Around the County

Kendall County is named for George Wilkins Kendall, a celebrated journalist, war correspondent, and sheepman who is largely credited with introducing the sheep industry to Texas. The county would be named for him in the late 1850s. He would later die in Boerne, and he is buried in the Boerne Cemetery. The county is home not only to Boerne, the county seat, but also to several other towns that include Bergheim, Sisterdale, Comfort, Waring, Welfare, Kendalia, and parts of Fair Oaks Ranch. Each of these towns – most of them unincorporated – have their own distinctive feel. Several award-winning restaurants and wineries are in the county, along with several retail stores, saloons, music venues, and more. The Old Tunnel State Park is located between Comfort and Fredericksburg and is known for its emergence of Mexican free-tailed bats during the season (May-October). The park is open year-round for wildlife viewing, hiking and more. Several of these areas especially –Comfort – have B&Bs and lodging, and many are located near the Guadalupe River and have opportunities for tubing and river access.

Bat Viewing at Old Tunnel State Park (TPWD.texas.gov)

NEARBY NEIGHBORS

The drive around the Texas Hill Country is gorgeous, and while we are partial to Kendall County, you may want to explore a little further while becoming acquainted with your new home in the area.

Austin (90 Mins) Bandera (30 mins) Fredericksburg (45 mins) New Braunfels (45 mins) Kerrville (30 mins) San Antonio (20 mins)

PEDIATRICS

430 W. Bandera Rd., Suite 9 • Boerne, TX 78006 (830) 816-1717 CommuniCareSA.org

Stay & Play

Tapatio Springs Hill Country Resort

They say everything is bigger in Texas, so Tapatio Springs Hill Country Resort thought they should live up to it.

Located on a majestic oasis just 5 miles from downtown Boerne, this luxurious Resort and Golf Club is one of the most popular Texas Hill Country destinations due in large part to their outstanding customer service and attention to even the smallest of details.

The Resort boasts a brand-new enhanced Clubhouse and exceptional golf course upgrades that completely transformed this premier escape.

The golf course is not only tremendouly fun to play, but it is also challenging for all skill levels due to its dramatic elevation changes and panoramic views of some of the highest hills in the area at 1,900 feet. The Clubhouse serves as the hub for relaxation, respite and reconnection featuring the popular La Cascada Table & Bar with indoor/outdoor dining that features amazing Texas Hill Country vistas. There is also an on-site er rooms, and a large Pro Shop.

Other features at Tapatio Springs Hill Country Resort include Puresol Spa, Texas’ premier salt cave spa and state-of-the-art, full-service spa featuring a variety of signature treatments and European product lines that are exclusive to the spa.

Elsewhere within the Resort are a large, resort-style pool and lounging area, as well as on-site luxurious guestrooms set among gorgeous oaks and natural landscape that provide privacy, space and solitude.

As Resort owner George Strait says: “We ain’t here for a long time, we’re here for a good time.”

To experience this oneof-a-kind escape in the Texas Hill Country, visit Tapatioresort.com.