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The Dripping Springs Visitor’s Guide Spring and Summer 2017 is published by the Dripping Springs Century News and produced in conjunction with the Dripping Springs Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau

Dripping Springs Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau (512) 858-4740

Dripping Springs Century News (512) 858-4163

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Pam Owens Susan Kimball Dalton Sweat John Pacheco Gary Zupancic Rachel Willis Denise Cathey

DESIGNERS Cody Holland Colton Ashabranner

PHOTOGRAPHERS John Pacheco Dalton Sweat Gary Zupancic Bonnie Gonzalez Suzanne Pacheco Mike Murphy Rusty Ray Chris Wuestefeld Bill Peary Al Gawlik Photography Dave Wilson Janice Smith Melissa Glynn Photography Diane Black The Mill Photography

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TABLE OF CONTENTS VISITORS BUREAU ........................ 6 LODGING ....................................... 8 FOOD............................................. 12 HAVE A DRINK IN DRIPPING ......... 14 SHOPPING..................................... 18 LIVE MUSIC................................... 22 POUND FARMSTEAD ..................... 24 DS RANCH PARK........................... 26 HAMILTON POOL ........................... 28 MAP .............................................. 30 PEDERNALES PARK ...................... 32

REIMERS RANCH .......................... 34 WESTCAVE PRESERVE ................. 36 WEDDING CAPITAL ....................... 38 NIGHT SKY FESTIVAL ................... 42 FOUNDERS DAY ............................ 44 RANCH AND RODEO ...................... 45 TOMATO ROUNDUP ....................... 46 DRIPPING WITH TASTE ................. 48 SONGWRITERS FESTIVAL ............. 50 PIONEER DAY................................ 52 RICH IN ART .................................. 56

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DROP BY THE VISITORS BUREAU This group doesn’t just love Dripping Springs, they are intent on nurturing both the business and tourism industries. Pictured are Sherrie Parks, executive director of the Dripping Springs Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau, Susan Kimball, director of membership, and Pam Owens, director of tourism.

Whether you are visiting, relocating or opening a new business, the Dripping Springs Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau, located at 509 West Mercer Street, stands ready to arm you with the information needed that will guide the way to a perfect experience.

Dripping Springs is a community that combines the small-town nature of Texas with the hustle and bustle of a burgeoning city on the edge of one of the largest metropolitan areas in Texas.

No matter why you came to town, there is something worth doing just a few blocks away.

The first must-stop location is the Dripping Springs Visitors Bureau. Pam Owens, director of tourism, and her knowledgeable volunteer staff can help you find out everything about the area.

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for new businesses.

The town features amazing local and regional parks situated in the picturesque Texas Hill Country.

There are historic sites that should not be missed, shopping that is creative, food that is sure to impress and a unique and fun downtown, as well as hotels and bed and breakfasts that can take the edge off even the hardest exterior.

“We promote year-round tourism for those who visit the Dripping Springs community,” Owens said. “Whether you come here for a week, a wedding or a lifetime, you’re never going to run out of things to do.”

Dripping Springs also has an amazing variety of events, festivals and happenings from Founders Day weekend to Christmas on Mercer that are reason enough to make this your vacation destination.

The community is also a perfect place to stay while visiting Austin or any of the myriad of wineries, breweries, orchards or distilleries nearby.

Learn more at www.destinationdrippingsprings.com. Call the Chamber at (512) 858-7000 or the Visitors Bureau at (512) 8584740.

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Dripping Springs has many bed and breakfasts that are sure to please.

The Homestead and Tipping T are but two examples of this guest house style lodging.

Homestead at the Dripping Springs Innkeepers: Charles and Sherry Haydon 500 Mercer Street 512-858-4547 www.dshomesteadbandb.com/homestead The Homestead is a recorded Texas Landmark. The 1850s house and cabin sits on four acres in “downtownâ€? Dripping Springs. Enjoy the complimentary breakfast of pastries from a local baker with your coffee on the front porch, or under the shade of a giant oak. Though historic, the house is equipped with modern amenities, is near local attractions, and a short walk away from the music venues and dance hall on Mercer 6WUHHW )RU WKH %HG DQG %UHDNIDVW DĂ€ FLRQDGR WKHUH DUH PDQ\ FKRLFHV LQ Dripping.

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Tipping T Owner/Booking Manager: Emily Tipps 13127 Fitzhugh Road 512-413-4590 www.tippingt.com The Tipping T is a perfect spot to gather with family and friends. Considered one of the most beautiful places in town, it’s perfect for weddings, large gatherings and special occasions. Multiple cabins and cottages are available in this Hill Country setting. The cottages, Hummingbird House & Bunting House, have private kitchen & bath facilities. Tipping T is conveniently located minutes from downtown Austin and Dripping Springs, making it easy for our guests to spend the day exploring nearby attractions.

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Out of the Ordinary Camp Lucy

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3509 Creek Road 512-894-4400 www.camplucy.com If you used the words unique, beautiful and idyllic, you would still be understating the visual impact and serenity of Camp Lucy.

The 275-acre Whim Hospitality-managed property is an ideal spot for weddings and corporate retreats.

Guests stay in comfortable cottages, with visually stunning bathrooms, and modern amenities. There is DOVR D À UH SLW ZKLFK LV SHUSHWXDOO\ NHSW OLW E\ WKH VWDII where guests tend to gather for drinks after dark, or where solitary guests can be seen reading a book during the day.

The properties buildings are said to marry Vietnamese French Colonial architecture with the natural beauty of the Hill Country.

2QH RI WKH NH\ EXLOGLQJV WKDW GHÀ QH WKH SURSHUW\ LV Ian’s Chapel. The chapel is an 1880s Catholic church that was about to be demolished in Vietnam in favor of a more modern building. Instead, the building was purchased by the owners of Camp Lucy, carefully disassembled, and lovingly reassembled in Texas. A campanile was then added to hold a 19th Century French bell to signal happy events at Camp Lucy.

For corporate retreats, or meetings, an events hall is available. The event hall is a “repurposed Amish barn originally built from hand-hewn white oak timers in Ohio in the 1800s,� according the camp’s guide. The sprawling property is also conducive for in-between meeting walks and provides areas where people can break off into their own smaller meetings.

In addition, the property also has a ceremony site with a sweeping view, and a rehearsal dinner building that is nestled by Onion Creek.

For the traveler or wedding planner seeking something out of the ordinary, Camp Lucy is an exciting choice.

Traditional Sleep Inn & Suites 2720 E. Hwy 290 512-858- 2400 www.drippingspringshotel.com In the traditional mode, The Sleep Inn & Suites on Hwy 290 offers 56 conventional hotel rooms. An indoor pool, IUHH EUHDNIDVW DQG ZLĂ€ FRPELQHG ZLWK LWV FHQWUDO ORFDWLRQ make this a favorite stop for travelers. A Holiday Inn Express will be opened in the summer of 2017, and Marriott Courtyard in the fall or winter of 2018.

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The Alexander at Creek Road 6730 Creek Road Dripping Springs TX 78620 866 515-1142 www.thealexanderatcreekroad.com

Dripping Springs RV Park 250 Windy Hills Rd. Dripping Springs TX 78620 512 297-9399 www.dsrvpark.com

The Liney Moon P.O. Box 1796 Dripping Springs TX 78620 512 954-8534 www.thelineymoon.com

Star House Bed and Breakfast 3230 Ranch Road 165 Dripping Springs TX 78620 512 858-4395 www.starhousebandb.com

Amici Bed and Breakfast 1459 Hwy. 290W Dripping Springs TX 78620 281 881-8412 www.amicibedandbreakfast.com

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Live Oak Canyon Getaway 1000 Live Oak Canyon Rd. Dripping Springs TX 78620 512 894-3973 www.airbnb.com/ rooms/13914195?checkin=&che

Storm Ranch 2501 Gatlin Creek Rd. Dripping Springs TX 78620 512 626-6726 www.stormranch.com

Fall Creek Vineyards at Driftwood 18059A FM 1826 Driftwood TX 78619 512 858-4050 www.fcv.com

McCoys Hill Country Bed and Breakfast 14440 Sawyer Ranch Rd. Dripping Springs TX 78620 512 858-5199 www.

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Bella Nido Bed and Breakfast 23351 FM 150 Driftwood TX 78619 512 584-5088 www.bellanido.com Blanco County Inn & Guesthouses 902 Main Street Blanco TX 78606 830 833-4502 www.blancocountyinn.com The Cabin on Barton Creek 3400 Bell Springs Road Dripping Springs TX 78620 512 858-4407 www.bbonline.com/tx/bartoncreek Camp Lucy Cottages 3509 Creek Rd. Dripping Springs TX 78620 512 858-4057 www.camplucy.com Comfortable Rentals on Nutty Brown 12932 C Nutty Brown Road Austin TX 78737 512 299-3099 www.texasvacationhomes4u.com Cottonwood Creek RV Park 2951 Ranch Road 165 Dripping Springs TX 78620 512 858-0321 www.cottonwoodcreekrvpark.com Courtyard Marriott of Dripping Springs - Opening in 2018 Rob Shelton Blvd Dripping Springs TX 78620 210 825-3906 www.nspirehospitality.com D6 Retreat 802 Bell Springs Road Dripping Springs TX 78620 512 751-6580 www.d6retreat.com Deer Run Bed & Breakfast 20 Long Creek Road Austin TX 78737 512 633-5595 www.deerrunbandb.com

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Hill Country Casitas P.O. Box 537 Dripping Springs TX 78620 512 809-4958 www.hillcountrycasitas.com Hill Country Premier Lodging 13600 Ranch Road 12, Suite B Wimberley TX 78676 512 847-7460 www.hillcountrypremier.com Hillside Acres Retreat 4032 RR 3232 Johnson City TX 78636 830 868-7515 www.hillsideacresretreat.com Holiday Inn Express - Dripping Springs - Opening Summer 2017 333 Hwy 290 E Dripping Springs TX 78620 407 921-4613 www.hiexpress.com/ drippingspringstx Homestead at the Dripping Springs 500 Mercer St Dripping Springs TX 78620 512 858-4547 www.dshomesteadbandb.com Hotel Indigo Austin Downtown 810 Red River Street Austin TX 78701 512 481-1000 www.ihg.com/hotelindigo/hotels/us/ en/austi InterContinental Stephen F. Austin 701 Congress Avenue Austin TX 78701 512 457-8800 www.austin.intercontinental.com/

Mt. Gainor Inn - A Bed and Breakfast 2390 Prochnow Road Dripping Springs TX 78620 512 858-0982 www.mtgainorinn.com NEST Vacation Rentals 1503 Spring Garden Rd Austin TX 78746 512 422-8503 www.nestvr.com Onion Creek Kitchens @ Juniper Hills Farms 5818 Ranch Road 165 Dripping Springs TX 78620 830 833-0910 www.juniperhillsfarm.com Outpost Motel 26200 RR 12 S Dripping Springs TX 78620 512 858-0052 www.OutpostMotelTX.com Ranch at Wimberley 2601 Mt. Sharp Rd. Wimberley TX 78676 512 648-0424 www.wimranch.com Serenity Farmhouse Inn 251 Circle Drive Wimberley TX 78676 512 847-8985 www.serenityfarmhouseinn.com Sleep Inn & Suites of Dripping Springs 2720 E. HWY 290 Dripping Springs TX 78620 512 858-2400 www.drippingspringshotel.com

Sunset RV Resort 16910 Hamilton Pool Road Austin TX 78738 512 632-7878 www.sunsetrvresort.com Tingari Ranch 509A West Lynn St. Austin TX 78703 512 900-6306 www.tingariranch.com Tipping T 13127 Fitzhugh Road Austin TX 78736 512 413-4590 www.tippingt.com Villa Vigneto Texas 700 West Creek Drive Dripping Springs TX 78620 512 270-8186 www.villavignetotexas.com Whitetail Ridge Retreat 401 & 301 Whitetail Ridge Rd. Dripping Springs TX 78620 956 346-0681 www.vacasa.com/unit. php?UnitID=4168

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Dripping Springs has your hunger covered, from the imaginative to comfort food

BY BONNIE GONZALEZ

When it comes to pleasing the taste buds, Dripping Springs has you covered.

If you’re craving something besides the usual burger or steak, or have an adventurous palette, try the venison meatloaf over at Homespun Kitchen and Bar. Randy Ford, one of the owners, tries to have at least one wild game dish per week. Whether the week’s game is antelope, YHQLVRQ HON RU ERDU \RX¡UH VXUH WR Ă€ QG VRPHWKLQJ VSHFLDO WR remember in a cozy and semi-casual atmosphere. “We try to use as many traditional or non-traditional dishes as possible.

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Of course, you can’t go wrong with Homespun’s traditional comfort food either; fried chicken and chicken fried steak are also on the menu.

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Shrimp. This dish features wild-caught extra-large Gulf shrimp, pan sautÊed and served with Chef Chae’s seafood Newburg sauce. It’s accompanied with homemade cheddar and smoked sausage grits, topped with a char-grilled half avocado.

Creek Road CafĂŠ Owner Carl Shroyer proudly said of the dish, “The Trautwein Shrimp was featured with a photo in the “Readers Recommendâ€? section of Texas Highways 0DJD]LQH WKH YHU\ Ă€ UVW \HDU WKDW ZH ZHUH RSHQ [2008].â€? Creek Road CafĂŠ also offers its own version of comfort food through its Pedernales Pork Chop and Onion Creek Grilled Chicken Pasta, both of which are favorites of the locals.

If you want to experience a Central Texas diner, visit the Oak Creek CafĂŠ. In the morning you can join the local veterans for coffee, pancakes and omelets.

However, the signature dish for ORFDOV LV WKH LFRQLF FDWĂ€ VK GLQHU ´:H¡UH NQRZQ IRU RXU FDWĂ€ VK :H XVH 8 6 UDLVHG FDWĂ€ VK IDUP UDLVHG Âľ 2DN Creek Manager Craig Wind said. “We put a light batter on it and fry it and it’s delicious.â€? Oak Creek CafĂŠ also offers a full salad bar and customers rave about their burgers.

Restaurants, Coffee Shops & Desserts The BIG Drip Ice Cream Parlor 310 Mercer St. Dripping Springs TX 78620 512 971-3282 www.facebook.com/The-BIG-Drip-Ice-Cream-Pa Creek Road Cafe 301 Hwy 290 W Dripping Springs TX 78620 512 858-9459 www.creekroadcafe.com There is always something new available at Homespun Cafe, one of Dripping Springs most popular spots.

Drippin’ with Delights 330 W. Mercer St. Dripping Springs TX 78260 512 829-4732 www.drippinwithdelights.com Epicure 1025 Cannon Drive, Suite 105 Dripping Springs TX 78620 512 858-7300 www.epicuretx.com Flores Mexican Restaurant 2440 E. Hwy 290 Dripping Springs TX 78620 512 858-2221 ÜÜÜ°y Àià iÝ V> °V Greater Goods Roasting Company 160 McGregor Lane Dripping Springs TX 78620 512 858-2680 www.greatergoodsroasting.com Hays City Store 8989 FM 150 West Driftwood TX 78619 512 722-3905 www.hayscitystoretx.com Hill Country Ranch Pizzeria 598 US 290, Ste 250 Dripping Springs TX 78620 512 858-9697 www.hillcountryranchpizzeria.com

Mazama Coffee Co. 301 Mercer Street Dripping Springs TX 78620 512 200-6472 www.mazamacoffee.com

The Salt Lick Restaurant and Pavilion 18300 FM 1826 Driftwood TX 78619 512 894-3117 www.saltlickbbq.com

Mazama Coffee Co. 505 Wynnpage Drive 737 484-6997 www.mazamacoffee.com

Thundercloud Subs 598 E. Hwy 290 Dripping Springs TX 78620 512 858-4400 www.thundercloud.com

McDonald’s Restaurant 333 E. Hwy 290 Dripping Springs TX 78620 512 858-9920 www.mcdonalds.com Oak Creek Café 660 Hwy. 290 W Dripping Springs TX 78620 512 829-4593 www.oakcreekcafe.com Railroad BBQ 1101 Hwy 290 W Dripping Springs TX 78620 512 280-2366 www.rrbbq.com

Trudy’s Four Star 13059 Four Star Blvd.

Austin TX 78737 512 301-4300 www.trudysfourstar.com Verde’s Mexican Parrilla 16018 Hamilton Pool Road Austin TX 78738 512 263-0500 www.verdesmexican.com Well Yeah Cakes 28109 Ranch Road 12 Dripping Springs TX 78620 512 894-2042 www.facebook.com/wellyeahcakes

Rolling In Thyme & Dough 333 Hwy 290 W Dripping Springs TX 78620 512 894-0001 www.thymeanddough.com

Homespun Kitchen & Bar 131 E. Mercer St. Dripping Springs TX 78620 512 829-4064 www.homespunkitchenandbar.com PigPen BBQ Food Truck 1005 W Hwy 290 Dripping Springs TX 78620 804 216-5419 www.ido-bbq.com Jolt Coffee & Beverage 12024 Hwy. 290 West Austin TX 78737 503 806-1678 www.jolt-austin.com

Creek Road Café is known for some of the best food in Dripping Springs.

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Have a drink in Dripping Springs Dripping Springs is uncommon in that there are all three types of adult beverage choices within a stone’s throw of each other: wineries, distilleries and breweries.

Visitors doing a wine tour of the area need not limit themselves to wine; depending on their tastes, they can also sample bourbon, vodka, gin, rum and micro-brews in a variety of venues, all with the unique Dripping Springs friendliness and ambiance. Many of the venues are family owned.

Treaty Oak Brewing & Distilling Treaty Oak founder Daniel Barnes is a former sommelier who named his company after the majestic 500 year old oak where, according to folklore, Texas founding father Stephen F. Austin signed a border agreement with local Native Americans. Barnes says he wanted the name to “symbolize the strength and longevity” of his products.

Barnes started by experimenting with 200 recipes of rum, and introduced KLV Á DJVKLS 7UHDW\ Oak Rum in 2007.

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creating new recipes in spirits continues to drive innovation of the various rums, vodkas, gin, bourbon whiskey and beer offered at Treaty Oak. While varied, they all share the common element of Barnes’ commitment to what he calls “quality, hand-crafted spirits.”

“No matter what we make, two things are consistent: we meticulously select the best ingredients for our products, and we adhere to stringent distilling methods to ensure a KLJK TXDOLW\ À QLVKHG SURGXFW 2XU VSLULWV DUH born of science and experience, created in custom-made pot and column stills with our own

unique distillation process. We continually test new recipes and try new processes to create amazing spirits that we think you’ll love,” An example of this care is the molasses used in Treaty Oak Rum. “Our Treaty Oak Rum is made with molasses sourced from the last sugar mill in Texas, in the Rio Grande Valley.

We brew rum beer made of molasses and yeast in an initial fermentation, and then distill it in our custom stills,” Barnes said.

As evidence of this passion and commitment to quality, Treaty Oak earned the 2004 Distiller of the Year Award from MicroLiquor.

And Barnes was selected among a

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The company introduced three new year-round brews including the Fitzhugh Ale, namd after the road leading to the brewery, the Lil’ Hop Session IPA and the Bright Side Blonde Ale The 27-acre Treaty Oak Brewing & Distilling, just north of central Dripping Springs, is a popular destination for both locals and out-town-guests, offering food and beverages, a tasting room, and cocktail house.

Treaty Oak Brewing & Distilling 16604 Fitzhugh Rd, Dripping Springs, Texas 78620 512-599-0335 www.treatyoakdistilling.com Tour & Tasting Hours Friday 3pm - 9pm Saturday 12pm - 9pm Sunday 12pm - 6pm

Dripping Springs Vodka & Gin A San Luis Spirits Company Dripping Springs Vodka and Gin got its start in a small warehouse which, for the most part, only locals knew about. Two brothers, Kevin and Gary Kelleher, leased an abandoned church and built their À UVW GLVWLOOHU\ $IWHU ZDLWLQJ DOPRVW PRQWKV WKHLU OLFHQVLQJ À QDOO\ FDPH WKURXJK DQG WKH\ ZHUH DEOH WR GLVWULEXWH WKHLU À UVW FDVH RI Dripping Springs Vodka in 2007.

The family business San Luis Spirits, which includes Kevin’s wife Susan, got off to a good start when it won Gold Best in Class, The Vodka Purity Trophy, at the 2008 International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC) in London. To this day, Dripping Springs Vodka remains the only American vodka to win the IWSC Purity Vodka Trophy in the competitions forty-seven year history.

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Dripping Springs Vodka & Gin’s success can be attributed to the Kelleher family’s passion for creating true craft products. “Our whole mantra is to spend the time to make the best product possible as opposed to mass production,â€? said Kevin Kelleher, who oversees the distillery as CEO. And true craft it is. Small batches and quality water are the name of the game at Dripping Springs Vokda. Their products are distilled in small 40-to-50 gallon batches in proprietary copper pot stills GHVLJQHG VSHFLĂ€ FDOO\ IRU WKH GLVWLOOHU\ ´:KHQ \RX DGG WKH XQLTXH SURĂ€ OH RI RXU DUWHVLDQ VSULQJ ZDWHU WR WKH PL[ LW UHDOO\ PDNHV IRU DQ LQFUHGLEO\ VPRRWK YRGND DQG JLQ SURĂ€ OH WKDW LV MXVW KDUG QRW WR ORYH Âľ said Marissa Wagner, Public Relations and Events Manager for the distillery.

The distillery offers tours and tastings.

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Walk-in tastings are available Monday thru Saturday and scheduled tours are offered on Thursdays at 3pm, Fridays at 1pm and Saturdays at 12:30pm and 2pm. Guests must be over 21 to attend and are asked to purchase tickets in advance at www.drippingspringsvodka.com.

A new and expanded tasting room and visitor’s center is in the works for summer 2017. The new facility will offer craft vodka and gin cocktails and a large seating and game area to visitors 6 days a week.

From downtown Dripping Springs, take Hwy 290 to Bell Springs Road turn right onto Bell Springs Road, and Dripping Springs Vodka & Gin will be on your left almost immediately.

Bell Springs Winery & Sidecar Tasting Room Bell Springs Winery offers two distinctively different venues.

If you would like to experience a “Prohibition Wine Bar,â€? Bell Springs Wine offers the Sidecar Tasting Room in the heart of the Historic District of Dripping Springs on Old Fitzhugh Road. The dĂŠcor and old piano will make you feel as if you had stepped into another era. For a traditional picnic setting, consider their main facility on Bell Springs Road. You can bring your own blanket or chairs as you sip your wine in a park like setting.

Dripping Springs Vodka & Gin 5330 Bell Springs Rd. Dripping Springs, Texas 78620 512-858-1199 www.drippingspringsvodka.com

Tasting Room Hours: Monday-Thursday 10:00am-5:00pm Friday 10:00am-3:00pm Saturday 11:00am-3:00pm

Twisted X Brewing Company

The Twisted X Brewing Company, located near the intersection of 5RXWH DQG )0 RIIHUV XS DQ DUUD\ RI ÀQH VPDOO EDWFK FUDIW beers in both an indoor and outdoor venue.

The microbrewery is a favorite of locals, and has served as a host for the popular Songwriters Festival that occurs each October in Dripping Springs. Area visitors who enjoy unique and newly crafted beers would do well to visit Twisted X and sample their latest creations from their “brew crew,� many of which are only available in their tasting room.

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Hours Monday – Wednesday, Closed – Private Events Only Thursday – Saturday 11 am – 9 pm Sundays 12 pm – 8 pm

Main Winery

Sidecar Tasting Room

3700 Bell Springs Road Dripping Springs, TX 78620 512-643-7398 www.bellspringswinery.com Hours Open Daily: 11:00 am - 6:00 pm Last Tasting at 5:45 pm

501 Old Fitzhugh Rd., Dripping Springs, TX 78620 Hours Monday - Thursday: 2 pm - 9 pm Friday: 2 pm - 10 pm Saturday: 12 pm - 10 pm Sunday: 12 pm - 8 pm

Last Stand Brewing Company

Last Stand Brewing Company is a small beer brewing operation hosted out of two big barns and one cozy beer garden. The taproom has a rather eclectic blend of beer styles. Their Belgian Pale Ale, Simcoe Pale Ale, IPA and Coffee Porter are the mainstays you can drink all year round. They have four rotating taps that change seasonally with personalized experimental batches that the team collaborates on all year long.

Last Stand Brewing Company 12345 Pauls Valley Rd, Austin, TX 78737 512-373-3629 www.laststandbrewing.com/

Hours Friday 4 pm to 8 pm Saturday 1 pm – 6 pm Sunday 1 pm – 6 pm

HAWKS SHADOW WINERY

Hawk’s Shadow Winery If you want to see what the Texas Hill Country truly looks like as you sip your wine, consider a drive out to Hawk’s Shadow Winery on McGregor Lane. With sweeping views of Texas Hill County, Hawk’s Shadow Winery & Vineyards offers a relaxing escape from the working world and an authentic taste of handcrafted Texas wine.

The family owned winery welcomes picnics on the patio and dinners in the Cellar. Four legged friends are welcome as well.

Hawk’s Shadow Wine 7500 McGregor Lane, Dripping Springs, TX 78620 512-587-9085 www.hawksshadow.com Hours Saturday 12pm – 6pm Wednesday through Friday, as well as Sunday- by appointment only.

HAWK’S SHADOW Hawk’s Shadow Winery has one of the best views in Dripping Springs to go along with handcrafted Texas wines.

Wineries & Tasting Rooms Bell Springs Winery / Sidecar Tasting Room 3700 Bell Springs Road Dripping Springs TX 78620 512 643-7398 www.bellspringswinery.com Driftwood Estate Winery 4001 Elder Hill Road Driftwood TX 78619 512 858-9667 www.driftwoodwine.com

The Duchman Family Winery 13308 FM 150 West Driftwood TX 78619 512 858-1470 www.duchmanwines.com

Hawk’s Shadow Winery 7500 McGregor Lane Dripping Springs TX 78620 866 551-9463 www.HawksShadow.com

Texas Hills Vineyard 1 mile east on FM 2766 Johnson City TX 78636 830 868-7027 www.texashillsvineyard.com

Fall Creek Vineyards at Driftwood 18059A FM 1826 Driftwood TX 78619 512 858-4050 www.fcv.com

Texas Hill Country Olive Co. 2530 W. Fitzhugh Dripping Springs TX 78620 512 607-6512 www.texashillcountryoliveco.com

Westcave Cellars Winery 25711 Hamilton Pool Road Round Mountain TX 78663 512 431-1403 www.westcavecellars.com

Breweries Acopon Brewing Co. Opening April 2017 211 Mercer Street Dripping Springs TX 78620 512 829-4723 www.acoponbrewing.com

Last Stand Brewing Company 12345 Paul’s Valley Rd., Unit I Austin TX 78737 512 373-3629 www.laststandbrewing.com

Treaty Oak Brewing and Distilling 16604 Fitzhugh Rd Dripping Springs TX 78620 512 413-1227 www.treatyoakdistilling.com

Twisted X Brewing Company 23455 W RR 150 Dripping Springs TX 78620 512 829-5323 www.texmexbeer.com

Distilleries Deep Eddy Vodka 2250 E. Hwy. 290 Dripping Springs TX 78620 512 994-3534 www.deepeddyvodka.com

Dripping Springs Vodka & Gin 5330 Bell Springs Rd. Dripping Springs TX 78620 512 858-1199 www.sanluisspirits.com

Treaty Oak Brewing and Distilling Co. 16604 Fitzhugh Rd Dripping Springs TX 78620 512 413-1227 www.treatyoakdistilling.com

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BY RACHEL WILLIS PHOTOS BY VINTAGE SOUL

Dripping Springs is home to a shopping district that has the appeal of small-town friendliness with top-of-the-line amenities.

Shop owners specializing in different trades have made Dripping Springs an eclectic mix of boutiques, shops and specialty stores. Some, like Cowgirls and Lace, have had their roots in the community for 25 years, steadily growing alongside the Hill Country town. Other shops, like Vintage Soul and Sacred Moon Herbs, have found a welcoming community to settle within.

Reba Byrd is the owner of Cowgirls and Lace. She started her eclectic home market a quarter of a century ago in a 600 square foot space and has steadily grown it into the 2200 square feet it stands in today.

It began as a crochet shop and grew to encompass custom design of bedding and an unparalleled amount of bedding, luxury bath collections, home decor and a full-scale toy store.

Cowgirls and Lace has the quintessential small-town charm. Patrons are known by name, and you’ll always be greeted when you walk through the doors.

“One thing that I’ve always stressed is a very customer friendly environment and when I hire someone that’s what I stress most,” Byrd said. “When you come into my store, someone’s going to speak to you and if you come in very often we will know who you are.”

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SHGHVWULDQ WUDIÀF Just down an alley off of Mercer Street sits an over 100 year old building that looks like it belongs to an earlier and slower time. Small and covered in ivy, it is the perfect spot to house Vintage Soul, a shop known for unique gifts, original art, apparel and home décor. Shop owner and artist Julie Crawford’s passion for junking and bringing new life to old pieces has grown a strong following since she opened in 2014. /LNH PRVW WKLQJV ZRUWK ÀQGLQJ \RX KDYH WR ORRN D ELW IRU WKH FUHDN\ and quaint building that has a new life as the home of Vintage Soul.

Just follow the sign next to the mannequin standing in a white tutu on Mercer Street-she will point you down the alley to a shop that promises to slow you down, take you back in time, and send you home with the perfect gift.

On Mercer Street stands another unique shop, Sacred Moon Herbs, owned by Beth Ebbing Johnson, which opened its doors in 2012. She runs an uncommon market of hand crafted loose-leaf teas, jewelry and stones, books and an aromatherapy bar to build your own perfumes.

Her shop is housed in what looks like a European cottage.

The shop has treats for all ages, from coloring books and illustrated books for children, to perfumes, teas and jewelry for adults, and curiosities for everyone.

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Shopping Arbonne Independent Consultant Katie Hallberg 8804 N Madrone Trl Austin TX 78737 512 496-2315 www.katiehallberg.arbonne.com Armadillo E-Cigs 27490 RR 12, Bldg. B, Ste. 5 Dripping Springs TX 78620 512 858-7620 www.armadilloecigs.com The Art Garage 11190 Circle Dr., Ste 202 Austin TX 78736 512 852-9900 www.theartgarageaustin.com Avrey Grace Boutique 400 W. Hwy 290 Suite A104 Dripping Springs TX 78620 512 829-4487 The Beeswax Co. 120 Frog Pond Ln. Dripping Springs TX 78620 512 829-5586 www.beeswaxco.com Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & More of South Austin 5400 Brodie Lane Austin TX 78745 512 899-3764 www.bigfrog.com/SouthAustin Bloomery Designs 512 983-0532 www.bloomerydesigns.biz The Bridal Gypsies 602 Old Fitzhugh Rd Dripping Springs TX 78620 310 251-6766 www.thebridalgypsies.com Carved Stone, Inc. 5300 Bell Springs Rd. Dripping Springs TX 78620 512 858-5665 www.carved-stone.com Chic Punk Love 512 423-1399 www.chicpunklove.com Dani Beth Boutique 11601 W Hwy. 290 Suite A 101 Austin TX 78737 512 656-8720 www.danibethboutique.com Dan Tay’s Flowers & Gifts 222 Hwy 290 West Dripping Springs TX 78620 512 858-7625 www.dantays.com Drippin’ with Delights 330 W. Mercer St. Dripping Springs TX 78260 512 829-4732 www.drippinwithdelights.com

Dripping Springs Chocolate Company See website for purchase options www.dschocolateco.com The Flower Girl 120 Frog Pond Lane Dripping Springs TX 78620 512 680-7946 ÜÜÜ°Ì iy ÜiÀ} À ÌÝ°V Fresh Native!

333 Hwy. 290 E Dripping Springs TX 78620 512 858-5300 www.facebook.com/FreshNativeTX/?fref=ts Goodie Two Shoes 400 Old Fitzhugh Rd. Dripping Springs TX 78620 512 689-1697 www.facebook.com/goodietwoshoes1 Haute Exchange Consignment 400 West Hwy 290 512-789-3943 www.Hauteexchange.com HEB 598 E Hwy 290 Dripping Springs TX 78620 512 858-2972 www.heb.com High Cotton Home & Design 10827 W US Highway 290 Austin TX 78736 512 423-1963 www.highcottonhomedesign.com Hill Country Guitars 302 Mercer St. Dripping Springs TX 78620 512 858-7100 www.hillcountryguitars.com Hill Country Senior Citizens Center & Thrift Store 1310 Hwy. 290 W. Dripping Springs TX 78620 512 858-4663 The Home Depot 260 E. Hwy 290 Dripping Springs TX 78620 512 858-5041 www.homedepot.com Le Ragge Ruggs/Cowgirls & Lace 1111 Hwy. 290 W. Dripping Springs TX 78620 512 894-0350 www.cowgirlsandlace.com Lone Star Gifts 301A Mercer St. Dripping Springs TX 78620 512 858-9912 www.lonestargifts.net

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Monogramming & etc.

120 Frog Pond Lane Dripping Springs TX 78620 512 894-4061 www.monogrammingetc.com Navidad Farms Pecans 10604-A Circle Drive Austin TX 78736 512 288-1196 www.navidadfarms.com

Robin’s at Rippy’s 365 Mercer St. Dripping Springs TX 78620 512 423-6121 www.robinsclosetds.com

Starrs on Mercer 209 Mercer Street Dripping Springs TX 78620 512 858-4100 www.starrsonmercer.com

VIK Jewelers 598 E. Hwy 290 Dripping Springs TX 78620 512 858-1234 www.vikjewelers.com

Rural House 100 Brookside @ Ranch Road 12 Dripping Springs TX 78620 713 410-3027 www.facebook.com/ruralhouserules

Stella & Dot Stylist - Valerie Phillips McConahay 202 309-4402 www.stelladot.com/ValeriePhillips

Vintage Soul 300-B Mercer St. Dripping Springs TX 78620 512 567-5934 www.vintagesoultx.com

Sacred Moon Herbs 305 Mercer St. Dripping Springs TX 78620 512 858-7305 www.sacredmoonherbs.com

New Canaan Farms 5916 Hwy. 290 W. Dripping Springs TX 78620 512 858-7669 www.newcanaanfarms.com

The Sated Sheep 100 Commons Road Dripping Springs TX 78620 512 829-4607 www.satedsheep.com

PAYER EYES P.O. Box 1125 Dripping Springs TX 78620 610 420-0500 www.PayerEyes.com

Sol’stice Garden Expressions 900 Hwy 290 W Dripping Springs TX 78620 512 569-0175 www.solsticeoutdoors.com

The Pure Water Stop 100 Mercer Street Dripping Springs TX 78620 512 858-4464 www.dspurewater.com/

Sophie’s Garden Salon 665 W Hwy 290 Dripping Springs TX 78620 512 858-1828 www.sophiesgarden.com

Revel WILDE 2201 Hwy 290 W Bldg B Dripping Springs TX 78620 512 694-0160 www.revelwilde.com

Star of Texas Liquor and Wine 400 Hwy 290 W Dripping Springs TX 78620 512 858-7007 www.staroftexasliquor.com

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Swank Baby Boutique 12009 W. Hwy. 290 Austin TX 78737 512 351-5672 www.swankbabyboutique.com Triple S Feed and General Store 2111 US 290 Dripping Springs TX 78620 512 894-0344 Twin Liquors 598 E. Highway 290 Dripping Springs TX 78620 512 858-7744 www.twinliquors.com Texas Hill Country Olive Co. 2530 W Fitzhugh Dripping Springs TX 78620 www.texashillcountryoliveco.com 512 607-6512 Two-90 Pawn & Archery 9204 Hwy 290 W. Austin TX 78736 512 838-6996 www.archeryaustin.com

Walgreens 27495 RR 12 Dripping Springs TX 78620 512 858-1984 www.walgreens.com Where Men Shop 27490 RR12 Bldg 2 Dripping Springs TX 78620 512 894-2130 www.wmsmadetomeasure.com Wilson AC & Alliance 4205 E Hwy 290 Dripping Springs TX 78620 512 894-0907 www.wilsonappliance.com

Antiques, Galleries & Museums Mara Cardwell Online Art Gallery (By Appointment Only) 512 296-7751 www.maracardwellartgallery.com Carved Stone, Inc. 5300 Bell Springs Rd. Dripping Springs TX 78620 512 858-5665 www.carved-stone.com Dr. Pound Historical Farmstead 570 Founders Park Road Dripping Springs TX 78620 512 858-2030 www.drpoundhistoricalfarmstead.org Hill Country Science Mill 101 South Lady Bird Lane Johnson City TX 78636 844 263-6405 www.sciencemill.org

Lone Star Gifts 301 Mercer Street Dripping Springs TX 78620 512 858-9912 www.sciencemill.org Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park 100 Lady Bird Lane Johnson City TX 78636 830 868-7128 x 222 www.nps.gov/lyjo Rural House 100 Brookside @ Ranch Road 12 Dripping Springs TX 78620 713 410-3027 www.facebook.com/ruralhouserules Sol’stice Garden Expressions 900 Hwy 290 W Dripping Springs TX 78620 512 569-0175 www.solsticeoutdoors.com

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BY BONNIE GONZALEZ & DALTON SWEAT PHOTOS BY DALTON SWEAT Locals know they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need to drive into Austin for music when 'ULSSLQJ 6SULQJV FDUULHV MXVW DV VZHHW D WXQH <RX FDQ Ă&#x20AC;QG OLYH PXVLF here every night of the week on Mercer Street within the Historic District.

On the north side of Mercer sits Mercer Street Dancehall, a true Texas dancehall, the likes of which are not often seen in 2017. If the set list is any indication, the many famous artists who have settled into town appreciate it too. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mercer Street Dancehall has got that dancehall feel with a honkytonk vibe, and the fact that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in Dripping Springs makes it better,â&#x20AC;? legendary country music singer Dale Watson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Best Honky-Tonk in Central Texas,â&#x20AC;? Jimmie Vaughn, famous guitarist and four-time Grammy award winner, added.

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But the music doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t stop on the north side of Mercer Street.

Directly across Mercer is the newest music venue in Dripping Springs.

Hudsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on Mercer was created for artists by artists. Natasha and Chad Hudson moved from Tennessee to Texas and opened a state-ofthe-art venue and recording studio that specializes in teaching people KRZ WR SOD\ ZLWK Ă&#x20AC;YH PXVLF OHVVRQ URRPV LQ WKH EDFN 0DU\ 0DUJDUHW Dement from the Kyle Sisters, a popular Central Texan musical group, 22

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teaches vocals; and every Tuesday night is Open Mic Night for the local aspiring talent.

As Wednesday rolls around, that talent level at Hudsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s is taken up a notch. Carl Weathersby, a Chicago blues style guitarist and vocalist that has played with the likes of Albert King and Billy Branch headlines Hudsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s every Wednesday night. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Carl is a part of the era of blues players that started it.â&#x20AC;? Said Chad Hudson. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Albert King is the reason Stevie Ray Vaughn played the way he did and Carl played with Albert King for four years on the same stage every night. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re talking about that kind of legacy right here in Dripping Springs.â&#x20AC;?

The music scene continues to expand with many local restaurants, coffee houses and bars supporting the cause. Just look around and you can see how Austin â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the Live Music Capital of the World â&#x20AC;&#x201C; has spilled into Dripping Springs.

Visitors can also enjoy food and beverage while in the Historic District.

But the dancehall and Hudsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t the only venues for live music on Mercer Street. The Barbershop, a pub on Mercer where many locals have their own name engraved mugs waiting for them behind the bar, gets in on the action with music every Tuesday night.

Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always something happening in the Historic Districts. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is the heart of Dripping Springs,â&#x20AC;? John McIintosh, co-owner of the Barber Shop said.

Live Music The Barber Shop Bar 207 Mercer Dripping Springs TX 78620 512 829-4636 www.barbershopbar.com

Sidecar Tasting Room 501 Old Fitzhugh Rd Dripping Springs TX 78620 512 643-7398 www.bellspringswinery.com

Bell Springs Winery 3700 Bell Springs Road Dripping Springs TX 78620 512 643-7398 www.bellspringswinery.com

Treaty Oak Brewing and Distilling Co. 16604 Fitzhugh Rd Dripping Springs TX 78620 512 413-1227 www.treatyoakdistilling.com

Homespun Kitchen & Bar 131 E Mercer St. Dripping Springs TX 78620 512 829-4064 www.homespunkitchenandbar.com

Twin Sisters Hall Club P.O. Box 1468 Blanco TX 78606 830 833-5773 www.twinsistersdancehall.com

Hudson’s On Mercer Street 381 Mercer Street Dripping Springs TX 78620 512 894-2075 www.hudsonsonmercer.com

Westcave Cellars Winery 25711 Hamilton Pool Road Round Mountain TX 78663 512 431-1403 www.westcavecellars.com

Mercer Street Dance Hall 332 Mercer St. Dripping Springs TX 78620 512 858-4314 www.mercerstreetdancehall.com

Left: Hudson’s on Mercer has music most nights of the week. Right: The best dance floor in Hays County is well used at Mercer Street Dancehall.

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DR. Pound Historical Farmstead

offers a unique glimpse of history

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Entering the Dr. Pound Historical Farmstead is a step into WKH Ă RXULVKLQJ SLRQHHU OLIH RI &HQWUDO 7H[DV The beautifully restored family home, dating to 1854, is Ă&#x20AC; OOHG ZLWK RULJLQDO IDPLO\ IXUQLVKLQJV DQG KHLUORRPV 7KH farmstead barn, smoke- house, windmill, underground cellar and garden areas are renovated as they existed a century ago.

Dr. Joseph and Sarah Pound built their one- room log cabin in 1854, in the wilderness of what is now Dripping Springs. Over the years, the house expanded to serve nine children and it became the focal point for the developing FRPPXQLW\ VHUYLQJ DV GRFWRU¡V RIĂ&#x20AC; FH VLWH RI WKH Ă&#x20AC; UVW VFKRRO Ă&#x20AC; UVW FKXUFK VHUYLFHV DQG JDWKHULQJ SODFH IRU WKH areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s social life.

Today, the restored home and farmstead is a historical museum, open for tours and events, to provide this and future generations an experience of life in early Texas and is again a focal point of the community.

The farmstead is a true national treasure. It is included in the National Register of Historic Places and was recorded as a Texas Historic Landmark in 1965. It is entirely sustained by charitable contributions and the work of count- less volunteers and community members.

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appreciated donation Refer to our web site for VSHFLĂ&#x20AC; F LQIRUPDWLRQ Today, the laughter of children and the voices of neighbors can still be heard on the grounds of the 150-year old farmstead.

The Dr. Pound farmstead is available for private parties and special events such as ~ Weddings ~ Reunions ~ Social Gatherings ~ Special Tours ~ Educational Functions Special arrangements are required.

The Dr. Pound House is part of the Hill Country Trail Passbook. Along with other 17 other historical spots in the region, the Pound House is one of the featured stops, where you can get your passbook stamped and receive prizes for visiting different historical sites.

The Dr. Pound House is open Wednesday through Saturday, noon to 3 p.m. A donation of $5 includes a tour.

Groups are also welcome.

Dr. Pound Historical Farmstead 750 Founderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Park Rd. Dripping Springs, TX 78620 www.drpoundhistoricalfarmstead.org

STORIED FIREARMS Turn your guns into CASH Buy • Sell • Trade NEW! Online Shopping at StoriedFirearms.com “The Austin gun store without an attitude” The Dr. Pound Historical Farmstead is included on the National Register of Historic Places. The 150-year-old farmstead offers a historical look at Dripping Springs. Once a year in the fall, Dr. Pound Historical Farmstead hosts Pioneer Day where reenactors show what life was like in the 1800s.

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DS RANCH PARK EVENTS CENTER

Dripping Springs Ranch Park is a 166,000 square foot covered event center that sits on 135 acres. Known as the host of the Dripping Springs Fair and Rodeo, the park has so much more to offer. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not just rodeo grounds,â&#x20AC;? Dripping Springs Ranch Park Manager Lynne Dickinson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We host all kinds of events, and we also have walking trails, a playground and multiple open spaces.â&#x20AC;?

The park offers nearly a mile of walking trails with another six miles of hike, bike and horse trails. On site is a playscape with a beautiful shaded picnic area, slides, swings and climbing structures.

The event center has events almost every day of the year and is booked on essentially every weekend this year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have a dog agility show,â&#x20AC;? Dickinson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We host the Texas Night Sky Festival. There is the Fancy Feathers Chicken Show and Vintage Market Days. We often host the Saxet Gun and Knife Show and in the summer the Kids Obstacle Challenge. We always have something going on.â&#x20AC;?

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Top left: Dripping Springs Ranch Park has a number of family-friendly events including the Austin Kennel Club Dog Show, which brought a trackless train for children to ride. Bottom left: The Hill Country WildďŹ&#x201A;ower Arts and Crafts Show always brings a crowd. It will be held on April 8 and 9 at Dripping Springs Ranch Park.

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BY DALTON SWEAT PHOTOS BY MIKE MURPHY Hamilton Pool may be the most iconic image of Central 7H[DV $ SLFWXUHVTXH ZDWHUIDOO Á RZV RII DQ RYHUKDQJLQJ cliff around 50 feet in the air. As the water cascades down, the cliff recedes to create a concaved grotto. A deep bluegreen pool of water sits at the bottom with trees lining the beaches.

“When people come in from out of town, and I want to show them the natural beauty of Central Texas, I take them to Hamilton Pool,” Michael Brewster, Park Supervisor for Hamilton Pool Preserve, said. “It never fails to astonish people.”

“Most people can’t believe they are in Texas, because it looks more like the rainforest.”

The natural spring and cooler temperatures of the grotto create the perfect climate for incredible, lush vegetation.

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orchid are known to occur in the canyon areas along Hamilton Creek.

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BY DALTON SWEAT PHOTOS BY TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE Pedernales Falls State Park may have the most tranquil set of falls you FDQ Ă&#x20AC; QG 7KH SDUN¡V QDPHVDNH IHDWXUH DOORZV YLVLWRUV WR JHW XS FORVH and personal with the beauty of the Pedernales River. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The falls are more of a cascading waterfall, not a dropping waterfall,â&#x20AC;? Carl Flocke, assistant superintendent of Pedernales Falls State Park, said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It gently rolls down over a series of limestone ledges in the river. It spills over these rocks forming a neat water pattern.

There are areas where it shoots through rapids. There are deep pools between the falls as well that are very pretty. You can wander out and hike around them and explore the channels were the river used to run and has carved out caves and grottoes around the fall. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a fun place to get out, see and hike around. The whole area is very beautiful.â&#x20AC;?

The 5,212-acre park sits just a few miles west of Dripping Springs.

With miles of river front access, the park is a hit in the summer time for those looking for water recreation.

Beyond swimming, the park offers miles of hiking. There are over 40 miles of hike and bike trails. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have several creeks running through the park that form neat pools and formations,â&#x20AC;? Flocke said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They can be accessed by our trail system and they get you out deep into the Hill Country. You can hike out on to ridges that allow you to see untarnished Hill Country views.

You can go up and down over hills and ridges with junipers and oaks.â&#x20AC;?

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BY DALTON SWEAT PHOTOS BY RUSTY RAY & CHRIS WUESTEFELD ´7KH SDUN LV VR ELJ ZH QHYHU Ă&#x20AC; OO XS Âľ 0LFKDHO %UHZVWHU 3DUN 6XSHUYLVRU RI Reimers Ranch Park, said.

There are more than 18 miles of trails throughout the classic Central Texas landscape of Milton Reimers Ranch Park. The pristine parkland, open space and reserve land in western Travis County, just a few minutes from Dripping Springs, offers almost three miles of continuous frontage along the Pedernales River. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Reimers is about 2,400 acres of mostly undeveloped land,â&#x20AC;? Brewster said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you want to get out in nature there is a lot of backcountry hiking to do.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an undeveloped river shoreline, so you can sit on a beach and look at a river. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the natural beauty of Reimers Ranch that makes it so popular.â&#x20AC;?

Beyond the space for a typical hiker, there are many popular uses for Reimers Ranch. The local rock-climbing community sees the tall cliffs that protect the edge of the Pedernales River as a world-class destination. Local DQJOHUV KDYH FRPH WR WKH ULYHU IRU JHQHUDWLRQV IRU LQFUHGLEOH ZKLWH EDVV Ă&#x20AC; VK ing. The trails are used for both mountain biking and horseback riding (you must bring your own bike or horse).

Astronomical programs have recently been added to enjoy the beautiful dark skies of Central Texas at the new Reimers Ranch Observatory. There are two large telescopes, one 15 inches in diameter and the second 25 inches in diameter. â&#x20AC;&#x153;For the large telescope, you have to climb up a set of stairs to use it,â&#x20AC;? Brewster said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That is how big it is.â&#x20AC;?

The telescopes, along with the dark sky, will open up an array of celestial objects that canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t typically be seen from the typical back yard. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is a special opportunity for people,â&#x20AC;? Brewster said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We also do astronomy education at these programs where weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll point out constellations and satellites with laser beams while talking to people about space and science.â&#x20AC;?

Reservations are required for the astronomical programs.

Park fees are $10 per vehicle on weekdays and $15 on weekends and holidays, seniors 62 and older free. Only cash is accepted. Pets are allowed but must stay on a leash. Glass bottles and public displays of alcohol are not allowed. The park is open from 7 a.m. to twilight. Camping is not allowed.

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BY DALTON SWEAT PHOTOS BY WESTCAVE PRESERVE The highlights of Westcave Preserve are the cave formations and waterfalls that are surrounded by native vegetation on the 75-acre park.

“In terms of geological time it is about 100,000 years of erosion from the Pedernales River that has formed a beautiful canyon,” Paul Vickery, education director at Westcave Preserve, said.

“When you get to the head, there is this magnificent grotto. You’ve got lush ferns and mosses growing. In the summer months it may be a 20 degree temperature shift from the upper area down to the grotto.”

It is worth a trip to take in all that the preserve offers. Tours of Westcave allow visitors to see and believe the wonders of the park.

Guided tours are the only way to protect the fragile ecosystem. The goal is to protect, respect, steward and educate the public.

“Our guided tour gives you a perspective of how our property has been in recovery mode for the last 40 years,” Vickery said. “We celebrated our 40th year last year. That continued dedication is not only to preserve our current features but to allow future generations to enjoy the beauty of nature and seek inspiration from it.”

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Beyond the guided tours to the grotto are the upland trails that are available throughout the week from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The one-mile loop features a bird blind, prairie restoration project and a glimpse into the natural side of the Texas Hill Country.

5XQ E\ WKH QRQ SURÀ W :HVWFDYH 2XWGRRUV &HQ ter, the preserve also features the Warren Skaarren Environmental Learning Center. Part visitor’s center, part classroom, the center is 3,000 feet and can accommodate up to 150.

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ake a step back in time and into the rich history of Dripping Springs at the “Pound House” farmstead and museum. Nestled on five oak-filled acres, the 1854 farmstead offers a fascinating and informative glimpse into our community’s historic past.

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An example of this range is Ma Maison. Ma Maison sits on 23 acres of sprawling Hill Country and offers three beautiful outdoor areas for ceremonies and celebrations, ranging from shady stately oak trees, to a lake front backdrop to an antique French gazebo.

Couples can also have their celebrations in the Great Hall surrounded by exposed beams, crystal chandeliers, and antique French accents at every turn. Ma Maison is a blend of warm Southern hospitality and French heritage. “The building is not a typical Texas themed venue, but has an elegance and class attached to its French name and inspiration,” Marketing Coordinator of Ma Maison Sarah Zacek said.

Prospect House, located down the road from Treaty Oak Brewing and Distilling, features a nature-integrated and modern venue for couples. The venue features indoor and outdoor ceremony sites for couples, as well as a beautiful vista of rolling prairie grasses and Texas Red Oaks as far as the eye can see.

Owners Erich and Kathryn Oswald designed the building to be simple and minimal with clean modern lines. They integrated the natural beauty of the landscape and used native species to promote the environmental integrity of the terrain.

“We wanted it to feel integrated with the Hill Country landscape,” Erich Oswald said. “So the building is really all about natural light and shadow and breeze and really is intended to be connected to the landscape.”

Dripping Springs venues can also offer something unique to the Texas Hill Country— year-round outdoor weddings. Dripping Springs has a wedding venue for every taste and budget; as well as

The farmstead and museum are available for tours, birthday parties and special events throughout the year.

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accommodations for lodging, dining and entertainment.

The town’s restaurants lend themselves to a Texas wedding. Salt Lick Barbecue has been an iconic destination for years, but with a variety of other options available— such as casual elegance at Creek Road Café or special game dinners at Homespun Kitchen %DU &HOHEUDQWV ZLOO À QG WKHUH DUH QXPHURXV UHVWDXUDQWV DQG caterers available to perfect the dining element of any wedding.

Couples that choose Dripping Springs as their wedding destination can offer their loved ones unique lodging outside of the traditional hotel. Accommodations range from cozy cabins for two people, to entire lodges where the whole family can take a retreat.

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Brewing, which will open this spring in the heart of the Historic District. Central Texas is the heart of Texas wine country, and Dripping Springs is dripping with vineyards and wineries such as Bell Springs Winery, Hawkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Shadow Winery, Driftwood Estate Winery, Fall Creek Vineyards, Duchman Family Winery and Westcave Cellars Winery. Each possesses its own charm and ambiance.

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The answer is the Texas Night Festival, a new Dripping Springs event beginning its second year.

Sponsored by the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) Texas, the City of Dripping Springs, and the Hays County Chapter of Texas Master Naturalist, the intent of the Festival is to increase the appreciation of the night sky and the world around us.

Attendees will be able to see sky objects through telescopes, hear folklore about the night sky, and listen to riveting guest speakers.

Special merit badges can also be earned during the event by participating in exhibition activities.

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Founders Day is a three-day celebration that takes over downtown Dripping Springs. The festival kicks off with a parade, has free live music on two stages, the Mighty Thomas Carnival, food, beer, street dances, cook-off competitions and more than 150 arts and crafts booths and businesses vendors. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is by far the largest event of the year, and it is unique because it celebrates the founding of our community,â&#x20AC;? Bonnie Gonzalez, Communications Coordinator for the city of Dripping Springs, said.

The Annual Founders Day Festival honors and celebrates the founding of the Dripping Springs community in 1850 by the Moss, Wallace, and Pound families.

The three-day jubilee promotes cooperation and volunteerism in the community while generating community spirit.

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From mutton bustin’ to bull riding, the Dripping Springs Fair and Rodeo symbolizes a perfect small-town rodeo.

“I love that it is a rodeo where the community can come and see their neighbors and friends but still enjoy a professional cowboy rodeo,” Lynne Dickinson, manager of Dripping Springs Ranch Park, said. “They can experience what the cowboys go through. The shoots are up close and personal, and you can watch the cowboys get ready to get on the bull if you want.”

The rodeo showcases the finest in rodeo skills, food, drink, beer and entertainment. Bring your entire family out to enjoy arts and

crafts vendors, kid activities and more. There will be bareback bronc riding, saddle bronc, bull riding, barrel racing, roping and a rodeo clown.

The sixth annual Dripping Springs Fair and Rodeo will be held at Dripping Springs Ranch Park on July 21 and 22. For more information visit www.drippingspringsfairandrodeo.com.

Dripping Springs Ranch Park will also host the 18th Annual Brent Thurman Memorial Bull Ride on October 7. More information can be found at www.brentthurman.com.

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BY LAUREL ROBERTSON PHOTOS BY DIANA BLACK Homegrown tomato fans - the wait is almost over! On Saturday, June 24, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dripping Springs sixth annual Tomato Roundup will gather together the best homegrown tomatoes in Hays County for everyone’s tasting pleasure. All are invited to compete for prizes and bragging rights for the rest of the year.

The Tomato Roundup will be at Veteran’s Park in Dripping Springs -between Highway 290, Ranch Road 12 and Mercer Street (also the site of the regular Dripping Springs Farmers Market each Wednesday afternoon). At the Saturday morning Tomato Roundup, there will be a tasting tent, prepared food to eat, live music to enjoy, games to play and information from the Hays County Master Gardeners on how to grow the best tomatoes in Central Texas.

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The Tomato Roundup is sponsored annually by the City of Dripping Springs and organized by its Farmers Market Committee.

Generous business and individual sponsorships help make the event possible.

Sponsors, judges and volunteers for this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event are currently being sought.

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BY JOHN PACHECO PHOTOS BY JANICE SMITH Come out and sample the largest assortment of Texas wines, craft beers, gourmet foods and spirits available under one roof, at the 10th Annual Dripping with Taste Wine & Food Festival. Sponsored by the Dripping Springs Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau, the festival was created to showcase the growing number of local vineyards, breweries, distilleries and gourmet food fares peppering the area.

That number continues to grow and so does the festival. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s festival includes over 75 â&#x20AC;&#x153;tastefulâ&#x20AC;? vendors and an estimated two thousand food

and wine enthusiasts.

One of the more exciting additions to the festival has been the inclusion of Distilleries. As of last year, rum, vodka, gin and even a little whiskey have joined the party. Many of the offers are made right here in the area. But, the fun doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t stop at the tasting. The festival also includes cooking demonstrations, drink mixology classes, live music, specialty vendors, a free photo booth and actual grape stomping. You can even get

a t-shirt to prove you did it! â&#x20AC;&#x153;This isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t your typical, snooty, wear a tie, spit out good booze festival. It is a true celebration of the Texas Hill Country DQG WKH Ă DYRU RI 7H[DV Âľ VD\V WK year festival attendee, Stephanie Holtzendorf.

So mark your calendar and plan to visit us for this great Hill Country tradition and have your wish granted of sampling all of Dripping Springs in one sitting.

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BY GARY ZUPANCIC The Dripping Springs Songwriters Festival, this year from October 20 – 22, is now a local tradition. The weather cools down, and the music fans turn out in downtown Dripping Springs to enjoy just about any type of acoustic music you would want. If you don’t like what you’re hearing, wait a couple of minutes and somebody else will be playing something completely different.

The Saturday night headliner show is a ticketed event, but the daytime shows are free.

Each venue hosts four individual songwriters for an hour and a half. Each songwriter does one of their own songs before passing it off to the next songwriter. The process is called a writer round or song swap, which allows everyone a chance to sing while giving each songwriter the ability to pick their best tunes. The festival starts on Friday night and concludes on Sunday afternoon with a wrap party.

The songwriters come from all over – even Australia. Dripping Springs residents and local B&Bs house the songwriters.

Although not paid, the songwriters are fed and have a roof over their heads while they are here. The venues include the Barber Shop, Hill Country Guitars, Hudson’s on Mercer, Sidecar Tasting Room, and Mercer Street Dancehall.

See over 40 musicians during the Dripping Springs Songwriter’s Festival and who knows? Maybe you’ll enjoy a future number one hit.

More information www.drippingspringssongwritersfestival.com

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BY GARY ZUPANCIC PHOTOS BY GARY ZUPANCIC Who says time travel doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t exist? On Pioneer Day at the Dr. Pound Historical Farmstead, visitors get to experience what life was like in the mid-1800s.

Covered wagon rides, blacksmith skills, weavers, civil war reenactors and 1840s costumed docents are on hand to explain what life ZDV OLNH ZKHQ WKH 3RXQG )DPLO\ Ă&#x20AC;UVW VHWWOHG LQ 'ULSSLQJ 6SULQJV LQ what was called an â&#x20AC;&#x153;untamed section of Texasâ&#x20AC;? in 1854. During this one-day event, guests get to see more than 40 demonstrators of pioneer crafts and skills, such as butter churning, blacksmithing and quilting.

The Dr. Pound Historical Farmstead is Dripping Springsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; only museum, and it is not a replica. It is the actual house that Doctor Joseph Pound and his wife Sarah lived in. The house was not only WKH GRFWRU¡V UHVLGHQFH EXW DOVR WKH Ă&#x20AC;UVW VFKRRO D SODFH RI ZRUVKLS and the center of activity for the community.

During the restoration, each piece of lumber was numbered and replaced in their proper position. Even the mortar that holds the house together was from the same mixture that was used originally.

Be sure to make Pioneer Day on September 23, 2017, a part of your visit.

Docents Hillary Snider and Ken Holmes showed off the latest fashion of the 1850s.

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At left: Hillary London and Avery Snyder showed off their finest. Above: Jose M Sandoval showed off his blacksmith skills at the farmstead.

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Wedding and Event Venues Driftwood Estate Winery 4001 Elder Hill Road Driftwood TX 78619 512 858-9667 www.driftwoodwine.com The Duchman Family Winery 13308 FM 150 West Driftwood TX 78619 512 858-1470 www.duchmanwines.com Fall Creek Vineyards at Driftwood 18059A FM 1826 Driftwood TX 78619 512 858-4050 www.fcv.com Flores Mexican Restaurant 2440 E. Hwy 290 Dripping Springs TX 78620 512 858-2221 ÜÜÜ°y Àià iÝ V> °V

Ma Maison Wedding and Event Venue is beautiful as the sun sets. (Photos by The Mill Photography).

Graceland Oaks Event Center 8907 Circle Drive Austin TX 78736 936 661-7481 www.gracelandoaks.com

Amici Bed and Breakfast 1459 Hwy. 290 W Dripping Springs TX 78620 281 881-8412 www.amicibedandbreakfast.com

The Greenhouse at Driftwood P.O. Box 223 Driftwood TX 78619 512 239-9187 www.thegreenhousedriftwood.com

The Barn at Bell Springs 4000 Bell Springs Road Dripping Springs TX 78620 512 826-4983 www.barnatbellsprings.com Bella Nido Bed and Breakfast 23351 FM 150 Driftwood TX 78619 512 584-5088 www.bellanido.com Blue Rock Estate 2600 Blue Rock Trail Dripping Springs TX 78620 512 829-1447 www.bluerockestate.com Camp Lucy 3509 Creek Road Dripping Springs TX 78620 512 894-4400 www.camplucy.com Carriage Hills Ranch Wedding Venue 125 Moore Lane Blanco TX 78606 512 222-9821 www.carriagehillsranch.com Creekside Weddings and Special Events 18315 RR 1826 Driftwood TX 78619 512 894-3218 www.austincreekside.com 54

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Deep Eddy Vodka Distillery, Tasting Room & Event Venue 2250 E. Hwy. 290 Dripping Springs TX 78620 512 994-3534 www.deepeddyvodka.com Dr. Pound Historical Farmstead 570 Founders Park Road Dripping Springs TX 78620 512 858-2030 www.drpoundhistoricalfarmstead.org

The Inn at Wild Rose Hall Event Venue 11110 Fitzhugh Road Austin TX 78736 800 591-5813 www.theinnatwildrosehall.com

La Estancia Bella 3401 Lone Man Mountain Road Wimberley TX 78676 512 550-6727 www.laestanciabella.com

Pecan Springs Ranch Event Venue 10601 B Derecho Austin TX 78737 512 632-1046 www.pecanspringsranch.com

The Terrace Club 2600 E. Hwy. 290 Dripping Springs TX 78620 512 894-4009 www.theterraceclub.com

Ma Maison Wedding & Event Venue 2550 Bell Springs Road Dripping Springs TX 78620 512 777-1642 www.themamaison.com

Prospect House 12745 Silver Creek Rd Dripping Springs TX 78620 512 850-2884 www.prospecthousetx.com

Texas Hill Country Olive Co. 2530 W. Fitzhugh Dripping Springs TX 78620 512 607-6512 www.texashillcountryoliveco.com

Memory Lane Event Center 403 KC Memory Lane Dripping Springs TX 78620 512 894-0700 www.memorylaneweddings.com

Ranch at Wimberley 2601 Mt. Sharp Rd. Wimberley TX 78676 512 648-0424 www.wimranch.com

Tipping T 13127 Fitzhugh Road Austin TX 78736 512 413-4590 www.tippingt.com

Mercer Street Dancehall 332 Mercer St. Dripping Springs TX 78620 512 858-4314 www.mercerstreetdancehall.com

Ranch Austin 10313 Circle Drive Austin TX 78736 512 288-5421 www.ranchaustin.com

Trudy’s Four Star 13059 Four Star Blvd.

Austin TX 78737 512 301-4300 www.trudysfourstar.com

Mt. Gainor Inn 2390 Prochnow Road Dripping Springs TX 78620 512 858-0982 www.mtgainorinn.com

The Salt Lick Restaurant and Pavilion 18300 FM 1826 Driftwood TX 78619 512 894-3117 www.saltlickbbq.com

Twin Sisters Hall Club P.O. Box 1468 Blanco TX 78606 830 833-5773 www.twinsistersdancehall.com

Old Glory Ranch 3633 River Road Wimberley TX 78676 512 847-3646 www.oldgloryranch.com

Summerland at Onion Creek 19022 FM 150 W Driftwood TX 78619 512 779-2499 www.Summerlandatonioncreek.com

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Dripping Springs

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BY JOHN PACHECO PHOTOS BY ARTISTS ALLIANCE

Dripping Springs is rich with art.

So much so that the local artists formed the Artists Alliance of the Hill Country (AAHC) to pool their talent and skills to inspire themselves and their community through art. As part of their effort, AAHC will hold the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tour of Talentâ&#x20AC;? May 6 and 7, from 11 a.m. to 4 S P LQYROYLQJ Ă&#x20AC;YH DUW VWXGLRV DQG RYHU SDUWLFLSDWLQJ DUWLVWV 9LVLWRUV FDQ H[SHULHQFH D free self-paced scenic tour through hill country roads, during bluebonnet season, as they visit Ă&#x20AC;YH PDMRU VWXGLRV ´7KH $UW 6WXGLR 7RXU EULQJV RXW WKH XQLTXH WDOHQW QHVWOHG LQ RXU ZRRGV DV RXU DUWLVWV DUH MXVW DQRWKHU IDFHW ÂŤ UHĂ HFWLRQ RI RXU EHDXWLIXO FRPPXQLW\ Âľ said Susan Manzello co-founder of AAHC. More information on the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tour of Talentâ&#x20AC;? and the Dripping Springs art scene can be found at www.theshowspotlight.com.

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The 5 participating studios are: • Bill Rider – The Barn 4000 Bell Springs Road • Karen Krumm 4990 W. Fitzhugh Road • Gert Johan Manshot – Dutch Barn 171 Laura Hunter Lane • Doyle Fellers – Studio 13 1300 Creek Road • Irma Gros 151 Mc Keller Road In the fall, AAHC will hold “The SHOW,” September 30 through October 1.

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The Drippery Tours (wine tours) P.O. Box 236 Dripping Springs TX 78620 512 870-7883 www.Thedripperytours.com

Art Garage 11190 Circle Dr. Austin TX 78736 512 852-9900 www.theartgarageaustin.com

Dripping Springs Songwriters Festival PO Box 1160 Dripping Springs TX 78620-1160 512 659-1576 www.drippingspringssongwritersfestival.com

Austin Zoo 10808 Rawhide Trail Austin TX 78736 512 288-1490 www.austinzoo.org D-Tour Aviation Helicopter Rides 512 701-4030 www.d-touraviation.com Deer Run Chauffeur Service (wine tours) P.O. Box 1734 Dripping Springs TX 78620 512 658-3900 www.deerruncs.com Discover Texas Wine Tours 101 Farrell Lane, Suite C Dripping Springs TX 78620 512 656-8299 www.DiscoverTexasWine.com

Elegant Limousine & Hill Country Tours (wine tours) 7 Maplewood Circle Wimberley TX 78676 512 847-6232 www.elegantride.us Hill Country Science Mill 101 South Lady Bird Lane Johnson City TX 78636 844 263-6405 www.sciencemill.org Jump Wild 295 Frog Pond Lane Dripping Springs TX 78620 512 858-2500 www.jumpwild.com

Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park 100 Lady Bird Lane Johnson City TX 78736 512 868-7128 x222 www.nps.gov/lyjo

Texas Hill Country Charter and Limousine 34 Longwood Rd Austin TX 78737 512 656-8299 www.hillcountryshuttleservice.com

Mercer Street Dancehall 332 Mercer St. Dripping Springs TX 78620 512 858-4314 www.mercerstreetdancehall.com

Texas Hill Country Olive Co. 2530 W. Fitzhugh Dripping Springs TX 78620 512 607-6512 www.texashillcountryoliveco.com

Onion Creek Kitchens @ Juniper Hills Farms 5818 Ranch Road 165 Dripping Springs TX 78620 830 833-0910 www.juniperhillsfarm.com

Twin Sisters Hall Club P.O. Box 1468 Blanco TX 78606 830 833-5773 www.twinsistersdancehall.com

Slowpokes Winery Tours 314 Harmon Hills Cove Dripping Springs TX 78620 800 956-7776 www.slowpokeswinerytours.com The Springs Family YMCA 27216 RR 12 Dripping Springs TX 78620 512 894-3309 www.austinymca.org

Two-90 Pawn & Archery 9204 Hwy 290 W Austin TX 78736 512 838-6996 www.archeryaustin.com The Wimberley Players 450 Old Kyle Road Wimberley TX 78676 512 847-0575 www.wimberleyplayers.org

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Events List

Mar 11 Kitetail Fest Treaty Oak Brewing & Distilling www.treatyoakdistilling.com Mar 11 Fancy Feathers Poultry Show DSRP www.fancyfeatherstx.org/

Apr 21-23 28th Annual Founders Day Festival Historical Mercer Street www.foundersdayfestival.com

Jun 10 Hill Country Music Series Stone Valley Music Park www.hcrally.com

Aug 4-6 TX Senior Pro Rodeo DSRP www.tspra.com

Apr 22 5 K Run Dead-Color Run DSRP www.5krundead.com

Jun 16-17 Blue Hair Special Dressage Show DSRP www.usdf.org/ Jun 24

Aug 11-12 Hill Country Rally for Kids BBQ Cook-off Camp Ben McCulloch Park www.hcrally.com

Apr 28-30 Vintage Market Days DSRP www.austinhillcountry.vintagemarketdays.com

Mar 18 Texas Night Sky Festival DSRP www.cityofdrippingsprings.com

May 6-7 Tour the Talent Studio Tour Artist Alliance of the Hill Country www.artistsalliancehc.com

Mar 25 4-H Horse Show DSRP www.hays.agrilife.org

May 13 Bailey Kay Hutson Bull Ride DSRP www.facebook.com/baileykay.hutson

Mar 25 5 K Run Dead-Color Run DSRP www.5krundead.com

May 20 Redbud Artisan Market DSRP facebook.com

Mar 25-26 Home & Garden Show DSRP Rotary Club of Dripping Springs (Facebook) Apr 1 Ducks Unlimited Annual Banquet Hog Heaven www.ducks.org/texas/events Apr 8-9

Õ ÌÀÞ 7 `y ÜiÀ iÃÌ Û> DSRP www.texasmarketguide.com/ Apr 8 THCBRA Barrel Race DSRP www.thcbra.com/THCBRA/Welcome. html

May 20-21 Dressage in the Hill Country DSRP www.dsrpridingseries.com/ May 29 Memorial Day Service Veterans Triangle Park www.post290tx.com/ Jun 3 Red Arena Roundup DSRP www.redarena.org/2016-round-up. html Jun 9-11 DSRP Summer Riding Series www.dsrpridingseries.com/

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Tomato Roundup Veteran’s Triangle Park www.cityofdrippingsprings.com

Aug 19-20 Drives for Drippin’ Vaaler Creek Golf Club www.hcrally.com

Jun 24 Ducks Unlimited Annual Banquet Hog Heaven www.ducks.org/texas/events

Aug 23 10th Annual Hill Country Rally for Kids Mercer Street www.hcrally.com

Jun 30-Jul 1 SHOT Show DSRP www.stockhorsetexas.org

Sep 2 Gunner Thames Memorial Jackpot DSRP www.gunnerthames.com

Jul 4 Fire in the Sky 4th of July Celebration DSRP www.isaacfortexas.com

Sep 9 10th Annual Dripping with Taste Wine & Food Festival DSRP www.drippingwithtaste.com

Jul 8 HERPS Reptile Show DSRP www.herpshow.net Jul 20-23 DS Fair & Rodeo DSRP www.drippingspringsfairandrodeo. com Jul 22 Hill Country Music Series Rusty Mule www.hcrally.com Jul 29-30 DSRP Summer Riding Series www.dsrpridingseries.com

Sep 16-17 Saxet Gun Show DSRP www.saxetshows.com Sep 21 Dancing with the Stars DSRP www.drippingspringsrotary.org Sep 23 Pioneer Days @ Dr Pound Historical Farmstead www.drpoundhistoricalfarmstead.org Sep 30-Oct 1 The SHOW DSRP www.artistsalliancehc.com

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