Scenic Getaways and Events

The Stunning Kemah Gardens

By Rick Clapp

One of the most charming wedding and events venues in the Bay area can be found in Kemah, TX. In May 2007, after many years of daydreaming of owning a B&B, Ciria found 1019 Lewis Drive while searching homes for sale in Kemah.

They reached out to a realtor and made an appointment to see the property on Mother’s Day. On the same day, the property was given the name of “Kemah Gardens” and the domain was purchased. But after much thought, they both agreed that, financially, the property was out of their reach.

On Fathers’ Day, Sunday, after church, they decided to take a second drive down Lewis Drive. In less than 5 minutes, they decided… “Let’s Do It!!!” They called their realtor and met at T-Bone Toms to discuss some options. Things moved fast, and keys to the property changed hands on 07/17/07. However, it wasn’t until July 2008 that the B&B opened to the public.

They welcomed their first guests for the 4th of July weekend and hosted their first wedding on Thanksgiving weekend. This energetic couple have created a tranquil private park-like sanctuary with trees, manicured gardens, and a small lake.

What sets Kemah Gardens from other event venues is the natural beauty and its secluded location. The property has a beautiful home where wedding couples come to get ready for their special day before their ceremony & reception. Several onsite ceremony options are available, and the climate-controlled event hall can accommodate up to 150 guests. Outdoor receptions can also be held under their towering pine trees.

Kemah Gardens has the reputation for its attention to detail. Owner Ciria Rybicki states, “whether it’s a wedding for 2 or an event of 200+, everyone gets the same attention”. Packages range from DIY to All-Inclusive. For more details about the $7,777 package or any other event information, call Ciria at @ 281-334-0501.

Get away to Jacobs

By Rick Clapp

Lo Cabins at Jacobs Creek (located in Canyon Lake, the “Water Recreation Capital of Texas”), make the perfect weekend trip for couples, families, church retreats, girls/guys weekend getaways and small outdoor/ country setting intimate weddings.

This scenic property (which can accommodate up to 70 guests) is just 2 blocks to the lake and 4 miles to the

Horseshoe portion of the Guadalupe

River & Whitewater Amphitheater and several other public area parks, 15 minutes from New Braunfels, Gruene, and Wimberly, and 45 minutes from San Marcos and 1 hour to San Antonio & Austin.

The cabins are situated on 4 acres of beautiful green big Texas oaks

Log

Cabins

and cedar trees. The 2-bedroom/2- bath (sleeps up to 8 people) and the 1-bedroom/1-bath cabins (sleeps up to 4 people) are fully furnished and equipped, with central AC/heat, a kitchen, living room & dining area, and a covered porch overlooking Canyon Lake.

While visiting the area, you can enjoy fishing, swimming, water skiing, sailing, kayaking/canoeing, tubing down the Guadalupe River, taking walks or just enjoying nature, fresh air & bright stars with family and friends.

A few other smaller units are also available for rent. Rates vary from $80/nt for the cozy cabin/tiny house/efficiency unit for 2 to $275/ nt for the 2-bedroom/2-bath cabin. For more information & reservations, please call 832-964-2638.