take 3 Among many others, celebrities and officials that have visited include Dean Dillon; Ray Bensen; Jamey Johnson; Randy Rogers; Toby Keith; Colin Powell; Cheryl Ladd and Rooster McConaughey. Some of those visits are likely due to Strait’s annual private, invitation onlygolf tournament benefitting Troops First. What would a trip to George Strait’s place be without horseback riding and a trip to the rodeo? Visit the Diamond C Stables nearby for trail rides and beginner to advanced lessons. Diamond C Stables and Ranch is a family-oriented facility that offers riding lessons, boarding, breeding and parties. Owned and managed by the Culver family for 16 years, their goal has been and continues to be to create a fun, clean and safe place for children and adults to become acquainted with the enjoyment of horseback riding and ownership. With a large covered arena, two round pens and acres of open pasture, there’s always a place to ride, in the company of friends or in peaceful solitude just you and your horse. Boasting “The Greatest Show on Dirt,” Tejas Rodeo Company hosts a family-friendly rodeo and live music series which starts the first weekend in March and continues each Saturday through the last weekend in Novem-
ber. You’ll want to be sure to have a famous KC Steak at the on-site Tejas Steakhouse & Saloon. Grab an ice-cold beer and watch the Western sky turn red as you take advantage of walk-up ordering from the “Tejas Smokehouse” and the “Tejas Mercado” available during the Rodeo. Boerne offers several other attractions including a private hunting ranch for sporting clays and fishing; paddleboard and non-motorized watercraft activities; ziplining; charter sailing; cavern tours and flight training and aircraft rentals name only a few. With Tapatio Springs as your base stay, this city is full of room to play. Besides who can turn down the possibility of seeing The King of Country, George Strait. Even the mystique of George Strait’s presence at Tapatio Springs is a fun experience. Plan a stay with Tapatio for an experience that you won’t soon forget and one that will “leave you with a smile.”
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I ain’t here for a long time I’m here for a good time. So, bring on some sunshine, to hell with the red wine. Pour me some moonshine. When I am gone put it in stone, he left nothing behind’. I ain’t here for a long time, I’m here for a good time.” George Strait, Here for a Good Time
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