1,200 feet of river frontage, easy access Year round spring fed creek on the property

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117 Riverwood $698,500 3,328 square feet This traditional Hill Country home nestled on a gorgeous 2.82 acre lot with great privacy. No detail has been overlooked from the large cedar beams, travertine/wood floors, interior rock detail, and open floor plan make this a must see in Cordillera! This home comes with the right to purchase a Master Full Golf Membership.

3 bedroom 2 baths with 2 half baths Travertine & Wood floors throughout Large open gourmet kitchen 100% hill country stone and stucco Standing seam metal roof Large cedar beams in family room & kitchen Large front and back porches Granite countertops in kitchen & master bath Private gated entry Full Golf Membership Available

192 Riverwood $1,215,000

4,567 square feet

This beautiful home built by Stadler Custom Homes with a unique floor plan on 2.17 acres located less than ½ mile from the breathtaking 62+ acre private Guadalupe River park in Cordillera Ranch 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms 3 car garage with overhead storage Stunning views from the front terrace off upstairs game room Front courtyard with views from home office Back covered patio with views from master suite, living room and dining room Gourmet kitchen with granite counters and island Fabulous outdoor living with kitchen & double sided fireplace Custom built in wet bar Beautiful Texas Hill Country landscaping The price includes a Full Golf Membership ($60,000 value!)

69 AUGUSTA $1,450,000

4,024 square feet

This home not only overlooks the 15th hole of the Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course, but it also has an extraordinary view of the Guadalupe River Valley.

In this 4 bedroom, 4.5 bath home you will find all of the quality and character that you would expect in a Robert S. Thornton, Great Homes/Dave Morris design Designed to feature views of the Twin Sisters horizon, fairways and other golf course features from main living areas and master bedroom Master bath includes walk-in shower, concrete vanity tops and closet fully accessorized by California Closets Large great room with high ceilings. Stunning limestone fireplace, reclaimed long-leaf pine truss beams and breathtaking hill country views Oversized formal dining room and adjacent wet bar-perfect for holiday entertaining Ground floor guest room that duals as a home office or exercise room with full bath and exterior access Private study overlooking golf course views with reclaimed long-leaf pine slat wall for photo and art arrangements Detached cabana with wet bar, cooking center and restroom for outdoor entertaining Open kitchen with spectacular reclaimed long-leaf pine

custom cabinetry, designer appliances, walk-in pantry, polished concrete and formed stainless countertops Two car enclosed garage, porte-cochere and golf cart storage with golf equipment locker and hobby sink for the golf enthusiast Full Golf membership available

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141 Riverwood

Upcoming Homes

$1,390,000 5,221 Square Feet This hill country paradise designed by Gustavo Arredondo and built

by Stadler Custom Homes located on 2 acres is just a few minute walk from the breathtaking 62+ acre private Guadalupe River park in Cordillera Ranch.

Private interior courtyard with double sided fireplace 4 bedroom, 4 full bath, 2 half baths and 3 car Garage Hand scraped wood floors Wood beam accents throughout Gourmet kitchen with gas cooktop Numerous exquisite ceiling

treatments Summer kitchen at spacious covered patio Game room with patio access Custom designed cabinetry Private terrace off of master bedroom Full Golf Membership available

84 river crossing $875,000 4,462 Square Feet This gorgeous Texas Hill Country style home on 2.06 acres is a great combination of form and function.

4 bedroom 4.5 baths with 3 car garage Travertine tile in main living area Handscraped wood flooring in dining room and study Large back porch with outdoor kitchen Kitchen features granite countertops, separate pantry and

butler’s pantry Large open gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances Custom knotty alder cabinets 100% hill country stone and stucco Standing seam metal roof Slated for completion December 2008

75 winged foot $2,650,000 6,543 Square Feet A Mediterranean style retreat with a spectacular view of the golf course,Twin Sisters and lake. Enjoy this view from your spacious covered patio equipped with a cooking center and fireplace or from your 720 sq ft balcony.

Custom hand-carved front doors 5 spacious bedrooms, 5 full bath rooms, 2 half bathrooms, 3 car garage 2 game rooms for family enjoyment and entertainment, private study Butler’s area for a carefree lifestyle Bar for entertainment, piano room, elegant spiral staircase Kitchen features barrel ceiling, granite countertops, separate pantry and butler’s pantry Master bedroom features patio & courtyard, washer/dryer in closet for

convenience Master bathroom features a rain shower/steam unit with tile seat, beverage center, whirlpool tub, his and her vanities for a refreshing way to start and end your day Covered patio with a cooking center, fireplace and a view of the lake and #6 green for enjoyment and entertainment Enormous covered balcony Stone/stucco exterior with Claymex tile roof Full Golf Membership Available

44 Granadilla $799,900 3,932 square feet Traditional Texas Hill Country home built by McGrath Custom Homes with a great floor plan nestled on a gorgeous wooded 2+ acre lot.

5 bedroom, 5 baths, gameroom/ media room, large open family room, unfinished bonus room Ceramic tile and wood flooring Granite countertops in kitchen & master baths Standing seam galvanized metal roof Large, open front and back porches Eastern white pine interior beams with sandblasted finish

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Large gourmet style kitchen with luxury stainless steel appliances Knotty alder cabinets in kitchen and master bath Custom glazing in family room, dining & kitchen LP gas for cooktop, future gas grill and fireplace 100% masonry with over ¾ of exterior covered in Hill Country Stone

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Cordillera Ranch Realty Homes for Sale 1 - 194 Augusta 2 - 6 Augusta 3 - 586 Clubs Drive 4 - 213 Rio Cordillera - UNDER CONTRACT 5 - 325 Park Ridge 6 - 104 Big Horn 7 - 3383 Rio Cordillera 8 - 145 Riverwood 9 - 120 Acker - UNDER CONTRACT 10 - 117 Riverwood 11 - 192 Riverwood 12 - 69 Augusta 13 - 141 Riverwood 14 - 147 Augusta - SOLD 15 - 84 River Crossing 16 - 75 Winged Foot 17 - 44 Granadilla

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