Kerrville Area Visitors' Guide Fall Winter 2019

Kerrville Area

Visitors’ Guide Fall-Winter 2019-2020

ADVENTURES ARE HERE The Hill Country offers something for everyone

The Kerrville

Daily Times

Discover Kerrville. Discover Home.

KERRVILLE 830.257.5010 | FREDERICKSBURG 830.997.9591 FARM & RANCH 830.895.1801 | HUNT / INGRAM 830.238.3232 | COMANCHE TRACE 830.895.8505

Kerrville Area Visitors’ Guide Fall/Winter 2019 product of The Kerrville

Daily Times Publisher Carlina Villalpando Managing Editor Louis Amestoy Assistant Managing Editor Jeanette Nash Composing Manager Dean Heep Photo Editor

Welcome to Kerr County!

Retreat, relax and recreate — you’re visiting a special part of Texas, an area that many visitors would love to call home. Scenic beauty of the Hill Country, the tranquility of the Guadalupe River, cultural amenities, birding, abundant wildlife habitats, historical significance, excellent climate, phenomenal parks, recreational and RV facilities, along with many Texas-friendly citizens all make Kerrville an exceptional destination for a family vacation, a weekend getaway, a meeting or convention destination.

Kerrville also is home to excellent museums, art galleries and entertainment venues.

Numerous festivals and special events are hosted here on a year-round basis. Unique dining and shopping opportunities also are plentiful.

Golfers can enjoy three challenging golf courses, while tennis players can play on one of several newly upgraded tennis courts. One of our newest venue is the D-BAT Kerrville Sports Complex, a 105-acre state-of-the-art sports complex, is already a top attraction.

The Guadalupe River runs through Kerrville, providing opportunities for kayaking, paddle boarding, canoeing, tubing and other aquatic activities. If you’re into running or bicycling, then you’re in luck as the 4.2-mile Kerrville River Trail is the perfect venue for walking, jogging and bicycling.

You can quickly see that there are plenty of reasons to stay one more day. So, why not stay another day and take advantage of hub and spoke itineraries that explore the beauty of the Hill Country? Easy one-day journeys include visits to interesting communities, such as Ingram, Hunt, Mountain Home, Junction, Comfort, Luckenbach, Bandera and Fredericksburg. In fact, there’s so much to see and do in the Texas Hill Country, you won’t be able to see everything in just one visit. For that reason, we encourage you to return to Kerrville and the Texas Hill Country, which are great destinations any time of the year.

In the event you have questions or need additional information, visit our website at kerrvilletexascvb.com or call us at 830-2217958. Better yet, stop by the visitor center, 2108 Sidney Baker St., and meet our friendly volunteers and helpful, knowledgeable staff.

We’ll be happy to assist you.

Kerrville is an exceptional destination for a few days or a lifetime.

Charlie McIlvain, president/CEO Kerrville Convention and Visitors Bureau

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Table of Contents

Director John Doran Advertising Brandon Baldwin Luly Bliss Valerie Tucker

4 Advertisers

24 Kerr County Fair

4 Weather

26 Fast Facts

6 Service Clubs

29 Parks and Recreation

6 Transportation

32 The Empty Cross

8 Church Directories

36 RV Parks

10 Adventures

38 Historic Sites around

14 Culture 20 Holidays

Kerrville

Index of Advertisers Ameriprise Financial - Collum, Wofford . . . 32 Baublit’s. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Billy’s Western Wear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Boerne Performing Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Bonzai Steak & Sushi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Books To Share. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Cailloux Theater. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Camp Verde General Store. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Capital Farm Credit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Century 21 The Hills. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Community 1st National Bank. . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Cowboy Steak House. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Cowgirls & Lace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Creek Boutique, The. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Dairy Queen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 East End Market. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 El Sombrero de Jalisco. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Fitch Estate Sales. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Grape Juice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Greater Hope Church. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Hill Country Bicycle Works. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Hill Country Distillers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Hill Country Plastic Surgery Center . . . . . . . 17 Hill Country Propane. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Hill Country Swap Meet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Hosanna Lutheran Church. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Hunter House Inn & Suites. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Inn of the Hills Resort & Conference Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 James Avery Artisan Jewelry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Jim Morris, Designer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Kerr County Market Days. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Kerr Villa Kountry Store. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Kerrville Arts & Cultural Center. . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Kerrville Convention & Visitors Bureau. . . . 44 Kerrville First United Methodist Church. . . 22 Kerrville Hills Winery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Kerrville Renaissance Festival. . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Lone Star Inn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Luckenbach. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Margarita’s City Mexican Restaurant. . . . . . 37 Mini Mart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Mo Ranch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Monroe’s East End Grill. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Museum of Western Art. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Plant Haus 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Precision Dermatology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 PRMC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Randy Purswell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Rio Verde Apartments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 River Hills Mall. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 River Hills Apartments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 River Trail Cottages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Save Inn Restaurant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Taco Casa. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Texas Gun & Knife Shows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 The Ridge Marketplace. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 The Salvation Army KROC Kerrville. . . . . . . 14 Tony Dean Painting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Trinity Baptist Church. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Turtle Creek Olives & Vines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Walker, Dr. Michael. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Wildgoose Manufacturing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Wilson’s Ice House. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Visitor information Kerrville Convention & Visitors Bureau Address: 2108 Sidney Baker St. Phone: 830-221-7958 Website: kerrvilletexascvb.com Kerrville Area Chamber of Commerce Address: 1700 Sidney Baker St., Suite 100 Phone: 830-896-1155 Website: kerrvilletx.com

The Cover

Giraffes at the Y.O. Ranch are one of the highlights for visitors. Y.O. Headquarters, 1736 Y.O. Ranch Road NW in Mountain Home. Photo

by Tom Holden. More on Page 10.

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Local weather What will the weather be like for those who visit and vacation in the beautiful Kerr County? While keeping in mind that we live in Texas, where the weather can change in minutes, the following information can be helpful as to what we typically expect in our area.

Rain Spring thunderstorms typically produce our heaviest rainfall totals. May, typically, is the wettest month of the year with an average of 4.03 inches.

September is the second wettest month of the year with an average of 3.99 inches. Tropical systems can bring substantial rainfall to the area from August through October, but are typically rare in this area of the state. A lot of precipitation comes from the remnants of Pacific storm systems during this time of the year. December and January are the driest months of the year on average, but rainfall totals vary significantly from year to year.

Growing Season Our first freeze typically occurs in late October or early November, with our last freeze typically occurring in late March or early April. The average date of the first freeze is Nov. 3. The last killing spring freeze is typically around March 31. A killing frost has occurred as late as April 24 and as early as Oct. 9.

Spring and Summer Severe weather season typically begins in the spring, and the area occasionally can experience thunderstorms that produce hail and high winds. Tornadoes are rare in this area, with winds generally out of the north from December through February, and periods of southerly and northerly winds between frontal systems every few days during the winter months.

The summer months are warm and humid, with widely scattered thunderstorms possible on any given Cary Burgess, afternoon. Weak cool fronts can bring us beneficial rainfall, Dr. Doppler especially in June.

By July, it usually is hot with highs in the lower and middle 90s and lows in the upper 60s to near 70 degrees. Tropical systems can affect our rainfall in major ways. July can experience rainfall totals anywhere from a trace to more than 15 inches.

Some of the worst floods in the area’s history have been known to occur in June, July and August. On the other hand, an average summer day is typically rain free when tropical disturbances or weak low pressure systems aren’t nearby.

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Kerrville Civic Clubs Kerrville Civic Clubs that visitors may want to visit for meeting makeups include: Kiwanis Club of Kerrville When: Thursdays at noon Where: Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center, 201 Holdsworth Drive Lions Club — Heart of the Hills When: second and fourth Monday of the month at 6 p.m.

Where: IHOP, 1429 Sidney Baker St. Lions Club — Kerrville Host When: Tuesdays at noon Where: Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center, 201 Holdsworth Drive Lions Club — Kerrville

Sunrise When: Wednesdays at 6:45 a.m.

Where: Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center, 201 Holdsworth Drive Rotary Club of Kerrville When: Wednesdays at 11:45 a.m.

Where: Inn of the Hills Hotel, 1001 Junction Highway Rotary — Kerrville Morning When: Thursdays at 7 a.m.

Where: Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center, 201 Holdsworth Drive Rotary — Kerrville Satellite When: 3rd Tuesday of the month at 5:30 p.m.

Where: second floor of Wells Fargo Bank, 301 Junction Highway

Emergency Contact Information Peterson Urgent Care Address: 1740 Junction Highway Hours: 7 a.m.- 7 p.m. MondayFriday and 8 a.m.-4 p.m. SaturdaySunday Contact: 830-258-7669 or petersonurgentcare.com Kerrville Fire/EMS Contact: 830-257-8181 Peterson Regional Medical Center Address: 551 Hill Country Drive Contact: 830-896-4200 or

petersonhealth.com Kerrville Fire Department Address: 87 Coronado Drive Contact: 830-257-8449 Kerrville Police Department Address: 429 Sidney Baker St. Contact: 830-257-8181 Kerr County Sheriff’s Office Address: 400 Clearwater Paseo Contact: 830-896-1133 or 830-896-1218

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Transportation Commercial airports are 62 miles away in San Antonio and 100 miles away in Austin.

Kerrville-Kerr County Airport Address: Louis Schreiner Field Description: Co-owned by the city of Kerrville and Kerr County with a full-service FBO provided by Kerrville Aviation (830-257-8840). Offers passenger and crew lounge, flight planning room, airframe and engine maintenance, ground power unit, pilot training and ground schools, aircraft rentals, as well as new and used parts.

Contact: 830-896-9399 Alamo Area Council of Governments (AACOG) — Alamo Regional Transit Hours: 7 a.m.-6 p.m. MondaysFridays Rates: $2 in-town, $6 same county, $8 one county over and $12 two counties over Description: Provides local transportation services for medical purposes, youth, seniors, adult day care, shopping, work and to the general public. Vehicles are wheelchair accessible and have wheelchair lifts. Make reservations 24 hours in

advance.

Contact: 866-889-7433 or aacog. com/art County Line Cabs Description: 24/7 shuttle from San Antonio Contact: 830-370-9510 Big Country Cabs Hours: 7-2 a.m. SundayThursday and 7-3 a.m. FridaySaturday Rates: $8 for 1-2 locals plus $4 per stop, $10 for 3-4 locals plus $4 per stop, $12 for 1-3 tourists and $15 for four tourists Contact: 830-307-0467 Kerr Kab Hours: 8 a.m.-11 p.m. SundayThursday and 8-1 a.m. FridaySaturday Rates: $2.50 for pick up and $2.75 per mile Contact: 830-928-5222 Kerrville Bus Company, Greyhound and Coach America Description: General longdistance service plus tours and casino trips.

Contact: 800-256-2757 Hill Country Limousine Service Inc. Hours: 8 a.m.-6 p.m. MondaysFridays and 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Saturday-Sunday.

Description: 24/7 all occasion service, call for reservations.

Contact: 830-896-1429

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2019 Events Calendar • Oct. 19 & 20 Abilene Convention Center

•Oct. 26 & 27

Fredericksburg Fair Grounds

•Nov. 16 & 17

Kerrville Event Center

•Dec. 28 & 29

Kerrville Event Center

2020 • Jan. 25 & 26 Abilene Convention Center

•Feb. 15 &16

Fredericksburg Fair Ground

•Feb. 22 &23

Kerrville Event Center • Mar. 21 & 22 Amarillo Civic Center • Mar. 28 & 29 Abilene Convention Center

texasgunandknifeshows.com for more information, call 830-285-0575

The Ridge Marketplace has Something for Everyone!

The Ridge Marketplace is a must-see destination in the beautiful Texas Hill Country.

Enjoy made-from-scratch classic Southern comfort foods in our cafe, stroll through our enchanting gardens and gift shop, and grab a gluten-free dessert for the road trip home from our bakery.

Great food. Great people.

13439 S. Ranch Road 783 | Kerrville, TX 78028 TheRidgeMarketplace.com

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Kerrville Church Directory Anglican

Christian

Saint Michael and All Angels Anglican Church of Kerrville Address: 2015 Singing Wind Drive Phone: 830-895-4990

First Christian Church Address: 1900 Goat Creek Pkwy.

Phone: 830-895-5355

Christian Science

Apostolic

First Church of Christ, Scientist Address: 301 Woodlawn Ave. Phone: 830-257-3004

Kerrville Apostolic Church Address: 1023 North St. Phone: 830-896-8191

Church of Christ

Assembly of God

Kerrville Church of Christ Address: 1900 Loop 534 Phone: 830-257-1900

First Assembly of God Address: 901 Jefferson St. Phone: 830-257-6598

Live Oak Church of Christ Address: 874 Harper Road, Suite 106 Phone: 830-285-9134

Maranatha Christian Center Address: 2915 Legion Drive Phone: 830-896-2591 Living Waters Assembly of God Address: 108 Aqua Vista Drive Phone: 830-792-5030

Baptist

Calvary Baptist Address: 113 Methodist Encampment Road Phone: 830-895-2830 Crosswalk Baptist Address: 110 Camino Real Road Phone: 830-257-7623 The Sanctuary Address: 2001 Singing Wind Drive Phone: 830-257-7460 First Baptist Church Address: 625 Washington St. Phone: 830-257-5038 Hill Country Missionary Baptist (ABA) Address: 107 Redemption Road Phone: 830-890-5373 Mount Olive Baptist Address: 121 W. McFarland Drive Phone: 830-257-4504 New Hope Fellowship Address: 405 Main St. Phone: 830-258-1116 Oak Park Baptist Address: 1612 Main St. Phone: 830-895-2968 Ranchero Road Baptist Address: 801 Ranchero Road Phone: 830-896-5330 Southern Oaks Baptist Address: 122 Valley View Drive Phone: 830-257-4348

Fredericksburg Road Church of Christ Address: 1115 Sidney Baker St. Phone: 830-896-3991

Historic churches all over the Hill Country St. Peter’s Episcopal Address: 320 St. Peters St. Phone: 830-257-8162 Sunrise Baptist Address: 1200 Broadway Phone: 830-896-8731 Trinity Baptist Church Address: 800 Jackson Road Phone: 830-895-0100 Victory Baptist Church Address: 501 Mill Run Phone: 830-896-4558 Western Hills Baptist Church Address: 2010 Goat Creek Road Phone: 830-895-1188

Bible

Citywest Church Address: 3139 Junction Highway Phone: 830-367-5363 Friendship Bible Church Address: 413 Lois St. Phone: 830-792-3733 Kerrville Bible Church Address: 898 Harper Road Phone: 830-895-3589

Catholic

Notre Dame Catholic Church Address: 909 Main St. Phone: 830-257-5961

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Iglesia de Cristo Address: 506 E. Shady Drive Junction Highway Church of Christ Address: 2500 Junction Highway Phone: 830-367-5340 Riverside Church of Christ Address: 625 Harper Road Phone: 830-257-5445

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Kerrville Ward Address: 202 Coronado Drive Phone: 830-895-3335

Episcopal

St. Peter’s Episcopal Address: 320 St. Peters St. Phone: 830-257-8162

Foursquare Gospel

Foursquare Gospel Fellowship Address: 915 Blue Bell Road Phone: 2830-257-8222

Jewish

Jewish Community of the Hill Country Address: 960 Barnett St. Phone: 830-331-8941

Lutheran

Holy Cross Lutheran Church Address: 204 Spence St. Phone: 830-257-4433

Hosanna Lutheran Church Address: 134 Camp Meeting Road Phone: 830-257-6767

Kerrville Church Directory Pentecostal

Zion Lutheran Address: 624 Barnett St. Phone: 830-257-8411

Livingway Christian Outreach Assemblies Address: 100 E. Davis St.

Methodist

Faith Temple Gospel Address: Doyle School Community Center, 110 W. Barnett St.

Barnett Chapel United Methodist Address: 710 Paschal St. Phone: 830-257-5365

Iglesia Casa De Misericordia Address: 516-A Quinlan St. Phone: 830-367-3759

Kerrville First United Methodist Church Address: 321 Thompson Drive Phone: 830-257-0800

Kerrville Pentecostals Address: 885 Harper Road Phone: 830-896-0822

St. Paul’s United Methodist Address: 135 Methodist Encampment Road Phone: 830-895-2212

Presbyterian

Nazarene

First Presbyterian Church Address: 800 Jefferson St. Phone: 830-257-3310

Church of the Nazarene Address: 433 Meadow View Lane Phone: 830-257-8247

Christ Church Presbyterian Address: Kerr Arts and Cultural Center, 228 Earl Garrett St. Phone: 830-377-1603

Nondenominational

Thousand Hills Cowboy Church Address: 292 Peterson Farm Road Phone: 830-367-5294

Quaker

Calvary Chapel Address: 1610 Sidney Baker St. Phone: 830-370-4822

Kerrville Christian Center Address: 323 Earl Garrett St. Phone: 830-792-5554

Calvary Temple Church Address: 3000 Loop 534 Phone: 830-895-3000

New Beginnings Church Address: 2300 Memorial Blvd.

Phone: 830-792-3527

Cross Ministries Address: 2590 Junction Highway, Suite D-1 Phone: 210-560-4098

New Heights Church Address: 2720 Junction Highway Phone: 830-928-3299

Hill Country Society of Friends Address: Campus Ministry Center at Schreiner University, 2100 Memorial Blvd.

Phone: 830-257-4316

Seventh-day Adventist

Kerrville Seventh-day Adventist Church Address: 611 Harper Road Phone: 830-895-3935

Unitarian Universalist

Divide Chapel Address: 121 Divide School, Texas 41 Phone: 830-640-3307

Salvation Army Corps Address: 201 Holdsworth Drive Phone: 830-315-5762

Unitarian Universalist Church of the Hill Country Address: 960 Barnett St. Phone: 830-792-3626

Faith Christian Church Address: 1205 Sidney Baker St. Phone: 830-896-4022

Soul Cafe Address: 332 Clay St. Phone: 830-257-9400

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Kerrville Address: 213 Loma Vista Drive Phone: 830-895-1946

Family Worship Center Address: 4471 Texas 27 Phone: 830-896-1727

South Church Kerrville Address: 103 Whippoorwill Lane Phone: 830-353-3423

Gates of the City Christian Fellowship Address: 410 Benson Drive Phone: 830-792-7727

Templo De Restauracion Church Address: 514 Guadalupe St. Phone: 830-257-2786

Grace Bible Chapel Address: 241 Southway Drive Phone: 830-896-1775

The Door Christian Fellowship Address: 2590 Junction Highway Phone: 830-895-9830 Thunder in the Hills Biker Church Address: 110 Camino Real Road Phone: 830-257-1754

House of Grace Address: 2720 Junction Highway Phone: 830-367-4290 Impact Christian Fellowship Address: 2031 Goat Creek Road Phone: 830-792-9844

Unity Unity Church of the Hill Country Address: 1016 Jefferson St. Phone: 830-896-7575

Turtle Creek Community Church Address: 130 Molina Road Phone: 830-257-7637

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Attractions

ADVENTURES When it comes to fun, Kerrville has plenty of offer

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or area visitors who want to soak up as much of Kerrville as they can in a couple of days, the relatively tame Guadalupe River is a natural spot to start. But it’s not for nothing that the region is called Hill Country, and it takes only a short while to venture to higher ground, where wilder fare can be found — such as a giraffe that will eat a cookie right out of your hand.

KERRVILLE RIVER TRAIL On the south end of the city, Kerrville-Schreiner Park, 2385 Bandera Highway, anchors the city’s River Trail, a 10-foot wide path that stretches four miles north along the Guadalupe. People with dogs are supposed to keep them on a leash and skateboarding isn’t allowed on the trail. That means navigating the whole distance on a rented bicycle or on foot — from Kerrville-Schreiner to Lowry Park — could be one peaceful way to spend a few hours.

The trail includes signage with some historical notes, including a synopsis of the way the 1932 flood impacted Kerrville. If the sign’s quick overview doesn’t sate a visitor’s curiosity, the ButtHoldsworth Memorial Library is a quick climb up some wooden stairs through the cedars and the cypress that line the river banks.

Looking up a book, finding it and skimming through the pages doesn’t require a library card.

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The Guadalupe River Trail, along with Louise Hays Park, is a focal point for runners, cyclists or those who want a peaceful stroll through the Hill Country.

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Turtle Creek Olives and Vines Hill Country Charm and World Class Sophistication

211 Earl Garrett Street • (830) 896-0010 Tues. - Sat., 11 am - 8pm No reservations required.

Enjoy fine wines, small plates and authentic olive oil. turtlecreekolivegrove.com • info@turtlecreekolivegrove.com

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Visitors looking for fun on the water can make the drive west up to the north fork of the Guadalupe at Presbyterian Mo-Ranch Assembly, 2229 FM 1340 in Hunt, where they can purchase a day pass, which gets them access to the camp’s waterfront area.

The ranch is named after Daniel Moran, who was chairman of Continental Oil and Transportation Co. and the previous owner of the ranch.

A Mo-Ranch day pass gets guests access to the camp’s canoes. A river rope swing allows would-be Tarzans and Janes to dangle out across the water and let themselves plop into the Guadalupe. Fishing is limited to the catch-and-release kind. An outdoor pool also is available, along with a playground area, a disc golf course, tennis courts and outdoor table tennis.

Mo-Ranch day pass holders who want to commune a bit with nature can walk along five miles of marked hiking trails on the 500acre property. The place includes a wildflower garden, which offers a chance to see monarchs and other butterflies.

HORSEBACK RIDING & WILDLIFE TOUR Another 12 miles west of Mo-Ranch is Y.O. Headquarters, 1736 Y.O. Ranch Road NW in Mountain Home, which is home to bigger wildlife, including giraffes. At least 24-hour advance notice is required to arrange for a tour that could include the giraffes, aoudads, axis deer, buffalo, blackbucks or other exotic species.

For ordinary horse rides, a few-days notice is needed. The steeds are allowed to roam the roughly 5,400-acre property when they’re not giving rides, so it takes a while to round them up.

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Peterson Urgent Care is led by a team trained in adult and pediatric care — here to treat a variety of illnesses and injuries. With on-site lab and X-ray services — and convenient hours, we make it easier for you to get better, faster. And while we can take care of most acute conditions, we work closely with the excellent emergency physicians at Peterson Regional Medical Center to ensure that you always have easy access to the level of care you need. Urgent Care at Peterson Health.

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Peterson Urgent Care: • Acute illness including fever, • Sprains and strains coughs, colds and flu • Skin conditions • Minor lacerations • On-site X-ray • Simple fractures Monday - Friday: 7 am –7 pm | Weekends: 8 am– 4 pm 1740 Junction Highway | Kerrville To learn more, call 830.258.7669 or visit PetersonHealth.com/UrgentCare

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When it comes to unique Texas experiences, the Y.O. Ranch Headquarters may offer one of the most interesting with giraffes.

The giraffes at Y.O. Headquarters will come up and eat out of your hand, according to hunting director Kevin Abell. The two female giraffes are pregnant, with one due sometime in February 2019 and the other in June or July, Abell said.

RIVERSIDE NATURE CENTER AND LOCAL GARDENS The Riverside Nature Center, 150 Francisco Lemos St., is home to one of at least three gardens in the city designed specifically to attract butterflies and other pollinators. The gardens are planted with a selection of milkweed and blooming plants that offer nectar.

The other two gardens are found at KerrvilleSchreiner Park and on the grounds of the Kerr County Courthouse, 700 Main St. The courthouse garden is at the southeast entrance of the building.

It’s maintained by the Texas Master Naturalists, Hill Country Chapter.

Of all the butterfly species, it’s the monarch that reigns, especially in Texas. A state statute designates the first seven days of October as Butterfly Week to “encourage Texas residents and visitors to study, observe and promote the life of the state insect: monarch butterfly.”

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The annual migration of monarchs from the north through Texas down to Mexico will put them in the Kerrville area starting in mid-to-late September probably through the end of October, according to Becky Etzler, the nature center’s director. She said the massive roosts of monarchs numbering in the hundreds and thousands that are sometimes documented elsewhere don’t typically appear

locally, but the center’s garden is a good place to see a few at a time.

This year’s rainy mid-September should mean a lot of blooming plants come October, Etzler said, which could make for a higherthan-normal transient monarch population in the Kerrville area. Even after the monarchs are gone, plenty of butterflies and birds hang around pretty much throughout the year.

The center offers a checklist of butterfly and bird species that visitors can use to count the critters they see and to gauge the chance they’ll see a particular kind. The list says, for example, that the Gulf fritillary butterfly is common at the garden. The black-chinned hummingbird is common in the fall, but is rare at other times of the year.

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Those seeking the slower-paced life of the Texas Hill Country need not sacrifice cultural amenities usually associated with the “Big City” for a more leisurely lifestyle.

Excellent museums, art galleries, workshops for artists in all media, theatrical presentations and symphony concerts can all be found within the Kerr community. And, the venues mentioned below forever buzz with both scheduled activities and special pop-up events.

For the latest information regarding art happenings in and around the Kerr community, check updated listings in The Kerrville Daily Times — so you don’t miss a thing.

Kerr Arts & Cultural Center, 228 Earl Garrett St., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Tuesdays-Saturdays Located in Kerrville’s original post office, KACC now serves as a thriving arts center that consists of 16 affiliated groups representing 500 artists. No admission is charged for gallery exhibits or special events.

For more information, call 830-895-2911 or visit kacckerville.com.

Events

• Oct. 13-Dec. 13: “Texas Furniture Makers Show” When: Reception 5:30-8 p.m. Nov. 9 • Details: A juried show featuring the best furniture makers in Texas.

• Jan. 9-Feb.16 “21st Annual Images Show” When: Reception 2-4 p.m. Jan. 11 The Museum of Western Art, 1550 Bandera Highway, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

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The Annual Texas Furniture Makers show brings together some of the state’s best craftsmen to showcase their skills.

Tuesdays-Saturdays “When the Legend Begins” serves as the catchphrase for this acclaimed museum that features a carefully curated permanent collection of western and Native American carvings, bronzes and paintings.

Admission is $7 for adults, $4 for military members with identification, $5 for students and free for children ages 8 and younger.

For more information, visit museumofwesternart.com or call 830-896-2553.

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• Oct. 26, Jan. 25: Family Free Days When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday Details: Kerr County residents can tour the museum and take part in activities for free.

• Oct. 26: “A Night at the Museum” When: 5-8 p.m. Saturday Details: A fun, educational, entertaining and family-oriented event, which will include ghost stories, a costume contest, food truck, sack races, pumpkin crafting, live music and more.

• Nov. 9 and Dec. 14 : “Children’s Craft Day” Details: 10 a.m.-Noon.

• Duncan-McAshan Visual Arts Center at the Hill County Arts Foundation, 120 Point Theater Road in Ingram; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Tuesdays-Fridays and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays The 1,700-square-foot facility hosts three national juried shows annually, as well as offers classes and workshops for artists of all ages and in a variety of media. Free admission to gallery exhibits.

For more information, call 830-367-5121, email visualarts@hcaf.com or visit hcaf.com.

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• Nov. 16-Dec. 14: “ArtMart” Christmas gift showcase Details: A Christmas shopping showcase event of handmade items with booths open during regular gallery hours and special evening hours.

Slate Gray Gallery, 235 Earl Garrett St., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. TuesdaysSaturdays This contemporary art gallery features rotating exhibits of fine art, distinctive designer jewelry and unique lifestyle accessories.

The knowledgeable staff includes an in-house interior designer and creative director, who can assist clients acquire artwork in a variety of media, including sculpture, painting, prints, fiber arts and photography.

The gallery’s staff caters to home and business owners who are contemplating the acquisition of artwork specific to individual spaces and aesthetics. Additionally, only juried works are included in the special exhibitions.

For more information, visit slategraygallery.com or call 830-315-3150.

River’s Edge Gallery, 832 Water St., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays Known as “The Jewel of Kerrville,” this modern 20,000-square-foot space offers an eclectic mix of original works, in both modern and

traditional styles, by both locally- and nationally-acclaimed artists in a variety of media.

Currently, members of the “Big Bang Art Gang” converge intermittently at the gallery to create original works of art as local art aficionados look on. These decidedly unstuffy events celebrate spontaneity, and you truly “…never know who is going to be here and who is going to be watching.” Additionally, for more than 15 years, the gallery has offered museum-quality restoration, custom framing and fine art giclée printing on canvas or paper.

For more information, call 830-895-5184, visit riversedgegallery.net or email riversedgegallery@gmail.com.

Hitting the boards on Kerr’s “Great White Way” Kathleen C. Cailloux Theater, 910 Main St. At its ribbon cutting in 2003, the sumptuous Cailloux Theater was hailed for its “unprecedented alliance between the public and private sectors,” with former Gov. Rick Perry describing the grand opening as “a momentous occasion.” The four-year project transformed a pedestrian 1950s-era municipal auditorium into a first-class performing arts center.

For more information, visit caillouxtheater.com or call 830-896-9393.

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• Nov. 16: “John Davidson” When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday Details: While he may be best known as the host of television’s The Hollywood Squares, John Davidson established himself as one of America’s foremost entertainers in the major showrooms of Las Vegas. In this brand new show, John brings musical memories and hilarious anecdotes to the stage, giving you the chance to enjoy an intimate evening with a Hollywood legend.

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• Jan. 11: Out of This World Concert • When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday Details: Music inspired by worlds beyond, both real and imagined.

Powerful scores from 2001: A Space Odyssey, Wicked, Harry Potter, and Jurassic Park, set off by Jupiter from Holst’s masterwork The Planets. A Pops program as magnificent and grand as the cosmos itself!

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• Feb. 14: “One Night in Memphis” When: 7:30 p.m. Friday Details: The Broadway smash hit, The Million Dollar Quartet recreated the legendary night when Sun Records recording artists Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Elvis Presley joined forces. Now, “One Night In Memphis,” performed live and starring former cast members of that show, brings that same feeling to The Cailloux Theater with a night of authentic rockabilly, country, gospel and 1950’s rock and roll that The San Francisco Examiner calls “An Amazing Show!”.

• Details: This award-winning bluegrass quintet hails from western North Carolina, where the Great Smoky Mountains meet the Blue Ridge Mountains, creating the Great Balsam Range. They have six critically acclaimed albums, and they’ve earned 10 International Blue Grass Association awards, including “Album of the Year,” “Entertainers of the Year” and “Vocal Group of the Year.”

The Annual Texas Furniture Makers show brings together some of the state’s best craftsmen to showcase their skills.

Playhouse 2000, VK Garage Theater, 305 Washington St. Since 1998, Playhouse 2000 has spearheaded the Kerrville community’s growing interest in the performing arts, as well as involving children and youth in theatrical productions.

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• Jan. 31-Feb. 16 “Sylvia” When: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2:30 p.m. Feb.9 and 16 • Details: Greg and Kate are excited to be living in Manhattan after twenty-two years of child-raising in the suburbs. Greg’s career as a financial trader is winding down, while Kate’s career, as a publicschool English teacher, is beginning to offer her more opportunities. To Kate’s dismay, Greg brings home a dog he found in the park bearing only a battered name tag with the name “Sylvia”.

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Hill Country Arts Foundation, 120 Point Theatre Road in Ingram, box office hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays-Fridays and 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Saturdays Located at the juncture of the Guadalupe River and Johnson Creek, the Hill Country Arts Foundation celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2019. The venue boasts two theaters, the Smith-Ritch Point Outdoor Theatre and the Elizabeth Huth Coates Indoor Theatre.

For more information, call 830-367-512l or visit hcaf.com.

Filling the Hill Country with Music Symphony of the Hills, Cailloux Theater, 910 Main St. This year, the Symphony of the Hills — 75 skilled musicians strong — celebrates its 19th season of bringing professional symphonic music and entertainment to aficionados of classical music throughout the Hill Country.

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hen it comes to the Christmas season, Kerrville is like a little kid — it can’t wait. That’s right, we have our Christmas Parade in November, and it’s one of the best you’ll ever see.

PARADE AND LIGHTING CEREMONY The Annual Holiday Lighted Parade will be at 6 p.m. and the Courthouse Lighting Ceremony will be at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23 in downtown Kerrville on Water Street. The tradition of the parade welcomes the holiday season and the arrival of Santa Claus riding in his signature fire truck.

“Come out and be part of a wonderful community tradition,” said Rosa Ledesma, event coordinator. “Support local businesses and organizations by celebrating the upcoming holiday season.”

The parade route will start off at the corner of the G Street Bridge and Water Street, travel west on Water Street to the Star, turn north on Earl Garrett before ending at the Kerr County Courthouse.

Admission is free.

The city of Kerrville is accepting entries to the parade through Nov. 8. It is encouraged to submit entries early, as the parade is limited to the first 100 entries. All entries must be lit.

The entry fee is $20. Send forms to the Parks and Recreation Department, 2385 Bandera Highway, or e-mail them to Rosa Ledesma at rosa.ledesma@kerrvilletx.gov.

For more information, contact Ledesma, recreation coordinator, at 257-7300, rosa.ledesma@kerrvilletx.gov.

The annual Christmas Parade is one of the highlights of the year for the residents of Kerrville.

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CHRISTMAS AT THE KROC The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center, 201 Holdsworth Drive, will host its annual Christmas at the Kroc from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14. This free, communitywide event will celebrate Christmas in pictures with Santa, arts and crafts, multiple games, bounce houses, a cake walk, face painting, free food and music.

“This event is always fun for families and a great time is had by all,” said Crystal Smith, public relations/development manager at the Kroc Center.

For more information, call 315-5762 or visit kerrvillekroc.org.

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Please join us in Tucker Hall for St. Peter’s annual Advent Event and continue - or start - your time honored tradition in the making of an Advent wreath for your home. Come hear Fr. Bert share the history and meaning of the Advent wreath, including how the four candles represent the four Sundays of the season, and why the lighting of the Advent wreath is a great ritual for families to prepare for the coming of Christ - the true light to the world.

Sturdy metal Advent wreath rings will be available for just $5 and can be reused to create your family’s Advent wreath year after year.

A variety of fresh & faux greenery, decorative accents and ribbon will all be provided for you to personalize your Advent wreath for this rich season of expectation.

And back by popular demand, the children’s Advent lesson & cookie decorating activity is a must not miss.

CHRISTMAS CHURCH WALK When: 5:30 p.m., Dec. 3 A visit with Santa Claus can brighten a child’s day during the season. p.m. for the first session and from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. for the second session on Saturday, Dec. 14.

Come create a new holiday memory. House and decorations will be supplied, but registration is required.

For more information, visit bhmlibrary.org or call 257-8422.

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MEET THE REAL ST. NICK When: 5:45-7:45 p.m., Dec. 4 Where: St. Peter’s Episcopal Church The true story of Santa Claus begins with Saint Nicholas - so we invite you to join us for a special visit from the real St. Nick and hear the stories of how he became known throughout the land for his goodness & generosity to those in need, and his love for children.

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The Grand Symphony Chorus joins the orchestra to present seasonal masterworks sure to invite the audience into the spirit and joy of the season. Holiday favorites celebrate Christmas and Hanukkah, capped with Vivaldi’s landmark Gloria for orchestra and chorus. The Symphony’s holiday gift to the community!.

THIRD ANNUAL CITY OF INGRAM CHRISTMAS PARADE When: 5:30 p.m. Dec. 7 Come out and enjoy a parade, live music, cookies, hot cocoa and Santa. Parade starts at 510 College St., Ingram. It will travel down Ingram Loop, across Hwy. 39 and continue to the end of Old Ingram Loop.

When: 7:30 p.m., Dec. 14 Where: Cailloux Theater ShowBiz productions brings together two Country music superstars when Tony Booth and Darrell McCall visit The Cailloux Theater to celebrate “A Texas Country Christmas”.

Known from his days as part of the “Bakersfield Sound,” Tony Booth released multiple albums with world-famous Capital Records, and had hits with “The Key’s In The Mailbox,” and “Lonesome 7-7023.” He toured the world with Gene Watson, and now he’s back on tour with his own sound singing his own hits.

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When: Nov. 22-Dec. 8 Where: 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday Dec. 1 and Dec. 8 This beloved American holiday classic comes to captivating life as a live 1940s radio broadcast. With the help of an ensemble that brings a few dozen characters to the stage, the story of idealistic George Bailey unfolds as he considers ending his life one fateful Christmas Eve. ST. PETER’S CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PAGEANT When: 9:15-10:15 a.m., Dec. 15 Where: St. Peter’s Episcopal Church.

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he last weekend in October brings the buzz back to the Hill Country Youth Event Center, 3785 Texas 27, with the return of 40th annual Kerr the 39th annual Kerr County Fair.

County Fair Put together a parade, bull riding, pig races, livestock Where: Hill Country Youth exhibits and a carnival and shake it up. The result is four Event Center, 3785 Texas 27 days of fun and festivities — When: 5-11 p.m., Thursday, and all without breaking the bank.

Oct. 24; 5-10 p.m. Friday, The midway and carnival Oct. 25; 11 a.m.-11 p.m. opens at 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24, with a special Saturday, Oct. 26; 11 a.m. wristband price of $17 and 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27 free admission to the fairgrounds. Wristbands enable Admission: $3-10 adult fairgoers to participate in and free for children age the thrilling and chilling rides and games of expertise 10 and younger, $17-20 without paying an extra midway and $10 laser tag charge.

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By the numbers Hill Country Weather Facts Coldest Month on Average: JANUARY

Average High: 60.1 DEGREES

Average Low: 33.8 DEGREES Record Low: -7 DEGREES — JAN. 31, 1949

Average First Freeze: NOV. 7 Average Last Freeze: MARCH 29

• Kerrville tourism creates 1,100 JOBS. • Tourism creates 1,500 JOBS in Kerr County.

• 17.3 PERCENT of all jobs in Kerrville are in the hospitality industry.

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• Kerrville visitors spent $67 MILLION in 2017.

• Tourism brings in more than $102 MILLION annually to Kerrville.

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• Tourism dollars contribute more than $9.5 MILLION annually to taxes and other revenue to local taxing entities in Kerrville.

• Kerrville residents’ tax burden is reduced by 30-35 PERCENT annually from tourism dollars.

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include a petting zoo, Farmer-for-a-Day, performances by “Exit 505” and pig races.

Judging for the jackpot chili cook-off will be at 7 p.m. at River Star Park.

Beginning at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, an annual parade, one of the centerpieces of the county fair, will wind its way through the city of Kerrville. Parade staging will take place at the intersection of Earl Garrett and North streets with entry judging at 10 a.m. The parade will proceed down Earl Garrett, turn left on Water Street and culminate in the area of F Street.

Entry categories include festivals and fairs, youth organizations, elected or appointed officials, commercial and automotive, marching units, nonprofits and scholarship pageant competitions.

Fair gates open at 10 a.m. with a Saturday-only adult admission of $10, which includes a bull riding competition at 7:30 p.m. in the indoor arena and a 9 Nothing says county fair more than funnel cake! Are we right here? Well, they’ve got great funnel p.m. dance with Whiskey 2 Step in the cake at the Kerr County Fair. exhibit hall adjacent to the indoor arena.

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Sunday’s highlight will be a scholarship pageant at 2 p.m. in the exhibit hall. At that time, scholarships in the amounts of $1,500; $1,250; and $1,000 will be awarded.

During the fair weekend, residents from not only Kerr County, but also the surrounding Hill Country counties of Bandera, Edwards, Gillespie, Kendall, Kimble and Real will have an opportunity to exhibit their skills and be recognized for their achievements.

Agrarian-centric exhibits will include a hay show, creative arts exhibit, baked goods and livestock, such as swine, steers, lambs and goats.

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Each park has its own special features, but one thing is for sure: it couldn’t be easier to get outside. The hard part will be figuring out which one to visit first.

Carver Park (right) Address: 820 Webster St. Hours: Daily from dawn to 11 p.m.

Features: 5-acre park, basketball court, pavilions, softball and soccer fields, trails, barbecue pits, playground, restrooms and sprayground.

Cypress Park Address: 1601 Junction Highway Hours: Daily from dawn to 11 p.m.

Features: 1-acre park, river access, fishing pier, boat ramp and small pavilions.

Elm Creek Park Address: 200 Methodist Encampment Road Hours: Daily from dawn to 11 p.m.

Features: 11-acre park, hiking trails, benches, pavilion and passive workout equipment.

Flat Rock Lake Park Address: 3840 Riverside Drive Hours: Daily from sunrise to sunset Features: River access, fishing, swimming, off-leash dog park and boat ramp.

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Guadalupe Park Address: 700 Guadalupe St. Hours: Daily from dawn to 11 p.m.

Features: 4.5-acre park, river access, covered shelters, basketball and volleyball courts, birding and playground.

Kerrville-Schreiner Park Address: 2385 Bandera Highway Fees: $4 adult, $1 child Trails: 7.5 miles of trails ranging from one to two miles Features: 517-acre park, river access, hiking and biking trails, playground, butterfly garden, sand volleyball and basketball courts, overnight camping and RV sites, barbecue pits, birding, covered shelters, fishing pier, pavilions, restrooms, boat ramp and rental facilities.

Knapp Crossing Park Address: 1000 Knapp Road Hours: Daily from dawn to 11 p.m.

Features: 1-acre park, river access, fishing pier and boat ramp.

Lehmann-Monroe Park Address: 200 Park Lane Hours: Daily from dawn to 11 p.m.

Features: 27-acre park, river access, trails, interactive fountain, birding, dog park, playgrounds, restrooms, volleyball courts and pavilions.

Louise Hays Park Address: 202 Thompson Drive Hours: Daily from dawn to 11 p.m.

Features: 64-acre park, river access, Kerrville River Trail, tennis and basketball courts, playground, horseshoe and barbecue pits, washer pitching, sand volleyball courts, covered pavilion, restrooms, fishing pier, birding and sprayground.

Lytle Park Address: 600 Lytle St. Hours: Daily from dawn to 11 p.m.

Features: 4-acre park, softball field, trail, restrooms and playground.

Sample Park Address: 3400 Veterans Highway Hours: Daily from dawn to 11 p.m.

Features: 5-acre park, softball field, barbecue pits and playground.

Schultz Park Address: 1600 Glen Road Hours: Daily from dawn to 11 p.m.

Features: 2.5-acre park, basketball court, playground, barbecue pit and pavilion.

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The garden was created in 2004 as a place of worship and refuge for churches and individuals from all over the world. The prayer garden is 24.5 acres, sprawled out across the hill, featuring many sculptures depicting Biblical teachings and other artist renditions of God. Admission to the park is free and it’s open to the public from 7 a.m. to midnight, seven days a week, year-round, with guided tours available.

While many visitors come to see the garden, the space is often used for prayer gatherings by local organizations and has even been a place of refuge for many people, according to founder Max Greiner.

“The garden presents monumental Christian artwork from several donor artists to the public,” Greiner said. “We just built the garden to bless people and bless our community to help people have an encounter with God almighty.”

Greiner said that, in 2016, the prayer garden received 100,520 visitors. Those visitors have come from all 50 states and more than 65 countries, he said.

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“I see people receive all types of healing, They walk away with a renewed sense of purpose in their lives.” said Greiner, which he said was an amazing fact.

There are 45 volunteer tour guides who are chaplains who donate their time to give tours, answer questions and sometimes even bring people to Christ.

“I see people receive all types of healing,” said Rosyln Bell, chaplain at the garden. “They walk away with a renewed sense of purpose in their lives.”

The garden features more than 11 sculptures, which amounts up to more than $2.4 million in artwork, according to Greiner.

“I always tell people the garden is not just a place you come and visit,” said Debbye Meszaros, director at the prayer garden. “It’s a place you have to come and experience. God’s presence is alive here” The garden often gets a busload of people visiting, especially on weekends said Weldon Baker, treasurer and chaplain for the last two years.

The sculpture garden continues to grow, too, adding more sculptures to its array of pieces spread throughout the property. With that, Greiner said he hopes more people will come to seek God’s presence at the Empty Cross.

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part-time residents.

Factors drawing visitors south during wintry months include a mild climate, inexpensive living, friendly people, beautiful scenery and opportunities to boat and golf year-round.

Additionally, while 65 percent of visitors “coming through our doors” stay in hotels, 20 to 22 percent stay in RV parks throughout the county, while 10-12 percent bunk with friends and family, he added.

According to wisegeek.com, Winter Texans migrating to the Lone Star State to escape harsh and unpleasant conditions in their native regions, typically establish temporary winter domiciles in the Rio Grande Valley, along the Gulf Coast and near cities like San Antonio.

In turn, the Alamo City offers snowbirds a conduit leading directly to the Hill Country.

Then, as winters melt into spring “up north” or “back east,” Winter Texans usually return to their permanent residences. However, some begin to feel so at home in Texas that they move here permanently.

In addition to the weather factor, economic considerations also come into play for those contemplating relocation. For example, Texas’ lower cost of living — when compared to other areas of the United States — allow savings and retirement pensions to stretch further.

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Consumer data indicates that, on average, a visitor spends $79 per day per person and a family consisting of 2.7 people can spend as much as $185 per day, McIlvain said.

And, contrary to reports emanating from The Valley, he noted the Kerrville area still sees an influx of younger families who travel in RVs and motorhomes.

KOA KERRVILLE According to a representative, KOA Kerrville, a campground located at 2400 Goat Creek Road, always has repeat customers during the winter months.

For more information about this year-round facility, visit koa.com/ campgrounds/kerrville or call 800-562-1665.

MEDINA HIGHPOINT RESORT Just south of Kerrville on one of the state’s most winding and picturesque travel ways, Medina Highpoint Resort is located on the site of the former Koyote Ranch, 23195 Texas 16 N. After purchasing the property in 2013, RVC Outdoor Destinations transformed it into a full resort, making modern,

For more information, email medinahighpoint@rvcoutdoors.com, or call 877-272-0183 or 800-225-0991.

KERRVILLE-SCHREINER PARK A one-time state park, Kerrville-Schreiner Park, 2385 Bandera Highway, sprawls along the Guadalupe River and offers a variety of camping options, including 30- and 50-amp RV sites, as well as tent camping, cabins and even a ranch house. At 517 acres, this is Kerrville’s largest municipal park.

Under the city’s administration, park improvements have included adding sewer connections to both RV camping loops on the river side of the park, 23 new mini-cabins, shoreline stabilization and development of the water activities area, as well as renovation of restrooms and group facilities.

For more information, email kerrville-schreinerpark@kerrvilletx. gov, call 257-7300 or visit kerrvilletx.gov. For availability of the Hillside Teepee, contact the park headquarters.

Other local RV parks that cater not only to Winter Texans, but also to visitors throughout the year include: environmentally-friendly upgrades to accommodations and amenities.

Nestled along Robertson Creek, the resort’s elevation at 2,000 feet ensures visitors are treated to some of the most breathtaking views in the Hill Country.

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errville offers a wide array of landmarks across town, and sprawled throughout the surrounding Hill Country, documenting important places and events in Texas’ history. Kerrville is home to 20 historical landmarks documenting newspapers, original Kerrville homes and churches. Walking or driving will probably end at a stop at one of the town’s historic sites.

300 Guadalupe St. (1892) Built from culled limestone bricks used on the Guthrie Building, this structure got its name, “The Last Station ’til Junction,” when it was the last gasoline station between here and Junction. Initially, it was a fish hatchery. Since 1997, it has been a private residence.

433 Water St. (1900) This building housed Kerrville’s first bowling alley, built by Louis Schreiner for his daughter, May Louise. Eventually, the alley and equipment were moved to Schreiner Institute (now Schreiner University).

709 Water St. (1870s) Designed and built by architect Alfred Giles, this rock building once housed the Favorite Saloon. The building was restored in 1996.

A.C. Schreiner Jr. Home (1897) Designed by Alfred Giles, the home located at 405 Water St. was built by Capt. Charles Schreiner as a wedding gift for his son, Charles Schreiner Jr. The captain’s grandson, A.C. Schreiner Jr., purchased it in 1912. The second floor, arched porch and tile roof were added in 1927. It is a private residence.

Arcadia Theatre (1926) Pictured right.

The theater located at 717 Water St., opened in 1926 for live performances and silent movies. Country legend Jimmie Rodgers was among those who performed here. Used solely as a movie theater for many years, the Arcadia closed in 1988.

Baehre Building (1923) This location on the 200 block of Earl Garrett Street was the original biergarten for the Barlemann Saloon. The single-story building was remodeled in 1998. The original awning has a pressed tin underside and copper flashing.

Camp Verde General Store and Post Office (1857) The building at 285 E. Verde Creek Road in Camp Verde continues to operate today as a mercantile, restaurant and post office.

Center Point United Methodist Church (1911) The church at 118 Church St. in Center Point was pastored initially by circuit riders. The first church building was of native cypress lumber.

The present site was acquired and the building was built in 1911.

Comparette House (1890) D.H. Comparette was organizer and manager of Kerrville Telephone Company and owned the home at 1001 Jefferson St. from 1905 until 1977. The Victorian house was built by S.W. and Laura Smith in 1890 and is a recorded Texas Historical Landmark.

The Davis Building (1924) Rawson’s Drug Store opened in 1924. The building at 707 Water St. was renovated in 1995, exposing the original pressed tin ceiling and “Mexican Terrazzo” floor.

Fawcett Furniture Building Built around the turn of the century, the building at 820 Water St. was purchased by W.A. Fawcett in 1907 and was home of Fawcett Furniture Co. until the mid-1970s. The building was restored in 1988 and now houses an antiques store.

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First Christian Church (1885) A group of Kerrville women raised funds for the small Union Church at 1900 Goat Creek Road, which was shared by several congregations.

In time, ownership transferred to the First Christian Church members who now worship in a modern building.

First Kerr County Schoolhouse (1852) Typical early American one-room, one-teacher schoolhouse where several grades were taught at once. It was moved from Center Point to the Y.O. Ranch, 1736 Y.O. Ranch Road in Mountain Home, and currently is the Sam Houston guest cabin.

First Presbyterian Church (1888) Prominent architectural features of the sanctuary and offices fill an entire block at 800 Jefferson St. First United Methodist Church (1854) A methodist circuit rider came to the Guadalupe Valley and held the first Methodist church services in a “brush arbor.” The church at 321 Thompson Drive is still meeting at that location, but the building has since remodeled.

Great Western Trail (1874) The Great Western Trail is one of the most significant of Texas cattle trails. Between 11 and 12 million cattle traveled 2,000 miles to cattle operations in Wyoming, Montana and the Dakotas. More cattle went up the Great Western than the Chisholm. It entered Kerr County at Bandera Pass, 1876 Harper Road, following along what is now Texas

173 through Camp Verde. Crossing the river at Kerrville, the trail followed Town Creek north along the present Harper Road, through the Peril Divide into Guadalupe County.

The Gus F. Schreiner Home (1901) “Cedarcrest,” 100 Riverhill Club Lane, was a showplace and center of social activities for more than 60 years. It is now the Riverhill Country Club.

The Guthrie Building (1887) Robert Guthrie published The Kerrville Eye newspaper at 241 Earl Garrett St. From 1900-21, it was the Guthrie Hotel. The building was restored in 2003.

Hermann Sons Home (1915) “Altenheim,” the Home for Aged and Orphans located off Texas 27 West of the post office on Hermann Sons Road, was established by the San Antonio Lodge of Sons of Hermann.

Kerr County Courthouse (1926) This building at 700 Main St. is the fourth Kerr County Courthouse.

The county was established on Jan. 26, 1856, and the land for the public square was given by Joshua D. Brown, an early settler. The building style is classical revival with renaissance revival influences.

Kerrville Mountain Sun (1875) Originally The Frontiersman, this weekly paper served its readership almost 130 years. The building at 241 Earl Garrett St. is currently used for the Stephen L. Clark Harrell Feldt Law offices.

Louis Schreiner Home (1920) This Colonial Revival style home is visible, overlooking Kerrville from the south. It houses the headquarters of the L.D. Brinkman Corp.

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Masonic Building (1890) Designed by architect Alfred Giles, the 3,000-square-foot, two-story Italianatestyle building at 211 Earl Garrett St. was home of Kerrville Masonic Lodge No. 697 A.F. & A.M. until 1927. Downstairs tenants included a post office and C.C. Butt Grocery Store. The building was restored in 1985 and is now used by Sheftall Jewelers.

Notre Dame Catholic Church, Kemper Hall (1935) The Rev. Henry Kemper arrived in Kerrville on Feb. 11, 1911, to lead the church known as Patronage of Notre Dame. This sanctuary at 909 Main St. was dedicated Dec. 8, 1935.

Old Bakery The bakery, 824 Water St., owned

by Mr. Ahnard was purchased and expanded by Mr. C.H. Wolfmueller in 1922.

Old City Hall (1937) Kerrville’s first City Hall was built in 1937. It was enlarged in 1947, adding a second floor to provide a dormitory for firemen. In 1985, the building located Historic Union Church about 1914. at 600 Main St. became the Kerrville City Police Department and Municipal Court.

Paso during the 1870s, this log cabin remount station was originally in In 1998, it was bought and remodeled and is the home of Union State Kendall County, then moved to the Y.O. Ranch, 1736 Y.O. Ranch Road Bank. in Mountain Home.

The “Old House” of Bietel Lumberyard (1889) San Antonio and Aransas Pass Railway (1915) Frank J. Bietel owned lumberyards in San Antonio. He came to Kerrville was the last stop for the SA and AP Railway. A wooden Kerrville the year the SA & AP Railroad arrived in town to buy land depot burned down in 1913. In 1915, a railroad representative was along the tracks, which ran down North Street. The following year, he established his lumberyard at 425 Clay St., which operated in Kerrville quoted in the paper: “The people of Kerrville had been patient and long suffering,” and they were going to build a masonry depot that for 108 years under many names. The original retail space is now would be an “ornament and credit to the town.” Restored in 2004, it is renovated, opening December 2007 as an events hall. now Rail’s — a Cafe at the Depot, 614 E. Schreiner St. Old Ingram (1880) Sears-Roebuck Settlers began arriving in Ingram prior to the Civil War. Today, it Kit Houses (1919) is an arts center on the Old Ingram Loop with studios, galleries and This house at 608 Earl Garrett St. was an original Sears and craft shops.

Roebuck Catalog mail order house. The bungalow house was ordered Old Kerrville Post Office (1935) and shipped as a complete kit and assembled on site. The home was The art deco building at 228 Earl Garrett St. was home to the remodeled in 1986 and is currently the home of Jim Morris Design, Kerrville Post Office from 1935-99. The building is now home to the with a showroom of jewelry and gifts.

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Schreiner’s Department Original Tivy High School (1891) Store (1869) This land was donated by Capt. Joseph A. Tivy for a public school.

The present structure includes parts of the original frame building Classes began in 1891. This building at 605 Tivy St. housed Tivy High at 736 Water St. It was a general merchandise store from 1869 to 2007.

School until 1967. It now houses Kerrville Independent School District’s Schreiner Mansion (1879) administration offices.

Built as the home of Capt. Charles Schreiner, expert masons and Pampell Opera House (1895) stonecarvers were brought from Germany to do the intricate design The original building at 701 Water St. was completed in 1895 and work on the exterior. The parquet floor is made of eight hardwoods. housed the two-story M.V. Gregory Hotel and Store. It was purchased Restoration started on the building at 216 Earl Garrett St. in 1975, and

by J.L. Pampell in 1901 as the home for his drug store, ice cream it is now home of the Hill Country Museum. parlor and candy store. He converted the second floor into a 450-seat Sherman’s Mill (1870s) auditorium.

A water-powered mill located near the Kelly Creek-Guadalupe River Remount Station (1870) confluence at Texas 39 and Kelly Creek Road in Ingram and Hunt was A stop on the overland mail route between San Antonio and El used to grind corn, saw lumber and gin cotton. Built by John Sherman

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in the 1870s, it was in use until it was destroyed by a flood in 1932.

The Smokehouse (1907) This 12-foot-by-60-foot shop on the 200 block of Earl Garrett Street has been used for many businesses, including a barber shop. The building was renovated in 1997 to expose the original tin ceiling and skylight.

St. Peter’s Episcopal Church (1928) The present rock sanctuary was built in 1928, but St. Peter’s has occupied this location at 320 St. Peter St. since 1884. The first boy scout troop in the U.S. began meeting in the Parish Hall in 1910, under the direction of the Rev. J.E. Ellis.

Texas Lions Camp (1920) This children’s camp at 4100 San Antonio Highway is located on more than 500 acres and is designed to deal with special medical conditions.

Union Church (1880s) Four women from four denominations — Presbyterian, Methodist, Christian and Baptist — raised funds for the 38-foot-by-50-foot church on the Schreiner University campus, which was originally at Main and Clay streets.

Weston Building (1890) The lower floor was the Barlemann Saloon, while various tenants rented the upstairs rooms. The building at 201 Earl Garrett St. was purchased by C.T. and M.F. Weston in 1900. It remained a saloon until 1922, when R.H. Chaney opened his confectionery on the lower floor.

The building was remodeled in 1995.

The historic Texas Lions Camp has been giving children with special medical conditions a place to have fun, and explore sine the 1920s. This camp has more than 500 acres and has been a critical place for the children and their families.

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Award-winning Wines Wine Tasting/By the Glass Winery Tours • Gift Shop • Events For Event Schedule visit:

www.kerrvillehillswinery.com 3600 Fredericksburg Rd. • Kerrville • 830.895.4233 2.3 miles north of I-10 on Hwy. 16 • Thursday - Monday 11AM - 6PM

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Retreat ... Relax in Kerrville The Capital of the Texas Hill Country!

Adventures in Art!

The Great Outdoors!

On Stage!

Museum of Western Art

Riverside Nature Center

Playhouse 2000

riversidenaturecenter.org

playhouse2000.com

Texas Arts & Crafts Fair

Kerr County Fair

Cailloux Theater

kerrcountyfair.com

caillouxtheater.com

Kerrville CHALK Festival

Kerrville River Trail

Symphony of the Hills

kerrvillechalkfestival.org

kerrvilletx.gov

symphonyofthehills.org

Kerr Arts & Cultural Center

The Coming King Sculpture Prayer Gardens

Kerrville Folk Festival

kacckerrville.com

Kerrville Festival of The Arts

thecomingkingfoundation.org

Hill Country Arts Foundation

museumofwesternart.com txartsandcraftsfair.com

kerrville-music.com

kvartfest.com

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