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DINING | SHOPPING | RECREATION | HISTORY | ART | FAMILY FUN experience YOUR COMPLETE GUIDE TO TEXAS’ JOHNSON CITYJohnson City So much to see and do! Wineries, Distilleries & Breweries Science Mill • LBJ National Historical Park New Life Farms • Wildﬂowers • Rodeo Lights Spectacular • Fat Boy Burgers The Cr oads of the Texas Hill Coun y Exotic Resport Zoo, page 6

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You’ve discovered Johnson City - the Crossroads of the Hill Country.

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Rhonda JohnsonMayorStellCity,Texas Welcome to Johnson City, a city twinkling with small-town personality. Come visit us and explore all of the hidden treasures our charming community has to offer. From wildflowers to historic sites, wine trails to Christmas lights, Johnson City has something for the whole family. Johnson City’s convenient proximity to the State Capital keeps you connected while still affording the benefits and charm of small-town living. Whether you are looking to escape the urban daily grind, a growing family looking for a new place to call home, or a business looking for one of the best places to relocate, we look forward to meeting you and showing you firsthand our friendly and welcoming city.

Aunique hidden gem right along 290 and centrally located, Johnson City is a perfect destination to enjoy the country atmosphere.

Full of history and family adventure, everyone will want to visit President Lyndon B. Johnson’s boyhood home and ranch, learn while having fun at the Science Mill, and explore the great outdoors at Pedernales Falls State Park. Local shops offer an array of items, including specialty items unique to Johnson City, and our art galleries are unrivaled in the area. We have several wineries, breweries and distilleries, a wildlife park where you can go on a guided safari, and iconic restaurants waiting to serve your new favorite dish. Stay with us at a cozy hotel or one of our hospitable bed and breakfasts for that “not in the big city” feel.

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CONTENTSOFTABLE4 - THE HISTORY OF JOHNSON CITY 6 - AREA ATTRACTIONS 9 - LBJ NATIONAL HISTORIC PARK 14 - CARTER CREEK RESORT & SPA 18 - SCIENCE MILL 20 - NEW LIKE FARMS B-n-B 24 - FAT BOY BURGERS 28 - WINERIES, BREWERIES, DISTILLERIES 32 - WILDFLOWERS OF THE HILL COUNTRY 34 - CITY INFORMATION 35 - CALENDAR OF EVENTS INCLUDES LBJ 100 BIKE TOUR INFORMATION 37 - CHURCH LISTINGS 38 - CHAMBER MEMBER DIRECTORY INCLUDES DINING, SHOPPING, LODGING 42 - MEET THE NEIGHBORS Welcome!

“All the world is welcome here” -Lyndon B. Johnson See y’all soon!

Whether you decide to stay for a weekend, a week, or a lifetime ... we invite you to come see why Johnson City is the Crossroads to the Texas Hill Country.

Emily Henderson Reporter/Photographer

HISTORY OF JOHNSON CITY

When Lyndon B. Johnson’s Grandfather, Sam Ealy Johnson, Sr., gave up his cattle-driving business (driving cattle up the Chisholm Trail had become unprofitable), he and his brother, Tom Johnson, sold out their interests to a nephew, James Polk Johnson. How Johnson City Got Its Name The nearest post office, mill, and general store were located 14 miles south in Blanco / Pittsburg. There were still renegade Indians roaming the area, so travel over any distance was viewed with great apprehension. For that reason, settlers in the north end of Blanco County began to plan for a city in the northern area. In 1879, a barbecue was held at the springs on Town Creek located on the Johnson Ranch. At this meeting three sites for a town were offered, and the one accepted by vote of the settlers was a 320-acre plot of land on the Pedernales River offered by James Polk Johnson. After the decision, his many friends took him up on their shoulders and cheered both his victory and the decision by the residents to name the new town after him. James Polk Johnson successfully made the transition from rancher to businessman. It was his organizational ability that converted a natural way-station to a settled community and a county seat. James Polk’s Grist Mill was a steam-powered cotton gin and grist mill on Town Creek. Principal crops in this area were corn and cotton. In the ear ly 1940’s, the gin was purchased by George Crofts and converted to a milling and grain operation, which flourished until the late 1970’s.

The First Buildings By the time of his premature death at age 40 in 1885, James Polk had built the first grist mill, the Pearl Hotel and had under construction a building that was to be a general merchandise store (now the Johnson City Bank). This building came to have the first jail in its basement, and served as the first Johnson City courthouse. The first church congregation (Methodist) met in an upstairs room of this building until their church building was constructed, and later Lyndon B. Johnson had his local offices in this building constructed by his second cousin.

The Johnson Ranch on Town Creek, set at an old crossroads, was the site of present day Johnson City. The north-south route from Blanco to the Colorado River was known as early as Spanish times. Bernardo de Miranda y Flores passed this way in 1579 crossing the Peder nales in the vicinity of Johnson City on his way to inspect the supposed silver deposits near Llano. McCarty Spring, just four miles to the northwest of town, was a favored way station for travelers between Austin and Fredericksburg. Andrew Jackson Johnson, an older brother to Tom and Sam Johnson, located his home near this spring in 1858 or 1859. None of the early sites grew into a lasting settlement other than as ranch stations.

Photos courtesy of the LBJ Presidential Library.

4064 West US Highway 290 | Johnson City, Texas 78636 WELCOME TO YOUR HOME IN THE TEXAS HILL COUNTRY. Discover our family-owned, boutique wine resort in a rustic-meets-upscale oasis in the heart of the Texas Hill Country. Stay in our spacious villas with luxury amenities. Pamper yourself in e Spa. Whether you’re visiting for a day or a much needed get away, Carter Creek Winery Resort & Spa is the perfect escape. WINE, DINE & BREW Equal parts rustic and reﬁned, Old 290 Brewery combines Hill Country cra beer with hearty, Texas-inspired cuisine featuring locally-sourced ingredients. Enjoy awardwinning wines inspired by a founding family of Texas Wine Country. In true Lone Star State style, enjoy live entertainment every Friday and Saturday night.

BLANCO COUNTY FAIR & RODEO - The Blanco County Fair & Rodeo Association is a 501(c) non-proﬁt organization created in 1930 whose purpose is to promote the education of area residents, particularly youth, preserve and celebrate the area’s rich western and agriculture heritage for both current and future generations, and maintain the fairground’s facilities for other youth related entities. The 2022 dates for the Blanco County Fair and Rodeo are Wednesday, August 17 through Saturday, August 20. Events include a youth rodeo, team roping, lamb and goat show, queen contest, rodeo by Lester Meier Rodeo Company, Big Street Parade in downtown Johnson City, a dance, washer pitching and a 42 domino tournament. 619 US-281 | 210-862-2169 | bcfra.org

PEDERNALES STATE PARK

PEDERNALES FALLS STATE PARK - Flowing over and around huge slabs of limestone, the Peder nales River can be turbulent but most often it is tranquil and a great place to relax and recharge. Come over for an afternoon swim or hike, or load up your gear for an overnight adventure. At Pedernales Falls State Park, you can camp, hike, mountain bike, picnic, geocache, bird watch and ride horses. On the river, you can swim, wade, tube or ﬁsh. Look for local wildlife and plants at the bird blind and butterﬂy garden. 2585 Park Road 6026 | 830.868.7304 | tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/pedernales-falls

EXOTIC RESORT ZOO - Built from the ground up with a robust love for animals, Dennis Bacque, along with his wife, Marilyn, opened the gates of the Exotic Resort Zoo in Johnson City over a quarter of a century ago and still enjoy treating their guests to a Hill Country experience unlike any other today. Constantly expanding, the Exotic Resort Zoo has grown beyond an exotic animal park to become a family destination. “We’re expanding by leaps and bounds.” shared Bacque. “We have cabins to spend a weekend right in the middle of the park. There’s a ﬁshing pond and the kangaroos are all there. We have two swimming pools, a playscape, cooking facilities and bonﬁres. With over 800 animals, there’s a lot to experience.” 235 Zoo Trail | 830.868.4357 | zooexotics.com

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BLANCO COUNTY FAIR & RODEO’S BIG STREET PARADE

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LIGHTS SPECTACULAR

PEC HOLIDAY LIGHTS - The Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC) il luminates its Johnson City Headquarters every holiday season. More than 1.3 million LED bulbs are used to light up PEC’s campus during the holidays The lights are lit from Friday after Thanksgiving until the ﬁrst Sunday in January. Photo by Elizabeth Sooter. 201 South Avenue F | 830.868.7155 | pec.coop/our-community

LIGHTS SPECTACULAR - Imagine a light display with over a million lights. And it’s so big, NASA reported seeing it from the International Space Station! Yes, that would be the Johnson City Lights Spectacular. Since 1989, Johnson City has transformed from a quaint hill country town into a sparkling Christmas wonderland. Originally, the festival served as a fundraiser for local clubs and organizations. Over the years, the festival has morphed into an event enjoyed by families from across the United States and beyond. You and your family can see this incredible lights display for free. The lights are lit from Friday after Thanksgiving until the ﬁrst Sunday in January. Get to Johnson City, Texas early and deﬁnately before sundown. Visitors will want to park against the courthouse or around downtown streets in areas that allow parking. Carriage rides are available for a fee. Photo by Deborah van Tellingen. 100 East Main Street | 830.998-8986 | lightsspectacular.com PEC HOLIDAY LIGHTS

CLAY BASS CONSTRUCTION, LLC Providing custom homes and remodels to the Texas Hill Country since 1999. 213 Hwy 281, Suite G, Johnson City, TX 78636 | 512.748.4694 or 512.738.9054 construction.bass@yahoo.com | www.claybassconstruction.com | FACEBOOK: @claybassconstructionllc Come, kick back and enjoy: •100% wine from Texas fruit since 1997 vintage •Open daily for tasting •Knowledgeable and friendly staff •Beautiful patio, also picnic tables under the trees Open Monday – Thursday 11am to 5pm, Friday & Saturday 11am to 5:30pm, Sunday noon to 5pm 830-868-2321 | 878 Ranch Road 2766, Johnson City 1 mile east of Johnson City on road to Pedernales Falls www.texashillsvineyard.com 201 N Nugent, Johnson City | thehistoricpearl.net | 830-291-8020 DOWNTOWN ON THE HISTORIC SQUARE SLEEPS 12 | 3 BATHROOMS Experince History

PRESIDENTIAL HOMETOWN LYNDON B. JOHNSON NATIONAL HISTORIC PARK photos provided by LYNDON B. JOHNSON NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK The ofﬁce of Sam Johnson, LBJ’s father, located in the entryway of the LBJ Boyhood Home at 100 Lady Bird Lane.

LBJ RANCH President Johnson had a deep attachment for place and heritage. The LBJ Ranch was where he was born, lived, died, and was buried.

Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park tells the story of our 36th President beginning with his ancestors until his ﬁnal resting place on his beloved LBJ Ranch. This entire “circle of life” gives a unique perspective into one of America’s most noteworthy citizens by providing the most complete picture of any American president. The park is divided into two districts — one in Stonewall and one in Johnson City. The LBJ Ranch makes up the Stonewall side of the park, while the LBJ Boyhood home and the Johnson Settlement are located in Johnson City.

Top and far right, LBJ Boyhood Home exterior and bottom left; young Lyndon B. Johnson.

The ﬁrst stop on any tour of the LBJ Ranch is at the LBJ State Park and Historic Site Visitor Center, which is located 13 miles west of Johnson City off of U.S. Hwy Visitors290.pick up a free driving permit and are then toabledrive through the Ranch. They have the ability to stop at sites along the way such as the President’s birthplace, the Junction School where President Johnson began his education, Johnson family cemetery, and the Johnson’s ranch house known as the Texas White House. Permits for the driving tour are available starting at 9 a.m. and continuing through 4 p.m. LBJ State Park and Historic Site Visitor Center 199 State Park Road 52 nps.gov/lyjo/Stonewall

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Built in 1910, the Junction School served children of rural Gillespie County for 37 years. Students walked to school to learn the “3Rs”—reading, writing, and arithmetic—in a sparsely-decorated room heated by a wood stove and illuminated by kerosene lamps. In 1912, four-year-old Lyndon Johnson began his education in this building. Kate Deadrich taught 30 students ranging from preschool to eighth grade. The future president, youngest student in the school, often sat on Miss Kate’s lap for reading Inspiredlessons. by his brief time in this simple schoolhouse, Lyndon Johnson championed the cause of public education throughout his life. The Johnson Administration saw the passage of over 60 education bills, more education legislation than in any other presidential administration.

JOHNSON CITY DISTRICT Sites in this district of the park include a visitor center at 100 E. Ladybird Lane, the LBJ Boyhood Home, and the Johnson Settlement—1860s home of Lyndon Johnson’s grandparents. LBJ BOYHOOD HOME

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Main photo: Texas White House; inset: Junction School; middle: gravestones at LBJ Ranch,; far right: Johnson Settlement; top: LBJ and Lady Bird. I will do my best. That is all I can do. I ask for your help - and God’s.

Today the home is furnished in the early to mid-1920s period and as such depicts a rural Texas lifestyle of 75 years ago. The Boyhood Home is open daily. Park rangers give free, guided tours of the home starting on the hour, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park 100 Lady Bird Lane 329 830-868-7128

SAUER-BECKMANN LIVING HISTORY FARM AT LYNDON B. JOHNSON STATE PARK AND HISTORIC SITE

Lyndon Johnson was ﬁve years old in 1913 when his parents, Sam and Rebekah, moved their growing family from the farm in Stonewall into a threebedroom house in Johnson City. The President lived here from the age of ﬁve until his high school graduation in 1924.

JUNCTION SCHOOL

Visit a living history farmstead and learn about seasonal activities such as sausage making, sheep shearing, and canning at the Sauer-Beckmann Living History Farm at the Lyndon B. Johnson State Park and Historic Site. Admission is free. 501 State Park Road 52, Stonewall 830-644-2455

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“The much-anticipated Texas counterpart to Temecula’s South Coast Winery Resort & Spa and Carter Estate Winery and Resort – which have emerged as among Southern California’s top wineries – the opening of Carter Creek Winery Resort & Spa signiﬁcantly expands the company’s Texas proﬁle,” stated Jeff Carter, president of Carter Hospitality Group. Garnering numerous awards, Carter Creek Winery elevates the Texas winery experience to Napa levels and beyond. The varietals here are especially unique due to a combination of an extremely warm growing season and an early harvest, resulting in softer and more earth driven wines. Highlights include crisp whites such as a blend of gewurztraminer, riesling and muscat canelli for the winery’s gloriosa and robust reds such as a Rhone-style blend of syrah, mourvedre, cinsault, counoise and viognier for the winery’s popular Maverick. The Sparkling Peach is also a favorite and early award winner. A combination of old and new school wine making techniques merge with sun, fertile soil and an idyllic climate to masterfully create some of the nation’s most respected varietals at Carter Creek Winery. With 40 years of wine producing experience, winemaker Jon McPherson is a lifetime oenophile and master winemaker overseeing the production of the broad portfolio of over 50 wines produced at the three family-owned Carter wineries. He was raised in the Texas viticulture industry under the tutelage of his father, Dr. Clinton “Doc” McPherson, a founder and pioneer of modern Texas wine production. While Jon McPherson now resides in Temecula, California, he has returned to his Texas roots to create classic style wines for Carter Creek. A student of old-world winemaking, McPherson focuses on “letting the vineyards speak,” leaning into European varietals.

Top photo, one of the brewery’s most popular appetizers: the Seared Blackened Ahi Tuna with Asian slaw, topped with avocado and mango pineapple salsa and ﬁnished with wasabi aioli and citrus ponzu sauce. Pairs well with the Little Goat Session IPA or Grenache Rosé; bottom, as you enter the grounds, you’ll be greeted with Texas hospitality and hill country views.

CARTER CREEK RESORT & SPA A destination like no other in the Lone Star State.

hill country destination Carter Creek Resort & Spa is nestled within 37 private acres of expansive vineyards in the heart of the Texas Hill Country. The owner & management company, Carter Hospitality Group, LLC, is a family-owned hospitality company with ﬁve hotels and resorts, including three wineries across the United States. Carter Hospitality founded the Carter Creek location in 2016, and has been creating award-winning vintages there ever since.

But what makes Carter Creek unique from any other winery in Texas is one detail not yet mentioned and impossible to overlook – they also run an onsite microbrewery and restaurant!

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Top photo, make your own memories at Old 290 Brewery while you dance along to the music; middle, slide into an Old 290 Brewery booth and let the tastes and sounds of Texas take you away.

Serving lunch, dinner and weekend brunch, wines from Carter Creek Winery are also available in the brewery and restaurant. On Friday and Saturday nights, patrons can enjoy listening to live music as it’s featured on the stage across the main room from the brewery and bar with fresh beer on tap.

“We don’t just have one beer – we don’t just make Belgian beer or just make IPAs – we like a good, broad selection of beer,” the General Manager added.

Carter Creek Winery Resort & Spa is located at 4064 West US Highway 290 in Johnson City, and you can visit them online at www.cartercreek.com.

“In addition to that, we do a lot of collaborations,” said Matt. “For instance, we partner with Garrison Brothers Bourbon, the oldest bourbon distillery in Texas. Sometimes when they juice their barrels, they’ll give us a call. We pick up those barrels and put a brown ale into them to infuse the ﬂavors.”

While offering authentic Texan hospitality and a premiere winery inspired by a founding family of Texas Wine Country, Carter Creek Winery Resort & Spa also features two tasting rooms and wine club, a smokehouse, 78 luxurious villas, a pool and hot tub, 24-hour ﬁtness center, corporate event space, multiple wedding venue options and an outdoor event center featuring local & traveling musical acts.

“Mr. Carter had never made beer before,” Matt stated. “Coming out here to Texas, he really wanted to do craft brewing. So he hired Justin Zimmerman as our Brew Master. Justin is a bit of a mad scientist. He makes the beer true to the environment it comes from. So if he’s making a Munich style beer, he’ll get Munich style yeast, and he’ll change the water chemistry to be somewhat of that in Munich. He’s very particular. So when the beer comes out, it’s true to the region it originated.”

Matt continued, “Justin really challenges himself. He wants to make the best beer. I’d say that’s one thing our founder Jim Carter, winemaker John McPherson and brew master Justin Zimmerman all have in common: they want to be the best at what they do. We already have such an awardwinning winemaker, and this is the ﬁrst year we’ll be entering our beer into competitions. We’re excited to soon be well-known for our award-winning beers, in addition to our already award-winning wines.”

Zimmerman creates tasty small-batch light ales such as pilsners and blondes, medium-bodied pale ales, brown ales and porters and stouts featuring local fruits that pair well with hearty and bold cuisine, emphasizing locally sourced ingredients.

Named after the original highway connecting Fredericksburg and Johnson City, Old 290 Brewery’s namesake is just one way owner Jim Carter chose to pay homage to simpler times. “Mr. Carter harbors a lot of nostalgia from traveling through the country,” reported Matt Kleeﬁsch, General Manager of Carter Creek. “Some of his favorite memories were made in old red leather restaurant booths. So he wanted to incorporate booths just like that into the brewery – that’s the feeling he wants to create when walking in.”

New Life Farms B-n-B Michael & Amy Normand - Proprietors OFFICE 830-468-5095 | MOBILE 512-757-1172 www.airbnb.com/users/show/63381754 amyjnormand@gmail.com When you walk in our door, you become part of our family, which is how we treat our guests and expect them to treat us. We are so blessed to have given hundreds of domestic and international travelers a safe and comfortable place to rest and enjoy the beautiful Texas Hill Country over the past 5 1/2 years. Breakfast is our favorite part of hosting. We love serving delicious home-cooked food to people who enjoy it, and watching new relationships form among our guests as they eat and visit together. We live in such a small world a er all!

www.hillcountrywinetours.com Ca 512-815-1900 Your Hometown Bank Serving the Community since 1944 j-cbank.com Lobby hours: Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Drive-thru hours: Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-noon 830-868-7131 877-630-4726 Johnson City Bank Lobby on the Courthouse Square Drive-thru at 102 W. Main St. (U.S.WE290)OFFER:InternetBankingFreeBillPayDebitCardsFast,FriendlyService 301 east pecan drive, johnson city 512-585-5400 | designer malyn johnson, www.johnsonodiornehaus.comowner Located in the heart of Johnson City, one of Texas hill country’s best gems. Full renovated 1940’s craftsman transformed into a modern farmhouse with 2 bedrooms and 2 baths, sleeps 4. Walking distance to many attractions downtown.

The facility, originally a steam grist mill and cotton gin built in 1880, houses over 50 exhibits with a focus on science, technology, engineering and math, also known as STEM. Peter Claffey, chief executive ofﬁcer, is excited to share how they are reaching out to the public and, most importantly, to the next generation of scientists.

With over 20 years in the museum business, Peter’s main roles include creating sustainability for the programs and engaging opportunities for the staff. However, even with his busy schedule, he does manage to sneak away for some hands-on moments with visitors.

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Upon ﬁrst impression, Science Mill appears to be a cross between a vast technology exhibition and a child’s dream of a playground. A self-described family destination offering a fun, interactive learning environment for all ages, the captivating hands-on exhibits have a way of sparking curiosity in museumgoers of all ages.

A family destination oﬀering a fun, interactive learning environment for all ages.

“I do get to slide out of the ofﬁce when nobody’s looking and play with the kids,” laughed Peter. “I love to see the wow moments. One of my favorite exhibits is the Fractalarium. It puts mathematics, art, and biology together in the model based on Romanesco Broccoli. The broccoli takes

SCIENCE MILL OF JOHNSON CITY

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“The mission of the Science Mill is to inspire all students and give them conﬁdence in STEM,” shared Peter. “We’re giving them the tools and support needed to reach their full potential as skilled members of our twenty-ﬁrst century STEM workforce. We strive to see a world where all kids can do that, regardless of economics, location, gender or race and have equal access to STEM programming and content so that they can really see themselves in a STEM career. We want them to see the full breadth of opportunities out there for them.”

Top right, Science Mill is housed within a steam grist mill and cotton gin built in 1880; bottom right, the Fractalarium is a one-of-a-kind exhibt.

the form of a fractal – a complex geometrical shape that looks the same at every scale factor. Though the exhibit has an inﬁnitely increasing perimeter, you’ll be surprised to know that it has no area as the dimensions of each fractal become so small, they advance into nonexistence! I walk by and I’m just like a kid watching it light up and change shapes. There’s nothing like that exhibit anywhere in the world and we have it right here in Johnson City.”

While traditional museums tend to have a focus more on the past than the present, Science Mill is a modern ﬂurry of activity that is truly a global ﬁxture for the “Wefuture.bringworld-class science and engaging activities into communities across Texas,” added Peter. “We’re doing things on a national level right here in Johnson City. I think that’s really fascinating to think about. I’ve been in the industry for a long time and when I see what goes into what we do, I’m just blown away. You could stack Science Mill against any museum in the country. It’s an immersive Scienceexperience.”Millis located at 101 South Lady Bird Lane and online at sciencemill.org.

NEW LIFE FARMS BED & BREAKFAST

“Here you can experience life on a farm,” shared Amy. “My husband, Michael, and I have very similar backgrounds that led us here. We enjoy showing our guests all the joys of the country. They can feed the donkeys, watch the chickens and guineas, and gather their own eggs.

Motivated by a desire to serve their guests, both Michael and Amy have the most fun at the breakfast table.

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And it isn’t just the animals that attract guests to come back to New Life Farms again and again. “We have a great sitting area in the backyard,” added Amy. “It’s practically an outdoor living room. There are huge live oak trees that create a canopy over the yard. It’s a nice place to gather in the evenings. Guests can also enjoy our firepit on cold evenings while roasting marshmallows or wieners. It’s a relaxing place to be.”

Book your stay at a working farm right at the center of everywhere you want to be.

ore than just a bed and breakfast, guests experience true life on a small working farm when they stay at New Life Farms Bed-n-Breakfast. Michael and Amy Normand provide Texan hospitality with a personal touch, along with unique perks like home-cooked meals, helpful local recommendations, and one-of-a-kind guestrooms in a farmhouse nestled on the west edge of town.

Children especially get a big rush from bringing in their own eggs and it’s usually something they’ve never done before. They’ll often say,”I want to eat my egg that I picked for breakfast!’ So, we’ll write their name on the egg they picked themselves.”

BY MICHELLE BANSE STOKES, PHOTOGRAPHY BY EMILY HENDERSON

“Breakfast is served family style at our big harvest table,” said Amy. “I love it when strangers join up for breakfast and become friends by the end of the meal. You realize it’s really a small world, after all! Top right, Amy and Michael Normand prepare a country breakfast for their guests; left, the porch is a welcome escape from a busy world.

“One of my favorites are the breakfast tacos that Michael makes. He prepares pan-fried potatoes with caramelized onions, scrambled eggs, bacon, tortillas and cheese. I usually add homemade muffins and fruit with cream cheese.

Often on Sundays, I make spinach quiche with a hashbrown crust and decadent French toast or peach dumplings, pancakes, waffles, or biscuits with sausage and fried eggs. It’s all good, farm food. We offer plenty of variety and include dairy-free, vegetarian, and gluten-free options when needed. If you sit down at our table, you will definitely not go away hungry!

New Life Farms Bed-n-Breakfast is located at 804 Danz Well Road and can be reached by phone at 830-468-5095.

Top right, children enjoy climbing the rope at New Life Farms; bottom right, feeding the donkeys is fun for all; top left, country charm awaits guests; bottom left, everyone loves picking their own eggs for breakfast.

I love it when strangers join up for breakfast and become friends by the end of the meal. You realize it’s really a small world, after all!”

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Top, Ray Bible prepares Fat Boy’s famous burgers for a hungry crowd; bottom, more than burgers, Fat Boy’s menu has expanded to include something to tempt even the pickiest eater.

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To stand out from the crowd, it’s necessary to go above and beyond the routine. Fat Boy Burgers offers both locals and travelers a rare dining experience that you wouldn’t expect to ﬁnd in a small, Texas town with a population of less than 2,300. Ray and Rayette Bible preside over Johnson City’s burger hotspot with an easygoing atmosphere whether diners choose to relax inside or outside. Either way, you’re guaranteed an incredible experience along with an incredible meal.

“We’re proud to be family owned and operated,” shared Rayette. “This is actually our second location. We ﬁrst opened inside my parent’s restaurant in Johnson City. Ray and I decided that we wanted to do burgers and we came up with recipes. We visited a lot of other burger places over the years and our concept came together. It grew fast and it stuck. We knew Johnson City is where we wanted to be.” With a tried-and-true menu, Fat Boy Burgers is a whole lot more than just premium burgers and fries. “We’ve come up with new items over the years,” added Rayette. “We have barbecue, fajitas, and also food truck and catering services for wineries, weddings and special events. Then, of course, there is the Friday Fish Special. It’s homemade, hand-battered ﬁsh and shrimp, coleslaw, beans, and tartar sauce. It’s a recipe that originated with my mom and dad. Of course, we’ve added our own touches, too.” Giving back to the community the Bibles call home is fundamental to the family. They’re quick to step in when needed and lend a helping hand.

BY MICHELLE BANSE STOKES, PHOTOGRAPHY BY EMILY HENDERSON

FAT BOY BURGERS Giving back to the community they love is vital to owners Ray and Rayette Bible.

“We give back to Johnson City with not only funds, but also our time,” said Rayette. “Ray is president of the Johnson City Volunteer Fire Department. It’s very close to his heart. He’ll get a ﬁre call when he’s working at the restaurant and he just looks back saying, ‘I have to go!’ I’m proud to be a part of Lights Spectacular. It beneﬁts our community and offers enjoyment for our visitors that return year after year.

“Giving back is what is important to us both. At Fat Boy, our true love is to feed our community and those that come to the Hill Country to visit us.”

Top, Fat Boy Burgers owners Ray and Rayette Bible; bottom right, the home of the Fat Boy burger; bottom left, the famous Fat Boy burger with hand-battered onion rings and fries.

Fat Boy Burgers is located at 104 US-281 and online at fatboyburgers. com.

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A TOAST TO THE HILL COUNTRY Johnson City is home to the ﬁnest wine, beer and spirits in the State of Texas. wineries, distilleries & breweries Although Johnson City has long been known for their wineries, they are also now home to establishments offering craft beers and quality spirits, as well. There’s something for everyone, so you’ll want to plan a visit to all of them. Enjoy your taste of the Hill Country! Denotes Johnson City Chamber of Commerce member business. Top photo, Lewis Wines. 12 Fires Winery & Vineyard 100 Durango 830-507-3134Road 290 WINE CASTLE 3501 Balcones, Austin 512-589-9446 AB ASTRIS WINERY 320 Klein Road, Stonewall 830-644-8369 ALEX ANTHONY VINEYARDS 213 North Nugent Avenue 210-307-7381 ALTSTADT BREWERY 6120 Highway 29 East, 830-304-2337Fredericksburg ANDALUSIA WHISKEY COMPANY 6462 Highway 281 North, Blanco 830-507-4359 BECKER VINEYARDS 464 Becker Farms Road, Stonewall 830-644-2681 BLUE LOTUS WINERY TEXAS MEAD WORKS 8500 Highway 290 West 830-379-9463 Calais Winery 8115 Highway 290 West, Hye 830-213-2124 CARTER CREEK WINERY RESORT & SPA 4064 Highway 290 West 830-225-1990 Crowson Wines 105 North Avenue Q 830-225-8880 COVINGTON HILL COUNTRY, LLC 8262 Highway 290 West, Hye Esperanza Winery, LLC 115 Main Street, Blanco 830-833-3230 FARMHOUSE VINEYARDS 402 East Main 806-475-0760Street French Connection Wines 1197 Hye-Albert Road, Hye 830-850-4091

wineries, distilleries & breweries Left, Reck ‘Em Right Brewing. GARRISON BROTHERS DISTILLERY 1827 Hye-Albert Road, Hye 512-381-3155 HAWKS SHADOW ESTATE WINERY 7501 McGregor Lane, Dripping Springs 512-587-0986 HORN WINERY 9953 Highway 290 West, Hye 844-493-4676 Hye Cider Company 123 Rocky Road, Hye 830-282-0143 HYE MEADOW WINERY 10257 Highway 290 West, Hye 830-308-8551 LA TI DA DELUXE 305 East 512-773-7777Main LEWIS WINES 3209 Highway 290 West 512-987-0660 MOONSHINE RIDGE, INC. 104 East Pecan Drive 512-789-5601 Nice n Easy 106 Nugent Street PEBBLE ROCK CELLARS 506 Highway 830-385-2110281 PECAN STREET BREWING 106 East Pecan Drive 830-868-2500 REAL ALE BREWING 231 San Saba Court, Blanco 830-833-2534 RECK ‘EM RIGHT BREWING 102 South Avenue G 830-998-6814 RON YATES WINES 6676 Highway 290 West, Hye 512-585-3972 Sandy Road Vineyards 3932 Ranch Road 1320 512-589-1826 SIBONEY CELLARS 3427 Highway 290 West 830-998-2626 SILVER DOLLAR WINERY HILL COUNTRY 8264 Highway 290 West 830-308-7750 TENUTA BIANCO WINE BAR 312 Pecan Street, Blanco 830-554-0286 TEXAS HILLS VINEYARD 878 Ranch Road 2766 830-868-2321 The Parlour by Southold Farm + Cellar 109 North Nugent Avenue 512-829-1650 UNTAMED WINE ESTATES 202 Ranch Road 1320 512-662-1224 VINOVIUM PARTNERS 214 Edmonds 737-600-3127Avenue WESTCAVE CELLARS WINERY & BREWERY 683 Ranch Road 1320 512-431-1403 WILLIAM CHRIS VINEYARDS 10352 Highway 290 West, Hye 830-998-7654 Zero 815 Winery 11157 Highway 290 West 830-644-2000

LI G HTHOUSE HILL RANCH is situated in the beautiful Texas Hill Country on over 2,001 acres. It’s your own private park to enjoy. We have six homes and four suites available as vacation rentals. In addition to individual rentals, we also provide venues for weddings, reunions and other events. Come enjoy our magni cent views! We look forward to hav ing you at Lighthouse Hill Ra nch! 512-587-9656 787 Mountain Top Dr. • Johnson City, TX 78636 info@LighthouseHillRanch.com Homes, Ranches & Recreation Properties in the Beautiful Texas Hill Country G ARY HULSEY 512-755-3114Broker SLOAN HULSEY Broker 512-755-2893Associate Come See Us! 200 West Main Street Johnson City, TX 78636 HULSEYHOMESANDRANCHES.COM

THIS AIN’T JUST WINE COUNTRY HOME OF THE FIRST LEGAL BOURBON DISTILLERY IN TEXAS AND 4-TIME US MICRO WHISKEY OF THE YEAR Garrison Brothers Distillery in the Texas Hill Country is dedicated to true Southern hospitality. When you’re here, you’ll feel the warmth of our Texas spirit, alongside the aroma of our sweet mash and the soothing hum of our copper pot-stills making more bourbon. Distillery tours take place at 10, noon, 2 and 4. But you don’t have to take a tour to taste our bourbon. We serve our bourbon flights Tuesday through Saturday from 10 to 5. You can make your distillery tour reservation here: GARRISONBROS.COM/TOUR ©2022 Garrison Brothers Distillery. Garrison Brothers is a registered trademark of Lone Star Distillery LLC. Garrison Brothers Texas Straight Bourbon Whiskey. 47% Alc./Vol. (94 Proof). Cooked, distilled, barreled, and bottled by Garrison Brothers Distillery, Hye, Texas 78635.

The best place in Texas to view Mother Nature’s most beautiful floral displays. Every spring the Texas Hill Country comes alive with fields of color. Miles of bluebonnets, Indian paintbrushes, winecups, daisies, pink evening primroses, and prairie verbena create a glorious drive and captivating photos. Visitors will want to plan ahead and early in the year. If there is a milder winter, the wildflowers might start blooming even before March. If Johnson City gets ample fall and winter rains and has warmer than usual weather in February, you might start to see Texas mountain laurel popping out at the end of February. For more information, contact the Johnson City Chamber of Commerce at 830-868-7684 or visit their website at www.johnsoncitytexas.info. Where flowers bloom, so does hope.

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Dr. Severa enjoys partnering with his patients to strive for their optimal health while placing emphasis on diet and excercise. His professional interests include health and wellness promotion, disease prevention, sports medicine and ADHD.

Same-day appointments available

208 Haley Road | Johnson City, TX 78636

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Our community keeps getting . Welcome, Dan Severa, MD.

Our community keeps getting . Welcome, Dan Severa, MD. Dr. Severa enjoys partnering with his patients to strive optimal health while placing emphasis on diet and His professional interests include health and wellness disease prevention, sports medicine and ADHD.

Dr. Severa enjoys partnering with his patients to strive for their optimal health while placing emphasis on diet and exercise. His professional interests include health and wellness promotion, disease prevention, sports medicine and ADHD.

FAMILY MEDICINE

830.868.9500BSWHealth.com/JohnsonCity

Same-day appointments available

830.868.9500BSWHealth.com/JohnsonCity

Same-day appointments available

Our community keeps getting . Welcome, Dan Severa, MD.

Photography may include models or actors and may not represent actual patients. Physicians are employees of Scott & White Clinic, an a liate of Baylor Scott & White Health. ©2022 Baylor Scott & White Health. 99-CJC-503550 BID

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208 Haley Road | Johnson City, TX 78636

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RELOCATION INFORMATION All the world is welcome here. PRESIDENT LYNDON B. JOHNSON CITY SERVICES & UTILITIES The City of Johnson City provides water and sewer service to each and every home and business within its municipal boundaries. Residential curbside recycling is also provided to each city resident. The city is dedicated to providing prompt friendly service in a professional manner. City Hall 303 East Pecan Drive | 830-868-7111 The City Council meets regularly at City Hall on the ﬁrst Tuesday of each month at 6:00 pm. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend City Council meetings. Meeting agendas are posted a minimum of 72 hours in advance, both on the website and next to the City Hall front door. Blanco County 101 East Pecan Drive | 830-868-4013 Johnson City Police Department - 830-868-0995 Emergency - 911 HEALTHCARE Johnson City Chiropractic 505 East Main Street 830-868-7770 Johnson City Medical Clinic 405 US 281 #101c | 830-868-7800 Baylor, Scott & White Clinic 208 Haley Rd. | 830-201-7100 Baylor, Scott & White Medical 810 TX-71 - Marble Falls | 830-201-8000 Johnson City Medical Clinic 405 US 281 #101c | 830-868-7800 Elevate + Acupuncture + Wellness 208 Haley Road #8 830-255-7455 Johnson City Dentistry 400 East Main | 830-868-0274 Robert Bourquein, DDS/MS 1026 South Adams Street - Fredericksburg 830-990-0333 Seton Highland Lakes Hospital 3201 South Water - Burnet | 512-715-3000 Johnson City Eye Care 213 Hwy 281 #A | 830-868-0327 EDUCATION Johnson City ISD - www.jc.txed.net 303 North LBJ Drive | 830-868-7410 Johnson City High School 505 N. Nugent Ave. | 830-868-4025 Johnson City Middle School 303 N. LBJ Drive | 830-868-9025 Johnson City Elementary School 401 E. Pecan | 830-868-4028 Johnson City Head Start & Preschool 304 North LBJ Drive | 830-868-2929 2022 JOHNSON CITY POP. - 2,287 MEDIAN AGE - 43.6 MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME - $59,338 MEDIAN PROPERTY VALUE - $178,800 Source: US Census Bureau

johnson city chamber of commerce calendar of events JANUARY Blanco County Youth Stock Show Science Mill Snow Day FEBRUARY Valentine Gala - School Fundraiser MARCH Spring Break at the LBJ Ranch APRIL LBJ 100 Bike Ride MAY Johnson City Volunteer Fire Department Annual Fish Fry SAVOR the Hill Country JUNE Antique Tractor Show and Pull AUGUST Blanco County Fair & Rodeo - page 6 OCTOBER Wild Game Dinner Pig Roast NOVEMBER Lights Spectacular - page 7 Market Days - Thanksgiving Weekend DECEMBER Lights Spectacular - page 7 ONGOING EVENT Market Days Fourth Saturday and Sunday from March through October Event dates subject to change. Visit johnsoncitytexasvisitorcenter.com for more information. The LBJ 100 Bike Ride starts at the LBJ Ranch in April. The event supports the LBJ National Historical Park. To register: com/go/BhiYnkWTocom/lbj-100-bicycle-ridewww.bikereg.volunteer:www.signup. Photo courtesy National Park Service.

Lorem ipsumLorem ipsum OPENING SPRING 2022 VINTAGE MOTORCYCLES FROM THE 50’S, 60’S & 70’S. LOCATED IN THE HEART OF JOHNSON CITY, TEXAS. 100 N. NUGENT AVE. JOHNSON CITY, TX 78636

Worship312-516-5801Sunday 10:30am Good Shepherd Catholic Church County Road Worship830-868-0370213Sunday11am First Baptist Church 102 North Avenue F Worship830-868-7252Sunday

Everyone is welcome at our area churches.

church directory

Community Church of the Hills 212 Klett Rand Road

WORSHIP

Top photo, First Christian Church. Photo courtesy Elizabeth Sooter.

10:10am Harvest Point Church 620 North Nugent Avenue Worship Sunday 10am Faith Christian Cowboy Church 1597 Highway Worship830-868-7300281Sunday10:30am and Wednesday 6:30pm St. Lukes Episcopal Church 10063 Cypress Mill Road Worship830-825-8001Sunday 10:45am and Wednesday 11am IN JOHNSON CITY

11am First United Methodist Church 105 North LBJ Worship830-868-7414DriveSunday8:30am and 10:50am First Christian Church 401 East Cypress Street 830Worship68-9066Sunday 9:30am House of Mercy and Evangelism 405 Highway Worship830-868-4871281Sunday11am Johnson City Church of Christ 200 Live Oak Worship830-868-9911StreetSunday11am and 6pm Liberty Lighthouse Fellowship 321 Old River Worship830-868-7400CrossingSunday10:30am Christ Lutheran Church LCMS 209 East Main Street, Building C Worship830-488-7896Sunday 2:30pm Trinity Lutheran Church 4270 Ranch Road 1, Stonewall Worship830-644-2479Sunday

Hillside Acres Resort 4032 Ranch Road 3232

Hill Country Premier Lodging 3 Palos Verdes Drive, 512-847-7460Wimberley 830-868-7515 Pecan B-n-B 830-468-5095Road 830-291-8020Place House North LBJ 433-386-2222Drive

Drive 512-585-5400 Lighthouse Hill Ranch 787 Mountain Top Road 512-587-9656 New Life Farms

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804 Danz Well

Rancho de Vida 7514 Flat Creek Road 512-775-9227 River Place 119 River

Johnson Odiorne Haus 301 East

Sam Houston Johnson

Stonewall Motor Lodge 14818 Highway 290, 830-644-1040Stonewall The Bentley Hotel 1018 830-385-1055Durango The Casitas at Caballo Creek 815 Billy Sisson Road 512-517-4994 The Crossroads Inn 625 North Nugent Avenue 290-330-4955 The Historic Pearl 201 North Nugent Avenue 830-291-8020 Texas 2 Suites 579 Triple South Trail 830-997-2749 Vacasa 1209 East Main Street, 830-515-0638Fredericksburg Walden Retreats Hill Country 1388 Gipson 830-321-0295Road Wrenwood Ranch 6214 559-304-8740US-290 BOOKKEEPING & TAX SERVICE Blue Rose Bookkeeping 713-582-3882 Lokken Bookkeeping & Tax Service 603 West Main Street 830-868-2492 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Johnson City Chamber of Commerce 100 East Main 830-868-7684Street Kara’sCLEANERSKleaners 206 Highway 281 North Coffee830-868-0207Shop COFFEE JohnsonSHOPCity Coffee Co. 108 West Main Street 830-256-8360 PreserveBambergerCONSERVATIONRanch 2341 Blue Ridge Drive 830-868-2630

johnson city chamber of commerce member directory Bird’sADVERTISINGEyeView Maps 412 South 830-998-8666FredericksburgAdams, AIR CONDITIONING AND HEATING Apache Air and Heat 4696 Highway 281 South, 830-833-0335Blanco Blanco A/C Heating & Electrical 2226 Highway 281, Blanco 830-271-2506 RelianceARCHITECTUREArchitecture 12 Chisholm Trial Road, STE 200, Round 512-758-7660Rock BlancoART Performing Arts 830-385-1173 J L Haynes Studio Gallery 512-787-2192 Uptown Blanco Textile Studio 317 Main Street, Blanco 830-833-1579 ZacharyATTORNEYHudler, P.C. 209 North Nugent Street 830-868-7651 AUTO LincolnJohnsonDEALERSHIPSewellFord 3301 Highway 291 North, Marble 830-693-5577Falls Marble Falls Chevrolet Buick 2301 Highway 281 North, Marble 830-265-5069Falls BED AND BREAKFASTS, HOTELS AND BestLODGINGWestern Blanco Luxury Inn & Suites 2218 North Main Street, 830-833-5697Blanco Best Western Johnson City 107 Highway 281 South 830-868-4044 BJB Ranch 7506 Crossdraw, Austin 512-944-4269 Blanco County Inn and Guesthouses 902 Main Street, Blanco 830-833-4502 Blue Top 1744 Flat Creek Road 512-750-3818 Cabins on Wild Currant Farm 713-582-3882TheCabinsOnWCF@gmail.com Canyon Road Olive Ranch 703 North Canyonwood Drive, Dripping 512-829-1660Springs Carter Creek Resort & Spa 4067 West 877-232-0138US-290 Helmly House 208 North Avenue G 210-373-8313 Hill Country Inn 203 Highway 281 North 830-868-2614

johnson city chamber of commerce member directory Blanco County Friends of the Night Sky 812-565-0446 Greenwood, M. Harris Greenwood / Favrot Romelia 830-868-4528 AgaveCONSTRUCTIONCustomHomes 200 North Avenue G 512-844-0138 Clay Bass Construction, LLC 213 Highway 281, STE G 512-748-4694 David Weekley Homes 900 Waterford Centre Boulevard, 512-821-8800Austin Dufﬁn Custom Homes 350 Old Red Ranch Road, Dripping 512-413-2393Springs Hill Country Design Build 504 One River 830-868-4108Point Tex-Mix Concrete 512-759-1438 Tre Walker Construction 830-385-3343 CREDIT CARD PROCESSING Kim Mock Powers 512-497-1281 CUSTOM WOOD FURNITURE Myron & Mary Uecker 830-798-7882 BlancoDINING River Pizza Company 306 Pecan Street, Blanco 830-833-3221 El Agave 111 830-868-0812US-290 El Charro 502 830-868-7040US-281 Fat Boy Burgers 104 Highway 830-868-0264281 Hill Country Cupboard 101 US-281 830-225-1491South Johnson City Dairy Queen 202 Highway 830-868-7067281 Lady Bird Lane Cafe 101 South Lady Bird Lane 830-832-7884 Pecan Street Brewing 106 East Pecan Drive 830-868-2500 Proof & Cooper 209 East Main 830-868-0477Street Uptown Blanco Restaurant 317 Main Street, Blanco 830-833-0738 FINANCIAL Johnson City Bank 100 East Pecan Drive 830-868-7131 Lone Star Capital Bank 403 Highway 281 South 830-868-4051 Randolph-Brooks Federal Credit Union 1040 Rob Shelton Boulevard, Dripping 210-945-3300Springs Texas Regional Bank 206 East Main 830-833-4538Street C-ResultsFITNESS Fitness 5310 Highway 281 830-225-0271 Core Fitness 621 North Nugent Avenue 830-330-4549 AJ’sFLORALFlowers 213 Highway 281 South, F 830-868-2510 FUNERAL Crofts-CrowHOMEFuneral Home 305 East Elm 830-868-4444Street GAS AND PROPANE Johnson City Hydro Gas 410 Highway 281 South 830-868-7412 ErinGOVERNMENTZwiener 512-463-0647 Johnson City Housing Authority 304 South Avenue F 830-868-7322 GRAPHIC DESIGN Kat McCool Creative 970-930-5038 AgencyMoursundINSURANCEInsurance 10603 Highway 281 North, Round 830-825-3237Mountain Philips Insurance Agency 110 East Main Street, STE B 830-868-7484 Texas Farm Bureau Insurance 509 South Water Street, Burnet 512-756-2806 HCINTERNETWireless 200 North Avenue G 830-225-1465 Nexstream 115 South Washington Street, 888-499-2613Fredericksburg IT “IT”TECHNOLOGYGirl’sGetIt 1450 Highway 290 West, #203, Dripping 512-222-3904Springs LaJEWELRYTiDaDeluxe 305 East 512-773-7777Main Rudy Moreno 305 East Main Street 512-296-4570 HaynesLANDSCAPINGCedar Company 1904 Highway 290 512-492-2032 Texas Cedar Clearing 830-868-4243 LAVENDER HummingbirdPRODUCTSFarms 9340 Highway 290 West 830-868-7862 LEATHER AND SHOE REPAIR Bono’s Custom Leather & Shoe Repair 612 Chandler, 830-733-0864Blanco continued on page 40

johnson city chamber of commerce member directory JohnsonLIBRARY City Library 501 North Nugent Avenue 830-868-4469 JCLIQUORLiquors 100 Highway 830-868-7500281 LIVING PLANT WALLS AND VarianceDESIGN Design, LLC 111 West Main Street 512-299-1045 BaylorMEDICALScott & White 800 Highway 71 West, Marble 830-201-8671Falls Cunningham Orthodontics 131 Benney Lane #A, Dripping 512-858-1311Springs Elevate + Acupuncture + Wellness 208 Haley Road #8 830-255-7455 Hill Country Memorial Hospital 1009 South Milam, A, 830-998-7613Fredericksburg Johnson City Chiropractic 505 East Main Street 830-868-7770 Johnson City Dentistry 400 East 830-868-0274Main Johnson City Eye Care 213 Highway 281, A 830-868-0327 Robert Bourquein, DDS/MS 1026 South Adams Street, 830-990-0333Fredericksburg BuggyMUSEUMSBarn Museum 1915 Highway 281 North, 830-833-5708Blanco Science Mill 101 South Lady Bird Lane 844-263-6405 MUSEUM / MuseumTexasMOTORCYCLESVINTAGEVintageMotorcycle 100 North Nugent Avenue OLIVE OIL Texas Hill Country Olive Company 2530 West Fitzhugh Road, Dripping 512-607-6512Springs ResourceBlancoORGANIZATIONSCountyCommunityCenter 206 Highway 281 South 830-868-0208 Blanco County Democrats 512-750-3818 Blanco County Republican 830-835-4337 Casa for Highland Lakes Area 325-388-3440 Gem of the Hill Community Center 830-833-2713 Highland Lakes Pregnancy Resource Center 300 Avenue N, Marble Falls 325-388-0354 Hill Country Alliance 15315 Highway 71, Bee Cave 512-263-9147 Hill Country Children’s Advocacy Center 512-756-2607 Hill Country Film Society 6811 La Concha Pass, 866-244-7714Austin Johnson City Woman’s Civic Club 830-868-0208 League of Women Voters Hill Country 830-868-4219 Master Gardeners of Blanco County www.txmg.org/blanco Pedernales ManagementWildlifeCoop 830-868-4528 Pleasant Hill Rocky Community Club 830-798-7882 Rotary Club of Blanco County 210-269-4838 PARKS AND RECREATION LBJ National Historic Park 100 East Ladybird Lane 830-868-7128 PEST CONTROL Falco Pest Management 603 FM 2093, STE 1608, 830-992-2900Fredericksburg PET SERVICE AND SHELTER Paws Shelter of Central Texas 2965 FM 165, Dripping 512-858-0016Springs BlancoPHARMACYSPharmacy & Wellness 316 Pecan Street, Blanco 830-833-4815 Johnson City Pharmacy 405 Highway 281 South 830-868-7185 WBPLUMBINGPlumbing 830-868-8674 PORTABLE TOILETS A-John Portable Toilet Rentals 830-833-0272 CourierJohnsonPUBLICATIONSCityRecord 110 East Main Street 830-868-7181 Trips Publications, LLC 406 East Main Street, STE 105, 979-725-3080Weimar RadioRADIO Ranch Group 830-896-4990 Texas Rebel BroadcastingRadio 210 Woodcrest 830-997-2197FredericksburgStreet, RAINWATER COLLECTION Harvest Rain 169 Russell Land, Dripping 512-645-2955Springs

REAL ESTATE 7 Star Ranch Realty 512-627-7330 Hill Country Real Estate 830-833-4591 Hulsey Homes and Ranches 300 West Main Street 512-755-2893 Jeanne Parker Kuper Sotherby’s International Realty 512-422-7063 Realty Austin Commercial 900 Esperanza Trail 512-800-1138 Sharon FathomHerbertRealty 512-827-1339 Topper Real Estate 201 East Main 830-385-9658Street Town Creek Properties 803 Highway 830-868-0873281 ServREMEDIATIONProofthe Hill Country 407 Highway 289, Comfort 830-995-4102 RENTAL PROPERTY P & S Jenkins Rentals, LLC 830-868-2683 DiamondRENTALS X Rentals 100 Los Encinos Drive 830-868-4131 ROOF AND GUTTER INSTALLATION Starr Companies, LLC 12106 Highway 281 North, Round 512-736-6539Mountain RV MillerPARKSCreek RV Resort 5618 Highway 281 South 830-868-2655 Roadrunner RV Park 501 Highway 830-255-7650281 AllenSHOPPING&Allen - Lumber Hardware 210 Towhead Valley Road 210-626-8552 La Ti Da Deluxe 305 East 512-773-7777Main Lady Bird Farmers Market 305 East Main Street Lowe’s HardwareMarket/Ace 405 Highway 830-868-4274281 Odiorne Feed & Ranch Supply 522 Highway 830-868-4579281 Old Annex Ofﬁce Solutions Market 200 North Avenue G 830-396-9011 Pearl Goods 205 East Main Street 512-694-5146 Tractor Supply 1200 US Highway 281, Blanco 830-833-0722 Vintage 205 205 East Main 830-868-7676Street Whittington’s Jerky 602 Highway 830-868-5500281 SIGNS AND BANNERS Johnson City Sign Shop 801 Highway 830-868-5277281 SURVEY SERVICE WCR Land Surveying 512-628-7672 TITLE CountywideCOMPANIESTitle Company 2224 Highway 281, Blanco 830-833-1308 Guardian Title Company 508 8th Street, Blanco 830-833-5007 CheersTOURS Fun Bus 801 Highway 830-225-3450281 Fredericksburg Tours 683 Upper Albert Road, 830-456-5145Fredericksburg Hill Country Wine Tours, LLC 512-815-1900 Slowpokes Wine Tours & Shuttles 509 West Mercer Street, Dripping 512-858-4740Springs CityUTILITIESofJohnson City 303 East Pecan Drive 830-868-7111 LCRA 512-944-5476 Pedernales CooperativeElectric 830-868-6041 Waste Connections 830-868-7597 CarriageVENUES Hills Ranch 125 Moore Lane, Blanco 512-222-9821 Carter Creek Resort & Spa 4064 Highway 290 West 830-225-1990 Mae’s Ridge 3965 Ranch Road 3232 512-626-9219 Twin Sisters Dance Hall 6720 Highway 281, Blanco 830-833-5773 ClinicDeerVETERINARYCreekVeterinary 101 Heritage Oaks Drive 830-868-5600 WATER WELL SERVICE Bee Cave Drilling 185 Angel Fire Road, Dripping 512-894-4221Springs T & T Water Wells, LLC 100 Highway 830-456-3485281 WILDLIFE RESCUE Wild Things Rescue Ranch 325-289-2298 ExoticZOO Resort Zoo 235 Zoo 830-868-4357Trail johnson city chamber of commerce member directory

STONEWALL – Enjoy a short 15-mile drive to Stonewall and discover President Lyndon Johnson’s birthplace and death place. In addition to the LBJ National Historical Park, you’ll ﬁnd that Stonewall is no stranger to ﬁne wines. Several wineries boasting amazing Texas Hill Country views are treasures to the area. Nicknamed the Peach Capital of Texas, stands and orchards in the area offer up their memorable peaches to customers or, if you’re looking for a little sweet fun, you can pick-yourown.

surrounding area

MARBLE FALLS - Balcones Canyonlands is a national wildlife refuge located in Marble Falls. he refuge was formed in 1992 to conserve habitat for two endangered songbirds including the golden-cheeked warbler and the blackcapped vireo and to preserve Texas Hill Country habitat for numerous other wildlife species. They are located at 24518 Ranch Road 1431 in Marble Falls.

HYE – An unincorporated community in Blanco County, Hye is only a short nine mile drive. Hiram G. (Hye) Brown settled in the area with his family in 1872 and would later be appointed as their ﬁrst postmaster in 1886. The post ofﬁce and general store were recognized as a Texas Historic Landmark in 1966. Today, take a short drive to Hye and you’ll discover Blue Lotus Winery and Texas Mead Works, Garrison Brothers Distillery, Horn Winery, Hye Cider Company, William Chris Vineyards, and Zero 815 Winery.

FREDERICKSBURG - A popular destination, Fredericksburg is known for their elegant shops, fine dining, and diverse wineries and distilleries. No visit to Fredericksburg would be complete without a stop at the National Museum of the Pacific War. Dedicated to all those who served in the Pacific War, the museum has expanded and gone under expansive renovation over the last 10 years to make it the world’s premier museum about World War II’s Pacific Theater.

MEET THE NEIGHBORS

Visit the surrounding area when you stay in Johnson City.

Above left, Junction School, a one-room schoolhouse near Stonewall, which was attended by Lyndon Baines Johnson when he was a small child; right, a golden-cheeked warbler spotted at Balcones Canyonlands in Marble Falls.

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MEET THE NEIGHBORS

NEW LIKE FARMS B-n-B

FAT BOY BURGERS

LBJ NATIONAL HISTORIC PARK

CHURCH LISTINGS

AREA ATTRACTIONS

THE HISTORY OF JOHNSON CITY

SCIENCE MILL