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guide. The articles in this guide can give you an inside look at just a few of the many interesting people, places and things that make Wimberley a special place. So, whether you live here, are moving here, or are just passing through, we hope this guide provides you with a wealth of local information.

Please visit our local merchants and be sure to tell them you saw their ad in Welcome to Wimberley. We provide you a Directory of Advertisers on this page so you can quickly locate your point of destination.

Thanks to all of businesses that use the guide to promote their business and the Village of Wimberley. As you thumb through the pages you will be amazed at the breadth and scope of the truly unique shops, services, restaurants, galleries and places to visit.

We also encourage you to pick up our monthly magazine, the Hill Country Sun, featuring interesting, people, places and things all over the Texas Hill Country. You’ll find complimentary copies of our current issue at locations across Wimberley.

So get out there, explore, enjoy and and have a wonderful time in this little “piece of Heaven.” And from all of us, a heartfelt Welcome to Wimberley!

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hanks to all our sponsors who have supported us over the years. Because of you, the Hill Country Sun magazine is celebrating its 23rd anniversary. Thank you to all our readers for picking up this complimentary guide and for shopping with our sponsors.

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Events & Attractions

City of Woodcreek................................ 31 EmilyAnn Theater.................................. 6 Heirloom Blooms.................................... 6 Jackson Open Air Market (Fischer)......... 18 Lions Club Market Days......................... 6 Lotus Ranch ........................................ 20 Red Corral Ranch................................. 21 VFW Post 6441 Bingo..... .......................7 Wimberley Arts Fest............................... 9 Wimberley Community Center................ 2 Wimberley Glass Works.......................... 2

Churches

Chapel in the Hills................................ 28 Lutheran Church of the Resurrection.... 28 St. Marys Catholic Church.................... 28 Wimberley Church of Christ................. 28

Services

Ball Brothers Paint & Drywall.............. 24 Charles Roccaforte’s Hill Country Plans..... 24 Crescent View Medical Clinic............... 23 DeMasters-Daniel Insurance................. 25 Green Gorilla Tree Service.................... 24 Texan Care Automotive Repair............. 24 WAG (Wimberley Adoption Group & Rescue)..... 22 Wimberley Day Spa at the Blair House........... 25 Wimberley Life Care............................. 22 Wimberley Medical Clinic (Dr. Ramirez).... 22 Wimberley Pool Company....................... 2 Wimberley Valley Habitat for Humanity..... 22

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Schools

Winter’s Eve - A ChristmasFestival......... 7 Wimberley Valley Habitat for Humaity....... 22

Zweites Haus School of Wimberley....... 19

Dining

The Leaning Pear.................................. 10 Marco’s Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria.... 11 Milagro’s Hill Country Tex Mex............ 11 Wimberley Cafe.................................... 10

Shopping

Annie James......................................... 12 Aunt Jenny’s Attic................................ 16 Busy Bee.............................................. 16 Calley’s Jewelry.................................... 17 Cedar Chest.......................................... 17 Dovetails of Wimberley......................... 12 Eagle Mountain Flag.............................. 17 Enchantment........................................ 18 Goodies N Stuff.................................... 15 Hill Country Consignment.................... 12 Hog Pound........................................... 14 Indigo Cactus........................................ 15 InStyle Accessories.............................. 15 Jackson Open Air Market (Fischer)......... 18 Kiss The Cook...................................... 13 Lions Club Market Days......................... 6 On a Branch......................................... 14 Pickle Street Boutique.......................... 13 Queen Bee Gatherings & Antiques....... 14 Rescued Relics........................................... 18 River House Elegant Home Accessories..... 17 Rustic Design Imports............................. 5 Shop the Tree House............................. 13 Under One Roof................................... 16 Wall Street Western.............................. 32 The Armadillo Antiques & Things........ 16 The Wild West Store............................ 15 Vintage Girl.......................................... 18 Wimberley Glass Works.......................... 2

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Lodging

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Wimberley Events/Community

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The center was envisioned initially t seems like there’s always somein the late 1990s by the Wimberley Sething good happening in Wimberley nior Citizens Activities, Inc. organiza—weddings, club meetings, art tion, who got the ball rolling by acquirshows, concerts, camps, classes and ing a prime five-acre piece of property countless other various but worthwhile activities where the like minded gather to share, learn, grow and, most importantly, just have a really great time together.

And, while that’s not so surprising­ — Wimberley has always been a sociable little town with much continual communal camaraderie—it’s amazing that it took as long as it did for the local citizenry to join forces, roll up their sleeves and ultimately create an extraordinary venue The Wimberley Community Center dresses up well to ideal for housing it become a beckoning backdrop for more formal affairs. all. But, good things Photo courtesy Wimberley Community Center. do take time and the best evidence of that is the up and located smack dab in the middle of the running, multi-purpose, all adaptive, town. They followed that with some affordably leasable and always welsavvy fund-raising and grant garnercoming Wimberley Community Center ing, and it wasn’t long before the en– truly, a happening place serving one tire community jumped on board enSee COMMUNITY CENTER, page 7 and all.

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COMMUNITY CENTER, from page 6 suring the success of the much needed project. Ultimately, on May 11, 2006, entirely paid for without any addition-

al taxation (to the impressive tune of $1,635,399.00), and to much fanfare, the brand new, community-owned and op-

Fun Casino Night at Wimberley Community Center. Photo courtesy Wimberley Community Center.

erated 12,245 square foot center opened for business – and, it’s been going gang busters ever since.

Today (or any day for that matter), a visit to the center pays ample testament to its community value.

One entire section caters to area seniors where the click of dominoes and other diversions compete with garrulous conversation on a daily basis.

Attractive art works adorn the entry foyer provided by the local art league.

In either of the two smaller meeting rooms it’s not uncommon to see business presentations and conferences underway utilizing the latest in communication technologies.

Other areas might be hosting yoga classes, dance lessons or children’s educational camps.

In the impressive 4,000-squarefoot Johnson Hall, elegantly decorated tables and chairs can quickly transform this spacious room into a formal wedding or quinceanera venue second to none.

A complete on-site commercial kitchen stands ready as well. The main takeaway when “discovering” all this incredible community asset has to offer is, according to the center’s able director Tracy Calamari, “Its versatility.”

As she further explains, “This building was intended to be used by everyone and, for almost anything. In that regard, I know it’s been a huge success.”

A list of the groups and organiza-

Wimberley Community Center director Tracy Calamari. Photo by Ernie Altgelt. tions (not to mention the many private individuals) that have availed themselves of the center’s usefulness since its inception is amazing in its diversity.

“Political parties, schools and universities, clubs, businesses and, of course, brides – you name it, we’ve played host,” a proud Tracy proclaims and emphatically adds, “We’re here, we’re yours, Wimberley, and we’re where its happening!”

FYI • For more information about the Wimberley Community Center including leasing rates, requirements and capabilities, visit the web site at www.wimcc.org or call 512-847-2510. The Wimberley Community Center is operated by the city of Wimberley.

From fancy affairs to children’s activities, the versatile Community Center is the perfect setting for all sorts of events. Photo courtesy Wimberley Community Center.

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Wimberley Arts

Stop in, find your favorite at The Art Gallery

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By Bonnie Eissler

he Art Gallery on the Wimberley Square showcases original art from renowned American and European painters, whose works are exhibited throughout the United States and collected by fine art connoisseurs around the world. Still, one doesn’t have to be a fine art connoisseur to appreciate this collection, and fine art is always a good investment, regardless of the economic climate.

Most of the paintings are categorized as landscapes, but within this genre there is tremendous variety: the photo-realistic style of German-born, classically trained

Heinz Stoecker; Italian artist Simonetti’s marine paintings of coastal villages and scenes of the canals in Venice; A. Kelly Pruitt’s oil paintings of traditional Western scenes like “Deer at Waterhole.”

Director Terry Grisham manages the gallery. Terry excels at educating tourists and locals alike about the artists, from biographical details to their different styles, techniques, and subject matter, as well as the importance of properly framing and lighting the paintings.

Owner Wanda King began collecting fine art nearly two decades ago with paintings she purchased during her

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overseas travels. She expanded on that to include some of the best artists working in the Southwest and the Texas Hill Country today.

Some of these painters reveal influences from both Europe and the United States, which explains why native Austrian painter Tibor Tasnadi features scenes like “Paris in Winter” and “Moulin Rouge” in his repertoire that also includes “Bluebonnet “Serenity” by Ben Carter. Photo courtesy The Art Gallery.

Valley,” “Texas Landscape,” and “California Coast.”

Manuel Garza, one of the top-selling artists, paints with such meticulous detail that even the tiniest details stand out, from the individual flower petals in “Wildflowers/Egret,” to the bird feathers and barbed wire in “Bobwhites.”

Look for the tiny trademark redbird that Manuel puts in every picture.

San Antonio resident Ben Carter paints in oils, watercolor, pastels and even though his work often incorporates iconic western images such as Native Americans, horses, longhorn cattle, and cowboys, he will upset stereotypes by painting a gorgeous waterfowl or a Hill Country farm scene. Ben’s exhibit “Thundering Hooves, the History of the Horse in North America” traveled for five years throughout the United States, Europe, Russia, and Australia.

George Kovach has been featured at the gallery since it opened more than 15 “Bluebonnets” by George Kovach.

See ART GALLERY, page 9 Photo courtesy The Art Gallery.

Heather, A.D. Greer, 24”x 36” Twin Sisters, Ben Carter, 60” x 40”

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“Tack House” by Manual Garza, 6” x 9.” Photo courtesy The Art Gallery.

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ART GALLERY, from page 8

Showcasing over 40 prominent artists from across the country

INDOOR SCULPTURE PAINTINGS PHOTOGRAPHY OUTDOOR SCULPTURE

“Horses Crossing the River” by Tibor Tasnadi. Photo courtesy The Art Gallery.

years ago. George’s works have an emotional appeal that affects almost everyone and some of his images have been commissioned for calendars and greeting cards. He paints a lot of bluebonnets, but there is nothing boring about the large number of bluebonnet landscapes.

Admirers often comment that, “it feels like you could just walk right into a George Kovach painting,” and so it does – in “Homeward Trails,” the winding dirt path beckons and the yucca plants amidst the field of blue bend in the wind just out of reach.

Several paintings from the late A.D. Greer are still available to purchase from the Art Gallery.

Widely praised for the “luminous quality” of his paintings, as well as his “skillful handling of light, color, and composition,”A.D. played the accordion

to keep his fingers limber.

His painting, “Cattle Country,” was purchased by Lyndon B. Johnson and exhibited at the White House during his presidency.

Visit the gallery soon to learn more about these and other artists whose works are available to experience and to purchase.

The Art Gallery is an ideal place to relax and soak up some classicallyinspired European-style culture, tempered with the flying dust of the rugged Wild West and the familiar flora and fauna found in our home state.

FYI • The Art Gallery is located on the square at 100 Oak Drive, Suite 200, behind Country Folks and across from Kiss the Cook. For more information, call 512-847-7278, or go to www.theartgalleryatwimberley. net to read all about the featured artists and view samples of their work.

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Wimberley Market Days, more than 475 vendors

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he first Saturday of the month, from March through December, brings treasure seekers and shopaholics to the village of Wimberley, a popular getaway offering lots of shopping, dining and lodging choices. Wimberley Market Days, the oldest and largest outdoor market in the Hill Country, hosts 475-plus vendors and welcomes thousands of shoppers.

Market Days is not your typical flea market. Stroll the peaceful grounds, where you’ll find arts and crafts, plants, jewelry, fossils, clothing, antiques, collectibles, food, toys; things that will jog childhood memories, handmade items, new and unusual items as well as old but not forgotten. Shoppers can enjoy a break at the spacious pavilion beside the BBQ House; sit in the shade, eat, drink and enjoy the sounds of local musicians. There is no admission charge for Market Days, but there is a fee for parking in the conveniently located lots.

Pets are not allowed, with the exception of service dogs.

Wimberley Market Days is operated by a volunteer staff of more than 200— the Wimberley Lions Club donates 100 percent of its profits from the market to charities, scholarships and local organizations.

FYI • Wimberley Market Days is located at Lions Field on Farm Market 2325, tours are welcome. For Market Days information, call the Wimberley Visitor Center at 512-847-2201. If you’d like to be a vendor, but are not ready to commit to an annual lease, try a day booth for $75 for the day. Visit the web site at www. shopmarketdays.com for details. Wimberley Market Day hours are 7 am to 4 pm. Admission is free. 2013 Market Days are: October 5, November 2 and December 7. For more information, including a list of all products sold, visit the web site at www.shopmarketdays.com.

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Wimberley Dining

Honest food in cool, new space at Leaning Pear

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By Allie Eissler

t’s been six-and-a-half years since Matthew and Rachel Buchanan first welcomed Wimberley foodies, families, and food-loving folks into the rustic, renovated Lowery House on River Road — and my, what a difference just a few years have made! At the end of August 2013, the Leaning Pear officially opened the doors to its beautiful, brand new building, located just a stone’s throw away from the old one, and on the same piece of property that has been in Rachel’s family for 40 years.

Rachel and her husband, Matthew, are both native Texans — she hails from San Marcos, and he from Rockwall — and Texas A&M University graduates. The couple taught English in Perugia, Italy, for a year before relocating to New York for Matthew to attend classes at the Culi-

nary Institute of America. Upon returning to the Hill Country, Matthew and Rachel served as Executive Chef and Assistant Innkeeper, respectively, at the Inn Above Onion Creek for several years before they decided to open their own restaurant.

“When we first opened, we were living at my grandparents’ ranch house, and we spent many nights out there, brainstorming. There’s an old pear tree that sits just beyond the back porch,” says Rachel of the inspiration behind the restaurant’s memorable name. “A pear, to me, is whimsical but also has a certain sophistication to it, and we thought of it as the tree itself is old and leans, but also the pair of us lean on one another.”

“It was always our intention to eventually have the opportunity to build something from the ground up, where we could transfer that initial restaurant,”

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explains Rachel. The new building is sleek, modern, and considerably larger, now serving approximately twice the number of patrons, with a seating capacity of a little more than 130.

It also offers several potential private dining venues that can seat around 30. And longtime fans of the Pear will be pleased to learn that with this expanded location also comes longer hours, including a brand new Sunday brunch, plus a larger menu.

The Leaning Pear crew surround owners Matthew “We’re big believers in and Rachel Buchanan, who are seated in front. small menus,” says Rachel. Photo courtesy The Leaning Pear.

“A small menu is an honest menu, and we want to continue with that philosophy. We’ve carried mozzarella, and basil pesto on grilled over a lot of items that we had at the for- focaccia. Chicken and green chile-bacon mer location — you kind of want to dance grits, meatloaf, pecan-crusted drum, and with the one that brought you — but now a beef fillet with boulangère potatoes, we have enough space to offer more sub- roasted tomato, and blue cheese butter, stantial dinners and specials. I feel like round out the menu for meat-eaters.

“The thing that’s most important people would have our heads on a plate if we were to take their favorites away, so if to us is that we’re offering honest food, there’s a huge uprising about a particular something that you and your loved ones want to eat. There are so many wondersandwich being gone, we’ll listen.”

The cafe has always focused on ful moments that are shared over a taoffering fresh, seasonal soups, salads, ble,” says Rachel. “Wimberley has such and sandwiches, with one or two special an eclectic, bohemian mix of people with entrees featured, but new to the menu wonderful minds and wonderful palare a selection of 11-inch wood-fired ates. We initially moved back to Austin, pizzas — two of which are named for the and we loved it, but we love Austin even couple’s young sons. (The Oliver features more being a little removed from it. The spanish chorizo and okra, and the Quintin people here are like family.”

FYI • The Leaning Pear is located at 111 River Road, offers up savory salami and basil.) And of course, there are plenty of options for #110. Hours are Tuesday through Thursday from 11 am to vegetarians, from tasty salads and pizzas 8 pm, Friday and Saturday from 11 am to 9 pm, and Sunday to baked gemelli pasta with seasonal from 11 am to 3 pm. The restaurant is closed on Monday. For vegetables, provolone, and ricotta, and more information, please visit the web site at www.leaningthe classic caprese panini with tomato, pear.com or call 512-847-7327.

The Leaning Pear’s new building is sleek, modern, and considerably larger, now with a seating capacity of around 130. Photo courtesy The Leaning Pear.

Community Chorus prepares for busy performance season

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By Dixie Camp

o you like to sing? Can you sing on pitch? Have we got a deal for you! The Wimberley Community Chorus meets Monday nights at various churches in Wimberley. The group usually rehearses for three months for each concert. Membership is open the first Monday after Labor Day and again the first Monday after New Year’s Day each year. In addition, membership is open Anne Jones conducts the Wimberley the first Monday in June in preparation Community Chorus at the Spring 2012 for the Patriotic Hometown Fourth of concert. Photo courtesy Wimberley Community Chorus.

July Concert in collaboration with the Hill Country Community Band. The Chorus has from 60 to 70 singers each concert season, including members of all ages, as well as high school and college students.

Formed in early spring of 1980 and incorporated as a non-profit organization one year later, the primary purposes of the group are: to encourage and promote the study of music by those persons who are committed to the objectives of the organization; to share musical talent with the community and each other; and to encourage the study of music in all it facets. For more than 33 years the Chorus has been delighting large audiences with classical, popular and patriotic music. There is no membership fee and concerts are presented at no admission charge. Financial support comes from the community through an ongoing Patronage Program. Categories include: Contributor ($15 - $24), Sponsor ($25 - $49), Patron ($50 - $99), Major Contributor ($100 - $200), Sustaining Member ($201 - $499). Benefactors are persons giving more than $500.

Community Chorus members sing for the love of it and look on their efforts as a service to the community. A great part of their motivation is sharing the joy of music with their audiences. This fall, the Chorus will be in rehearsal through December 5 in preparation for the traditional Christmas concerts to be presented on December 6 and 7 at 7 pm and a matinee on December 8 at 3 pm. All three performances will be presented at the Chapel in the Hills at 14601 Ranch Road 12 in Wimberley. The Chorus will be conducted by Anne Jones, Music Director at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church and School and accompanied by Allen Hennig.

FYI • If you are interested in joining the Wimberley Community Chorus, contact Dixie Camp, Chorus President, at dixie_camp@yahoo.com or call (or text) 512-517-3111.

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Relaxing space where creativity truly thrives

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estled in the rolling hills of Wimberley amid fluffy alpacas and peaceful gardens, Old Oaks Ranch offers a relaxing space for creativity to thrive.

A jack of all trades, owner Sue Ellen Stavrand’s past endeavors have included everything from realtor to restaurant owner, but it wasn’t until she and her husband moved out of Austin 15 years ago that she was finally able to transform her personal passions into her very first business.

“Old Oaks started out as a place to raise our children,” Sue Ellen explains.

“There was lots of room to roam and handle critters.” As her children grew older, the long-time animal lover and fiber arts aficionado introduced a herd of alpacas to the ranch, whose soft fleece makes a beautiful merino yarn.

“My mom and grandparents were always teaching me the how-to’s of sewing and knitting, and I learned how to weave when I came to Texas,” says Sue Ellen.

“I began to appreciate the fiber arts not only for the resulting product, but also for the passing down of knowledge, and the conversations shared while learning and working.”

She launched the Fiber Arts Center in early 2007, where felters, weavers, knitters, and spinners can get their fix of fine fabrics, yarns, looms, needles, and ready made, hand-crafted pieces in a cozy, welcoming

John Harcourt and Sue Ellen Stavrand.

Photo courtesy Old Oaks Ranch.

community of fellow artists. Looms and warping boards can be rented for daily or weekly rates, and a variety of private classes and workshops are available for all skill levels — from how to darn socks and crochet bags to more advanced surface design techniques.

The center will also be participating in the seventh annual Hill Country Yarn Crawl, a 10-day event Friday, October 11, through Sunday, October 20, that leads fiber fans through 11 different yarn shops in central Texas.

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Current Old Oaks Ranch artist-inresidence, Nigerian poet Timothy Ogene. Photo courtesy Old Oaks Ranch.

From alpacas to weaving to strolls in a lovely sculpture garden, Old Oaks Ranch and Fiber Arts Center offers a peaceful retreat to young and old alike. Tours are available every Saturday at 11 am and 1 pm. Photos courtesy Old Oaks Ranch.

Visitors can also enjoy a collection of unique, hand-chosen sculptures on site, made by locally and nationally renowned artists.

“While the studio was growing, so was our sculpture collection, so we built a sculpture garden specifically for the public to share and enjoy with us,” Sue Ellen adds.

“They range from whimsical to inspiring, and it’s always fun to ask customers which one is their favorite and why. In all this mixed bag of animals, art, and fiber,

the real pleasure has been in meeting the people who come to enjoy the ranch.”

Old Oaks has recently expanded its programs to include young artists as mentors. Current artists in residence include recent Texas State graduate Emily Lewis, who will be showcasing her latest handembroidered works at the studio October 11-20, and published poet and native Nigerian Timothy Ogene, who is working on his novel in addition to new poetry works.

Four guests can enjoy a inspiring getaway at the lodge, a private guest home

with vaulted ceilings, modern appliances, and a gated entrance. Amenities include a fully stocked kitchen, dining table, grill, flat-screen TV, and wireless Internet, and guests are greeted upon arrival with a basket of farm-fresh eggs and seasonal greens from the owner’s garden.

FYI • The Old Oaks Ranch and Fiber Arts Center is located at 601 Old Oaks Ranch Road. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm, and Sunday from 12 pm to 4 pm. For more information about upcoming classes, or to make a reservation, please call 512-847-8784 or visit the web site at www.theoldoaksranch.com.

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Magical shopping experience at Enchantment

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stroll through Enchantment is a little like traveling back to a time of carriages, rosettes, and ruffled petticoats, but with just a hint of fairy dust.

Tucked away in a charming little cottage on the Square, the store offers an eclectic blend of vintage and new clothing, jewelry, home and garden décor, antiques, cards, candles, and gifts — from scented oils and intricate rings set with colorful Peruvian stones to structured vintage handbags adorned with flowers, glass butterfly wall hangings, and gilded mirrors.

The inventory is ever-changing, but the style is always magical.

Enchantment on the Wimberley Square.

Photo courtesy Old Oaks Ranch.

“I call it ‘sophisticated gypsy,’” says owner Diana Holmes. “It’s got to be very romantic, girly, and enchanting.” Cross-country buyers assist in the careful selection of new pieces in keeping with Diana’s vision for the

Stop in, see for yourself “sophisticated Gypsy” styles at Enchantment.

Photos courtesy Enchantment. store, and the clientele ranges from high school girls to senior citizens and everything in-between.

Diana originally hails from Alabama, but has lived in Texas most of her life, and in Wimberley for nine years. “We used to come vacationing here, and I just fell in love with it,” she says. After many years working in high-tech sales, she decided a change of pace was in order. “I got really burned out, and just wanted to do something I totally enjoyed,” says Diana. She adds with a smile, “I always wanted to figure out how I could make a living at shopping.”

The first intimations of Enchantment came in the form of a booth in the Dripping Springs collective Lone Star Gifts, and after moving to Wimberley, she tried several small shop locations on the Square. She moved into her current, two-story building almost

six years ago, and she hasn’t looked back once. “I’m happier than I’ve ever been,” she says.

FYI • Enchantment is located at 116 Wimberley Square, and it is open Monday through Friday from 11 am to 5 pm, Saturday from 10 am to 6 pm, and Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm. For more information, call 512-635-7657.

Style to make you smile!

• Tyler Candles, Melts, Washes, Autoglams and New Glamour Do (maintain glamour when you go!)

• Kenny Ma & Sweet Romance Jewelry • Wimberley Tee Shirts • Poo-Pourri (so know one knows...)

• Artistic Signs & Sayings for the Home

• Gifts for Baby • Quilted Placemats and Matching Table Runners • Texas Dips, Jams, Salsas & Bread Mixes • Must-Haves for the Home, Garden, Kitchen and You!

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Clothing & Accessories

In the heart of downtown Wimberley right on the square is Indigo Cactus, a stylish men and women’s clothing and accessory boutique offering an exciting collection of trendy and eclectic styles for both men and women of all ages.

“Go for a consultation with the Boot Whisperer, who reads feet like a psychic reads palms.” Texas Monthly, August 2010 Open by appointment. Please call in advance 512-293-4890.

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Larry Broadway, Owner 512-847-1765 Rieker • Orthaheel • Taos • Spring Step Minnetonka • Italian • Volatile • Vibram • Cougar Birki’s • Desario • Blondo • Arcopédico • Naot Reef • Glitterflops • Fitflopos • Merrell • Onex Pikolinos • Clarks • Alegria • Jambu • Cobb Hill Bernie Mev. • L’Artiste • Inuovo • Bussola • Papillio • Bionatura • Gravity Defyer MBT • Aetrex • Luisa D’orio • Corky’s La Plume • Damiani’s •Propét

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Rustic Design Imports, for uncommon home decor

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this Hill Country everybody keeps talking f you’re looking for quality, rustic décor about?” The couple ventured to the Austin for your home, you’ll want to meet Paul area and a home in Driftwood captured and Fumi Harris, owners of Rustic De- their attention. They made an offer, sold sign Imports in Wimberley. Located within their place in Hawaii and headed for the sight of the Square, their expansive store is bright and cheery, welcoming and friendly. Also, and most importantly, it is filled with uncommon, exceptionallypriced rustic home furnishings and décor items you’d be hard pressed to find elsewhere in the Hill Country.

Upon arrival, expect to be greeted at the door by another couple— beagle April and dachshund Ruby. Animal lovers LEFT TO RIGHT Fumi, Ruby and April and Paul Harris welcome through and through, you to Rustic Design Imports, just 100 yards off the Paul and Fumi adoptWimberley Square on Old Kyle Road. Photo by Melissa Maxwell Ball. ed the welcoming duo from WAG Rescue— they also care for an outdoor cat. You Lone Star State in 2007 (building a home may have seen Fumi (known by many as and moving to Wimberley a little more the “Dog Sitter of Wimberley”) walking than two years ago).

Paul and Fumi filled their Driftwood April and Ruby around town each morning, where the two have acquired lots of home with their old furnishings, but somefriends. Truth be told, say Paul and Fumi, thing just didn’t feel right. “Our Hawaiian there are a few folks who stop in the store stuff just did not fit our new life in Texas,” for the express purpose of a visit with the Paul recalls. They began searching for rustic, western-themed pieces, with little charming canines.

Paul and Fumi met and married on success.“We just could not seem to find the the island of Oahu in the state of Hawaii. quality or selection we were looking for.

After Paul retired from the real estate and And the prices seemed way out of line,” construction business, the couple hap- Paul says. They figured if they were having pened to see a piece on Home and Garden trouble, others were, too. So they opened television about affordable housing prices Rustic Design Imports to fill that need.

Originally located in Dripping in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. They flew to Texas to check things out, and were Springs, Paul and Fumi moved the busisurprised to discover it was true. After a ness to Wimberley in 2008. The shop on the few days, Paul began to wonder, “What is See RUSTIC DESIGN IMPORTS, page 17

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Antiques & Things

Antiques from the ’30s • Czech Glass • Lamps A Galaxy of Treasures from Europe!

Open 10 am-5 pm Thursday thru Sunday

14011 RR 12 • On the Square in Wimberley • 512-722-3665

Busy Bee gift shop

Quilts • Christian Gifts • Bibles • Jim Shore Baby Clothing & Blankets • Morenci Candles Linens • Jewelry • Kitchen & Home Decor Pottery • Flowers • Gifts • and so much more...

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LOOK FOR OUR RED DOOR! Celebrating Our 10th Year ON THE SQUARE Locally Handcrafted Pottery and Jewelry Adult & Children’s Hats Hill Country Haiku Soaps Wall Art and Home Accessories One of a Kind Gifts and Keepables!

A Cooperative of Friends & Artists who live and create in the Texas Hill Country

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10 am-5 pm • 512-847-1259

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Discover exceptionally priced rustic furnishings and home decor items, and an ever-changing inventory at Rustic Design Imports. Photo courtesy Rustic Design Imports.

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RUSTIC DESIGN IMPORTS, from page 16

Find the perfect table for your home at Rustic Design Imports. Photo by Melissa Maxwell Ball.

Square boasts an expansive selection — six rooms full — of furniture, décor items and accessories. Their high-quality items are hand crafted by artisans in Mexico, the Far East and Central Texas. The authentic Southwestern furniture—for every room in the home— is made of solid wood with

no laminates or particleboard. Oak and pine tables, chairs and bed frames make a dramatic statement. Paul and Fumi specialize in custom cabinets — you’ll find reclaimed wood cabinetry in many colors and designs, with something sure to fit your needs. And if you’re looking for wall art, this is the place. You’ll find an array of art for your walls —paintings, metal signs, salvaged wood pieces and much more—to complement your décor.

They also offer an ever-expanding range of iron and mesquite lamps, lampshades, cowhides, candle holders, longhorns, wood and pottery vases, plus trays, boxes, mirrors, table settings and more— the list goes on and on.

For a complete and up-to-date inventory, be sure to visit Rustic Design Imports online at www.RusticDesign.biz, where you can keep up with the store’s everchanging selection, plus get a heads-up on the great sale prices. And if you don’t see what you’re looking for on the web site, just give Paul and Fumi a call.

FYI • Rustic Design Imports is at 111 Old Kyle Road, a mere 100 yards off the Wimberley Square. The store is open daily from 10 am to 5 pm, Sundays from noon to 5 pm (closed Tuesdays). For more information, call 512-847-2221 or visit the web site at www.RusticDesign.biz.

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MOUNTAIN • Flags & Flagpoles • Patriotic Gifts • Knives & Cutlery Mon-Thurs 9 am-5 pm • Friday 9 am-3 pm

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512-842-2281 Mon-Fri 10-6 & Sat 10-5

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Quality jewelry repairs done on site • Unique designer lines in sterling silver

Custom cabinets in many styles at Rustic Design Imports. Photo courtesy Rustic Design Imports.

Superb ColleCtion Home & Ladies’ Accessories Pottery • Jewelry • Handbags and the best TOFFEE ever!

Sterling silver charms from $25

INTRODUCING PANDORA’S NEW AUTUMN 2013 COLLECTION. 13915 Ranch Road 12 Wimberley, TX 78676 512.847.1100 www.cedar-chest.com Open daily 10am–5:30pm

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antiques • collectibles tools • furniture

OPEN Thurs-Sat 8 am-4 pm & by appt.

Find Us At Market Days at Booth 55!

512-558-2789 Turn off RR 2325 at Wimberley High

801 Carney Lane, IB • PO Box 274 • Wimberley, TX An enchanting blend of new & vintage home & garden decor, jewelry & clothing

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New Fischer/Canyon Lake area Artisan & Farmers Market

Local Artists & Farmers Food • Fun • Entertainment!

Wimberley Events EVERY TUESDAY Hill Country Community Band. First Baptist Church. 512-858-7960.

SECOND TUESDAY Linda’s Fat Tuesday. Enjoy gumbo, crawfish pies, crawfish nachos, beans and rice made from scratch.

Linda Allen’s regular menu served along with Cajun menu. lindaallencatering.com 512-847-5464.

EVERY WEDNESDAY Farmers’ Market. Senior Citizen’s Activity Center.

512-847-2201.

EVERY THURSDAY Café Susanna. Delicious, family-style lunch served from 11 am to 1 pm. $8 includes entrée/casserole, side dish, drink and fabulous dessert. Takeouts available. Wimberley United Methodist Church, 1200 County Road 1492. 512-847-3109.

FIRST THURSDAY YAPI (Young Artist Performance Incubator). Kids 18 and under perform in an intimate setting. Maui Wowi Hawaiian Coffee and Smoothies. 512-8476215, www.smoothsipstogo.com.

EVERY FRIDAY Bingo. VFW Hall. 512-847-6441.

Celebrate Recovery meets at First Baptist Church Youth Building. 7 pm to 9 pm, with pizza at 6:30 pm.

512-847-9035.

Happy Hour at Taste Buds on the Square. 5 pm to 7 pm. $5 glasses of wine, $2 beer and appetizers available for purchase. 512-847-7771.

EVERY SATURDAY Arnosky Family Farms Market. Fresh cut flowers, cheeses, more. Ranch Road 2325 and Highway 165. 830-833-5428. www.texascolor.com.

Jackson Open Air Market. Local artists and farmers, food, fun and more. Open at 9 am. 6341 FM 32 in Fischer, Texas. 830-935-2781.

Tours at Old Oaks Ranch. 11 am and 1 pm. Weaving, knitting, spinning, alpacas and sculpture garden. 512-847-8784, www.TheOldOaksRanch.com.

FIRST SATURDAY March - December Oct. 5, Nov 2, Dec. 7 Wimberley Lions Market Days. Oldest and largest outdoor market in the Texas Hill Country. More than 475 booths filled with everything you can’t live without. Free admission. 7 am to 4 pm. www. shopmarketdays.com.

OCTOBER 1-31 Scarecrow Contest. Enjoy charming scarecrows created by businesses and organizations throughout downtown Wimberley. 512-842-2281.

OCTOBER 4 Wimberley Golf Tournament. Full day of golf followed by barbecue and mixer at Quicksand Golf Course. 512-847-2201.

OCTOBER 4-6 The Wimberley Players present “Stay.” Texas pre-

mier of doemstic thriller at the Wimberley Playhouse. www.wimberleyplayers.org.

OCTOBER 10 Friends of the Wimberley Village 2013 Book Sale.

Fellowship Hall at Chapel in the Hills on Ranch Road 12, 8 am to 3 pm. Members’ Only preview sale (you can join at the door) on Friday, October 4 from 4 pm to 8 pm at the same location. Most hardbacks are $1 and paperbacks are $.25. More than 10,000 books are available as well as CD’s, DVD’s, and puzzles. Call Lynda at 512-393-9036.

OCTOBER 12 Costumed Pet Parade. Begins at 10 am with route from Ozona Bank Parking lot ending behind Cypress Creek Cafe for judging, photos & pet activities. Children’s activities, face painting, more. www.wimberleymerchants.com.

OCTOBER 13 2nd Annual WAGala Fundraiser benefiting WAG Rescue. At the Leaning Pear, 111 River Road. 6 pm to 9 pm. Music, live auction, food. Limited space.

Call 512-847-5272 for ticket availability, OCTOBER 17 Susanna’s Kitchen presents Butch Hancock and Betty Soo. Great live music in an intimate, smokeand alcohol-free setting. Doors at 7 pm. Adults $15, students under 18 $5. Wimberley United Methodist Church. susannaskitchen@wimberleyumc.org.

Throwback (wine) Thursdays: ’80s Classic Movies Under the Stars at Duchman Family Winery. www. duchmanwinery.com.

OCTOBER 19 WUMC Annual Antique Car Show and Fall Festival with Wimberley Valley Habitat Walk 4 Humanity. Antique cars and hot rods, a pumpkin patch and carnival for kids, and more. 10 am at Wimberley United Methodist Church at the corner of Ranch Road 12 and County Road 1492. wimberleyumc. org or wimberleyhabitat.org, bhpulley@yahoo. com, 512-847-7360.

Cypress Creek Cafe’s 3rd Annual PINK FEST. Free admission. Live music on the outdoor stage from 1 pm to 9 pm, featuring Chris Berardo, Jennifer B and The Groove Kings, Elizabeth Lee, Ghosts Along The Brazos, Bonnie Whitmore and Patrice Pike, followed by Van Wilks in the Buzzard Bar at pm. www.cypresscreekcafe.com.

OCTOBER 19 WAG Dog Adoption Day at King Feed. More information at www.wimberleywagrescue.org.

OCTOBER 26 Hunters’ Night Out sponsored by The Knights of Columbus, Council 9151. Centered around a 30gun raffle, a meal of beef brisket, sausage and chicken plus all the trimmings of potato salad, beans, cold slaw and more. Family friendly event.. www.wimberleykchunter.org.

vintage girl

matchpoint linens chalet clothing monoreno and z & l hippie chic magnolia pearl domestic goods • funky art

Open Saturdays at 9 am 6341 FM 32 • Fischer, TX 1.3 miles east of Canyon Lake H.S.

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the quarter at cypress creek • 512-847-2300

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EVENTS, from page 18 OCTOBER 31 Trick-or-Treating on the Wimberley Square. Local merchants offer goodies for kids on the Wimberley Square. www.wimberleymerchants.com.

NOVEMBER 1-24 Christmas Musical. Friday and Saturday 7:30 pm, Sunday 2 pm. EmilyAnn Theatre & Gardens. www. emilyann.org.

NOVEMBER 2 Wimberley Glassworks Candy Shop of Visual Treats. One night affair featuring drinks, desserts and demitasse from Amy’s Ice Cream, Sugar Shack and TasteBuds. Door prizes, glassblowing demo, and holiday specials. 5 pm to 9 pm. www.wgw.com.

NOVEMBER 8-9 Wimberley Home Tour. Tour lovely homes, plus enjoy a Christmas Store and lunch at the WintersWimberley House each day. Pre-tour Candlelight Cocktail event and tour of an additional home the evening of Thursday, November 7 (separate ticket, limited availability). www.wimberleyccc.com.

NOVEMBER 10 Katherine Anne Porter School Music Fest. Live music from Butch Hancock, Eliza Gilkyson, Kevin Welch, Sahara Smith and the KAPS Band at Dripping Springs Ranch Park (1042 DS Ranch Road in Dripping Springs, Texas). Food trailers, huge silent auction, raffles, children’s activities and more.All proceeds go to support free, public, fine arts charter high school’s learning environment. Adults $25, students $15, 12 & under get in free. 4 pm to 9 pm.

512-847-6867, www.kapschool.org.

NOVEMBER 14 Throwback (wine) Thursdays: ’80s Classic Movies Under the Stars at Duchman Family Winery. Enjoy “Dirty Dancing.” www.duchmanwinery.com.

NOVEMBER 20 Conceal Carry Handgun License Class. $99 includes: breakfast, lunch, passport photo, range fee, and paperwork. www.premierchlclass.com.

Wimberley Community Center.

NOVEMBER 30 – DECEMBER 31 EmilyAnn Theatre & Gardens’ Holiday Trail of Lights. Stroll along a path through eight acres of lighted displays, roast a marshmallow at the Olde Yule Log, and listen to live entertainment on most nights. The trail is open Sunday through Thursday 6 pm to 9 pm, Friday and Saturday 6 pm to 10 pm. www.emilyann.org.

DECEMBER 6-8 Wimberley Community Chorus Christmas Concerts. Friday and Saturday 7 pm, Sunday 3 pm. Chapel in the Hills, 14601 Ranch Road 12.

512-517-3111.

DECEMBER 12-14, 19-21 A Monster Carol. Friday and Saturday 7 pm, Sunday 2 pm. EmilyAnn Theatre & Gardens. www. emilyann.org.

DECEMBER 14 Winter’s Eve—A Christmas Festival. Celebrate the season from 5 pm to 10 pm in the Wimberley Square. Great food, music and fun for the family! www.wimberleymerchants.com. 512-847-3333.

DECEMBER 28-30 Wimberley Glassworks Annual Slightly iRRegular Event. Come early for a gallery close out and enjoy a glass of wine while you choose from the annually acquired handblown irregular glass pieces and shades. www.wgw.com. 800-929-6686 JANUARY 31 - FEBRUARY 23, 2014 Robin Hood. Friday and Saturday 7:30 pm, Sunday 2 pm. EmilyAnn Theatre & Gardens. www.emilyann.org.

FEBRUARY 1 - MAY 4, 2014 Wimberley Community Civic Club’s Spring Event – “Celebrating 31 years of community fundraising.

Events and activities for everyone including large events, dinners, lunches, creative learning and fun and games. www.wimberleyccc.ocom.

APRIL 12 AND 13 6th Annual Wimberley Arts Fest at Blue Hole Regional Park. www.wimberleyartsfest.com

Wimberley Schools

Private Schools

WIMBERLEY MONTESSORI SCHOOL 45 La Buena Vista Drive, 512-847-6055.

Providing a Montessori-based education for students ages three through 13.

ST. STEPHEN’S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL 6000 FM 3237, 512-847-9857, www.ststeveschool.org.

“Education for the whole child: Mind, Body, and Spirit” is the motto at St. Stephen’s. Ages three through sixth grade.

Public Schools

KATHERINE ANNE PORTER SCHOOL 515 FM 2325, 512-847-6867, www.kapschool.org.

Accredited, public charter high school. KAPS emphasizes academic achievement and community service for its students, with accelerated curriculum and advanced placement (AP) courses available. Grades nine through 12.

WIMBERLEY INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 14401 RR 12, 512-847-2414, www.wimberley.txed.net.

Wimberley ISD provides public education to students in Wimberley and the surrounding areas. Children from pre-K through 12th grade attend classes on four separate campuses.

• Scudder Elementary 400 Green Acres Rd., 512-847-3407.

Pre-kindergarten through first grade education.

• Jacobs Well Elementary 3470 Ranch Road 2325, 512-847-5558.

Education for grades two through five.

• Danforth Junior High 200 Texas Boulevard, 512-847-2181.

Education fo grades six through eight.

• Wimberley High School 100 Carney Lane, 512-847-5729.

2011 State Foorball Champions. In addition to a strong academic program, WHS is known for its prowess in UIL competitions. The theater department has a history of awards. The band is equally successful in marching and concert meets.

Opportunities for involvement in clubs, organizations abound, and a strong sports program includes football, tennis, basketball, track, softball, volleyball, more.

Providing individualized childcare and education in a nurturing, home-like, Christ-centered environment

Ages 2 months - 4th grade

PRE-K & AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM

(512) 847-7459

www.learningandlove.com

NOW ENROLLING PreK3 - 6th Grade ST. STEPHEN ’S Episcopal School Wimberley, Texas • Founded 1989

Call today to schedule a visit! 512-847-9857 6000 FM 3237 • WIMBERLEY, TEXAS 78676 • WWW.STSTEVESCHOOL.ORG

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Wimberley Lodging

Get back to nature at Mountain View Lodge

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estled on a secluded overlook boasting stunning valley views replete with exceptional sunrises and sunsets, sits a rare nature-immersed getaway that’s been cozily accommodating area guests since the early 1980s.

Known appropriately enough as the Mountain View Lodge, this intimate inn in the hills uniquely offers a plentitude of comfort, convenience and quiet combined with ample exciting opportunities to experience (up close and unaltered) the inspirational beauty and diversity that comprise the native flora and fauna.

Situated ideally on Wimberley’s welcoming doorstep, the lodge serves admi-

rably as a relaxing, rejuvenating “home base” ready for just “hanging” or as a respite after a rigorous day of exploration and adventure within and around the surrounding countryside.

Owned and operated by the husband and wife team of Paul and Jan Prasek, the Mountain View Lodge is comprised of 16 well-appointed (but unpretentious) rooms, the majority of which are blessed with windows and/or porches overlooking unencumbered vistas of the vast and beautiful neighboring valley.

All are pleasantly appointed and come equipped with televisions and free Internet connectivity.

A complimenting (and refreshing)

swimming pool calls to those desiring a quick dip before a trip into town for lunch, dinner or a little shopping – or maybe just those needing a little wake-up help after a lazy but oh so enjoyable nap.

Beckoning chairs and tables also await any seeking shade and a cool breeze in the adjoining picnic area. When considering the entire “package” as Jan volunteers, “Our Mountain View Lodge is not some ‘huge’ impersonal property where hundreds are housed but rather, since

there are so few rooms, more like small informal enclave where the guests (often families) are encouraged to mix and become acquainted. Everyone seems to like it that way.” As proof, many “regulars” consider the lodge as their second home spending annual vacations there – most even requesting the same rooms year after the year, something the Praseks are happy to accommodate.

Beyond the actual stone and mortar See MOUNTAIN VIEW LODGE, page 21

A shimmering pool with a fabulous view of the Wimberley Valley welcomes guests at Mountain View Lodge. Photo courtesy Mountain View Lodge.

Gentle Breezes

A Boutique Hotel in the Hill Country

Bed and Breakfast

Relax on the porch of your private cabin • One bedroom w/Queen Bed • Living room w/Queen bed sofa • Jacuzzi tub & large shower • Full kitchen • Continental breakfast

• Central Air & Heat • Large porch • Rocking chairs • Bar B Que grill • Privately fenced yard

This is the place for quiet & solitude. Located on a working goat ranch 8 miles west of Wimberley. The spacious cabin and relaxing porch invite you to sit awhile and watch the animals, sunsets and the stars. Adventurous? Wander the 114 acres and enjoy the hill top views.

Pets & Children Welcome Daily - $120 • Weekly & Monthly rates available 512-847-6110 www.gentlebreezes.com 20 • Welcome to Wimberley • Fall/Winter 2013-14

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MOUNTAIN VIEW LODGE, from page 20

Mountain View Lodge sign visible from Ranch Road 12 just outside of Wimberley. Photo courtesy Mountain View Lodge. lodge however is what many consider the property’s true “treasure.”

Covering five-plus lush acres, Jan and Paul have established an incredible “nature trail” that wends its way (easily) up, down and across the valley’s face.

Visitors are introduced to the numerous plants and trees that thrive (naturally) in the rocky soils.

Many are numbered and referenced in a complementary comprehensive guide book expertly prepared by former guest Bill Carr, a noted Texas Parks and Wildlife botanist.

Some of the species encountered include jujube, sumac, madrone, red bud and yaupon.Many others are identified as well. Add to that a fossilized dinosaur tract (left by the huge and thankfully extinct) allosaurus and dozens of seasonally-appearing birds, including the dramatic painted bunting and myriad hummers,

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Jan proudly offers, “Many insist on visiting our trail repeatedly!”

FYI • The Mountain View Lodge is open year ‘round and available to individuals, family groups, organizations and clubs (but sorry, no pets please). A “continental breakfast” is provided at no charge. The address is 10600 Ranch Road 12 in Wimberley. For more information including rates, directions and amenities, visit the web site at mountainviewlodge.com or call 512-847-2992. In 2003, the Wimberley Chamber of Commerce voted the lodge as its “Business of the Year.”

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Wimberley Services

The EmilyAnn Theatre & Gardens

WAG Rescue is a volunteer supported dog rescue and adoption organization for Wimberley and the surrounding area offering dog spay/neuter vouchers and help with lost and found pets.

512-847-3200 • www.wimberleywagrescue.org Visit WAG Rescue’s consignment & retail store, “Treasures on Twelve” at 13620 RR 12, Bldg. A, in Wimberley. Proceeds from the store benefit WAG Rescue. Please call 512-496-6186 or email charlotte@wimberleywagrescue.org to donate or consign items.

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elebrate the season at the magical EmilyAnn Theatre & Gardens this fall and winter, with familyfriendly activities for the young and young at heart.

Every day, you can bring a picnic, stroll the paths, play in the musical gardens and enjoy a game of chess or checkers on the oversized board. Revel in the cooler weather as you hike to the hilltop Veterans Memorial Plaza and take in 360-degree views around the Wimberley Valley.

“It’s a great opportunity to really discover your surroundings,” says Ann Rolling, who along with her husband, Norm, founded the theatre in 1998 in memory of their daughter, Emily Ann. In addition to providing a relaxing retreat on an everyday basis, as locals know, the EmilyAnn Theatre & Gardens offers a wealth of family entertainment and theatre to enrich the Wimberley community.

A Christmas musical will run in the indoor theatre November 1-24 Friday and Saturday nights at 7:30 pm and Sundays at 2 pm, directed by Bridget Farias.

And don’t miss the children’s show, A Monster Carol, Thursday through Saturday, December 12-14 and December 19 – 21 at 7 pm and Sunday, December 15

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LEFT TO RIGHT Mrs. Claus, EmilyAnn Theatre & Gardens founder, Ann Rolling, and Santa at the holiday Trail of Lights.

Photo courtesy EAT&G. at 2 pm, written by Dwight Markus and directed by Wesley Riddle. Bridget, the theatre’s Artistic Director, also will offer fall and spring drama classes for children in kindergarten through high school. Call the EmilyAnn to register or see the web site for more information.

And a holiday season in Wimberley is simply not complete without a visit to the EmilyAnn Theatre & Gardens’ Holiday Trail of Lights.

More than 100 seasonal exhibits along the trail (including Santa’s house) created by local families, individuals, businesses, schools, churches, and organizations combine to make this one of the best family-oriented holiday sites in the Hill Country.

This year, the theatre received a small grant from the Texas Commission on the Arts to support the Trail of Lights, which last year hosted more than 21,000 visitors.

Feeling festive? A few display spots are still up for grabs. “If you have a need to decorate, contact us here at the EmilyAnn,” says Ann with a smile. Exhibitors can begin setting up and decorating November 1; displays must be completed by November 24.

Guests at the Trail of Lights can enjoy a train ride on the Jingle Bell Express (for children weighing 60 lbs or less). Enjoy complimentary hot cocoa at the Yule Log. Donations are needed (and appreciated) to help defray expenses.

Don’t miss the grand holiday Trail of Lights Opening Ceremonies November 30 from 4 pm to 6 pm. Highlights include Santa’s arrival by fire truck at 5 pm and the lighting of displays and the hilltop tree at dusk (about 5:40 pm). As the tree and displays come to life with thousands of sparkling lights, Tim Altenhoff will sing “O Holy Night.” After the official tree lighting, the Trail will be open from 6 pm to 10 pm. Awards for displays in several See EMILYANN THEATRE, page 23

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For all your hospice care needs: Nursing • Therapy Social Services Personal Care Chaplain Services Bereavement Services EmilyAnn Theatre & Gardens hosts the holiday Trail of Lights nightly November 30 through December 31. Photo courtesy EAT&G. categories will also be presented.

The “ART Stage,” built in memory of Andrew Travis Reding, provides a special setting for Christmas entertainment by area musicians, choirs and talent most evenings.If you or your group would like to perform, contact Bridget at the EmilyAnn Theatre.

A menorah will be lit in celebration of Hanukkah at the Trail of Lights through December 5. “It is a not to be missed experience,” says Ann. Admission to the Trail of Lights is free (donations gratefully accepted) and open to the public November 30 through December 31 (weather permitting) Sunday through Thursday from 6 pm to 9 pm and Friday and Saturday from 6 pm to 10 pm.

“And please remember that, as we grow and on very busy nights, parking is available at Wimberley High School and a lighted path provided,” says Ann. Check the theatre’s web site for directions and parking information.

In the spirit of the holiday season, the EmilyAnn Theatre is accepting gently used books to be distributed at Trail of Lights by the Wimberley Literacy Volunteers. “It’s a wonderful way to share with the community,” says Ann. And it’s never too early to look forward to spring... make your plans now to attend the 16th Annual Butterfly Festival at the EmilyAnn Theatre & Gardens April 26, 2014 from 10 am to 4 pm.

FYI • The EmilyAnn Theatre & Gardens is located at 1101 Farm Market 2325 in Wimberley. The Holiday Trail of Lights is November 30 through December 31, open Sunday through Thursday from 6 pm to 9 pm and Friday and Saturday from 6 pm to 10 pm. Admission is free, donations greatly appreciated. For more information about the Trail of Lights and the many other events at the EmilyAnn Theatre & Gardens, call 512-847-6969 or visit the web site at www.emilyann.org.

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Wimberley Services

WAG Rescue, truly a dog’s best friend

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ogs and dog lovers alike have found a trusty best friend in Wimberley Adoption Group & Rescue (WAG), a volunteer-supported nonprofit and network of foster families that prides itself on finding loving homes for local canines.

Since June 2009, WAG has placed and provided medical treatment to over 348 stray, abandoned, unclaimed, or surrendered animals, and promoted responsible pet ownership through a variety of community outreach programs — and all without even having a physical shelter.

They offer low or no-cost spay and neuter vouchers via Austin-based advocates Emancipet, and also serve as a comprehensive lost and found resource.

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Wimberley’s WAG Rescue has placed and provided medical treatment to more than 348 animals. Here, a face that’s hard to resist. Photo courtesy WAG Rescue.

Looking for a new best friend? Check first with WAG Rescue. Visit the web site at www.wimberleywagrescue. org for more information. Photo courtesy WAG Rescue. would offer,” admits Pat Davis, co-founder, current member of the Board of Directors, and former volunteer for the Austin Humane Society and Animal Trustees of Austin.

“But it’s been fabulous because of social networking and that sort of thing.

We’ll try for a long time to find the owners, and we’ve returned a lot of dogs.”

Pat and fellow co-founder and board member Debbie Nordyke originally volunteered for the Animal Referral Friends (ARF) of Wimberley, but quickly realized that rescue dogs needed even more funding and resources than they had at their disposal, particularly proactive treatment of heartworm disease.

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WAG RESCUE, from page 24 mals that are dumped out here,” says Pat. “There was just no place for them to go.

They’d be picked up by Hays County Animal Control, taken to the San Marcos shelter, and euthanized within three to five days.”

All prospective foster pet parents are pre-screened to ensure a good fit — namely, that they can provide patience, companionship, compassion, and a canine-friendly living space. But as one might suspect, fostering can often be a gateway to adopting as well.

“We tease about foster failure, because so many people eventually find a dog they just have to have,” says Pat. “We had one foster mom who had taken care of 13 dogs for us, but number 13 ended up being the one she and her son fell in love with.”

Pat herself now has two dogs and two cats. “We always had a lot of different animals growing up. Horses and cows, but always dogs, too,” she recalls.

“Cia is my 10-year-old blonde Shepherd mix from a rescue group in Dallas, and wild as the wind. I lost my other Shepherd mix, Rio, this year to bone cancer. But WAG Rescue recently helped a man who had 10 puppies, and I saw one in particular and decided to adopt her. She’s just a delight — very sweet and smart.”

The rescue will be hosting their second annual fundraiser (or “friendraiser,” as they prefer to call it), the WAGala, at the Leaning Pear on Sunday, October 13,

WAG Rescue regularly holds Pet Adoption Days at King Feed on Ranch Road 12.

Check their web site for upcoming dates.

Photo courtesy WAG Rescue. from 6 pm to 9 pm. Attendees can sample fine wines and delicious homemade tapas, participate in a silent auction, and enjoy live Spanish guitar performances.

FYI • To learn more about how you can volunteer, adopt, or foster a dog, please visit www.wimberleywagrescue.org. WAG Rescue’s consignment and retail store, Treasures on Twelve, is located at 13620 Ranch Road 12, Building A, and offers gently used antiques, furnishings, fine art, collectibles, and jewelry. All proceeds support the nonprofit.

For more information, call 512-847-3200.

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CHAPEL IN THE HILLS 14601 Ranch Rd 12 512-847-9762 COWBOYS FOR JESUS 8400 FM 32 • Fischer, Texas 830-935-2920 CYPRESS CREEK CHURCH 211 Stillwater 512-847-1222 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 15951 Winters Mill Pkwy.

512-847-9035 JEHOVAH’S WITNESS WIMBERLEY 443 Jacobs Well Road 512-847-8129 LUTHERAN CHURCH OF THE RESURRECTION Spoke Hill at Ranch Rd 12 512-847-3386 ST MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH 14711 Ranch Rd 12 512-847-9181 ST STEPHEN’S EPISCOPAL 6000 Ranch Rd 3237 512-847-9956

TOUCHED BY GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Ranch Rd 12 • 512-847-3324 TRINITY CHAPEL 120 Green Acres Drive 512-847-9526 UNITY CHURCH OF WIMBERLEY 455 White Wings Road 512-847-6587 WIMBERLEY CHURCH OF CHRIST 15500 Ranch Rd 12 512-847-9357 WIMBERLEY CHRISTIAN CHURCH 13706 Ranch Rd 12 512-847-3853 WIMBERLEY PRESBYTERIAN 956 Ranch Rd 2325 512-847-5292 WIMBERLEY UNITED METHODIST CR 1492 & Ranch Rd 12 512-847-3109

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Wimberley Real Estate

Keller Williams Realty

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inda Germain has been a Realtor with Keller Williams Realty for more than 9 years, since starting her career in Real Estate in 2004. Born and raised in San Francisco, she attended San Francisco State College and spent more than 25 years in retail management for major retailers.

Outstanding customer service has always been a high priority in Linda’s retail career and remains her number one priority in working with Real Estate clients.

She is a member of the National and Texas Association of Realtors, as well as the Austin and San Marcos Board of Realtors.

Linda and her husband, Gene, moved to Wimberley just over 10 years ago and are both active, involved members of the Wimberley Hill Country Community. Linda currently serves as the Chairman of the Board for the Wimberley Chamber of Commerce, President of the Wimberley Community Chorus and is a volunteer for the Alzheimer’s Association.

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andy Spitzer is a Wimberley resident and has been a real estate broker in the Hill Country area for 25 years. She specializes in concierge properties, ranch properties, water properties, and green buildings. In 1999, she formed Spitzer & Associates to bring together a group of quality real estate professionals to provide brokerage services in Texas, as well as real estate services for governmental agencies.

Candy holds a Doctorate Degree in Theology from the Peace Theological Seminary, a MA in Applied Psychology from the University of Santa Monica, California, and BFA in Drama from the University of Texas at Austin. A certified mediator in two-party and multi-party dispute resolution, she is a member of the Austin Board of Realtors and a nationally recognized expert in real estate right-of-way services. She loves wide open spaces, animals, bright starry nights, and good friends. Candy can be reached by phone at 512-633-7349.

Useful Information & Contact Numbers

LOCATION “Wimberley” is an area made up of the incorporated Village of Wimberley, the incorporated City of Woodcreek, and unincorporated areas of central Hays County 15 miles northwest of San Marcos, 40 miles southwest of Austin, 60 miles northeast of San Antonio.

GEOGRAPHY Wimberley is nestled in the Blanco River Valley where Cypress Creek flows into the Blanco River. Extensive deposits of limestone make up the white rocks and white river bottom common in the area. It is about 1,000 feet above sea level on the Edwards Plateau.

FIRE & EMS SERVICE • Wimberley is served by a volunteer fire department (512-847-3536) and emergency medical service (512-8472526). Both respond to 911 calls.

MEDICAL SERVICES • Several family physicians, chiropractors, dentists, and practitioners of alternative medicines have offices in Wimberley.

• The nearest hospitals are Central Texas Medical Center in San Marcos (512-353-8979, www.ctmc.org) and

Christus Santa Rosa Hospital in New Braunfels (830-643-6100, www.mckenna.org) and Seton Medical Center Hays in Kyle (512324-5000, www.seton.net).

PHARMACIES • Brookshire Brothers Pharmacy, 14100 Ranch Road 12 (512-8477520).

• Nature’s Pharmacy at Sebring Clinic. (512-847-6868).

• The Wimberley Pharmacy, 120 Joe Wimberley Blvd. (512-8472288).

ASSISTED LIVING, REHABILITATION & NURSING HOME SERVICES • Deer Creek Rehabilitation Center, 555 Ranch Road 3237 (512847-5540) • Merrill Gardens, 1720 RR 12, San Marcos (512-392-7200) • Twin Mountain Manor, 200 Twin Mountain Rd. (512-845-6775, 512847-5011) • Wimberley Place, 201 River Road (512-847-3311) • Wimberley Life Care, 845 E. Summit Drive (512-847-5676) ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS • 16933 Ranch Road 12. (512-8479342, wimberleygroup.org)

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LIBRARY • Wimberley Village Library.

400 FM 2325 (512-847-2188, wimberleylibrary.org) AIRPORTS • Austin-Bergstrom Intl. (512530-2242, www.ci.austin.tx.us): 40 miles • San Antonio Intl. (210-207-3514, www.sanantonio.gov): 60 miles • San Marcos Municipal, general aviation and charters only (512393-8160, www.ci.san-marcos. tx.us): 15 miles COMMUNICATIONS Weekly Newspapers • News-Dispatch (512-847-5243) • Wimberley View (512-847-2202) Monthly Newspapers • Hill Country Sun (512-484-9715) www.hillcountrysun.com).

• Wimberley Valley News & Views (512-847-6397) www. wvnewsviews.com.

INTERNET SERVICE • Anvil (512-847-1180, anvilcom. com) • Media Cottage (512-847-8956. mediacottage.com) • Texas Wireless Internet (512-5246363, www.txwinet.com)

HAYS-CALDWELL WOMENS CENTER • 512-396-3404, 800-700-4292, www. hcwc.org, P.O. Box 234, San Marcos, TX 78666 U.S. POSTAL SERVICE • 111 Joe Wimberley Boulevard (512847-2623) UTILITY SERVICES • Pedernales Electric Co-op (512-2622161, 888-554-4732, www.pec.coop) PROPANE • Wimberley Hydro Gas (512-8479825) TELEPHONE • Verizon Southwest (800-483-4400, www.verizon.com) TRASH • Riata Disposal Company (512-8587060, 512-858-010, www.riatadisposal. com) • IESI Cen-Tex (512-282-3508).

• Hays County Transfer Station & Recycling Center, 1691 Carney Lane (512-847-3504, www.co.hays.tx.us) • Texas Disposal (800-375-8375) WATER • Aqua Tex (877-987-2782, 512-8471040) • Wimberley Water Supply, 110 La Pais Dr. (512-847-2323) • Private Wells/Rainwater collection

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arbara is the Sponsoring Broker and coowner with Hills of Texas Realty, a newly formed independent real estate company in the area.

She has been a full time, licensed Realtor® since 1997 and top producer for her previous company.

Barbara has been honored with numerous awards including Texas Monthly magazine’s Five Star Real Estate Agent. Originally from Houston and a graduate of the University of Texas, Barbara lives in Wimberley with her husband, Gaylan, and son, Austin. They are active members of Cypress Creek Church and feel blessed to call the Texas Hill Country their home.

If you are considering buying or selling property, call her at 512-557-5257.

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he Owner/Broker of RE/MAX Wimberley, REALTORS®, AJ offers extensive knowledge in Marketing, Finance, Contract Negotiations and Real Estate Law. Concentrating in Custom Residential, Waterfront, Farm & Ranch, Commercial and Investment Properties and is consistently ranked as a “Top Producer” by the Austin Board of REALTORS® (HW area) and RE/MAX of TEXAS. He was most recently awarded the RE/ MAX of TEXAS Award of Excellence for the 2nd Quarter of 2013 as a Top Producer, ranked #2 in the Austin area and #13 in the State of Texas! RE/MAX offers the most comprehensive collection of online information in Real Estate, so call AJ today to put his experience, the best technology and the very best brand name in the industry to accomplish your goals.

“I will make a constant effort to provide you with excellent service and I value the confidence you’ve placed in me and look forward to hearing from you soon. Thanks again for your support and the opportunity to be the trusted real estate resource for you, your family, friends and associates,” AJ says.

AJ is also the co-founder of the Law Firm of Harwood and Ursha, PLLC. He and his wife, Devrie, are proud parents of Heather and Holly.

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Wimberley Churches

Chapel in the Hills Pastor Bill Nichols

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hapel in the Hills of Wimberley has a new pastor, Bill Nichols. Bill comes to the Chapel from the Lake Chapala area in Mexico. He grew up in Lefors in the Texas Panhandle. He received a bachelor’s degree from HardinSimmons University in Abilene, Texas. and a master’s degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas.

Bill has experience as a youth and recreation minister in churches in Texas. He is a trained chaplain. His chaplain experience has been in hospitals, jails, and hospice. He was the associate pastor at Dripping Springs United Methodist Church from 2002-2006 until he and his wife, Mindy, retired to Mazatlan, Mexico, where Bill was the pastor for the English speaking congregation of the Congregational Christian Church. The Nichols moved to the Lake Chapala area after five years in Mazatlan and then to Wimberley. Bill and Mindy have four children: Amy, Chris, Brooke and Calvin. He is the proud grandfather of Avery, Brandon and Ella who live in Dripping Springs.

Wimberley Church of Christ Tim Moore

Sunday Morning Bible Study 9:30 am Worship 10:30 am Wednesday Bible Study 7 pm

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im Moore is a native Texan who grew up in the oil fields of north Texas near Wichita Falls. After attending school in Lubbock, he and his wife, Brooke, spent 15 years in the western Colorado town of Paonia where Tim was minister for the Paonia Church of Christ. Tim and Brooke moved to Wimberley in March of 2003. They have three grown children and four grandchildren.

Wimberley Church of Christ meets at 15500 North Ranch Road 12. Sunday morning Bible Study is at 9:30 am, followed

by Worship at 10:30 am. Sunday evening Bible Study is at 5 pm, Wednesday evening Bible Study is at 7 pm. For information, please call 512-847-9357.

St. Mary Catholic Church Rev. Hilario Guajardo

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St. Mary Catholic Church Weekend/Weekday Mass Schedule Saturday ...........................................................5:30 pm (Vigil Mass) Sunday English ................................................ 8:00 am & 10:00 am Sunday Spanish ................................................................. 12:00 pm Monday - Communion Service ............................................9:00 am Tuesday Mass ........................................................................ 5:30 pm Wednesday - Friday Mass ......................................................9:00 am

ev. Hilario Guajardo was born on April 9, 1960 in Salado, Texas and graduated from Salado High School in 1978. Father Hilario attended Temple Jr. College and the University of Texas at Austin. He then attended St. Meinrad College Seminary in St. Meinrad, Indiana where he received his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology then furthered his education at St. Meinrad School of Theology where he received his Masters Degree in Divinity in May 1989.

Father Hilario’s family is originally from Salado. His interests are primarily helping people in the ministry, teaching, preaching, and jail/prison ministry. His hobbies include sports, traveling, exercising. He has served the Central Texas Catholic Diocese of Austin for over 22 years. On January 2, 2012 he arrived to serve in the Wimberley area for the next six years. Father Hilario is very ecumenical in his approach to ministry, and hopes to be supportive of our surrounding communities, and their leaders.

Chapel in the Hills Interdenominational Church

Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confessions) Saturday ................................. 4-5 pm and by appointment

Rev. Hilario Guajardo

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f “feedstore” and “bling” don’t sound compatible to you, you haven’t been to Robin’s at Rippy’s—a charming store in the old part of Rippy’s Ranch Supply in Dripping Springs.

Robin Rippy Scott, daughter of Rippy Ranch Supply owner Pug Rippy (and grand-daughter and great-granddaughter of its previous owners) recently opened her new business in the old mohair warehouse on Mercer Street to supply cowgirls and their friends with jewelry, gifts and accessories.

Robin works as a full-time software specialist for Dell Computer. But since 1992 when she graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a degree in fashion merchandising, she’s stayed involved in some way with her “first love” – merchandising - whether it’s been as a full-time retail worker or marketing her eclectic mix of fashion and fancies online and at Wimberley Market Days.

The business is an extended family affair. With her mother’s encouragement, Robin remodeled the original part of the family’s feedstore and hired her cousin, Becky Rippy, to run the enterprise.

Though the old wood floor creaks (and even moves up and down in spots!), the old building makes a charmingly rustic backdrop for the sparkles and bright colors in Robin’s merchandise. She carries embellished clothing (some she em-

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Dr. Heather Bobb You’ll find plenty of bling at Robin’s at Rippy’s on Mercer Street in Dripping Springs. One example of shopping delights, this Longhorn necklace.

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bellishes herself), kids’ toys and gifts, frames, jewelry, purses, belts, shoes – to name just a few. Much, though not all – is western-themed.

Robin says she carries a particularly wide selection of toys and gifts for little boys, which are generally harder to find than gifts for little girls, she thinks.

“I have four nephews and one niece,” See ROBIN’S AT RIPPY’S, page 30

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she says, “so I understand the challenge of shopping for little boys.” Her stuffed animal collection includes boy-pleasers such as bats, wolves and sharks.

A small but unusual food selection includes Wind and Willows soups and dip mixes, and old-fashioned stick candy and salt water taffy. A full line of Frostie Brand sodas (root beer and other flavors) are available hot or iced.

Next door at Rippy’s, don’t miss the perfectly restored and old-fashioned mechanical horse, Trigger, who still offers a ride for 25 cents. Robin and her mother acquired the treasure after admiring many like it in Las Vegas on their yearly trips there to see the National Finals Rodeo.

Last year her mother, who remembered riding one just like it when she was a child, finally decided she had to have it. Robin and her dad, Pug, each fought to have it in their own store.

After spending some In addition to plenty of bling TOP, on your visit don’t time in Robin’s, Trigger can miss the perfectly restored, old-fashioned mechannow be found at in Rippy ical horse, Trigger (now at Rippy Ranch Supply next Ranch Supply just next door). And, just like the good old days, you can door. still enjoy a ride on this western treasure for only The old building that 25 cents. Photo courtesy Robin’s at Rippy’s. houses Robin’s was moved to its Mercer Street location in 1936. It was first used as a grocery old bags of mohair left in the storage loft store, before becoming the original Rippy of the building.

Ranch Supply in 1953. When the feedstore Robin’s at Rippy’s is open Thursday, moved to its newer building next door Friday and Saturday. Robin maintains (sometime in the 1960s) the old building her online business and a booth at Lone served as a trading center of the busy mo- Star Gifts (just down Mercer Street) for hair industry for which Dripping Springs those who want to shop on other days. and the surrounding Hill Country were FYI • Robin’s at Rippy’s is located at 365 Mercer, world famous in that era.

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