Welcome to Wimberley, Fall/Winter 2019-20

Fall/Winter 2019-20

Your Guide to Lodging, Dining, Arts, Entertainment,

Shopping, Services, Real Estate, Community & Churches

Texas Craft Beer • Local Wines Sunset Views • Dog & Kid Friendly

3D Art, including Glass, Wood & Pottery Decorative Architectural Glass Weekend Classes • Largest Purpose Built Warm Glass Studio in Central Texas Call to schedule a class between Thursday & Monday!

5 miles south of Wimberley on Ranch Road 12

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REAL PROPERTIES

160 South River, Wimberley, Texas 78676 MoveToWimberley Fall/Winter 2019-20 Welcome to Wimberley   3

our sponsors ARTS/EVENTS/ATTRACTIONS

Casey Craig......................................................................................................................................................... 5 d.r. jones (inside Bent Tree Gallery)....................................................................................................... 5 EmilyAnn Theatre & Gardens................................................................................................................... 5 Open Space Yoga & Music Studio........................................................................................................... 7 Sacred Passages.............................................................................................................................................. 7 Silo Glass Studio & Gallery......................................................................................................................... 2 Wimberley Glass Works............................................................................................................................... 7 Wimberley Lions Market Day.................................................................................................................... 2 Wimberley Valley Art League................................................................................................................... 5

DINING & SPECIALTY

Cigars (at Wall Street Western)............................................................................................................... 11 Cypress Creek Reserve Rum..................................................................................................................... 7 Hill Country Spirits.......................................................................................................................................... 11 Jobell Café & Bistro.......................................................................................................................................9 Los Olivos Market............................................................................................................................................ 11 Mad Rooster’s................................................................................................................................................. 50 Nature’s Choice CBD & Supplements.................................................................................................13 The Leaning Pear............................................................................................................................................9 The Shady Llama Beer & Wine Garden............................................................................................... 2 The Tavern & Swimming Hole at Cypress Falls...............................................................................9

SHOPPING

Calley’s Jewelry.............................................................................................................................................25 Cedar Chest.......................................................................................................................................................19 Cigars (at Wall Street Western)............................................................................................................... 11 Dovetails.............................................................................................................................................................15 Eagle Mountain Flag................................................................................................................................... 23 Gracious Ladies...............................................................................................................................................15 Gypsy Market....................................................................................................................................................17 In Style Accessories & Shoes.................................................................................................................. 21 Jean’s Antiques...............................................................................................................................................15 Kiss The Cook Kitchen Essentials..........................................................................................................17 Libelula Free Spirit Boutique....................................................................................................................17 Made in the Shade........................................................................................................................................27 Mad Rooster’s................................................................................................................................................. 50 Queen Bee Gatherings & Antiques......................................................................................................25 River House Home Accessories............................................................................................................ 23 Shop the Tree House.................................................................................................................................. 23 Star Antique.....................................................................................................................................................25 The Herb Room..............................................................................................................................................27 The Wild West Store................................................................................................................................... 23 Wall Street Western.....................................................................................................................................52 Wimberley Gardens.....................................................................................................................................27 Wimberley Glass Works............................................................................................................................... 7 Wimberley Marketplace............................................................................................................................25

LODGING & EVENT FACILITIES

7A Ranch.............................................................................................................................................................31 Creekhaven Inn............................................................................................................................................. 29 Mountain View Lodge................................................................................................................................ 29 Sacred Passages.............................................................................................................................................. 7 Wimberley Inn.................................................................................................................................................31

SERVICES

Ball Brothers 1-800-Painting................................................................................................................. 33 CTMC - Central Texas Medical Center................................................................................................37 Full Circle Salon, Leesa Stafford............................................................................................................37 Live Oak Health Partners......................................................................................................................... 33 Made in the Shade........................................................................................................................................27 Texan Care Automotive Repair..............................................................................................................37 WAG Rescue.....................................................................................................................................................37 WellMed............................................................................................................................................................. 35 Wimberley Community Center............................................................................................................ 33 Wimberley Gardens.....................................................................................................................................27 Wimberley Life Care....................................................................................................................................37

SCHOOLS

St. Stephens Episcopal School.............................................................................................................. 39 Zweites Haus School of Wimberley................................................................................................... 39

CHURCHES

Chapel in the Hills........................................................................................................................................ 40 Lutheran Church of the Resurrection............................................................................................... 40 St. Mary Catholic Church...........................................................................................................................42 St. Stephens Episcopal Church...............................................................................................................41 Wimberley Church of Christ....................................................................................................................41 Wimberley United Methodist Church..................................................................................................41

REAL ESTATE/BUILDERS

Berkshire Hathaway Home Services — Betty & Steve Giannone......................................45 Century 21 Randall Morris..........................................................................................................................51 Gibson Properties Branch Office — David Routh........................................................................45 Hills of Texas / Sky Realty — Barbara Latimer............................................................................45 Keller Williams Realty — Linda Germain..........................................................................................45 Keller Williams Realty ................................................................................................................................44 RE/MAX Real Properties — Allison “AJ” Harwood....................................................................... 3

DRIPPING SPRINGS

Cowgirls and Lace.........................................................................................................................................47 Family First Chiropractic........................................................................................................................... 49 Heather Bobb, DDS......................................................................................................................................47 High Cotton Home & Design.................................................................................................................. 49 Mercer Street Dancehall............................................................................................................................47 New Canaan Farms..................................................................................................................................... 49 Stem Cell Center...........................................................................................................................................47

YOUR GUIDE TO WIMBERLEY FROM THE HILL COUNTRY SUN Fall/Winter 2019-20 • Volume 29, Number 2 ISSN: 1524-2315. Entire contents

© Copyright 2019 TD Austin Lane, Inc.

No portion of this magazine may be reproduced in any fashion without the written consent of the publisher.

PUBLISHER/AD SALES Julie Spell Harrington 512-484-9716 • julie@hillcountrysun.com

WRITERS Bonnie Eissler & Colleen Brooks

EDITOR/DESIGN Melissa Maxwell Ball 512-569-8212 • melissa@hillcountrysun.com

DISTRIBUTION Gerry Burns

facebook.com/hillcountrysun • facebook.com/wimberleyguide • www. hillcountrysun.com COVER “New Beginnings” platter. Photo courtesy Wimberley Glass Works. INSET PHOTOS L-R Downtown Wimberley (stock photo), colorful goods at Wimberley Lions Market Days first Saturdays March-December (courtesy Lions Market Day) and an artist-created boot, part of the Bootiful Wimberley series (stock photo).

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in this issue LOS OLIVOS MARKET Gourmet food products, wine, craft beer & more...........................................8 THE HERB ROOM Herbal products, a tea bar & gift shop............................................................... 12 WIMBERLEY GLASSWORKS Wonderful world of Tim de Jong’s glass art .................................................. 16 STAR ANTIQUE Vintage lamps and so many treasures...............................................................22 MOUNTAIN VIEW LODGE Experience nature at the relaxing retreat.......................................................30 WIMBERLEY VILLAGE LIBRARY Community-centered hub of activity.................................................................32 THINGS TO DO & SEE Plan your adventures in Wimberley..............................................................6, 28 LIVE MUSIC......................................................................................................................26 CHURCHES............................................................................................................... 40-42 SCHOOLS..........................................................................................................................39 REALTORS........................................................................................................... 3, 43-45 CALENDAR OF EVENTS.....................................................................36-38, 46-48 DINING GUIDE..................................................................................................................10

Visit the EmilyAnn

See a show, attend a festival, or stroll through the gardens and enjoy our interactive grounds.

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 Arts Fest Show and Sale Studio Tour Gallery Shows

Gar 22nd Annual

Trail of Lights Nov. 30 - Dec. 28 Sun. - Thurs. 6 - 9 pm Fri. - Sat. 6 - 10 pm

As You Like It

September 6-29 Fri & Sat 7:30pm & Sun 2:00pm

Old West Melodrama

GO TO OUR WEBSITE TO LEARN MORE wimberleyartleague.org

Performed at 7A Ranch October 5-20 Sat & Sun 2:00pm

Rumpelstiltskin (Children’s Series) October 5-27 Sat 10:00am & Sun 2:00pm

Steel Magnolias

November 1-24 Fri & Sat 7:30pm & Sun 2:00pm

1101 FM 2325 ~ Wimberley, TX ~ www.EmilyAnn.org Fall/Winter 2019-20 Welcome to Wimberley 5

So much to do & see shopping & dining

On & Around the Square Love to shop? You’re in the right town! Well known for a variety of unique shops, boutiques and galleries on and around the charming Square, Wimberley offers shopping choices for just about everyone. You’ll find a great selection of fine art, custom jewelry, gourmet food and gifts and fashion, plus plenty of dining options.

Head to town, get out and explore the many shops and restaurants, or plan your excursion in advance online with information from wimberleymerchants.com and visitwimberley.org, 512-847-2201.

theatre & community events

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Wimberley

theatre

The Wimberley Players

Photo courtesy Wimberley Players.

Founded in 1979, the Players are the oldest non-profit organization in town. The group’s mission is to provide first-class live theater and they do not disappoint! If you have the opportunity, catch a performance in the intimate Wimberley Playhouse. Remaining productions in the 2019 season includes“Picnic” by William Inge, and “Next to Normal.”

Details and tickets at wimberleyplayers.org. The Wimberley Playhouse is at 450 Old Kyle Road. For more information, call 512- 847-0575.

ride a zipline

Photo courtesy EmilyAnn Theatre & Gardens.

EmilyAnn Theatre & Gardens

Bring a picnic, stroll the paths, play in the musical gardens or enjoy a game of chess or checkers on the oversized board at the EmilyAnn Theatre & Gardens. Or, hike to the top of the hill to Veterans Memorial Plaza, and enjoy 360-degree views around the Wimberley Valley.

The EmilyAnn offers a wealth of family entertainment and theatre, and serves as a special place for remembrance of loved ones.

The 2019 fall/winter theatre season includes “As You Like It” and “Steel Magnolias,” plus “Fast Freddie & That Darn Time Thingamabob,” an old West Melodrama performed at 7A Ranch. The children’s series features “Rumpelstiltskin” and “A Christmas Carol.”

EmilyAnn Theatre & Garden’s Holiday Trail of Lights, a favorite community event, is November 30 to December 28, nightly from 6 pm to 9 pm Sunday through Thursday; and 6 pm to 10 pm Friday & Saturday. There is no charge for admission to the Trail of Lights, but donations are greatly appreciated as this is one of the theatre’s largest fundraisers for the year! Donation boxes are available at the entrance and around the Trail of Lights. Emily Ann Theatre & Gardens is at 1101 Farm Market 2325.

For information, call 512-847-6969 or visit emilyann.org.

Photo courtesy Wimberley Zipline.

Wimberley Zipline Adventures

Experience high flying fun on an action packed ride at Wimberley Zipline, as you soar over canyons and creeks with 15-mile views of the Wimberley Valley on a series of 10 zip line crossings. Tours last 1-1/2 to 2 hours. Admission is $90 per person, and includes parking, equipment, training, a guided walking tour, bottled water and the zipline adventure.

Wimberley Zipline is located south of Wimberley on Four Winns’ Ranch at 300 Winn Valley Drive. Advance reservations required; guests must be 9 years of age or older; legal guardian must sign release for participants less than 18. Visit wimberleyzipline. com or call 512-847-9990.

See THINGS TO DO, page 28 6 Welcome to Wimberley Fall/Winter 2019-20

Handcrafted Rums from the heart of Texas

Cypress Creek Reserve

CypressCreekReserve.com Enjoy the peaceful atmosphere on our cocktail patio & tree house deck!

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

1400 Jacobs Well Rd • Wimberley • 512-847-6874

GLASS BLOWING See Us Create

PHOTO BY ERIC W POHL

ART GLASS & LIGHTING WGW.COM FREE GIFT WITH AD

More than a place. An experience.

Weddings • Retreats

Celebrations • Reunions & Other Special Events Gated vacation rental & event venue nestled in the heart of the Texas Hill Country near Wimberley on 35 secluded acres.

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1218 Oakwood Loop • San Marcos, TX 78666 • (512) 665-1877 • SacredPassagesChapel.com Fall/Winter 2019-20 Welcome to Wimberley 7

Los Olivos Market ...bringing people together to enjoy a taste of the Hill Country

Hungry? Stop in at Los Olivos for tasty shareable plates and lunches.

The menu includes culinary delights such as Charcuterie boards, smoked duck caesar salad, bruschetta. and more, plus sweet options, too.

Photos courtesy New Trail Pioneer.

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BY COLLEEN BROOKS

L

os Olivos Market has been a popular destination since its grand opening in 2018. Rafael and Rebecca Varela, father and daughter team, purchased the shop —formerly as “Taste Buds” — because they are passionate about the Hill Country and what the store means to visitors and locals alike.

The market retains all its original charms, now with its own unique flair. You can still sample Texas gourmet products and enjoy a wine tasting or relax with a craft brew, wine or a Winea-Rita, and now also indulge in shareable plates or lunch.

Check out the Charcuterie Board, Smoked Duck Caesar Salad, Bruschetta, or Merguez Meatballs with Chimichurri sauce.

Los Olivos also serves “sweet bites” – gelato or a Sugar Shack croissant sticky bun. The shop is an ideal destination for lunch or happy hour, with both indoor and outdoor seating.

Los Olivos Market also offers their own private label of Texas gourmet foods, with around 150 products to choose, including glazes and jellies, dips, sauces, pickled products, olives, salsas, olive oils, plus nuts and chocolates.

Fresh samples are served up daily, so you can taste before you buy. The newest product — Garlic Funk Sauce — can’t seem to stay on the shelves!

And gourmet food products from local producers are also available — including Fredericksburg Farms, New Canaan Farms, Soberdough Brew Bread, Silverleaf International, Deep River Specialty Food, Fischer & Wieser, Classy Delites and San Saba River Pecan Company.

“We’re passionate about the Texas Hill Country, good wine, and delicious food,” Rebecca smiles.

“We started the business because we have seen first-hand the amazing growth in the central Texas area and wanted to share our experience. Phenomenal producers are being born here, SEE Los Olivos, page 9

DINING

LOS OLIVOS, from page 8

fresh

rustic

i n t i m at e DINNER TUESDAY-SUNDAY 5-10 LUNCH TUESDAY-SATURDAY 11-2 BRUNCH SUNDAY 10:30-2:30

Wine selection and indoor seating. Photo courtesy New Trail Pioneer.

and there is nothing else like the beauty of the Hill Country.”

A generous selection of wines, complete with all the accessories you can imagine, plus local brews from Oasis Brewing Company, Rahr & Sons Brewing, Shiner, Real Ale, and 5 Stones Brewery and more are available at Los Olivos.

The shop’s popular Wine-a-Ritas are available in four flavors. Try a sample to help you choose your favorite flavor, and purchase a koozie bottle to enjoy your drink while strolling the Wimberley Square.

You can also select from your favorite gourmet foods, wines and more to create a beautiful gift basket to enjoy in your room or with your loved ones.

The shop’s name “Los Olivos” came about naturally, in honor of Rebecca’s grandfather. “My grandfather was from Madrid, but a true Texan at heart. One of his favorite quotes was ‘You may all go to hell and I will go to Texas,’ by Davy Crockett,” she explains.

“He lived on our ranch in Dripping Springs for eight years before he passed away. During this time, my aunt brought him two olive trees for the property, which he planted, giving us the idea of naming it Los Olivos Ranch. We immediately fell in love with the name and when we took over the store, we knew from the beginning what the name had to be.”

Rafael and Rebecca have plans to open a second location by year’s end in Buda. “At our new location we’ll have around 300 varietals of wine and approximately 75 to 100 different kinds of craft beer, including 12 on tap,” Rafael explains. “We’ll also have our Wine-a-Ritas and retail, but we’re most excited about our full kitchen and a butcher shop.” The Buda location will be in the Buda Mill & Grain Co. on South Main Street.

Los Olivos Market also hosts events with live music, food, and drinks. If you’re looking for a place to celebrate a birthday party, book club, or gather with friends, Los Olivos Market has a large table available to reserve. Rebecca smiles, “Come and relax and stay awhile.”

Los Olivos Market is located on the Wimberley Square at 13904 Ranch Road 12 in Wimberley. Hours are Monday to Friday 11:30 am to 8 pm, Saturday 10:30 am to 8 pm, and Sunday noon to 7 pm. For more information, visit the website at losolivosmarkets.com, follow Los Olivos Market on Facebook or Instagram for a list of upcoming events, or call 512-847-7771.

512.847.5700 JOBELLCAFE.COM 16920 RANCH ROAD 12 WIMBERLEY, TX

Cocktails, craft drafts & cool weather are the perfect trio for fall days at Cypress Falls!

Grab a drink and hangout by one of our firepits!

The Tavern & Swimming Hole at Cypress Falls

1 Woodcreek Circle • Wimberley, Texas 78676

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THE LEANING PEAR Hill Country-Inspired Cuisine

Unique. Well Crafted. Delicious.

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

info@leaningpear.com

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WIMBERLEY DINING

Local Restaurants

Agave Mexican Restaurant

Longleaf Craft Kitchen + Bar

3201 FM 3237. Tex-Mex cuisine.

737-932-4283, Facebook.com/Agave-Restaurant

314-A Wimberley Square Chef-inspired, handcrafted menu. Craft cocktails, beer and wine.

512-842-3044, facebook.com/LongleafWimberley.

Brewster’s Pizza / Wimberley Brewing Co. 9595 Ranch Rd 12. Family-operated pie parlor & microbrewery with patio seating. 512-847-3299, brewsterspizza.com.

Brookshire Brothers Deli.

Los Olivos Market 13904 RR 12 Appetizers, shareable plates and sweet bites. Craft beer and wine.

512-842-3044, losolivosmarkets.com.

Community Pizza & Beer Garden111 Old Kyle Road.

Milagro’s Tex-Mex 9595 Ranch Road 12, Suite 12 Menu features a Hill Country twist on traditional Tex-Mex. Full bar.

Indoor/outdoor seating. 512-842-2800, milagroshillcountry.com.

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

Mima’s Kitchen 701 Farm Market 2325

Creekside Cookers 500 River Road

Family owned and operated Tex-Mex restaurant. Daily specials.

Indoor/outdoor seating. 512-847-1305.

14100 Ranch Rd. 12. 512--847-2296.

Steaks and barbecue coming mid-September 2019. Beer and wine.

CreeksideCookers.com, info@creeksidecookers.com.512-947-1609.

Misty’s Burger Barn

Durango’s Authentic Mexican Food

Classic, old-fashioned walk-up burger stand, Simple menu of burgers cooked fresh, hand cut fries, and cold drinks.

401 FM 2325. Homemade flour & corn tortillas, carne guisada, rice, beans, migas, chili relleno, tacos made to order, more. 512-847-3473

Gigi’s Chinese Food 9595 Ranch Road 12 (next to Milagro’s). facebook.com/ gigischinesefood, 512-760-1922.

Hays City Store & Ice House 8989 FM 150, Driftwood.

Scratch menu Texas comfort food plus wood-fired 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

801 FM 2325 • 512-842-3363

Pizza Hut

101 FM232. 512-847-2844. order.pizzahut.com

Subway 809 Ranch Road 2325

Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches and salads. 512-847-7824, subway.com.

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

512-847-7327, LeaningPear.com

Trio Bistro 13900 RR 12 Hill Country inspired cuisine. Food, beer and wine.

512-842-1313, wimberleytriobistro.com

Verde at Cypress Falls

Eclectic bistro fare served in a rustic and intimate environment amidst the charm of Texas Hill Country. Casual. Wine and beer.

Indoor/outdoor seating. www.jobellcafe.com, 512-847-5700.

50 Marina Circle Casual, creekside dining experience. Tacos, nachos, savory funnel cakes and other Southwest-inspired items. 512-842-3434, Facebook.com/verdeatcypressfalls

Kimberly’s in Wimberley 303 Wimberley Square

Vittles Market & Eatery

Family-owned, from scratch restaurant offering traditional comfort food with a twist. Burgers, sandwiches, salads, desserts. Indoor/ outdoor seating. 512-842-1800, kimberlysinwimberley.com.

14015 RR 12 Gourmet grocery and lunch counter featuring fancy grilled cheese sandwiches, seasonal salads, and whole food smoothies. 512-520-2532, vittlesmarket.com

Linda’s Fine Foods 500 Farm Market 2325

Wimberley Café

Globally inspired cuisine served in a relaxed, country-style setting with indoor & outdoor dining. Beer and wine available. 512-8475464, facebook.com/LindasFineFoods.

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.

SPECIALTY SHOPPING

House Blends/Handrolled Nicaraguan, Honduran & Dominican Tobaccos

Also Selling Brand Names!

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

Corner of the Wimberley Square Open Daily

512-847-1818

14012 Ranch Rd 12 • Wimberley

Wine Tasting

Beer Flight

512-722-3837

1 Brookmeadow • Woodcreek, TX Open 10 am-9 pm Monday-Saturday

Charcuterie Board

Now serving LUNCH

13904 Ranch Road 12, Wimberley, TX 78676 • (512) 847-7771 Fall/Winter 2019-20 Welcome to Wimberley 11

Providing a restorative experience...

The Herb Room

BY COLLEEN BROOKS

A

re you weary from traveling or everyday stresses? In need of a little peace, away from the hustle and bustle? Then, check out The Herb Room, where you can grab a cup of tea and just unwind.

Robyn Clark, botanist and herbalist, decided to open up shop on the Square in 2014 after noticing a need here in Wimberley.

“I just knew this was where I was going to be and where I was going to spread the word of plants and all the benefits they have to offer,” she says.

The Herb Room was so well received that in 2016 when the storefront next door became available, she decided to expand to include a tea bar. “Offering teas is another way to share the health virtues of herbs and to serve the community,” she smiles.

SEE The Herb Room, page 14

Robyn Clark, owner and proprietor of The Herb Room. Photo courtesy The Herb Room.

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Can You Relate?

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Anxiety Chronic Pain Sleep Issues Arthritis Inflammation PTSD ADD/ADHD Neuropathy Hormonal Imbalances • Depression Available CBD: • Tinctures • Edibles • CBD for Pets

• Skin Care • Smokeables • Topicals

• Kratom • Teas • Coffee

512-842-3336 TWO LOCATIONS Wimberley

14015 Ranch Road 12, Suite 8

Austin/Cedar Valley

12016 W. Highway 290, Suite 1

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THE HERB ROOM, from page 12 Stop by the Tea Bar where you can choose from more than 40 varieties of organic teas, including black, green and herbal options, which can be purchased by the ounce or by the cup, hot or iced. Some popular favorites include Duchess of Earl (Lavender and Lemon Earl Grey), Hibiscus Mint, Root Beer Tonic and Raspberry Green.

Select teas are created in house and an interactive tea board provides the perfect setting to learn more. The Herb Room’s knowledgeable staff can even make custom blends.

Robyn explains, “We strive to provide a tranquil environment. We want people to feel at home, unplug, hang out, drink tea, and stay awhile.”

She earned a Botany Degree in Northern California in 2005 and completed herbal training at the California School of Herbal Studies, one of North America’s oldest centers for herbal education. Robyn credits her family as the source of her passion for plants.

“My grandfather was such an influence on me. He was a first-generation Norwegian and he taught me a lot about organic gardening, a deep appreciation of nature, and the concept of medicine as food. We lived in Healdsburg in Sonoma County near the Russian River. It was a magical place to grow up.”

In the apothecary, you’ll find 170-plus organic herbs and spices, locally prepared medicinal tinctures- and CBD oil. Robyn explains, “My focus is on food as medicine for everyday health. I believe in a holistic and plant-based approach to keeping our bodies healthy, our families healthy, and our lives sustainable, using the healing power of plants.”

A spacious gift shop with delicate and unique jewelry crafted from local artisans, local organic bath products includes Robyn’s popular handmade herbal soaps, essential oils that have been harvested locally whenever possible and hand-bottled in the shop, sage wands, and diffusers. “I create a lot of my products here in this building including all of the soaps, which are blended with olive oil. I’ve been making these same herbal soaps for over 20 years from a recipe handed down from my aunt,” Robyn explains.

You’ll also find a large selection of tea accessories at the Herb Room, designed to pair with teas by the ounce available for purchase for that tea connoisseur in your life. Robyn and her staff are happy to take orders via email and can ship anywhere in the country. She hopes visitors will find The Herb Room to be a restorative place where people can come to relax, learn, and be inspired.

“Nature has always been my space. I’m so honored to be a part of this path I’m walking on and to be able to share it,” Robyn explains. “This has always been the path I knew, a way of life that has chosen me. Everyone is welcome here at The Herb Room - everyone from all walks of life, no matter what you believe - is welcome to come in and find that peace for yourself.”

Photos courtesy The Herb Room.

The Herb Room is located at 13710 Ranch Road 12, near the Wimberley Square. Hours are Wednesday to Friday from noon to 6 pm, Saturdays 10:30 am to 6 pm and Sunday from 12:30 pm to 5 pm. For more information, visit the website at www.theherbroom.com, follow The Herb Room on Facebook, or call 512-847-2375.

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Jean’s Antique Mall

Chosen Wimberley’s Best Women’s Boutique 2016, 2017 & 2018

UNIQUE BOUTIQUE

featuring Comfortable Casual to “Hill Country Chic” OPEN DAILY

10 am-5:30 pm

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Wimberley, Texas

512-847-3305

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Many “Proudly Made in the USA” Apparel Companies “Santa Fe Serape” Jackets • Unique Handcrafted Jewelry

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13701 Ranch Road 12 • Wimberley • 512-847-1263

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a relaxedliving boutique ...offering luxury items for bed, bath, kitchen and home, along with apparel and accessories for Men, Women and Baby. Also visit our Patio Overlook Shop, an outdoor oasis featuring European antiques and garden treasures

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On The Square

101 Old Kyle Road • Wimberley, Texas • 512-557-7415 • graciousladiesliving.com 15 Welcome to Wimberley Fall/Winter 2019-20

Wimberley Glassworks is on Ranch Road 12, just two miles east of the Junction.

Photo courtesy Wimberley Glassworks.

Inspired by nature...

Wimberley Glassworks

BY COLLEEN BROOKS

Y Mediterranean Collection.

Photo courtesy Wimberley Glassworks.

ou might not think nature would be the muse for glassblowing, but there’s more to everything than meets the eye.

Founder Tim de Jong opened Wimberley Glassworks in 1992, just a year after graduating from art school in New York.

His inspiration for working with glass and lighting was born during his time in New York, when he noticed the sun reflecting off the ice hanging on light posts at Niagara Falls.

Tim had discovered Wimberley through a friend when he was fresh out of high school on a cross-country trip.

He had originally been unsure about attending college, and his father challenged Tim’s ambivalence with a one-way ticket to Seattle and $300.

As he was struggling to work his way home to Philadelphia with the determination not to fail, Tim fell in love with WimSEE Wimberley Glassworks, page 18

then & now

BELOW Tim de Jong in his first Wimberley studio in 1992 and RIGHT living his dream today. Photos courtesy Wimberley Glassworks.

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SHOPPING

Good cooks need good tools!

Eclectic collections to inspire the flower child in you!

Bohemian Cool Styles

Supporting local and small business artisans around the world. on the Wimberley Square 512-842-3372

Best Kitchen Store in the Hill Country

Celebrating 17 Years – Open 7 Days!

201 Wimberley Square • 512-847-1553 facebook.com/kissthecookwimberley

www.KissTheCookWimberley.com

The Gypsy Market

Instagram: @thegypsymarket etsy.com/shop/GypsyMarketTexas 116 wimberley sq. wimberley tx 78676 Fall/Winter 2019-20 Welcome to Wimberley 17

WIMBERLEY GLASSWORKS, from page 16

berley and vowed to return. After graduating from art school, Tim saved his money while working three jobs. A year later, he moved to town and opened shop. At the time, he was a one-man operation focused on creating hand-blown drinking glasses and pitchers.

Tim says he had many doubters saying his business wouldn’t be successful here, and there were several times it almost wasn’t.

To stay afloat during those tough times, he renovated houses on the weekends in Austin and took his glassblowing on the road to renaissance festivals. During the week he would continue glassblowing in his Wimberley studio. He credits the community as the reason he’s still here and explains, “People in this area have gone out of their way to support this studio.” Tim says he is also thankful to a friend from the northeast who came to help him so he could fully focus on his art.

He outgrew his original studio, and in 2006 designed the current Wimberley Glassworks location to provide the perfect layout for his glassblowing studio, including a viewing area and gift shop. Twenty-seven years into the business, Tim has a team as passionate about the art of glassblowing as he is. His recent accomplishments showcase his life’s experience in this rare art – his intricate chandelier installations now hang from notable office buildings in major cities across the country.

Visitors to the Wimberley Glassworks gallery will find everything from delicate glass-blown jewelry pendants and rings to vases, sculptures, an assortment of hummingbird feeders, custom glass and pitcher sets, bowls and platters, several types of lighting, paperweights, even memorial sculptures.

Guests can also enjoy complimentary glassblowing demonSEE Wimberley Glassworks, page 20

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Custom installation and BELOW guests in the Wimberley Glassworks gallery.

Photos courtesy Wimberley Glassworks.

The Cedar Chest Open Daily 10 am-5:30 pm • 13915 Ranch Rd 12 • Wimberley, TX 78676 512-847-1100

www.cedar-chest.com Fall/Winter 2019-20 Welcome to Wimberley 19

WIMBERLEY GLASSWORKS, from page 18

Not your ordinary hummingbird feeder.

Photo courtesy Wimberley Glassworks.

Exquisite RIver Timber lighting.

Photo courtesy Wimberley Glassworks.

strations. Recently added Hot Shop experiences, during which visitors can design their own glass piece in one of their Glass Classes or Pop-Up Classes, allow for a real hands-on experience.

Wimberley Glassworks is also happy to schedule private classes for bachelorette parties, corporate get-togethers, and reunions.

Tim laughs, “Blowing glass is like you’re dancing with a super-hot dance partner who will burn you. The whole art form is a dance, there’s not a thing I make in there that I don’t put my soul into. How fortunate am I to come to work every day and be able to make something meaningful?”

He is often compelled to create something beautiful out of something tragic. He explains, “My art is inspired by nature.”

It’s my job as an artist to speak what I hear and to create what I see – no matter how difficult it is to hear or see.”

Following the 2015 Memorial Day Flood, Tim and his team gathered logs that had washed downstream. “We wanted to find a way to make them something beautiful again after becoming something so devastating during the flood,” he explains.

“We designed these River Timber Light Shades that are plunge cut and molded from actual downed cypress trees. We can’t make them fast enough. It’s something that touches people when they see or hear about it.”

Tim’s custom glass lighting installations are often inspired by water, sunrises, trees, and other natural elements. It’s a collaborative process with the architect, general contractor, engineer, or owner. The line of “new beginnings” platters represents the journey of life and the way experiences shape and mold us, something Tim says he has seen orchestrated in his own life.

Reflecting on that cross-country trip as the foundation for determination and the knowledge that if he hit rock bottom, Tim knew he’d always be able to come right back up.

Before his father died, he told Tim he’d have to change one life during his lifetime. Tim answered that call by adopting his daughter from China. Little did he know, the life that would be changed would be his own. His daughter — now 18 — possesses the same beautiful spirit that has allowed him to be optimistic, successful, and resilient.

After all his years here, Tim continues to appreciate the Wimberley sunsets and their play on lighting. His creative mind is always translating what he sees in nature to a new glass lighting project. “I feel that as a society, we are a little too removed from nature. There really isn’t a day that goes by that I don’t appreciate something about being here.”

He’s aware that success is often a community effort. “I wouldn’t be here today if it weren’t for the people who have supported my vision, including my employees,” Tim smiles.

“If you’re open, you’re honest, and you trust in humanity, the right people are always there.”

Wimberley Glassworks is located at 6469 Ranch Road 12 in San Marcos, about two miles from the Junction. Hours are Monday through Saturday 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday noon to 5 pm. For more informatin, call 512-393-3316, follow Wimberley Glassworks on Facebook or Instagram, or visit the website at www.wgw.com to see upcoming events, the glassblowing demonstration schedule and to shop online.

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Star Antique

for fine vintage lighting & more

BY BONNIE EISSLER

N

othing sets the mood of your home better than lighting – table and floor lamps, wall sconces and ceiling fixtures – and lights are a relatively easy way to enhance or update your décor. Lisa Kiefer, owner and proprietor of Star Antique, offers a sparkling selection of vintage and antique lamps and light fixtures, including Victorian and Colonial Revival period items, as well as carefully curated treasures for the home and garden.

After Lisa graduated with a business management degree from Texas Tech, she says, “I didn’t want to get a ‘real job’ so I started buying lamps and working on them.” Lamps took up less space and were easier to transport and work with than larger furniture items. She learned her trade by taking apart lamps and putting them back together, innovating and changing things around as inspiration or necessity directed.

“I used to spend a lot of time on the road going to different markets and antique shows.” Lisa says, “but I’m not making as many shopping trips now because I’ll always find something I want and I already have so much here in the warehouse – piles of parts and pieces – to work on.”

Lisa opened her first store in Buda and 14 years later, in 1997, she set up shop at the idyllic River Road location in Wimberley, a wonderful setting “which has been a great blessing,” she says.

“I have also been fortunate to have Alyson Waldron working with me.” Alyson has been working at Star Antique for 14 years, but says, “I used to shop here, even before moving to Wimberley, I loved the store and came by every time I was in town.”

Most of the lighting in the shop is either a restored antique or a Star custom creation which might be anything from a construction of old coat hangers and springs to an industrial style ceiling light with Edison light bulbs.

One of Lisa’s personal favorite ceiling lights is made from a phonograph horn fitted with a tricycle tire and crystal pendants. This unusual and whimsical light is reminiscent of the Victorian era inventor, Thomas Edison, as the phonograph was his first invention, which he put aside in 1878 to work on the incandescent light bulb.

SEE Star Antique, page 24

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

The

O

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

ODIE’S PLACE - FOOD COURT

Open by appointment. Please call in advance 512-293-4890.

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

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

tacos, sandwiches, more. 512-627-4875, facebook.com/GringasGrubShak.

Wimberley Shave Ice 100-plus delicious and unique flavors with something for all tastes. 512-497-9861.

Wimberley Subs and Salads Fresh, friendly and affordable food - salads, hot and cold sub sandwiches and homemade soups.

TRIFORKS FOOD TRUCK

1 Woodcreek Circle • 512-648-1835 • triforks.com Sandwiches, delicious burgers, wraps, corndogs, fries, mac ‘n cheese, sweets and more. Check Facebook for daily specials.

PHO-LISHA’S FOOD TRUCK

14306 Ranch Rd. 12 • www.pholishas.com.

Serving up delicious Asian-inspired cuisine plus a variety of Cajun dishes. Don’t miss the Phoritto!

CREEKSIDE COOKERS BBQ

14306 Ranch Rd, 12 • creeksidecookers.com Brisket, pulled pork, sausage, turkey plates (and by the pound), more.

MIDDLETON BREWING

101 Oakwood Loop • 512-847-3435

• St. Pita’s Unique pitas, plus curries, grilled cheese pitas and

River House

other snacks. facebook.com/SaintPitas. 512-648-1991.

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

Unique & beautiful furniture, gifts, home decor, & apparel!

Superb ColleCtion

a wimberley favorite!

Home • Ladies • Gents • Baby + Gifts shop 13615 rr 12, Next to Wimberley Pie Co. · Open 7 days · 512-722-3315

102 Wimberley Square • Wimberley, TX 78676

512-847-7009 /River House Wimberley Fall/Winter 2019-20 Welcome to Wimberley 23

STAR ANTIQUE, from page 22

Lisa likes to blur the line between outside and inside décor and she especially loves the garden area.

“Working out here is great therapy,” she says. “I enjoy making bird feeders from cast off table lamp parts, old teapots and those old silverplate serving trays that everyone used to have for entertaining but nobody uses now. It’s a stress reliever to make these for the birds and, as often as not, the squirrels.”

The garden area is lovely and peaceful, with trellises and topiaries, bird feeders, window frames and arches, chandeliers hanging from tree limbs, and diverse statuary from Buddhas and unicorns to cats, rabbits, owls and squirrels.

As Wimberley attracts thousands of visitors every year, many tourists find their way to Star Antique, which Lisa appreciates, but she is especially grateful for her local customers.

The antique business has changed so much over the last several decades, with online shops like Etsy and other internet shopping just the latest of those changes. Gone are the days of scouring the daily newspaper for garage and yard sales and then hitting the road early to hunt for hidden treasures.

Following the 2015 Memorial Day flood, many people came to Star Antique with damaged lamps that needed to be cleaned or repaired. “So many people had lamps that had been in their families for a long time, that had sentimental as well as monetary value.”

For months, Lisa and Alyson worked cleaning and repairing lamps and finding shades to replace those that had been irreparably damaged in the deluge. It was a bittersweet task, a reminder both of the devastation of the flood and the resilience of the people of Wimberley.

Photos by Bonnie Eissler.

Star Antique is at 301 River Road. Business hours are Wednesday through Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm, or by appointment. To learn more about this charming and unique shop, visit www.starantique.com, facebook.com/ StarAntiqueWimberley or call 512-847-9970.

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SHOPPING

Star Antique FINE VINTAGE LIGHTING

317 FM 2325 Wimberley, Texas 78676

Wimberley, Texas Fun. Funky. Found. Repurposed. A yard full of art, garden architecture, statuary & chandeliers. A shop full of vintage lighting & antique treasures. Wednesday-Saturday 10am-5pm.

Follow us on Facebook & Instagram @wimberley.marketplace

Quality jewelry REPAIRS done on site

301 River Rd • 512-847-9970 • StarAntique.com

Unique DESIGNER LINES in sterling silver

512-842-2281

Find Us on Facebook

facebook.com/wimberleyguide

Monday-Friday 10-6 Saturday 10-4

Fine Custom Jewelry on the Square in Wimberley

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

100 Oak Drive • 512-847-2113

Texas Ranch Room Collection

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BLUE ROCK ARTIST RANCH & STUDIO

333 Lone Man Overlook bluerocktexas.com

COMMUNITY PIZZA

111 Old Kyle Road Check facebook.com/ communitybeergarden

DEVIL’S BACKBONE TAVERN

4041 FM 32, Fischer, Texas www.devilsbackbonetavern.com

HAYS CITY STORE

8989 FM 150 hayscitystoretx.com

INO’Z BREW & CHEW

14004 RR 12 (on the Square) inozwimberley.com

LINDA’S FINE FOODS

500 FM 2325 lindaallencatering.com

LONGLEAF CRAFT KITCHEN + BAR

314a Wimberley Square longleafwimberley.com/events

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LOS OLIVOS MARKET

13904 Ranch Road 12 (512) 847-7771 facebook.com/losolivosmarket

MIDDLETON BREWING

101 Oakwood Loop at RR 12. middletonbrewingtx.com/events

RILEY’S ON THE BACKBONE RESURRECTED

6971 FM 32, Fischer, TX facebook.com/ Rileys-on-the-Backbone-Resurrected

ROUGHHOUSE BREWING

680 Oakwood Loop roughhousebrewing.com/events

THE SHADY LLAMA BEER & WINE GARDEN 18325 RR 12 theshadyllama.com

THE TAVERN AT THE LODGE AT CYPRESS FALLS 1 Woodcreek Circle thelodgeatcypressfalls.com

WIMBERLEY CAFÉ

101 Wimberley Square wimberleycafe.com

Live music can be heard all around Wimberley, especially on weekends.

Visit the websites of the venues for more details.

USEFUL NUMBERS & INFORMATION

SHOPPING FIRE

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

EMS Wimberley EMS

512-847-2526 / 911, wimberleyems.com

HOSPITALS

Seton Medical Center Hays in Kyle 512-324-5000, seton.net Central Texas Medical Center in San Marcos 512-353-8979, ctmc.org Seton Southwest Hospital in Austin 512-324-9000. seton.net Christus Santa Rosa Hospital in New Braunfels 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

Organic Tea Bar

Serving

Over 40 Varieties Iced Tea · Hot Tea · Bulk Tea

13710 Ranch Road 12 Wimberley, Texas 78676

theherbroom.com

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Mailed directly to all 5,600+ homes serviced by the Wimberley Post Office

Distributed across the Texas Hill Country

LIBRARY

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

to Chambers of Commerce, Visitors Centers & many locations

AIRPORTS

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

U.S. POSTAL SERVICE

512.847.2375

Restocked Every Week at locations all around Wimberley for the entire six months!

6 months of exposure at one affordable rate!

512-484-9716 • julie@hillcountrysun.com

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

PARKS

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

Plant Nursery

specializing in native

perennials, annuals, organic soils, compost, house plants, pottery, candles & unique gifts.

We’ll have pumpkins & Christmas trees!

512.842.1220 • 419 FM 2325 • Wimberley

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THINGS TO DO, from page 6

shop market days

wine tasting

Photo courtesy Wimberley Valley Winery.

Wimberley Valley Winery Wimberley Market Days

Photos courtesy Wimberley Lions.

Shop Wimberley Lions Market Days the first Saturday of the month, March through December, from 7 am to 4 pm (rain or shine). You can peruse 475-plus booths filled with treasures along wide, tree-shaded paths, and enjoy a variety of food and drink. Live music begins at 11 am, performed on three stages.

Founded in 1983, Wimberley Valley Winery has a history of producing wines in Central Texas with a “focus on quality and a wide selection to suit all palates.” Stop by for a tasting!

Open 7 days a week, Wimberley Valley Winery and Tasting Room is at 2825 Lone Man Mountain Road in Driftwood. Hours are Monday through Thursday 10 am to 6 pm and Friday through Sunday 10 am to 7 pm. Call 512-847-2592 to inquire about availability and pricing. For information, visit wimberleyvalleywine.com.

Wimberley Lions Club Market Day is at 601 FM 2325. There is ample parking in three Lions Club lots, plus other nearby private lots. For information, visit shopmarketdays.com.

Susanna’s Kitchen Coffee House

Susanna’s Kitchen

Music lovers, take advantage of

presents

olive oil/wine tasting

Coffee House Concert Series

Susanna’s Kitchen Coffee House, a monthly concert series hosted the third Thursday of each month at Wimberley United Methodist Church.

Shake Russell & This intimate smoke- and alcoholMichael Hearne free venue, offers the audience a wonThursday, September 19 derful listening experience and hosts Pie, Pizza & Tamales Doors Open at 7 pm renowned Texas artists. Upcoming ALL ARE WELCOME performances include Shake Russell and Michael Hearne, Sue Foley, the Derailers, Terri Hendrix and Lloyd Sue Foley Maines, Del Castillo and Slaid Cleaves.

Doors open by 7 pm, music starts at 7:30 pm. Food and drink is available for purchase, including tamales, pie, coffee and sodas.

Adults $25 • Students under 18 - $5 Wimberley United Methodist Church

Bella Vista Ranch Stop by the beautiful Bella Vista Ranch and taste the fresh olive oil they’ve been producing in Wimberley since 2001. Bella Vista Cellars is a winery also located on the Ranch.

Tasting room hours are Fridays and Saturdays from noon to 4:30 pm, and tours of the ranch are offered Saturdays at 1 pm. Groups of 15 or more by appointment only. Visit texasoliveoil.com or call 512-847-6514.

rum tasting

Corner of RR 12 & CR 1492 • 512-847-3109

A portion of the proceeds go to Operation Good Shepherd, Barnabas Connection & Bright Beginnings Preschool at Wimberley UMC

OCTBER 17

$20 Admission

Wimberley United Methodist Church is at 1200 County Road 1492. All are welcome, tickets available at the door. For more information, visit wimberleyumc. org/susannas-kitchen.

Bootiful Wimberley Have you ever seen anything like it? Spend some time enjoying the 6-foot fiberglass cowboy boots — painted by area artists — all over town! A project of the Wimberley Valley Arts and Cultural Alliance, the “Bootiful Wimberley” collection includes 50 unique and artisticlly themed boots.

boot trail

Stop by the Wimberley Visitor Center (512-847-2201) or visit bootifulwimberley.com for a Boot Trail map.

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Photo courtesy Cypress Creek Reserve.

Cypress Creek Reserve Rum Using fresh spring water that feeds Cypress Creek and blackstrap molasses from the cane fields of East Texas and Louisiana, David Watson experimented for years to work out the recipe and distillation process and developed an award-winning crystal rum, vanilla rum and a gourmet vanilla extract.

Cypress Creek Reserve Rum is at 1400 Jacobs Well Road. Complimentary rum tasting Tuesday through Thursday from 11:30 am to 5:30 pm and Friday from 11 am to 6 pm. Visit cypressreserve.com or call 512-847-6874.

Coffee Shops

LODGING/ACCOMMODATIONS

Sip on the Square

101-C Wimberley Square Indoor and outdoor seating Open 7 days a week from 7 am to 6 pm 512-722-3685 • siponthesquare.com

Blanco Brew 14200 Ranch Road 12 Indoor and outdoor seating Mon-Fri 6:30 am-6:30 pm & Sat, Sun 8 am-4 pm 830-660-7767 • blancobrew.com

The Wimberley Way 13911 RR 12 Serving Amy’s Ice Cream 512-938-1084 • facebook.com/The-Wimberley-Way Old Mill Store

314 Wimberley Square Serving Blue Bell Ice Cream and assorted candies 512-648-6712 • facebook.com/The-Wimberley-Way

Sugar Shack Bakery

111 River Road, #100

Baked goods and sandwiches 512-847-0477 • facebook.com/SugarShackBakeryTx

Ice Cream/Sweets

The Wooden Spoon 14000 RR 12 Frozen yogurt, you choose your toppings.

512-722-3724 • facebook.com/thewoodenspoonyogurt

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

Call 512-847-2201 for more information

Relax, Reconnect & Retreat on Cypress Creek

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a unique guest experience...

Mountain View Lodge

BY COLLEEN BROOKS

M

Swimming pool overlooks the Nature trail. Photo courtesy Mountain View Lodge.

ountain View Lodge may not have been designed to provide an interactive nature experience, but a stay at property has certainly become one over the years. Where else can you enjoy sweeping hilltop views overlooking the Wimberley Valley, bird watching, hiking and wildlife, even a nature trail complete with an authentic dinosaur track?

Lodge guests can expect to see an abundance of wildlife during a stay —including hummingbirds, Scott’s oriole, painted buntings, cardinals, Mexican Jay, lesser goldfinch, golden fronted woodpecker, a local roadrunner (chapparal) that hangs out on the property, squirrels, deer, occasionally even fox.

You can take in the gorgeous views from the swimming pool deck, picnic area or balconies. Allie Turner, whose family took over the property in 2015, smiles, “We get a lot of compliments about our view. It’s very calming.”

Situated on five-and-a-half acres on Ranch Road 12, the Mountain View Lodge offers 16 rooms, each with a gorgeous view, many with balconies.

All accommodations have cable television, wi-fi, coffee makers and hair dryers. Guests can stroll the property, hike down into the valley, cool off in the swimming pool, or just relax and take in the view. Breakfast snacks plus coffee and fresh-baked cookies are provided each afternoon.

One feature not to miss is the nature trail, replete with live oaks, Texas redbud, Twist leaf yucca, jujube, big bluestem, Texas SEE Mountain View Lodge, page 31

Double deluxe suite with a Texas theme. Photo courtesy Mountain View Lodge.

LODGING/ACCOMMODATIONS

Mountain View Lodge, from page 30 persimmon, sotol, and Ashe juniper, to name a few.

Bill Carr, a lodge guest and botanist with Texas Parks and Wildlife, designed the nature trail in 1994. Be sure to pick up a trail guide in the office.

The Turner family has made many upgrades to the Mountain View Lodge (built in 1982) while retaining the property’s original charms. “Half of our clientele has been coming here since the ’80s,” Allie smiles.

“They come back for the view and the serenity of the place. They return Abundant wildlife awaits your arrival. for their birthdays, anniPhoto courtesy Mountain View Lodge. versaries, and other milestones because they have really enjoyed it over the years.”

The staff is another special aspect. “Our management team has been such a blessing to us,” Allie says. “We have a phenomenal group of people … including our housekeepers. We like them to know that they matter, that they are the key to our success.” The team works well together and goes above and beyond for lodge guests, she says. “We try to make things special if we know someone is celebrating an event, something small to show that we care,” Allie explains.

The Mountain View Lodge team continues updating the property and making improvements, while striving to maintain a competitive price point for its patrons.

“We like to keep it affordable for all our guests,” Allie says.

“Wimberley is a friendly and welcoming community. We’re very fortunate to own this little slice of heaven.”

The Mountain View Lodge is located at 10600 RR 12 in Wimberley, just a few miles from the Wimberley Square. For more information, call 512-8472992 or visit the website at www.mountainviewlodge.com to check for availability and to make a reservation. You can also follow The Mountain View Lodge on Facebook.

Cabins also available for smaller groups.

1/2 mile stretch of Blanco River Access • Swimming Pool & Pioneer Town with a free scavenger hunt for kids to explore

Sleeps up to 40 in 10 private bedrooms

Commercial kitchen & dining space for 40

Perfect for family reunions, youth groups, & corporate retreats

512-847-2517 www.7ARanch.co 333 Wayside Dr. Wimberley, Texas 78676

Wimberley Inn

Comfortable rooms in a beautiful, serene setting

A Hill Country Hideaway • Walking distance to Wimberley Square & Blue Hole • Perfect for family gatherings or a romantic getaway • Home-cooked breakfast on weekends

The lodge’s Nature trail. Enjoy wildlife of many varieties, plus see an ancient dinosaur track along the relaxing trail. Photo courtesy Mountain View Lodge.

200 FM 3237 • Wimberley, Texas 512-847-3750 • www.WimberleyInn.com Fall/Winter 2019-20 Welcome to Wimberley 31

Wimberley Village Library “Today’s public libraries are not quiet libraries.”

A cooking class with Cook Learn Grow. Photo courtesy WImberley Village Library.

BY BONNIE EISSLER

W

imberley Village Library is a busy place offering a variety of entertaining and educational activities for patrons of all ages. Where else can you go to borrow a book or DVD, have access to free Wi-Fi, or hang out and read, research or write without having to buy anything? With educational costs and the cost of living going up every year, it’s important to reflect on how much the library gives to the community.

Beyond books and DVDs and computers, although all of these are important, the library builds and maintains strong community connections, offers opportunities for cultural enrichment, and provides a place for everyone, regardless of age,

In fact, “loud” is the new normal. We have shifted our focus to be more community-centered. We have entertaining and educational programs for patrons of all ages and we provide many free or low-cost services such as Internet use, copying, scanning, notary service, hot spots available for checkout, laptops available for inhouse checkout, digital magazines, downloadable e-book and audiobook checkouts and more.

Our expansion project supports this “new normal” — our plan is to add additional meeting rooms and to expand our youth and teen areas. Our current building will be remodeled/repurposed to add more meeting/ programming space, as well as a space for our Friends group to sell used books year round. Anyone interested in more information or who would like to donate, call me at 847-2188, ext. 106.

— Carolyn Manning, Head Librarian

SEE Village Library, page 34

SEE Village Library, page 34 Magic show with John O’Bryant.

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Photo courtesy WImberley Village Library.

SERVICES

Bring out the best!

34+ Years Experience

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Within walking distance of the Wimberley Square, restaurants and shops.

To book your next event visit www.wimcc.org or call (512) 847-2510

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Your Physician, Close to Home.

Primary Care General and Robotic Surgery Orthopedic Surgery OB/GYN Care ENT, Allergy and Sinus Weight Loss Surgery

PRIMARY CARE: 512.396.3911 SPECIALTY CARE: 512.353.6400 LIVEOAKHEALTHPARTNERS.COM

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Village Library, from page 32

Performance of “Jack and the Beanstalk” with Magik Theatre.

Photo courtesy Wimberley Village Library.

background or income, to learn and exchange ideas.

Programs for youth, tweens and teens offer age-appropriate activities. At Toddler Time on Mondays, children from 0 to 3 enjoy stories, singing and easy crafts related to a theme for the day. Emily McDonald, the library’s children and youth specialist, conducts the toddler’s activities and pre-school story time on Fridays for children 3 to 5 years old.

For children between 5 and 8 years old, the STEAM program (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) increases their knowledge and stimulates their natural curiosity with projects that are fun and engaging. Programs have included volcano experiments, working with LEGO, dinosaur fossil exploration, marshmallow engineering, and even live reptiles.

Books and more books are still front and center at the library. There’s a Teen book section with popular, awardwinning hardback books to appeal to this age group, and programs for early reading. One of these is “1000 Books Before Kindergarten,” encouraging early exposure to hearing books read aloud. Your child receives a free book and a 1000 books journal to keep a record of all the books that are read. At different levels along the 1000 book reading journey, the child will receive small gifts including books and a special tee shirt.

Adults can participate in exercise classes or study Spanish in beginning and intermediate level classes at the library. You can listen to speakers on topics that range from the effects of sugar on your health to the plight of the endangered Ridley sea turtles.

Three programs coming soon are highly recommended by Emily. One is for kids, another for moms, and a third for moms (or caregivers) to do with their kids.

A Creative Writing Club for Kids ages 9-12 will meet each Wednesday afternoon 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm from September 4 through November 20. “Kids will gather to learn about different elements of creating a story like plot, characters, dialogue and editing,” Emily says, “they’ll have the opportunity to get their books in print and on the library shelves.”

The second activity is a Mom’s Night Out (no child care for this event) September 11, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm for a pressed flowers workshop and an evening of relaxing with other Wimberley moms. Light refreshments will be provided and moms are invited to bring wine if they feel so inclined. “Like all library programs, this one is free to the public,” Emily says.

The third activity is Parent + Child (ages 7–12) Holiday Hand Sewing, led by local artist and teacher, Ann Steine.

Each class will include a project featuring the major holiday of the month. The first class, Halloween Hand Sewing, meets October 16; the second class, Fall/Thanksgiving Hand 34 Welcome to Wimberley Fall/Winter 2019-20

The welcoming Wimberley Village Library. Photos by Bonnie Eissler.

Sewing, meets November 12; and the final class, Christmas Hand Sewing, meets December 11. Because space is limited for these classes, register in advance by emailing Emily at youthservices@ wimberleylibrary.org.

Wimberley Village Library is located at 400 Farm Market 2325. Carolyn Manning is Library Director. Her email is director@ wimberleylibrary.org. Hours are Monday and Wednesday 10 am to 8 pm and Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 10 am to 6 pm.

For information about upcoming events and library activities, visit the website at wimberleylibrary.org. or call 512-847-2188.

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Calendar of Events EVERY DAY Wimberley Valley Arts and Cultural Alliance presents “Bootiful Wimberley” a public art project. Fifty giant cowboy boots painted and designed by local artists are installed all around the Wimberley Valley.

Stop by the Visitor Center, 14100 Ranch Road 12, for a map or find them online at www.WimberleyArts.com, 512-847-2201.

EVERY TUESDAY First Sunday Coffee and Cars at Blanco Brew. Free to the public and open to all hot rods, classics, modern muscle, exotics, sports cars and bikes. facebook.com/wimberleycoffeeandcars EVERY TUESDAY Rotary Club meets at noon at A Fit Plan. 15950 Ranch Road 12. 512585-6547, www.rotaryclubofwimberley.com Hill Country Community Band Rehearses. First Baptist Church. 7 pm to 8:30 pm. 512-517-3111. www.hillcountrycommunityband.org.

The Tavern presents Open Mic Night. 1 Woodcreek Circle. thelodgeatcypressfalls.com.

FIRST TUESDAY The Wimberley Village Library Documentary Film Night. Potluck at 6:45 pm, film at 7 pm. 400 FM 2325, wimberleylibrary.org.

SECOND TUESDAY Linda’s Fat Tuesday. Cajun food, live music at 500 Farm Market 2325. www.facebook.com/LindasFineFoods. 512-847-5464.

EVERY TUESDAY & THURSDAY Wimberley Village Library hosts free All Abilities Chair Exercises, 9:30 am to 10:30 am. 400 FM 2325, 512-847-2188, wimberleylibrary.org.

EVERY TUESDAY, THURSDAY, SATURDAY Wimberley Community Tennis Association. Plays at 5 pm Tuesdays and Thursdays and 9:30 am Saturdays at the Wimberley High School Tennis Courts on Texan Blvd. www.wimberleytennis.org EVERY WEDNESDAY Wimberley Farmers Market. Fresh locally grown/raised foods and products from area farmers, ranchers and artisans, 3 pm to 6 pm. Parking

Head over to the Wimberley VFW Hall Post 6441, located at 401 Jacobs Well Road for family-friendly Bingo every Friday night. Early bird games start at 7: 15 pm. For more information, call 512-847-6441.

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lot of Wimberley Community Center at corner of Ranch Road 12 and River Road. 512-264-1637. Facebook.com/WimberleyFM. Enjoy Karaoke Night at The Tavern. 1 Woodcreek Circle. thelodgeatcypressfalls.com.

Heart of Texas Genealogy Society meets at Wimberley Village Library.

6:30 pm to 7:45 pm. wimberleylibrary.org.

Wimberley Village Library Lunch & Learn featuring guest speakers presenting on variety of subjects. Noon to 1 pm. wimberleylibrary.org.

SECOND WEDNESDAY Wimberley Garden Club Meeting (September through May). 9:30 am. Lutheran Church of Resurrection. 1 West Spoke Hill. www.

WimberleyGardenClub.org.

THIRD WEDNESDAY The Herb Society of America Hill Country Unit Meeting (August through May). 9:45 am to noon at Wimberley Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, 956 Ranch Road 2325. HillCountryHerbs.org FOURTH WEDNESDAY Hill Country Neighbors Meeting (January - November).Wimberley Community Center at 10 am.

EVERY WEDNESDAY - SUNDAY Wimberley Glassworks Glassblowing Demonstrations. Gallery is open 10 am to 5 pm daily and Sunday noon to 5 pm. See art created in a live glassblowing demo. wgw.com.

EVERY THURSDAY Aloe Skin & Body hosts Healing Thursday, 4 pm to 6 pm. Choose from Reiki, Seated Massage and Maintain Your Flow. 111 River Road. aloeskinandbody.com SECOND THURSDAY Hill Country Bead Society Meets. Wimberley Community Center. 1 pm. For information, Marilyn Pierce at mp@smpierce.net.

SECOND AND FOURTH THURSDAY Wimberley Toastmasters Club. Learn public speaking, leadership skills. 7 pm. Community Center. wimberley/toastmastersclubs.org.

EVERY THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY Live Music at Linda’s Fine Foods. 500 Farm Market 2325. 512-8475464. www.facebook.com/LindasFineFoods.

THIRD THURSDAY Susanna’s Kitchen Coffeehouse. Concert series brings the best musical talent to Wimberley every third Thursday at 7:30 pm. Enjoy great live music in intimate setting. Food, coffee and soft drinks available. Adults $15-25, students under 18 $5. Wimberley United Methodist Church.

512-847-3109, WimberleyUMC.org/Ministries/Susannas-Kitchen.

Wimberley Adoption Group and Rescue invites you to Thirsty Thursdays, 5 pm to 7 pm at various locations throughout the year. facebook.com/wimberleywagrescue.

EVERY FRIDAY Bingo. Hosted by VFW Hall Post 6441 at 401 Jacobs Well Road. Early bird games start at 7:15 pm, regular games at 8 pm. 512-847-6441, texasvfw.net.

SECOND FRIDAY Wimberley Community Civic Club Meeting. (September through November, January through May) 11 am at Chapel in the Hills, 14601 Ranch Road 12. wimberleyccc.org.

EVERY FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY Arnosky Family Farms Market. Fresh cut flowers, cheeses, more.

Ranch Road 2325 and Highway 165. www.texascolor.com.

EVERY SATURDAY & SUNDAY Jackson Open Air Market. Local artists and farmers, food, fun. 9 am to 5 pm. 6341 FM 32 in Fischer, Texas. jacksonopenairmarket.com.

SEE Calendar, page 38

SERVICES

Wimberley Life Care “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

Help us save lives Adopt  Volunteer  Foster  Donate We are a non-profit public charity for dog rescue and adoption serving Wimberley and western Hays County.

512-847-3200  www.wimberleywagrescue.org

General Domestic Automotive Repair

Leesa Stafford 512-847-3855 11552 Ranch Road 12 Wimberley, TX

Appointments Tuesday-Saturday Next to Jean’s Antiques

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Calendar of Events From page 36 EVERY SATURDAY & SUNDAY Blair House Inn’s Saturday Evening Dinners.An evening of Wimberley fine dining, served at 7 pm. Reservations are required. www.blairhouseinn.com, 512-847-1111.

FIRST SATURDAY March - December Wimberley Lions Market Days. The oldest outdoor market in the Texas Hill Country, featuring over 475 booths is filled with unique treasures - a shopper’s delight. Live music, food and beverages, unique shopping experience. 601 FM 2325. www.ShopMarketDays.com.

FIRST SATURDAY October - April Family Fun Days at Jacob’s Well Natural Area, noon to 2 pm. 1699 Mount Sharp Road. 512-214-4593, www.co.hays.tx.us/jwna.aspx.

EVERY SATURDAY Tour Jacob’s Well (Spring, Fall and Winter). Hear stories about floods, divers, and experience the beauty of the spring that started the town.

Meet at the Nature Center at 9 am. www.co.hays.tx.us/jwna.aspx.

SECOND SATURDAY Bent Tree Gallery hosts Featured Art Exhibitions. Buffet of appetizers, wine and live Jazz music. Free and open to the public at 105 Henson Street. 4 pm to 7 pm. www.benttreegallery.com.

Wimberley’s Second Saturday Gallery Trail. 14 galleries in and around the Wimberley Square stay open late, offering great art, wine and appetizers. Facebook.com/SecondSaturdayGalleryTrail.

Silo Gallery & Glass Studio hosts Second Saturday Gallery Trail 4 pm to 7 pm and Date Night where you and a friend can create your own glass work of art, 6-8:30pm. $40 per person or $75 for two. 7990 Ranch Road 12. 512-444-6494, siloglass.com.

LAST SATURDAY Silo Gallery & Glass Studio hosts Fusing Musings, 6:30 pm to 8 pm.

7990 Ranch Road 12. 512-444-6494, siloglass.com.

SEE Calendar, page 46

Enjoy scarecrows on and around the Wimberley Square in October.

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Tour Jacob’s Well Saturdays at 9 am.

local schools

SCHOOLS

AGES 2 MONTHS thru 5th GRADE

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 JACOBS WELL ELEMENTARY Grades 2-5.

3470 Ranch Road 2325, 512-847-5558 DANFORTH JUNIOR HIGH Grades 6-8.

200 Texas Boulevard, 512-847-2181 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.

Katherine Anne Porter School Grades 9-12

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.

AFTER SCHOOL CARE PROVIDED (512) 847-7459

www.learningandlove.com

Nurturing today for a better tomorrow

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Wimberley Montessori School

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

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private

Full-time & Part-time Available

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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.

PRE-K PROGRAM

Providing an enriching educational environment with intimate class sizes, we empower students to live authentically, think expansively, and serve selflessly.

Call 512-847-9857 to schedule your visit.

Zweites Haus School Of Wimberley

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.

We’re closer than you think!

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Church Leaders Tim Moore WIMBERLEY CHURCH OF CHRIST Tim 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 Raanch 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 more information, visit wimberleychurchofchrist.org.

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.

All Are Welcome

101 W. Spoke Hill Drive at RR 12 Wimberley, Texas

10 am Worship

Chapel in the Hills Interdenominational Church

JOIN US EACH SUNDAY

512-847-3386 • welcometonewlife.org 40 Welcome to Wimberley Fall/Winter 2019-20

Worship Services 9 am & 11 am • Christian Education 10 am Rev. Jim Denham Childcare Provided 14601 Ranch Road 12 North (next to HEB) • 512-847-9762

CHURCHES

Church Leaders

Wimberley Church of Christ

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. Sunday morning worship is at 10 am, followed by KidzChurch at 11 am, Club34 at 4 pm, and HighFIVE and Youth Group from 5 pm to 7 pm. wimberleyumc.org.

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Sunday Morning Bible Study 9:30 am Worship 10:30 am

Sunday Worship 8:30 & 11:00 wimberleyumc.org Age appropriate Small Groups Sunday morning at 10, KidzChurch at 11, Club34 @ 4, HighFIVE and Youth Group from 5-7.

Come Grow with Us! All are Welcome!

Wimberley Wednesdays After School, Dinner and Small Groups 512-847-3109 • RR 12 @ 1492, Wimberley, TX 78676

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Local Churches Chapel In The Hills

St Mary Catholic Church

14601 Ranch Rd 12 512-847-9762 wimberleychapelinthehills.com

14711 Ranch Rd 12 512-847-9181 smwimberley.org

Hill Country Cowboy Church

St Stephen’s Episcopal

120 Green Acres Drive 512-847-9526 hillcountrycowboychurch.com

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.

Cowboys for Jesus 8400 FM 32 Fischer, Texas 210-389-6235 cowboysforjesus.com

Cypress Creek Church 211 Stillwater 512-847-1222 cypresscreekchurch.com

First Baptist Church 15951 Winters Mill Pkwy.

512-847-9035 fbcwimberley.com

Freedom Valley Fellowship

St. Mary Catholic Church Weekend/Weekday Mass Schedule Saturday ......................................5:30 pm (Vigil Mass) Sunday English ............................ 8:00 am & 10:00 am

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

Jehovah’s Witness 443 Jacobs Well Road 512-847-8129 • jw.org

Lutheran Church of the Resurrection Spoke Hill at Ranch Rd. 12 512-847-3386 welcometonewlife.org

6000 Ranch Road 3237 512-847-9956 ststeve.org

Unity Church of Wimberley 455 White Wings Road 512-847-6587 unityofwimberley.com

Wimberley Church of Christ 15500 Ranch Rd. 12 512-847-9357 wimberleychurchofchrist.org

Wimberley Christian Church 13706 Ranch Rd 12 512-847-3853 wimberleychristianchurch.com

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

Wimberley United Methodist Church County Road 1492 & Ranch Road 12 512-847-3109 wimberleyumc.org

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 42 Welcome to Wimberley Fall/Winter 2019-20

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Real Estate Professionals Betty & Steve Giannone, GRI, SRS, RSPS, MRP, Luxury Collection & Presidents Circle BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOME SERVICES

Steve and Betty Giannone have lived in Wimberley and worked in Real Estate in the Texas Hill Country for more than 28 years. Steve’s background is in the mortgage industry, which equips him with outstanding value analysis and negotiating skills. Betty’s experience is in real estate marketing where she honed her skills at reaching out to buyers for national development companies. With their combined talents, specializing in marketing and transaction management they offer both buyers and sellers a distinct advantage in the real estate marketplace.

Steve attended St. Thomas in Houston, and he enjoys watching professional sports and chasing a small white ball in Texas wide open spaces. Betty grew up in Chicago but moved to Austin for the music in the late ’70s.

She also enjoys chasing the white ball, just from several strokes behind. Together they have raised three fine young men in Wimberley.

Trust, integrity, stability and longevity are the hallmarks of Don Johnson REALTORS, the area’s oldest real estate brokerage. Founded by Don and Ann Johnson more than 50 years ago, the company currently has four offices and 150 Realtors. State of the art technology and an unyielding commitment to customer service are the tools and ideals we think give our clients an advantage in the real estate market place. Betty and Steve’s production is rated in the top 4 percent nationally!

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 22+ 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 magazine “Five Star Real Estate Agent” for the last 9 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.

She’s the whole package and say things like, “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 15 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 it’s fourth year of operation. “It is a joy to live here in Wimberley and an honor to serve and ‘give back’ to the Wimberley community.”

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Real Estate Professionals Partners in Real Estate Group KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY Partners In Real Estate Group is the “premier real estate experts” in Wimberley, Dripping Springs, Blanco, and the Texas Hill Country. As highly trained, full time, experienced Real Estate Agents with Keller Williams Realty, Partners In Real Estate Group are always your best resource for the Texas Hill Country Real Estate information and community knowledge. We work with both buyers and sellers sharing our extensive knowledge in the latest real estate strategies.

Partners In Real Estate Group has a team of four agents with more than 50 years experience combined. We are a very knowledgeable experienced team that specializes in residential homes, water properties, lots and ranch properties.

Stop by our office in Wimberley today.

Allison “AJ” Harwood, JD, MBA, GRI, CIAS RE/MAX REAL PROPERTIES

The Owner/Broker of RE/MAX REAL PROPERTIES, AJ offers extensive knowledge in Marketing, Finance, Contract Negotiations and Real Estate Law. He offers professional representation for both Buyers and Sellers in Real Estate transactions including Fine Homes, Recreational Ranches, Waterfront, Commercial and Investment Properties. He is consistently ranked as a “Peak Producer” by the Austin Board of REALTORS® (HW area) and RE/MAX 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 Real Estate 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 and your family, friends and associates,” AJ says.

AJ and his wife, Devrie, are proud parents of Heather and Holly.

Call AJ today at 512-847-SOLD (7653)

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13210 Ranch Road 12, Suite A • (512) 842-1272 • WimberleyPartners.com 44 Welcome to Wimberley Fall/Winter 2019-20

REAL ESTATE/REALTORS

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BarbSellsTexas@gmail.com

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Betty 512-633-8916 Steve 512-751-2628

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Photo by Michael Flippo.

Calendar of Events From page 38

AUGUST 30 - SEPTEMBER 22 The Wimberley Players present “Picnic.” Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm and Sundays at 2:30 pm. Never underestimate an underestimated woman. 450 Old Kyle Road, www.wimberleyplayers.org.

EVERY FRIDAY IN SEPTEMBER Classic Movies in the Park. 7:30 pm at Blue Hole Regional Park. facebook.com/blueholeregionalpark.

SEPTEMBER 6-29 EmilyAnn Theatre & Gardens presents “As You Like It” on Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm and Sundays at 2 pm. www.emilyann.org.

SEPTEMBER 11 The EmilyAnn Theatre & Gardens Patriot Day Ceremony honoring veterans and first responders. Top of the hill at the Veterans Memorial Plaza at 9 am. 1101 FM 2325. 512-847-6969, emilyann.org.

SEPTEMBER 11 - NOVEMBER 5 Wimberley Valley Art League Juried Exhibit. Opening reception September 13 from 5 pm to 7 pm. WVAL Gallery at Wimberley Community Center. wimberleyartleague.com.

SEPTEMBER 13-15 Wings Over Wimberley (WOW). Art, music and nature festival celebrates the bat colony living under Cypress Creek bridge. Live music, artists, vendors, a blood bank and more around the Wimberley Square.

Family friendly event hosted by the Wimberley Valley Arts and Cultural Alliance (WVACA). Facebook.com/wingsoverwimberley.

SEPTEMBER 28 St. Stephen’s Episcopal School’s 5th Annual Golf Tournament will be held at Quicksand Golf Course starting at 8 am. 1 Pro Lane. 512-8479857, ststeveschool.org.

Wimberley Players Celebrate 40 Years of Amazing Theatre with live music by Marvin Bottera and Broken Glass, dancing and an auction.

6:30 pm to 9:30 pm at Vintage Oaks Farm in Driftwood. $75 tickets. wimberleyplayers.org.

Haunted Homicide Mystery Dinner at Old Glory Ranch. facebook. com/events/old-glory-ranch.

Wimberley Glassworks invites you to Gourdgeous Glass Pumpkin Patch & Festival. Feast your eyes on the annual patch of hundreds of blown glass pumpkins and gourds. Live music, cold beer and glassblowing demonstrations. 6469 RR 12. 512-393-3316, www.wgw.com.

SEPTEMBER 28-29 Wimberley Valley Art League hosts the Studio Tour. Locations and a map can be found online.wimberleyartleague.com.

OCTOBER 1-31 Annual Scarecrow Contest. Charming scarecrows can be found throughout downtown Wimberley. 512-842-2281.

OCTOBER 4-20 EmilyAnn Theatre & Gardens presents Old West Melodrama, “Fast Freddie & That Darn Time Thingamabob” at 7A Ranch. Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm and Sundays at 2 pm. 333 Wayside Drive. 512847-6969, emilyann.org.

OCTOBER 5-27 EmilyAnn Theatre & Gardens presents “Rumpelstiltskin” as part of the Children’s Theatre Series. Saturdays at 10 am and Sundays at 2 pm. 1101 FM 2325. 512-847-6969, emilyann.org.

OCTOBER 6 Wimberley Adoption Group and Rescue BBQ Fundraiser at Los Olivos Market, 11 am to 2 pm. facebook.com/wimberleywagrescue/ OCTOBER 12 Wimberley Metaphysical and Holistic Fair. 11 am to 5 pm at Wimberley Community Center. Free admission. heavenpathwaysearth.com.

Wimberley FFA Alumni Booster Club i8th Annual Wild Game Dinner.

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Wimberley Adoption Group & Rescue (WAG) hosts adoption days and much more to support their mission, which is “to come to the aid of abandoned, neglected, unclaimed and surrendered dogs and puppies in and around the Wimberley area.” To find out more, visit wimberleywagrescue.com.

6 pm at the Wimberley VFW Hall, 401 Jacob’s Well Road. Plenty of food along with drink, gun raffles and prizes.512-757-9350.

OCTOBER 19 16th Annual Knights of Columbus Hunter’s Night Out and 30-Gun Raffle. Celebrating the hunting, fishing and outdoor traditions of Texas with live music, food and beverages, raffles and silent auction. 14711 Ranch Road 12. www.huntersnightout.com.

38th Annual Wimberley Gospel Music Festival. VFW Post #6441. facebook.com/Wimberley-Gospel-Music-Festival.

Wimberley Education Foundation 4th Annual Community Bash at The Waters Point. wimberleyeducationfoundation.org.

OCTOBER 20 Starlight Symphony Orchestra at the Wimberley First Baptist Church.

Free admission. 4 pm. 15951 Winters Mill Parkway. 512-902-1361, www.starlightsymphony.org.

Wimberley Adoption Group & Rescue (WAG) Annual WAGala at The Cedars Ranch, 506 Burnett Ranch Road, 5 pm to 9 pm. wimberleywagrescue.org.

OCTOBER 28 Blue Hole Regional Park’s Boo! Hole Halloween. A family friendly event includes trick-or-treat trail, Haunted Hayride, creepy animal exhibit, costume contest, movie in the park, more. Starts at 4 pm. Free admission. 100 Blue Hole Lane. 512-660-9111, cityofwimberley.com.

NOVEMBER 1 HerbFest 2019 “An Italian Herbal Feast”. Damian Mandola, chef and restauranteur, is featured speaker. $25 ticket includes Italian Herbal Feast lunch, cooking demo and favor. Silent auction, herbal products and artwork. 10:30 am to 1:30 pm at Chapel in the Hills, 14601 RR 12.

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NOVEMBER 1-24 EmilyAnn Theatre & Gardens presents “Steel Magnolias.” Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm and on Sundays at 2 pm. 1101 FM 2325. 512-8476969, emilyann.org.

OCTOBER 31 Trick-or-Treating on the Wimberley Square. All goblins, large and small, are invited to come in costume and visit the merchants who will be handing out candy and goodies from 4 pm to 8 pm. www. wimberleymerchants.com 512-847-1818.

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Calendar of Events OCTOBER 31 Wimberley Volunteer Fire Department Free Safe Halloween. Safe, fun indoor trick or treating and games at Central Station, 111 Green Acres Drive. 6 pm to 8:30 pm.

NOVEMBER 8 - DECEMBER 1 The Wimberley Players present “Next To Normal.” Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm and Sundays at 2:30 pm. A brave and breathtaking musical.

450 Old Kyle Road. 512-847-0575, wimberleyplayers.org.

Wimberley VFW Post 6441 Veterans Day Lunch and Open House.

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From page 46 NOVEMBER 15-16 Wimberley Valley Chamber of Commerce Wimberley Winter Wonderland. Stroll through the Community Center and the amazing array of artfully created Thanksgiving centerpieces, and Christmas trees and wreaths. Pick out your favorite and place your bid. Live music, refreshments and Santa, too. 512-847-2201, www.wimberley.org NOVEMBER 16 Chapel in the Hills 3rd Holiday Bazaar. 9 am to 3 pm. Shop for Christmas ornaments, decorations, wreaths, center pieces, table-top trees, handcrafts, jewelry, baked goods and more.

14601 Ranch Road 12. 512-847-9762.

NOVEMBER 29 Wimberley Glassworks invites you to Black Friday Blow Off, 10 am to 5 pm. Watch as annual Christmas ornaments are created. 6469 Ranch Road 12. wgw.com.

NOVEMBER 30 - DECEMBER 28 EmilyAnn Theatre & Gardens 20th Annual Trail of Lights. Sundays through Thursdays 6 pm to 9 pm, Fridays and Saturdays 6 pm to 10 pm. Walking path with more than 100 lighted exhibits created by local businesses, churches, organizations and families. Yule Log, entertainment most nights. Admission is free; donations appreciated. www.EmilyAnn.org, 512-847-6969.

DECEMBER 3 Wimberley Ace Hardware Stocking Stuffer Night. Goody bags, raffles, discounts, newly debuted gifts and stocking stuffers. Free food, beer and wine. 14307 Ranch Road 12. 512-847-2356, wimberleyace.com.

DECEMBER 6, 7, 8 Wimberley Community Chorus Christmas Concerts. Performances at 7 pm Friday and Saturday and 3 pm Sunday. Enjoy the music of the holidays and reception following each performance. Chapel in the Hills, 14601 Ranch Road 12. www.wimberleycommunitychorus.org.

DECEMBER 14 Winter’s Eve, A Christmas Festival. Enjoy live music, food, drinks, raffles, prizes and more, Santa will make an appearance. 5 pm to 10 pm. www.wimberleymerchants.com.

Blue Christmas at Blue Hole Regional Park. Free holiday event with carriage rides, ugly sweater contest, reindeer games, local music groups leading carols, hot chocolate, Santa and blue lights everywhere. 2 pm to 10 pm. 100 Blue Hole Lane. 512-660-9111, cityofwimberley.com.

DECEMBER 15 Starlight Symphony Orchestra. Enjoy Christmas and holiday selections. at Wimberley First Baptist Church at 4 pm. Free admission. 15951 Winters Mill Parkway. 512-902-1361, www.starlightsymphony.org.

JANUARY 1 Polar Bear Plunge and Fun Run at Blue Hole Regional Park. Includes a fun run on Blue Hole’s nature trails finishing with a plunge into Blue Hole. Starts at 1 pm.

100 Blue Hole Lane. 512-660-9111, cityofwimberley.com.

JANUARY 24, 25, 26 Wimberley Art & Soul — Learn, Create, Experience. Series of workshops, performances and classes combined with open houses at various businesses in Wimberley. It’s a weekend of “edu-tainment”. wimberleyartandsoul.com.

FEBRUARY 14 Create your own glass lily or heart paperweight in a hands-on glass class for Valentine’s Day at Wimberley Glassworks. Enjoy champagne, chocolate covered strawberries and appetizers, 5 pm to 7 pm. 6469 Ranch Road 12, wgw.com.

FEBRUARY 22 1st Annual Wimberley Storytelling Festival at the Opera House in Pioneer Town. Stay tuned for event details. wimberleyarts.org

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