Welcome to Wimberley Guide, Fall/Winter 2020-21

FALL/WINTER 2020-2021

YOUR LOCAL GUIDE TO

Arts, Entertainment, Shopping, Dining, Lodging, Events, Services, Real Estate, Community & Churches

Relax, Reconnect & Retreat on Cypress Creek

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our sponsors Arts/Events/Attractions

Services

Lisa Motley Art.....................................................................................................5 Silo Glass Studio & Gallery............................................................................7 Wimberley Valley Art League......................................................................7 Wimberley Glass Works..................................................................................5

Ball Brothers 1-800-Painting....................................................................25 Brookshire Brothers......................................................................................25 Full Circle Salon, Leesa Stafford.............................................................. 27 King Feed............................................................................................................. 27 Sonora Bank...................................................................................................... 37 Texan Care Automotive Repair................................................................ 27 WAG Rescue....................................................................................................... 27 Wimberley Community Center..................................................................7 Wimberley Life Care...................................................................................... 27

Dining & Specialty Blanco Brew - Coffee......................................................................................11 Creekside Cookers BBQ & Steaks.............................................................11 Cypress Creek Reserve Rum........................................................................9 Hill Country Spirits.............................................................................................9 Jobell Café & Bistro..........................................................................................5 King Feed............................................................................................................. 27 Mad Rooster’s Liquor, Beer & Wine.......................................................38 Nature’s Choice CBD & Supplements................................................... 13 The Leaning Pear...............................................................................................11

Shopping Calley’s Jewelry..................................................................................................5 Eagle Mountain Flag........................................................................................15 Gypsy Market.......................................................................................................21 In Style Accessories & Shoes.................................................................... 19 Libelula Free Spirit Boutique.......................................................................21 Mad Rooster’s Liquor, Beer & Wine.......................................................38 Nature’s Choice CBD & Supplements................................................... 13 Queen Bee Gatherings & Antiques..........................................................17 River House Home Accessories.................................................................21 The Wild West Store........................................................................................15 Wall Street Western.......................................................................................40 Wimberley Glass Works..................................................................................5 Wimberley Marketplace................................................................................15

Lodging & Event Facilities 7A Ranch..............................................................................................................23 Cabins on the Square....................................................................................23 Creekhaven Inn...................................................................................................2 Mountain View Lodge...................................................................................23

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Schools Zweites Haus School of Wimberley......................................................28

Churches Chapel in the Hills...........................................................................................29 Lutheran Church of the Resurrection..................................................29 St. Mary Catholic Church.............................................................................30 St. Stephens Episcopal Church................................................................30 Wimberley Church of Christ.....................................................................30 Wimberley United Methodist Church...................................................30

Real Estate/Builders Century 21 Randall Morris...........................................................................39 Gibson Properties Branch Office — David Routh.......................... 34 Hills of Texas / Sky Realty — Barbara Latimer.............................. 34 Keller Williams Realty — Linda Germain............................................ 34 Keller Williams Realty — Partners in Real Estate...........................32 RE/MAX Real Properties — Allison “AJ” Harwood..........................3

BLANCO Cranberry’s Antiques....................................................................................35

DRIPPING SPRINGS Bill Bailey’s Signs.............................................................................................35 Cowgirls and Lace...........................................................................................36 Family First Chiropractic..............................................................................36 Heather Bobb, DDS........................................................................................36 High Cotton Home & Design.....................................................................35 New Canaan Farms........................................................................................36

in this issue

SHOPPING/DINING/ARTS

fresh

rustic

WIMBERLEY VILLAGE STORE

i n t i m at e DINNER TUESDAY-SUNDAY 5-10

Shopping for a good cause benefits community ..............................................6

JOBELL CÁFE & BISTRO

LUNCH TUESDAY-SATURDAY 11-2

One-of-a-kind Wimberley dining experience..................................................10

RANCHO DELUXE

BRUNCH SUNDAY 10:30-2:30

Fun and eclectic shopping on the Square ..........................................................14

NATURE’S CHOICE CBD & supplements..................................................................................................... 16

WIMBERLEY MARKETPLACE Boutique offering Texaholic™ tees & so much more...................................20

KING FEED & HARDWARE

512.847.5700 JOBELLCAFE.COM 16920 RANCH ROAD 12 WIMBERLEY, TX

The best gift for the person who has everything!

Tools, great garden center, pet grooming/supplies & more.................... 24

BLUE HOLE REGIONAL PARK Discover the beauty of Wimberley’s Blue Hole, hiking trail...................26

CHURCHES......................................................................................36-38 SCHOOLS................................................................................................. 35 REALTORS.........................................................................................39-41 DINING GUIDE........................................................................................30

Paintings from Your Photos Simply, email your photos to motleyarts@yahoo.com Watercolor-Pencil-Graphite Wimberley Market Days Booth #69 lisamotleyart.com • Art on 12 • 13811 RR 12 #12, Wimberley

Quality jewelry REPAIRS done on site Unique DESIGNER LINES in sterling silver

YOUR GUIDE TO WIMBERLEY FROM THE HILL COUNTRY SUN Fall/Winter 2020-21 Volume 30, Number 2 ISSN: 1524-2315.

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PUBLISHER/AD SALES Julie Spell Harrington 512-484-9716 • julie@hillcountrysun.com EDITOR/DESIGN Melissa Maxwell Ball 512-569-8212 • melissa@hillcountrysun.com WRITERS Ernie Altgelt and Bonnie Eissler DISTRIBUTION Gerry Burns COVER: Fall scene at Blue Hole Regional Park by Silvio Ligutti.

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Fine Custom Jewelry on the Square in Wimberley

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GLASS BLOWING Live Demos 1/20

PHOTO BY ERIC W POHL

ART GLASS & LIGHTING WGW.COM GET A FREE GIFT Fall/Winter 2020-21 Welcome to Wimberley 5

Wimberley Village Thrift Store

BY BONNIE EISSLER

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he Wimberley Village Thrift Store, incorporated in 2002, is a nonprofit thrift store staffed entirely by a team of dedicated volunteers. Everything sold in the store has been donated by a generous and caring community.

And through the sales of this new and gently used donated merchandise, the Village Thrift Store provides support for five local nonprofit organizations, including the EmilyAnn Theatre & Gardens, Keep Wimberley Beautiful, PAWS Shelter of Central Texas, Wimberley Valley Habitat for Humanity, and The Wimberley Players.

“The financial support earned for these organizations through volunteer hours (20,814 hours last year), working for the store, has been substantial,” says Cookie Hagemeier, who serves as president of the 10-person Village Store board. In 2019, the donations exceeded those from any previous year. The Village Store was also voted “Best of Wimberley” in its category for the last three years.

With its relocation to 450 River Road in 2016, the store expanded operations. Now, in addition to the main thrift shop, which is a department style store, there’s a Builder’s Barn for home improvement materials, and a boutique with higher end merchandise that includes vintage, collectibles and antiques, such as a recently donated antique Singer sewing machine. The boutique is located in the historic century-old Miss Lillie Dobie House, which was built in 1920 and designated a Texas Historic Landmark in 2016.

The main store offers linens and a large clothing department, all nicely organized, with infant, children and adult departments.

Higher end or designer clothes, handbags and shoes can be found in the boutique in the Dobie house, which has a kitchen, dining room and two bedrooms. Donated kitchen items are in the kitchen, while china, crystal, flatware and other items typically associated with a dining room are showcased there, linens in the bedrooms, and collectibles find a temporary home in a vintage etagere.

The Village Thrift Store would not exist without its dedicated group of about 76 volunteers, who work hard and are committed to the mission of the store.

The organization receives donations every day that are placed in a tent outside for a day before processing begins.

Volunteers presort, price and inventory donations, organize and display all of the items, and greet and assist store customers as needed.

While volunteers are essential, the store also would not exist without the many donations from the people of Wimberley. Cookie says, “During the time at home (during the quarantine), all of Wimberley must have cleaned house because our donations have been quite incredible.”

See WIMBERLEY VILLAGE STORE, Page 8

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EVENTS/ATTRACTIONS/ARTS

Open by appointment • Open Studio • Glass Supplies The Wimberley Valley Art League, a non-profit organization, was started in 1990 by a

group of three Hill Country artists with common goals. It continues to grow each year, attracting members from Wimberley and nearby towns. We advocate an interest in and recognition of visual and functional art, encourage support and appreciation of art, promote learning for its members and assist in the development of community-wide interest in art.

We have several events through out the year.

Due to the virus situation, all events for 2020 have been canceled until further notice. We will be having on line exhibits. Go to our website to view the current exhibit.

GO TO OUR WEBSITE TO LEARN MORE wimberleyartleague.org

• 25 Texas Artists

siloglass.com

(512)444-6494 • glass@siloglass.com 7990 Ranch Rd 12 • San Marcos/Wimberley, TX

With multiple meeting spaces, a convenient location and a friendly staff ready to assist with every detail, the Wimberley Community Center is the perfect place for your next event.

To book an event visit: cityofwimberley.com tprovost@cityofwimberley.com 512-847-0025

The Affordable Place to Meet!

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WIMBERLEY VILLAGE STORE, from Page 6

This year has been extraordinary as the thrift store copes with the changes in the community due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. The Village Store Board made the responsible decision to close the store in March. Before reopening at the beginning of July, the staff researched and planned for necessary safety protocols, to include the installation of Plexiglass, requirements for wearing protective face covering and sanitizing of surfaces.

One of the most significant safety upgrades was the air purification with UV light units added to their four HVAC systems.

Cookie says, “We are delighted to be open and serving Wimberley again. Our volunteers are once again finding the Village Store to be their ‘happy place’ and customers are enjoying shopping for their special treasures.”

With very affordable prices, the thrift store serves the community with the opportunity to purchase items that would be much more costly in a retail store, and helps the environment by recycling and repurposing clothing, furniture, practical and decorative items, and so much more that might otherwise be discarded.

PHOTO BY BONNIE EISSLER.

The Wimberley Village Thrift Store is located at 450 River Road in Wimberley. Store hours have recently changed - now open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 am to 2 pm for shopping and to make donations.

Call 512-847-5400 for more information or visit facebook.com/ wimberleyvillagethrift. If you’re interested in volunteering, you can fill out an application in person at the store.

Treasures abound at Wimberley’s Village Thrift Store on River Road. Photos courtesy Wimberley Village Thrift Store.

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SPECIALTY SHOPPING

ODIE’S PLACE - FOOD COURT

411 FM 2325, Wimberley • (512) 497-9861

• Gringa’s Grub Shak Burgers, fish tacos, •

tacos, sandwiches, more. 512-648-9259, facebook.com/GringasGrubShak.

Triforks Food Truck Sandwiches, delicious burgers, sandwiches, fries, mac ‘n cheese and more. 512-648-1835.

WIMBERLEY SHAVE ICE

101 Rhodes Lane • 512-497-9861 100-plus delicious and unique flavors with something for all tastes.

• Great Selections • Locally Owned & Operated • Same Convenient Location

PHO-LISHA’S FOOD TRUCK www.pholishas.com. @the Y Center, 14306 Ranch Road 12

Serving up delicious Asian-inspired cuisine plus a variety of Cajun dishes. Don’t miss the Phoritto! Tuesday through Friday from 11 am to 6 pm. 225-276-9928.

MIDDLETON BREWING

101 Oakwood Loop • 512-847-3435

• Slingin’ Sliders Handmade sliders with fresh ingredients and house-made sauces, fries, fried pickles and onion rings. facebook. com/slinginsliders. Open Thursday through Monday.

• MBTX Burger Shop

Burgers, veggie burgers, tater tots and coleslaw. Order online at www.middletonbrewingtx.com/foodtrucks. Closed Tuesdays.

Don’t miss the fun at

WIMBERLEY GLASS WORKS

512-722-3837

1 Brookmeadow • Woodcreek, TX Open 10 am-9 pm Monday-Saturday Handcrafted Rums from the heart of Texas

Live Glassblowing Thursdays through Sundays 10 am - 5 pm

Come watch the team of artisans create and see art glass come to life! There’s plenty of room in the studio and gallery, with stadium viewing for demonstrations. See more at WGW.com.

Gourdgeous Glass Pumpkin Patch Weekends in September

Feast your eyes on hundreds of locally crafted glass pumpkins, available now through October. Get yours before the patch is picked! Join Wimberley Glass Works for harvest cocktails and treats out on the patio under the oaks with lots of room to spread out, and watch as they create cuties with their twisty stems in a live glass blowing demonstration. Hope to see you! WGW.com.

Slightly Irregulars Glass Art Special December 26-27

Wimberley Glass Works’ annual special on all seconds art glass, prototypes and extras. Find your perfect imperfection at a bargain!

Join the fun from 10 am to 5 pm, or visit WGW.com.

Cypress Creek Reserve Enjoy the peaceful Tastings & Bottle atmosphere on our cocktail Sales Available patio & tree house deck!

Tastings,11:30 Cocktails Tues-Thurs am-5:30& pm Bottle Sales Available Friday & Saturday 11 am-6 pm Tues-Thurs 11:30 am-5:30 pm Fri & Sat 11 am-6 pm

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Jobell Cáfe & Bistro

BY ERNIE ALTGELT

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David & Jessenia Bober visit with their guests at Jobell Cafe & Bistro.

he year 2020 has certainly been a doozy. Social distancing, closed businesses, stuck at home – boo! But, as things continue to improve (hallelujah), more and more of what we’ve missed from our pre-Corona existence are starting to return and, for most of us, it’s about time! Really, we’re all ready for a little normalcy.

How about a night out?

Well, one of the most enjoyable things for those of us blessed with being in Wimberley has always been visiting one of our most unique and popular local restaurants – the Jobell Café and Bistro.

Since opening six years ago (for lunch and dinner), this somewhat eclectic eatery, where big city flavors happily combine with small town tastes, has been wowing natives and tourists alike with its gourmet sophistication that’s never, ever, served up with any of the unwanted pretense – just great food. And, now that it’s okay to dine-in again, area folks can’t seem to get enough of the place. Um, um, good!

Launched in 2014 by an intrepid, married couple seeking solace from urban congestion (namely New York), Jobell represents a long, jointly-held dream brought finally to fruition. Founders Jessenia and David Bober first met in Manhattan where he worked as a remodeling contractor and she (originally from Dallas), as an aspiring actress. Neither had any direct restaurant management and/ or development experience but both had been raised in households where “food was never taken for granted.” David’s mother was a respected writer of culinary history. Jess’s family represents a bi-cultural collaboration – Chinese and Cuban – where experimentation and blending promoted some very interesting, melded flavors. Together, these admitted “foodies” thought that with hard work coupled with their individually-acquired/refined palates, establishing a successful, world-class restaurant in nurturing, downhome Wimberley was definitely doable. And, in hindsight, boy were they right.

Jobell (named for their two children, Josh and Isabella) is housed in totally revamped digs situated just outside of the town proper on a park-like acre of land filled with enchanting trees and a bubbling water feature that seem to beckon to visitors to just “come on in and have a seat.”

See JOBELL CÁFE & BISTRO, Page 12

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DINING

Award winning BBQ & Steaks!

THE LEANING PEAR Hill Country-Inspired Cuisine

Unique. Well Crafted. Delicious.

111 River Road #110 Wimberley, Texas 512.847.PEAR leaningpear.com

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Full Bar! Full Service Catering

DELIVERY, TAKE-OUT & CURBSIDE AVAILABLE

Open 7 days 11 am-8 pm (Bar open later on weekends)

500 River Road, Wimberley • 512-722-3683

www.CreeksideCookers.com

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House Roasted Organic Coffee, Scratch Made Pastries & Real Fruit Smoothies.

FREE WiFi, Plenty of Parking & Indoor/Outdoor Seating

Open Monday-Friday 6:30-6:30, Saturday & Sunday 7:30-3:30, with Lunch Served Monday-Friday 11-2

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JOBELL CÁFE & BISTRO, from Page 10

Everything inside is planned to enhance the dining experience throughout its intimate, inviting, art-filled spaces. And, for those wishing a little fresh air, the equally comfy outdoor deck is the place to be. In or out, diners won’t feel crowded (social distancing is still the rule) and the atmosphere is always calm and relaxing allowing for an undistracted focus on the food and beverages, which is how it should be.

And, how about that food? Well for starters, many opt for Jobell’s exceptional Littleneck Clams and Mussels Provencal? Or maybe, some crispy Thai Chili Brussels sprouts. Does that give you an idea? Follow the openers with generous entrees that include a buttery Chilean Sea Bass in a lemon and cream sauce, a seriously seared smoked duck breast in an orange reduction, a very vegetarian option of a half acorn squash stuffed with ancient grains and topped with melted ricotta cheese and lastly for traditionalists, a perfectly-grilled 12 ounce Niman Ranch prime ribeye. Yum! Delicious soups, salads and desserts abound as well. And, since this is a bistro, great wines and beer are offered in plenty too.

Freshness is paramount and, the majority of the edibles are locally sourced. Everything is made on site “from scratch” and is affordably priced. When considered, it really is the perfect recipe of melding hearty Hill Country appetites with a little New York internationalism and, based on the repeat business enjoyed, it’s a hit.

Are Jess and David a little proud of what they’ve accomplished over the past six years? You betcha.

As David states, “Even when the pandemic caused us to temporarily close our dining rooms, we kept things going and our spirits (and skills) up by offering take-out and even providing delivery.

While difficult at times, we never stopped being true to ourselves or our vision for ‘Jobell,’ thanks to the unflagging loyalty of our employees and especially, our patrons.”

So hungry reader, if you’re already in Wimberley or, planning a visit soon, make sure Jobell Cafe & Bistro is on your “must-experience” list. It may surprise but definitely won’t disappoint!

Photos courtesy Jobell Cáfe & Bistro.

Jobell Cáfe & Bistro is located at 16920 Ranch Road 12 in Wimberley.

For more information, visit the website at www.jobellcafe.com or call 512847-5700. The restaurant is open for lunch from 11 am to 2 pm and dinner from 5 pm to 10 pm (closed Mondays). Brunch is served on Sundays. CDC recommendations are followed.

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SPECIALTY SHOPPING

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14015 Ranch Road 12, Suite 8

512-842-3336 Available CBD:

• Tinctures • Skin Care • Edibles • Flower • CBD for Pets • Topicals

• Kratom • Teas • Coffee

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BY BONNIE EISSLER

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PHOTO COURTESY RANCHO DELUXE.

ean Miller, owner of one of the oldest shops in Wimberley, bought Rancho Deluxe in June 2012 after spending many years wholesaling Mexican art from the back of his pickup truck. Rancho Deluxe has an Old West south-of-the-border ambiance that makes it a wonderful shop to browse around in search of unusual gifts and decorative items for your home.

Dean grew up in Lufkin, a small town in the Piney Woods region of East Texas.

There’s a pinata store in Lufkin, and you can find some pretty good tamales in one of the Mexican restaurants, but this isn’t an area with stores that sell art from Mexico and other exotic locales around the world.

Even in high school, Dean was fascinated with Mexican culture. He had Hispanic friends and once he was out of high school, he traveled to Laredo, boarded a bus and traveled further into Mexico, soaking up the culture and learning as much as he could. At that time, he wasn’t thinking so much about buying and selling, although he does recall buying ten switchblade knives for $10 and later selling them to friends back home for $5 each.

He traveled a lot in the early days. “I flew, drove, bicycled, walked, rode in the back of a chicken bus,” Dean says, remembering how he got around during those vagabond years.

As he traveled all around Mexico, he bought the items directly from the artisans who made them and sold them wholesale to shops in Texas, in towns like Fredericksburg, Boerne and Wimberley. He was especially attracted to Wimberley. One of the people he sold his merchandise to was Sally Curtis, who at the time owned Rancho Deluxe.

“She wanted to sell and I wanted to buy so we worked together that way for a while,” Dean says. Today, as the owner of the store, Dean says, “It was a risk to switch from selling stuff from the bed of my pickup to owning a high-end shop in a top tourist town, but I like this better. You can go home at night.”

Although the store’s original art and metal sculptures, lamps, rustic furniture and accessories come from many different artists and places, the common thread connecting much of the merchandise is that it’s handmade. Dean likes to know about the individual artists and be able to share their stories. Much of the art he offers comes from Mexico, but that’s not the only source. The shop showcases several area artists and merchants along with many items from countries around the world.

“I sell photographs by (Wimberley resident) Robert Anschutz and some of Alan Kimball’s books,” Dean says, “and BBQ See RANCHO DELUXE, Page 15

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SHOPPING

RANCHO DELUXE, from Page 14

sauce from Wimberley’s own Creekside Cookers.” Robert Anschutz documents the beauty of the Texas Hill Country through his photography and is an exhibiting member of both the Wimberley Valley and New Braunfels Art Leagues. Other treasures crafted in Texas that are available at Rancho Deluxe are mesquite crosses from Bandera and exquisite Lazy Susans by Wimberley woodworker Tom Gordon.

Vintage style cowboy pictures and rodeo posters in barnwood frames are customer favorites, as are the “architectural pieces” that resemble old gothic church windows. Collectors might seek out the alebrijes, the brightly colored Mexican folk art sculptures or Gerardo Trejo’s Amate bark paper wall art with Otomi designs. The Otomi are indigeneous people of the central Mexican Plateau and the bark is from fig and mulberry trees.

You’re sure to find a special out-of-the-ordinary touch for your own home at Rancho Deluxe!

Photos by Julie Harrington.

“Best Vintage Find” Southern Accents • “Where to Buy” London Financial Times 2006

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Wild West Store HUNDREDS OF VINTAGE COWBOY BOOTS •Buy! Sell! Trade!

“The Boot Whisperer”

as seen on BBC World News July 2013

Just off the Wimberley Square Olde Towne Plaza - 13709 RR 12

“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.

Rancho Deluxe is located at 14010 Ranch Road 12 on the Wimberley Square. Hours are 10 am to 5 pm every day. For more information, call 512847-9570 or email ranchodeluxe3@yahoo.com.

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Nature’s Choice CBD & Sups

BY ERNIE ALTGELT

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imberley, Texas, has always been recognized as one of the healthiest places to live on Earth. With its pristine, Hill Country environs where smog and other pollutants are virtually unknown, folks suffering from a variety of ailments have come seeking its comforting embrace and ultimately, relief. Ahh, Wimberley!

However, for all of the benefits associated with life in this welcoming burg, illness and the lingering effect of injury are still present but now, thankfully for those afflicted, finding a source for allnatural help beyond the emergency room just got a whole lot easier.

Can you say “cannabidiol?” Well, that’s what Nature’s Choice CBDs and Sups is all about!

And, just what is cannabidiol? Known as CBD for short, it’s a trending ingredient derived from cannabis (hemp) that has shown to be effective in treating a wide range of physical and emotional complaints. Extensively studied and now legally available in most states, CBD’s therapeutic powers have proven to be, as many will attest, “incredible.”

Opening in 2019, Nature’s Choice CBDs & Sups (short for supplements) represents the area’s first (and only) comprehensive outlet for “all things cannabidiol.”

The store got its start after the company’s co-owner, Joe Valdez, suffered a medical mishap that caused paralysis. When traditional treatments didn’t alleviate Joe’s severe pain and left him unable to move his legs, he and his wife Chris (the other owner) headed to Colorado where CBDs and other phytocannabinoids were then available. As he attests, “Being introduced to this product for the first time, bringing some home then administering it had a remarkable effect. I improved almost immediately. Today, my pain is almost entirely gone and now, I can even walk again!”

With such a personal testimonial, the determined pair became intent on sharing what they had experienced and, with Texas now recognizing the value of CBDs and other phytocannabinoids decided to open up their shop in Wimberley, knowing others could benefit as Joe has.

See NATURE’S CHOICE CBDs & SUPS, Page 17

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NATURE’S CHOICE CBDs & SUPS, from Page 16

Nature’s Choice CBDs & Sups, located conveniently on the town square (where the Quarter Shops are along the Cypress Creek), is overflowing with a range of quality CBD products targeting almost any discomfort or health concern. These include cardiac, immunity, anxiety, recovery, aging, skin, mobility, pain relief, stress and other issues that can negatively affect one’s wellbeing. Everything is sold with instructions on the product’s use to enable a positive outcome.

And, the methods of ingestion/application are easy, pleasant and varied. Teas, aromatics, oils, lotions, edibles and other forms are available that all allow for the body’s proper absorption of the cannabidiol. As Joe explains, “We stock hundreds of different CBD products all scientifically developed to ensure the most efficacious treatment. We can, and do, help young and old – really, almost anyone who is suffering. Even pets!” And, based on the community’s acceptance of the new enterprise, as evidenced by its ever-growing customer list, Nature’s Choice CBD & Sups is truly filling a need.

Regarding product, the company only offers CBD items that are GMP (good manufacturing practice) certified. This international accreditation assures that everything sold is consistently produced and controlled according to quality standards.

Further, as Chris states, “All of our merchandise is organically grown, pharmaceutical grade, non-GMO, made in the USA, 3rd party tested, Gluten Free, all natural, industrial hemp registered, farm bill compliant, pesticides free with no metals and no harsh chemicals.” Shoppers at Nature’s Choice CBDs & Sups can

rest assured that purity, along with product integrity, is always guaranteed.

So, are you feeling a little low or anxious? Or, maybe that arthritic knee or bad back is acting up and not letting you sleep at night. How about those deepening crows’ feet around the eyes?

Well, if something just isn’t right (large or small), maybe a visit to Nature’s Choice CBDs & Sups is called for. It sure couldn’t hurt!

Photos courtesy Nature’s Choice CBD & Sups.

Nature’s Choice CBD & Sups is located in downtown Wimberley at 14015 Ranch Road 12, Suite 8, and is open Monday through Saturday from 10:30 am to 5:30 pm and Sundays from 10:30 am to 4:30 pm. For more information about product, directions and, to place on-line orders, visit the website at www.livetodaycbd.com or call 512-842-3336.

SHOPPING

Packed from floor to ceiling with your favorite things!

Located on the

Wimberley Square

Jewelry Glam, Glitz & Glitter Kimonos, Scarves, Wraps & Ponchos Mudpie Baby Gifts & Baby Outfits Rain Chains Collection Tyler Candles, Melts & Laundry Soaps Texas Gourmet Foods Texas & Wimberley T-Shirts Texas Ranch Room Collection

100 Oak Drive • 512-847-2113

Pure TexasHoney & Fused Honey

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wimberley dining

Local Restaurants

Brookshire Brothers Deli. 14100 RR 12. 512-8472296.

Community Pizza & Beer Garden 111 Old Kyle Road.

Family friendly establishment with live music, cold beer, full bar, house made pizza. communitybeergarden.com, 512-412-0914.

Creekside Cookers BBQ & Steakhouse 500 River Road.

Steaks and barbecue. Beer and wine. Indoor and outdoor seating options.

CreeksideCookers.com. 512-722-3683.

Durango’s Authentic Mexican Food 401 FM 2325.

Homemade flour & corn tortillas, carne guisada, rice, beans, migas, chili relleno, tacos made to order, more. 512-847-3473 Hays City Store & Ice House 8989 FM 150, Driftwood.

Scratch menu Texas comfort food plus woodfired pizza. Full bar, 50+ beers on tap. Indoor and outdoor seating. 512-722-3905.

Ino’z Brew & Chew 14004 Ranch Road 12, on the Square Casual American bar & grill. Indoor and great deck seating overlooking Cypress Creek. inozwimberley.com, 512-847-6060 Jobell Café & Bistro 16920 Ranch Road 12 Eclectic bistro fare served in a rustic and intimate environment amidst the charm of Texas Hill Country. Casual. Wine and beer. Indoor/outdoor seating. jobellcafe.com, 512-847-5700.

Linda’s Fine Foods 500 Farm Market 2325 Globally inspired cuisine served in a relaxed, country-style setting with indoor & outdoor dining. Beer and wine available.

512-847-5464, facebook.com/LindasFineFoods.

Longleaf Craft Kitchen + Bar 314-A Wimberley Square Chef-inspired, handcrafted menu. Craft cocktails, beer and wine. 512-842-3044, facebook.com/LongleafWimberley.

Los Olivos Market 13904 RR 12 Appetizers, shareable plates and sweet bites. Craft beer and wine. 512-842-3044, losolivosmarkets.com.

Milagro’s Tex-Mex 9595 Ranch Road 12, Suite 12 Menu features a Hill Country twist on traditional TexMex. Full bar. Indoor/outdoor seating. 512-842-2800, milagroshillcountry.com.

Mima’s Kitchen 701 Farm Market 2325 Family owned and operated Tex-Mex restaurant. Daily specials.

Indoor/outdoor seating. 512-847-1305.

Oldie’s Burgers & More 801 FM 2325 • 512-842-3363 Classic, old-fashioned burgers, chili dogs, and more.

Facebook.com/Oldiesburgersandmore Pizza Hut 101 FM 2325. 512-847-2844. order.pizzahut.com Subway 809 Ranch Road 2325 Casual counter-serve restaurant chain for build-yourown sandwiches and salads. 512-847-7824, subway.com.

The Leaning Pear 111 River Road, # 110 Hill Country inspired cuisine. Indoor/outdoor seating.

Beerand wine. 512-847-7327, LeaningPear.com Wimberley Café 101-A, 5083 Wimberley Square Breakfast dishes, sandwiches and homestyle entrees.

Daily lunch specials. 512-847-3333, wimberleycafe.com.

Please check the business website & call ahead to verify business hours and offerings.

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Wimberley Marketplace

BY BONNIE EISSLER

M

imi Taylor, owner of Wimberley Marketplace, moved here in 2008 when she accepted a job as a junior high school history teacher and coach, and it didn’t take her long to appreciate the charms and embrace the lifestyle of her new home.

“This is a special place and I am so thankful to have landed here,” she says. “the people here are one of a kind, they support their own in good times and in bad.”

Wimberley is also home to many creative people, artists, musicians and writers, and has a knack for inspiring, motivating and drawing out the talents of those who live there. While she was teaching, Mimi noticed a need for fun, casual but stylish, shirts that could be worn to school. Mimi says, “We made our first Wimberley graphic tee and the business over the years grew and evolved into a wholesale t-shirt brand.”

Mimi taught for 10 years and only recently stopped teaching to work at her growing business full time. A second store, Wildflower, recently opened on the square. “This sister store, at 103 Henson Road, won Best New Business in 2020 in the Wimberley View Best of Wimberley Contest,” Mimi says. “We’re best known for our trademark brand, Texaholic™, which you can find in over 200 stores throughout Texas,” Mimi says.

Other stores in this corner of the Texas Hill Country that carry Texaholic tees are: Two P’s in Callies in San Marcos, Petticoat Junction in Spring Branch, Gruene Haus in Gruene, and Western Edge in Fredericksburg.

The idea behind Texaholic™ is that it’s understandable and absolutely proper to proclaim your addiction to Texas, your home state forever even if you’ve moved away. Like books, chocolate, cats See WIMBERLEY MARKETPLACE, Page 22

Mimi Taylor, owner of Wimberley Marketplace.

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The popular Texaholic™ tee-shirts. Photo courtesy Wimberley Marketplace.

SHOPPING

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on the Wimberley Square 512-842-3372

The Gypsy Market

Instagram: @thegypsymarket etsy.com/shop/GypsyMarketTexas 116 wimberley sq. wimberley tx 78676 Fall/Winter 2020-21 Welcome to Wimberley 21

WIMBERLEY MARKETPLACE, from Page 20

and music, the Lone Star State, and by extension bluebonnets, sweet tea, BBQ, and Willie Nelson, are all worthy of obsession.

(A reasonably priced large 100% cotton tea towel lists all of these and more of the things we love about our state, and is a great gift for yourself and others.) The popular shirts are made of soft cotton with set-in sleeves and are available in as many colors as a field of Texas wildflowers.

Wimberley Marketplace offers everything from face masks and candles to tees and hats in their boutiques. Since the advent of COVID19, face masks have become the latest fashion accessory and the ones available from Wimberley Merchandise are quite stylish, with two layers of black cotton and an outer layer of polyester for printing “Texaholic” diagonally in multiples across the mask. Customers love their cute comfortable clothing because it’s fun and affordable.

“Our customers range from babies to grandmas,” Mimi says, “we serve a huge age range and pride ourselves on having something for everyone!”

In addition to their own brands, Texaholic and Southern Fringe (SF) Originals, they offer boutique items, other top-quality brands like Charlie 1 Horse and Sweet Texas Treasures, and many accessories, from whimsical velvet rabbit ear scrunchies to vintage distressed trucker caps.

Charlie 1 Horse hats have a western cowboy and outlaw, although not exclusively western, vibe that has made them the headwear choice for celebrities like musicians Kid Rock and Hank Williams, Jr. and king of the racetrack Richard Petty. These stylish,

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handmade hats with their wide often embellished bands, will look just as good worn by the fashionable folks in Wimberley.

“They say ‘it takes a village’ (to work and live together in harmony) and I am forever grateful for my Wimberley Village,” Mimi says. “Owning a store was always a childhood dream and getting to do it in this beautiful place is just icing on the cake!”

Photos courtesy Wimberley Marketplace.

Wimberley Marketplace is located at 317 FM 2325 in Wimberley. The shop is open for business Monday through Saturday from 10 am to 6 pm and Sunday from noon to 5 pm. Visit southernfringeoriginals.com, Facebook and Instagram pages to see photos of clothing and accessories. You can also call 512-722-3822 or email southernfringeoriginals@gmail.com for additional information.

LODGING/ACCOMMODATIONS

The Perfect Friends & Family Getaway Private Pool Spacious Cabins Scavenger Hunt at Pioneer Town

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WIMBERLEY VISITORS CENTER 14100 FM 2325 (in front of Brookshire Brothers) Open 9 am - 4 pm Monday - Saturday and 1 pm to 4 pm Sunday

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KING FEED & Hardware Doc, the King Feed parrot, greets guests as they enter the store.

BY BONNIE EISSLER

K

ing Feed is the oldest retailer in Wimberley, dating back more than 65 years, to when the Cowan family had a cedar yard and sawmill on the site and a small store where they sold nuts, bolts, feed and ranch supplies. Over the last six and a half decades, the business has grown along with the town of Wimberley. Today, after several owners, numerous additions and renovations, the hometown hardware store still sells nuts and bolts, but it is no longer just a feed and hardware store.

An expansion to the store several years ago brought in Wimberley-based architect Guy Rollins, who specializes in green architecture using natural locally available and recycled materials whenever possible, such as the rafters in the entrance.

He recycled a lot of other materials from the old Cowan house on the property to use in the front and back of the new store addition and the feed barn.

In January 2019, long-time employees Laurie Ward and Bryan Toifl took over the ownership of King Feed from Chris Nichols.

“Bryan has worked here for 14 years, since high school, primarily in the feed and hardware section of the store,” Laurie says, “we’ve both worked here for 14 years.” Laurie’s area of interest has been the extensive garden center. She earned her degree in agriculture from Texas State University, with an emphasis on horticulture.

Laurie and Bryan are experienced, well-qualified and passionate about keeping the traditions of King Feed alive while streamlining some of the services and, most recently, adding a pet grooming salon with plans for a pet-related gift boutique.

The store is a magnet for the DIY crowd and seems to stock everything anyone could possibly want or need, including plumbing and electrical supplies, lawn and garden products, pet supplies and feed for livestock, tools and paint. The “whimsical modern and old assortment” means customers will find iphone chargers and solar power gate openers as well as horseshoe nails and galvanized milk buckets.

Yet despite its large size, diversity and quantity of merchandise, King Feed is reminiscent of an old-fashioned general store, the kind that offers something for everyone and knowledgeable, See KING FEED, Page 25

PHOTOS (above and below) COURTESY KING FEED.

King Feed owners Bryan Toifl and Laurie Ward. Photo by Julie Harrington.

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SERVICES

KING FEED, from Page 24

experienced people on hand who make a special effort to help customers find what they need.

The garden center has expanded over the years to include a beautiful greenhouse built out of rock, steel and glass, and a full line of annuals, perennials, native shrubs and trees along with a large selection of organic products for the garden. An unusual feature in the garden center is the rock fireplace that integrates the ruins of the old chimney from the Cowan house into the design and serves as a poignant reminder of the early beginnings of King Feed.

“We offer full service with plants, compost, fertilizer and everything you need for garden and landscape,” Laurie says. They also sell a lot of pottery, the always popular solid glazed pottery as well as the colorful Talavera pottery, decorated with floral and animal motifs in a classically Mexican style.

The store carries Stihl and Echo power equipment – chain saws, weed trimmers, brush saws, blowers, and pole pruners.

There’s a small engine repair shop on the premises that is certified to perform repairs on all Stihl and Echo products.

Pet grooming is the newest addition to the already wide range of services provided at King Feed, with Ashley as head pet groomer.

Ashley, who is married to Bryan, has worked in the pet industry for 12 years (as a groomer for 11 years) and understands the proper coat care for all coat types. Although she graduated from Texas State University with a degree in accounting in 2014, she decided that grooming was her passion. King Feed Pet Grooming Salon offers hair grooming, bathing, nail clipping and deshedding for dogs, cat, and select services for small animals and birds.

Photos by Julie Harrington.

King Feed and Hardware is located at 14210 Ranch Road 12 in Wimberley. Hours are Monday through Saturday from 8 am to 6 pm and Sunday from 10 am to 4:30 pm. For more information, call 512-8472618 or visit the website at kingfeedandhardware.com. Pet grooming hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 9 am to 5 pm. Call 512-8470708 for more information or to schedule grooming for your pet.

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Blue Hole Regional Park

BY BONNIE EISSLER

W

imberley’s Blue Hole has been ranked among the best swimming holes in the state of Texas and even the nation. The famous swimming hole is the centerpiece of Blue Hole Regional Park, 126 acres that encompass much of the Hill Country’s natural beauty with native grasses, delicate wildflowers, craggy ledges, massive slabs of limestone and towering cypress trees. It’s hard to believe that this tranquil spot is just a short distance from all the shops and cafes lining the bustling town square.

Jacob’s Well, the artesian spring that feeds Cypress Creek and Blue Hole is a constant 68 degrees, so the water at Blue Hole is similarly quite cool. This cool blast of water is sometimes described as invigorating (or just a tad too cold), but most of the time it’s a welcome respite from the Texas heat. For many years, locals and vacationers have plunged into the clear, cool waters of Blue Hole, which is two feet at its shallowest and between 16 and 20 feet at its deepest.

Blue Hole Regional Park is a wildly popular destination, still a treasure but no longer the hidden treasure it once was, and can be crowded during the summer swim season, when there are thousands of visitors from Memorial Day to Labor Day. To pro-

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tect these natural areas and provide a more enjoyable and safer experience for visitors, the park limits the number of people who can swim at one time.

The summer of 2020, due to the COVID19 pandemic, presented challenges that required closing the park for a while and later limiting the number of visitors in the swimming area to a maximum of 100, with reservations required. All of the reservations quickly sold out for the remainder of the 2020 season, although the park remained open for walkers and birdwatchers who wanted to enjoy the serenity of the park.

Much of the master plan that was originally envisioned by the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in 2006 has been completed and includes a community pavilion, a basketball court, wildflower gardens, rock work, and 4-1/2 miles of hiking and biking trails. Restoration of native plant species required planting hundreds of native trees and thousands of pots of switchgrass, big bluestem, and native shrubs. Hays County Master Naturalist chapter members, Keep Wimberley Beautiful and Boy Scout Troop 127 and Pack 127 spent many hours restoring the parkland at Blue Hole.

The creek is lined with bald cypress trees creating a shady riparian area with abundant food sources that attract a wide See BLUE HOLE REGIONAL PARK, Page 27

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BLUE HOLE REGIONAL PARK, from Page 26

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variety of birds. Many songbirds, including the curious little chickadees, the combative cardinals and plump phoebes, live in the large oaks, elms, persimmon and sycamore trees in the lush wooded areas. The different seasons bring with them their own distinctive species, while other birds like the Eastern bluebird and the Carolina wren, mourning dove and Red-shouldered hawk can be observed throughout the year. The peak birding seasons are the spring and fall.

Over the years, hundreds of volunteers have devoted thousands of hours to accomplish the mission of the Friends of Blue Hole: “to protect, restore, and develop the park as a recreational, educational and ecological resource for present and future generations.” Photos courtesy Blue Hole Regional Park.

FYI • Blue Hole Park is located at 100 Blue Hole Lane, off Old Kyle Road near the junction of FM 3237. Visit the website at cityofwimberley. com for details about costs, season passes, capacity restrictions and other policies, and special events, or call 512-660-9111 for the latest information.

101 Twilight Trail

512-847-3387

Wimberley Life Care Assisted Living Center

“Personalized Quality Care in a Homelike Setting”

Assistance with Medication, Grooming & Hygiene Nutritious Meals • Housekeeping Laundry • Large front porch Living area for reading, visiting, music & watching TV

Owner Janice Breeze

512-847-5676 Facility ID# 000974

GROOMING FOR DOGS & CATS plus select services for small animals and birds

Leesa Stafford 512-847-3855 11552 Ranch Road 12 Wimberley, TX Next to Jean’s Antiques

For your health and safety, One-on-one appts available Tuesday thru Saturday. Masks required.

• • • • •

Hair Grooming Bathing Nail Clipping Deshedding Wing Clipping for birds TUESDAY - SATURDAY FROM 9 AM TO 5 PM

14210 RR 12 (inside King Feed) • Wimberley, TX

Ashley 512-847-0708 • kingfeedgrooming@gmail.com

kingfeedandhardware.com/pet-grooming

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SCHOOLS

Individualized child care and education in a nurturing, home-like, Christ-centered environment

local schools public Wimberley ISD wimberley.txed.net, 512-847-2414

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 Pre-K - 1st grade 400 Green Acres Rd., 512-847-3407

AGES 6 WEEKS thru PRE-K+

JACOBS WELL ELEMENTARY Grades 2-5.

3470 Ranch Road 2325, 512-847-5558

Ages 6 weeks thru Pre-K+

DANFORTH JUNIOR HIGH Grades 6-8.

200 Texas Boulevard, 512-847-2181

Your Child’s “Second Home” for Learning & Love

WIMBERLEY HIGH SCHOOL Grades 9-12 100 Carney Lane, 512-847-5729.

In addition to a strong academic program, Wimberley High School is known for its prowess in UIL competitions. The theater department has a history of awards. The band is successful in marching and concert season. Opportunities for involvement in clubs and organizations abound, a strong sports program includes football, tennis, basketball, track, softball, volleyball, more.

(512) 847-7459 www.learningandlove.com

Katherine Anne Porter School Grades 9-12

515 FM 2325, 512-847-6867, kapschool.org.

Free, public charter high school.

KAPS mission: “We educate and empower our students with knowledge, skills, and practices to be successful and compassionate in school and life.” Accelerated curriculum, advanced placement (AP) courses available. Evening “Dragon Knights” program and a wide variety of unique electives.

private Wimberley Montessori School

Ages 3-13 45 La Buena Vista Drive, 512-847-6055 Providing a Montessori-based education for students

St. Stephen’s Episcopal School

Ages 3 through sixth grade.

6000 FM 3237, 512-847-9857, ststeveschool.org For 25 years, St. Stephen’s has been helping students develop a lifelong love for learning.

Zweites Haus School Of Wimberley

Wimberley sunset. Photo by John Ball.

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Ages kindergarten through fifth grade 1500 Fischer Store Road, 512-847-7459, learningandlove.com.

Christian-based child care and education for children ages two months to pre-kindergarten. Also offers fun-filled after-school program including pickup from local elementary schools and homework help, daily, for children.

Church Leaders Rev. Jim Denham CHAPEL IN THE HILLS Reverend Jim Denham and Molly moved to Wimberley from South Padre Island where Jim served as resident Chaplain for Chapel by the Sea since 2008. From 1999 to 2008, Reverend Denham had previously served as Senior Pastor for the Chapel in the Hills in Wimberley.

Jim has also served as Director of Chaplaincy Services for the Seton Hospital System, Pastor of Austin Heights Baptist Church and Hospice Chaplain for Girling Home Hospice. He has a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from the University of Texas in Austin, a Masters of Divinity from Southern Baptist Seminary, Louisville, KY, and Clinical Pastoral Education from Baptist Hospital, San Antonio.

“Let’s jump start the joy and happiness and see what God can do with our efforts to be his followers at our special place to worship, our church, Chapel in the Hills,” says Reverend Denham. Jim and Molly have three daughters and two grandsons. Molly is an Education Consultant.

Sunday morning worship starts at 10 am. For information, visit wimberleychapelinthehills.com.

Rev. Wes Cain WIMBERLEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Rev. Wes Cain is a product of God’s amazing grace and work within the United Methodist Church. Born and baptized in Burnet, he has deep roots both to the Texas Hill Country and what is now the Rio Texas Annual Conference.

Wes attended college at Texas Lutheran University. There he graduated Summa Cum Laude in December of 2009 with a Bachelor of Arts in Theology with a Minor in Biblical Greek and, more importantly, met and married the love of his life, Jessica. Wes then attended Princeton Theological Seminary, graduating Summa Cum Laude with a Master’s of Divinity. The emphasis of his learning was on ministry to young adults/young families and creative preaching.

Wes has pastored a number of churches in a variety of capacities both here in Texas and in New Jersey. His experience includes ministering to college students, prison inmates and correction officers, youth, and the local church.

Wes and Jess are blessed with three children, James, Joseph, and Rebekah. The family loves going on walks through town together and spending time playing in the water.

Wimberley United Methodist Church meets at RR 12 at CR 1492. Check the website for current gathering times and locations. wimberleyumc.org.

Chapel in the Hills Interdenominational Church

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Please join us for an online service at 10 am Sunday mornings.

https://facebook.com/WimberleyChapelintheHills/ or on our website @ www. wimberleychapelinthehills.com Rev. Jim Denham • 14601 RR 12 N (next to HEB) • 512-847-9762

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CHURCHES

Wimberley Church of Christ Sunday Morning Bible Study 9:30 am Worship 10:30 am

Tuesday Ladies Bible Study 10 am

Wednesday on Facebook Live 10 am

facebook.com/WimberleyChurchOfChrist.org

15500 N. Ranch Road 12 • 512-847-9357

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 Tuesday............................................................. 6:00 pm Wednesday - Friday ...........................................9:00 am

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

https://smwimberley.org phone 512-847-9181 • fax 512-847-5573 email: office@smwimberley.org 14711 Ranch Rd 12 • Wimberley, TX 78676 30 Welcome to Wimberley Fall/Winter 2020-21

Church Leaders Rev. Kevin LJ Schubert ST. STEPHEN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH Reverend Kevin Schubert is the new rector of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church. He is joined by his wife, Heather, two young sons, and their family dog, Willie Nelson. Fr. Kevin served as rector at St. George’s Episcopal in Austin for a decade prior to coming to St. Stephen’s. He is a graduate of the Seminary of the Southwest in Austin and ordained a priest in 2007. He earned his bachelor’s degree in anthropology and history from Texas State in 2000. What you may not know about Fr. Kevin is that he is also a musician. You just never know when he will be joining the Sunday service procession playing his drums. He has learned many things from God through life’s experiences–one of the most valuable being the importance of relationship. In fact, this defines his ministry: to be a friend with God in all avenues of life.

His hope and prayer is that you and he become friends through God. Whoever you are, and wherever you find yourself on the journey of faith, you are welcome at St. Stephen’s.

Sunday worship service is held at 10:30 am and Morning Prayer is held in the courtyard on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9 am. Visit the website at ststeve.org for more information.

Local Churches CHAPEL IN THE HILLS 14601 Ranch Rd 12 512-847-9762 wimberleychapelinthehills.com

HILL COUNTRY COWBOY CHURCH 120 Green Acres Drive 512-847-9526 hillcountrycowboychurch.com

COWBOYS FOR JESUS 8400 FM 32 Fischer, Texas 210-389-6235 cowboysforjesus.com

ST MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH 14711 Ranch Rd 12 512-847-9181 smwimberley.org

ST STEPHEN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 6000 Ranch Road 3237 512-847-9956 ststeve.org

UNITY CHURCH OF WIMBERLEY

CYPRESS CREEK CHURCH

455 White Wings Road 512-847-6587 unityofwimberley.com

211 Stillwater 512-847-1222 cypresscreekchurch.com

WIMBERLEY CHURCH OF CHRIST

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

15500 Ranch Rd. 12 512-847-9357 wimberleychurchofchrist.org

15951 Winters Mill Pkwy.

512-847-9035 fbcwimberley.com

WIMBERLEY CHRISTIAN CHURCH

FREEDOM VALLEY FELLOWSHIP

13706 Ranch Rd 12 512-847-3853 wimberleychristianchurch.com

10691 Ranch Road 12 512-680-9765 freedomvalleyfellowship.org

WIMBERLEY PRESBYTERIAN

JEHOVAH’S WITNESS 443 Jacobs Well Road 512-847-8129 • jw.org

LUTHERAN CHURCH OF THE RESURRECTION Spoke Hill at RR 12 512-847-3386 welcometonewlife.org

956 Ranch Rd 2325 512-847-5292 wimpres.org

WIMBERLEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

The Wimberley Square in the 1930s Photo courtesy Dorothy Wimberley Kerbow.

In the 1850s, Wimberley had a grist mill, tannery, store, shoe shop, and a school that was also used as a church and meeting hall. By the 1870s, it also had a blacksmith. By 1880, the Post Office was set up. By 1900, nine houses were built around the square. By the 1920s, the county finally started to improve roads in and out of the village (the road to San Marcos was paved in 1921). By 1939, electricity was available. The population tripled from 1880 to 1947, based on estimates by the Post Office, to a little more than 400 people.

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Real Estate Professionals Barbara Latimer, Broker/Branch Manager HILLS OF TEXAS / SKY REALTY Broker/Owner at Hills of Texas Realty, Barbara merged her company with Sky Realty in 2015 to form Hills of Texas/ Sky Realty. Her 24+ years’ experience and knowledge of the market provides the highest level of service for her clients. “It’s work I love. There is nothing else I’d rather do, she says. “There are challenges to working in a rural market, but I thrive on those challenges. Every property is unique and interesting. I love problem solving and helping my clients.” Well, septic and Oak wilt inspections are typical occurrences for Barbara, but to urban agents they can be foreign.

A local market expert and a Texas Monthly “Five Star Real Estate Agent” for the last 11 years, it is obvious Barbara loves her career and is eager to help buyers and sellers. Her clients definitely count on her expertise, but they also love her approach. “We interviewed several agents, but we wanted someone we could connect with,” says one client. “Barbara walked in the door, and her enthusiasm and attention to detail won us over. She’s definitely the reason we were able to finalize the sale.”

Originally from Houston and a graduate of the University of Texas, Barbara and her family moved to Wimberley in 1997. In her free time, she and her husband, Gaylan, enjoy boating, live music venues and exploring the Hill Country.

Linda Germain, REALTOR, ABR, GRI, SRES, SRS KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY Linda Germain has been a Realtor here in the Texas Hill Country with Keller Williams Realty for the past 16 years, since starting her Real Estate career in 2004. Born and raised in San Francisco, CA, Linda attended San Francisco State College, majored in Business, and then 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 her Real Estate clients. She is a member of the National and Texas Association of Realtors, as well as the Austin and Four Rivers Board of Realtors.

Linda and her husband, Gene, moved to Wimberley 16 years ago and both are active, involved members of the Wimberley community. Linda has served a total of three terms on the Board of Directors for the Wimberley Valley Chamber of Commerce, having served as the Board’s Chairperson for two years. She is past President and current Membership Chair for the Wimberley Community Chorus and served two terms as Secretary of the Wimberley Valley Arts & Cultural Alliance (WVACA).

As a long-time volunteer for Alzheimer’s Texas, Linda facilitates the Wimberley Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group, teaches caregiver classes for Alzheimer’s Texas and has been a partner in establishing and operating ‘Circle of Friends,’ a weekly Respite Program established through the Wimberley Senior Center that is in its fifth year of operation. “It is a joy to live here in Wimberley and an honor to serve and ‘give back’ to the Wimberley community.”

We miss being able to participate in all of our regular activities. We all look forward to getting back to ‘normal’ again sometime soon...meeting together again, singing together again and looking forward to seeing each other smile again!

David Routh, Realtor® Welcome Home To Wimberley!

I live here and want you to live here, too!

I have been Licensed and Helping Buyers and Sellers in Wimberley and the Texas Hill Country for More Than 20 Years.

My Goal is to Help You find the property You are looking for and make the search educational and enjoyable along the way!

My family has been in Wimberley for more than 25 years and we have raised both boys in Wimberley Schools.

I am Wimberley’s First Resort & Second-Home Property Specialist Realtor -RSPS Certification. There is a good chance that the property you are looking at today online I know something about and might have sold it in the past.Please allow me to help you with all your professional needs in Residential Sales, Commercial Transactions, Land & Lot Purchases, Home Building, Farm & Ranch Sales & Leasing, so give me a call or send me an email. I look forward to meeting and representing you.

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Barbara Latimer Broker/Branch Manager

BarbSellsTexas@gmail.com

14500 Ranch Rd. 12, Suite 2 Wimberley Mountain Plaza Wimberley, Texas 78676

512-557-5257

www.BarbLatimer.com

Helping Buyers & Sellers in the Hill Country for 20 Years DR@DavidRouth.Realtor

David Routh 512-731-8389

SPECIALIZING IN WIMBERLEY and the surrounding Hill Country Local, Experienced & Knowledgeable

Linda Germain Realtor, ABR, GRI, SRES, SRS

512-924-3661

lindagermain@kw.com

Useful Numbers & Information

REAL ESTATE/REALTORS

FIRE

Wimberley Fire & Rescue 512-847-5356 / 911 111 Green Acres Drive. wimberleyfire.com.

EMS

Wimberley EMS 512-847-2526 / 911, wimberleyems.com

HOSPITALS

Ascension Seton Hays 6001 Kyle Pkwy, Kyle, Texas 78640 512-324-5000, seton.net Central Texas Medical Center 1301 Wonder World, San Marcos, Texas 78666 512-353-8979, ctmc.org Ascension Seton Southwest 7900 FM 1826, Austin, Texas 78737 512-324-9000. seton.net Christus Santa Rosa Hospital in New Braunfels 600 N Union Ave, New Braunfels, Texas 78130 830-643-6100, mckenna.org

PHARMACIES

Brookshire Brothers Pharmacy 14100 Ranch Road 12 • 512-847-7520 HEB Pharmacy 14501 Ranch Road 12. 512-847-3048 Wimberley Pharmacy 120 Joe Wimberley Blvd., 512-847-2288

LIBRARY

Wimberley Village Library 400 FM 2325 • 512-847-2188, wimberleylibrary.org

AIRPORTS

Austin-Bergstrom International 512-530-2242, ci.austin.tx.us: 42 miles San Antonio International Airport 210-207-3514, infax.com/mobile/sat/: 62 miles

Outstanding Service is My Number One Priority!

U.S. POSTAL SERVICE

Wimberley Post Office 111 Joe Wimberley Boulevard • 512-847-2623

PARKS Linda Germain

Whether You Are Buying or Selling, I’m Here to Service All Your Real Estate Needs...

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Photo by Michael Flippo.

Blue Hole Regional Park 100 Blue Hole Lane • 512-660-9111 Cypress Creek Nature Preserve 107 Old Kyle Road • 512- 847-0025 Jacob’s Well Natural Area 1699 Mount Sharp Road • 512- 214-4593

OUR NEIGHBORS IN BLANCO & DRIPPING SPRINGS

Shop where the Antique Dealers shop!

Cranberry’s

Antiques Best prices in Texas!

More than 10,000 square feet of antiques OPEN EVERYDAY 10 AM-5 PM

On the Blanco Square (830) 833-5596 • 405 3rd St in Blanco

28 years in business

Home Decor Store, Custom Window Treatments, Interior Design, Gifts & More Locally owned & operated 10827 W. Hwy. 290, Suite 110, Austin • 512-296-2423 • highcottonhomedesign.com Fall/Winter 2020-21 Welcome to Wimberley 35

OUR NEIGHBORS IN DRIPPING SPRINGS

Jams, Jellies, Dips, Gourmet Foods, Gifts & Warm Friendly Smiles SAMPLE OUR Texas Pride Jalapeno Mustard Peach Salsa Peach Amaretto & Pecan Jam Jalapeno Jelly

On Highway 290 7 miles west of Dripping Springs Convenient to Austin, Fredericksburg & San Antonio OPEN 10 am-5 pm Monday-Saturday

NewCanaanFarms.com 800-727-5267

Cowgirls & laCe Window Treatment Specialists Custom Draperies Dealers for Hunter Douglas, Graber, and Norman Shutters Free in-home consultation and measure

Fabric face masks for adults & children

Find Us on Facebook

Dripping Springs Trail Head Market • 1111 Hwy 290 West Tuesday - Saturday 10 am - 5 pm 800-982-7424 • www.cowgirlsandlace.com

Changing Smiles, Changing Lives Heather H. Bobb,

DDS, FICOI

In the Arbor Center 800 Hwy. 290 W Bldg F • Dripping Springs

331 Sportsplex Drive, Suite B Dripping Springs, Texas 78620

512-858-WELL • www.ffchiro.com

512-858-7200 • heatherbobb.com

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Our local support is packaged in many different ways.

Committed to supporting the communities where we live and work.

Sonora Bank knows the importance of giving back and bringing communities together during these ever changing times. We are proud to be able to give over a quarter of a million dollars to flood relief efforts, local organizations and charities over the past two years, while our employees spent over 3,600 hours volunteering in the communities where we live and work.

When you need us the most, we are there.

Through the SBA Payment Protection Program, we were able to fund 250 loans, totaling a little over $18.3 million and impacting 2,270 people.

SonoraBank.com

WIMBERLEY 100 Stillwater 512-842-3316 LOBBY HOURS Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm DRIVE THRU Monday - Friday 8am - 5:30pm

W I M B E R L E Y | B O E R N E | B U LV E R D E | S A N A N G E LO | S O N O R A

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LIQUOR STORE IN WIMBERLEY LIQUOR • BEER • WINE CIGARS • FUN • GIFTS Come See a Piece of Texas History!

FREE TASTINGS

all weekend on our 1880s Antique Bar The Only Liquor Store in Wimberley City Limits!

LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED

Monday - Saturday 10 am- 9 pm

COME & SEE US!

15-minute parking available right in front of the store!

111 Old Kyle Road, Suite 310 • Wimberley • 512-722-3096

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