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EXPERIENCE LIBERTY HILL
EXPERIENCE LIBERTY HILL Shop Small to Give Big
by Charlotte Kovalchuk
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“Doing good never goes out of style.”
~ Ellen McGinty, owner of Anchored by Hope
The six women behind the Liberty Hill Christmas Stroll own a variety of different businesses—from a Christian bookstore to an old-fashioned candy shop— but all are connected by a love for their community and a goal to see it become a destination town. Their shared passions inspired them to collaborate on the first Liberty Hill Christmas Stroll December 10. Their vision is a time to slow down during the busy holiday season and enjoy a relaxed holiday shopping experience with family and friends while supporting six new local businesses: Anchored by Hope (Bibles, home school curriculum, and gifts) Blinded By The Light (window treatments, home décor, and gifts) Hill Country Hickster (boutique and gifts) Liberty Hill Outfitters (men’s and women’s items) Main Street Marketplace (more than 25 boutique vendors) Texas Honey Hole (800+ types of candy dating back to the 1800s, clothing, Texas products)
“We decided it would be fun to create an event to showcase the diversity of our shops, get the public involved for local charities, and create exposure for our town, which we love so much,” Liberty Hill Outfitters owner Danyel Cake says.
The Stroll will also spotlight Agape BBQ and Whiskey Barrel Pub, who are sponsoring the event, as well as the nonprofit that will receive a percentage of event sales– L4 Cares. Chosen for its strong roots in Liberty Hill as well as commitment to the greater Central Texas area, L4 Cares embodies the spirit of Christmas through its mission to serve the least, last, lost, and lonely in the community. L4 Cares founder Kendra Cofer says, “It means a lot to us to have the local support and exposure and for us to create awareness for each of their businesses as well.”
PHOTO BY CHRISTINA TUCKER
Blessed to Bless Others
After opening Hill Country Hickster in March, Briget Skelton was excited to join the Stroll team and connect with other new women-owned businesses. “I was so happy and honored to be a part of this group, to get to know these ladies and their stories, share in their successes, gain exposure for L4 Cares and be able to give back in the most giving time of the year.” Danyel adds, “I feel like the fiber of the community is stronger when we can all work together.”
For Deb Lohman, owner of Blinded By The Light, it was the diversity of shops that inspired her to become a part of the Stroll. “I like the idea of such a variety of different offerings for our customers and promoting that camaraderie where we can send somebody down the street.”
Stacie Kenyon, who owns Main Street Marketplace, says, “We want to do our part to bring more awareness to the unique shopping and eating opportunities in Liberty Hill. This is a fun way to accomplish that and give back to our community.”
Scan the code to see a map of Stroll locations.
When You Go
From 10am to 7pm on December 10, visitors can sip, shop, and socialize while checking off their Christmas lists during the Stroll. “It’s so much fun going on a shopping excursion with friends and family than shopping online. It’s all about slowing down and enjoying life,” Deb says. “Especially during the Christmas season with everybody rushing around,” Anchored by Hope owner Ellen McGinty adds.
Visitors can snap a selfie with Santa, enjoy raffles, and binge on treats at each store, with the chance to win a grand prize valued at more than $400 if they visit all six boutiques. Guests are encouraged to bring a toy to donate to Blue Santa/Operation Liberty Hill.
Can’t come to the stroll? Scan the code to donate online to L4 Cares or Operation Liberty Hill.
“I HOPE THEY COME AND CREATE MEMORIES. I HOPE THEY BRING THEIR FRIENDS AND FAMILIES AND LEAVE WITH A SMILE ON THEIR FACE, KNOWING THEY DID GOOD, NOT ONLY HELPING THEIR COMMUNITY BUT HELPING A NONPROFIT CHARITY AS WELL.” – JODI MCCUMBER, OWNER OF TEXAS HONEY HOLE
