Cordillera Ranch Living Magazine - November/December 2009

Volume 1, Issue 7

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November/December 2009

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his is a special issue of Cordillera Ranch Living for several reasons.

For starters, this marks the one year anniversary of the publication. We’ve come a long way with it in the past year and it has been a lot of fun to produce. A lot of credit goes to Ben Schooley and his team at Schooley Media Ventures for understanding how to produce a product that is on par with the quality of this community. There are many more great things ahead that I hope you will continue to find both interesting and entertaining about the community and the people who make it so special.

The feature story in this issue is centered around the completion of the new clubhouse at Cordillera Ranch. This is a very historic event in the community and we wanted to give you a behind the scenes look at the people and thought process involved in making it what it is. We could not have had a better team of professionals involved in this project.

From the very beginning to the end of the clubhouse project, everyone involved brought an incredible amount of knowledge, integrity and a desire to make it happen on time, on budget and most importantly, deliver a finished product that meets the high standards of all involved with Cordillera Ranch. I can’t say enough good things about these companies and people so I’ll just say THANK YOU!

Those of you who were able to attend the C Star member guest party at the clubhouse or were one of the more than 600 members who were at the grand opening party on October 10 know that the new facilities offer an incredible amount of flexibility for our membership. If you haven’t been here to experience it yet, make sure to contact Rod Boyle and schedule a tour. I also encourage you to bring your friends and family out to show it off, its something for everyone to be proud of.

Thanks for your support of the Cordillera Ranch Living magazine and making the first year a success. We want to continue to feature people and stories that you want to know more about. If you have any ideas for stories or questions about the community that you think we should feature please feel free to email me.

Enjoy,

Chris Hill Vice President Cordillera Ranch chill@cordilleraranch.com

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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 Jeanna Goodrich – Associate Publisher jeanna@schooleymediaventures.com Cordillera Ranch Development Corporation Chris Hill – Vice President chill@cordilleraranch.com

Creative Director: Laura Kaples

Operations Manager: Alison Turner

Assistant Operations Manager: Michelle Decker

Contact: Cordillera Ranch Living Magazine 113 South Plant, Suite F 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.

RELATIONSHIPS, DETAILS & SERVICE...

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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.

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Contents 10: Shopping

Holiday Gift Ideas in the Heart of Boerne

16: 2009 Texas Hill Country Holiday Festivities 20: Club News

A Place for Mind & Body – The New Fitness and Spa Center at Cordillera Ranch

28: Home Tour

34

David & Ellen Tippetts

34: Feature

The Cordillera Ranch Clubhouse – The Sculpture or Comfort & Elegance

44: Builders’ Gallery

Authentic Custom Homes

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46: Special Interiors Section

The Cordillera Ranch Clubhouse – The Story Behind The Details

58: Cordillera Life

The Clubhouse Grand Opening

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60: Dining Buffalo: A Healthy Alternative to Beef 62: Staff Feature –

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68: Calendar of Events 71: In The News 8 | November / December 2009

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Accentric Julia Knight Serving Ware Enamel on Aluminum $45 - $160

Calamity Jane’s Antique Red Fleur De Lis Pots $60 - $80

Catrina’s at the Ranch Pheasant Tree Ornaments $40 each

The Green Bull Fine Jewelry Collections $400 - $2700

Garden Path Gallery “Bear Bump” Bronze Sculpture $2100

Heart’s Home Acoustics Bourgeois Slope D Premium Red Spruce & Mahogany $4195

Barkley’s Home & Ranch All-leather Ladies’ Fashion Belts $50 - $170

Celeste Kurt Men Designs All-leather with silver and stone studs $165 - $375

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Cordillera Ranch

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Burdick & Christofilis, Ltd.

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interview each builder to find the

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your criteria.

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By Alison Turner

Dickens on Main: Main Street Boerne receives a Holiday makeover as all the lampposts are decorated with wreathes and banners, streets are shutdown to all but pedestrians and the occasional horse-drawn carriage.

Attendees are taken back in time to the 19th century when Boerne was originally settled as they stroll down Main Street taking in the holiday sights and sounds. Everyone gets into the act as carolers serenade passers-by and shop owners dress in Victorian Era garb.

Come enjoy the crisp winter air, pick up your Christmas presents and stay to enjoy the parade. Dickens on Main takes place the weekends of November 27-28 and Dec 4-5.

Weihnachten in Fredericksburg:

During the Holiday Season, Fredericksburg is home to Weihnachten in Fredericksburg. Weihnachten is the German observance of Christmas. Come enjoy the three-day Christmas market and festival complete with a Christmas parade, Christmas Tree Forest, live entertainment and traditional German food and other delicious refreshments.

With the exception of the parade, which travels along Main Street, Weihnachten activities take place on Marktplatz in downtown Fredericksburg.

Weihnachtsmarkt takes place November 20 through the 22nd.

Fiestas Navidenas y Fiesta de las Luminarias: Christmas season in San

Antonio has a Mexican flair. Festivals include the four-day Fiestas Navidenas in Market Square and Las Posadas, a reenactment of the Holy Family’s search for an inn during which children go door-to-door seeking shelter. The most spectacular holiday event is the river parade and lighting ceremony known as the Fiesta de las Luminarias. Taking place in late November, this event celebrates the illumination of over 122,000 twinkling lights, suspended in the trees along world famous San Antonio River Walk. Meandering through the city’s center, the Riverwalk is transformed by thousands of decorative lights. The Fiesta de las Luminarias runs from December 4-20 and Fiestas Navidenas takes place on on December 5th.

Old Gruene Market Days Festival and Wassailfest: Christmas in New

Braunsfels isn’t complete without Old Gruene Market Days and Wassailfest.

The Christmas Market Days Festival

includes a lighting ceremony, open shops and restaurants, and entertainment in the historic district. Wassailfest is an event downtown that includes wassail tastings (wassail is a hot spiced punch common in Germanic countries) and strolls through the historic downtown district.

Christmas in Comfort: The annual Christmas in Comfort festival welcomes holiday shoppers to Comfort. The downtown historic district is blocked off to allow more than 150 vendor booths to fill the streets including a food court, visit from Santa, and daylong music and entertainment culminating in a lighted parade traveling down High Street after dark. Tourists and locals alike have enjoyed Christmas in Comfort for over 20 years. Christmas in Comfort takes place November 28.

Johnson City: Johnson City, President Lyndon B. Johnson’s boyhood town, is a must see if you are a fan of Christmas lights and decorations.

The historic Blanco County Courthouse celebrates Christmas Hill Country style with 100,000 lights just down the street from the Pedernales Electrical Co-op headquarters, where a million lights outline trees and buildings. Take a carriage ride beneath the festive

decorations to truly take in the holiday ambiance. The Johnson family will light the Christmas tree on the LBJ Ranch Dec. 16 as they have done each of the past 38 years. Visitors will enjoy a traditional candle-lit German Christmas tree and enjoy cookies at the SauerBeckmann Living History Farm, located in LBJ State Park. Johnson City’s holiday festivities take place November 27-28.

St. Nikolaus Market in Fredericksburg:

During the Holiday Season, Fredericksburg is home to St. Nikolaus Markt in Fredericksburg in celebration of Weihnachten or the German observance of Christmas. Come enjoy the Christmas market and festival complete with a Christmas parade, Christmas Tree Forest, live entertainment and traditional German food and other delicious refreshments. With the exception of the parade, which travels along Main Street, St. Nikolaus Markt activities take place on Marktplatz in downtown Fredericksburg on December 4-5.

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W. K. Shumpes Co. W. K. “Skip” Shumpes, Owner/Broker

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The Mansion at Vista Real 79.6± Acres – Boerne - Kendall County Magnificent 20,000+ sf European-influenced country estate home is set gracefully within +79 acres of manicured Texas Hill Country. Commanding panoramic views, this estate has been designed with attention to sophistication and style. Some of the most luxuriant features are: an expansive 38-foot tall two-story great room with hand-painted frescoes on the arched ceiling, kitchen suite with granite countertops, digital theater with recliner seating for 11, climate-controlled wine cellar and tasting room, a luxurious office framed by dramatic views of the surrounding hill country, elegant ballroom with balcony, a self-contained ground-floor suite for extended family, covered pool with full outdoor kitchen, opulent master suite with massive bath and dressing areas. Additional rooms and features are simply too numerous to list. Located just off IH-10, only 25 min from San Antonio and just 7 min from Boerne.

Substantial furnishings convey with sale. $4,950,000 MLS# 754325

Sierra Vista Ranch – 562± Acres Pipe Creek – Bandera County Magnificent panoramic views highlight your own private Hill Country Ranch. Build your dream house or a mountain cabin – the choices are limitless. Spanish, Live and Lacey oaks, wild cherries, cedar elms and mountain laurels blanket the landscape accented by a winding seasonal creek with sculpted bluffs. Native whitetail deer and turkey call this paradise home – so should you! Located only 30 minutes from San Antonio out Hwy 16. $2,500,000 MLS#623996

Bergheim Game Ranch – 287± Acres – Bergheim – Kendall County Just Listed! The Bergheim Game Ranch consists of gently rolling oak covered hills and deep soiled grass valleys suitable for horses or future development. There are multiple dramatic view hilltops where you can frame your home amid mature live oaks and capture 15 mile vistas. While this ranch can be used now for exotic game or livestock, its long term future is likely to include development of home sites as all the requisite amenities are present - only 35 minutes to San Antonio & 11 miles to Boerne, moderately sloped topography uniformly covered with healthy native hardwoods, paved county road frontage and located within the prestigious Boerne school system. Best of all - it is priced to SELL in today’s market! $2,267,300 MLS#805227 Sierra Peaks Ranch – 260± Acres Pipe Creek – Bandera County Views in every direction – including some of the 5 mile distant Medina Lake. This ranch is a botanical wonderland filled with an extensive variety of native hardwoods – lots of healthy live oaks, madrones & wild cherries.

Fabulous scenic building sites – just pick the view direction of your choice! Easy access to San Antonio via Hwy 16 and Bump Gate Road. Neighbors are large ranches and native wildlife. What could be better? $1,690,000 MLS# 623978

Canyon Vista Ranch – 351± Acres Pipe Creek – Bandera County Exquisite privacy! You’ll swear you are in the Colorado mountains overlooking miles and miles of green hilltops and valleys - no traffic noise, just the quiet tranquility of the Texas Hill Country, yet only 30 miles to the metropolitan services of San Antonio. Scenic views for your mansion on the hill or a secluded cabin - you decide. Several sites appear suitable for dams to create ponds or lakes, plus plenty of native game. Truly a one-of-a-kind opportunity to acquire significant acreage close to San Antonio an affordable price! $1,475,000 MLS#623992 Park Road 37 Ranch – 114± Acres Bandera County REDUCED!! Perfect weekend ranch only 2 miles from Medina Lake and 30 min from NW San Antonio via Hwy 16 and Park Road 37.

Numerous beautiful building sites which command panoramic views over the fertile valley from atop two level hills at the rear of the property. This ranch offers top notch Texas Hill Country hunting and recreation, including a permanent clear water pond augmented by an existing well. Come see this hard to beat combination of scenic beauty, accessibility and year round recreation! $988,950 $843,600 MLS# 739585

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club news

A Place for

mind

&

body

t h e n e w f i t n e s s a n d s pa c e n t e r

at Cordillera Ranch

by Lindsey Brehm

This is a fast pace world we are living in. Our lives are high stress environments full of countless hours at our jobs, commutes, family and the endless array of activities we all partake in. We often spread ourselves thin trying to get all the things we are responsible for done each day. There is good news in all of this‌things just got easier! With our newfound facility many of the things that before would consume hours out of our day are now at our fingertips and close to the most important place in the world, home.

The Locker & Fitness Center is full of offerings that will not only allow us to use our time more efficiently but also keep us healthy and continue to build lasting relationships with our friends, neighbors and community. From our Fitness Center with state of the art equipment, to Kids Camp, massage therapy, facials, manicures and pedicures, and numerous gathering areas, there is something for everyone.

We all know the importance of being physically active and the health benefits associated with it. The Fitness Center is here to make that happen, featuring the latest and greatest Precor cardio and strength equipment. From treadmills and ellipticals to bikes and a Stepmill, your cardio needs

are covered. We also have a variety of strength machines and free weights to suit the many preferences and styles of weight lifting. Personal Trainers are ready and willing to assist those who prefer a personalized workout developed to make us stronger and focusing on our unique situations.

Group Exercise is one of the latest booms within the fitness spectrum and is a great way to incorporate support, friendship and structure into your fitness routine.

Come try out a class, from yoga to traditional aerobics, you will be motivated to get the most you can from your workout while enjoying a fun, social atmosphere.

A large challenge faced by our membership up to this point has been childcare. Finding a babysitter for those evenings you’d like to enjoy dinner with your significant other, a quick round of golf, or a workout will no longer be the decision maker for your activities. Our childcare facility, Kids Camp, is now available not only as a means of childcare while you participate in the many activities available at the Clubs but also as a place of social interaction and learning for your child. From a new playscape outdoors to computers, games, books and arts and crafts, there is something for every child.

Spa Services are one of the amenities that often require us to travel a significant distance and take time out of our already busy days to “treat ourselves.” Treating yourself is now conveniently located and hassle free. From our massage therapist, Karen Walton, with one of her many massage options including Therapeutic and Swedish to Reflexology and Hot Stone Massages, relaxation and healing are the ultimate outcome. To facials with Amanda MyersStumpf enhancing the look and texture of facial skin as well as providing a sense of relaxation and peace. Your self confidence is sure to increase and you will leave with a general feeling of well being. Manicure and pedicure services are also an option for a quick pick me up and to keep you looking your best.

The Men’s and Women’s locker rooms are available to unwind after a round of golf, spa service or workout or gather and spend time with friends. From shoe service, steam showers, and food and beverage options, the locker room is the ultimate retreat and offers something for everyone.

Our Locker & Fitness Center is here for you. Come experience all it has to offer and enjoy the many services, people, and beautiful scenery that make Cordillera such a wonderful place to call home.

Lindsey Brehm Fitness, Activity and Spa Coordinator The Clubs of Cordillera Ranch

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We have been serving the greater Boerne and Hill Country areas, as well as north San Antonio for 15 years, specializing in landscape design and installation, irrigation systems, and lawn maintenance programs.

We offer the following services: · Landscape Design and Installation · Irrigation Installation and Repair (including water efficient drip irrigation) · Lawn Maintenance programs · Outdoor Kitchens · Hardscapes including: Fire Pits, Seat Walls, Retaining Walls, Patios · Arbors, Pergolas, Split Rail Cedar Fencing, and more Our goal is to serve you and to improve the appearance and value of your property, extending your home into the outdoors. Because we are from here, we know what plants will thrive in our environment, both in respect to wildlife and weather. We will incorporate a variety of plants that blossom at different times to ensure 10 months of color. While not in bloom, strategic placement of evergreen and variegated foliage, along with material color and texture will keep your lawn pleasing year round.

From a new design and installation to revamping your existing landscape, we can help you achieve your ideal outdoor living experience and environment. Call us today. Our staff is ready to assist you.

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home tour

At six o’clock on a cold Tuesday evening, smells of a delicious chicken casserole and orange spice tea filled the kitchen in the home of David and Ellen Tippetts.

By Jeanna Goodrich

28 | November / December 2009

David and Ellen, along with sons John Luke and Sam and daughter Skylar, have been residents of Cordillera Ranch since 2007, when they fell in love with the natural beauty of the Hill Country. A truly welcoming home, the environment outside merges with the environment inside to create a place where nature and comfort compliment each other in style and sophistication. And throughout the home, a family presence—John Luke’s homework on the kitchen table, Sam’s reptile photographs on the walls, Skylar’s paintings on the easel—embrace visitors with kindness and open hearts.

The Tippetts’ journey to Cordillera Ranch began in a big city.

“After living in Houston, we had talked for several years about moving to the Hill Country,” David began, “and Boerne appealed to us for

several reasons. I was in the middle of a trial in Houston when Ellen and I decided to visit Boerne for Dickens on Main. We were in the middle of all the festivities when Ellen said, ‘What do you think about living here?’ and in a ‘weak moment,’ I said, ‘Sure, why not!’”

After visiting several places around Boerne, the Tippettses took a trip to Cordillera. “When we went into the visitors’ center, I walked in and looked out the window and said, ‘Now this is what I’m talking about.’”

Gary Peterson took David and Ellen on a tour of Cordillera, showing them the various available lots. “If we were going to move to the Hill Country, I wanted to

live on a hill,” David had said to Gary. “I was also very interested in the water,” Ellen added, “so Gary showed us the creek and told us about the river.”

When Gary showed them the final lot, David and Ellen knew they belonged at Cordillera. After a ‘four-wheelin’ trip up a road that wasn’t even built yet, Gary took the Tippettses to the top of Mayacama Ridge, where, sure enough, their home now stands. “I turned around and saw that view and I loved it,” David said; “We went back to the visitors’ center to discuss the contract, signed it, and were the proud owners of a lot at Cordillera Ranch.”

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home tour

rocky landscape, the Tippetts’ next step was finding a builder. “Everyone we talked to all said the same thing: You can’t find anyone better than Robert Thornton,” Ellen said. “Stephanie [Latham], Danny [Kreifels], Dave [Morris] and Robert—the way they work together, make such a great team.

They have a fantastic combination of resources for each step of the building process.”

“Robert had spent so much time with it, and with us, throughout the design process, that we didn’t even think about taking our building project anywhere else,” David added; “The building process was incredible.”

Outside, one notices the extraordinary efforts put into melding the house with the nature around it. A two-story home with the entry on the second floor, the design of the house follows the hilltop ridge down to the yard and pool below. Landscaping contours to the shape of the rocky terrain, allowing the natural elements to accentuate the exterior. All of the details come together to further emphasize the Tippetts’ magnificent view of the Hill Country.

“After looking around for quite a while for someone to design our pool, we met Jeff from Pristine Pools,” Ellen said. “His design was unlike any other we’d seen up to that point,” David added. The family admired the way Pristine Pools worked diligently to incorporate the pool into the 30 | November / December 2009

ground without disturbing much of the terrain’s natural shape.

“Even the huge rocks [around the pool] came straight from the ground where the pool is,” David commented.

And with a recommendation from Jeff, the Tippettses found their landscaper: John Vroman Landscapes. Both David and Ellen remarked on how well Pristine Pools and John Vroman Landscapes worked together to create such an aesthetically appealing result, and praised their efforts as a team. “They left nothing undone,” David said. “Every little aspect of the design, installation, and implementation was taken care of.”

Inside, the cave-rock walls, antique wood floors, wooden beams, and sounds of the waterfall from the pool below—

all highlighted, of course, by the panoramic view—bring a beautifully harmonious balance between nature and the cozy comforts of home. Entering the house, warmth, charm, and a peaceful serenity immediately satiate the senses.

“We appreciate the old, recycled, and reclaimed,” Ellen said about the incredibly unique interior furnishings and ornaments.

As a self-proclaimed antique and exotic furniture enthusiast, Ellen did much of the interior decorations herself. “Stephanie [Latham] helped a lot with the interior designs. I had a bunch of different pieces from places all over the world that I knew I wanted to somehow incorporate into different rooms in the house, “ Ellen said, “and Stephanie had a great eye for it; I can’t compliment her enough!”

“Our eclectic tastes consist of cultures from all over the world,” Ellen explained, “but David and I are very Texas-proud!

We love to blend cultural styles and periods and make it our unique home.” An antique, teak door from India beckons entry

into the master bedroom; a piece of wood from South America serves as a small bar across from the kitchen; even the wooden floors are antique salvage, the knots and grains adding an elegant and earthy texture to the main living area.

Ellen’s favorite addition, though, is the handpainted and -crafted Moroccan design from India adorning the ceiling of the entryway. “I knew I wanted to incorporate this into the house in some way, but wasn’t quite sure how. I suggested to Robert that we hang it in the entry, and I think he was skeptical as to how it would turn out,” Ellen laughed, “but it’s such a wonderful piece of art to have as you enter the house. I think it turned out just perfectly!”

Inside and out, the Tippetts’ home is naturally beautiful, and a wonderful place to share with family and friends alike. John Luke, Sam, and Skylar all proclaimed that their favorite part about living at Cordillera Ranch is “being out in nature,” an aspect which the family has integrated into their everyday lives. “The components of nature in the Clubs at Cordillera—the equestrian club, the shooting range, the river—spoke to us as the kind of environment we wanted to be around and how we wanted to raise our kids,” David said.

“We like the natural elements of the home, and of Cordillera—it’s a major part of what drew us out here in the first place.”

Home Tour Checklist: Aprox. 6,000 square feet 5 bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms Builder: Robert Thornton Designer: Dave Morris Pool: Pristine Pools Landscaping: John Vroman Landscapes Media: Sterling Home Technologies Interiors: Stephanie Latham Sales Representative: Gary Peterson

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Comfort & Elegance

by Ben Schooley

Throughout the month of October, Cordillera Ranch members and homeowners

celebrated the opening of their brand new Cordillera Ranch Clubhouse. Almost six years in planning, design, and construction, the Clubhouse is the culmination of a tremendous amount of work, dedication, and passion. Utilizing the input from members, the designs and ideas of a select group of professionals, and the finest in materials and finishes, the Cordillera Ranch Clubhouse is easily one of the finest club facilities in Texas, if not the country.

As the residents and members celebrate the opening of their clubhouse, the story behind all

of the hard work of the Clubhouse is one worth telling. Follow us on a “behind the scenes” journey of the history of the project, meet the key individuals responsible for the Clubhouse, and hopefully you’ll appreciate the facility even more.

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’Casual Elegance’ was the objective, and I think we accomplished that.”

– Chris Hill, V.P. Cordillera Ranch

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David Hill – President, DH Investment Company and Chris Hill – Vice President, Cordillera Ranch Development From the beginning of the clubhouse project, these two set out to find the best consultants they could find. David had the vision to create the finest club community on the best piece of land anywhere in the southwestern United States. With the right team in place, the clubhouse was destined to help Cordillera Ranch meet this objective. While all the homeowners and members have watched with anticipation as the clubhouse has come into being, most don’t know just how long this project has been on the drawing board. “When we began the community in 1997 we thought a golf course would be a nice amenity, particularly given the quality of the piece of land,” David said. “We initially carved out a portion of the ranch that was best suited for the golf course and developed around it. There were a number of

hurdles that would have to be overcome before we could really consider pursuing it. First, we wanted to prove there was a market for a quality Hill Country community. Without this proven market and the large size of the community, the economics of the club project wouldn’t make sense. Second, there were a lot of entitlement hurdles that had to be overcome. We had to provide a responsible and long-term supply of water for the golf course and the homes.“ Once the initial challenges were addressed, the focus began to shift back to the clubhouse itself. “By 2002 we had overcome these hurdles and retained Jack Nicklaus to design our golf course, but a lot had changed in the private club business. After the tragic events of September 11 a dramatic shift occurred in what families felt was important in their lives. We felt that just the same old country club amenity package was not enough to meet the needs of today’s family. Families want more than just golf at their private club. This forced us to think about ways to offer activities to attract every member of the family. By adding the river club, rod and gun club, and equestrian club to a

world-class golf course and tennis facility we already had more amenities than most clubs. The only thing left was to build a clubhouse that was as unique and would separate Cordillera Ranch from any other community,” Chris said.

As for what were the key features and considerations for the club, Chris summarizes, “First, architecturally, the clubhouse was meant to feel like a village. A place that is consistent with many of the original homesteads in the Hill Country where multiple buildings may have been built over a period of time. This was a major feature of the property.

From a functional design standpoint, there were a few things that were key. Flexibility is number one. The clubhouse will serve as the social center of the community and it needs to provide our members with a comfortable place to have a casual dinner, host a wedding or just meet friends for a bottle of wine. Taking advantage of our climate and the dramatic hilltop setting was certainly another desire.

Throughout the entire Clubhouse Village there is an abundance of terraces that can be used for dining or sitting around a fire pit enjoying the sunset. Cordillera Ranch is not in the middle of a city surrounded by restaurants on every block. Without a lot of restaurant choices close, we designed the clubhouse to have a lot of different spaces and have many different atmospheres when dining. The fitness center and spa is a very large component of the new facility as well. It is important that our members don’t feel like they need to be a member of another health club.

The fitness center and spa were not an afterthought in the new facility. With a full array of fitness equipment, group classrooms and child care, the fitness center is something that is a very important component for our members.”

An enormous project years in the making, the Cordillera Ranch clubhouse is the crown jewel for members and homeowners alike, and one that Chris and David are quite proud of: “Our favorite aspect is that even though it’s an extremely nice clubhouse with high end finishes, it doesn’t feel formal. It’s just a very casual but nice place where our members can feel comfortable whether they just came in from golf or are going to dinner in a pair of shorts. ’Casual Elegance’ was the objective, and I think we accomplished that.”

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MIKE MARSH – architect – MAI Design Group Mike has built a career on the design and construction of high-end clubhouses for communities around the world. From Japan to New York to Texas, Mike has had a hand in the creation of dozens of clubhouses for the finest developments the world has to offer. Once approached about the Cordillera Ranch clubhouse, not only did Mike and his wife Paula fall in love with the project, they fell in love with Cordillera. Mike explains, “My wife breeds Friesian horses, and although Denver is beautiful, the winters were tough. So for the past 10 years I would take my wife Paula to all these beautiful areas like Rancho Santa Fe, California, Flagstaff, Arizona, Bend, Oregon.....but we would always stick with Denver. Then we got the Cordillera Ranch project and our entire lives changed. I brought Paula down to San Antonio and Boerne one weekend in late 2004 and Chris Hill showed her ’the ranch‘.

Monday when we returned to Denver she sent Chris a check for 50 acres. Four months later I was living in Denver with a chair, a bed and a couple pots

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and pans, and Paula was in Texas. She later told me that after living in Cordillera for 6 months she felt more at home than after 14 years in Denver.

How many places can you live where you can have 50 acres for horses, parks with rivers that rival Central Park, hundreds of thousands of oak trees and be inside the gates of a Nicklaus Signature golf community, and still be 35 minutes from a major airport and 20 minutes to top tier shopping?”

Once relocated, the clubhouse project continued to push forward. One of the challenges for Mike was how to design a facility that would market itself well to the many different demographics that make Cordillera Ranch home. “Designing clubhouses that the sales team can market to today’s wide demographics can be a challenge. One key component we use to achieve this is flexibility. The most simple and cost effective way to achieve flexibility is through a ’village’ type plan. Cordillera’s village consists of five buildings, a clubhouse, locker / fitness / spa, snack bar (phase I kitchen), pool dining (phase I clubhouse) and the pool restrooms and showers (phase I locker rooms). Obviously for this approach, the project’s climate must allow exterior circulation between some facilities. Luckily, if it does it opens a door to much more flexible project construction phasing.

This allows the team time to see how members actually use the club and adjust future facilities accordingly. We have completely redesigned the Cordillera Ranch clubhouse 4 times.”

As Mike went through design after design, the architectural aspects changed and yet remained similar, and they are ones that have been utilized almost perfectly. “We strive to design buildings that are architecturally different than what is being built in a region, yet at the same time belong,” Mike said. “For instance, Cordillera Ranch wanted ‘Texas Hill Country’ which typically translates to limestone walls, galvanized roofs and some exposed timbers.

And although Cordillera has all those materials, we used them to achieve different textures and forms throughout the buildings, as well as massing that incorporates more vertical elements. In addition, we utilized locally grown and milled rough cedar timbers. So much of the Texas Hill County is dotted with stark white limestone buildings which try to replicate the historic architecture of the past, but most miss the mark. We strived to bring back this historic flair of the region, drawing from the truly historic architecture but in a way that highlights the richness of the community that is Cordillera Ranch. MAI design group displayed its extraordinary talents and abilities to design the new facilities from the ground up that meld into the areas historic architecture but are a beacon for new trends in Texas Hill Country Architecture.”

JIM GRAY – Landscape Architect - Rialto Studios

While the interiors of the Cordillera Ranch clubhouse are unparalleled, the designers also knew that the outdoor environment would be just as important. Enter Jim Gray with Rialto Studios, the landscape architecture firm for the clubhouse project:“I’ve been working with David Hill and his development group since the inception of the project. We developed the theme for the entryway and the development standards for the entire property. That’s where we came into the ethic for the entire site, as we respected what was there and built on that as a theme for the development. I started working on this project from the beginning. We had site plans going back a long way and we consulted with Marsh and Associates and worked closely with them to revise site plans to make the most sense. So as each building has come online, we have been involved.”

As both the interior and exterior aspects of the project came together, Jim was faced with both challenges and successes. “My favorite part of this project has to do with not necessarily an individual element, but the way that the entire project fits into the land and how the amenities are integrated so well with the natural elements of the area,” Jim said.“The design team did such a good job of respecting the land and building something great around it. Along the same lines, the biggest challenge was the tightness of the site. We were trying to build a large facility on a small area, and I think we did it in a pretty interesting and creative way.”

Jim also found the entire process of the clubhouse one that was enjoyable to him and his firm. “DH investments has really allowed us to practice landscape architecture in the way that we like to,” he said.“We are founding members of the design team, and that’s wonderful. A lot of times civil engineers lead the design elements, as there are so many variables, but in this case David put so much faith in us and we were really responsible for shaping the entire site, and these are things that we are so appreciative of.”

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the user. Even the bathrooms are tremendous. Every focal point has been thought through. No matter where you’re sitting, walking, or looking, there is something special.

There’s not one thing in this building that I don’t love. And that’s rare for me. I’m my own worst critic. I even love the smells…all the leather and the natural materials. It’s just so clear to me that this is such a tremendous environment.”

Utilizing the input from the Hills (DH Investments) and the Northingtons (original ranch owners), Beth was able to take the idea and begin to formulate her plan. “For starters, I knew it would be first class. This development is so memorable, and I knew the project would be so unforgettable. I knew that the land means so much to the developers, but also for the homeowners. I knew it would be personal and hands on.”

And Beth is certainly hands-on. In collaboration with the staff of the club, Beth hand-selected every chair, every fabric, and every piece of art, and that involvement only adds to the clubhouse. “The involvement from David, Chris, and Carla has just been amazing. It wasn’t a cursory review; they have been so completely involved in every single detail. From the chairs and how they fit to the color of the woods, every piece of art was hand-selected. We selected the accessories, the materials…this is really, truly something that they created. A lot of times owners will get involved simply as managers. This was something that was so personal, and that makes this so different than anything else I’ve ever done.”

The clubhouse did bring with it some challenges, however.

Beth was able to use her skills to address problem areas and create something amazing. “The biggest challenge is that the building is so massive and so grand. To try to humanize it, and to create intimacy inside this large volume of space was a real challenge. We didn’t want to lose the grand scale, but sometimes it can become a bit cold. It can be so overpowering, and so what we did was to divide the areas visually. The larger spaces were divided into separate areas, and inside each area we could create different environments. It enables the patron to relax, spend some time, and experience different sensations depending on where they are. Whether it’s cozy, and enjoying some wine, or enjoying the vistas….

Beth Thiel – Interior Designer – Thiel and Thiel

“This has been the most enjoyable project for me in 26 years in this business. I feel like I’m at summer camp!”, Thiel exclaims while touring the clubhouse. Pointing out her favorite features, it’s obvious that Beth is quite enthusiastic about this project. “Every time you turn, every place you look, there’s something special. Every space is designed specifically for

there’s a different experience around every corner.”

The real artist behind the visual impression of the clubhouse interiors, Beth sums the entire project up nicely, “The word ‘intoxicating’ is my favorite descriptor!! I left Friday night to get some sleep, and I walked in the building, and that was the first word that came to my mind. I just love every inch of this building, and the entire experience!”

SCOTT SHAHEEN – General Contractor – Hooker Construction Of all the contractors, Scott and his team have probably the longest history with Cordillera Ranch. “Back in ‘98 or ‘99 when we bought property, David Hill had mentioned that they had plans to build the course and the club. We told him that we’d love to look at the project,” Scott recalled.“Many, many years went by, and we had worked with Mike Marsh on a lot of projects, and I had suggested to David and Chris that once they were moving forward, they should talk to Marsh. They talked to a bunch of architects, and eventually chose Mike. I told them that I’d love to help in any way I could once they started plans. They opened it up to bids, and we ultimately we were selected as the contractor.”

A deeply personal project for Scott, it’s been both fun and challenging. “The challenges have been the same with most any clubhouse. It’s the changes in the scope and the entire design process…as we tried to figure out the best ways to have the club work. During construction, the changes and trying to maintain budgets has, and always will be, a big challenge,” Scott said. “Now that we’re done, the club just feels so very livable. Of all the clubs we’ve done, this one just has the best feel. We’ve done more elaborate designs, but this one is just the most comfortable and has a great feel to it. The views are also my favorite. The outdoor areas are wonderful. The timber framing is my favorite feature.”

Scott, as well as all of the vendors have enjoyed the feedback from all of the residents and members. “Cordillera solicited a bunch of input. They listened to their members, and most clubs don’t do that. Most of these projects that are used by a community, you can’t make everybody happy, but I think that Cordillera has made as many people happy as they can while maintaining the integrity of the project.”

As a Cordillera resident, club member, and clubhouse builder, Scott has truly enjoyed this project. “Personally, this is tremendous,” he said.“From the day we moved out there, we saw how unique the community is. I wanted to be a part of opening the golf club. We have a personal stake in this, and of all the projects we do, golf clubs are my favorite. It’s been a great treat to be able to do this, especially when we’re building it for our neighbors.”

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Clubhouse Timeline 1997 - 2003 Start of development up to decision to create the clubs (650 lots sold) October 25, 2003 Clubs of Cordillera Ranch Launch Party (200 memberships sold in 1st 60 days) Nov 1, 2004 Golf Course construction begins June 29, 2006 Golf course opens to members November 1, 2006 Swim Facility and Cabana Grille opens for business May 7, 2007 Jack Nicklaus Official Grand Opening round of golf May 15, 2008 Clubhouse and Fitness construction begins October 10, 2009 Main Clubhouse and Fitness Center opens

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the story behind the details The Cordillera Ranch Clubhouse is visually one of the most stunning facilities to tour. Every piece of furniture, every original piece of art, every door and window, and every other decorative piece has been hand-selected by Beth Thiel, owner of Thiel and Thiel, a world renowned interior design firm. What follows are some of the more extraordinary elements of the new clubhouse, with Beth’s thoughts and impressions.

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One of my favorite rooms in the club - the Living Room. I call this an emotional space - as it will simply take your breath away. This room has much to absorb with interesting colors, fabrics and leathers, hand selected accessories - including woven twig baskets with raw wood branches, and a custom rug designed specifically for this space. Carla Northington discovered the organic leaf panels seen in the lower level of the room during one of our shopping trips. These panels are composed of intricate metal, holding 24 candles, creating one of the most striking visual experiences in the room.

Mike Marsh designed magnificent architectural lighting in the entire club which provided multiple opportunities to create drama and interest in this room.

All rugs and carpets provided for Cordillera Country Club were custom, unique designs created by Thiel and Thiel and manufactured specifically for this project. The Cordillera logo inspired the pattern of the carpet - and the color scheme was intuitively developed from the natural materials used by Mike Marsh in the building. This carpet is called the “modern” axminster with the highest quality fibers used for hospitality type installations.

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The mixed use of materials - copper, carved wood, and stone have visual strength as well as mass.

One of the most important focal points in the club is seen at the end of the hallway. Here we have displayed David’s favorite piece of art which is unmistakably Texas. I love this Texas collection that celebrates the use of natural materials - petrified wood, cowhide boxes, carved wood furnishings, and metal.

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Mike Marsh created a building that provided wonderful areas for decorative embellishment. The staircase niche is one of those spaces.

Recessed into the wall and lit from above, this niche was a perfect setting for the interaction of texture, color, and light.

Embossed metal straps hang loosely within the niche and due to the changing natural light and shadows from the windows, cast different silhouettes throughout the day. I think this collection is one of the most unique presentations in the club - and is a personal favorite of mine.

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The culmination to years of anticipation, Cordillera Ranch members were finally able to celebrate the Grand Opening of the Clubhouse on October 10. A party that will be remembered for years to come; for a facility that is absolutely timeless. Featuring three incredible bands that played late into the night, awesome food and over 600 excited members, the new clubhouse opened in grand fashion. The fabulous weather allowed everyone to spread out both inside and outside and enjoy the company as much as the setting. It was great to see all who attended enjoy your new facility.

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Today, the American Bison is making resurgence on the menus of many restaurants including our fall menu at Cordillera Ranch.

Just like beef, buffalo is easy

to roast, braise, and grill. It has prime rib flavors and hearty steak texture but where it separates itself from beef is in its nutritional value.

Buffalo is lower in fat, cholesterol, sodium and calories than beef while being higher in protein, iron, and B vitamins. As a grass grazer, it also has higher levels of omega-3s than most beef and pound for pound is a healthier option.

At the Ranch, we feature a twelve

ounce buffalo ribeye grilled to order and served with horseradish mashed potatoes and jumbo asparagus.

Because of its lower fat content and marbling, buffalo retains a deep red color and is best served between rare and medium. Pair buffalo with your favorite full bodied red wine from the wine list and you are sure to have a delicious match!

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Coat steaks well with olive oil, on both sides, rubbing into muscle. Season both sides well with garlic, granulated salt, and ground black pepper. Let Bison Ribeye Steaks set 20 minutes before cooking to allow seasonings and oil to form a seasoned film. When ready to cook, place steaks on grill and turn often to prevent burning. If flare-ups occur, snuff fire with grill lid. Cooking time for a 1â&#x20AC;? Boneless Bison Steak over direct heat should be about 4-5 minutes per side. If doneness is in doubt, cut into steak to see if it is done to your desired degree. Steaks should rest on a platter in a warm place 10 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 15 minutes before eating to let the juices redistribute through the meat.

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What is your favorite aspect of living in the hill country? It is a combination of things. First of all, no SNOW! I married a Texas girl and we love the climate of the Hill Country with all four seasons. We have close proximity to all there is to do in San Antonio with the entire family.

There is great diversity and so many different things we enjoy. The kids have access to places like Fiesta Texas and Sea World and yet we can take a drive to one of the many small towns in the Hill Country and have a relaxing Sunday afternoon. It is a unique and a special place to live.

What are your hobbies/interests? I saw this question and dreaded answering it in fear that I am the dead opposite of the “Dos Equis” man. He is the most interesting man in the world…and let’s just say that I am not. Ha! I enjoy reading, the beach, most all sports and doing anything with my family. Life is absolutely crazy with three children but I wouldn’t change it for anything.

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The Clubs of Cordillera Ranch Hometown: Omaha, NE family: Wife, Diana, Drake, 12, Alexa, 10 and Luke, 2 Education: BBA St. Mary’s University – San Antonio How long have you been with Cordillera Ranch?

Since the beginning of the golf operation 3½ years.

What is your involvement with the STPGA? I currently serve as the President through 2010 and have served on the Board of Directors over the last 10 years. It is my way of giving something back. We want to continue to grow the game and enhance the lives of the golf professionals in our Section. It truly has been an honor to have been elected by my peers. I have gained knowledge as well as friendships during my time of service that have definitely shaped me as a person.

How did you get into the golf business? I started playing golf at a Par 3 course close to home when I was 10 years old. The PGA Professional let me play for free if I picked up the trash around the clubhouse at night. My responsibilities grew each year and I worked for him all the way through high school. He was a tremendous influence on me and I knew early on that I wanted to be a PGA Professional. After college, I started as an Assistant Golf Professional at The Dominion.

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What’s your favorite sport? Favorite sporting event you’ve attended? Have to say golf…but college football is a very close second. It is tough being a huge Cornhusker fan here in Texas but we do have one thing in common: Texans love their football. I have been to some great sporting events but attending a Nebraska game each year with my oldest son is always my favorite.

Favorite quote? Anything from Jim Valvano. But my favorite from him is “Don’t give up. Don’t ever give up.”

Also, I think about my high school motto to “Be a man for others.”

What has been your greatest challenge in the golf business? The business has changed so much over the years and is much more corporate. Today’s PGA Professional is asked to utilize strong business skills and wears so many different hats. Focusing on our core responsibility of helping our members enjoy the game of golf can get lost if we are not careful. At the same time, these challenges are what I also enjoy about my job.

What has been your most rewarding experience in the business? Two things. First: The relationships I have built with members and guests that I would otherwise not have had the opportunity to meet. Second: Watching many of the young people that I have worked with move on to bigger and better things in their career. Knowing that I have helped them achieve their goals has been very rewarding.

Favorite aspect of Cordillera Ranch? How can it not be the golf course? Mr. Nicklaus did an incredible job designing the golf course. It is challenging, fun and absolutely beautiful and there is no place better for me.

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November & December 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

November 1 CLUBS OF CORDILLERA RANCH: Fall Wobble Trap League. The Fall Wobble Trap league begins on Sunday, October 11th 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 Wrap-Up Party at 5:00pm on November 1st. Fee: $60 per shooter (shells not included). 3pm FREDERICKSBURG: Harvest Fest.

Traditional sounds of the old country come alive in a German Choral Concert.

St. Joseph’s Hall, 212 West San Antonio Street. For more information, please call 830-997-9371.

November 6 Clubs of Cordillera Ranch: Night Putting Tournament BANDERA : Annual Hunters Barbecue & Outdoor Expo. Hosted on the eve of whitetail deer season, this event includes barbecue, exhibits, children’s activities, entertainment and a Texas-sized auction.

Doors open at 3 p.m. Serving begins at 5 p.m. Sponsored by the Bandera County Chamber of Commerce.

Mansfield Park Show Barn. For more information please call (830)796-3280, e-mail: cowboy@banderatex.com or visit www.banderahuntersbbq.com.

November 7, 14, 21, 28 BANDERA: Cowboys on Main. Features a cowboy display in front of the Bandera County Courthouse and strolling Western

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Bridge Club Men’s Bible Study

Movie Night Bunco Night

entertainers on Main Street. Sponsored by the Frontier Times Museum Living History Project. Hours are 1 to 4 p.m. Main Street.

For more info. please call (800)364-3833 or visit www.frontiertimesmuseum.com.

November 8 WIMBERLEY: Java Jive Music Festival.

Live music from Doyle Bramhall, Van Wilks, Terri Hendrix and Lloyd Maines, plus silent auction and great food. Benefits Katherine Anne Porter School. Donations gratefully accepted for silent auction; call 512-847-6867, email jelliott@kapschool.org or visit www.kapschool.org.

November 13 - December 5 FREDERICKSBURG: Contemporary Masters Invitational Art Show & Sale.

Fredericksburg Art Gallery, 314 E. Main St. For more info., please call (830)990-2707 or visit www.fbgartgallery.com.

November 14 BOERNE: Second Saturday Art & Wine.

The galleries of Boerne host joint openings from 5 to 8 p.m. For more information, please call (830)248-1919 or visit www.SecondSaturdayBoerne.com.

November 19-20 Clubs of Cordillera Ranch: Ladies Inter-Club Match with Escondido.

November 20-21 WIMBERLEY. 22nd Annual Wimberley Civic Club Home Tour. Tickets available at Wimberley Visitors Center and Wimberley Winters Home. 10am to 5pm.

Cooking Club Fine Wine Club

November 20-22 NEW BRAUNFELS. Weihnachtsmarkt German Christmas Market to Benefit the Sophienburg Museum and Archives.

Kongresshalle. For more information, please call 830-629-1572.

November 21 Clubs of Cordillera Ranch: Men’s Turkey Shoot Scramble. 9am.

November 26 BANDERA: Thanksgiving Dinner at the Silver Spur Guest Ranch. www.silverspurranch.com, 830-796-3037.

November 27 - 29 BLANCO : Blanco Lavender Lights.

Traditional courthouse lighting is Friday evening. Includes music, open house in shops around the square, arts & crafts vendors, Christmas shopping and gift making. On the Courthouse Square.

For more information, please call (830)833-5101.

November 27 CLUBS OF CORDILLERA RANCH: Turkey Trot. Did you have more than your fair share of Thanksgiving turkey or pumpkin pie? Well it is time to make up for the feast before it leaves a mark on your waistline.

The Turkey Trot is a 5k fun run through the Golf Village totaling about 3.2 miles. For those of you looking for a shorter route, you can take a 1.5 mile “Stuffing Stroll”.

Awards will be given to the fastest male and female participants as well as some snacks to replenish your body for all the hard work! Fitness Center. Sign in at 9:30am and run/walk begins at 10 am.

calendar of events BULVERDE: Annual Christmas Lighting.

Includes Christmas tree lighting and pictures with Santa Claus. Old Downtown Bulverde, FM 1863. For more information, please call (830)438-4285 or visit www.bulverdespringbranchchamber.com.

November 27 - January 3 FREDERICKSBURG: Eisbahn. Outdoor ice skating event benefits the Heritage School and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

Marktplatz, corner of W. Main and N. Adams streets. For more information, please call (866)244-7897 or visit www.skateinfred.com.

November 28 CLUBS OF CORDILLERA RANCH: Gobbler Shootout. Join us for a fun 50 bird tournament on the wobble trap station at the Gun Club. This is a great opportunity to meet other club members who enjoy clay target shooting. The tournament will include two 25 bird rounds on the wobble station. The fee includes targets, prizes, beverages and a little something extra for the winner of the Members Division. Starts at 9am and includes Members Division, Guest Division and Youth Division. Fee: $20(Shells not included) (Guest $24). To sign up, contact Shane at sreynolds@ cordilleraranch.com or call the Outfitter Center at (830) 336-4823.

BANDERA: Country Christmas Ball. Kick off the holiday season with an event reminiscent of an old-fashioned barn dance. Farm Country Club. For more information, please call (830)589-7226 or visit www.farmcc.com.

November 28-December 31 WIMBERLEY: Holiday Trail of Lights at Emily Ann Theatre and Gardens. For more information, please call 512-847-6969 or visit www.emilyann.org.

December 3 CLUBS OF CORDILLERA RANCH: Golf Shop Open House December 3, 6 KERRVILLE: “Rising Stars” Symphony.

Includes Nutcracker Suite collections and other Christmas music. Performances are 7:30 p.m. Thursday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday.

Cailloux Theater, 910 Main St. For more information, please call (830)896-9393 or visit www.symphonyofthehills.com.

December 5 CLUBS AT CORDILLERA RANCH: Gingerbread House Decorating. Come out to the Cabana Grille for this great holiday family activity! We will provide everything you`ll need; the house will be already built, all your kids need to do is bring their decorating skills. We will have icing and candy of all kinds and best of all, we will take care of the mess! Coffee for the parents and a hot chocolate station for the kids will be served along with pastries, danishes and fruit. Event starts at 10 am at the Cabana Grille.

BANDERA: Holiday Parade. Welcome Santa to Bandera. Begins at 11 a.m.

Main Street Bandera. For more information, please call (830)796-3280 or visit www.banderatex.com.

December 4 - 5 BOERNE: Dickens on Main/Weihnachts Fest. Includes a night parade, food and drink booths, arts & crafts, caroling, Santa in the gazebo for Christmas wishes and pictures, live entertainment and Biergarten. Downtown Boerne. For more information, please call (830)249-7277.

WIMBERLEY: Winter’s Eve on the Wimberley Square. Carolers, two music stages, booths and local shops open late.

Starts at 5 pm. For more info., please visit www.wimberleymerchants.com.

December 6 CLUBS OF CORDILLERA RANCH: Pictures with horses at Swede Park. Horses will be available between 1-3 pm for family pictures next to the lake for family pictures. Cameras and photographers will not be provided.

For more info., please call (830)997-2835 or visit www.pioneermuseum.com.

December 12 CLUBS OF CORDILLERA RANCH: Brunch with Santa. Come join us for a jolly good time when Santa joins us for brunch at the Cabana! Be sure to dress in your Christmas best to have your picture taken while you tell Santa your wish list. Pictures with Santa, 10am - 1pm, Brunch, 10 am - 2 pm.

CLUBS OF CORDILLERA RANCH: Decorate the Equestrian Center. Come decorate the Equestrian Center from 2 - 4 pm.

December 17 - 18, 21 - 23 KERRVILLE: Christmas Like It Used to Be. Enjoy the sounds of the season as they are presented by local artisans and talents. Begins at noon. Bank of the Hills, 1075 Junction Highway. For more info. please call (830)895-2265 or visit www.bankofthehills.com.

December 19 - 20 BOERNE: Cowboy Christmas at Enchanted Springs Ranch. Celebrate Christmas in the Old Wild West with Cowboy Santa, gunslingers and gun fights, pistol twirlers, Cowboy magician, food and drinks, wagon tractor rides, exotic animals and much more. Enchanted Springs Ranch. For more information, please call (830)249-8222 or visit www.enchantedspringsranch.com.

December 7 FREDERICKSBURG: Grand Opening of the New George H.W. Bush Gallery. Includes a precision parachute demonstration; ribbing cutting with guest of honor, President George H.W. Bush; music by the U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps; flyovers of vintage aircraft, and public tours by time-stamped ticket only. National Museum of the Pacific War. For more information, please call (830)997-4379 or visit www.nimitz-museum.org.

December 11 FREDERICKSBURG: Tannenbaum Ball.

Celebrates a “Partridge in a Pear Tree” with an elegant meal, first-class entertainment, and silent and live auction. Begins at 7 p.m.

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in the news

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

PGA Tour player Jimmy Walker has continued his strong play into the Fall Finish with his best finish of the year at the Turning Stone Resort Championship. A final round 6 under par 66 moved Jimmy into a T5 finish and earned him $228,000. The finish moved him up 30 spots on the money list to 123rd and inside the ever important top 125. To follow Jimmy’s success through the end of the year www.pgatour.com.

Marilyn McGaw recently shot 69 which is the official ladies course record. Congratulations Marilyn!

Jan Newton made her first career eagle on hole 3 during the Ladies Club Championship.

Congratulations to the winners in the Ladies Club Championship in October: Overall Champion – Vicki Brantley

First Flight Champion – Denny Allen

Second Flight Champion – Freddi Dawson

Cordillera Ranch is now providing updates on twitter.

Visit us at www.twitter.com/CordilleraRanch to get frequent updates about Cordillera Ranch.

If you know of someone in the community who does something newsworthy please email it to magazine@cordilleraranch.com.

Key Contact List: Visitors Center – 830-336-3570 Cordillera Ranch Sales Staff – 830-336-3570 Tracy Harris 210-240-5840 - tharris@cordilleraranch.com Kevin Best 210-260-5111 - kbest@cordilleraranch.com Gary Peterson 210-365-7565 - gpeterson@cordilleraranch.com Rick Grimes 210-818-2882 - rgrimes@cordilleraranch.com Property Owner’s Association Mike Sheridan - 830-336-3570 msheridan@cordilleraranch.com Architectural Review Committee Valerie Shaw - 830-336-3570 – vshaw@cordilleraranch.com Clubs of Cordillera Ranch Cabana Grille – 830-336-3415 General Manager – Ted Keyser 830-336-4024 tkeyser@cordilleraranch.com 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 Outdoor Director (Rod/Gun/River Clubs)- Shane Reynolds 830-336-4823 sreynolds@cordilleraranch.com Tennis Pro – Glenn Barton 830-336-4660 gbarton@cordilleraranch.com Equestrian Manager – Kassandra Leachman 830-336-4660 kleachman@cordilleraranch.com

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5 Bedroom, 4 Full Baths, 2 half baths Custom designed features throughout this new home Natural stone, marble, granite and wood surfaces High-end kitchen appliances and plumbing fixtures Unique millwork on all cabinets, oversized pantry with wrap-around storage Open floor plan with 3 living areas Game Room with additional storage under play loft & built-in desks, trophy/award display shelves built into kids rooms Hidden storage for hunting rifles and/or safe Large outdoor kitchen with stone fireplace, grill, refrigerator & drinking fountain Lagoon-style pool has a diving rock, slide & spa that looks out at Twin Sisters Master Ranch Membership available

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206 riverwood $1,195,000

+/- 5,037 Square Feet

This is the finest Thornton Custom home with a Golf Membership available & custom pool/spa; Vintage Island Pine wood floors and stained concrete floors; custom blown glass light fixtures; granite/marble; Pella Windows and doors; Alder wood cabinets & doors; commercial style kitchen including Sub Zero, Wolf double oven & Viking gas cooktop with custom copper vent; wine and separate drink refrigerator; Lutron Lighting & central vac; allergen sensitive filtering.

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Allergen sensitive filtering Custom pool and spa with outdoor fire pit Located on 3.15 Acres Master Golf Membership Available

114 riverwood $675,000

+/- 3,455 Square Feet

This beautifully appointed hill country home sits among the richly developed area of Riverwood in Cordillera Ranch. The open floor plan includes a gourmet kitchen with 3 ovens, gas cook top range, stainless appliances, wine grotto all overlooking the great room with a full height rock fireplace. The outdoor kitchen and back porch leads to the secluded pool/spa area.

• 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath with 3 car garage • Located in an area providing central water and sewer service • Open floor plan with chefs kitchen & breakfast bar overlooking the great & breakfast room • Gourmet kitchen includes 3 ovens, gas cook top range, stainless appliances, center island & wine grotto • Great room overlooks the outdoor entertainment area & is accented with a full height rock fireplace

• The stately study includes beautiful built-ins & hard wood floors • The spacious master suite includes separate closets & a exercise nursery room • The outdoor kitchen & living area is perfect for entertaining • The pool/spa area looks over the secluded oak covered back property • Nestled among the oaks on a 2.51 acre tract

147 riverwood $1,279,000

+/- 5,224 Square Feet

Burdick & Christofilis sophisticated hill country architecture combined with quality workmanship and attention to detail in this expansive 1 story on 2.63 acres within walking distance of Guadalupe and Swede Creek Park.

• 4 bedroom, 4.5 bath • Master suite w/views, luxurious bath, dual closets & flex room • Handsome study just steps from master suite • Spacious Kitchen w/island, Subzero & Wolf appliances opening to 19X19 Family area & breakfast nook with seamless glass • Large hidden pantry plus butlers with wet bar

• Handsome Study just steps from master suite • Outdoor Living area with grill • Interior masonry walls, columns & accents with rustic stained timber beams, moldings & doors • Italian, chiseled edge travertine flooring • 3 car garage • Master Golf Membership Available • Est. completion Feb. 2010

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229 greystone circle $1,090,000

4,446 Square Feet

This gorgeous Mediterranean home is nestled on 4.12 acres with 20+ mile views. As you make your way up to the front you pass thru the portico into the professionally landscaped courtyard. The gourmet island kitchen has granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. Tile/Wood floors can be found throughout the open floor plan with high ceilings and large media/game room. Large outdoor living area with pool & spa.

• 3 bedroom, 3 bath, with 3 car garage • Large gourmet kitchen • Sprawling outdoor living areas with outdoor fireplace • Beautiful Texas hill country landscaping • Large, open living room • River Oaks pool with spa • Limited golf membership available

192 riverwood $1,199,000

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 & 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!)

106 arroyo $1,350,000 4,332 Sq. Ft. + 700 Sq. Ft. Bonus Room

A beautiful French Country architecture combined with quality workmanship and great floor plan nestled on 2.4 acres.

• 4 bedroom, 4.5 bathrooms, with 3 car garage • Awesome open floor plan with high ceilings, beam trusses, elegant moldings & cabinetry • Chefs kitchen with stainless appliances & gas cook top • Beautiful wood flooring & 4 interior fireplaces • Designer lighting & plumbing fixtures • Outdoor fireplace & kitchen overlooking the pool/spa area for year around entertaining • +/-700 square foot bonus room with full bath & kitchen/bar over the 3-car garage • Secluded 2.4 acre cul-de-sac property

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40 sunriver $1,190,000 4,256 Square Feet + 1,000 Square Foot Casita

Immaculate Mediterranean style home nestled among many oaks on this 4.8 acre homesite. Enjoy the Texas Hill Country with the sprawling porches and outdoor kitchen.

• 4 bedroom, 4 full baths • Oversized 3 car garage • Elegant, modern gourmet kitchen • Travertine & wood floors throughout • Large, open family room • Sprawling outdoor living areas with outdoor kitchen & fireplace • Spacious master bedroom with wood floors, walk in closet, jetted tub, walk in shower & dual sinks • Additional acreage available next to this property • 1,000 square foot casita that can be used as a workshop or guesthouse • Full Golf Membership Available

586 clubs drive $1,299,000

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 & a Sub Zero refrigerator • A convenient butler’s pantry • Built in bookcases in study & family room • Oversized shower in master bathroom • Covered outdoor living area that takes in the magnificent views • Private balconies in both upstairs bedrooms • Overhead storage in garage • Full Golf Membership Available

3383 rio cordillera $1,399,000

4,730 Sq. Ft. + 717 Sq. Ft. Casita

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

• 4 bedrooms, 4.5 bath, 3 car garage • Detached casita with full kitchen, living, separate bedroom & fireplace with 1 car garage • Thermador professional stainless steel appliances including a 6 burner-griddle cook top, double ovens, warming drawer & 48” built-in • Elegant slate, wood & travertine flooring • 180 bottle built-in wine cooler • Sound system is throughout the house & outdoor kitchen • Outdoor kitchen with DCS grill & fireplace • Media room with HP projector & 96” screen • Keith Zars Pool with pebble-tec finish & automated salt water system • Full Golf Membership Available

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69 augusta $1,440,000

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.

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1626 cordillera trace $1,227,000

4,043 Sq. Ft. + 678 Sq. Ft. Casita

This is an Israel Pena Authentic Custom Home masterpiece that has been featured in MySA magazine. This home has over 4700 sq/ft of living area and is situated among the mature oaks to take in the big views off the expansive (1051 sq/ft) covered rear porch.

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84 River crossing $875,000

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Large Master suite includes a sitting area with his & hers large closets including a cedar closet Old Chicago brick and hand scraped wood floors Three car garage which includes a climate controlled workshop The grounds landscaping is mature & immaculate which completes the flow of the custom interior, outdoor living and pool area The main house is 4043 sq/ft with the 678 sq/ft guest house all on 4.58 acres.

The adjoining 4.14 adjoining lot is available which would make this a 8.72 acre estate

New Construction 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 • LP gas for cooktop, outdoor grill & fireplace

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325 park ridge $2,049,000

5,953 Square Feet

This Burdick & Christofilis model home lacks nothing. The 3.38 acre estate features fantastic views of the hill country from the spacious outdoor living area.

• 4 bedroom suites, including a downstairs guest suite & 3 car garage • Luxurious master suite with circular spa, sauna, coffee bar & private exercise room • Elegant country kitchen with gourmet touches including Wolf stainless steel oven, hidden super-sized pantry & cabinets galore • A secluded 2nd floor casita with a kitchenette & optional separate entry • Handsome burgundy hued library lined with hardwood shelves & 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 & makes it a joy to entertain • Separate office/guest suite off the outdoor living offers privacy when working from home or a guest’s retreat complete with full bath • Full Golf Membership Available

1205 cordillera trace $1,399,000

5,203 Square Feet

Located on 5.46 acres in the heart of Cordillera Ranch. Interior features include: scored & stained concrete floors, Marvin wood windows, large wood beams & natural limestone rock details, open kitchen with island, stainless double ovens, granite counters; clay tile roof, 623sf +/- outdoor living complete with grill & sink. Four bedrooms, 3 full baths, 1 half bath, 3 car garage, upstairs game room/media room.

• 4 bedroom suites, including a downstairs guest suite & 3 car garage • Elegant country kitchen with built in Subzero refrigerator & 6-burner Wolf cook top • Fabulous architectural wood beams & natural limestone rock details • Spacious master suite, walk in shower, double vanities & large walk-in closet • Sprawling outdoor living area with outdoor kitchen • Knotty Alder & Maple cabinets

25 augusta $2,995,000

7,300 Square Feet

This Stadler Custom Home was featured as the “WOAI Concept Home.”

The ultimate entertainment home on more than 1.5 acres overlooking the 15th tee box on the Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course.

• 4 bedroom, 4 ½ bath, with 3 car garage • Enormous gourmet kitchen features Miele appliances & an abundance of counter space • Coffee bar in master bathroom • Two-sided salt water aquarium visual in both study & entry way • The ultimate outdoor living area with a fireplace, cascading waterfall pool, hot tub & a full outdoor kitchen • State of the art Zenpanion electronic/audio/visual home automation system • Private outdoor putting green • Golf simulator room & golf cart garage • Numerous water features • Full Golf Membership Available

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Note: Site with detention pond engineered for future development of 2 additional pad sites. Total project with this building & other pad sites also available.

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