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Fayette County at a Glance..............................................6 Letter From Judge Weber..................................................7 The Herb Cottage.............................................................62 Discover Columbus.........................................................64

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Welcome to La Grange......................................................8 Letter From Mayor Janet Moerbe....................................9 Places to Eat, Stay, Worship & Play..............................10 Farm Sweet Farm...............................................................14 St. Mark's Medical Center...............................................20 Trail of Lights 2021...........................................................22

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Welcome to Schulenburg...............................................24 Letter From Mayor Elaine Kocian.................................25 Places to Eat, Stay, Worship & Play..............................26 Schulenburg’s Painted Churches..................................28

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CARMINE

Welcome to Carmine........................................................32 Letter From Mayor Wade Eilers.....................................33 Places to Eat, Stay, Worship & Play..............................34

ROUND TOP

Welcome to Round Top...................................................36 Letter From Mayor Barry Bone......................................37 Places to Eat, Stay, Worship & Play..............................38 Cheryl Long Pure Art Gallery.....................................40 Dusting off the Magic at the Wander Inn................42

FLATONIA

Welcome to Flatonia.........................................................46 Letter From Mayor Bryan Milson...................................47 Places to Eat, Stay, Worship & Play..............................48 E.A. Arnim Archives & Museum..................................50

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FAYETTEVILLE

Welcome to Fayetteville...................................................52 Letter From Mayor Carl Marino......................................53 Places to Eat, Stay, Worship & Play...............................54 Arts for Rural Texas...........................................................56

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ELLINGER

Welcome to Ellinger..........................................................58 Letter From Mayor Matt Mikulenka.............................59 Places to Eat, Stay, Worship & Play...............................60

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VISIT FAYETTE COUNTY Visit Fayette is published twice a year by the Fayette County Record in La Grange, Texas. The purpose of the publication is to provide useful information for visitors considering Fayette County as their destination for leisure travel. It is used by the Fayette County Record staff as a tool for all trade shows and sales efforts, handed out at events and distributed at all TxDOT Travel Centers.

STAFF & CONTRIBUTORS ACCOUNTING

PUBLISHER

Theresia Karstedt Nonnie Barton

Regina B. Keilers

EDITOR

PRODUCTION

Jeff Wick

John Castaneda Newspaper

DIGITAL EDITOR Andy Behlen

Lindsey Fojtik Special Sections

STAFF WRITER/ OFFICE

DATA FROM 2020 TEXAS ALMANAC Population 25,346 Area (sq.mi.) 959.8 Altitude (ft.) 200–590 Rainfall (in.) 40.46 Jan. avg. min. 39.2 July avg. max. 95.5 Civilian labor 11,324 Unemployed 5.2% Per Capita Income $53,564 Property Value $6,910,143,625 Retail Sales $489,599,371

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LouAnn Adcox

JoAnn Mueller George Kana Bobby Bedient Jesse Montez Leigh Ann Bedient Nicol Krenek

ADVERTISING Becky Weise Jackie Daniels Jessica Montez

127 S. Washington St. | P.O. Box 400 La Grange, Texas 78945 Ph: 979.969.3155 | Fx: 979.968.6767 Email: editor@fayettecountyrecord.com www.FayetteCountyRecord.com The Fayette County Record is published every Tuesday and Friday, except the publication immediately following Christmas by Fayette County Record, Inc. serving Fayette County since 1922. The Fayette County Record is locally owned and operated by the Barton family since 1976.

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Physical Features: South central county bisected by Colorado River; Fayette County Reservoir; rolling to level; sandy loam, black waxy soils.

Economy: Agribusiness, production of electricity, mineral production, government/ services, small manufacturing, tourism.

History: Lipan Apaches and Tonkawas. Austin’s colonists arrived in 1822. Germans and Czechs began arriving in 1840s. County created from Bastrop, Colorado counties in 1837; organized in 1838; named for hero of American Revolution, Marquis de Lafayette.

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Recreation: Monument Hill and Kreische Brewery State Historic Sites, Faison Home Museum, other historic sites including “Painted Churches”; hunting, fishing, lake; German and Czech ethnic foods; Prazska Pout in August, Octoberfests. Golf courses (2), State Parks (1), City Parks (13), Museums (18), Art galleries (12).

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manufacturing, tourism; Schulenburg (2,935) manufacturing, food processing; festival in August; Round Top (88) music center, tourism; antiques shows; Winedale (67), historic restorations; Carmine (258); Ellinger (386), Fayetteville (271) tourism, antiques, Lickskillet festival in October; Flatonia (1,511) food production, cattle ranching; rail history museum, Czhilispiel in October; Ledbetter (83); Muldoon (95); Plum (145); Warda (121); Warrenton (186); West Point (213), and Winchester (232).

On behalf of the great residents of Fayette County, I want to welcome all of you to what we refer to as the “ Crown Jewel” of the State of Texas. Our county is rich in history, tradition and culture and inhabited by a diverse group of hardworking people committed to the highest of standards and values. Quality of life is important to all our residents and we welcome all of you to share in the many sights, events and amenities our county has to offer. While here, I encourage all of you to visit our quaint shops, taste our great food and visit the many historic sites, which remain the foundation of our county’s uniqueness and greatness. And if you are thinking about relocating to our county to live and prosper, whether it’s a new homestead or developing a thriving business, you have found the right place. We are all here to assist you in any way possible during your visit and hope you find your experience worthwhile.

Sincerely, Joe Weber, Fayette County Judge

La Grange Schmeckenfest

FAYETTE COUNTY JUDGE LETTER

WELCOME to Fayette County

La Grange Trick or Treat on the Square

La Grange Best Little Quilt Show

“While here, I encourage all of you to visit our quaint shops, taste our great food and visit the many historic sites, which remain the foundation of our county’s uniqueness and greatness.” - Judge Joe Weber

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LA GRANGE Railroad Depot museum

The Jersey Barnyard

La Grange is on the Colorado River, between Houston and Austin on Texas State Highway 71. It is home to the Monument Hill and Kreische Brewery State Historic Sites. Monument Hill is a memorial to the men who died in the Dawson Massacre and in the Black Bean Episode of the Mier Expedition. The Kreische Brewery site commemorates European immigrants and their contributions. The 2017 population estimate was 4,680.

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Welcome to La Grange, a peaceful community nestled on the banks of the Colorado River, conveniently located between Austin, Houston and San Antonio. We are home to the Texas Quilt Museum, Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center, Faison Home, Fayette Heritage Museum and Archives, the Muster Oak, Monument Hill and the Kreische Brewery state historic sites. We are an award-winning Main Street City.

I invite you to visit our Visitors Center located in our renovated Historic Casino Hall. At the Center you will not only find information but also the history of La Grange and Fayette County, a unique gift shop and our art gallery of local artists' work.

Visitors can enjoy a stay at one of our many bed and breakfasts or inns. Our restaurants offer a wide variety of foods. Enjoy kolaches and pigs-in-a-blanket, as well as some of the best Bar-B-Q in the state. For a unique experience, I invite you to our downtown square and the surrounding area. Visit our newly restored courthouse, eat at one of our fine restaurants and enjoy shopping at your leisure. We are home to many one-of-a-kind businesses that offer a variety of selections.

LA GRANGE MAYOR LETTER

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Sincerely, Janet Moerbe, La Grange Mayor

La Grange ISD Veterans Day Celebration

La Grange Octoberfest

Christmas at the Quilt Museum in La Grange

“I have only mentioned a few of the amenities that can be found here in La Grange. Our greatest asset is our citizens; you will find them to be warm, friendly and helpful. All of us offer you a heartfelt welcome and hope you will come and enjoy your stay.” - Mayor Janet Moerbe 2021 FALL/WINTER VISITORS GUIDE

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LA GRANGE Places to Eat, Stay, Worship & Play

EVENTS

October La Grange Farmers Market every Saturday Pumpkin Patch at The Jersey Barnyard Oktoberfest on the Square October 2 Archeology Day at Kreische Brewery and Monument Hill State Historic Sites October 9 Heritage Fest & MuzikyCelebration of Czech Music & Culture October 15-16 Trick-Or-Treat on the Square October 28 Bonfire & Spooky Stories at Kreische Brewery and Monument Hill State Historic Sites October 30 November La Grange Farmers Market every Saturday

Best Little Cowboy Gathering in Texas March 10-12

RESTAURANTS

Riverside Cafe 1225 Carroll Ln.

Bodega Wine Market 201 West Travis St.

Sealand Seafood & Steaks 2359 W Hwy 71

Dairy Queen 311 North Jefferson St.

Sonic 717 East Travis St.

Domino’s Pizza 2001 TX-71 Suite 10

Subway 109 South Jefferson St.

Ere’s Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria 108 S. Main St.

Taco Bell 2201 W Hwy 71

Freedman's Crawfish & Seafood 2409 Hwy 71

Golden Chick 312 East Travis St.

February La Grange Farmers Market every Saturday Best Little Quilt Show in Texas February 25-26

Pizza Hut 2230 Bus W Hwy 71

Back Porch BBQ & Grill 1602 North Jefferson St.

December La Grange Farmers Market every Saturday

Kreische Brewery and Monument Hill State Historic Sites at Trail of Lights Encore December 19-23

McDonald’s 2304 West Travis St.

Reba’s Deli & Pizzeria 539 East Colorado St.

Frisch Auf Valley Country Club 575 Country Club Dr.

Kreische Brewery and Monument Hill State Historic Sites at Trail of Lights December 4, 10, 11, 17, 18

Lukas Bakery 135 N. Main St.

Alejandra’s Mexican Grill 403 N. Jefferson St.

Shop Small Saturday November 27

14th Annual Scmeckenfest December 2

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March La Grange Farmers Market every Saturday

Hank’s Express 154 South Jefferson St. Holman Valley Steakhouse 10204 FM 155 Jay Dee’z Sports Grill 2001 TX-71

Taqueria Rio Verde 1330 North Jefferson St. Taqueria Sergios 1432 TX-71 Texas One Stop BBQ & Bakery 1704 TX-71 Weikel’s Bakery 2247 W TX-71 Whataburger 1800 E TX-71 White Box II 922 East Travis St.

La Marina 1502 TX-71

Nearby Murphy's Steakhouse 204 Thomas St., Winchester

Las Fuentes 685 South Jefferson St.

Que Zeen Barbecue Cuisine 5606 US-77, Warda

Latte on the Square 219 West Travis St.

LODGING

Leopard Donuts 240 E Travis St

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Ammansville Cottages 9018 FM 1383

Best Western La Grange Inn & Suites 600 E Hwy 71 Bypass

Big Tin Flag Bed & Breakfast 714 East Radhost School Rd. Blue Willow Farm B&B 1412 S US Hwy 77 Colorado Landing RV 64 E Bluff View Cottonwood Inn Motel 1494 West Travis St. Executive Inn & Suites of La Grange 1708 TX-71 BUS Guest Quarters at Dos Lagos 3045 Valenta Rd. Hampton Inn La Grange 1624 W TX-71 Laughing Hen Silos 4741 Highway 159 Lodge on Lake Siesta 5145 FM 153 Lucky Penny Ranch 6822 Wied Rd. Lutherhill Ministries RV Site 3782 Lutherhill Rd. Oak Thicket Park on Lake Fayette 3819 W State Highway 159 River Valley Motor Inn 1575 West Travis St. S&H RV Park 3517 Post Oak Rd. Suite 244 Historic Downtown Accommodations 244 North Washington St. Suncatcher RV Park 3033 S. US Highway 77 The Oak Motel 227 South Jefferson St.

CHURCHES

Assembly Of God Asamblia of God Vida Abudante AG 124 South Franklin St. Miercoles 7-9 p.m.

Domingo 10 a.m.

338-0235 Gospel Lighthouse Assembly of God 144 South College Wednesday Bible Study and Prayer 7 p.m.

Worship 10:45 a.m.

(979) 968-5950 Baptist Bible Baptist Church 153 East Crockett St. (979) 968-4981 Calvary Baptist Church 650 South Ellinger Rd. Bible Study 10 a.m.

Morning Worship 11 a.m. & Evening Worship 6 p.m.

(979) 966-2670 Crosspoint Community Church 1010 North Von Minden St. Worship 9:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. crosspointchurchtx.org (979) 968-5953 Ebenezer Baptist 829 North Jefferson Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Worship 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.

First Baptist 5000 West State Hwy. 71 Sunday School 9:15 a.m.

Worship 10:30 a.m.

Adult, Student & Children Groups Wed. 6 p.m.

(979) 968-5651 fbclagrange.net Little Bethel Baptist 3242 Loehr Rd. Sunday School 10 a.m.

Worship 11 a.m.

(979) 247-4262 Peaceful Rest Baptist 808 East Fannin St. Worship 10:30 a.m.

(979) 968-6843

St. Matthew Missionary Baptist 6341 St. Hwy 71 E Sunday School 10 a.m.

Worship 2nd & 4th Sun. 11:30 a.m. & Wed. 6 p.m.

Shiloh Missionary Baptist Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Worship 1st & 3rd Sun. 11:30 a.m.

United Baptist Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Worship 1st & 3rd Sun. 11:30 a.m.

Catholic Holy Rosary Catholic 936 FM 2436 Sat. Mass 5 p.m. & Sun. Mass 8 a.m. hostynplumcatholic.org (979) 247-4441 Sacred Heart Catholic 539 E. Pearl Tues. & Wed. Mass 6:30 p.m., Thurs. School Mass 8:30 a.m., Fri. Mass 8:30 a.m.

Sat. English Mass 5 p.m., Sun. English Mass 9:00 a.m. & Sun. Spanish Mass 11:30 a.m. sacredheartlagrange.org (979) 968-3430 St. John the Baptist Catholic Church Ammannsville 7745 Mensik Rd. Worship 8:00 a.m. (Even Months) & Worship 9:00 a.m.

(Odd Months) St. Peter & Paul Catholic 126 Plum Church Rd., Plum Sun. Mass 10 a.m. hostynplumcatholic.org (979) 242-3600 St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Holman 9937 FM 155 Worship 8:00 a.m. (Odd Months) & Worship at 9:30 a.m.

(Even Months) (979) 743-3117 Church of Christ Church Of Christ 646 E. Hwy 71 Business Sunday School 9 a.m.

Worship 10 a.m. & Wed. 6:30 p.m. lagrangecoc.com (979) 968-5676

Miracle Temple Church of God In Christ 1008 East Fannin St. Bible Study Wed. 7 p.m Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Worship 11:30 a.m.

Episcopal St. James Episcopal 156 North Monroe St. Sunday School 9:15 a.m.

Worship 8 & 10:30 a.m. stjameslagrange.org (979) 968-3910 Shared Lutheran Shared Lutheran Ministry of Fayette County St. John in Rutersville 5743 State Hwy. 159 Worship 10 a.m. sharedlutheranministry.org (979) 249-3155 Lutheran Holy Cross Lutheran FM 1482 Warda Worship. 9 a.m.

Sunday School 10:15 a.m. holycrosswarda.com (979) 242-3333 Mt. Calvary Lutheran 800 North Franklin St. Sunday School & Bible Classes 10:15 a.m. & Wed. 10 a.m.

Worship 9 a.m.

L.C.M.S. mtcalvary-lcms.org (979) 968-3938

First United Methodist 1215 N Von Minden St. Traditional Worship 9 a.m.

Sunday School 10:10 - 11 a.m.

New Life Worship 11:10 a.m. lgfumc.org (979) 968-8323 St. James United Methodist 710 N. Jackson Sunday School 10 a.m.

Worship 1st & 3rd Sun. 11 a.m.

St. Paul AME 729 E. Guadalupe Sunday School 9 a.m.

Worship 10 a.m.

Winchester United Methodist 8933 FM 153 Winchester Worship 1st & 3rd Sun 8:30 a.m.

Pentecost United Pentecostal 311 N. Horton St. Tuesday Ladies Prayer 9 a.m., Men’s Prayer 7 p.m.

Bible Study 7 p.m. Thursday Sunday School 10 a.m.

Church Services 10:45 a.m.

Sunday Services 6 p.m.

Presbyterian First Presbyterian 205 S. Franklin St. Sunday School 9:15 a.m.

Worship 10:30 a.m. firstpresbyterianlagrange.com (979) 968-9424

Saint Michael’s Lutheran 310 Frio Street Winchester Worship 9 a.m.

Sunday School 10:15 a.m. stmichaelswinchester.org (979) 242-3444

Seventh-day Adventist Seventh-day Adventist 1000 East Hwy. 71 Saturday-Sabbath School 9:30 a.m.

Worship 11 a.m. lagrangetx.adventistchurch.org (979) 968-8519

St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church 110 West Walnut Sunday School 10:30 a.m.

Worship Sat. 5 p.m. & Sun. 9 a.m. stpaullg.org (979) 968-5657

Cowboy Church Colorado River Cowboy Church 5122 Hwy. 71 - between La Grange & Smithville Worship 10 a.m. coloradorivercowboychurch.org (512) 575-5592

St. Peter Lutheran Church 640 Prairie Valley Rd, West Point Worship 8:45 a.m.

(361) 798-0155

Others Primera Inglesia Bautista 1099 North Von Minden St. Worship Wednesday 7 p.m.

Friday Youth & Regular Service 7 p.m.

Worship 10:30 a.m.

Methodist Bethlehem AME 2200 Bethlehem Rd. (979) 247-5010

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Nearby Corral RV Park West Point

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The Remnant Church 2010 Von Minden Rd. Sunday Service 10 a.m. theremnantchurch.net (979) 968-5065

FESTIVALS

14th Annual Scmeckenfest December 2 Scmeckenfest attracts visitors to the Courthouse Square to sample wassail (hot cider) that shop owners make with their very own special recipe. The event also includes music, delicious treats sold by local nonprofit organizations, and let’s not forget a visit from Santa. The festivities begin with a Christmas parade and the lighting of the Fayette County Christmas tree on the Courthouse lawn.

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Oktoberfest on the Square October 2 Oktoberfest held on the Courthouse Square is filled with fun and It's a true family event.

Bring the kids to enjoy activities provided by Camp Lone Star of La Grange. There will be tons of entertainment under the event tent for adults along with over 100 different kinds of craft beer to sample. Wine samples will be available throughout the various boutiques on the Square. Don't forget the homemade schnitzel and German noodles to round out your Oktoberfest experience!

Heritage Fest & MuzikyCelebration of Czech Music & Culture October 15-16 The Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center in La Grange will host their annual Heritage Festival & Muziky The Fest will be altered to a one-day event for 2020 only. The Fest kicks off at 10 am with heritage and culture in the Czech Village, an early 1900s recreated village complete with residential houses, barns, and stores. Demonstrations of early life for the immigrants will take place throughout the grounds all day, including working in the sawmill, the operation of the Czech Newspaper Museum press and engine, blacksmithing, corn shelling and grinding, hay pressing, and more.

Plenty of food and cold beverages will be available as well.

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The Living Vine Christian Church 124 South Water St. Sunday Morning 10 a.m.

Bible Study (adults and youth) Wed. 6:30 p.m.

(316) 259-7435

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FARM Sweet FARM The Frerichs family welcomes the public to learn about life on the dairy farm at The Jersey Barnyard

WRITTEN BY Kirsten Cornell Select Photography by Lindsey Fojtik

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For 100 years, rich farmland nestled among the hills of southcentral Texas yielded dividends. For over 65 years and through four generations, the Frerichs family has nurtured that land and expanded in their desire to share that life with others.

Frerichs Dairy Farm became Frerichs Dairy Inc. in 1984 and in October of 1997, they opened the gates and began inviting the public to experience and learn about farm life.

THE FAMILY FARM

Always a family affair, Henry and Anna Frerichs started the family farm where they built their legacy and birthed all three of their children in the farmhouse: Alfred, Edna, and Edgar.

The youngest, Edgar, married Marian and they started the dairy farm in 1949. Like his father before him, Edgar had three children: Helen, Robert, and Ralph. Growing up on the farm and helping with typical chores, whether they realized it at the time, foreshadowed their future endeavors. Robert recalls he and his sister Helen playing in the feed room while their parents milked cows. “We played among the feed bags because it was warmer in the winter,” he says.

When Ralph came along about 10 years later, he spent many days playing in a box alongside his parents while they tended to dairy farm duties.

Edgar and Marian were known for their humor and hospitality.

They would often invite hay haulers in for lunch or Marian would take fresh baked bread or cinnamon rolls to workers who were in the fields or laboring on various projects around the farm.

Nowadays, Robert manages the milking, maintenance of equipment, rotation of the dairy herd, and some of the fieldwork. Ralph manages record-keeping, herd genetics/breeding, beef herd, and raw milk sales. Ralph’s wife, Faith, manages The Jersey Barnyard, farm store, calf care, layer chickens, broiler chickens, and barnyard animals.

All admit that there’s a little overlap, and none mind it a bit.

BECOMING THE BARNYARD

For years the family discussed opening the farm to the public with Ralph at the helm. “In 1990 our children were in pre-kindergarten, and we invited their class out for a hayride and Blue Bell Ice Cream,” Faith recalls.

A year later, Blue Bell was filming a commercial on their farm and reinforced the idea that people would love to visit since the concept of a trip to grandma’s” farm was becoming non-existent.

In 1996 the Frerichses purchased the land that connected to the family farm which had highway frontage access. An intern from Wisconsin working on the farm, Sarah Busch, agreed to help with the startup. They began by enclosing part of the existing barn for the store and built animal pens.

“Sarah contacted schools letting them know we were here and a great farm experience,” Ralph recalls. “Schools, groups, and families could come out to feed animals, take a hayride, and milk a cow! We even took school kids down to our commodity barn where they could touch and smell the ingredients for the cow’s food ration.”

Their dream became a reality and for over 20 years, they have been welcoming visitors to The Jersey Barnyard.

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The Jersey Barnya rd's Cows have starred in Blu e Bell Ice Cream commercia ls since 1991! Peanut, Litt le Peanut, Doris, and Jingle Belle have all had their turn in the spotlight.

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TAKE A TOUR

While things have evolved since that pivotal summer, many things remain the same. Farm tours are still available almost any day of the year. Students and families still head to The Jersey Barnyard to feed animals and hear interesting facts on guided or self-guided tours.

During a guided tour, visitors can expect to embark on an educational tour while feeding and petting barnyard animals all while seeing a working family Jersey dairy. Included in the tour is feed for goats, chickens, ducks, and rabbits while you pet and learn about other animals.

“Our adorable Jersey calves love attention from our visitors,” adds Faith. And for $2 a bottle, you can bottle feed a Jersey calf.

After squealing over animals, you’ll board a tractor-drawn hayride to the original part of the farm, the dairy. You will see where the Jersey herd lives, the pastures they graze, and where they're milked.

“We go into the milking parlor and explain how we milk our herd and the care that goes into it,” explains Faith. “They learn about the care of the herd, how we milk our cows, our farm practices, and the sale of raw milk.”

However, possibly the golden crown of the tour, every participant will have the opportunity to try their hand at milking a cow. “Many people have milking a cow on their bucket list,” Faith laughs. “We even have had a bachelorette party come out because the bride loves cows so much. We’ve had people squirt milk straight from the cow into their mouth or into a friend’s mouth—which I don’t recommend!”

While certainly entertaining, experiences at the farm can also inspire confidence. “Helping kids milk the cow during a tour is so enjoyable,” Robert smiles. “One time, a student was so scared he was trembling and didn’t want to milk the cow. I let him in on a ‘secret,’ that he could reach around from behind and ‘sneak in.’” The student was able to milk the cow and walked away with a changed demeanor—a smile for the remainder of the day.

FARM FAVORITES

In addition to all the human hands that keep the farm running, several hooves and feathers call the barnyard home. At current count, there are 225 Jersey cows (heifers and calves), 200 beef cows, 250 chickens, 38 guineas, 55 goats, 11 ducks, four sheep, three pigs, three Great Pyrenees cats, two turkeys, two rabbits, one longhorn, one mini horse, and one donkey—Cisco.

But even the farm has favorites! Porky the boar pig is a known showstopper. “He is a big boy and brings shock and awe, as well as a few chuckles to the tour,” Faith laughs. “I had a child on the tour ask why he had two butts!”

Sully the Longhorn is a draw, especially for out-of-state visitors.

Being in Texas, people expect to see a longhorn and he is a great one. “Not all donkeys are as kind as Cisco is,” Faith adds. “He greets visitors with a braying ‘hello’ as they walk up to the farm store.”

Eileen, an Americauna chicken, is missing a leg but that doesn’t deter repeat visitors who seek her out to hang out with and give her a loving pet.

However, the real stars of the show have been Peanut and her daughter, Little Peanut. “I’ve seen grown women cry with endearment and love. Teenagers squeal with excitement and jump

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Destination

LA GRANGE SHOP ON THE HISTORIC DOWNTOWN SQUARE

4 Peas Resale 189 S. Brown St., La Grange (979) 968-4940 Wed - Fri: 9:30AM - 5:30PM Sat-Sun: 10:00AM - 4:00PM

JUDY’S ATTIC 213 W. Travis, La Grange (979) 206-2255 Mon-Fri: 10AM-5PM Sun: 12Noon-5PM See us on Facebook at Judy’s Attic

KAT’S ANTIQUES 130 N. Washington, La Grange (979) 966-8390 Mon-Fri: 10AM-5PM Sun: 12Noon-5PM See us on Facebook Kat’s Antiques

KAT’S II ANTIQUES 134 N. Washington, La Grange (979) 206-2224 Mon-Fri: 10AM-5PM Sun: 12Noon-5PM See us on Facebook Kat’s Antiques

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up and down. Some visitors just hug her with all the love in their hearts. It’s amazing and makes it all worth what we do,” says Faith.

Tragically, Peanut passed away on July 4th and the outpouring of support from her fans was felt deeply by her barnyard family.

NOT YOUR TYPICAL FARM

One thing visitors will notice is that Frerichs Dairy is very different from most farms. “We practice Regenerative Farming and are beyond organic,” explains Ralph. “Regenerative farming is the practice of building the ecosystem that exists beneath the surface of the soil. The better the soil, the better the grass, the better the forage for the cows which equals amazing raw milk.”

Adopting a no-till planting philosophy, they plant directly into the existing cover crop—or grass. The goal is to capture all the carbon and return it back to the soil. “We use even fewer chemicals or none that would be allowed in organic farming. We have not used artificial fertilizer or weed killers on our farm for 20 years,” adds Robert.

Additionally, their milking herd is 100% grass-fed. This means their milking herd of Jersey cows is rotated to new a new paddock every day. “Our family dairy farm is doing something that only a handful of dairy farms do in the United States,” says Ralph. “We feed no grain. It is a more common practice on dairies in New Zealand.”

All admit that farming isn’t easy, and this makes it even more challenging. “This practice is very unusual for our area and sets us apart,” Robert says. “Many people are trying to avoid certain grains or want no grain-fed at all and we meet that niche market.”

Pastured organic eggs, organic whole chickens, pork are all available for purchase at their on-site farm store. Texas Jersey cheese is available in Monterey jack, pepper jack, sharp white cheddar, mild cheddar, and jalapeno cheddar. And of course, raw Jersey milk.

“Raw milk from a cow on an all-grass grazed diet is more nutrientdense and is higher in Vitamin A, Vitamin D, Vitamin K, Omega 3, and CLA,” Ralph adds.

Newly available this year is a cut flower garden. “It’s been a huge learning curve, but the flowers are so worth it,” says Faith. While they are available to purchase in the farm store, they’ll need a 24hour notice to cut and arrange.

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One of the few grass-only dairies in the U.S., The Jersey Barnyard has become a destination not only for neighboring cities but attracts visitors from across the country.

BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS

Even though life on the farm can seem like never-ending work, partnering together as a family and reaping the rewards together has woven the fabric of Frerichs generations together. “There are certainly times when all of the cows get out when you are leaving for a special event like a wedding,” laughs Faith. “But some days I just look out over the farm and can’t believe I am part of this.”

The family and staff work hard to care for the animals and maintain the property with the goal that each of their guests leaves having “the best experience ever.”

The Jersey Barnyard has been building relationships and friendships with customers for 24 years and always looks forward to greeting its guests. “We love seeing them return when we haven’t seen them for a bit, and we meet a lot of new people. Our farm has become a family favorite for many.”

Being able to open to the public again following the restrictions of Covid-19 was a moment Faith remembers well. “I was working on a project inside and heard laughter outside. I stopped what I was doing and headed out to watch families enjoying our space,” she recalls. “It had been rather quiet, and the farm was buzzing that day.

It was awesome!”

Hearing the laughter and seeing children running around enjoying the animals has always been a high reward for the Frerichs family.

“While working on the farm, I’m also able to observe tours taking place,” Robert says. “It’s a joy for me to watch families interact with the animals.”

When visitors come to The Jersey Barnyard, they not only pet animals but learn about dairy farming and often come to appreciate the hard work that is involved in farming. “To have a visitor realize that makes me feel so appreciated in what we do to provide the quality experience and food.” And for many, they get to cross “milking a cow” off their bucket list.

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Farmer’s Market every Saturday from 9 am – 12 pm Pumpkin Patch last week of September through October Pumpkin Painting every Saturday in October from 10 am – 12 pm Gourdy’s Pumpkin Run 5K October 16th at 8:30 am.

Easter Egg Hunt April 16th at 10:30 am.

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ST. MARKS MEDICAL CENTER A Top 100 Rural and Community Hospital of America

Whether temporarily escaping the hustle and bustle of big city life, seeking a new place for your family to call home, or opportunity to start your business, access to excellent health care is a criti-cal consideration. Fayette and Lee Counties, and the surrounding region, are fortunate to be sup-ported by the team at St. Mark’s Medical Center in La Grange.

Built on Quality and Outcomes

Opened in 2005, St. Mark’s Medical Center (SMMC) is a modern facility the likes of which are not common in rural America.

With 65-beds, this 100,000-square-foot complex is not-for-profit, and provides comprehensive healthcare in central Texas. Priding themselves in offering local, top-level acute care, the facility was recently named among the Top 100 Rural and Community Hospitals in America, as scored by the Chartis Group, a leading healthcare advisory and analytics firm.

Of the 2,200 rural and community hospitals measured, SMMC’s index rank was the 89th percentile, outperforming 1,958 rural and community hospitals.“This top ranking further validates what our community experiences every day,” said Mark Kimball, President and CEO of the facility.

Kimball is a veteran of rural health care leadership, and joined SMMC in 2020 with more than 20 years of ex-perience.

Access to a Full Spectrum of Care

Whether arriving through the emergency department or for scheduled care, services that you may be surprised to find in a smaller community hospital include: • MRI • CT • Nuclear medicine • Ultrasound • Mammography • Bone density • Vascular studies • Sleep studies; and • Echo cardiograph SMMC’s acute care offerings also might surprise a new visitor.

Included are a wide list of general inpatient and outpatient surgical

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services, as well as specialty services that living or visiting in other rural areas would require long travel to receive, such as: endoscopic, gynecologic, podiatry, ENT, cardiology, and orthopedics.

Fostering an Active Life

Orthopedics and follow-up therapy are two of the key specialties at SMMC that innovation and technological advancements help to encourage a high quality of life here, whether living, working or playing. “Our amazing regional outdoor activities are appealing to families, retirees and seasoned travelers,” said Kimball. “It is extremely convenient to have this continuum of care close to home,“ Kimball added.

Services offered at St. Mark’s, include:

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• Sports Medicine: ACL Reconstruction, Meniscus, Ligament Repair, Rotator Cuff Repair, Shoulder Instability • Joint Replacement: Total Knee, Total Hip, Total Shoulder, Reverse Shoulder • Arthritis Management • Hand: Carpal Tunnel, Trigger Finger, Thumb Arthritis • Foot and Ankle: Tendinitis, Arthritis, Arthroscopic Treatment • Trauma/Fractures; and • Tendinitis/Bursitis

“Long-distance travel is difficult on both the patient and family,” adds Tammy Hartfield, RN, Chief Nursing Officer at SMMC. “Having it all here at St. Mark’s and provided by caring, local staff, can make all the difference in a positive experience.”

Other follow-up care programs available at St. Mark’s include cardiac rehab and wound care.

Care for the Stubbornest of Wounds

SMMC’s growing Wound Care Center outpatient clinic helps those suffering from wounds that re-fuse to heal despite conventional treatment or resulting from chronic diseases or other treatment.

Open since August of 2020, the center treats patients with slowhealing wounds from an injury, surgical procedure, or infectious disease. In some cases, the patient may have a wound that is not visible, such as due to radiation therapy. Or healing may be compromised due to a condition such as diabetes.

Ready to respond to healt h emergencies

Care Beyond the SMMC Walls

An important partnership that further bolster’s SMMC’s offering is its clinical affiliation with St. Da-vid's HealthCare in Austin, TX. SMMC has access to their experts in clinical program development, quality management staff resources, research and clinical trials, continuing education, specialists network, and more. “And since our providers know one another, they can easily and confidently consult and refer patients for needed care,” added Kimball.

When Speed is Critical

Some patients need expedited travel to SMMC, and Fayette and Lee Counties are fortunate to have access to excellent EMS and air ambulance providers. “Strong relationships with these important units are invaluable to a rural area when miles = minutes that can make the difference,” says Kimball.

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The clinic staff works closely with the patient’s primary care provider or other specialists as needed to facilitate the patient’s healing. And patients can self-refer to the clinic by calling 979-242-2104.

Care with Compassion

SMMC is already a local favorite that grows in popularity as visitors become patients. And the team at SMMC is ready and waiting for them when they do. Many are life-long residents — or got here as soon as they could — and enjoy knowing the patients they care for, and seeing them and their families in the community. Get to know us. You’ll be glad that you did.

St. Mark’s Medical Center is located at One St. Mark’s Place in La Grange, TX, 78495. 979-242-2200. smmctx.org.

AWARD-WINNING HOMETOWN HEALTHCARE St. Mark's Medical Center Named a 2021 Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital

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The Chartis Center for Rural Health has confirmed what we’ve always known. St. Mark’s has a top-notch healthcare team that delivers excellent healthcare. This national recognition wouldn’t be possible without team members who give their best each day and the steadfast support of this community.

To learn more about St. Mark’s physicians and services, visit www.smmctx.org.

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TRAIL OF LIGHTS 2021 at Kreische Brewery and Monument Hill

The grounds of Kreische Brewery and Monument Hill State Historic Sites will be transformed with beautiful holiday lights during the evenings in December. This year, guests can enjoy the traditional activities for five nights on the weekends with special Victorian exhibits in the Kreische House, musical entertainment, crafts, visits with Santa, and refreshments. Then, on the week of Christmas, the grounds will be open for the illuminated walking trail only. “So much goes into setting up the lights that we are excited to be able to offer these extra nights for guests to just enjoy the beauty and tranquility of the grounds,” said Dr. Marsha Hendrix, site manager.

died during the Dawson Massacre of September 1842 and the illfated Mier expedition of November 1842, also known as the “black bean” incident. The sites also include recreational opportunities for hiking and picnicking. For more information visit www. visitkreischebrewery.com.

The traditional Trail of Lights will be open 5:30-8:00pm on the evenings of December 4, 10-11, and 17-18. Trail of Lights Encore nights will be December 19-23 from 5:30-8:00pm. Online ticket sales are available at friendsofkreischebrewery.org/trailoflights. Call (979) 968-5658 to get more information.

Kreische Brewery and Monument Hill State Historic Sites are two of the 33 historic sites operated by the Texas Historical Commission. Kreische Brewery tells the real story of master stonemason and German immigrant, Heinrich Kreische and his family, who built a large home and one of the first commercial breweries in Texas. Monument Hill tells the story of the men who

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SCHULENBURG Schulenburg’s Stanzel Model Aircraft Museum

Schulenburg is a city known for its German, Austrian, and Czech culture. It is home to the Texas Polka Music Museum, which honors Texas polka bands and musicians of Czech, German and Polish ancestry. Enjoy the Painted Churches Tour, the Stanzel Model Aircraft Museum, and visit local Vineyards & Wineries. The population was 2,852 at the 2010 census.

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to Schulenburg

“Halfway to Everywhere” is the best way to describe Schulenburg. We are half way to Houston, San Antonio, Austin and Victoria - you might even say halfway to heaven being the “Home of the Painted Churches.” When you meet in the middle, - you will find friendly folks, famous cooking and some of the most beautiful countryside around.

Schulenburg’s heritage is rich in history, fellowship and tradition. Our history began in 1873 with the arrival of the railroad. Businesses began and faithful followers moved to town. The predominately German and Czech heritage folks thrived on hard work and building their town and homes. They were just as committed to building churches, schools and community meeting places with much music and good fellowship throughout. We continue that tradition today with our annual Schulenburg Sausagefest held in the Spring which highlights the Czech and German heritage with a sausage cook-off and polka music. The annual Schulenburg Festival is held on the first weekend of August and features three fun-filled days of family entertainment.

Our town is fortunate to have a variety of locally owned businesses and shops, restaurants, cafes and eateries, meat markets and bakeries and churches of all faiths.

We have something for everyone. We have parks and fitness centers, walking and jogging trails and activities for the young and old. We have hotels and Air B & Bs. History is abundant with the Schulenburg Historical Museum, the Texas Polka Museum and the Stanzel Model Airplane Museum. The Schulenburg Public Library is one of most technology advanced libraries. “Schulenburg” is German for “school house” - and here we are, home of the Schulenburg High School Shorthorns and Lady Horns, the Saint Rose of Lima Cardinals and Blinn Junior College.

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Sincerely, Elaine Kocian, Schulenburg Mayor

Schulenburg’s Sengelmann Hall

“Whether it’s a day trip or a weekend getaway - Schulenburg is the place to be - ‘cause most don’t want to leave! Come see us.”

- Mayor Elaine Kocian

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SCHULENBURG Places to Eat, Stay, Worship & Play

EVENTS

Original Kountry Bakery 110 Kessler Ave.

Hattie’s Haus 12020 FM 1383

PJ Fresh Marketplace 709 US-77

Holiday Inn Express & Suites 200 Heinrich St.

November Schulenburg Wine Walk November 6

Real Deal Papa Soul Food 30 East Ave.

Klekar-Gin Farm 5921 Klekar-Gin Rd.

Holiday in the Country Arts & Crafts November 14

Rise & Stein 610 Lyons Ave.

Middle Creek Place 2301 Demel Rd.

Shop Schulenburg Days November 26-December 17

Subway 14 North Kessler Ave.

Paradise Hill Rental 2700 Bruno Rd.

December Shop Schulenburg Days November 26-December 17

T&T Super Donuts 304 Kessler Ave.

Rosie's Homestead 1111 Freyburg-Engle Rd.

Taco Bell 709 US-77

Schulenburg RV Park 65 N Kessler Ave.

The Garden Co. Marketplace & Cafe 217 Kessler Ave.

Squawk & Skedaddle Campground 2466 Bryant Rd.

Tillie’s Cafe 621 North Main St.

Summit House 508 Summit St.

Tito’s Cafe 405 Summit St.

The Gathering at Mulberry Creek 5718 Kainer Rd.

October Turtle Wing Monster Dash October 16

Santa’s Party in the Park December 4 January Turtle Wing Toast January 27

RESTAURANTS Auntie Anne’s 709 US-77

Cajun Cookers on the Geaux 701 South Main St. Cinnabon 709 US-77 City Market 109 Kessler Ave. Dairy Queen 77 North Kessler Ave. Faith’s Barbeque 609 Kessler Ave. From Scratch Foods 610 Lyons Ave. Lucy Tequilas 50 Kessler Ave. Mi Casita Restaurant 514 Summit St. Momma’s at Sengelmann 531 North Main St. Oakridge Smokehouse Restaurant 712 US-77

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Tom’s BBQ 1306 Lyons Ave. Vicenza’s Italian 746 East US Hwy 90 Whataburger 40 North Kessler Ave.

LODGING

3 Oaks RV Resort 55 East Ave. Americas Best Value Inn 205 West Interstate 10 Frontage Rd. Best Western Plus Schulenburg Inn & Suites 101 Huser Blvd.

Das Meyer Haus 527 Anderson St. Executive Inn & Suites 800 US-77 Farmhouse & Cabin at Freyburg Abbotts Grove School Rd.

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The Roost at Mulberry Creek 3537 Smith-Marek Rd. The Otto House (Airbnb) The Stopover (Airbnb) Vintage Texas Charmer (Airbnb)

CHURCHES

Catholic Sts. Cyril & Methodius Dubina Sun. Mass 8:45 a.m.

(979) 725-6715 St. John the Baptist Catholic Church Ammannsville Sun. Mass 9:30 a.m.

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church 7026 FM 957 shcatholicchurch.org (361) 798-5888

St. Mary’s Catholic, High Hill Sat. Mass 6:30 p.m. & Wed. Mass 7 a.m. stmary-highhill.com (979) 561-8455 St. Rose of Lima 1010 Lyons Ave. Sat. Mass 5 p.m., Sun. Mass 7:30 a.m. & 10 a.m., Noon Spanish Mass strosecatholic.org (979) 743-3117 Lutheran United Evangelical Lutheran Swiss Alp Worship 9:15 a.m.

Sunday School 10:15 a.m.

(979) 247-4151 Zion Lutheran 103 Keuper Ave. Sunday School 9 a.m.

Worship 10 a.m. zionschulenburg.org (979) 743-3842 Methodist First United Methodist 209 North Upton Ave. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Worship 10:30 a.m.

(979) 743-3333 Freyburg United Methodist 4520 FM 2238 Worship 8:30 a.m. freyburgumc.org (512) 923-1214 Presbyterian St. Paul Presbyterian 712 Summit St. Adult Bible Study 9:30 a.m.

Worship 10:30 a.m.

(979) 743-3426 Others Crossroads Christian Fellowship Contemporary Worship, Non-Denominational 701 Lyons Ave. Bible Study 9:30 a.m.

Worship.10:30a.m. ccfellowship.net (979) 743-7774 Temple Israel of Schulenburg 211 Baumgarten St. High Holy Days, Pesach Kabbalat Shabbat templeisrael.webs.com

Destination SCHULENBURG THE FLOWER BOX 615 N Main St, Schulenburg (979) 743-3219 theflowerbox_schulenburg@verizon.net www.schulenburgflorist.com M-F 9-5 & Sat. 9-1 Closed Sunday

THE GATHERING AT MULBERRY CREEK 5718 Kainer Road, Schulenburg 903-850-7499 14 beds, 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, up to 18 guests evolvevacationrental.com/428576 thegathering5718@gmail.com

THE ROOST AT MULBERRY CREEK 3537 Smith-Marek Road, Schulenburg 903-850-7499 3 queen beds, 2 twin beds, 2 bedroom, 2 baths, up to 8 guests evolvevacationrental.com/443624 thegathering5718@gmail.com

SQUAWK & SKEDADDLE CAMPGROUND 2466 Bryant Road, Schulenburg (361) 596-3513 www.snscamping.com

GRAHMANN’S TRUE VALUE HARDWARE 515 N Main St, Schulenburg (979) 743-4332 www.facebook.com/GrahmannsTrueValue Clothing | Hardware | Plumbing | Paint Giftware | Houseware | & so much more

M-F 8-5:30 & Sat. 8-1:30 Closed Sunday

ORIGINAL KOUNTRY BAKERY 110 N. Kessler Ave., Schulenburg (979) 743-4342 theoriginalkountrybakery.com M-F 5AM - 4PM Sat 5AM - 2PM

SVETLIK FARM 2616 FM 2672, Schulenburg (979) 743 3219 info@svetlikfarm.com www.svetlikfarm.com

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Schulenburgs Beautiful

PAINTED CHURCHES Schulenburg is home to some of the most unique churches in the world WRITTEN BY KARA KOETHER

St. Mary’s Catholic Church | Praha St. Mary’s Catholic Church was dedicated under the name Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and is located three miles east of Flatonia in Praha, Texas. St. Mary’s Parish was established in 1855 and the church was later built on a tract of land which was donated in 1865. A small frame hut was initially built to offer mass.

The present St. Mary’s Catholic Church is the oldest of the four famous painted churches in Fayette County, built in 1895.

Sts. Cyril & Methodius Cat holic Church in Dubina, Texas

The stone used to build the church came from a quarry in Muldoon about 20 miles from the church; the people took their wagons and tools to the quarry and brought back giant blocks of stone, and then chiseled away until they had the right size stones to build the church. Many courthouses in Texas are built from the same stone, as well as the Galveston Sea Wall.

St. Mary’s Catholic Church is a Gothic Revival structure, and the steeple and windows point to God. The steeple itself is very high, and when the time came for someone to climb the steeple to place the cross at the top, no one wanted to do it. The community didn’t have any steeplejacks, so they asked for a volunteer–but none came forward because they were afraid of climbing so high. Finally, a family proclaimed that they would give a keg of beer to anyone that volunteered to climb up and place the cross. Shortly after the

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announcement, an unnamed man showed up, bravely climbed the steeple, placed the cross, and came back down to claim his prize before leaving.

The doors of the church are painted with portraits of St. Peter, St. Paul, St. Cyril, and St. Methodius, who were very important to the Czechs. On the inside, there are sculptures of Jesus on the cross, paintings of Jesus giving sight to the blind man, the Father and the Prodigal Son, and St. John listening to the confession of Our Lady of Bohemia. There are also stations of the cross placed all around the church, which all came from Rome. And in the extensive renovations that took place a couple of years ago in 2016, the original hardwood longleaf pine flooring was uncovered.

When the Czechs finished the church, they wanted it painted on the inside, and it was very important to them to have a very good artist, which was hard to find in 1895. They found a wonderful, famous Swiss artist in San Antonio, who came and painted as Michelangelo would have painted the Sistine Chapel–on his back. It has never been repainted since then. The Praha church still holds the beauty, hard work, and memories that have been put forth by its ancestors who lived there.

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St. Mary’s Cath olic Church in High Hill, Texas

More information can be found in the video tour recorded live by The Fayette County Record by searching “Fayette County Record Praha Church” on Facebook.

Sts. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church | Dubina Today’s Sts. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church was built in 1911 in a grove of ancient oaks; in fact, “Dubina” translates to “oak grove.” Interestingly enough, the church did exist before 1911.

The original church was built in 1877, and in 1890 the church was even expanded to serve over 600 families. Unfortunately, a tropical storm completely destroyed the original church and it had to be rebuilt from the ground up. This is why the plaque on the front of the church reads 1911. Today, an average of a little over 50 families attend the church on a regular basis.

Luckily, a few items were able to be salvaged from the original church, including the iron cross that is perched on the top of Sts. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church. It was made by a freed African American slave by the name of Tom Lee, who was a blacksmith.

They were also able to salvage the chandelier and a few of the nativity scenes inside the church. A couple of the original pews were also spared, which sit in the upstairs section; however, they aren’t a part of the regular tour.

In the foyer and throughout the church, there is beautiful painted stenciling on the walls. The altars at the front of the church were imported from Europe. They were able to ship freight from the New York harbor to the Galveston Bay, and then bring it as far west as Dubina by the railroad. Even the stations of the cross were brought from Europe, so all of the wording on the sculptures are written in Czech.

When the church was celebrating their 75th year of operation, they decided to clean up the church a bit. Some of the parishioners whitewashed the whole church without realizing the significance of the painted ceiling. Ed Janecka noticed that there was something different about the church, so he led the restoration. It took until 1983 for the church to be complete restored under the supervision of an art conservator. It was during this restoration that the 24 karat gold stars on the ceiling ‘came out.’ There are at least 3,000 stars.

Each star is not only a Star of David as we know it today, but the six points represent the six attributes of God: love, majesty, justice, wisdom, mercy, and power. The six points also represent the six days that it took God to create the earth.

Every first Sunday in July, Dubina hosts their annual church feast.

Each year, thousands of people congregate on the grounds to enjoy a wonderful fried chicken meal and a variety of games and activities for adults and children alike. Between four and five thousand plates are sold each year.

More information can be found in the video tour recorded live by

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The Praha Cemetery, which was dedicated in 1865, is home to a monument that honors nine young men who lost their lives on the battlefields in World War II. Each year on the Sunday before Veteran’s Day, a memorial service is held in remembrance of those brave men who fought for their country. August 15 is a Holy Day of Obligation for the Assumption of Mary each year. On this day, Praha holds its “Prazka Pout,” which means “homecoming,” and is an annual feast, or church picnic.

The Fayette County Record by searching “Fayette County Record Dubina Church” on Facebook.

St. Mary Catholic Church | High Hill St. Mary Catholic Church in High Hill is known as “The Queen of the Painted Churches” in The Painted Churches of Texas tour, and is listed in the National Registry of Historic Places. It’s located three miles north of Schulenburg in an area called High Hill, which was established over 150 years ago. St. Mary in High Hill is dramatically different from the other painted churches, as it is much larger and built with brick, as opposed to some of the others, which are wooden. St. Mary in High Hill is also a mission church of St. Rose of Lima, which means there is no priest living on the grounds. There are two priests in Schulenburg that have a huge territory, who are not itinerant nor traveling priests, but have assigned parishes that they serve. Today, the building that was once the priest’s home now serves as the gift shop for the painted churches, and is open in conjunction with the tours.

The church that stands today is the third church to be built on the site. The first two were made of wood before the congregations outgrew them and had to rebuild. The first was built in 1869, and the second, larger church was built in 1876.

When it came time for the final rebuild, the Bishop said that he wouldn’t bless the church unless it was made from brick or stone because he remembered the churches in the area that had been destroyed by storms and fires. The bricks were handmade down at Foster’s Creek and the stone on the outside of the church was quarried at Muldoon.

The second church featured the addition of stained-glass windows imported from Europe, which were built in 1899 and stored in a barn until they were able to be moved into the newest and largest building, which was built in 1906 and painted in 1912. They display

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incredible detail that simply cannot be found anymore. The names on the bottom of the windows are the names of the families who sponsored each window. The windows incorporated a lot of the symbolism that is important to Catholics. For example, the window above the confessional portrays the Eye of the Divine Providence, which is the “all-seeing eye of God.” The hollow, wooden pillars spaced throughout the interior of the church are, in typical Gothic revival style, supporting the vaulted ceilings of the church. They were painted with turkey feathers to give them the appearance of being made of stone. There are statues of many saints mounted on the pillars, with the male on the right of the center aisle and the females on the left. This is also the manner in which the congregation divided up when attending services for many years; women sat in the pews on the left and men sat on the right.

There are also many beautiful paintings on the walls above the stained-glass windows, again depicting significant images that are symbolic to Catholics. For example, one is of a pelican with blood dripping from her beak because it is said that a pelican will peck her breast to draw her own blood in order to feed her chicks until her own death if necessary, which is symbolic of Jesus giving his life for God’s people.

Take a tour

The painted churches are a worldclass treasure that Fayette County is fortunate enough to be able to call their own. Tours of Fayette County’s painted churches can be booked by contacting the Schulenburg Chamber of Commerce at (979) 743-4514.

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CARMINE

Carmine Visitors Center

Ledbetter Lane of

Lights

The City of Carmine is known for the Texas Basketball Museum, operated by Bob Springer. The museum showcases Texas High School Basketball state titles and trophies, a Hall of Fame room, and exhibits of players who became pros. Enjoy shopping in the antiques shops in town or visit the City Park, created by donations of land to the city by the Albers and Muehlbrad families.

The park was dedicated in 1982. The population was 250 at the 2010 census.

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to Carmine

Carmine is located in the far northeastern corner of Fayette County next to US Hwy 290, approximately half-way between Houston and Austin. Carmine, with a population of 258 folks, is a small town with a big heart. The city has a beautiful city park where one can relax and experience our small-town atmosphere. Carmine offers fine dining or refreshments for the busy traveler passing through. There are also cozy bed and breakfasts for those who wish to spend time shopping the various antique stores, visiting museums, or exploring the many historical sites in the general area, which makes for a perfect weekend

CARMINE MAYOR LETTER

WELCOME

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Sincerly, Wade Eilers, Mayor

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“For whatever occasion that brings you to Fayette County, on behalf of Carmine’s local citizens and businesses, we extend to you a big warm Texas welcome.” - Mayor Wade Eilers

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Places to Eat, Stay, Worship & Play EVENTS

October Carmine Night Out with Flag Retirement Ceremony October 7

Fiddlin’ Round Ranch 6970 Round Top Rd. Hillside Acres on 237 1970 Koether Rd.

Fall Antiques Show October 14-October 31

Pecan Grove Inn 233 Augsburg St.

Carmine Night Out October 14

Prairie Wind Farm 4507 Havemann Rd.

Martin Luther Lutheran Church Harvest Festival October 17

Reindeer Ranch at Round Top 1000 Deer Haven Rd.

Carmine VFD Annual Halloween Gathering October 31 December The “Polar Express” Christmas Fest December 5 February Bob Springer’s Sweetheart Classic Car Show February 12

RESTAURANTS

JW’s Steakhouse 122 South Hauptstrasse St. The Village Market 115 West Sylvan St.

Nearby Stuermer Store 100 East Highway 290 at FM 1291 Ledbetter, TX 78946

River Oaks Farms at Round Top 2156 Highway 237 Rocking Horse Retreat 2655 Homeyer Mountain Rd. Round Top-Carmine RV Park 249 Dixieland RV Park Ln. Round Top Royale 6880 Round Top Rd. Solid Rock Ranch 1324 Schoenberg Rd. The Bunkhouse 12330 Young Circle The Front Porch 12135 Young Circle The Vintage Hideaway 3820 Schoenst Rd.

LODGING

Amazing Grace Cottage 1400 Klatt Rd.

Nearby Double Tree Ranch 5849 West FM 1291 Ledbetter

Busted Oak Cellars 6195 Round Top Rd.

Ideker’s Country House 340 Greens Creek Road Ledbetter

Cala Lily 215 North Hauptstrasse St.

Little Oaks Lodging 7908 Goehring Road Ledbetter

Carmine Coop 1318 Spur 458

Stable House at Ledbetter 1365 FM 180 Ledbetter

CHURCHES

Lutheran Martin Luther Lutheran 211 Luther Ln. Saturday Worship 6 p.m.

Sunday School 9 a.m.

Worship 10 a.m. mllccarmine.com (979) 278-3388 Waldeck Lutheran Waldeck Worship 8 a.m.

Sunday School 9:15 a.m.

(979) 249-3802

FESTIVALS Fall Antiques Show October 14-October 31 It's the fall edition of the world-famous Round Top Antiques Show. Shop the more than 100 antique venues across Round Top, Carmine, Burton, Warrenton, and Winedale area. It is nationally recognized as one of the largest antique markets in America, drawing thousands of dealers to tents, fields, and buildings.

Martin Luther Lutheran Church Harvest Festival October 17 Worship and dine with the family at the Carmine Hall, located at 300 N. Hauptstrasse St. They will be serving their traditional kettlefried chicken with side dishes. There will be a live and silent auction along with children’s activities. Come and enjoy the season!

The “Polar Express” Christmas Fest December 5 Carmine Chamber of Commerce presents its annual Carmine Christmas Fest at the Carmine Hall. This year’s theme is “Polar Express” with lots of activities for children. They can “ride” in the “Polar Express” and visit with Santa.

Enjoy kettle-cooked beef stew or eat an oldfashioned hamburger & chips. Shop for unique and exciting Christmas gifts at the many special booths & bid at the silent auction.

Cottages on Cedar Creek 1040 Carmine Cemetery Rd. Falcon Hill 7615 Kieke Rd.

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Antiques

Round Top Lighte

d Christmas Parade

Round Top is well-known for interesting events. Round Top Antiques Fair is an outdoor gathering of antiques dealers and customers each year in the spring and fall.

The Round Top Festival Institute is a training ground for young musicians. The Shakespeare at Winedale program is administered by the University of Texas at Austin English Department. The town is also known for Moore’s Fort, the oldest building in Fayette County, which was moved there from La Grange. The population was 90 at the 2010 census.

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Surrounded by rolling hills, majestic live oaks and a strong sense of community, Round Top is truly a magical place! Our town offers so much to explore—all while retaining its historic character and charm.

Boutique shops, one of a kind galleries, delicious restaurants, relaxing B&Bs, an incredible concert hall, it’s world-famous antique shows and a soon to open brewery make Round Top a destination one can’t miss! Whether it’s a day trip or long weekend, come visit us soon and discover the “Round Top Magic” for yourself!

Sincerly, Mark Massey, Round Top Mayor

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WELCOME

Round Top Lighted Christmas Parade

Round Top’s Henkel Square

“Whether it’s a day trip or long weekend, come visit us soon and discover the “Round Top Magic” for yourself!”

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Places to Eat, Stay, Worship & Play EVENTS

October Fall Antiques Show October 14-October 31

Kobza Haus 302 S. White St.

Big Sky Barndominium 1919 Rohde Rd.

Lone Star Farm 2218 Hartfield Road

Black Dog Cabins 3643 Noak Rd.

My Red Bird Farm 3942 Hartfield Rd.

Cot-N-Coffee at Walhalla 1724 West FM 1291

Oaks Bones 2117 FM 1457

Coyote Station Lodging 701 North Highway 237

Rancho Pillow 11222 Schuster Rd.

Popi Burger 104 North Washington St.

Crazy Cow Ranch Marburger Ln.

Round Top Coffee Shop 111 West Wantke St.

Dippel’s RV Park 702 Rohde Rd.

Rocky Creek Farms Barndominium 1530 Kneip Rd.

Round Top Mercantile 438 North Washington St.

Double K Lodging 9999 Klaus Rd.

Royers Pie Haven 190 Henkel Circle

Dragonfly Cottages & RV 4100 FM 2714

Royers Round Top Cafe 105 Main St.

Dragonfly Ranch 524 FM 954

The Garden Co. Feed & Firewater 104 West Wantke Rd.

Drift & Holler 1440 Texas Hwy. 237

Local Roots Cafe 102 North Live Oak St.

10th Annual OktoBierFest October 23

Lulu’s 204 East Mill St.

November Round Top Wine Fest November 5-7

Mandito’s 102 South Washington St.

24th Annual Theatre Forum at Round Top November 12-14 Houston Chamber Ringers Handbell Concert November 20 December Round Top Lighted Christmas Parade December 4 Nutcracker Ballet at Festival Hill December 11 Round Top Rifle Association’s New Year’s Eve Dance December 31 January Linda Patterson, Organ Recital January 1 Winter Antiques Show January 20-23 Celil and Amanda Refik Kaya, Classical Guitars January 29 February Library Fundraiser and Valentine's Day Concert at Festival Hill February 12 Mollie B & Squeezebox perform at Round Top Rifle Hall February 14 March James Dick Piano Recital at Festival Hill March 12 27th Annual Herbal Forum and Plant Sale March 18-19

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RESTAURANTS

Paw Paw’s Firehouse Cafe Chelsea’s Meadow 2290 South Highway 237

The Stone Cellar Pub & Round Top Dance Hall 550 North Washington St. Teague’s Tavern 105 North Live Oak St.

LODGING

Elisa’s Sunday Haus 611 Bybee Rd. Farmhouse Round Top 5686 FM-1457 Farmstead 219 FM 954

1852 Texas Historical House 301 South Washington St.

Festival Hill Lodging 248 Jaster Rd.

304 On The Hill 304 West Mill St.

Flophouze Hotel 1132 West FM 1291

A Light Unto My Path 2195 FM 1457

Good Haus Cottage 4749 South Highway 237

Abbie’s Addition RV Park & Guest Cottage 2336 South Highway 237

Gray Moss Farm 3233 State Hwy 237

Armandos Round Top Houses 304 South White St. Bediko’s International Retreat 475 West FM 1291

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Green Acres Bed & Breakfast 6621 FM 1457 Heaven and Earth Farm 5141 FM 1457 Hotel Lulu 204 E. Mill St.

Round Top Inn 407 South White St. Round Top Ranch Cottages 2545 Hwy. 237 Round Top’s Little Colony 2250 Hartfield Rd. Round Top RV Park 601 North Washington St. Stay in Round Top 2260 Harfield Rd. Stone Meadow 146 Rohde Rd. The Arbors 1503 North Hwy 237 The Blue Moon Cottage 151 Floyd Ln. The Cottages on Mill Creek 5696 Wagner Rd. The Creek at Round Top 3142 FM 1457 The Frenchie 311 North Live Oak St. The Ghost Haus 700 Rohde Rd. The Old Depot Vintage Market & RV Park 550 N. Washington St. The Poppy Round Top 2326 Texas 237

The Ridge at Round Top 125 Huenefeld Ln. The Silverspur at Round Top 7045 FM 954 The Vintage Round Top 1450 North Highway 237 Three Oaks Farm 5728 Highway 237 Wanda’s Haus 203 Bauer Rummel Rd. Wander Inn 1215 Highway 237 Wellspring Retreat 580 North Washington St. Whippoorwill Haus 2949 Kniep Rd. Windmill Ranch Retreat 740 Schmidt Ln.

Nearby Alpen Haus 8116 Bauer Rd. Oldenburg

Hillcrest Inn 4339 S. State Hwy 237 Warrenton, TX 78961 Lone Star Glamp Inn 4212 South Highway 237 Warrenton, TX 78961

CHURCHES

Baptist Big Spring Hill Baptist Oldenburg Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

Worship 11 a.m.

(979) 249-4006 Concord Baptist Church Worship 10:30 a.m. every second Sunday of the month Shared Lutheran Shared Lutheran Ministry of Fayette County St. John’s in Warrenton 4446 South State Highway 237 Worship 8:30 a.m. sharedlutheranministry.org (979) 249-3155 Lutheran Bethlehem Lutheran 412 South White St. Worship 9:30 a.m.

(979) 249-3686

Waldeck Lutheran Waldeck Worship 8 a.m.

Sunday School 9:15 a.m.

(979) 249-3802 Pentecost Crusade For Souls Ministry 5911 Wynne Ln. in Walhalla Worship noon 1st & 3rd Sunday (979) 249-3874 Others City of Refuge Holiness Church 437 North Washington Worship 11 a.m. cityofrefuge.org (979) 249-3197 RT Church Christian Fellowship 440 East Mill St. Sunday School 9:15 a.m.

Worship 10:45 a.m. roundtopchurch.org (979) 249-5085

FESTIVALS

Fall Antiques Show October 14-October 31 It's the fall edition of the worldfamous Round Top Antiques Show. Shop the more than 100 antique venues across Round Top, Carmine, Burton, Warrenton, and Winedale area. It is nationally

recognized as one of the largest antique markets in America, drawing thousands of dealers to tents, fields, and buildings.

OktoBierFest October 23 An annual event showcasing German tradition at its finest.

Hosted by the Round Top Schützen Verein at the historic Round Top Rifle Hall, the all-day event will feature German food, German music, and of course, German biers.

Round Top Wine Fest November 5-7 The Round Top Wine Fest is three incredible days of sipping, shopping, savoring, and celebrating in the town that’s bigtime small. Stop in and experience Round Top right. Cheers!

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PURE ART

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CHERYL LONG PURE ART GALLERY

Inspired Goods WRITTEN BY Michelle Leigh Smith

Cheryl Long combines her expertise in fine art and fashion to expand her artistic horizons, now with her own Pure Art gallery at 114 N. Live Oak on the Square in Fayetteville. Bringing a sophistication and in -depth look of beauty to the subjects, Long uses the strokes of her brushes to capture profound and majestic beauty in the energy of the moment, fusing all the elements into an amalgam. The end result is an artistic impression of distinctive beauty, the hallmark of her work. Her imagery is glorious.

Long’s first big show came in 1984, when she was invited by Laguna Gloria to show her work, Apocalyptic Afternoon. “Laguna Gloria was THE major Austin Museum and I was in my senior year at the University of Texas. Long was one of 24 artists to be chose by the Texas Fine Arts Association for the Texas Only show, juried by Fredericka Hunter of Houston. It was such a great honor!

“I was the only one in art class who wore skirts. I had an old lab coat that I wore over my dresses, which had full, layered lace underskirts. It was during Ralph Lauren’s prairie dress era.” While there, she assisted in teaching drawing and fashion design to art students while at UT and believes in giving back to her community.

After graduation, Long launched her fashion design career, at the peak of the Urban Cowboy movement. The movie’s Western couture inspired a new craze: the urban cowboy movement. Soon, everybody was wearing Western-style clothing like finely stitched shirts and pricey cowboy boots, whether or not they had spent any time on a ranch. The Wranglers, cowboy boots, and leather accessories of Urban Cowboy provided an authentic and allAmerican alternative. To many, it was a refreshing change. Bolo ties and cowboy boots were suddenly haute couture. Ralph Lauren collections from the early Eighties boasted thousand-dollar prairie dresses and silver belt buckles inlaid with turquoise. Long’s vintage minks for fall are a nod to a time when

women really dressed for events, and a much welcome return after months of WFH. Long’s collection grew to include her Pure West mixed media photographs, to which she applied a single touch of color. She captured images of working cowboys on the great, sprawling ranches of the West, from Wyoming to Texas. Her pieces were favorites of celebrities from Brad and Kimberly Paisley, Andie McDowell, Jane Seymour and Clint Eastwood. “I met Clint in Texas while he was filming A Perfect World with Kevin Costner and he began collecting my art,” Long says.

She’s been invited to the swank Jackson Hole, Wyoming Western Show and to the inaugural galas of both President George H.W. Bush and his son, where she represented Texas artists. Her work has also been shown at the Fred Siegel Gallery in Los Angeles, and in upscale shops in Denver, Vail and Aspen, Colorado.

“My priority for our new gallery is art,” says Long. “I set art aside for 30 years while building my wholesale fashion company, Pure West.

That stated, when I was doing photographic calendar work for the Western Horseman Magazine, a friend who noticed the spirit of my photographs told me I should put them on T-shirts. That started that with my cowboy photos... documenting historic ranches with proficiency and those that continue traditional cowboying to this day.”

“I copyrighted black and white photos with on touch of color, Pure West was born, and evolved into a full clothing line,” Long says. She earned countless honors and awards.

The pandemic found her spending more time talking with her customers and deciding to focus on her painting. She opened Pure

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Art in October of 2020 in downtown Fayetteville, bringing art to a community rich in Texas history. With a reputation based on warm, personal service and one-of-a-kind collectible works of art, Long’s gallery has become an essential not-to-be missed destination.

Although she very much marches to her own muse, she’s fallen into the rhythm of the locals, supporting special events. She has also been showing at the Paper City Magazine venue, The Halles at the annual Round Top Antique Show. Her collection will be on display there October 16-30. Her art gallery in Fayetteville is open by chance or appointment.

“I’m most proud of being chosen to exhibit as a Texas artist at two presidential inaugurations in Washington, DC.,” she says. For seven years running, Long was asked to participate in the juried Western Design Conference American designer show in Jackson Hole, WY. “My fascination and obsession with antique fabrics led into one-ofa-kind wearables found on my timeless brand, Pure Vintage,” she says.

Her paintings have been showcased at the Harry Ransom Center at the University of Texas, in J.P. Bryan’s Torch Energy corporate headquarters, the Altermann and Morris Gallery in Santa Fe, NM and Houston, the E.S. Lawrence Gallery in Taos, NM and Aspen, in the offices of Ralph Lauren and Paine Webber in New York City and in the Compaq headquarters. She won “Best of Show” in the Durango Photographic Salon in Durango, CO and first place out of 903 entries in the Pentax Kodak “Celebrate the West” photo contest for American West Magazine.

“Creating unique works – whether in her photographs or her painting is something in her that Cheryl has to do,” observes her longtime partner, Kenneth. “She is inspired by beauty and she pursues it.”

The Pure Art Gallery is an enclave of serenity, located within an easy drive to prestigious shopping, sporting event facilities, golf, art, entertainment venues, and major business corridors of both Houston and Austin. Originally, a Houston girl, Long’s ties to Texas history run deep. There’s an elementary school named for her dad’s family, Metzler Elementary, 8500 W. Rayford in Tomball. “It was named that because my family was one of the first groups of German settlers that landed in Galveston,” she says. “They were also the first family of doctors who settled in the area.”

Long serves on the historic and cemetery commissions in Bastrop, where she now resides in Bastrop. She lives in a home built in the 1800s.

She has a large collection of vintage Native American turquoise that has created its own loyal following and this fall, she’ll show vintage minks along with designer couture and authentic western shirts for men and women. Long also designs custom hats with antique Louis Vuitton hatbands. Unique antique collectible items create by Long have become much sought after. The buzz continues to build as more collectors discover the gallery and commission new pieces for their homes and offices.

Today, Pure Art attracts travelers from the Texas Triangle and points beyond. Find her in the Paper City magazine shopping venue during Round Top Antiques Show.

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Dusting off the magic at the

WANDER INN

Junk Gypsy sisters Amie and Jolie Sikes put down roots in Round Top

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Country Delight takes its inspiration, and its name, from one of their favorite finds ever—a rusty metal sign with “Country Delight” emblazoned across it. While the sign serves a dual purpose as the headboard, a vintage-cut loveseat doubles as a footboard. And to prevent lost travelers, large marquee letters spelling G-Y-P-S-Y light your path.

By now it’s too late. You’re under the spell and there’s no turning back. Welcome to the Wander Inn—a place where ramblers and adventures are not only received but expected.

But, because every cowgirl has her secrets, you’ll need to book a chat session in the Star House to hear about the rest.

Finding Mayberry

Though they claim to be inexperienced as hoteliers, the Junk Gypsies have traveled extensively and feel they have a pulse on what their guests are looking for when they grace their front porch steps.

It’s been nearly two decades since the Sikes sisters dusted off their boots in Round Top for the first time, drawn in by the famous Texas Antiques Week. The lure of the flea market and the magic of Round Top captured their hearts and years later, they planted some of their gypsy roots in the Texas town.

“It seemed crazy then. And to some, it still seems crazy; moving to and putting a business in a town with a population of 90,” recalls Jolie Sikes. But at the end of the day, we knew that we didn’t just want to be in the country, we had to be in the country. We wanted Junk Gypsy to be in the country, where she belonged.”

Driven by the need for less concrete, more trees, and the ability to see stars, Amie and Jolie began to build their community among their newfound love of Texas’ Mayberry.

Story to Tell

“The Wander Inn found us, I guess you’d say,” Amie recalls. “We weren’t in the market to buy an inn, nor had the thought ever crossed our minds. But then when it happened, we realized it was the one thing we never knew we needed.”

“And now we are inn owners,” Jolie chimes in with a laugh.

Since buying the inn, the Junk Gypsies—along with their mom, Janie—have been hard at work peeling away the layers of granny’s bed and breakfast and giving it a gypsy-worthy makeover. “Being lifelong travelers ourselves we’ve learned a thing or two about what we like, so we sat in the rooms and envisioned our perfect combination of elements, amazing décor, roadside treasures, great showers, gorgeous bedding, rooms with a view and of course, a place that has a story to tell,” says Jolie.

Each room in the inn is filled with distinct elements and color palettes—a monument to the collection of treasures the sisters have found over the years. Starting with a unique door or a metal sign, each space in the inn took on its shape and told its tale.

“Wander Inn is a personal showcase of what we do and how we do it,” says Amie. “It’s Junk Gypsy set in motion. It’s us and this special place that is our home. Americana with some rock n’ roll and cowboy mixed in with the nostalgic feel of a motor court.”

In the Details

Aptly named, the Wanderlust room, draped in whites and neutrals, features a queen size bed boasting an ornate Spanish carved headboard. Using that as the building block for inspiration, the room leaps into gypsy style with a vintage leather loveseat and a set of gold wings adorning the wall.

With wall-to-wall cedar floors, the Bandita room has a southwestern flair with a bright turquoise ombre wall and vintage red leather Chesterfield sofa. Western art and Old Mexico carved headboards solidify the ambiance. But the real deal? French doors leading out to the porch with rocking chairs, ready to take in a true southern sunset.

Personal Touches

“We like style and quality, but not pretense. We like comfortable beds, but I don’t like having to make them,” Amie laughs. Paying homage to their affinity for music and books, a record player and albums are housed in every room and books from their personal collection are scattered about for fellow bibliophiles.

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As soon as you turn down the road and the soles of your boots hit the drive, something stirs in your soul. Maybe it’s the seemingly endless rows of trees, the sprawling grounds, or the inviting porch.

Perhaps you’re suckered in by the gypsy dust floating from the windows, beckoning your curious mind to come inside—to see what lies behind the cedar planks.

Unlike most formal places, Wander Inn is attainable—put your feet up and stay awhile attainable. “We want our guests to feel like they’re at home here, even if they wouldn’t decorate their homes exactly this way,” adds Jolie.

However, arguably one of the best parts about the inn hardly took any design work at all—at least, not by the Junk Gypsies.

More Connection

The land seems to roll up the porches, beckoning guests to drink in the calmness of the country surroundings. Take deep breaths of the air and relax fully into a waiting rocker. It’s a place where you can get to know the person sitting next to you, enjoy a cold beverage, or simply, sit. The inn purposely does not have television (and they fought belt and spur before getting Wi-Fi) because as Amie says, “we wanted your time in Round Top to be spent with ‘less signal and more connection.’”

But travelers aren’t the only ones infatuated with the Wander Inn. The Junk Gypsies housed film crews and filmed three seasons of their show for HGTV and GAC on the property. “We’ve been a veritable ‘halfway house’ for vagabond junk dealers, traveling musicians, itinerant cowboys, rogue camper caravans, and some of our gypsy friends who are hell-bent on wandering,” laughs Jolie. “We’ve designed our Pottery Barn collection here and hunkered down and wrote our book, which is the reason the subtitle became ‘at the crossroads of wonder & wander.’”

They even welcomed country sensation Miranda Lambert and became a part of the magic that is The Weight of These Wings.

Piece of Magic

The sisters will insist that the Wander Inn is not about luxury (although there’s a fair amount of that to be found), it’s about the land and the experience of Round Top. It’s about the simple things—decked out with a few velvet sofas, some glitter, and wellplaced metal art. It’s a place where you can explore, meet kindred spirits, and rejuvenate your creative soul.

“There’s an old-fashioned magic to slowing down on our country roads and seeing our vast collection of Texas farmhouses, eating homemade apple pie at Royer’s Cafe, getting lost in the gardens at Festival Hill, and digging for a treasure or two,” Amie says.

“Hook, line, and sinker we bought into every little piece of magic,” adds Jolie. “So come stay with us and slowdown in Round Top…90 folks can’t be wrong!”

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November 20, 2021: Houston Chamber Ringers

December 11, 2021: The Nutcracker Ballet

January 1, 2022: Linda Patterson, Organ

January 29, 2022: Celil Refik Kaya, Guitar

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Flatonia Lyric Th eater

Flatonia is a historic town located on Interstate 10 and the Southern Pacific Railroad, 12 miles west of Schulenburg. It is home to the historic Flatonia Railroad Tower, used from 1902 to 1996, one of Texas’ longest standing, manually-operated railroad switching towers with north-south and east-west cross rails. Enjoy a round of 9-hole golf on the well-maintained golf course. If you’re up for sight seeing, check out the six beautifully painted churches within easy driving distance. The population was 1,461 in 2019.

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to Flatonia

On behalf of the citizens of Flatonia, I would like to welcome you to our little corner of Fayette County. We are very proud of our park areas and opened a splash pad in our Mulberry Creek Connector park near the current City Pool in McWhirter Park this year. We have several parks that allow our residents and visitors to partake in many different activities, including baseball, softball, frisbee golf, skate park and walking trails. Among all of these activities, we also have several playgrounds for the younger crowd. We are also proud of the growing shopping opportunities in our community as well as our rail park and rail museum. We have restaurants that people from all over our area and

FLATONIA MAYOR LETTER

WELCOME

travelers make a point to come to enjoy. And if you are looking for a nice place to lay your head, we have a modern hotel as well as several bed and breakfast accommodations for you! Hope to see you soon in Flatonia!

Sincerely, Bryan Milson, Flatonia Mayor

Flatonia Czhilispiel

Southern Pacific Caboose

“We are very proud of our park areas and opened a splash pad in our Mulberry Creek Connector park near the current City Pool in McWhirter Park this year.” - Mayor Bryan Milson 2021 FALL/WINTER VISITORS GUIDE

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Places to Eat, Stay, Worship & Play EVENTS

Dairy Queen 605 North La Grange St.

Olle Hotel 218 South Market St.

Darlin’s Diner 114 South Main St.

The Ranch Retreat 1826 County Road 283

November E. A. Arnim Archives & Museum Stew Dinner Fundraiser November 6

El Toro Viejo Restaurant and Seafood 1143 East US Highway 90, Ste. 100

Sunset Inn 420 East Interstate 10 Frontage Rd.

Rail Fan Pavilion Party November 6

Jamie’s Cafe 1500 East US Highway 90

December Flatonia Chamber of Commerce Christmas Village Lighting & Santa at Gazebo December 1

Joel’s Bar-B-Q FM 609 & Interstate 10

Flatonia Chamber of Commerce Wonderful Winter Wine Walk December 3

McDonald’s 709 North La Grange St.

Merry Market Vendors’ Cookie & Candy Carnival with Santa & Photos December 4 January Relay for Life Breakfast Tacos Kick-Off at the Civic Center Flatonia FFA & 4H Stock Show & Sale January 13-15 February Flatonia Golf Association “Fandango” at the Flatonia American Legion Hall February 26 March Flatonia Chamber of Commerce Parade of Quilts March 1-31 Flatonia Chamber of Commerce Market Day with Texas Independence Relay March 26

RESTAURANTS

Amigos Country Corner 1415 FM 609

Josesitos Mexican Grill 507 East Interstate 10 Frontage Rd.

Olde Town Tea Room & Bakery 625 North La Grange St. Red Vault Bistro 124 East South Main St. Robert’s Steakhouse 1241 N TX-95 Sonic Drive-In 1415 FM 609 Subway 230 East Interstate 10 Frontage Rd. Wine Haus 110 West North Main St. Nearby Cistern Country Store 12604 North State Hwy 95

CHURCHES

St. Mary’s Catholic Church Praha Sat. Mass 4:30 p.m. & Sun. Mass 8 a.m. stmaryspraha.org (361) 596-4674

Baptist Flatonia Baptist 225 E. 6th St. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Worship 10:45 a.m. flatoniabaptist.org (361) 865-3813

Methodist First United Methodist 403 E. North Main St. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Worship 10:30 a.m. latoniaumc.org (361) 865-2622

Muldoon Baptist 300 Cochran St. Muldoon, TX 78949 Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

Worship 11 a.m. muldoonbaptist.com (361) 865-3013

Living World Ministries Muldoon Worship 10 a.m. & Wed. 7:30 p.m.

New Union Missionary Baptist 715 Martin Luther King St. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

Worship 11 a.m.

Catholic Sacred Heart 516 S Faires St. Sat. Mass 5 p.m. & Sun. Mass 9:30 a.m. shsscm.org (361) 865-3568

FESTIVALS

Czhilispel October 22-24 Czhilispiel is a nod to Flatonia’s Czech and German heritage. First, the name comes from a play on the word “Chili.” The addition of the “z” is a play on Czech spelling and the German word “spiel” means play. Three days of live entertainment, biergarten, carnival, parade, contests, arts and crafts market, 5K, Czhili & BBQ cook-offs, and various family fun activities throughout the weekend.

It is held every year on the fourth full weekend of October.

LODGING

Best Western Plus Flatonia Inn 310 B East Hwy, Interstate 10 Frontage Rd. Carefree Inn 718 North La Grange St. Flatonia RV Ranch 2055 Farm to Market Rd 609 Goose's Roost Ranch Cottages 815 Scott’s School Rd.

Cowgirl Provisions 116 East South Main St.

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Sts. Cyril & Methodius Cistern Sun. Mass 8 a.m. shsscm.org (361) 865-3568

Town Cottages 705 East North Main St.

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DESTINATION FLATONIA FLATONIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE flatoniachamber.com DEC. 3RD, 2021

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E. A. ARNIM ARCHIVES & MUSEUM Building for the Future with an Eye to Flatonia's Past

With its commercial district listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 2017, it is no exaggeration to say that Flatonia’s downtown is enjoying something of a renaissance. Many of its beautiful rock and brick buildings have had a facelift and more are in progress, with more dining, shopping and entertainment options on offer than Flatonia has enjoyed for decades.

“Made in Flatonia” horn parlor furniture by Miller and Henk dating from the 18 el, 90s.

Established in the old Flatonia State Bank building in 1988, the E. A. Arnim Archives & Museum has been on hand to welcome these efforts to preserve Flatonia’s architectural past. It hasn’t been standing still either—its collections continue to grow with the addition of interesting pieces that illustrate the life and culture of bygone days.

Our latest acquisition is a real Texas beauty—a very special horn hall tree made in Flatonia in the early 1890s. An original paper label under the marble top reads: “MILLER & HENKEL, manufacturers of Horn Goods and Plush Novelties, Parlor Sets, Hat Racks, Hall Furniture and other goods made to order on short notice. FLATONIA, TEXAS.” A dealer in fine antique Texas-made furniture, who has had a lot of horn pieces pass through his hands, said he has never come across a complete label that has survived the years such as this one.

This hall tree, which only recently returned to Texas following a 60 year sojourn in Florida, joins two other horn pieces in the museum that were manufactured by Miller & Henkel. The firm was established in 1890 and operated for a few short years while this Texas-Victorian style of furniture was all the rage. The first of their pieces that grabbed our attention was a horn settee that won first prize at the Dallas Fair in 1891. A marble top table (not shown) rounds out what would be close to a complete suite of horn parlor furniture in the museum’s holdings.

Another recent addition to the Arnim Museum collection is a sign from the 1920s which advertised a number of local businesses. As with many of our most interesting acquisitions, it came with a bit of mystery. It was easily dated by the ad for the Flatonia Fair of 1929, but where did it originally hang? And who was the artist “Forbes of Lincoln” that signed it?

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A good clue as to where it might have hung comes from the Flatonia Fair ad, which had been painted over to change the dates at least twice. Added to that is the fact that many of the other businesses represented were owned by active participants in the Flatonia Fair Association, so it seems a fair guess that it once hung in the dance hall located in Fair Park.

As to the artist, we assumed that Forbes of Lincoln, Nebraska, was an itinerant sign painter that stopped in Flatonia, painted the sign and then moved on. With a little luck and some long memories, we learned that he actually had a much closer connection to Flatonia. Following a news article regarding the acquisition of the

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Hand painted signa ge Flatonia Fair from the advertising Flatonia businesses and the of the old Flatonia 1920s—perhaps the only surviving Fair dance hall/aud relic itorium.

When the previous owner of the old Arnim & Lane mercantile store building offered the museum an opportunity to pick out some things for our collection, one of the first things that caught my eye as a “must have” was a large hand-lettered sign with a numbered list of 25 “Instructions to our Salesmen.” It makes for interesting reading, illustrating a level of customer service that is now all but non-existent. Number 10 urges salesmen to “Report every complaint in detail to Office at once for adjustment.” Number 11 says they are to “Treat customers kindly and see that they are waited upon promptly.” And in contrast to today’s world of self service and self checkout, Number 21 warns salesmen to “Avoid customers waiting on themselves.”

These and hundreds more truly unique bits of area history are on display at the E. A. Arnim Archives & Museum. We are located at 101 E. North Main Street in Flatonia. We are open Thursdays and Fridays 1pm – 4pm and Saturdays 10am – 12 noon and 1pm – 3pm, or other times by appointment (call 361-865-3455). Learn more at www.arnimmuseum.org. Come for a visit and stay awhile!

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sign, several local families came forward with landscapes or homes signed by Forbes. But the key to the mystery came when someone remembered an aunt who married a man named Forbes “from somewhere in the north.” Pursuing this lead, we learned that while he was indeed an itinerant painter who visited 47 states and Canada in his lifetime, he married a Flatonia girl. When it came time to retire from their travels, they settled in Flatonia and he is buried in Flatonia’s Oak Hill Cemetery.

Two buildings house a unique collection that will take you on a journey back through Flatonia’s cultural and historical past to its founding in 1873.

Hours: Thursday and Friday 1-4pm Saturday 10 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 – 3 p.m.

Available for special tours by appointment.

www.arnimmuseum.org

101 E. North Main St., Flatonia, Texas

361-865-3455

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FAYETTEVILLE

Fayetteville Art Barn Fayetteville Pickin g Park

Fayetteville is a charming town, roughly halfway between Austin and Houston. Come enjoy the arts of Fayetteville. The Fayetteville Picking Park hosts live acoustic bluegrass jams almost monthly, along with other musical and arts events regularly. There are a plethora of cottages and cabins to stay in for a fun getaway. The population was 263 in 2018.

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to Fayetteville

Come on over to Fayetteville! We are lucky to live in Fayetteville, one of the most beautiful towns in Texas. Our town, anchored by the town square and historic Precinct Courthouse, is on the National Historic Register and Fayetteville’s history goes back to around 1847. We have great food and wine spots, art galleries, antiques and other shops around the square. On the 2nd Saturday’s of each month is Pickin’ in the Park – a bluegrass jam.

There are baseball games, churches, town events such as Lickskillet on October 15 with a street dance and October 16 with a parade, food, auction and Czech dancers. Also, there’s Antiques on the Square October 17 thru October 29 and on December 11 our Christmas parade. If you want to stay a day or two, we have a historic hotel and beautiful bed & breakfast spots in and around town.

So, I invite you to take the opportunity to slow down a bit and enjoy Fayetteville, get a bite to eat, sit on the square and maybe stop in and say hello.

Sincerely, Mike Stroup, Fayetteville Mayor

Fayetteville Country Christmas

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WELCOME

Downtown Fayetteville at Christmas

Nestled between Austin, San Antonio and Houston you will find Fayetteville much as it has been for over a hundred years.

- Mayor Carl Marino

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EVENTS

October Arts for Rural Texas’ Palette PlayWatercolors by Kathy Callaway September 11-October 16 Fayetteville Picking Park October 9 Lickskillet October 16-17 Antiques on the SquareFall Show October 20-24 Arts for Rural Texas’ Flyover Season-Fiber Arts by Bobbe Shapiro Nolan October 23-November 27 Halloween on the Square October 31 November Arts for Rural Texas’ Flyover Season-Fiber Arts by Bobbe Shapiro Nolan October 23-November 27 Rock 'n Road 100 November 6 Fayetteville Picking Park November 13 December Homes Tour December 11 Country Christmas and Lighted Parade December 11 Arts for Rural Texas’ Holiday Show featuring the works of regional artists December 11-January 15 January Arts for Rural Texas’ Holiday Show featuring the works of regional artists December 11-January 15 Arts for Rural Texas’ Artwork by Debbie Little Wilson January 22-March 5

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March Arts for Rural Texas’ Fotofest, Featuring works by Jerry Brown and Art Stokes March 12-April 16

Rolling 7 Guest Cottage 1377 East Highway 159

RESTAURANTS

Sealy House 1537 Kramr Rd.

Joe’s Place 120 North Live Oak St. Orsak’s Cafe 121 West Fayette St.

The Wine Bar at the Grand Fayette Hotel 201 West Fayette St.

LODGING

Blue Bunk House 821 FM 954 Caesura Cottage 6950 Skull Creek Rd. Cottages on The Square 110 W. Main Fayette County Hills RV & Boat Storage 800 North Rusk Grand Fayette Hotel 201 West Fayette St. Granny’s Retreat 3506 Skalitsky Rd. Gray Rooster Guest House 422 Shumacher Rd. Honeysuckle Guesthouse 111 E. Fayette St. Liebscher Farm 7900 W. State Highway 159 Joy’s Country Cottage 2836 Ehlinger-Becker Rd. Market Street Inn 101 E. Market St. Orsak’s B&B 126 North Washington St. Red & White Inn 102 West Main St.

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Saddle Creek Cabins 9549 FM 389

Stagecoach Cabins 7344 FM 1291 Swedish Cottage 420 North Rusk St. The Tipton Cottage 8235 FM 2981 Trinity Farm 1496 Kramr Rd. Vitkova’s Veranda 575 East Franklin St. Westview Ranch and Retreat 1060 Brushy Rd.

CHURCHES

Catholic St. John the Baptist Catholic Church 205 East Bell St. Sat. Mass 6 p.m.

Sun. Mass 10 a.m. & Wed. 7 p.m stjohnfayetteville.com (979) 378-2277 St. Mary’s Catholic Church Near Ellinger Sun. Mass 8 a.m.

Thurs. 6 p.m., Wed. & Fri. 7 a.m. stmaryellinger.com (979) 378-2277 Church of God Cedar Of Lebanon Church Of God In Christ 1946 TX-159 Bible Study Wed. 7:30 p.m.

YPWW Fri. 7:30 p.m.

Worship 11:30 a.m.

Shared Lutheran Shared Lutheran Ministry of Fayette County St. Paul in Fayetteville 201 North Rusk St. Worship 10:30 a.m. sharedlutheranministry.org (979) 249-3155 Lutheran St. Paul Lutheran Shelby Worship 8 a.m.

Sunday School 10 a.m. stpaulshelby.org (979) 836-8972 Others Fayetteville Brethren 1022 Kramr Rd. Worship 2nd & 4th Saturdays 10 a.m. fayettevillebrethrenchurch.org (979) 378-2239 Mars Hill Tabernacle Hwy. 159 9 a.m. Saturday with Bible Study 1st & 3rd Wednesday of month

FESTIVALS

Lickskillet October 16-17 The festival takes place right in the historic Square. The can’tmiss parade starts on Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Live entertainment and street dancing begin Saturday night at 7:00 p.m. The traditional celebration will include beer, wine, BBQ dinners, cotton candy, hamburgers by the Fayetteville Show Fund, and handmade treats in the “Country Store.” The Kid’s Zone includes a bouncy house, face painting, and lots more, so come out for some good oldfashioned, family-friendly fun.

Due to coronavirus all events, places to eat & stay, churches, and festivals may be cancelled, postponed, or organized differently.

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ARTS FOR RURAL TEXAS A Gem of a Discovery

Arts for Rural Texas enters its 19th year of operations in South Central Texas. It provides quality art exhibitions, educational programs for children and adults, performances and an annual ArtWalk Art Festival held annually on the first weekend in May. The organization is located in Fayetteville, Texas, but serves 7 communities in the region.

Artwork by

Jerrie Powell

At ARTS’ main campus visitors will find the Ross Gallery, where nationally recognized artists’ works are displayed. Here paintings, sculptures, clay and fiber arts photography and more are available for viewing. Exhibition openings offer guests the opportunity to visit with the featured artists. Exhibitions are rotated every six weeks and offer a variety of styles and interests.

Classes and workshops are held in the Schmid ARTS Annex on the same campus. Children from around the region participate in Art After School and Summer Art Camps at this location. Adult programs and workshops nationally acclaimed artists are held here and offered to participants from across the country.

The Schulenburg ARTS Campus (SAC) opens in the Fall of 2021.

Another gallery space and additional classrooms will facilitate more visitors and more classes for the youth around the region. The opening of the new campus also offers the organization the ability to diversify its programs and build their music performance programs.

Both facilities are available for community use and for adults and seniors to enjoy for social and educational programs. ARTS is expanding its adult programs to include arts, crafts and other

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activities for seniors who wish to stay involved with friends and community.

ARTS invites visitors to stop in and enjoy the beauty offered in the slower pace of these charming communities. Fayetteville’s ARTS Campus is open Tuesday – Saturday, 10 AM – 5 PM. Schulenburg ARTS Campus will soon be open Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday afternoons and by appointment. Call Arts for Rural Texas at 979-3782113 and check us out at https://artsforruraltexas.org

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to Ellinger

Ready for some tasty kolaches, great barbecue, friendly folks and country atmosphere? You will find it right here in Ellinger. The town was settled in its current location in 1873 by Czech and German immigrants and has recently incorporated. Ellinger is conveniently located almost halfway between Houston and Austin off Hwy 71 and makes a great resting point. We encourage you to stop by and check us out for a breath of fresh country air.

Sincerely, Matt Mikulenka, Ellinger Mayor

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WELCOME

Oak Thicket Park

We encourage you to stop by and check us out for a breath of fresh country air.

- Mayor Matt Mikulenka

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Places to Eat, Stay, Worship & Play EVENTS

October Chicken Noodle Soup Lunch & Bake Sale at the Ellinger Chamber of Commerce Hall October 10 Bingo Night at the Ellinger Chamber of Commerce Hall October 30

January Ellinger Chamber of Commerce Chicken Noodle Soup Lunch & Bake Sale at the Ellinger Chamber of Commerce Hall January 30

RESTAURANTS Hruska’s Store & Bakery 109 W TX-71

November Bingo Night at the Ellinger Chamber of Commerce Hall November 13

Maria Taqueria 209 W TX-71

December 29th Annual Polka Fest December 5

LODGING

Peters BBQ 301 W TX-71

CHURCHES

Shared Lutheran Shared Lutheran Ministry of Fayette County St. John in Ellinger 110 West Fayette St. Worship 8 a.m. www.sharedlutheranministry.org (979) 249-3155

FESTIVALS

Polka Fest December 5 The annual Polka Fest at the Ellinger Chamber of Commerce hall is a celebration following Mass filled with food, fun, and of course Czech music and dancing. Stop by the great small town of Ellinger and experience it the right way... the Polka way!

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THE HERB COTTAGE

Sowing Seeds of Herb and Garden Knowledge Upon visiting The Herb Cottage the first thing people notice when they exit their vehicle is a delicious sensation of quiet. There’s usually a breeze rustling the leaves of the live oak trees. And, there’s no traffic, no media blaring, no sounds of crowds of people. Just the air, the surrounding pastureland, trees and The Herb Cottage.

The next thing people notice is the huge old live oak tree in the nursery near the house. It’s nearly 300 years old and commands attention. (One time I entered our tree in a Big Tree contest hosted

by Texas Parks and Wildlife. While it didn’t win the biggest tree, TPW did estimate the age of the tree. That’s my reference for how old it might be.)

The big live oak

After getting the lay of the land and decompressing from a sometimes longish drive to get here, people walk through the gate into The Herb Cottage Nursery itself. You first encounter lots of succulents. I have made display areas for the succulents under shade structures constructed of stock panels covered in shade cloth. This keeps the sun off the succulents during the hottest part of the day, Shade Struct

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which is especially important in the summer. As it turns out, many of our favorite succulents do not appreciate our searing summer afternoon sun.

They are not desert plants.

Many come from temperate brushy or even forested areas of the world. They can actually get sunburned which causes blemishes on the skin of the plant and can eventually cause the plant to grow poorly or even die out.

If you’re really into succulents, looking at the whole collection as you slowly wind your way through the Nursery can make a complete visit in itself. The succulent selection is grouped by the size of the pot. There are areas with a variety of 2” pots. If you like to

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grow your own succulents from small specimens, these pots are perfect for you.

They are very reasonably priced and you have a huge selection to choose from. You can almost grab them by the handful! If you like your succulents a bit larger to assure success in growing the 4” - 6” pots are just for you. These are well established

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plants that will transplant into a more decorative pot or combination planter easily.

Some are already at their mature size, some will grow even larger with time. If you’re looking for large ts lents. 4” po specimens, the More succu selection narrows a bit, but there are plenty to choose from in gallon to 2 gallon size pots. These large plants definitely make a statement. Just one planted in an attractive large container can be a focal point.

While you’re browsing the succulents, I’m always close by to answer any questions and to chat about best growing practices. If you’re new to succulents, I can answer all your questions about growing conditions, potting soil, light, water, indoors or outside growing and pretty much anything else you’d like to know about succulents.

If you’re a seasoned grower and want to look around on your own, looking for something you don’t have, you’re welcome to wander anywhere you like undisturbed by me. I do like to hear your success stories growing succulents. I also like to hear about unique specimens you have that I have not yet acquired. If you live in the area a cutting or plant swap is certainly a possibility. That’s really the most fun way to acquire new plants.

All this discussion of succulents might leave you to say, ‘But, hey, you’re The Herb Cottage. I’m looking for herbs? Where are the

herbs?’ Funny you should ask. I have a special place for all my herbs near the greenhouse and under a big Empress Tree. I like to keep the pots shaded, even though many herbs once established in the ground can grow in full sun here in Texas.

Most containers with herbs planted in them will appreciate some afternoon shade to keep the soil in the pot from getting too hot.

Whether you’re looking for culinary herbs to add to a kitchen garden, patio or deck or herbs that are thought of as more ‘medicinal’ in nature, I carry a great selection. You will find common varieties such as rosemary, thyme and basil as well as healing herbs such as marshmallow, comfrey and plantain. The selection of herbs varies with the season, so if you’re visiting in January, you might not find any basil, but you will find plenty of parsley, thyme and rosemary. In the fall and early spring look for dill, cilantro and chamomile- all herbs that like our cool fall and spring temperatures.

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the experience of visiting the Nursery.

Visiting The Herb Cottage is a unique experience. The rural setting at the Nursery allows you to feel like you’ve really ‘gotten away’ for a couple of hours. It’s relaxing yet the selection of plants and containers can get your mind whirling thinking of plant combinations, where to plant your new plants, how to use your newly acquired herbs and more. And, don’t forget, there are good restaurants in the area for you to rest up in after your visit to The Herb Cottage.

You can find The Herb Cottage online at theherbcottage.com.

Open hours at the Nursery are Wednesday - Saturday, 10 am - 4 pm. Call or text me at 361-258-1192. Email: cindy@ theherbcottage.com. I hope to meet you soon at The Herb Cottage.

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Not only do I carry plants, I have available cement and hypertufa containers that I create specifically to plant up your plants. These containers have excellent drainage- a must for succulents and herbs- and are available in a variety of sizes, shapes and colors. If you like, you can take advantage of my Create-A-Garden program by choosing a container and some plants and plant them up right at The Herb Cottage. I have potting mix and decorative items to add to your planter such as shells, rocks and other small items to add whimsey to the container. I can help if you like. If you have children with you, planting the container is a fun project to add to

The Herb Cottage is your local source for seasonal herb plants, succulents, tropicals, hand made containers and great gardening advice.

• HERB PLANTS • SUCCULENTS • PLUMERIA • BIRD OF PARADISE • MORINGA TREES & SO MUCH MORE!

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I love to talk about the herbs. I like to discuss cooking with herbs and using different herbs for tea and other beverages - herbal cocktails, anyone? I have experience in making herbal infused oils, extracts and salves with herbs that are known for their healing properties. I have a small distiller in my workshop that might be going on the day you decide to stop by. You can see how herbs are distilled into hydrosols and essential oils. It’s a very slow process, kind of like watching paint dry, but the whole set up is interesting to behold.

SOWING SEEDS OF HERB & GARDEN KNOWLEDGE

Open Wed. thru Sat. 10 - 4 Visit us at 442 County Road 233, Hallettsville, TX 77964

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Do visions of sugar plums dance in your head? If so, add the Santa Claus Museum in Columbus, Texas to your must-see list! The only Santa Museum in the South, the Santa Claus Museum features more than 3,000 Santas from all over the world. From bowls and baskets, figurines to felt ornaments, and kitsch to classic, you will be amazed at the wide variety of jolly ol’ St. Nicks on display.

The Santa Claus Museum is open from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. the first three Fridays and Saturdays in December. Outside of these dates, contact the Columbus Chamber of Commerce to set an appointment for your Santa fix.

Children young and old will delight in the Christmas Spirit while visiting the Santa Claus Museum. It’s a Christmas lover’s dream come true. For more information, visit santamuseum.org.

Columbus is nestled along a bend in the mighty Colorado River, conveniently located a short drive from Houston, Austin, and San Antonio.

It is well known for its historic homes and buildings, abundance of majestic live oaks, and vibrant, small-town friendliness. Columbus is a relaxing destination that has retained its distinctive charm while embracing the modern amenities today’s traveler expects.

Settled in 1821, Columbus is seeped with history. It boasts more than 50 historical markers throughout town as well as many historical homes and properties. Visitors can tour the beautifully restored Colorado County Courthouse and Stafford Opera House. Self-guided walking tours are available year-round. Or visit Beason’s Park and walk the same ground as General Sam Houston and General Santa Anna did as they passed through to San Jacinto during the fight for Texas’ independence.

Columbus also offers a variety of unique shopping destinations filled with clothing, home décor, antiques, and more. And bring your appetite. Whether pining for a sweet treat or something a bit heartier, Columbus restaurants and specialty food shops will satisfy any craving you may have. And when you need a place to wind down after a busy day of shopping and sightseeing, visit the local sports bar or brewery for a cold drink.

Feeling a bit adventurous? Exploring nature is easy and fun in Columbus.

Kayaking or tubing the Colorado River gives visitors the chance to enjoy the fresh air and sunshine. Giant oak trees provide the perfect shade for a picnic.

Rent the cabin at nearby Waldo’s Camp and enjoy quality time in the great outdoors. Or get in touch with your wild side at Hatari Wildlife Park, just a short drive from Columbus, and encounter exotic and fascinating animals from all over the globe. There’s so much to see and do in Columbus!

Take a walk on the wild side! Hatari Wildlife Park is a 400-acre animal reserve exhibiting some of the rarest animals in the world to promote awareness and conservation.

Built in 1890, the Co was renovated and lorado County Courthouse res use today as a coun tored in 2013 and is still in ty courthouse.

After all the fun, kick up your heels and rest your head at one of Columbus’ many modern hotels or historic bed and breakfasts. Columbus lodgings can accommodate groups large or small. Hosting a wedding or special event?

Columbus is home to several showstopping event venues. With a long list of professional vendors ready to make your dreams come true, Columbus is the perfect place to host your special event.

The friendly and dedicated staff at the Chamber of Commerce is ready to help you plan your trip to Columbus. Contact them today to arrange your next visit. They look forward to seeing y’all soon.

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Giant oak trees provide the perfect shade for an afternoon picnic at Beason’s Park. With many local eateries to choose from, visitors are sure to find something for any craving.

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