Boerne Tourism Guide Fall/Winter 2022

Boerne is the gateway to the beautiful hillsides The Texas Hill Country

Welcome to the heart of the Texas Hill Country!

Boerne is both literally and figu ratively an entryway into one of Texas’ most beautiful regions: The Hill Country.

While just a couple of decades or so ago, Boerne (pronounced Bur-nee) easily could have been considered hidden. Today, it is a town where technology and glories of yes teryear see equal balance.

Boerne is recognized across the United States as a desirable place to live. Listed by the U.S. Census Bureau as one of the coun try’s fastest-growing regions, the area’s rapid expansion has meant numerous new housing subdivisions as well as an influx of industry, business and tourism.

Boerne strives to hold on to its warm,

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EMERGENCY 911

Crime Stoppers 1-800-348-LEAD

BOERNE:

City Offices 830-249-9511

Boerne Police (non-emerg) 830-249-8645

Public Library 830-249-3053

Swimming Pool 830-249-3969

Visitors Bureau 830-249-7277

BOERNE ISD:

Administration 830-357-2000

Boerne High School 830-357-2200

Champion High School 830-357-2600

Middle School North 830-357-3100

Middle School South 830-357-3300

Voss Middle School 830-357-3500

Cibolo Creek Elementary 830-357-4400

Curington Elementary 830-357-4000

Fabra Elementary 830-357-4200

Fair Oaks Ranch Elem 830-357-4800

Herff Elementary 830-357-4300

Kendall Elementary 830-357-4600

Van Raub Elementary 830-357-4100

COMFORT ISD:

Administration 830-995-6400

Comfort High School 830-995-6430

Middle School 830-995-6420

Elementary School 830-995-6410

FAIR OAKS RANCH:

City Offices 210-698-0900

Police Department 210-698-0990

KENDALL COUNTY:

County offices 830-249-9343

Sheriff’s office 830-249-9721

EMS Office 830-249-3721

Extension Agent 830-249-9343

Justice of the Peace offices:

Precinct 1 830-249-9343

Precinct 2 830-249-8404

Precinct 3 830-249-2820

Precinct 4 (Comfort) 830-995-2031

Drivers’ License office 830-249-6335

UTILITIES:

Bandera Electric Coop 866-226-3372

Boerne (elec, gas, water) 830-249-9511

Central Texas Coop 830-997-2126

Pedernales Electric Coop 830-868-7155

SA City Public Service 210-353-2222

MEDIA:

The Boerne Star 830-249-2441

Chamber of Commerce 830-249-8000

Hill Country Family Srvs 830-249-8643

Post Office 830-249-2414

Kendall Appraisal District 830-249-8012

Boerne Methodist ER 830-331-3000

small-town origins. Oak trees still grow to gether in canopies above many city streets, treelined roads pass by historic and new homes and a trip to the grocery store or your favorite watering hole almost guarantees an encounter with friends and neighbors.

The surrounding countryside is lush and arid, dramatic and pastoral. Streams and riv ers soften the sharp-edged limestone topog raphy. Roosters and goats, still raised with in city limits by a few old timers and many agriculture-driven students, may wander about under cell phone towers that have ris en within the last several years.

Established by a young group of Germans who considered themselves classical philos ophers – known as the Free Thinkers – Bo erne originally didn’t allow churches inside the city limits. Today, however, the town is home to numerous religious congregations. Also enormously important within the ranks of the city’s population is its volunteerism. Citizens selflessly donate countless hours not only to religious matters, but to social, educa tional, environmental, political and historical causes as well.

The crown jewel of Boerne’s history is its quaint Main Street, also called the Hill Coun try Mile. It is lined by many of the buildings that formed the vibrant core of the county’s “city life.” These structures, although admired by tourists, are still thought of as home by the many of the town’s residents.

“That’s the house where I grew up,” one might point out, or “There’s the hospital where I was born,” or “Here’s the dry goods store that sold us fabric for our dresses.”

And apparently it’s not only long-timers and newcomers who are drawn to Boerne’s old structures. Ghosts, it seems, are drawn to the buildings as well. For example, the lovely, ornate Joseph Dienger building on Main Plaza has an officially certified oth er-worldly occupant believed to be the build ing’s original owner, Joseph Dienger himself.

Whether it’s shopping, visiting the area’s beautiful caves, exploring the local nature center, enjoying historically authentic ex hibits, birding, cycling, hunting or hiking, Boerne provides the ideal blend of the urban and the rural.

Close on one hand is an international air port, the Alamo, the San Antonio Riverwalk, SeaWorld of Texas, Six Flags Fiesta Texas, the San Antonio Zoo and numerous concert and museum venues. Nearby on the other hand is the unique and sought-after beauty of the beautiful and picturesque Texas Hill Country.

Boerne’s history has deep roots

BOERNE, THE COUNTY SEAT OF KENDALL COUNTY, is bound by Cibolo Creek, Interstate 10 and U.S. 87 about 30 miles northwest of San Antonio in the southern part of the county. In 1849, a group of German colonists from Bettina camped on the north side of Cibolo Creek, about a mile west of present-day Boerne. They called their new community Tusculum, after Cicero’s home in ancient Rome.

IN 1852, GUSTAV THEISSEN AND JOHN JAMES LAID out the town’s site and changed the name to Boerne in honor of Ludwig Börne, a German poet and publicist. Ironically, Mr. Börne never visited the town that was named after him.

A post office was established in 1856 with August Staffell as postmaster. The community had only 10 houses in 1859, but it was chosen to be the county seat by a margin of 67 votes after the county was established in 1862, separating the area from its previous Comal County status. A courthouse was built in 1870 and is still in use, making it the second-oldest courthouse in Tex as.

Boerne developed the reputation of having a very healthy envi ronment and quickly became known as a health resort. By 1884 it had five hotels, assorted businesses and 250 residents. Cotton,

wool and grain were the principal shipments, but timber, cedar posts and building stone also were profitable commodities.

The arrival of the San Antonio and Aransas Pass Railway in 1887 brought increased economic opportunity, and by 1890 the popu lation of Boerne had risen to 800. Boerne residents voted to in corporate in 1909 and established a mayor-alderman form of city government. Also in that year they established the Boerne Inde pendent School District.

The population was reported at 950 in 1914, and the community prospered through the 1920s. The Great Depression of the 1930s, however, all but put an end to the tourism and cotton farming that had been staples of the local economy. The population fell from

an estimated 2,000 in 1928 to 1,117 in 1931. It had risen to only 1,271 by the 1940s.

In the 1950s, however, many residents turned to nearby San An tonio for employment, and Boerne’s population was back on the rise. The population grew at a slow but steady rate, reaching 2,169 in 1960.

In the 1960s, construction in neighboring Bexar County of the San Antonio Medical Center and the University of Texas at San Antonio, as well as the completion of Interstate 10, made Boerne even more attractive as a town from which to commute. Its popu lation rose to 2,400 by 1970, 3,254 by 1980 and to 4,274 by 1990.

In the 1990s, the population exceeded 5,000, making Boerne el igible for Home-rule city status. This was approved by its citizens in 1995. Accelerated growth in the late 1990s and early 2000s in creased the population to an estimated 10,661 according to the 2010 census. The 2020 census showed a big jump with a popula tion of more than 19,000.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Boerne was the 15th-fast est-growing city in the United States, population of 10,000 and up, from 2010-19, exploding by 71 percent during that timeframe.

Meanwhile, Kendall County was the fifth-fastest growing coun ty in the nation, population 10,000 and up, during the same time period. In July 2019, the county’s population was listed at 47,431, compared to 33,384 in 2010 – a 42.1 percent hike.

In spite of the influx of different ethnic groups, the German cul tural tradition has dominated the community in many ways. The Boerne Gesangverein, or singing society, which was established in 1860, was an important social and recreational organization until it disbanded in 1977. German community organizations still active include the Boerne Schuetzen Verein (shooting club), which was formed in 1864, and the Boerne Village Band, which was formed about the same time as the singing society.

Hill Country mile

SHOPPING, CULINARY DELIGHTS AND HISTORIC SITES!

Boerne’s Hill Country Mile is a Texas-sized-mile stretching 1.1 miles through the heart of Boerne. It offers a wide variety of shopping and dining experiences in a vibrant, historic downtown. So get out your walking shoes and do some exploring!

Whether you are interested in the latest in women’s fashion, jewelry, home goods and accessories, art, menswear, children’s clothing, antiques or other specialty items, there is a shop or boutique for you! Need a little sustenance before you return to the shops? Boerne offers a host of fine and casual dining options, a variety of bakeries, coffee shops, microbreweries and more – some with outside seating available so you can continue to enjoy the beautiful Hill Country weather.

NATURAL BEAUTY

Boerne has great options for outdoor living! Enjoy the extensive trail system along Cibolo Creek, including River Road Park, where you can cast a line, bring a picnic, ride a bike and enjoy your day. Not far from the Hill Country Mile is the Old No. 9 Trail that follows the historic alignment of the old San Antonio & Aransas Pass Railroad route which brought early visitors from San Antonio to Boerne. On both trails you will find new treats to delight the eye!

Several sculptures have been installed as part of the Boerne Art al Fresco Public Art Competition an award-w inning series of sculptures scattered across the city. Be sure to download a Public Art Walking tour brochure at artalfresco.org. You can also download an audio walking tour via the free Otocast app. Don’t forget to take a selfie with your favorite sculpture and share it on Facebook at Boerne Art al Fresco!

RIVER SOUTH ARTS DISTRICT

South of the Cibolo is where you will find a quieter Boerne, with more great places to shop, eat and relax. Art and design shops, galleries, restaurants, lodging, and some of the city’s most stunning historic buildings can be found including St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church – an iconic limestone structure built high on a hill overlooking the city. The church was modeled after San Antonio’s Mission de la Purisma (1730) with twin towers that rise 65 feet in the air.

Next door, The Phillip Manor has seen many uses over the last 152 years, and now has been restored into a boutique hotel, pub and event center. Across the street, the two-story triple column structure with arched windows is the Victorian style Carstanjen House (also called The Mansion House). Nearby is the famous Kronkosky Tower, on the grounds of the Benedictine Ministries offering the best view in Boerne, and Veterans Park.

BOERNE JUST with FINE ARTS

OPPORTUNITIES

FOR FOLKS WHO ENJOY A NIGHT ON THE TOWN –as opposed to a night in the city – Boerne has its own re serves of local fine arts opportunities.

The Hill Country Mile boasts several renowned galleries, in cluding Gallery 195, Carriage House Gallery, Texas Treasures Fine Art Gallery, Serendipity on Main and Texas Trails Gallery, COSAS, CHROMA-13 Contemporary Art and Hill Country Pottery.

Among the many art dealers, shoppers can peruse handcrafted jewelry, molded porcelain, folk art, wood carvings, hand-thrown pottery, cast statues, fine paintings and photography of all kind and so much more.

The vibrant Boerne Community Theatre, after about three de cades of stage productions, provides excellent excuses to get out of the house and into a live-event venue with a strong cadre of adults and teens who consistently bring down the house.

Boerne Performing Arts puts together an annual schedule of entertainment that pleases audiences of all ages. Performances take place in the Champion High School Auditorium.

Also, the Boerne Concert Band, a nonprofit organization that provides a venue for local musicians to present popular music for family-oriented audiences to enjoy, puts on several perfor mances annually in the Boerne High School Auditorium. The concerts are free.

The Patrick Heath Public Library hosts a Live! At the Library

series of concerts and events for guests to enjoy as well as other programs. Other local venues also provide artistic opportunities throughout the year.

HCCArts sponsors shows and offers classes that entertain and educate.

Two high school choirs, both winners at highest competition levels, provide regular opportunities for nights of great vocals. The district’s middle school choirs, which score high competi tively as well, do the same.

Respected orchestral programs at the secondary school level also make for wonderful evenings of music. In fact, Boerne ISD’s entire music program has received national recognition, as well as individual performance honors.

Local high schools also have talented theater departments and produce outstanding stage performances.

BISD fine arts events can be found at www.boernebisd.net and click on “calendar.”

The Boerne Community Theatre is located at 907 E. Blanco Road. For more information visit www.boernetheatre.org.

More information on Boerne Performing Arts is available at www.boerneperforming arts.com.

The website for the Boerne Concert Band is www.boernecon certband.com.

The Boerne library’s website is https://www.ci.boerne.tx .us/197/Library.

THE GREAT OUTDOORS

– en masse!

NORTHSIDE PARK

Northside Neighborhood Park is a lovely and quiet space home to the trailhead of the Currey Trail. It is also home to the Parks and Recreation Department administrative office. Currently, visitors can take advan tage of the half-mile trail, picnic tables or take their dogs on a stroll through the vast open greenspace. Boasting a skate park, it’s a great place to stop with the whole family.

RIVER ROAD PARK

Looking for a place to relax and enjoy what nature has to offer? Come to River Road Park, located just off Main Street on River Road near downtown Boerne. Resi dents and visitors alike come to the park to enjoy the many features this beautiful loca tion has to offer.

Watching the many ducks that reside there that are beautiful, colorful and play ful is one of the most popular activities at this picturesque park, but visitors are asked to please avoid the temptation to feed the feather friends. There is also a winding walking trail that stretches from Main Pla za down to the Cibolo Center for. There are also clean picnic tables where you can enjoy a picnic or just relax and read a book. You may also see people of all ages fishing from the riverbanks and turtles that will occa sionally pop their heads up out of the water.

If you love being in a serene and peaceful place and enjoying what mother nature has to offer then visit River Road Park in Bo erne.

BOERNE CITY PARK

City Park, 106 City Park Road, is in a unique natural setting as it shares a border with Cibolo Creek, which boasts some of the most magnificent cypress-lined banks of the Cibolo. The park still serves as Bo erne’s largest park.

In 1964, efforts were underway by the city to acquire a 125-acre tract of land to serve as the city’s first developed park. The may or, Ray Smart, was notified on February 10, 1965, by a Western Union telegram from Ralph W. Yarborough, U.S. Senator, that Bo erne would be receiving $12,159 from a federal grant to aid in the purchase of the park land.

Developed shortly after the city purchased the land in 1964, City Park was unique in that it offered the widest variety of recre

ational opportunities of any park in the city at the time. It also served for many years as the city’s only park that supported athletic activities such as softball, baseball, tennis and soccer. Today, the park has tennis facil ities, multi-purpose fields and a swimming pool.

BOERNE CITY LAKE

Located about one mile northwest of Bo erne off of Upper Cibolo Creek Road, this large lake has attracted outdoor enthusiasts for decades.

Concerned over flooding in Boerne, city forefathers recognized a need to create a means to assist with flood control. An application was made to the Texas Water Commission to seek approval for water rights in the Cibolo Creek Watershed of the San Antonio River Basin. The Texas Water

Commission granted permission to the city of Boerne on January 7, 1972, to construct and maintain a dam and reservoir on Cibolo Creek for municipal purposes to aid in flood control.

In September 2005, the Boerne City Council approved development of City Lake Park. To protect this valuable asset of the city, the Boerne City Council approved the first set of ordinances for the lake in March 1979. One of the most significant rules of the lake is that no motorized boats are al lowed on the lake. This is to further protect the water. However, sail boats, row boats and kayaks are allowed.

The park also offers swimming, picnic ar eas, disc golf, a pavilion and other ameni ties.

Boerne is blessed with an abundance of parks and recreation areas.

MAIN PLAZA

The central focus point of downtown Bo erne, Main Plaza, 100 N. Main St., was the first area designated in the city of Boerne to serve as a community park. It was estab lished about 1852 and was known as the Common Area. This area was much larg er than the remaining part, which is now known as Main Plaza. The plaza is in the heart of Boerne and serves as the site of nu merous festivals, concerts, car shows, cele brations and Boerne Market Days. The park features a gazebo, which serves as a location for weddings and concerts.

VETERANS PLAZA

At 801 South Main St., Veterans Plaza is one of the original four park sites in Boerne. The park is filled with a variety of trees and sidewalks that lead to the center of the park, where the Veterans War Memorial is locat ed. The park is the site of annual gatherings for veterans and Memorial Day ceremonies.

Many Kendall County residents have an swered the call to duty to serve their coun try in time of war. In 1923, the H.J. Graham family erected a memorial monument near the center of Military Plaza (today known as Veterans Plaza) honoring all the men who died as a result of military action in the armed forces during World War I. The names of those who lost their lives are listed on the four sides of the monument.

Years later, a bronze piece was added to the top of the monument recognizing veter ans. And plaques were added to recognize those that were killed in combat during World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. As part of the 2014 renova tion plaques were added recognizing those killed in combat during the Iraq and Afghan istan conflicts.

Included with the 2014 renovations of Veterans Plaza, “The Walk of Honor” was installed. The Walk of Honor was part of a

CAVES

Beyond the shops and bustle of historic downtown, Boerne’s host of natural features are a must see for any visitor. From unbelievable living caves to beloved natural preserves, nature enthusiasts and thrill seekers will find something to suit their fancy. From day outings to camp ing trips, the wonders of the Texas Hill Country will be memory-making for any family.

Ever since the publication of the famous German-American novel, The Hermit of the Cav ern, the caves of the Texas Hill Country have been a beacon to the stalwart adventurer and casual spelunker alike.

Cascade Caverns first opened its doors in the early 1930s, and Cave-Without-a-Name followed just a few years later in 1939. These natural wonders are made possible by Boerne’s unique location on a massive deposit of calcium carbonate – or limestone. Over millions of years, underground rivers and groundwater eroded the limestone, leaving behind the massive caverns and breathtaking formations that exist today. The geological process can still be seen, as both of these caves are “living” and water continues to erode and deposit formations at a glacial pace.

At Cascade Caverns, visitors can wander through the winding corridors, looking for the unique Cascade Caverns Salamander that makes its home in the lake. For those seeking an extra thrill, Adventure Tours take spelunkers down into the mud for an unprecedented, upclose look at the cavern system.

Set amid the turning backroads of the Hill Country, a scenic drive north of town takes wanderers to Cave Without A Name. Known as “the Little Carlsbad,” Cave Without A Name boasts a near endless collection of breathtaking formations, as well as several large, open caverns where visitors can experience the renowned acoustics at frequent concerts. Camping facilities are available at both locations.

fund raising project to help finance some of the shortfall for the entire park renovations. It is an extra wide walkway from Main St to the center of the park lined with bricks that include names of family and friends that served or are still serving in the military.

BOERNE SKATE PARK

Located across from Curing Elementary School at 524 Adler St., this park covers about 7,500 square feet featuring a plaza style design. The city worked with the local skating community to get its input on what the park should feature. The result was a one of a kind streetscape plaza style park that features various skate ramps.

KINDERPARK

Located at 111 Water St., this fenced and

shaded park is very popular with families with younger children. Kinderpark is per fect for small birthday parties and gather ings. Amenities include a covered pavilion, picnic tables, benches and a unique and ex citing playground.

CIBOLO CENTER FOR CONSERVATION

One of Boerne’s true natural gems, the Ci bolo Nature Center was born of the dreams of local citizens who wished to see natural habitat not only restored, but preserved in perpetuity. Since the 1980s, the CNC has continued to develop and grow both in size and in learning opportunities, celebrating the Hill Country land and natural resources as an important legacy.

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With conservation as its pri mary focus, the CNC’s library and exhibits allow for learn ing, while its many trails let visitors explore a variety of ecosystems within a small area through which a beautiful, cy press-bordered stretch of the Cibolo Creek runs.

One of Boerne’s most his toric and beautiful structures, the Herff farmhouse and its surrounding property, was purchased recently as an ex tension of the Cibolo Nature Center. Something of a neigh borhood gathering place, the Herff Farm land is the loca tion of a community garden, a weekly farmers market and other special events.

COUNTY PARKS

Three county parks lie with in just a few miles of Boerne’s central Main Street area.

The Joshua Springs Park & Preserve is the first of the county’s large and beauti ful nature areas and a place where walkers and hikers can enjoy an extensive trail sys tem as a way to experience the Hill Country in a peaceful, upclose-and-personal way. Bird ers are provided with many opportunities for sightings, including areas that are spe cifically dedicated to chimney swifts and bluebirds, while fishermen are welcome at the park’s ponds and waterways. The most developed of the county’s three parks, Joshua Springs offers pavilion and

playground facilities, among many other amenities.

Just around the bend from Comfort, the James Kiehl River Bend is a 25-acre area of excep tional beauty and peace ded icated to a local veteran who died in Iraq. Almost 2,000 feet of riverfront land allow visitors swimming, paddling and fishing access to the exceptional beauty of the Hill Country’s celebrated Guadalupe River.

Another lovely and quiet spot is the Kreutzberg Canyon Natural Area - more than 100 more acres of rolling country side adjoining the Guadalupe. Left largely undeveloped, three miles of paths trace the river’s banks, while wildlife observa tion blinds allow visitors to stop and observe the natural world around them.

GUADALUPE RIVER STATE PARK

East of Boerne, just past the quaint hamlet of Bergheim, is the Guadalupe River State Park. Horse lovers have access to several miles of an equestrian trail system, and campers can pitch their tents on any of the multiple camping sites. Miles of water access allows enthusiasts to fish, paddle, swim and float, while the Children’s Discovery Center gives children hands-on access to exhibits, themed dis covery boxes and a backpack of tools that make exploring the park fun.

Cibolo Center for Conservation

THE CIBOLO CENTER FOR CON SERVATION TRANSFORMS LIVES

THROUGH THE LOVE OF NATURE, welcoming guests into a beautiful natural Hill Country setting for nature education, enriching community experiences and en vironmental research. With two campuses encompassing more than 160 acres in the heart of Boerne, the Cibolo Nature Center and Herff Farm offer miles of trails, distinct ecosystems, gardens and connection to the regions agrarian roots. These campuses protect the fragile Cibolo Creek watershed that contributes more than a million gallons per day to the Trinity and Edwards aqui fers, the primary sources of drinking water for the region.

The Cibolo Center for Conservation is widely considered a premiere example of what a community can do when hearts and minds come together. The Cibolo devotes itself to preserving, sharing and teaching about living harmoniously and sustainably with nature. What was once a small grass roots organization today is a reputable con

servation leader serving more than 100,000 children, adults and families annually.

NEST NATURE SCHOOL

The Nest Nature School provides a rich child-centered learning environment for preschool aged children (ages 3-5) built on uniquely developed curriculum that prior itizes exceeding developmentally appro priate learning standards. The curriculum incorporates play and learning in nature to best support the whole child academically, socially, emotionally, physically and spiri tually to ensure that they are prepared for Kindergarten and beyond.

FARMERS MARKET

The Farmers Market at Herff Farm is an open-air farmers market on the historic Herff Farm. Individuals can buy products directly from local growers, ranchers and crafters on a beautiful German farmstead in the Texas Hill Country. Explore fenced gar dens, pollinator meadow and trails and see the historic limestone Herff House.

CAMPS AND COMMUNITY EVENTS

Cibolo summer and spring break camps provide opportunities for learning through nature play and hands-on activities. Children engage in enjoyable science learning while having fun in several ecosystems with creek time and archery every week. The Cibolo also offers a myriad of events and programs throughout the year, including an outdoor concert series, guided hikes, festivals, gar dening workshops and more! Go to www. cibolo.org to find more on the calendar of events.

VOLUNTEERING

We welcome volunteers in many ways from individuals to large groups from organiza tions and businesses. Whether you are by yourself or with a group, the Cibolo has both short-term and ongoing volunteer opportu nities for many interests.

School information

BOERNE ISD

The Boerne Independent School District, nestled in the scenic Texas Hill Country, is a “destination district” for families who enjoy Boerne’s unique combination of rural roots, small-town atmosphere and easy access to one of America’s largest cities (San Antonio is 30 miles southeast of Boerne).

This supportive Boerne community places a high priority on education, reflected in the reputation for excellence that Boerne ISD has built and sustained through the years. Boerne ISD has an enrollment approaching 10,000 students who attend class at seven elementary schools, three middle schools, two high schools and an alternative cam pus. Land has been purchased for a poten tial eighth elementary school.

Boerne ISD is one of the fastest-growing school districts in Texas. With more than 1,000 faculty and staff, Boerne ISD is the largest employer in the community. Its teachers are dedicated professionals whose commitment to excellence is recognized

consistently on regional, state and national levels.

MISSION

The Boerne Independent School District en gages, inspires, and enriches our community through innovative learning experiences.

VISION

Our community will engage students and adults in a challenging educational envi ronment that inspires creativity and en riches lives for today’s realities and tomor row’s possibilities.

MOTTO

Engage. Inspire. Enrich.

INFORMATION:

District address : 235 Johns Road, Boerne Main phone: 830-357-2000 Website: www.boerneisd.net

Christian K-12 private school that pursues doing all things with excellence to the glory of God.

COMFORT ISD

The Comfort Independent School District is one of the finest school districts in the state of Texas. It is a wonderful place to educate a child, and the environment is made pos sible by the tremendous parent and community support for its three schools at the elementa ry, middle and high school lev els as well as by a hardworking and dedicated staff. The dis trict takes pride in cultivating hearts and minds.

MISSION

Comfort ISD ensures all stu dents receive a premier edu cation and exceed state stan dards. We desire excellence for all children; find and develop the individual talents of every child; and cultivate hearts and minds by teaching integrity and responsibility and empowering students with knowledge to de velop into productive citizens.

VISION

Excellence through cultivating hearts and minds.

INFORMATION:

District address : 327 High St., Comfort Main phone: 830-995-6400 Website : www.comfort. txed.net

GENEVA SCHOOL OF BOERNE

The Geneva School of Boerne exists to provide a classical education from a biblical worl dview, to equip students for a lifetime of learning, service and leadership to the glory of Jesus Christ. It is a classical and

Educators are dedicated to a Christ-centered worldview and to the Geneva mission, locking arms with parents to provide a rigorous and time-tested edu cation. The award-winning and accredited academics, athlet ics and arts programs uphold the classical ideal by teaching students to recognize what is good, true and beautiful in ev ery endeavor. Educators teach from a Christ-centered worl dview — everything students learn and do is evaluated ac cording to the standard of God’s word. Geneva graduates enter the world well-spoken and uniquely equipped to lead as servants, scholars, athletes and artists in their individual contests.

Located on 51 beautiful acres in Boerne, the school provides a place for all students to be known, foster a small-town roll-up-your-sleeves style of family volunteerism to get things done and cultivate an outward-focused community that actively loves its neighbors both inside and outside the school.

Geneva is a welcoming, tightknit community of people who trust and invest in each other with grace and grit. The school was formed in 1998 and began offering classes in 1999 to 13 students in kindergarten, first and third grade. The first senior class of 19 students graduated in May 2011. Today, Geneva serves about 700 students in grades K-12.

INFORMATION:

Address : 113 Cascade Cav erns Road, Boerne

Main phone: 830-755-6101

Website : www.geneva schooltx.org

Take a Driving Tour in the Hills

Make Boerne your headquarters for day trips through the countryside

NORTH TOUR (33 MILES)

Start at north end of Main St. (Hwy. 87, northbound) at traffic light. Start mileage count here.

0.3 Kendall County EMS building (right)

0.4 (Turn right onto FM 1376)

3.4 Walnut Grove Road (left)

4.7 Remains of old Walnut Grove Resort Ranch still visible, one of Texas’ better known resorts in late 1890’s (left)

7.6 Wasp Creek

7.9 Wasp Creek School - original part still present, but converted into residence (left)

11.0 Ottmar Von Behr’s Homestead - in National Register as Historical District

11.1 Guadalupe River

11.9 Intersection of FM 473 (right)

12.1 East Sister Creek

12.2 Sisterdale - First known as Zink’s Settlement, named for Nicholas Zink who settled in 1847

12.3 Sister Creek Winery (left)

12.5 Lohrbeer House* - Built in 1897 (left)

12.6 Old Dance Hall (left)

12.7 Old school house (right)

12.9 Cemetery (right) Turn left at intersection of FM 473. Dr. Kapp’s Hydropathic Clinic (entrance 12.7 miles on right). Sisterdale. On the National Register as an Historical District. West Sister Creek

15.9 Turn left on Waring-Sisterdale Road (no signs).

18.2 Guadalupe River

20.1 Mira Sol Girl Scout Camp owned by Alamo Area Council of Girl Scouts (left).

20.5 Waring - community created in 1888. First known as Windsor, later changed to Waringford and finally Waring. Baptist Church, general store, post office, Waring school* makeup historic town. Just outside Waring is old Windsor Stage Stop, built in 1860s to accommodate overnight stagecoach travelers.

20.6 Railroad Depot (right)

22.7 Joshua Creek

23.9 Welfare - first known as Bon Ton. Like Waring Welfare was cut off with comple tion of Hwy. 87 and later IH-10, bypassing these small German settlements.

24.1 Railroad Depot (right)

24.1 Old Welfare School (left)

25.3 Nicolaus Zink Home* - built in 1868. Zink selected to lead group of German im migrants overseas to establish settlements on Texas Land Grant, buried in unmarked grave on this property.

26.2 Turn left

26.5 Nelson City - named for Nelson family farmers and ranchers, who operated automotive garage, filling station and lunch stand. Po-Po Restaurant built in 1929 first as dance hall.

27.0 Turn right off of IH-I0 frontage road - go under IH-10 overpass

27.5 Enter IH-10

30.2 Site of Andrew Jackson Potter’s Home (1868-1883). Potter, a Methodist minister for 30 years, traveled the Texas frontier, preaching in saloons, the only public buildings in the early settlements (left)

30.4 Boerne City Lake - Kendall County’s only lake (right). Exit at Boerne business exit, take the frontage road.

31.0 Take Boerne exit to Hwy. 87

32.0 Ernest/Walter Pfeiffer Home - in 1974 the Pfeiffers received Texas State Family Land Heritage Award for owning and operating same agricultural land for over 100 years

32.9 Traffic Light (Main Street).

EAST TOUR (45 MILES)

Turn east off Main St. at the Cibolo Creek Bridge. Start your mileage count.

0.3 Cibolo Creek Dam - site of Boerne’s first business, the Dietert Saw and Grist Mill (right).

0.9 Agricultural Heritage Center - museum of antique farm equipment - Open Saturdays, 10 to 4 (right).

0.9 Boerne City Park & Cibolo Nature Center (right).

1.1 Herff Park - home to Kendall County Fair on Labor Day weekend (right).

6.6 Pleasant Valley School - now used for Community Center (left).

7.2 Cecil Smith’s Polo Field - home of America’s most famous polo player and training site for polo ponies (right)

10.0 Bergheim General Store* - old general store (right) which has been in the same family since 1900, and O’Briens Restaurant (left)

10.5 Turn left on FM 3351

11.0 Smith Cemetery - family-owned cemetery (right)

14.7 Old Schiller Post Office and site of first Bergheim General Store - located on Cielo Ranch.

15.0 Guadalupe River - old charcoal burners were active in this area.

19.1 Curry Creek.

21.0 Rawls Creek.

21.9 Kendalia* - town first known as Bech’s Flat, but later changed. Named after George Wilkins Kendall. Many historic buildings in Kendalia including Kendall Community Church,* Old Lawhon General Store, log cabin Elbel General Store, dance hall and Kendalia Library with historical marker for George Wilkins Kendall. Turn left on FM 473 (left)

25.8 Shepard’s Creek & schoolhouse.

26.9 Dry Creek.

28.0 Curry Creek.

29.3 FM 474 intersects (left) Turn here.

36.3 Guadalupe River.

37.2 Guadalupe River Ranch (left).

38.6 Kreutzberg Road (left).

Optional Tour (approximately 10 miles)

Turn left on Kreutzberg Rd. Pass Kreutzberg Shooting Club and School which dates back almost 100 years. On top of hill behind shooting club building is large cross erected by Joseph V. Phillip in 1847, used as landmark for the area. Kreutzberg (German for Cross Mountain ) (left). Alzafar Shrine Camp (left) and Cave Without a Name, one of Texas’ most beautiful caves (right)

Return and continue on FM 474 to Boerne

42.2 Malakopf Monument* - monument erected in memory of Dr. Ferdinand Ludwig Von Herff, well-known doctor in late 1800s (right)

43.4 Intersection of Adler Road (turn right). 43.9 Kendall County Law Enforcement Center (right).

44.1 Boerne Civic Center - built in 1987.

44.2 Boerne Curington Elementary School - (left). Adler Rd. (will take you back to Main St.

WEST TOUR (10.5 MILES)

Turn left off Main St. onto Johns Road (westbound). Start mileage count.

0.2 Henry Fabra Elementary School - dedicated to Henry Fabra, descendant of early settlers (left).

0.2 Boerne Middle School North originally built in 1929 and served as Boerne High School until new high school was built in 1972.

0.3 Cibolo Creek.

0.5 Tusculum - first settlement in Boerne. Located behind Schwope’s Water Well Drilling Company. Settled in 1849 by German immigrants hoping to bring higher standard of living to the United States. Only one stone building remains today. (Not visible from John’s Road).

0.9 Lex Sanitarium*- Lex family home used as sanitarium from 1919 to 1939. Owned and operated by Emilie Lex (Mrs. Adolph). Boarding house, also for people traveling long distance to visit friends and family members who were parents. Dr. John Francis Nooe, at one time Boerne’s favorite doctor, operated and cared for parents here. Still owned by Lex family. (left - visible only from IH-10).

1.2 IH-l0 Overpass

5.2 Tapatio Springs Golf Resort Country Club - hotel conference center, golf, tennis, restaurant. Return to Main Street by way of John’s Road

SOUTH TOUR (9.5 MILES)

Start tour on S. Main St. and Hwy. 46 (Bandera Hwy., southbound) intersection and drive south. Start mileage count here.

0.9 Enter frontage road of IH-10 (left).

2.1 Turn left on Cascade Caverns Rd., follow signs to Cascade Caverns

4.7 Cascade Caverns - 10-acre park, campground and cave. Cavern named for beautiful waterfall which plunges 90 feet.

Return to Main Street by way of Cascade Caverns Rd.

* Denotes Texas Historical markers.

Compiled from Kendall County Historical Commission and Boerne Area Historical Preservation Society records.

Dickens ‘A Celebration’

TENLEY JACKSON Boerne Star Intern

One of the Hill Country’s fa vorite celebrations is back, now spanning four distinct weekends, all kicking off the day after Thanksgiving.

Aimed at giving revelers some “small-town” holiday cheer to mark the beginning of the holiday season, “A Dick ens Celebration” will begin with a reimagined Dickens on Main the evenings of Thanks giving weekend, November 26-27, followed by the new “Weihnachts Weekend,” “Toast of Olde Town” and “Kinder Fest.” The expanded celebra tion will offer guests fresh op portunities for holiday cheer while preserving the spirit of the decades-held tradition.

Last year, out of an abun dance of caution because of the COVID-19 pandemic, offi

cials canceled the popular hol iday event. It already had been scaled back just to some basic events, but the fear of spread ing the virus in a crowded at mosphere led to the city can celing it altogether.

The new vision of the cele bration was brought to life by the combined efforts of the city of Boerne, the Greater Bo erne Chamber of Commerce and the Hill Country Mile’s re tail and restaurant owners.

“We have always had such an overwhelming and warm response from those who at tend Dickens on Main, and we have heard one request over and over: ‘Can the city make this more than one weekend?’” said Mary Woods, special proj ects manager for the city of Boerne.

The city loved the idea, and “A Dickens Celebration” was born as a revamped model of

Boerne’s beloved “Dickens on Main” tradition.

“Our favorite thing about ‘A Dickens Celebration’ is that each weekend is completely different, making sure there is something for everyone, whether you are bringing kids, visiting guests or just want a date night or evening with adults,” Woods said.

Several City departments are support the weekends of events, including special proj ects, parks and recreation, the Boerne Visitors Center and the Patrick Heath Public Library. This support includes promo tion for the events, planning and implementing Dickens on Main and the Weihnachts Parade, co-hosting the Toast of Olde Town and Kinder Fest weekends, decorating the pub lic spaces such as Main Plaza for the tree lighting and much more.

DICKENS ON MAIN

The first weekend following Thanksgiving, still called “Dick ens on Main,’’ will include fan favorites like the ice carving show, snow falling along Main Street, costumed holiday per formers and late-night shop ping.

After 4 p.m. on Friday and Sat urday, November 26-27, guests can stroll along a traffic-free Main Street, freely crossing from shop to shop while enjoy

ing holiday music, festivities and fun surprises along the way.

Dickens Village (Main Plaza) will have a new schedule full of family fun, including a festive market. As per tradition, the festival officially will kick off the holidays with the lighting of the tree at 6 p.m. on Friday night followed by trumpeted Christmas carols. Street en tertainers will surprise and delight, while shops will be decorated and magically illu minated with twinkling lights throughout the season.

Santa Claus also will be pres ent to visit with children.

WEIHNACHTS WEEKEND

The following weekend, De cember 3-4, is Weihnachts Weekend, the first of A Dickens Celebrations’ creative incorpo rations.

Weihnachts Weekend is cen tered on the locally treasured “Weihnachts Parade” and kicks off at noon on Friday, Decem ber 3, with entertainment and the Weihnachts Market at Main Plaza. Guests will be welcome to shop along the Hill Country Mile’s beautiful boutiques and unique shops, grab some food and a beer at one of the local breweries or restaurants, or have coffee and dessert at Bo erne’s bistros, bakeries and sweet shops.

Saturday, December 4, will feature more shopping and dining followed by the 34th annual Weihnachts Parade at 6 p.m. when downtown will light up with nearly 100 floats spreading holiday cheer along

TOAST OF OLDE TOWN

For the final two weekends of celebration, Main Street will be open as usual.

Hosted by The Hill Country Mile’s retailers, “Toast of Olde Town’’ will run the following week. The “date night” center piece of Dickens will begin with a classic holiday movie in the park on Wednesday, December 8, at the square. The weekend of Friday and Saturday, Decem ber 10-11, holiday sweethearts are invited to tour local shops for late-night holiday shopping and toasts with wassail from 5 to 9 p.m.

Contributing to the commu nity effort to make Dickens a thrill for all attendees, the Pat rick Heath Public library will

be offering children’s activi ties with a festive flair on that Friday and Saturday, allowing parents to drop off the kiddos for some much-needed holiday downtime.

coupled with tradition, Dickens will remain connected to its original spirit of joy and com munity.

MORE INFORMATION

KINDERFEST

Finally, also led by Hill Coun try retailers, Kinderfest, from December 17-19, will start with a tasty “cookie crawl” on Friday. Then, the Dienger Trading Co. will welcome guests to meet Santa Claus on Saturday.

The fun continues with a downtown scavenger hunt for the entire family. There will be special treats along the way, and real reindeer await at the finish line. The festive weekend will be concluded with a family holiday movie on Sunday eve ning, December 19.

Through all the amazing addi tions of this year’s celebration,

“Dickens on Main was founded by downtown business owners more than 20 years ago to at tract holiday shoppers to down town Boerne,” Woods said. “Through the years, the cele bration has grown, but we’ve al ways worked to stay true to the roots of Dickens – to highlight our amazing shops and restau rants and our beautiful histor ic downtown while offering an amazing weekend of holiday fun to guests and visitors.”

There will be parking avail able in several public lots, in cluding the visitors center, city hall and the Patrick Heath Public Library. People may also park their vehicles on the resi dential streets adjacent to the festival.

Some items throughout the holiday celebration will require tickets.

For more information regard ing parking, tickets and sched uling, visit adickenscelebration. com any time after November 1.

Boerne’s Main Street. Riding on a firetruck at the end of the pa rade will be Santa Claus.

Dining Guide

ASIAN

CHINA BOWL

1362 S. Main St. Suite 301, Boerne

Straightforward stop for ChineseAmerican cuisine offering traditional dishes in relaxed surrounds. 830-331-8558

LOVE THAI RESTAURANT

109 Waterview Parkway, Suite 101, Boerne

Formerly known as Sarika’s Thai Cafe here in Boerne, Love Thai features appetizers, house specials, curries and classic savory dishes. 830-249-1070

LUNG FUNG

1004 N. Main Street, Boerne

Traditional Chinese food for lunch and dinner as well as a daily lunch buffet. 830-249-6185

N’S THAI FOOD

115 Adler Rd., Boerne

Offering classic traditional Thai dishes using vegetables from their own local garden, served in a relaxed Texas Hill Country atmosphere. 830-331-2004

SHANG HAI CHINESE

430 W. Bandera Rd., Ste. 1, Boerne

Serving traditional Chinese cuisine for lunch and dinner. 830-249-4982

ShangHaiInBoerne.com

BAKERY/COFFEE HOUSE

BEAR MOON BAKERY CAFE

401 S Main St., Boerne

Quaint breakfast & lunch cafe in a bright, homey space serving American comfort fare & baked goods. 830-816-2327

BearMoonBakery.com

BLACK RIFLE COFFEE

101 S. Main St., Boerne

The first brick and mortar location in Texas, BRCC is a premium, small-batch, roast-to-order, veteran-owned coffee company. Breakfast sandwiches, a casual lunch menu, merchandise, and coffee by the bag are also available. 830-428-6736

BlackRifleCoffee.com

BOERNE GRILL/DAILY GRIND

141 S Main St., Boerne

Easygoing, local spot featuring coffee, scratch-made baked goods and breakfast fare plus sandwiches, comfort fare and homemade ice cream. 830-249-4677

BOERNE NUTRITION

Smoothie & Juice Bar Health Food Restaurant 104 E Hosack St., Boerne, TX 78006 https://www.facebook.com/ boernenutrition

LANI’S CHEESECAKES AND COFFEE HOUSE

510 Highway 27, Comfort

A Comfort staple with pies, cakes, cheesecakes and brunch all day. LanisCheesecakes.com

M AND M DONUTS

1414 E. Blanco Rd., Boerne Quick and easy donut shop. 830-249-7929

RICHTER BAKHAUS 153 Main St., Boerne Delicious, freshly-made baked goods and smooth coffee concoctions and flavors! Try the “Duffin” – a muffin-doughnut hybrid that’s sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. 830-331-2675 RichterBoerne.com

SCOOTER’S COFFEE

1 FM 3351 No. 155, Boerne Brewing up delicious coffee, espresso blenders, smoothies and pastries since 1998. 830-336-2106 ScootersCoffee.com

SNOWFLAKE DONUTS

1222 S. Main St. & 1685 River Rd. Ste. 100, Boerne Take-out doughnuts, pastries and kolaches. 830-249-8686

THE BUBBLE TEA FACTORY

1415 E. Blanco Rd., Boerne Boba (Bubble) teas, milk teas and flavored test. Smoothies, coffee and breakfast treats to-go. 830-331-2192

THE DIENGER TRADING, CO.

210 N. Main St., Boerne

Inside the historic Dienger building in the heart of downtown, this bakery, espresso bar and bistro offers breakfast, lunch, tapas and wine. 830-331-2225 TheDiengerTradingCo.com

TOOTIE PIE CO.

Handcrafted sweets and savory eats made with quality ingredients and tender loving care.

1445 S. Main, Ste. 120, Boerne https://www.tootiepieco.com/

WANDER’N CALF

817 Front St., Comfort

A place with exceptional coffee, tea and sweets, and a place where those who have been ”wandering” can feel like they have finally found a place to belong.

830-428-2710 WanderNCalf.com

BARBECUE

BLACK BOARD BAR B Q

1123 FM 1376, Boerne

Casual, low n’ slow, Texas-style Bar B Q with upscale Southern side dishes. Daily Black Board Specials, cold beer, and live music. Located just up the road in Sisterdale.

830-324-6858

FRITZE’S BBQ & CATERING

926 N Main St., Boerne

Local, family-owned and operated barbecue restaurant. 830-331-9903

KLEIN SMOKEHOUSE

342 N Main St., Boerne

Delicious smoked meats, sausages, amazing quality steaks, exotic game and mouth-watering Texas Hill Country BBQ. 830-249-8063

KleinSmokehouse.com

SMOKEY MO’S BAR-B-Q

1685 River Rd., Boerne Lean brisket, juicy chicken and turkey, and hot sausage for 20 years. 830-331-2633

SmokeyMosBBQ.com

BEER AND WINE

BENDING BRANCH WINERY

142 Lindner Branch Rd, Comfort Award-winning Texas winery. Voted No. 3 Best Tasting Room by USA Today 830-995-5850

Bendingbranchwinery.com

BERGHEIM CELLARS

46 Crossing Shopping Center 1 FM 3351 South, No. 150, Boerne

A 1600 square foot full-service Wine and Spirits store 830-229-5233

BOERNE BREWERY

9 Hill View Ln, Boerne

The Boerne Brewery is a closed container manufacturing facility where the beers are brewed in Boerne by people from Boerne. 830-331-8798 BoerneBrewery.com

CIBOLO CREEK BREWING CO.

448 S. Main St., Boerne Meet friends, family and neighbors at this local brewery and pub. With indoor and outdoor dining, guests enjoy housebrewed beer and seasonal farm-fresh dishes. 830-816-5275 CiboloCreekBrewing.com

DODGING DUCK BREWHAUS

402 River Road, Boerne

Award-winning house-brewed beer and an eclectic menu of international and local favorites, including Thai lettuce wraps, Chimichurri grilled beef tenderloin, fried green tomatoes, vegetarian options and bratwurst and sauerkraut. 830-248-3825 DodgingDuck.com

DON’S & BEN’S LIQUOR

More than 75 years ago, two brothers, Don and Ben Nurick, bought an old gas buggy and made their way from Minnesota to Texas. 1433 S. Main St., Boerne 830-816-5392 https://donsandbens.com/

DRINK TEXAS BIERGARTEN

265 S Main St., Boerne

Cold beer, Texas cocktails and friendly service. 830-331-2152

JUST CHILLIN IN COMFORT 702 High St., Comfort

Enjoy a beer or wine after a hard day of work without the need to dress up and show off. 210-355-3745

HILL COUNTRY TEXAS DISTILLERS INC.

723 Front St., Comfort

A local Hill Country distillery using native Texas ingredients like prickly pear cactus, Hill Country peaches and jalapenos. 830-995-2924

HillCountryTXDistillers.com

HUCKLEBERRY’S

708 High St, Comfort

A beautiful place to host events, drink beer & boutique wines, and watch incredible live music Friday nights. 432-288-4995 HuckleberrysTx.com

LONGBRANCH SALOON 817 N Main St., Boerne

A laid back, saloon-style bar featuring pool tables, a dance floor and a jukebox. 210-218-3873

NEWSOM VINEYARDS

717 Front St., Comfort

This cozy tasting room is nestled in the

historic section of Comfort offering smallbatch Texas wines. They also have a great space to relax and enjoy live music and food trucks. 806-549-6732 NewsomVineyards.com

RANDOM BEER GARDEN

11 Upper Cibolo Creek Rd, Boerne

This pet friendly backyard destination for family friendly fun and relaxation offers 80+ beers on tap as well as wine and food trucks. 830-428-3026

RICHTER CORK & KEG

153 S. Main St., Boerne

A top destination to discover wine and specialty brews in the Hill Country. 830-331-2675

ROC N RITAS

Margaritas to go. 112 E San Antonio Ave., Boerne 210-701-0120 www.rocnritas.com

SAINT TRYPHON FARM & VINEYARDS

24 Wasp Creek Rd, Boerne

Saint Tryphon (pronounced tree-fon) Farm & Vineyards developed from three core loves: Texas, the great wines of the world and good people. 830-777-6704 SaintTryphon.com

SINGING WATER VINEYARDS

316 Mill Dam Rd., Comfort

A winery and vineyard with stunning views, unique buildings, mature oak trees and beautiful sunsets. 830-457-9006 SingingWaterVineyards.com

SISTER CREEK VINEYARDS

1142 Sisterdale Rd., Boerne

The tasting room is in an 1885 cotton gin that has incorporated some of the original cotton gin equipment into the design.

Bordeaux and Burgundy wine making techniques are employed to produce the Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot wines. 830-324-6704 SisterCreekVineyards.com

SISTERDALE LINE 1211 Sisterdale Rd., Boerne

One of the leading bar stops in the Texas Hill Country known for its approachable atmosphere. 830-324-6833

THE COCKY ROOSTER 1014 Front St., Comfort

A full-service bar with indoor and outdoor seating, Sunday potlucks and big screen TVs.. 830-256-7491

TUSCULUM BREWING

236 S. Main St., Boerne

Located in the historic H.O. Adler building on the Hill Country Mile, this brewpub offers a relaxed casual atmosphere, housemade brews and a pub menu for friends and family to enjoy year-round. 830-428-0596

CASUAL DINING

BOERNE EPICURE GOURMET

MARKET

Treat yourself to incredible chocolates, coffees, teas, a large selection of cold drinks and a fabulous deli. 210 S. Main St., Boerne 830-331-9355 www.boerneepicure.com

BOERNE TACO HOUSE

209 Lohmann St., Boerne

Homey restaurant serving up Mexican grub such as street-style, breakfast tacos and quesadillas. 830-331-2874 BoerneTacoHouse.org

BOTERO TAPAS + WINE BAR

161 S. Main St., Boerne Paella and Spanish tapas bar. Homemade sangria, wine tastings, and Spanish beer in a great atmosphere. 830-446-3035 Botero161.com

BUMDOODLER’S LUNCH

929 N Main St., Boerne

Serving the best Deli Sandwiches, soups and Homemade Pies to the citizens of Boerne, Texas since 1982. 830-249-8826 Bumdoodlers.com

CASA AMAYA PUPUSERIA & TAQUERIA 608 E Blanco Rd., Boerne

Traditional El Salvadorian fare for breakfast, lunch, and snacks including coffee beverages in a casual atmosphere. Salvadorian Pupusas, Silk Red refried beans, plátanos con frijoles, street tacos, breakfast tacos, and more. 830-331-9011

CHILI’S 601 W Bandera Rd., Boerne

CYPRESS CREEK INN 408 Highway 27, Comfort Sandwiches, chicken fried steak and comfort foods. 830-995-3977 CypressCreekInn.com

DENNY’S 435 W Bandera St., Boerne

DOG & PONY GRILL 1481 S. Main St., Boerne Family-friendly restaurant serving traditional American food, beer, wine and cocktails. Offering indoor and outdoor seating with multiple spaces for the kids to play. 830-816-7669 DogAndPonyGrill.com

FLAGSTOP CAFÉ & EXXON

Nestled alongside Interstate 10 between Leon Springs and Boerne at the Fair Oaks Parkway Exit (No. 546), Flagstop Café has been a landmark destination for over 30 years.

28425 Interstate 10W., Boerne 830-981-4400 https://flagstop.com/

FOOD FOR THE SOUL BISTRO 702 High St., Comfort Food for the soul bistro is a local restaurant in Comfort that is proud to have the best steak and lunch menu in the Hill Country. 210-355-3745

HUNGRY HORSE RESTAURANT 109 S. Saunders St., Boerne A warm, family-friendly place with burgers, catfish, chicken fried steak, homemade desserts and casseroles to-go. 830-816-8989 HungryHorseHillCountry.com

LA CASCADA TABLE + BAR 1 Resort Way, Boerne Texas Hill Country fare served in the beautiful dining room at Tapatio Spring Hill Country Resort overlooking the golf course or out on their spacious patio. 855-627-2243 TapatioResort.com

LONGHORN CAFE 369 S. Esser Rd., Boerne Family-friendly dining experience with arcades, sandpits and playscapes, as well as cold beer, fresh burgers and a spacious patio. 830-331-4011

TheLonghornCafe.com

NICO’S GOURMET BURGERS 109 Waterview Pkwy Ste. 104, Boerne Juicy gourmet burgers made with grassfed beef on fresh brioche buns. 830-431-6836

PO-PO RESTAURANT

Fresh fried chicken, all-you-can-eat catfish and shrimp, and certified Angus steaks. 829 FM 289, Welfare 830-537-4194

PoPoRestaurant.com

SAUCED WING BAR

215 W. Bandera Rd. Ste. 101, Boerne

A sports bar with fresh wings, beer, and happy hour with iindoor and outdoor seating. 830-331-4398

SaucedWingBar.com

THE BEVY PROVISIONS CO. 101 Herff Rd., Boerne

Featuring products from local restaurants, this family-friendly place offers local coffee, hot meals, desserts, wines and craft sodas. 210-836-7860

THE LOCAL JUICE CO., 215 W. Bandera Rd. No. 115, Boerne

More than a juice bar, this company also offers smoothies, bowls, cocktails, salads and toasts.

TheLocalJuiceCompany.com

FINE DINING

259 BRANTLEY’S BISTRO

259 S Main St, Boerne

Local fresh Texas ingredients 830-331-8889

259BrantleysBistro.com

BELLA SERA

812 N Main St, Boerne, TX 78006

Casual setting for family-friendly Italian standards such as pizza, pasta dishes & sandwiches. 830-816-5577

BellaSeraBoerne.cm

CYPRESS GRILLE

170 S. Main St., Boerne

An elegant, but comfortable atmosphere with an extensive wine list and chefprepared grilled pork chops, blackened sea scallops, pan-seared foie gras, crispy oysters and desserts. 830-248-1353

CypressGrille.com

LITTLE GRETEL

518 River Rd., Boerne

With a riverside patio, Little Gretel offers delicious European food including authentic Czech kolaches and German and Czech food specials daily. 830-331-1368 LittleGretel.com

O’BRIENS

848 Hwy 46, Bergheim

Gourmet style cooking including steaks, chicken, sandwiches, burger, fresh seafood, pasta, and salads. Full bar and a beautiful oak covered patio. 830-229-5600

OBriensInBergheim.com

PEGGY’S ON THE GREEN

128 W. Blanco Rd., Boerne

Have a cocktail on the breezy wraparound porch, or enjoy an intimate dinner with a menu influenced by the seasonal bounty from area farms. 830-572-5000 PeggysOnTheGreen.com

RICHTER TAVERN

153 S. Main St., Boerne

Start your experience in this 1920s industrial-themed bar offers custom cocktails, margaritas, martinis and beer. Then indulge in a locally sourced menu that changes with the seasons.

RichterBoerne.com

TAPATIO SPRINGS

HILL COUNTRY RESORT

La Cascada Table & Bar features prime space in the new Clubhouse—overlooking the course, live oaks, and limestone cliffs. 1 Resort Way, Boerne, TX 78006 830-537-4612

https://www.tapatiosprings.com/

THE CREEK RESTAURANT

119 Staffel St., Boerne

Whether you choose to dine alfresco on the beautiful deck or inside this historic landmark building, you will be enchanted by the service, the food, and the ambiance. 830-816-2005

TheCreekRestaurant.com

VALERIA RISTORANTE ITALIANO

109 Waterview Pkwy, Ste. 105, Boerne

Locally sourced produce paired with sustainably sourced wild fish and shellfish, as well as the best cheeses, organic flours and glass jarred tomatoes from Italy. 830-331-1393

ValeriaRestaurant.com

MEXICAN & TEX-MEX

CENTINELA MEXICAN RESTAURANT 215 W. Bandera Rd. Ste. 106, Boerne Offering 100% authentic Tex-Mex cuisine, a family-friendly atmosphere with timely service, great prices and a full bar with great margaritas. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. 830-249-2023

COMPADRES HILL COUNTRY COCINA 209 Lohmann St., Boerne

Veteran-owned and operated restaurant serving popular dishes like Menudo, posole, carnitas, street tacos, fajitas, Texas Hill country barbecue, barbacoa, pan dulce y mas. 830-331-2198

DON TANO’S COCINA

108 FM 289, Comfort

Authentic Mexican cuisine in Comfort. 830-995-3390

EL RIO MEXICAN RESTAURANT

1361 S. Main St., Boerne

Tex-Mex style enchiladas, tacos, fajitas, and margaritas with indoor and outdoor seating. 830-249-9555

GUADALAJARA MEXICAN GRILL Tacos, enchiladas and other Mexican staples offered in a laid-back setting with a drive-thru. 1234 S. Main St., Boerne 830-249-1467

LAS GUITARRAS COCINA MEXICANA Created to introduce to you what the true

heart of fine Mexican Cuisine is all about, from using the distinct blend of spices, seasonings and vibrant colors creating a beautiful presentation taking you back to ancient culinary treasures given to us by our ancestors.

911 S. Main St. Boerne 830-331-8787 https://lasguitarrasfinecuisine.com/

LOS JARRITOS/JARROS 1005 U.S. Hwy 87, Comfort Homemade flour tortillas, breakfast tacos, quesadillas, enchiladas and other Mexican classics. 830-995-4112

MAGUE’S CAFE

934 N. Main St., Boerne Family-owned and operated restaurant featuring hand-made tortillas, Tex-Mex and authentic Mexican food for breakfast, lunch and dinner. 830-249-9168

MAR’S KITCHEN

104 Blueridge, Comfort Lunch and breakfast specials. Enchiladas, fajitas and more. 830-995-2191

MARY’S TACOS

This is where the locals go for breakfast tacos made with fresh homemade tortillas. 518 E. Blanco Rd., Boerne 830-249-7474 https://marystacos.business.site/

TAQUERIA REYNA TAPATIA

1000 N. Main St., Boerne Authentic Mexican food with carne asada, enchiladas and caldo de res. 830-331-1076

PIZZA

BERGHEIM PIZZA COMPANY

1 FM 3351 Suite 100, Boerne, TX 78006 A neighborhood, family-friendly pizza joint 830-336-2577 BergheimPizzaCompany.com

BROKEN STONE PIZZA CO.

1022 N Main St, Boerne, TX 78006

Hand-tossed New York-style pizzas, salads & subs are served in a casual setting with write-on walls. 830-331-9020 BrokenStonePizzaCo.com

COMFORT PIZZA 802 High St., Comfort People drive from miles around to get a taste of these mesquite wood-fired pizzas. 830-995-5959

DOMINO’S PIZZA

1375 S Main St., Boerne 830-249-0024

HORSESHOE PUB & PIZZA

429 Front St., Comfort Pizza, sandwiches, wings and Texas toothpicks served with ice cold beer and wine. 830-995-5150 HorseshoePubAndPizza.com

INFERNO’S WOOD FIRED OVEN & SPIRITS

1540 River Rd., Boerne

This Gruene to Boerne eatery offers pizza, cold drinks and the Trinidad Scorpion Pepper. 830-331-2023 InfernosPizzeria.com

MARCO’S PIZZA

Founded in Oregon, Ohio, just outside of Toledo, we’ve been serving primo pizza since 1978.

1560 River Road, Suite 103, Boerne 830-385-4360

www.marcos.com

Z’S WOODFIRED PIZZA

118 Old San Antonio Rd., Boerne

Z’s Wood Fired Pizza is a family restaurant where craft beer and wine meet craft pizza. 830-331-1212

ZsWoodFiredPizza.com

BURGER KING

1327 S Main St., Boerne 830-249-2573

BUSH’S CHICKEN

1550 Highway 46, Boerne 830-816-5308

BushsChicken.com

CHICKEN EXPRESS 42 Highway 87, Comfort 830-995-2750

CHURCH’S CHICKEN

428 W Bandera Rd., Boerne 830-249-1527

DAIRY QUEEN 430 W Bandera Rd., Boerne

KELANI YOGURT

463 S Main St., Boerne 830-331-9636 KelaniYogurt.com

PIZZA HUT

1433 S. Main St., Ste 110, Boerne 830-816-1616

RAISING CANE’S

1406 S. Main St., Boerne 830-249-0039

SALTY & SWEET

123 N Main St., Boerne Salty and Sweet is the best place for a sweet snack or a salty nibble. 830-331-1330 SaltyAndSweetBoerne.com

SONIC DRIVE-IN 121 W Bandera Rd., Boerne 830-249-9666

SUBWAY

1430 S Main St. Ste 101, Boerne 830-249-4382

TACO BELL 440 W. Bandera Rd., Boerne 830-249-2325

TACO CABANA 420 W Bandera Rd., Boerne 830-249-3230

TIN CAN CUSTARD CO.

Tin Can Custard Co. is scooping up the best sweet cream vanilla custard from our adorable vintage-inspired trailer. 607 E. Blanco Rd., Ste. 1871. Boerne 830-446-8837 https://tincancustard.com/

WENDY’S

1242 S. Main St., Boerne 830-443-4332

WHATABURGER 621 W Bandera Rd.. Boerne 830-249-1288

PRIVATE CLUB

FAIR OAKS RANCH GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB

7900 Fair Oaks Pkwy., Fair Oaks Ranch 210-582-6720 https://www.clubcorp.com/Clubs/FairOaks-Ranch-Golf-Country-Club/

The following is a partial listing of events in Boerne and the surrounding area as provided by the Boerne Tourism Bureau, Cibolo Center for Conservation and the Patrick Heath Public Library. For more information and additional events, visit www.ci.boerne.tx.us/.

NOVEMBER

SIP AND SAVOR

November 3, 2021, 6:00 PM 9:00 PM @ Cana

Ballroom

The Kendall County Women’s Shelter’s an nual Sip & Savor is a tasting event, where over 20 vendors including caterers, restaurants, wineries, breweries, and distilleries show case their cuisine and libations to benefit the Kendall County Women’s Shelter.

FALL DIVA NIGHT

November 10, 2022, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM @ The Hill

Country Mile

The best girls’ night out on the Mile is back! Fall Diva Night will be bursting with everything you love from your favorite shops: later shopping hours, cocktails, fun bites, mu sic, and more. It’s the perfect night out with friends and is great for some mother/daugh ter q-time too. Come out and support your local businesses with a night of fun shopping. We can’t wait to see you!

KUHLMANN-KING

MUSEUM TOURS

November 12, 2022, All Day @ Kuhlmann-King Historical Complex

Step back in time to experience and ex plore how a Boerne family would have lived in the late 1800s.

Keep an eye out for different educational programs each month. 402 E. Blanco Road, Boerne, Texas.

A DAY AT THE FARM

CALENDAR of

EVENTS

BOERNE MARKET DAYS

November 12, 2022, 9:00 AM 1:00 PM @

Historic Herff Farm

The Herff Farm is the perfect Texas Hill Country destination for your Saturday! The Farmers Market at the Herff Farm is an openair farmers market on the historic Herff Farm. You can buy products directly from local growers, ranchers, and crafters on a beautiful historic German farmstead in the Texas Hill Country. Explore their fenced gardens, polli nator meadow, and trails, and see the histor ic limestone Herff House. They have events and programs throughout the year during the market including Yoga and Barre-Blend outdoor fitness classes, a monthly gardening workshop, Little Explorers outdoor adven tures for young children, guided hikes, live music, and more! See their calendar for a full list of programming.

OLD JAIL MUSEUM TOURS

November 12, 2022, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM @ The Old

Jail Museum

The Kendall County Historic Jail was con structed in 1887 and served for a century as the county jail. In recent years, the Friends of the Kendall County Historic Jail (FKCHJ) have painstakingly restored the space, bringing it back to life as a one-of-a-kind museum of Kendall County history.

BLUEGRASS JAM AT THE AGRICULTURAL

November 26, 2022, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM @ The

AgriCultural Museum

Every second and fourth Saturdays of the month, bring your instrument and play along, or just come to listen to the Bluegrass Jam at The AgriCultural! (Formerly the Agricultural Heritage Museum) This event is free and open to the public.

November 12-13, 2022, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM@ Main Plaza

Spend a day browsing the market and vis iting the many downtown boutiques, galler ies, and restaurants for a unique hill country experience. There are a variety of bargains to be found such as jewelry, plants, art, hand crafts, collectibles, antiques, and more.

BOERNE HANDMADE MARKET

November 18-19, 2022, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM @ The Cana Ballroom

The Boerne Handmade Market is the larg est market of its kind in South Texas. It is a two-day event featuring 75+ handmade-only vendors, including jewelry, apparel, leather goods, toys, home décor, and art, to hand made candles, food, drink, and more.

Get tickets early for the VIP brunch and night. They will sell out quickly!

A DAY AT THE FARM AND FARMERS MARKET

November 19, 2022, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM @ Herff Farm

Whether you want to hike the trails, shop in the open air, get gardening inspiration, take classes on growing your food, help the Cibolo Center for Conservation maintain the land through volunteer service projects, or get new recipe ideas, the Farmers Market at Herff Farm is here for you.

Their rain or shine market runs from 9 am to 1 pm every Saturday throughout the year.

They will monitor the situation during inclement weather. The safety of our staff, vendors, and guests is of utmost importance. Check their social media for updates and/or closures.

BOERNE FALL ANTIQUE SHOW

Saturday, November 19, 2022, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM @ Kendall County Fair Grounds

A real antiques show featuring exhibitor booths overflowing with the finest American

antiques found on the market today. Exhibi tors gather their treasures from the estates of this great country and save their best for this nationally acclaimed antiques show. Collectors from all over the state and beyond find real antiques—no reproductions or im ports—to add to their collections or decorate their homes. The show features country fur niture, baskets, stoneware, glassware, jew elry, textiles, early paper, toys, silver, quilts, pewter, American Oak, Southwestern, and so much more! Find a $1 off discount coupon for entry on their website.

BOERNE TEXAS INDIAN ARTIFACT SHOW

November 19, 2022, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM @ Kendall County Fair Grounds

This show will be held in conjunction with the Boerne Fall Antique Show and the entry fee will get you into both events.

OLD JAIL MUSEUM TOURS

November 19, 2022, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM @ The Old Jail Museum

The Kendall County Historic Jail was con structed in 1887 and served for a century as the county jail. In recent years, the Friends of the Kendall County Historic Jail (FKCHJ) have painstakingly restored the space, bringing it back to life as a one-of-a-kind museum of Kendall County history.

OLD WEST CHRISTMAS LIGHT FEST

November 24-25, 2022, 6:00 – 9:00 PM @ Enchanted Springs Ranch

Old West Christmas Light Fest dazzles and delights with holiday flavors, favorites, and fun at Enchanted Springs Ranch for anoth er year of Christmas magic in Boerne! Stroll through more than 2 million twinkling lights

in an authentic Old West town, spend time with friends and family, and make lasting hol iday memories with fun activities for all ages. Enjoy live music, snacks, and drinks; shop at the local artisan handmade market; and enjoy family activities like visiting Santa and Mrs. Claus! Snap fun photos at our free digital photo booth, visit their petting zoo, or let the kids run free on their inflatable jumping pad; these are just a few of the new activities they have added in addition to last year’s festival. There is so much to enjoy!

DICKENS ON MAIN

November 25-26, 2022, noon – 9:00 PM @ Hill Country Mile

DICKENS ON MAIN is the Hill Country’s premier holiday event featuring two fantastic nights of free holiday fun this Thanksgiving weekend! It’s a celebration full of children’s activities, beautiful lights, photo ops, live performances, food merchants and so much more to get you in the Christmas spirit! Be sure to shop and dine all along the Hill Coun try Mile while you’re here, and don’t miss the Dickens Handmade Market. Admission to the event is FREE! Stores open at 10 a.m. each day. Be sure to check our website starting Nov 1 for a detailed schedule. Main Street closes to traffic from 4-9 PM each night. Come be part of the magic of The Mile!

A DAY AT THE FARM AND FARMERS MARKET

November 26, 2022, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM @ Herff Farm

Whether you want to hike the trails, shop in the open air, get gardening inspiration, take classes on growing your food, help the Cibolo Center for Conservation maintain the land through volunteer service projects, or get new recipe ideas, the Farmers Market at Herff Farm is here for you. Their rain or shine market runs from 9 am to 1 pm every Satur day throughout the year. They will monitor the situation during inclement weather. The safety of our staff, vendors, and guests is of utmost importance. Check their social media for updates and/or closures.

BLUEGRASS JAM AT THE AGRICULTURAL

November 26, 2022, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM @ The AgriCultural Museum

Every second and fourth Saturdays of the month, bring your instrument and play along, or just come to listen to the Bluegrass Jam at The AgriCultural! (Formerly the Agricultural Heritage Museum) This event is free and open to the public.

MUSIC IN THE CAVE –SOUNDS OF THE SEASON

November 26, 2022, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM @ Cave Without a Name

Enjoy Tinsel - an a’Cappella quartet - for sounds of the Christmas Season with contem porary classics and beloved carols. Described as sleek, sophisticated, and distinctive, Tin sel is not your average group of Christmas carolers. Within their roster of professional singers are Grammy®-winners and classical ly trained vocalists. They entertain audiences with style and distinction. From classical to contemporary, Tinsel’s original arrangements of holiday favorites sparkle with sophistica tion while respecting tradition and cherished memories.

OLD WEST CHRISTMAS LIGHT FEST

November 24-25, 2022, 6:00 – 9:00 PM @

Enchanted Springs Ranch

Old West Christmas Light Fest dazzles and delights with holiday flavors, favorites, and fun at Enchanted Springs Ranch for anoth er year of Christmas magic in Boerne! Stroll through more than 2 million twinkling lights in an authentic Old West town, spend time with friends and family, and make lasting hol iday memories with fun activities for all ages. Enjoy live music, snacks, and drinks; shop at

the local artisan handmade market; and enjoy family activities like visiting Santa and Mrs. Claus! Snap fun photos at our free digital photo booth, visit their petting zoo, or let the kids run free on their inflatable jumping pad; these are just a few of the new activities they have added in addition to last year’s festival. There is so much to enjoy!

DECEMBER

OLD WEST CHRISTMAS LIGHT FEST

December 1, 2022, 6:00 – 9:00 PM @ Enchanted Springs Ranch

Old West Christmas Light Fest dazzles and delights with holiday flavors, favorites, and fun at Enchanted Springs Ranch for anoth er year of Christmas magic in Boerne! Stroll through more than 2 million twinkling lights in an authentic Old West town, spend time with friends and family, and make lasting hol iday memories with fun activities for all ages. Enjoy live music, snacks, and drinks; shop at the local artisan handmade market; and enjoy family activities like visiting Santa and Mrs. Claus! Snap fun photos at our free digital photo booth, visit their petting zoo, or let the kids run free on their inflatable jumping pad; these are just a few of the new activities they have added in addition to last year’s festival. There is so much to enjoy!

STOCKING STROLL

December 2, 2022, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM @ Hill Country Mile

With your event bag and ticket in hand, stroll the Hill Country Mile to collect trea sures at participating shops. You’ll have 2 days to make the rounds, so you can take your time! While you’re strolling be sure to see what each store offers; you may be able to knock some gifts off your shopping list. Shop Local!

OMA’S

CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR

December 3, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM @ Kendall County

Fair Grounds

The annual Oma’s Christmas Fair has been a part of the Kendall County Fair Asso ciation for over 35 years. They cherish the workmanship of those unique artisans that still have a love for the hand-crafted, made in the USA label. Featured craftsmen are skilled in time-tested American folk art techniques. They carve, weave, string, paint, sew, cook, draw, and create beautiful items all year long.

A DAY AT THE FARM AND FARMERS MARKET

December 3, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM @ Herff Farm

Whether you want to hike the trails, shop in the open air, get gardening inspiration, take classes on growing your food, help the Cibolo Center for Conservation maintain the land through volunteer service projects, or get new recipe ideas, the Farmers Market at Herff Farm is here for you. Their rain or shine market runs from 9 am to 1 pm every Satur day throughout the year. They will monitor the situation during inclement weather. The safety of our staff, vendors, and guests is of utmost importance. Check their social media for updates and/or closures.

STOCKING STROLL

December 3, 2022, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM @ Hill Country Mile

With your event bag and ticket in hand, stroll the Hill Country Mile to collect trea sures at participating shops. You’ll have 2 days to make the rounds, so you can take your time! While you’re strolling be sure to see what each store offers; you may be able to knock some gifts off your shopping list. Shop Local!

OLD WEST CHRISTMAS LIGHT FEST

December 3, 2022, 5:00 – 10:00 PM @ Enchanted Springs Ranch

Old West Christmas Light Fest dazzles and delights with holiday flavors, favorites, and fun at Enchanted Springs Ranch for anoth er year of Christmas magic in Boerne! Stroll through more than 2 million twinkling lights in an authentic Old West town, spend time with friends and family, and make lasting hol iday memories with fun activities for all ages. Enjoy live music, snacks, and drinks; shop at the local artisan handmade market; and enjoy family activities like visiting Santa and Mrs. Claus! Snap fun photos at our free digital photo booth, visit their petting zoo, or let the kids run free on their inflatable jumping pad; these are just a few of the new activities they have added in addition to last year’s festival. There is so much to enjoy!

WEIHNACHTS PARADE

December 3, 2022, 6:00 PM @ Downtown Main Street

The Weihnachts Parade is a beloved Christmas tradition in Boerne, dating back more than 30 years. Always on the first Sat urday of December, the parade is held at night along historic and charming Main Street. Up to 100 floats, bands, and other entries are lit up in the holiday cheer as they make their way from the Fire Station to the parade’s end at River Road. Grab a chair and some blankets and pick out your space to take it all in.

LIGHT HAS COME

December 3, 2022, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM @ Boerne First Baptist Church

Celebrate the reason for the season with a family-friendly lighting event.

OLD WEST CHRISTMAS LIGHT FEST

December 4, 2022, 6:00 – 9:00 PM @ Enchanted Springs Ranch

Old West Christmas Light Fest dazzles and delights with holiday flavors, favorites, and fun at Enchanted Springs Ranch for anoth er year of Christmas magic in Boerne! Stroll through more than 2 million twinkling lights in an authentic Old West town, spend time with friends and family, and make lasting hol iday memories with fun activities for all ages. Enjoy live music, snacks, and drinks; shop at the local artisan handmade market; and en joy family activities like visiting Santa and Mrs. Claus! Snap fun photos at our free digital photo booth, visit their petting zoo, or let the kids run free on their inflatable jumping pad; these are just a few of the new activities they have added in addition to last year’s festival. There is so much to enjoy!

A WALK IN BETHLEHEM

December 6, 2022, 6:00 PM 8:30 PM @ St.

Helena’s Episcopal Church

The Family of St. Helena’s Episcopal Church invites you to take a step back in time to the small quiet town of Bethlehem on the eve of our Savior’s birth. Wander through the town; pet a camel, meet its citizens, and don’t be sur prised if the Holy Family is walking through with you. Angels, shepherds, kings, and your family, all in one place. Come, let us adore Him.

OLD WEST CHRISTMAS LIGHT FEST

December 8, 2022, 6:00 – 9:00 PM @ Enchanted Springs Ranch

Old West Christmas Light Fest dazzles and delights with holiday flavors, favorites, and fun at Enchanted Springs Ranch for anoth er year of Christmas magic in Boerne! Stroll through more than 2 million twinkling lights in an authentic Old West town, spend time with friends and family, and make lasting hol iday memories with fun activities for all ages. Enjoy live music, snacks, and drinks; shop at the local artisan handmade market; and en joy family activities like visiting Santa and Mrs. Claus! Snap fun photos at our free digital photo booth, visit their petting zoo, or let the kids run free on their inflatable jumping pad; these are just a few of the new activities they have added in addition to last year’s festival. There is so much to enjoy!

TOAST TO OLD TOWN

December 9, 2022, 10 AM – 8 PM @ Hill Country Mile

A merry mistletoe weekend in celebration of Boerne’s olde town’s heritage. Visitors are invited for a quiet stroll in downtown Boerne. Expect to find live music, Wassail Tasting, Santa at J. Forks, and a Christmas Market at Main Plaza, as well as great shopping along Boerne’s historic Hill Country Mile. Santa Vis its: Saturday from 10 AM to 5 PM at J. Forks Designs Christmas Market at Main Plaza: Saturday 10 AM to 5 PM and Sunday 10 AM to 4 PM.

KUHLMANN-KING MUSEUM TOURS

December 10, 2022, All Day @ Kuhlmann-King Historical Complex

Step back in time to experience and ex plore how a Boerne family would have lived in the late 1800s.

Keep an eye out for different educational programs each month. 402 E. Blanco Road, Boerne, Texas.

A DAY AT THE FARM AND FARMERS MARKET

December 10, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM @ Herff Farm

Whether you want to hike the trails, shop in the open air, get gardening inspiration, take classes on growing your food, help the Cibolo Center for Conservation maintain the land through volunteer service projects, or get new recipe ideas, the Farmers Market at Herff Farm is here for you. Their rain or shine market runs from 9 am to 1 pm every Satur day throughout the year. They will monitor the situation during inclement weather. The safety of our staff, vendors, and guests is of utmost importance. Check their social media for updates and/or closures.

TOAST TO OLD TOWN

December 10, 2022, 10 AM – 8 PM @ Hill Country Mile

A merry mistletoe weekend in celebration of Boerne’s olde town’s heritage. Visitors are invited for a quiet stroll in downtown Boerne. Expect to find live music, Wassail Tasting, Santa at J. Forks, and a Christmas Market at Main Plaza, as well as great shopping along Boerne’s historic Hill Country Mile. Santa Vis its: Saturday from 10 AM to 5 PM at J. Forks Designs Christmas Market at Main Plaza: Saturday 10 AM to 5 PM and Sunday 10 AM to 4 PM.

BLUEGRASS JAM AT THE AGRICULTURAL

December 10, 2022, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM @ The AgriCultural Museum

Every second and fourth Saturdays of the

month, bring your instrument and play along, or just come to listen to the Bluegrass Jam at The AgriCultural! (Formerly the Agricultural Heritage Museum) This event is free and open to the public.

LIGHT HAS COME

December 10, 2022, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM @ Boerne

First Baptist Church

Celebrate the reason for the season with a family-friendly lighting event.

MUSIC IN THE CAVE –SOUNDS OF THE SEASON

December 10, 2022, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM @ Cave Without a Name

The characters in Slaid Cleaves’ songs live in unglamorous reality. They work dead-end jobs; they run out of money. They grow old; they hold on to each other (or not), and they die. With an eye for the beauty in everyday life, he tells their stories, bringing a bit of empa thy to their uncaring world. Slaid Cleaves: “I tend to think of songs as the whiskey of writ ing. Distilled down to the essence, powerful, concentrated, immediate. You can take it all in and really feel it in just seconds.” “As befits the times we live in, there’s a heavy dose of disap pointment and disillusion here,” he says. But somehow, through the worst of it, optimism remains, as if to say, “Yeah, things are pretty bad out there. But there’s still some good stuff if you know where to look.”

TOAST TO OLD TOWN

December 11, 2022, 10 AM – 8 PM @ Hill Country Mile

A merry mistletoe weekend in celebration of Boerne’s olde town’s heritage. Visitors are invited for a quiet stroll in downtown Boerne. Expect to find live music, Wassail Tasting, San ta at J. Forks, and a Christmas Market at Main Plaza, as well as great shopping along Boerne’s historic Hill Country Mile. Santa Visits: Satur day from 10 AM to 5 PM at J. Forks Designs Christmas Market at Main Plaza: Saturday 10 AM to 5 PM and Sunday 10 AM to 4 PM.

OLD WEST CHRISTMAS LIGHT FEST

December 11, 2022, 6:00 PM 9:00 PM

@ Enchanted Springs Ranch

OLD WEST CHRISTMAS LIGHT FEST

December 15, 2022, 6:00 PM 9:00 PM @ Enchanted Springs Ranch

Stroll through more than 2 million twin kling lights in an authentic Old West town, spend time with friends and family, and make lasting holiday memories with fun activities for all ages.

PRESENTS CANADIAN BRASS

December 15, 2022, 7:30 PM 9:30 PM @ Boerne

Champion Auditorium

Canadian Brass is an internationally ac claimed quintet that has sold over 2 million albums worldwide! They will bring holiday cheer showcasing their virtuosity, spon taneity, and sense of jocularity with their Christmas classics, along with their entire mix of genres, to ring in the holidays in Boerne, Texas, with their special Christmas celebra tion like no other!

LIGHT HAS COME

December 16, 2022, 6:00 PM 9:00 PM @ Boerne

First Baptist Church

Celebrate the reason for the season with a family-friendly lighting event.

OLD WEST CHRISTMAS LIGHT FEST

December 16, 2022, 6:00 PM 10:00 PM @ Enchanted Springs Ranch

A DAY AT THE FARM AND FARMERS

MARKET

December 17, 2022, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM @ Herff Farm

Vendors will be set up at Herff Farm to supply you with some of your local favorites. Check their calendar for special events and programs each week.

CHRISTMAS MARKET DAYS

December 17, 2022, 10:00 AM December 18, 2022, 4:00 PM @ Main Plaza

Shop vendors from all over Texas for fabu lous holiday items and gifts.

OLD JAIL MUSEUM TOURS

December 17, 2022, 10:00 AM 5:00 PM @ The Old Jail Museum

Tour the Old Jail Museum and enjoy its unique exhibits.

OLD WEST CHRISTMAS LIGHT FEST

December 17, 2022, 5:00 PM 10:00 PM @ Enchanted Springs Ranch

LIGHT HAS COME

December 17, 2022, 6:00 PM 9:00 PM @ Boerne

First Baptist Church

Celebrate the reason for the season with a family-friendly lighting event.

MUSIC IN THE CAVE - WINTER SOLSTICE

December 17, 2022, 7:00 PM 9:00 PM @ Cave Without A Name

Experience a unique musical experience down in the Queen’s Throne Room at the Cave Without A Name.

LIGHT HAS COME

December 18, 2022, 6:00 PM 9:00 PM @ Boerne

First Baptist Church

Celebrate the reason for the season with a family-friendly lighting event.

OLD WEST CHRISTMAS LIGHT FEST

December 18, 2022, 6:00 PM 10:00 PM @ Enchanted Springs Ranch

BOERNE CONCERT BAND

CHRISTMAS CONCERT

December 18, 2022, 7:00 PM 8:00 PM @ Boerne

High School Auditorium

Celebrate the holiday season with tradi tional Christmas songs played by the Boerne Concert Band.

OLD WEST CHRISTMAS LIGHT FEST

December 19, 2022, 6:00 PM 10:00 PM @ Enchanted Springs Ranch

OLD WEST CHRISTMAS LIGHT FEST

December 20, 2022, 6:00 PM 10:00 PM @ Enchanted Springs Ranch

OLD WEST CHRISTMAS LIGHT FEST

December 21, 2022, 6:00 PM 10:00 PM @ Enchanted Springs Ranch

OLD WEST CHRISTMAS LIGHT FEST

December 22, 2022, 6:00 PM 10:00 PM @ Enchanted Springs Ranch

OLD WEST CHRISTMAS LIGHT FEST

December 23, 2022, 6:00 PM 10:00 PM @ Enchanted Springs Ranch

BLUEGRASS JAM AT THE AGRICULTURAL

December 24, 2022, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM @ The AgriCultural Museum

Every second and fourth Saturdays of the month, bring your instrument and play along, or just come to listen to the Bluegrass Jam at The AgriCultural! (Formerly the Agricultural Heritage Museum) This event is free and open to the public.

OLD WEST CHRISTMAS LIGHT FEST

December 24, 2022, 6:00 PM 9:00 PM @ Enchanted Springs Ranch

JANUARY

OLD JAIL MUSEUM TOURS

January 7, 2023, 10:00 AM 5:00 PM @ The Old Jail Museum

Tour the Old Jail Museum and enjoy its unique exhibits.

KUHLMANN-KING MUSEUM TOURS

January 14, 2023, All Day @ Kuhlmann-King Historical Complex

Take a tour around the Kuhlmann- King property to step back in time.

BOERNE MARKET DAYS

January 14, 2023, 10:00 AM - January 15, 2023, 4:00 PM @ Main Plaza

Spend a day browsing the market and vis iting the many downtown boutiques, galler ies, and restaurants for a unique hill country experience. There are a variety of bargains to be found such as jewelry, plants, art, hand crafts, collectibles, antiques, and more.

OLD JAIL MUSEUM TOURS

January 14, 2023, 10:00 AM 5:00 PM @ The Old Jail Museum

Tour the Old Jail Museum and enjoy its unique exhibits.

BLUEGRASS JAM AT THE AGRICULTURAL

January 14, 2023, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM @ The AgriCultural Museum

Every second and fourth Saturdays of the month, bring your instrument and play along, or just come to listen to the Bluegrass Jam at The AgriCultural! (Formerly the Agricultural Heritage Museum) This event is free and open to the public.

OLD JAIL MUSEUM TOURS

January 21, 2023, 10:00 AM 5:00 PM @ The Old Jail Museum

Tour the Old Jail Museum and enjoy its unique exhibits.

BOERNE PERFORMING ARTS

PRESENTS THE FOUR PHANTOMS

January 26, 2023, 7:30 PM 9:30 PM @ Boerne Champion Auditorium

An extravagant celebration of the icon ic music of Broadway and more, The Four Phantoms In Concert features an extraordi nary quartet of performers...all of whom have performed the infamous masked leading role (combined total of 6,000 performances) in the Tony Award-winning “The Phantom of the Opera.”

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BLUEGRASS JAM AT

THE AGRICULTURAL

January 28, 2023, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM @ The AgriCultural Museum

Every second and fourth Saturdays of the month, bring your instrument and play along, or just come to listen to the Bluegrass Jam at The AgriCultural! (Formerly the Agricultural Heritage Museum) This event is free and open to the public.

KUHLMANN-KING MUSEUM TOURS

January 28, 2023, 12:00 PM 3:00 PM @ Kuhlmann-King Historical Complex

Take a tour around the Kuhlmann- King property to step back in time.

FEBRUARY

BOERNE CHOCOLATE WALK

February 10, 2023, 10:00 AM February 11, 2023, 5:00 PM @ Downtown Boerne

This sweet event takes participants on a stroll through historic downtown Boerne. Collect a special chocolate treat as you step inside each participating store, gallery, and restaurant along Main Street. Once you’ve vis ited all the stores you can return your raffle ticket for a chance to win prizes donated by the store owners. Participants must purchase a ticket through Boerne Parks and Recreation. Your ticket includes a map of the participating stores, a tote bag to collect your treats, and a raffle ticket.

KUHLMANN-KING MUSEUM TOURS

February 11, 2023, All Day @ Kuhlmann-King Historical Complex

Take a tour around the Kuhlmann- King property to step back in time.

BOERNE MARKET DAYS

February 11, 2023, 10:00 AM February 12, 2023, 4:00 PM @ Main Plaza

Spend a day browsing the market and vis iting the many downtown boutiques, galler ies, and restaurants for a unique hill country experience. There are a variety of bargains to be found such as jewelry, plants, art, hand crafts, collectibles, antiques, and more.

BLUEGRASS JAM AT THE AGRICULTURAL

February 11, 2023, 11:00 AM 1:00 PM @ The AgriCultural Museum

Every second and fourth Saturdays of the month, bring your instrument and play along, or just come to listen to the Bluegrass Jam at The AgriCultural! (Formerly the Agricultural Heritage Museum) This event is free and open to the public.

BOERNE PERFORMING ARTS

PRESENTS FIRE OF GEORGIA

February 24, 2023, 7:30 PM 9:30 PM @ Boerne Champion Auditorium

Combining Georgian folk dances with a modern attitude toward the choreography and costumes of the different regions of Georgia, the Royal National Dance Company illustrates the variety of the world’s folklore and classical dance elements while portraying the charac teristics of the region in which it originated.

BOERNE SPRING ANTIQUE SHOW

February 25, 2023, 9:00 AM - February 26, 2023, 3:00 PM @ Kendall County Fair Grounds

This prestigious and lovely show is sure to have something for every antiques collector.

Advertising Director Kolleen Roe knows Boerne and knows Boerne businesses. And, she knows how businesses. And, to partner with our retail sector to give it the best bang for the advertising buck through the pages of The Boerne Star. Kolleen has been in the newspaper business for more than 30 years and has been a Boerne Star mainstay for almost 20 years. She has the best advertising package ready for you and your business to give it the boost it deserves. Caring and honest, Kolleen invites everyone to “Come on down” as she guarantees “The Price Is Right” for you.

BLUEGRASS JAM AT THE AGRICULTURAL

February 25, 2023, 11:00 AM 1:00 PM @ The AgriCultural Museum

Every second and fourth Saturdays of the month, bring your instrument and play along, or just come to listen to the Bluegrass Jam at The AgriCultural! (Formerly the Agricultural Heritage Museum) This event is free and open to the public.

KUHLMANN-KING MUSEUM TOURS

February 25, 2023, 12:00 PM 3:00 PM @ Kuhlmann-King Historical Complex

Take a tour around the Kuhlmann- King property to step back in time.

To partner with us, call 830-249-2441, visit boernestar.com or email kolleen.roe@ boernestar.com.

LODGING BOERNE in and around

HOTELS AND MOTELS

BEST WESTERN

Newly renovated, the Best Western Boerne is conveniently located on Exit 539 on Interstate Highway 10. Its proximity is close to downtown Boerne and its shopping, restaurants and events.

Address: 36756 Interstate 10 W., Boerne. Phone: 830-249-1212.

COMFORT INN AND SUITES

Enjoy a variety of amenities offered, including an outdoor heated pool and exercise room. Address: 35000 Interstate 10 W., Boerne. Phone: 830-249-6800.

DAYS INN

For Texas-sized hospitality and a great location in the heart of Texas Hill Country, stay at the pet-friendly Days Inn Boerne hotel. Address: 35150 Interstate 10 W., Boerne. Phone: 830-249-9791.

FAIRFIELD INN AND SUITES

The Fairfield Inn and Suites is newly renovated and offers a variety of amenities to make your trip to Boerne comfortable and relaxed. Address: 6 Cascade Caverns Road, Boerne. Phone: 830-368-4167.

HAMPTON INN AND SUITES BOERNE

Whether you’re staying for business or pleasure, the Hampton Inn and Suites guarantees a fantastic experience.

Address: 34935 Interstate 10 W., Boerne. Phone: 830-816-8800.

MOTEL 6

This newly remodeled, Main Street location is in close proximity to Boerne’s Hill Country Mile. Address: 1228 S. Main St., Boerne. Phone: 830-249-3562.

TAPATIO SPRINGS

HILL COUNTRY RESORT

Tapatio Springs Hill Country Resort offers modern and sophisticated lodging accommodations with access to a heated adult and resort pools with a golf course, jacuzzi, a fitness center, hike and bike trails and horseback riding. Address: 1 Resort Way, Boerne. Phone: 855-6272243.

THE BEVY

The Bevy, a Doubletree Hotel and Conference Center by Hilton, is a beautiful collection of all things Texas Hill Country. This is a full-service hotel complete with a restaurant, pool, conference center, exercise space, and so much more.

Address: 101 Herff Road, Boerne. Phone: 830-816-5606.

THE KENDALL

The history of The Kendall began in 1859 when the center section of the Inn was built as a private home. In the present day, there are 34 rooms uniquely designed to satisfy a large array of different style palettes. Address: 128 W. Blanco Road, Boerne. Phone: 830-249-2138.

THE LEGENDARY TEXAS POLO CLUB AT PHILLIP MANOR SQUARE

A luxury boutique bed and breakfast in a historical building dating back to the 1860s offering a variety of services. Address: 706 S. Main St., Boerne. Phone: 830-816-5114.

THE WILLIAM

The William is a newly renovated, 11-room boutique hotel that provides a luxurious experience and many modern amenities. It overlooks the heart of historic downtown Boerne. Address: 170 S. Main St., Boerne. Phone: 361-420-1270.

GUESTHOUSE RENTALS

ACORN BED AND BREAKFAST

Come and relax at Acorn Bed and Breakfast, just a mile from historical charming Boerne, with its gardens that are beautifully landscaped for birds, butterflies and guests. Address: 107 Highway 46 W., Boerne. Phone: 830-249-0470.

ALAMO FIESTA RV RESORT CABINS

RV travelers will love this resort! It’s complete with 220 full-service sites and rent-able cabins for the weary daily traveler. Address: 33000 Interstate 10 W., Boerne. Phone: 830-249-4700.

A LITTLE PIECE OF HEAVEN

A Little Piece of Heaven is a short-term rental guest house with an attached apartment that sleeps 4 guests. Address: 404 Lott St., Boerne. Phone: 210-2550882..

AUGUST HOUSE BED AND BREAKFAST

As one of the longest-running bed and breakfasts in Boerne, it is just one block to Main Street for shopping and dining. Address: 109 W. Evergreen St., Boerne. Phone: 888-346-9066. Website: N/A.

BOERNE BIRDHOUSE

The Boerne Birdhouse is a cute red cottage, shaded by huge decades-old pecan trees, with an easy walk to the Hill Country Mile. Address: 508 Graham St., Boerne. Phone: 210-861-7333.

BOERNE BUNGALOW

This guest house is a 1 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home and includes a TV, Wi-Fi,

washer and dryer setup, a laptop-friendly workspace, a full kitchen to cook your own meals and so much more. Address: 516 Frey St., Boerne. Phone: 210-884-8973.

BOERNE RIVER WALK STUDIO

A convenient walking distance to the Hill Country Mile, dining, trails, public art, shopping and more. Address: 512 River Road. Phone: 830-249-2083.

BUNGALOW 202

Bungalow 202 is a historic Boerne home located just a short walk (0.4 miles) to the Hill Country Mile. This rental home sleeps 6 guests and offers two full bathrooms. Address: 202 Edber St., Boerne. Phone: 830-446-1410.

COOPER’S COTTAGE

Conveniently located within walking distance to the Herff Farm and sleeps 6. Address: 101 Hughs St., Boerne. Phone: 415-342-5337.

COTTAGE AT CREEKSIDE

This 3 bedroom/4 bath cottage sleeps 6 guests and has a fenced backyard that overlooks Frederick Creek. Address: 507 W. San Antonio Ave., Boerne. Phone: 703463-6122.

COZY BOERNE HOME

This vacation home is available in the heart of downtown Boerne, conveniently located less than 1 mile from Main Street. Address: 130 Cibolo Basin Drive, Boerne. Phone: 210-777-1979.

DEPOT COTTAGE

Enjoy all the convenience of downtown Boerne while feeling like you are secluded in the Texas Hill Country. Address: 622 Rosewood Ave., Boerne. Phone: 210-8854651.

DUCK INN

Newly renovated one-story home, featuring a full kitchen with all new appliances and granite countertops. Address: 609 Plant Ave., Boerne. Phone: 210-326-0679.

GARDEN HOUSE

Located in downtown Boerne, the Garden House is a quaint garden-style guesthouse with a covered patio situated on the same property as the historic August House. Address: 109 W. Evergreen St., Boerne. Phone: 888-346-9066/830-249-4964.

GARDEN HOUSE ON PECAN

The Garden House on Pecan is a one bedroom guesthouse in the middle of downtown Boerne. Phone: 116 Pecan St., Boerne. Phone: 830-456-8180.

HAWKS’ ROOST

Beautiful downtown home in “The Flats” of Boerne. All the charm of historic downtown is a 5-minute walking distance from Boerne’s Hill Country Mile. Address: 418 W. Irons St., Boerne. Phone: 713-2534340.

HILL COUNTRY CABIN

This epic location sits adjacently to Boerne City Lake. Address: 39665 Interstate 10 W., Boerne. Phone: 210-872-2378.

HILL COUNTRY

GETAWAY IN BOERNE

One story, 3 bedroom, 2 baths, double garage, with a beautiful shaded backyard. Address: 110 Stonegate South, Boerne. Phone: 210-897-0513.

HILL COUNTRY TOWER

This 3 story fully-outfitted tower will sleep 2 guests. Hill Country Tower is only a 5 minute drive to downtown Boerne and is conveniently located near Boerne City Lake Park. Address: 39665 Interstate 10 W., Boerne. Phone: 210-872-2378.

JAMES STREET LIVERY GUESTHOUSE

This beautifully appointed and newly constructed guest quarters is located steps from Main Street in historic downtown Boerne with 1 bedroom and 1 bath. It sleeps 4. Address: 111 James St., Boerne. Phone: 210-274-4051.

JAMES STREET SUNDAY HOUSE

James Street Sunday House is just steps from the best Boerne has to offer in shopping, dining, people watching and numerous activities. Address: 118 James St., Boerne. Phone: 830-446-9811.

PECAN HAUS

The Pecan Haus is conveniently located off Main Street, nestled on a 1-acre lot among beautiful trees. Address: 149 Adler St., Boerne. Phone: 281-352-2310.

PROUD MARY’S ON THE CREEK

Proud Mary’s on the Creek is an adorable 2-bedroom house in the heart of Historic Boerne. Address: 111 Brackenridge, Boerne. Phone: 210-325-6390.

SEALY BED AND BREAKFAST

This property is walking distance to HEB and the heart of Boerne, located only 12 blocks from Main Plaza. Address: 117 Wanda St., Boerne. Phone: 830-816-5215.

THE COOP

The Coop is an early 1900s small, singlebedroom house located in the historic Irons’ and Grahams’ neighborhood in Boerne. Address: 310 S. Brackenridge, Boerne. Phone: 210-573-6146.

THE INN AT 701

Get away to the beautiful Texas Hill Country and enjoy a relaxing stay at the newly renovated Inn at 701. Address: 701 Theissen St., Boerne. Phone: 830-4461410.

THE SUNDAY HOUSE

Come enjoy a relaxing stay in this adorable tiny house. Remodeled with reclaimed materials, you will enjoy a unique space.

Address: 122 Short St., Boerne. Phone: 210-563-9000.

YELLOW IVY HOUSE

The Yellow Ivy House sleeps up to 12 guests. This guest rental is just a mile from the Hill Country Mile, and is a great spot to enjoy large gatherings. Address: 103 Cibolo Bridge Drive, Boerne. Phone: 719-659-5497.

HISTORIC STAYS

AUGUST HOUSE BED AND BREAKFAST

As one of the longest-running bed and breakfasts in Boerne, it is just one block to Main Street for shopping and dining. Address: 109 W. Evergreen St., Boerne. Phone: 888-346-9066.

JAMES STREET SUNDAY HOUSE

James Street Sunday House is just steps from the best Boerne has to offer in shopping, dining, people watching and numerous activities. Address: 118 James St., Boerne. Phone: 830-446-9811.

LEGENDARY TEXAS POLO CLUB AT PHILLIP MANOR SQUARE

A luxury boutique bed and breakfast in a historical building dating back to the 1860’s offering 4 guest suites, a saloon Friday and Saturday from 5pm-midnight (closed to the public, guests and private events only), and a one of a kind venue.

Address: 706 S. Main St., Boerne. Phone: 830-816-5114.

The Kendall

The history of The Kendall began in 1859 when the center section of the Inn was built as a private home. Today, they are situated

directly next to the Main Plaza and looks out over many festivals and celebrations. Address: 128 W. Blanco Road, Boerne. Phone: 830-249-2138.

RESORTS

JOSHUA CREEK RANCH

A hunting ranch offering year-round sporting clays, fishing and more. Address: 132 Cravey Road, Boerne. Phone: 830537-5090.

TAPATIO SPRINGS HILL COUNTRY RESORT

Tapatio Springs Hill Country Resort provides championship level golf facilities among the limestone cliffs, oak trees and clear springs surrounding Boerne. It also offers modern and sophisticated lodging accommodations with access to a heated adult and resort pools with jacuzzi, a fitness center, hike and bike trails and horseback riding. Address: 1 Resort Way, Boerne. Phone: 855-627-2243.

THE BEVY

The Bevy, a Doubletree Hotel and Conference Center by Hilton, is a beautiful collection of all things Texas Hill Country. This is a full-service hotel complete with a restaurant, pool, conference center, exercise space and more. Address: 101 Herff Road, Boerne. Phone: 830-816-5606.

RV PARKS & CAMPGROUNDS

ALAMO FIESTA RV PARK AND CABINS

With over 220 full-service sites, Alamo Fiesta RV Resort can handle any type of RV

rig combination and companion vehicles!

Pets are welcome, and cabins are available.

Address: 33000 Interstate 10 W., Boerne. Phone: 830-249-4700.

BERGHEIM CAMPGROUNDS AND RIVER OUTFITTERS

Bergheim offers RV hookups and primitive sites, as well as camping, kayaking, canoeing and tubing rentals for one of the best Guadalupe River experiences available. Address: 103 White Water Road, Boerne. Phone: 830-336-2235.

CASCADE CAVERNS

Enjoy a cave tour through 5 major rooms as well as the on-site gift shop, nature trails, pavilion, and picnic tables. Address: 226 Cascade Caverns Road, Boerne. Phone: 830-755-8080.

CAVE WITHOUT A NAME

This living cavern hosts 6 major rooms and boasts monthly concerts in the Queen’s Throne Room. Address: 325 Kreutzberg Road, Boerne. Phone: 830-537-4212.

GUADALUPE

RIVER STATE PARK

The closest state park to Boerne. It offers day tripping, overnight camping and RV hookups. Address: 3350 Park Road 31, Boerne. Phone: 830-438-2656.

TOP OF THE HILL RV RESORT

Located on a tiered, high mesa, enjoy great views in all directions. Take advantage of other amenities like their general store, cabins, a clubhouse, fitness room, pool, spa and laundry room. Address: 12 Green Cedar Road, Boerne. Phone: 830-5373666.