Lipstick & Locks in Boerne is the ultimate salon for hair enthusiasts, offering expert styling, coloring, and professional makeup services. Owner Margo Ramirez goes out of her way to make you look and feel amazing!
Whether you moved from across the state, country, or overseas, Hill Country welcomes you! It can take some time to be known as a local, so BeLocal NW & Hill Country is here as your guide. Whether it’s a sunny day at Market Days or a Winter weekend in Fredericksburg, this area has endless opportunities to get outside with our friendly community.
This is a personal guide to the local eateries, libations, shops, hiking trails, and locals’ tips! With BeLocal NW & Hill Country, we aim to make the move-in process more welcoming. You’ll soon become part of the community’s hidden gems, so we hope this makes building bridges with your new friends, neighbors, and local shop employees easier.
We hope you meet all the people and places you will love through this guide. You’ll want to keep this guide on your coffee table as
you will only receive it once when you move in. BeLocal NW & Hill Country can also be found on Instagram and Facebook. Following these social-media platforms will allow you to view weekly updates in the area and more tips from the locals and our sponsors.
This part of the Hill Country, known as Boerne, Comfort and Helotes, Pipe Creek, and NW San Antonio, is fast-growing, with each community offering its character. That allows opportunities to anyone who steps foot here.
We genuinely appreciate all the beauty of this place and its people. Welcome home!
JULIE OLSEN ▸ Publisher Julie.olsen@N2CO.com
Helotes is known for its annual Cornyval Festival, which celebrates the area’s corn farming history. However, it’s also home to the world’s largest peanut butter and jelly sandwich, which was made in 2002 and weighed over 3,000 pounds.
BOERNE
Known as a town filled with culture, heritage, and history, Boerne has its fair share of tall tales and exciting stories for current residents and visitors alike. Some of our favorites, from name changes to famous court cases, are explained here!
AS WITH MANY TEXAS TOWNS, INTRODUCING THE RAILROAD INCREASED BOERNE’S VIABILITY THROUGHOUT THE STATE AND HELPED SET THE BUILDING BLOCKS FOR THE CITY THAT EXISTS TODAY.
BOERNE NAMED FOR A FIERY GERMAN JOURNALIST ▸ Boerne was platted in 1852, but settlers arrived a few years earlier, traveling west from New Braunfels to the banks of the Cibolo Creek. These highly educated men weren’t farmers, however, and their idealistic commune only lasted a few years before it was abandoned. At one point, a journalist referred to the summer home of Dr. Ferdinand Herff as his “Tusculum among the hills,” and the romance of famed Roman philosopher Cicero’s villa was intricately linked to Boerne. However, Boerne itself was always named for German poet Ludwig Börne, well known among our scholarly gentlemen for his passionate pleas in German that caused a wave of migration to a new world.
▸ The Old Kendall County Courthouse is an easily recognizable Boerne landmark. An architectural gem built of limestone and located just off Main Street, the old courthouse is a beautiful beacon of the past. Many may be surprised to learn that, as of 2010, the courthouse was the second oldest in continuous use in Texas. Initially constructed in 1870, the
courthouse has been expanded many times and once was host to both the jail and the court. As the county grew, the need to develop eventually became too great, and today a new, larger courthouse sits just across the street.
TO SAN ANTONIO ▸ One great aspect of Boerne is the convenience of being short distances from a central metropolitan area. However, at one time, a trip to San Antonio took nearly a full day. Then, in the 1880s, the railroad came to Boerne and shortened the trip to around 3 hours. Boerne saw a quick spike in tourism and traffic as many hotels popped up around town, and the area became more accessible. As with many Texas towns, introducing the railroad increased Boerne’s viability throughout the state and helped set the building blocks for the city that exists today.
A PLACE FOR HEALING ▸ It’s no secret that Boerne is home to a fantastic natural environment and beautiful surroundings. What may be surprising is that at one point, Boerne was a significant health destination. Beginning in the late
1800s, tourists flocked to Boerne as a health and wellness center, hoping to increase their chances of good health and healing respiratory ailments. After the railroad was introduced, the town became home to several hotels and sanitariums. Boerne was so well known for health-related tourism that the VA hospital for the area that resides in Kerrville was meant initially for Boerne!
BOERNE’S POPULATION DOUBLED FROM 1990-2010 ▸ Boerne has always been a quaint community...but between 1990 and 2010, the town and surrounding area became particularly popular. Due in large part to the beautiful land, a close-knit community, and great schools, Boerne experienced an influx of interest and growth. True to form, the town managed to capitalize on the positive aspects of growth while still maintaining the feel and culture that have made it a great place to live for over 100 years.
Comfort was founded in 1854 by German immigrants. Called Freethinkers, these German settlers advocated reason and democracy over religious and political autocracy. They valued equal rights for all people and respect for life and nature. On High Street, you will find a marker, inset in limestone, that recognizes their contribution to the area.
Take a walk down High Street to explore the architecture and history of Comfort. The beautifully restored limestone storefronts date to the late 1800s and tell the history of Comfort and its German founders. Many of the descendants of these original
families still live in Comfort. Each building has a Texas state historical marker, making it easy to do your own selfguided walking tour.
The Hotel Faust — now called Hotel Giles — was built in 1880 as a residence for Peter Ingenhuett, whose family was one of Comfort’s founders. Designed by renowned San Antonio architect Alfred Giles, today it is wholly remodeled but maintains the original carriage house and other property structures. A few doors down, you’ll find the original wooden Ingenhuett homestead. THEY VALUED EQUAL RIGHTS FOR ALL PEOPLE AND RESPECT FOR LIFE AND NATURE.
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The town was settled in the 1850s by immigrants from Germany and Mexico. The pioneer whose land encompassed what is now known as Old Town Helotes was Scottish immigrant and surgeon Dr. George F. Marnoch, who purchased the property in 1858 and built a two-and-a-halfstory limestone house in 1859; the place was awarded a Texas Historic Landmark designation in 2010. His eldest son, Gabriel Wilson Marnoch, was a well-known naturalist who discovered two reptilian and two amphibian species in the Helotes hills.
The Spanish terms elotes and olotes, Americanized to Helotes, which means corn on the cob, has been used for the area since the early 1700s, when it was mentioned in a Spanish report to the governor of the region, describing the area where Apaches scalped a Spaniard who had been looking for stray horses. How the name was derived is unknown; however, it is believed that Lipans had cultivated corn along the creek for centuries before frequent raids of Comanche Indians made such agricultural activities impossible.
HOW THE NAME WAS DERIVED IS UNKNOWN; HOWEVER, IT IS BELIEVED THAT LIPANS HAD CULTIVATED CORN ALONG THE CREEK FOR CENTURIES BEFORE FREQUENT RAIDS OF COMANCHE INDIANS...
In 1846 it was the site of a stagecoach stop operated by George von Pleve, a German nobleman and immigrant. A post office was established in 1857, and by 1885 the town had a steam cotton gin, a general store, two hotels, and a population of fifty. During World War I Leon Springs was the site of an officers’ training camp. The post office was closed in 1918, and by the mid-1930s the population had fallen to twenty-five. The town grew again during World War II due to activity at Camp Stanley and Camp Bullis in the nearby Leon Springs Reservation.
WORTH THE DRIVE BEEP!
FROM ANY AREA!
THE DIENGER TRADING CO.
210 N Main St, Boerne, TX 78006
thediengertradingco.com ▸ The Dienger Trading Co. has been at the center of our small town’s community for more than a century. Originally a dry goods store, visitors today will find a bakery, bistro, and boutique behind the original antique glass windows.
THE CREEK ▸ 119 Staffel St. Boerne
thecreekrestaurant.com ▸ Nestled along the Cibolo, steps away from the Main Street bridge, The Creek offers a varied and delectable menu. Whether you dine alfresco on the beautiful deck or inside this historic landmark building, you will be enchanted by the service, the food, and the ambiance.
Originally from upstate NY, where Italian food reigns supreme, I found a piece of heaven in Maggiano’s Restaurant. Great ambiance with Sinatra tunes and all your faves on the menu! -Tom O.
DOG AND PONY GRILL ▸ 1481 S. Main St. Boerne ▸ dogandponygrill.com
The Dog & Pony is a restaurant with a fenced-in dog park, covered patio, playground, & basketball court, with a live music stage & a dance floor. They offer live music. Enjoy great food, cold drinks & a welcoming atmosphere!
OPEN WIDE FOOD TRUCK ▸ 325 Main St. Boerne ▸ 830-388-5110 ▸ The single best burger in Boerne hands down. Maybe the best in Texas. Friendly people, and excellent food that is over 90% by scratch! The wings are also excellent, and surprisingly hot. (Behind Free Roam Brewery)
LUPE’S ▸ 325 S Main St, Boerne lupeslocalmextex.com ▸ Mexican food uses local, fresh ingredients. Chef Lupe is reminiscent of the Movie”Chef”. Fancy restaurant The chef changed directions and started an amazing food truck! (Food Truck behind Free Roam Brewery)
CYPRESS GRILLE ▸ 170 S Main St. Boerne ▸ cypressgrilletx.com ▸ Featuring an elegant and comfortable atmosphere, along with a staff of professionally trained chefs, Cypress Grille has some of Boerne’s finest dining. Whether you’re in the market for 12-ounce grilled pork chops, blackened sea scallops, and pan-seared foie gras, or fresh soups, salads, and sandwiches, Cypress Grille has just what you’re craving.
HAMBY’S ▸ 437 S Main St. Boerne ▸ Revived from the original beloved Hamby’. This 50’s style of the restaurant features a menu that consists of Smash burgers, chicken sandwiches, shoestring fries, onion rings, shakes, and malts.
THE RICHTER ▸ 153 S Main St, Boerne, TX 78006 ▸ richterboerne.com ▸ Fun Dining meets Fine Dining Elevate your experience to a second floor 1920’s industrial themed Bar and Restaurant. Enjoy Custom cocktails, margaritas, martinis and ice cold beer at the oldest bar in the Hill Country built right here in Boerne in 1869.
PEGGYS ON THE GREEN ▸ 128 W Blanco Rd, Boerne ▸ peggysonthegreen.com
Mark Bohanan is the Chef/Owner of Bohanan’s, the highly-regarded prime steak and seafood restaurant in downtown San Antonio. Then he cast his eye north, intent on establishing a Southern-inspired, all-American restaurant in Boerne.
O’BRIENS ▸ 848 Highway 46 East Bergheim ▸ obriensinbergheim.com
O’Brien’s Restaurant is located in the the quaint town of Bergheim specializing in Hill Country gourmet dishes.
BLACK BOARD BBQ ▸ 1123 Sisterdale Rd, Sisterdale ▸ blackboardbarbq.com
Nestled in the scenic Texas Hill Country, Black Board Bar B Q sits 18 minutes south of Historic Luckenbach and 12 miles north of Boerne. Any BBQ enthusiast would be remiss to overlook our mouth-watering smoked meats, house-ground sausages, unique sides, and homemade desserts.
EL CHAPARRAL BOERNE ▸ 36 Old San Antonio Rd, Boerne ▸ elchaparral.com
One of San Antonio’s greatest Mexican restaurants for 50 years newest locations. This highly anticipated restaurant is sure to give the full Mexican dining experience!
Z’S PIZZA ▸ 118 Old San Antonio Rd, Boerne ▸ zswoodfiredpizza.com Originally from a small town in Ohio, our Executive Chef/Owner Zachary Disch has always had a passion for good food. At such a young age, he polished his culinary skills by learning how to make new foods and working in the wood-fired pizza industry.
MARY’S TACOS BOERNE
518 E Blanco Rd, Boerne ▸ marystacos.com
Mary’s Tacos is family owned and operated in Boerne, Texas. We are a low-key, counter-serve Mexican eatery dishing up a variety of tacos, including breakfast. You can watch the homemade tortillas made right in front of you!
BERGHEIM PIZZA COMPANY
1 FM 3351 Suite 100, Boerne bergheimpizzacompany.com
The Bergheim Pizza (BPC) is a neighborhood, family-friendly establishment. The restaurant includes inside and outside seating and an enclosed toddler play area. The menu features a variety of pizzas, calzones, smoked, grilled wings, and fresh salads. In addition, the BPC offers specialty selections including gluten-free and”keto” friendly food options as well as a children’s menu.
COMPADRE’S HILL COUNTRY COCINA
209 Lohmann St, Boerne. ▸ Compadres Hill Country Cocina in Boerne, Texas is a hidden gem, offering unique Rio Grande Valley BBQ flavors with a hill country twist. With limited lunch hours, it’s a must-visit for BBQ lovers. Veteran Owned & Operated, Compadres welcomes veterans with military memorabilia and supports veterans across Texas.
Backyard Bistro in Pipe Creek is awesome! The staff is friendly and the food is delicious home style food. They also have great brunch menus! Highly recommend! -Cami K.
FOOD FOR THE SOUL BISTRO ▸ 702 High St, Comfort facebook.com/foodforthesoulbistro ▸ We are a small family restaurant in Comfort that brings you sandwiches, daily changing soups, a full-sized salad bar, the Friday Night Steak Dinner and our beloved Bread Pudding. We also have changing desserts for the Steak Dinner.
HIGH’S CAFE & STORE ▸ 726 High St, Comfort highscafeandstore.com ▸ High’s Cafe & Store began operation on August 30, 2005, in a small 700-square-foot corner of our current building. We are located in the heart of the historic district in downtown Comfort, Texas on High Street. Our name came about pretty easily! We are a casual eatery making the familiar extraordinary.
COMFORT PIZZA ▸ 802 High St, Comfort facebook.com/ComfortPizza ▸ Highly Rated Old World
Wood Fired Pizzeria, Salads, Unique Beer & Wine List, Gelato & Blue Bell Ice Creams, Coffee/Espresso/Cold Brew, Retro Bicycle Rentals, Pokémon Outlet, Music & Alfresco Dining Under Umbrellas Cooled With an Outdoor Misting System.
EL CHAPARRAL HELOTES ▸ 15103 Bandera Rd, Helotes elchaparral.com ▸ Three decades and two generations of experience and passion go into every smiling face and mouth-watering bite that make-up El Chaparral Mexican Restaurant. If you’ve been to El Chaparral in the last 50 years, you’ve probably savored a Taste Like No Other. This is the core of our reputation and is the essence of everything we do!
MARY’S TACOS HELOTES ▸ 13439 Bandera Rd, Helotes marystacos.com ▸ Mary’s Tacos is family owned and operated in Helotes, Texas. We are a low-key, counter-serve Mexican eatery dishing up a variety of tacos, including breakfast. You can watch the homemade tortillas made right in front of you!
FIAMMA PIZZERIA ▸ 13715 FM1560, Helotes fiammapizzeriamenu.com ▸ Helotes residents have made Fiamma Pizzeria one of the most popular pizzerias in the area. Maybe it will become a favorite of yours, too! Partnered with Slice since 2022, this restaurant has been a staple of the community for years. Try the food and see why they’ve remained popular with locals.
B DADDY’S ▸ 14436 Bandera Rd, Helotes bdaddysbbq.com ▸ Voted top 4 bbq restaurants in the San Antonio area! Cool pit stop with slow-smoked meats, classic sides & local beer, plus a patio with picnic tables.
BRASÃO BRAZILIAN STEAKHOUSE
19210 I-10, San Antonio ▸ brasaousa.com
A dining experience like no other. You will discover our welcoming atmosphere of luxury and world-class service as you walk through our doors. Brasão Brazilian Steakhouse is where traditional tastes & modern ambiance blend to deliver the true flavors of Brazil.
MAGNOLIA PANCAKE HAUS
10333 Huebner Rd, San Antonio magnoliapancakehaus.com ▸ Family Owned and Operated since 2000 & Serving San Antonio’s Best Breakfast Featuring Our”WORLD’S BEST BUTTERMILK PANCAKES”. Everything on the menu including the omelets are to die for!
THE BACKYARD BISTRO ▸ 167 Panther Ridge, Pipe Creek backyardbistrobandera.com ▸ The Backyard Bistro is an award-winning restaurant located in the Texas Hill Country between Bandera and Pipe Creek. Neiman Marcus trained Executive Chef Aaron Gonzalez’s exquisite farm-to-table cuisine uses the freshest herbs and produce from Country Accents Antique’s own gardens.
PIPE CREEK ROADHOUSE & BACKYARD ▸ 167 Panther Ridge, Pipe Creek ▸ backyardbistrobandera.com ▸ FAMILY-friendly BBQ, beer, wine, outdoor/indoor entertainment venue with an outdoor play area.
TINY SCHNITZEL HAUS ▸ 6150 TX-16, Pipe Creek facebook.com/people/Tiny-Schnitzel-Haus ▸ Love this place, such a fun open environment for outside lunch. The food was great so be sure to save room for dessert because it will not disappoint. Love having German locally and being able to support such a great new business in this area. Go get some Schnitzel!
FRALO’S ▸ 23651 I-10, San Antonio fralos.com ▸ Relaxed Italian eatery with live music & a patio serving traditional hand-tossed pizza, beer & wine
ALDO’S RISTORANTE ITALIANO
22211 I-10 West #1101, San Antonio aldossa.com ▸ Upscale destination offering Italian fare & fine wines in a former farmhouse. Aldo’s was recently named one of the city’s Top 10 restaurants by the San Antonio ExpressNews The calamari is a must-try!
WHISKEY CAKE ▸ 15900 La Cantera Pkwy Suite 21200, San Antonio whiskeycake.com ▸ Where local comes from FARM-TO-KITCHEN DISHES. We source flavors, ingredients, and ideas straight from the farm because good food tastes even better when it’s grown locally.
Axis deer, also known as chital, are native to India but have since been introduced to various parts of the world, including Boerne. These deer are known for their stunning orange-brown coat with white spots, which makes them a favorite among hunters. However, they are also considered non-native species and have led to overgrazing and competition with native wildlife in the area.
“WILDERNESS IS NOT A LUXURY BUT A NECESSITY OF THE HUMAN SPIRIT.” –EDWARD ABBEY
If you’re looking for a fun and healthy way to spend your time, look no further than the many outdoor adventures in our area. With a wide range of options to choose from, there’s something for everyone, whether you’re interested in hiking, biking, picnicking or just taking a leisurely stroll. Not only is spending time outdoors a great way to get some exercise and fresh air, but it’s also a wonderful opportunity to connect with nature and appreciate the beauty of our surroundings.
SLEEP UNDER THE
FRIEDRICH IS A NESTING SITE FOR TWO FEDERALLY LISTED ENDANGERED SPECIES OF BIRDS
GOVERNMENT CANYON STATE
NATURAL AREA >> 12861 Galm Rd, San Antonio, TX 78254
FRIEDRICH WILDERNESS PARK 21395 Milsa Dr, San Antonio, TX 78256
One of our favorite family outings is to grab a gourmet sandwich, chips, and a fun drink from Epicure and eat outside on their patio or take it to a picnic at the river or Boerne Lake.
-Stephanie M.
Government Canyon State Natural Area offers more than 40 miles of trails. You can also camp, attend a program or guided hike, geocache, picnic, take nature photos, and look for birds and other wildlife. Your kids will connect with “natural fun” at our playscape and Discovery Trail
Friedrich Wilderness Park offers approxi mately 10 miles of hiking trails with vary ing degrees of difficulty. It is home to rare birds, terrestrial orchids, steep hills, and deep canyons. It is internationally known for bird watching. Perched on the edge of the Balcones Escarpment, Friedrich is a nesting site for two federally listed endangered species of birds: the Black-capped Vireo and the Golden-cheeked Warbler.
EISENHOWER PARK >> 19399 NW Military Hwy, San Antonio, TX 78257
Sprawling 320-acre natural area with picnic & BBQ spots, plus 5 miles of hiking & jogging trails.
SALADO TRAIL SYSTEM >> 17612 Vance Jackson Rd, San Antonio, TX 78257 (The Rim Trailhead) >> The Salado Creek Greenway offers nearly 25 miles of paved trail along San Antonio’s east side. The trail is part of the city’s sprawling Howard W. Peak Greenway Trails system, which forms an off-road loop around the heart of San Antonio together with the Leon Creek Greenway. Connecting at Eisenhower Park in the north of the city, the two trails form a route of more than 50+ miles.
Located on the banks of Cibolo Creek, the Park is home to Boerne’s famous wild ducks and geese!
JOSHUA SPRINGS PARK & PRESERVE >> 716 FM 289, Comfort, TX 78013 >> 365-acre recreation area with observation blinds, trails, picnic pavilions, a dog park & playground.
FLAT ROCK RANCH >> Flat Rock Creek Rd, Comfort 210-213-3006 >> flatrockranchtx.com >> Flat Rock Ranch is a Mountain Biking ranch located in the beautiful Texas Hill Country about 45 miles Northwest of San Antonio. The ranch consists of 1,300 rugged acres that have been in our family for over 100 years. It is part of the original ranch founded by English architect Alfred Giles in the 1880s. In fact, we still raise Black Angus cattle and Angora goats. Currently, we have 29 miles of existing single track with some double track. The trails lead through typical hill country terrain, with spectacular views, hill climbs, long downhill sections, technical single track, and several creek crossings.
KREUTZBURG CANYON >> 143 Mark Twain Dr, Boerne, TX 78006 >> Kreutzberg Canyon Natural Area is a 117-acre natural area park located in Boerne Texas along the Guadalupe River. With 3 miles of multi-use trails, Kreutzberg Canyon is a destination for hiking, biking, exercising, and picnicking.
BOERNE CITY LAKE PARK >> 21 Upper Cibolo Creek Rd, Boerne, TX 78006 >> Park on Boerne Lake with a fishing pier, boat dock, BBQs & picnic tables, plus a butterfly garden. DISCOVER LOCAL
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Keeping kids active and engaged in sports is not only fun, but it also promotes physical and mental health. However, with so many sports activities available, finding the right fit for your child’s interests and abilities can be challenging. That’s why we’ve put together this local guide to help you navigate the various sports programs and activities available for kids in our community.
CROSSFIRE GYMNASTICS
37131 Interstate 10 W, Bldg 500, Boerne ▸ 830-816-5212
I love being part of the Boerne Soccer Club! I get so excited to play a game every Saturday at Boerne City Park. -Ruby S.
crossfiregymnastics.com ▸ Our mission is to provide quality gymnastics in a fun and healthy environment to develop confident children through the exciting challenges of gymnastics. We train all levels and ages of athletes and have a wide range of classes and programs for everyone. Specializing on individual attention and smaller ratios, we pride ourselves on excellent training and fun for all ages. Crossfire Gymnastics was established in 2011 and is owned and operated by Lisa Mueller.
BLACK DIAMOND MARTIAL ARTS
645 S School St Suite 201, Boerne, TX 78006 (830) 446-2984 ▸ Focused on Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ). Black Diamond is a family-owned and operated establishment. Our team comprises lifelong martial arts trainees, former professional and amateur fighters, and multiple BJJ black belts. When you join Black Diamond Martial Arts, you aren’t just joining a gym… you become part of the family. Come train with us and make some new friends!
THE LITTLE GYM OF BOERNE 1433 S Main St Suite 101, Boerne, TX 78006
(830) 461-7665 ▸ www.thelittlegym. com/texas-boerne/
For children ages 4 months to 12 years (and their parents), The Little Gym gymnastics programs help children learn and grow through movement and imaginative play.
VISTA SWIM ACADEMY
529 TX-46 Unit D02, Boerne, TX 78006 (830) 336-4679 ▸ vistaswimacademy.com
Swimming Lessons for All Abilities and Levels. The best program and environment for you to learn to love the water and swim!
SOCCER SHOTS ▸ 210-541-4453 ▸ soccershots.com ▸ Soccer Shots is an engaging children’s soccer program with a focus on character development. We positively impact children’s lives on and off the field through our best-in-class coaching, communication, and curriculum.
BOERNE SOCCER ▸ 106 City Park Rd, Boerne ▸ 856-421-0718 boernesoccer.org ▸ Boerne Soccer Club is committed to players reaching their full potential. They are dedicated to developing children’s ability and character through soccer in a fun and safe environment.
GREYHOUND YOUTH FOOTBALL AND CHEER ▸ greyhoundyfc.com
Whether you are looking to play in our tackle football league or join the Greyhound cheer squad, you’ll find our organization to be a great place to learn new skills and meet new friends.
YMCA YOUTH SPORTS ▸ 820 Adler Rd, Boerne ymcasatx.org/programs/sports/youth-sports ▸ When youth play sports with the Y they gain more than just exercise. They learn what it takes to be a leader in sports and in life. Understanding the fundamentals of the game and safe play are just the beginning. Our coaches help guide youth through learning the essentials of physical fitness, healthy development, and participation. We focus on improving their confidence and maintaining their determination. It doesn’t matter who you are, or where you came from, at the Y, it’s everyone’s game.
D1: D1 Training provides athletic-based training programs in a high energy environment for youth
two distinct categories; Scholastic and Adult, D1 offers the ability to train in small groups or 1-1 with experienced coaches focused on the
D1 specializes in athletic-based training built for 4 different unique groups: ROOKIES, Age 7-11
DEVELOPMENTAL Age 12-14 PREP, Age 15-18 ADULTS of all ages.
Check the website for our daily workout schedule and youth camps offered year around. Call us to schedule a 1-1 consultation or workout, a team training or birthday
Photography by Jessi Edison
The Cohens knew when they came to The Hill Country to visit in 2020 that they had to call it home. From that first stroll down Main Street, it was full steam ahead aligning the stars to make their move happen as soon as possible. It took two and a half years, but here they are, with their extended family by their side, living that small town, Hill Country dream.
I love to Mountain bike at Flat Rock Ranch in Comfort. After moving from Colorado, this place is a piece of Heaven for Mountain Bikers and Trail Runners alike! -Jeff S.
We are Boerne locals, so we know all the cool spots, from boutique wineries and distilleries to the big venues.
T he best way to enjoy T exas Hill Country wineries, distilleries, and breweries is to be driven in a private, luxury van or SUV. You and your g roup can leave the driving to us!
Angelica at Wavelengths Salon in Boerne did a wonderful job coloring, cutting, and styling my thick, curly, long hair! I highly recommend her!
- Lindsey Tipton
HANDMADE ON MAIN >> 347 N Main St, Boerne, TX 78006 >> 830-331-8106 handmadeonmainboerne.com >> Shop for all handmade items, including From Scratch Farm’s”famous” lip balm, Doubleside Toffee Co.’s candy, and Bear and Roo Candle Co. candles! Located right in the heart of Boerne on the Hill Country Mile, find handmade gifts for all your loved ones. Your onestop handmade shop!
428 N. MAIN ST. CHATEAU 248 N. Main St., Boerne, TX 78006 theironhummingbird.com >> Come shop, sip and socialize and Boerne’s newest boutique! Real Fashion Boutique + The Iron Hummingbird have something for women of all ages.
THE SANCTUARY/ THE DOWNTOWN DIY 195 S Main St, Suite B, Boerne, TX 78006 830-331-8880 >> The Sanctuary is a wonderful place for artisan gifts and supplies as well as decor and jewelry. In the back is the downtown DIY is an inclusive educational & inspirational experiences for creatives & those that want to be!
THE PRICKY LLAMA >> Boerne, Texas pricklyllama.com >> Local fun and stylish t-shirt designer that includes custom and popular styles for youth through plus sizes. Amazing customer service and has a Boerne Market Days store!
MAINLY VINTAGE >> 438 S Main St, Boerne, TX 78006 >> 830-331-2822
Located in a beautifully restored historic home, this charming shop offers vintage, rescued, furniture, antiques, new and vintage home decor located in charming downtown Boerne, Texas. Check out their selection of modern meets vintage from Clover Designs! (facebook.com/cloverdesigns1)
THE PEARL ANTLER >> 322 S Main St, Suite A, Boerne, TX 78006 >> 830-331-7340
thepearlantler.com >> The Pearl Antler is a lot of glamour, some sparkle, a little sass, well maybe a lot of sass, totally outrageous, a spoonful of sophistication, always patriotic, a sprinkle of hippie and of course a dash of darlin’.....
CELESTE >> 140 S Main St, Boerne, TX 78006 830-249-9660 >> shopcelestetx.com >> Known
Clothing Boutique that offers customers a place to find extraordinary style and playful fun. Founded by Celeste in 2004 with her sister Suzanne, they strive to make every person who walks into celeste leave as a friend and loyal customer. Whether you’re looking for the latest trends, shoes, or accessories celeste has something for everyone to buy and love.
UNDER THE FIG TREE >> 248 B, S Main St, Boerne, TX 78006
Theis House behind Flashback Funtiques, Under the Fig Tree is home to women’s fashions, gifts, jewelry, home goods, and more. They offer “More to Love” sizes, complimentary cocktails, and popcorn, as well as a 10% discount to military, law enforcement, first responders, and their families! Linger on their lush and spacious patio for a relaxing shopping experience.
BECHANTS MEN’S >> 305 S Main St, Boerne, TX 78006
Bechants Men’s welcomes clients to experience the remarkable service and diverse selection we have become known for. You will be amazed at the choices available and the incredible the environment in which they are presented! We look forward to you joining us to experience Boerne’s premier men’s store.
GUNPOWER AND CABERNET >> 470 S Main St, Suite 102, Boerne, TX 78006
913-915-3402 >> gunpowderandcab.com and supports men and women who built this country through hard work. They carry graphic tees, hats, bagged coffee, awesome mugs, and glasses, as well as gear for your favorite pup!
My favorite place to golf is Tapatio Springs Hill Country Golf Course due to its professional condition, challenging holes, and scenic views. It also has a great bar and restaurant in the clubhouse to enjoy with family and friends. -Joe O.
FLASHBACKS FUNTIQUES
248 S Main St, Boerne, TX 78006
830-331-9911 >> Unique, fun, and eclectic antiques, including jukeboxes, barber’s chairs, Big Boy statues, pinball machines, and much more. A popular spot for taking selfies with nostalgic items! Use #flashbackfuntiques in your posts.
BOERNE MARKET DAYS
Boerne Market Days, situated in the heart of the historic district, takes place on the second weekend of each month and twice in December. Operating from 10 am to 5 pm on Saturday and 10 am to 4 pm on Sunday, it provides a distinctive outdoor shopping experience, featuring artists, craftsmen, and vendors displaying their talents. Immerse yourself in the ambiance of Texas’ finest homegrown musicians. Explore downtown boutiques, galleries, and restaurants for a genuine hill country experience. Uncover fantastic deals on items such as jewelry, plants, art, handcrafts, collectibles, and antiques. >> Ci.boerne.tx.us
LEMONADE DAY BOERNE
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Lemonade Day is a free, fun, experiential learning program that teaches youth how to start, own and operate their own business – a lemonade stand. The foremost objective of Lemonade Day is to empower youth to take ownership of their lives and become productive members of society – the business leaders, social advocates, volunteers, and forward-thinking citizens of tomorrow. Takes place in early May.
>> lemonadeday.org/boerne
HELOTES MARKET PLACE
The MarketPlace at Old Town Helotes is an arts and crafts fair situated in the heart of the City of Helotes. Visitors can relish distinctive hill country shopping as local craftsmen showcase their treasures from across South Texas. The MarketPlace takes place on the first Saturday of every month
BOERNE CHOCOLATE WALK
JUNIOR LIVESTOCK YOUTH LEARN SPORTSMANSHIP, LEADERSHIP, CITIZENSHIP, AND RESPONSIBILITY
KENDALL COUNTY LIVESTOCK SHOW AND SALE
Taking place in January every year, KCJLA provide’s an opportunity for 4-H and FFA members to exhibit their livestock projects before the public, fostering the development of excellence in livestock production skills and practices. Junior Livestock youth learn sportsmanship, leadership, citizenship, and responsibility. Annually, each participant is allowed to sell one animal regardless of the placement of the show. The money the youth earn at the sale helps to fund their higher education goals. >> kcjla.org
This sweet event takes participants on a Stroll through historic downtown Boerne. Collect a special chocolate treat as you step inside each participating store, gallery, and restaurant along Main Street. Once you’ve visited all the stores you can return your raffle ticket for a chance to win prizes donated by the store owners. Participants must purchase a ticket through Boerne Parks and Recreation. Your ticket includes a map of the participating stores, a tote bag to collect your treats, and a raffle ticket. The event is close to Valentine’s Day each year. >> ci.boerne.tx.us/602/ Boerne-Chocolate-Walk
NATIONAL HANDMADE DAY/ BOERNE FALL & HANDMADE MARKET
Boerne Handmade Market is the largest market of its kind in South Texas. From jewelry, apparel, leather goods, toys, home decor, and art to handmade candles, food, drink, and more---every item is unique and handcrafted with care. >> boernehandmademarket.com
The best girl’s night out on the Mile is back! Fall Diva Night will be bursting with everything you love from your favorite shops: later shopping hours, cocktails, fun bites, music and more. It’s the perfect night out with friends and is great for some mother/daughter q-time too. Come out and support your local businesses with a night of fun shopping. We can’t wait to see you! This event is usually in April and November. >> business.boerne.org
Herff Farm is the perfect Texas Hill Country destination for your Saturday! Located just a mile from Historic Downtown Boerne and 45 minutes from downtown San Antonio, the Farmers Market at Herff Farm is an open-air farmers market on the historic Herff Farm. You can buy products directly from local growers, ranchers, and crafters on a beautiful historic German farmstead in the Texas Hill Country. Explore our fenced gardens, pollinator meadow, and trails, and see the historic limestone Herff House. >> cibolo.org/calendar/farmers-market-herff-farm
The Farmers’ Market is set up in the Comfort Park from 8:00 am until sold out or noon, weather permitting. The Market opens in April and will be in the Park through the growing season. You will typically find plants, baked goods, canned items, and vegetables. All are homegrown or homemade. Comfort Park on Hwy 27 and Main St in Comfort. >> bestfarmersmarkets.org/place/comfort
Ready for a Texas-sized challenge? Saddle up for a ride across some of the most beautiful terrain in Texas. Known for steep hills, epic views and friendly faces, the Tour de Boerne is the fastest-growing charity
The Kendall County Fair Association is the home of the Annual Labor Day Kendall County Fair, Stock Show and Rodeo. For over 100 years the Kendall County Fair Association has maintained its agricultural mission for Kendall County and the greater Texas Hill Country. At the gate to the beautiful Texas Hill Country, a vibrant rural community where agricultural industries are encouraged, agricultural education is promoted and where agriculture, horticulture and livestock management are flourishing, the Kendall County Fair Association works hard to maintain the agricultural traditions, enhance agricultural education and encourage www.kcfa.org
Experience Texas’ finest craft breweries while enjoying Hill Country artists! In addition to your ticket and Craft Beer tasting, your entry includes art demonstrations, LIVE music, free participation in the stein hoist competition and keg toss, an opportunity to see and purchase the works from professional artists from all over Texas, and much more. Additional tasting tickets will be available for purchase at the event. While you are there, buy one of our commemorative T-shirts and posters. Under 21 free with paid adult. However, the event has been hccarts.org/bierfest
The Wild Game Dinner is the premier fundraiser for the Kendall County Jr. Livestock Association. Our missions were aligned with a focus on serving the youth of Kendall County by promoting education and agriculture. This new streamlined fundraising juncture will increase the funds raised to provide more opportunities to our local youth through scholarships, educational programs, and leadership camps. Please join us for some of the finest food out there! We welcome back our cook teams from the past and have added a few new ones! Fan favorites include Bacon Wrapped Quail, Fried Alligator, and Axis, and Wild Boar Chili Verde. We serve the best food in the State! Please join us in mid-October at the Kendall County Youth Ag & Equestrian Center kendallcountywildgamedinner.com
Helotes’ grandest event, celebrating over 56 years, is the Cornyval parade. Harkening back to the early days when local Indians planted corn in the fertile Helotes valleys, the harvest marked a time of joy and feasting before their return to the hills. The name “Helotes” derives from the Spanish word “elote,” meaning stalk corn. Since the 1800s, corn has been a vital crop in northwest Bexar County. Helotes and Cornyval pay homage to this heritage, commemorating the historic era’s annual spring harvest with festivities that honor the rich agricul-
Boerne’s Main Plaza, known as Gazebo Park, showcases Wild Bill Hickock’s sculpture by master sculptor Erik Christianson. Founded by German pioneers, Main Plaza was their gathering spot for bartering, selling crops, and celebrating with German music. The historic Boerne Village Band, established in 1860, still performs at Gazebo Park in summer, providing a nostalgic experience. The Boerne Village Band, the oldest continually active German band outside of Germany, hosts free concerts where you can enjoy traditional German and patriotic music, transporting you back in time to Boerne’s early days. Bring your family, hats, lawn chairs, and pets for a delightful experience. >> boernevillageband.com
Weihnachts Weekend starts early December with the Weihnachts Market at Main Plaza, offering local shopping and dining. The annual Weihnachts parade at night lights up Boerne’s Main Street with nearly 100 floats spreading holiday cheer. Explore boutiques, breweries, and eateries for a festive experience. >> adickenscelebration.com
The annual Oma’s Christmas Fair has been a part of the Kendall County Fair Association for over 35 years. They cherish the workmanship of those unique artisans that still have a love for the hand-crafted, made-inthe-USA label. Their craftsmen are skilled in time-tested American folk art techniques. They carve, weave, string, paint, sew, cook, draw, and create beautiful items all year long. This event is held every year on the 1st weekend in December at the Kendall County Fairground. >> ci.boerne.tx.us
Dickens on Main transforms Boerne’s historic Hill Country Mile into a vintage wonderland with ice carving shows, street entertainers and vendors, Dickens characters, photos with Santa, a handmade market—and of course—holiday shopping at the Hill Country’s best shops and boutiques. >> adickenscelebration.com
A free concert series held in Comfort Park is held from May through October on the second Tuesday of the month. Free to the Public – sponsored by Gaddis United Methodist Church and the Greater Comfort Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center. >> comfortchamber.com/events/ music-in-the-park
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