Welcome to Wimberley Guide Fall/Winter 23-24

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The Trail Of Lights

25th Annual

Friday - Saturday, 6 pm to 10pm

Sunday - Thursday, 6 pm to 9pm 1101 Ranch Rd 2325, Wimberley, TX 78676 www.emilyann.org

If you are interested in being involved as an exhibitor, volunteer, sponsor, or entertainer, please send an email to rebecca@emilyann.org.

“Star of the Hills” Musical Showcase

October 19-22, 2023

Indoor Studio Show

Tickets can be purchased at www.emilyann.org.

Hatha Yoga

Wednesdays at 3pm

All ages welcome! Details at www.emilyann.org.

“A Broken Badge Christmas”

December 1-2, 8-10, Indoor Melodrama

“Journey to Bethlehem”

December 15-17, 21-23

Indoor Musical

Both shows are part of Trail of Lights (no tickets required)

24th Annual Butterfly Festival

Saturday, April 20, 2024

For more information on all of the happenings at the EmilyAnn, visit www.emilyann.org

Our Sponsors

WVACA

Wimberley Valley Arts and Cultural Alliance

By Bonnie Eissler

Texas is a great state with a lot to offer, otherwise we probably wouldn’t have more people moving here than to any other state, but “it’s also one of the worst in supporting the arts,” says Dede Taylor, Wimberley Valley Arts and Cultural Alliance (WVACA) Board Communications Director.

It’s unfortunately true that Texas typically ranks near the bottom of the heap in funding the arts, 47th last year, but the good news is that the WVACA has enthusiastically supported arts and culture in Wimberley since the Texas Commission of the Arts designated the town a Texas Cultural District in 2015, with Texas Film Friendly and Texas Music Friendly designations added in 2019 and 2022.

“Applying for and getting those designations was a concerted effort to bring more attention to the wonderful artists community we have here,” Dede says. There’s been an explosion of interest in visiting Wimberley as an arts destination . . . the combination of the arts (community events, festivals, performances) and the natural beauty of the area draw thousands of people to town each year. The cultural district includes galleries, live music venues and restaurants in and around Wimberley Square.

An umbrella non-profit organization that promotes a vibrant cultural arts community, they encourage visual artists, performance and literary artists through appreciation, collaboration and education. In 2021, they expanded this appreciation to include fine restaurants, bakeries, wineries, breweries and coffee roasters. Their membership includes non-profit groups, businesses, individual

artists and appreciators of art.

Wimberley Museum, owned and managed by WVACA member, Wimberley Institutes of Culture, is adding a mural to the exterior wall as part of WVACA’s Public Arts Project. Photo courtesy WVACA.

WVACA proudly presented three 2023 Robert Moreman Memorial Scholarships of $15K each to graduating seniors at the Wimberley High School Awards ceremony. This scholarship fund is beneficiary of the Stars Over Wimberley Concert Series. LEFT TO RIGHT WVACA president Carl Rabenaldt, Cathy Moreman, WVACA founder (wife of Robert Moreman); scholarship winners Anna (Macy) Land, Azula Hunter-Thiam, Kinbe Perez; and Scholarship Committee Chair, Dede Taylor. Photo courtesy WVACA.

The mural on the silo at Alexis Pointe Senior Living was the launch project for WVACA’s Public Arts Program. It was designed by artist Chuck Cordes with painting help from Alexis Pointe residents and friends.

Photo by Katy Starr.

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Wimberley has always attracted visual artists -- oil painters, sculptors, glass artists, photographers, fiber artists. The Art on 12 gallery, a member of WVACA, showcases high quality talent in the local community, as well as nationally known artists like watercolorist Gordon Fowler and wildlife photographer Rodney Bursiel. They also offer art classes and sponsor art shows/competitions. The Wimberley Valley Art League (WVAL) Gallery is located in the Wimberley Community Center (WCC) and provides a venue for visitors to view and purchase the works of league members.

WVACA also hosts a number of special activities throughout the year, often in partnership with other organizations. “We like to collaborate whenever possible for events and performances,” Dede says. Three of these events are: the ongoing public art project Bootiful Wimberley, Storyfest, returning for the third year in October, and the Stars Over Wimberley Benefit Concert Series.

The “Bootiful” boots, six-foot tall fiberglass cowboy boots painted in distinctive styles by local artists, were presented to the public at a festive reception at WCC in September 2014 and then

Crisis Bread Basket is home to one of many WVACA murals scattered around Wimberley. You’ll find creativity and caring throughout our sweet little town! Thank you to Crisis Bread Basket volunteers for helping to take care of those in need.

“Hill Country Sole” created by Driftwood resident Michael Hall, internationally renowned sculptor, and Driftwood artist, Paul Malachi. See it at Oak Park Welcome Center. Photo by Bonnie Eissler.

Hometown favorite Grammy-award winning Sarah Jarosz performs November 22 at WVACA’s Stars Over Wimberley. Photo courtesy Sarah Jarosz.

“Longhorn Heaven” by Michael Penn Smith. Photo courtesy Art on 12 and the artist.

Photo courtesy WVACA.

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installed at sponsor locations around town. Initially the number of boots was limited to 50, but the continuing high interest in the project from sponsors and artists persuaded the board to approve ten more boots, which brings the total to 60. Visiting the sites to see these boots is an enjoyable and educational way to spend an afternoon.

Last October, WVACA gifted a bronze boot sculpture to the city. “Hill Country Soul” was created by Driftwood resident Michael Hall, an internationally renowned sculptor, assisted by another Driftwood artist, Paul Malachi. This beautiful and unique boot features extensive detailing with stitches and patina highlights and is installed at the new Oak Park Welcome Center near the town square.

Wimberley StoryFest returns for a three day festival in October at historic Pioneer Town and will feature the stories, songs, culture, history, cuisine and art of Wimberley Valley. Texas and Americana music, stories about cowboys, ranchers, cedar choppers and outlaws will be centered on the Hill Country heritage. Partnering with Wimberley Institute of Cultures for this event, all of WVACA’s four pillars (visual, performing, literary, and culinary arts) converge in an extraordinary way.

The Stars Over Wimberley Benefit Concert series is another collaboration, this time with Wimberley Players, that showcases Texas musical artists and supports the Robert Moreman Memorial Scholarships for creative Wimberley graduating high school seniors. “Our goal is to make a meaningful difference,” Dede says. WVACA continues to make a meaningful difference, not only for those students who receive scholarships, but to the people of Wimberley whose lives have been enormously enriched by this dedicated group that nurtures creativity of all kinds.

FYI • For everything you need to know about WVACA, including programs and events, contact information, a member directory and an application form, you can visit the website at www.wimberleyarts.org.

“Moondancer” by P. Cleve Ragan. Photo courtesy Art on 12 and the artist.

Blanco Brew

By Colleen Brooks

If you’re looking for a cozy spot to enjoy a cup of coffee with a homemade pastry or locally-sourced bite, look no further than Blanco Brew. Owner, Rachel Emry, opened the coffee shop in March 2019. She and her dad, Tim Walkup, wanted to open a coffee shop together, and when the space became available, they decided to bring that dream to life.

Tim is a coffee roaster, so all the coffee in the shop is locally roasted, fair trade, 100% organic coffee from Texas Artisan Roasters in New Braunfels. Rachel loves to bake, and they renovated a former office space already in the building to create a small bakery.

Coffee aficionados can choose from a variety of hot and cold drinks, including espresso, drip coffee, and cold brew with any added flavor they choose, in addition to teas and fruit smoothies. And it’s best to bring your appetite... you don’t want to miss the meat-stuffed croissants, cinnamon rolls and Danishes, all made from scratch. Rachel smiles, “Everything is made in-house, with the exception of our sugar cookies.”

Rachel graduated from Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Academy in 2004 and became a personal trainer in 2011. “When I was in culinary school, there was a sign with a quote that said, ‘Why are you here’? It inspired me to revolutionize the way people eat,” Rachel explains. “I wanted to bring us back to real food, the way our grandparents ate, and help people get healthy to help them reach their goals in a holistic way. So, I decided to combine the two.”

She’s been a personal chef in Wimberley since 2012 and focuses on helping her clients choose the right meal plan for their body type. Rachel also caters local events through My Chef DuJour. “Our catering services include a menu that can be customized to meet the specific dietary needs and preferences of up to 50 guests,” Rachel explains. “Our options range from casual to upscale, and our catering team can provide a range of services, including event planning and decor.”

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Rachel Emery.

Photo courtesy Blanco Brew.

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The kitchen at Blanco Brew is always hopping, as the shop serves lunch weekdays 11 am to 2 pm. Diners can choose from the popular chicken salad, fresh-made deli sandwiches, garden and Caesar salads, paninis and flatbread pizzas.

“Most of our vegetables are from local farmers, and we carry nitrate-free meats and high-quality cheeses, in addition to our house-made chipotle mayo and tapenade,” Rachel explains. “Everything is customizable, and we also have a wide selection of grab-and-go salads and sandwiches for people on the go.”

Blanco Brew also hosts a variety of events, including Coffee and Cars (popular with car enthusiasts),

The Market (with locally made art, crafts, and produce from local artisans), and Coffee & Pups (where you can meet dogs that are available for adoption through the Wimberley Adoption Group).

The inviting shop is an ideal location for a study date or a casual meeting. Be sure to inquire about their signature drink, the Bourbon Barrel cold brew. It’s made from Guatemalan green coffee beans that are aged in a bourbon barrel for two weeks.

“The bean absorbs all the bourbon that’s left in the barrel, and the beans double in size. There’s no alcohol content, but you get the taste, smell, and velvety mouth feel of a high-quality barrel. You might even get a placebo effect,” Rachel laughs.

The Bourbon Barrel cold brew is popular in the fall and can be made into a macchiato or Frappuccino. The barrels are sourced locally from Garrison Brothers Distillery in Hye.

You’ll see lots of locals enjoying Rachel’s homemade bites, catching up with friends, or working on their laptops at Blanco Brew. There’s plenty of room to spread out inside or on the deck. Rachel invites you to “come for the coffee, stay for the community.”

Photos courtesy Blanco Brew.

FYI • Blanco Brew is at 14200 Ranch Road 12. Hours are weekdays 6:30 am to 6:30 pm and weekends 7:30 am to 6:30 pm. Follow on social media, visit BlancoBrew.com, or call 512-842-3400.

DINING GUIDE

Please check business website and/or call ahead to verify hours & offerings.

Blanco Brew

14200 Ranch Road 12.

Organic coffee, fresh pastries, lunch specials and daily dessert specials. Monday-Friday 6:30 am to 6:30 pm, Saturday and Sunday 7:30 am to 6:30 pm. blancobrew.com, 512-842-3400.

Brookshire Brothers Deli

14100 Ranch Road 12. 512-847-2296

Breakfast, lunch & dinner, signature fried chicken and beer on tap. Delivery & Curbside pickup available.

Chill’s on the Creek

14004 Ranch Road 12, on the Square

Casual bar & grill. Indoor and great deck seating overlooking Cypress Creek. chillsonthecreek.com, 512-847-6060

Community Pizza & Beer Garden

111 Old Kyle Road.

Family friendly with live music, cold beer, full bar, house made pizza. communitybeergarden.com, 512-412-0914.

Corazon de Mexico

3201 FM 3237

Tuesday-Saturday 4 pm to 9 pm, Saturday and Sunday 11 am to 3 pm. 737-284-8698.

Creekhouse Kitchen + Bar

14015 Ranch Road 12

Modern Texas Fare & Finely Crafted Cocktails on Cypress Creek. creekhousewtx.com, 512-722-3394.

Dairy Queen

14600 Ranch Road 12. 10 am to 11 pm daily. 512-847-3670.

Dos Olivos Market

13904 Ranch Road 12. Food, wine. dosolivosmarkets.com, 512-842-3044

Driftwood Bistro

4001 Elder Hill Road, Dritwood

Amazing views! thedriftwoodbistro.com, 737-414-0222

Durango’s Authentic Mexican Food

401 FM 2325.

Delicious carne guisada, rice, beans, migas, tacos made to order, more. durangoswimberley.com, 512-847-3473

Hays City Store & Ice House

8989 FM 150, Driftwood.

Full bar, 50+ beers. hayscitystoretx.com, 512-722-3905.

Hildee’s Texas Dine-Inn

14111 Winters Mill Parkway.

Restaurant and bar with Hill Country cuisine and crafted cocktails, wine, beer. hildeeswimberley.com, 512-222-9904

Jobell Café & Bistro

16920 Ranch Road 12.

Upscale bistro fare in rustic, intimate environment. Casual. Wine, beer. Indoor/outdoor seating. jobellcafe.com, 512-847-5700

Kelly’s Hill Country Barbecue - Food Trailer

14306 Ranch Road 12.

Tuesday - Saturday 11 am ’til sold out. 512-947-1609.

Longleaf Craft Kitchen + Bar

314-A Wimberley Square.

Chef-inspired, handcrafted menu. Craft cocktails, beer and wine. longleafwimberley.com, 512-842-3044

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Marco’s Italian Restaurant

303 Wimberley Square.

Salads, pastas, pizza, more. Open Wednesday through Saturday 4 pm to 9 pm. marcoswimberley.com, 512-847-0742.

Mima’s Tacos

701 FM 2325.

Popular family owned & operated Tex-Mex restaurant. 512-847-1305.

Oldie’s Burger’s & More

411 FM 2325.

Burgers, sides and more! Tuesday through Friday 11 am to 3 pm, Saturday 11 am ‘til sold out. oldieswimberley.com, 512-842-3363.

Pizza Hut 101 FM 2325. order.pizzahut.com, 512-847-2844

RR12 Wimberley Supper Club

13900 Ranch Road 12.

The menu features prime steak, fresh seafood, and some Italian favorites. Cocktails, premium liquors, and a sommelier-curated wine cellar Details at supperclubstx.com, 512-610-1677.

Rosita’s Food Truck

14306 Ranch Road 12 at the Junction. Monday-Friday 7 am to 2 pm. 512-648-1342.

Savage’s Hill Country Bar & Grill

9595 Ranch Road 12.

Sandwiches, salads, melts, burgers, appetizers and more, plus a full bar. savageshillcountrybar.com, 512-842-3114

Social on the Square

701 FM 2325.

Beer, wine, bubbly bar serving charcuterie from Hill Country Grazing Co. socialonthesquare.com, 512-842-3070.

Subway 809 Ranch Road 2325. 512-847-7824

Tacos El Tizon

801 FM 2325 • 512-333-0046

8 am to 4 pm. facebook.com/TacosElTizon2020, 512-333-0046

The Deli Llama at Shady Llama Beer & Wine Garden on Ranch Road 12 Pressed sandwiches, salads and more. theshadyllama.com.

The Leaning Pear

111 River Road, # 110.

Hill Country inspired cuisine. Indoor/outdoor seating. Beer and wine. LeaningPear.com, 512-847-7327

The Let Go

13904 Ranch Rd 12 Suite 1.

Sandwiches, tacos, burgers, more! theletgobar.com. 512-858-6751

The Wooden Spoon

401 FM 2325.

Self serve yogurt with lots of delicious topping options, plus soups and sandwiches. thewoodenspoonyogurt.com, 512-722-3724

Wimberley Cafe

9595 Ranch Road 12.

Breakfast, sandwiches and homestyle entrees. Daily lunch specials. wimberleycafe.com, 512-847-3333

Wimberley Inn + Bar

701 FM 2325.

Monday - Thursday 4 pm-10 pm, Friday 3 pm-10 pm, Saturday 9am10 pm, Sunday 9 am-3 pm. wimberleyinn.com/dining, 512-847-3750.

So much to do & see

Wimberley Zipline

Experience high-flying fun on an action packed ride at Wimberley Zipline, as you soar over canyons and creeks with 15-mile views of the Wimberley Valley on a series of 10 zip line crossings. Tours last 1-1/2 to 2 hours. Tours are $101.62 (plus 8.25% sales tax for total price of $110) per person, including parking, equipment, training, guided walking tour, bottled water, and of course all 10 lines of the Zipline Adventure. Reservations required. Wimberley Zipline is located south of Wimberley on Four Winns’ Ranch at 300 Winn Valley Drive. Advance reservations required; guests must be 9 years of age or older; legal guardian must sign release for participants less than 18. Visit wimberleyzipline.com or call 512-847-9990.

Did you say you love to shop? Well... then you have definitely landed in the right town! Wimberley is well known for its variety of unique shops, boutiques and galleries. You’re sure to find special shopping choices for just about everyone, as well an amazing selection of fine art, custom jewelry, gourmet food and gifts and fashion, plus plenty of options for dining and drinks on and around the on and all around the charming Square. Head to town, get out and explore, or plan your excursion online with information from the Wimberley Chamber at wimberley.org.

Specialty Shopping

Photo courtesy Wimberley Zipline.

Sweet Water COOKIES

By Bonnie Eissler

Eight years after launching Sweet Water Cookies, where “creating cookies is a passion and an art form,” Cindy Hunter is as enthusiastic and motivated as ever about bringing freshly baked, custom decorated cookies to her customers in Wimberley and surrounding towns in the heart of the Texas Hill Country.

While Cindy’s heart is still centered around home and family, and the classic sugar cookie with royal icing still reigns supreme, her portfolio has expanded to include other sweet treats like chocolate chip cookies and brownies. For some of the decorating, she now uses a direct-to-food printer to print edible patterns onto the surface of the cookies. This allows for more intricate and photorealistic designs that she often combines with hand lettering and flourishes for a layered professional finish.

The designs are creative, whimsical, cute, sweet or nostalgic, as the occasion requires, and always beautiful. Just as important, the

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cookies taste delicious. They aren’t mass produced but are a labor of love, from making and baking to icing and decorating. Cindy’s husband, a retired firefighter, makes the dough and bakes the cookies and she makes the icings and decorates them. Several different theme-related designs tell a story that is unique to each event whether it’s a milestone birthday, high school graduation, first day of school, retirement party, wedding or baby shower. Cindy says that while they still do customs, “the business is shifting to focus more on holiday pre-sales and markets, as well as large custom corporate and event orders.”

The tradition of decorating sugar cookies has a long history and is a wonderful way to bring families and friends together. The decorating classes are great opportunities to get everyone, from kids to grandmothers, involved in a creative activity. Autumn means football, Halloween, Thanksgiving ... and Sweet Water Cookies is here for all of these events and more. In September, as part of a Fall Fun Day, Cindy will teach her class how to decorate cookies, using the rich colors and iconic shapes of the season. These and other classes offered during the year meet at Bella Vida Bed and Breakfast Retreat Center, an idyllic setting in a farmhouse style home.

We all experience highs and lows, good times and bad in life, not just personally but in our family and community lives. After the 2015 Memorial Day flood, Cindy was shaken by the destruction it caused and the tranquil beauty she associated with the creeks and rivers was temporarily marred; however, she also wanted to do something she felt passionate about, which led her back to her love of creating and to Sweet Water Cookies.

The 2020 pandemic brought its own set of challenges, but the Sweet Water Cookies’ team was encouraged by the amazing level of support received from people asking what they could do to help the small business. They shifted to selling cookie kits (pre-baked cookies, frosting and sprinkles) for the first four months, selling 100 cookie kits in only ten hours during Easter.

“Word of mouth has been our best friend in this business,” Cindy says, “Sweet Water Cookies is an outlet for my creativity that allows me to spread joy all over.” Photos courtesy Sweet Water Cookies.

FYI • Expertly decorated and packaged to perfection, these custom cookies enhance the theme and are the main attraction at any private party or corporate event. For more information, to place an order or register for a class, visit sweetwatercookies.com, send a message on Facebook, or email cindy@sweetwatercookies.com.

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CHULITA’S

By Ernie Algelt

Discerning ladies who trade at Chulita’s on the Wimberley Square are some of the easiest to pick out of the crowd. Invariably, they’re the ones smiling and laughing, making a fun and fashionable impression on others and obviously just loving life! Yep, these multi-hued stand-outs definitely come across as very colorful in a culturally cool sort of way and uber-cute as well but, after a visit to Wimberley’s premier imported (almost entirely handcrafted) clothing and accessory outlet that particular take-away is just unavoidable. Really, it’s always been part of the package and maybe that’s the reason Chulita’s remains so darn popular. Why, what a bright idea!

Chulita’s, which in Spanish translates to “little cutie,” is the natural outgrowth of the boutique’s founder and owner, Donna McKennon, a South Texas native who always loved traveling to the Mexican border dining, sight-seeing and especially shopping. It was in the “tiendas” where, as a keen-eyed youngster, she developed an appreciation for the styles and workmanship she encountered that often led to personal purchases. And, these purchases inevitably generated complements from friends and, even strangers who would often ask, “Where did you get that?” Later, at a point in her life when she was “looking to make a fresh start,” the idea of going into the business of actually selling some of those authentic fashions and styles seemed very appealing.

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Owner Donna McKennon welcomes you to Chulita’s!

Deciding to take the plunge, Donna appropriately dubbed her new enterprise Chulita’s – Now how cute is that?First opening in Dripping Springs in 2009 but struggling a bit, after five years, the savvy proprietress made the decision in 2014 to relocate to Wimberley with its visitor-friendly ambiance.

Starting new can be tough but, after almost two decades of steady growth coupled with having recently relocated to the convenient town square, the store is now poised to reach an even larger consumer base that will only add to the existing repeat-clientele she’s enjoyed serving over the years.

And, after a visit to Chulita’s you’ll understand why her lovingly-nurtured undertaking continues to be such a “destination.” Inside the cozy merchandise-filled establishment, guests are delightfully surprised by the colorful diversity and amount on display and, how it’s all so “very neat!”

The decor and the inventory harken back to those lively Mexican markets she loved so much. And, that “look and feel” is further reinforced by the racks and shelves featuring an array of beautiful Puebla dresses and blouses, San Antonino dresses and blouses (these are the exquisite hand embroidered and crocheted “Mexican wedding dresses” that can take up to two months to complete), Alpaca ponchos (in season) hats, rebozo wraps, table runners, oilcloth grocery totes, purses, pillows,

Taxco jewelry, leather works, even a large inventory of Guayabera shirts (for the guys) and more.

It’s all personally selected by Donna and, almost all imported, not only from Mexico, but also Peru, Guatemala and Ecuador. Again, just about everything is handmade, the craftsmanship is always superb and, depending on the product, sized to fit adults, children and, in some cases, infants too. Whatever, most think “fiesta” when encountering the breathtaking assortment and amazingly, it’s all right here in Wimberley! Viva Chulita’s!The last surprise is the pricing. With such quality, shoppers delight when discovering that most of the merch range between an affordable $35.00 up to a modest $75.00. Gift items start at $10.00. You definitely won’t feel guilty making a purchase so, buy “dos,” one for you and one for a friend – they’ll thank you. Gracias!

Well senora or senorita, if you want to be noticed like all the other attractive “chulitas” who garner so much attention then, there’s only one place to go (especially when in Wimberley) and, that’s the wonderfully unique Chulita’s on the Wimberley Square! Photos courtesy Chulita’s.

FYI • Chulita’s is at 112 Wimberley Square in Wimberley. Open seven days a week 10 am to 5 pm, except Saturday when it’s open until 6 pm. For more information, call 512940-6514 or find Chulita’s on Facebook.

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THE Love Your Space Place

By Bonnie Eissler

Afun blockbuster movie in theaters this summer features Barbie, the iconic fashion doll that’s been around for more than 60 years. The movie, like the doll herself, has avid fans and detractors. Setting aside those big and sometimes polarizing themes concerning mortality and female empowerment, let’s consider what may be the most important message from Barbie – home décor matters!

There is a literal total home redecoration midway through the movie where Barbie’s dream house, with fluffy pillows and bedazzled seashell bed, is transformed into Ken’s man cave with hyper-masculine themes including horse paintings and saloon doors.

Apparently, Barbie’s perfectly pink world isn’t exactly Ken’s cup of tea. We all want a space we can love.

Jill Ainsworth is the owner of The Love Your Space Place, an exciting new luxury furniture and home design store in Wimberley. She has a passion for decorating and helping her clients bring their dream homes to life. Jill and her husband Kerry, a custom home builder, moved to the hill country last March to be closer to their son and his family; in just one week they found the store and a place to call home.

“My approach to design is to do what I like and to buy furniture and accessories for the store that especially appeal to me,” Jill says.  She

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Owner Jill Ainsworth welcomes you to The Love Your Space Place.

also appreciates that style is very subjective and that her first choice isn’t necessarily what some customers prefer, so with that awareness in mind, offers a wide selection in a variety of styles, from traditional to farmhouse to modern.  She makes buying trips to the design districts and furniture markets held every year, sometimes several times a year, in major cities around the country including Dallas, Las Vegas, Atlanta and High Point, North Carolina. These shows are exclusively for retailers and interior designers, and people fly in from all over to see the newest home collections from major companies like Bernhardt, Mayo and Classic Home, mirrors from Uttermost, paintings from Uma. The oversized chaise lounge chairs from John Michael, a new company whose furniture Jill recently added to the showroom, have a special formulated gel cushioning and are the ultimate in comfort and coziness.

The chairs and sofas in the store feature performance fabric upholstery and are custom made. Wood stains, fabrics and trims, like nailheads, can all be selected according to the customer’s preference. Performance fabrics, such as lightweight durable polyester, can stand up to the wear and tear that comes with everyday activities.

Jill’s experience in the furniture and design industry began in 1981 when she worked in a furniture store with her dad in Tyler, Texas. Selling furniture gave her an appreciation for the importance of having a good sofa. She remembers the sofa in her mother’s home as one of her favorite pieces, and part of the reason for this may be the pleasant memories that she has of her mother’s gift for hospitality, and friends and family gathered in the warm and welcoming space.

In 2006, Jill and Kerry moved to Rockwall, near Dallas. “We had a store there and that’s where I got into design,” she says, “clients needed or wanted more … as I worked with them to select furniture and décor, we realized they also needed window treatments, so we looked for fabrics and trim for custom drapes.” They’d have their drapes made, furniture reupholstered and whatever else they needed at one of the workrooms that Jill used in the Dallas area.

Now, Jill brings all these experiences to the design table when she consults with clients at The Love Your Space Place. She begins by looking at what a client already has in their home. “I see the colors they like, the kinds of light fixtures, if they prefer carpet or tile or wood,” she says, “is their style contemporary or farmhouse, eclectic or traditional, and so on.” After that, they look through books of fabric samples, wallpaper, rug samples, take all the necessary measurements, and the work begins to transform that person’s space into one he or she will love. Photos by Bonnie Eissler.

FYI • The Love Your Space Place is at 600 FM 3237. Business hours are Monday through Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm. For more information, call 512-722-3088 or visit the website at theloveyourspaceplace.com.

THE Wimberley Village Library

By Bonnie Eissler

What began as a humble village library has grown into a beloved gathering place in the Wimberley community. If you’ve driven down FM 2325 recently, you may have noticed the construction of the new Wimberley Village Library adjacent to the original building. Founded in 1976 by a passionate group of locals who wanted to provide access to information and books for our community, the library has grown and evolved over the years. The original building will remain and is scheduled for an update once the new building is complete.

“We’re doubling our footprint,”

Carolyn Manning, library director, explains.

“With the new build, we’ll have over 16,000 feet total combined with the existing space. We’re very excited because it will be a place where people can come to read, connect, and discover with others.”

The new building will be connected by an enclosed bridge and will accommodate the growing amount of library programs and collection materials. Carolyn elaborates, “The new building will have expanded youth services and a large meeting room that will be able to accommodate up to 100 people. It will also have a crafts lab where the craft librarians will present programs regularly and a room for the teens to gather and participate in their programs.”

The library’s current collection includes more than 40,000 books, magazines, and other materials, in addition to online resources including e-books, audiobooks, and streaming videos through Libby and Kanopy.

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Excited for the new build at Wimberley Village Library to be complete! L-R Library director Carolyn Manning and Nomi Gonzalez, adult programming and marketing director.

An architectural rendering of the new interior of the Wimberley Village Library. Photo courtesy LPA Design Studios.

An architectural rendering of the new exterior build of the Wimberley Village Library. Photo courtesy LPA Design Studios.

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The library offers a variety of programs and services. “Our programs provide something for all ages, from zero to 100,” Carolyn smiles. Among those programs are Miss Beth’s Toddler Time and Story Time, which feature stories, songs, dance, and activities for the community’s youngest patrons.

Children ages 3-7 can learn at bilingual Spanish story time, and kids ages 5-11 can participate in the Lego® challenges in The Discovery Club. A variety of programs for ’tweens and teens include chess club, board game night, Minecraft, Virtual Reality, Magic the Gathering, Pokémon, Dungeon and Dragons and anime. Spanish classes and Board Game Day are also offered for homeschoolers.

Plenty of learning activities and programs for adults are available: Spanish, Technology classes, CPR, and body movement classes (EASE Chair Exercises, Gentle Yoga, and Qigong with Master Kim); in addition to The Wimberley Apron Society, book clubs, a writer’s group, Adult Craft Lab Saturday Studio, Ladies’ Night Out, Connect with a Wimberley Author, family movie night, and Friends by Mail, a pen pal program that connects members with residents in a local assisted living facility.

“We’ve raised all the funds for the new building, but we are still fundraising for renovation of the original, which we hope will take place as soon as we move into the new building,” explains Carolyn. “We want to create a few more meeting rooms and study rooms so we can transform our current meeting room into a year-round Friend’s Book Sale. We also need to upgrade some of the areas of the original building such as the kitchen and bathrooms, in addition to our A/C and electrical units.”

The library will expand program offerings once both building projects are complete. To reach the goal, they still need donations. If you would like to help make this project a success, you can make a one-time donation to the foundation or become a monthly donor. All donations are tax-deductible and can be made on the library’s website or in person at their original building.

In today’s digital world, it’s rare to have a place where people can still connect with others and escape the seclusion the online world has created. The Wimberley Village Library remains a place where there is still value in human connection. Come read, connect, and discover – the doors are open six days a week! Photos courtesy Wimberley Village Library.

FYI • The Wimberley Village Library is located at 400 FM 2325 in Wimberley. Hours are Monday and Wednesday 10 am to 8 pm and Tuesdays and Thursday through Saturday 10 am to 6 pm. For information, call 512-847-2188 visit the website at wimberleylibrary.org.

Spanish for Homeschool Teens (grades 7+) with Itzel White meets Wednesdays at 12:30 pm. Photo courtesy Wimberley Village Library.

An architectural rendering of the new Children’s Story Area at the Wimberley Village Library. Photo courtesy LPA Design Studios.

Wimberely youth enjoying programs at the Wimberley Village Library. Photo courtesy Wimberley Village Library.

Youth enjoying a program at the library. The new build will provide so much needed space! Photo courtesy Wimberley Village Library.

At Sonora Bank, we are neighborly to each other and our customers. If we greet you by name at the front door, we hope you’ll take it personal. Whether you’re already a customer or are thinking about becoming one, we’d love the opportunity to show you why we’re the bank for Wimberley.

So much to do & see

Take a Hike at Blue Hole Regional Park

Grab your hiking boots and head to Blue Hole Regional Park for a day of outdoor adventure. With stunning trails and breathtaking scenery, it’s truly a hiker’s paradise. Within Wimberley’s Blue Hole Regional Park, there are 5.5 miles of trails to choose, with options for all types of hikers. In addition, two trails extend outside of the park. The Wimberley Hike and Bike Trail extends outside of the park limits for 2.2 miles one way, offering a unique opportunity to explore even more of the area. Another trail that extends outside the park is Cypress Creek Nature Trail which extends 0.4 miles one way towards downtown Wimberley. To make the most of your adventure, check out the park’s trail map. This guide features trail locations along with accurate mileage, making it easy to plan your route and navigate the trails. Pick up a copy at the park, or download the map to take along with you on your phone. Blue Hole Regional Park is at 333 Blue Hole Lane. For more information, call 512-660-9111 or visit cityofwimberley.com.

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The Wimberley Players

Founded in 1979, the Players are the oldest non-profit organization in town. The group’s mission is to provide first-class live theater and they do not disappoint!

If you have the opportunity, catch a performance in the intimate Wimberley Playhouse. The 2023 season includes a Halloween outdoor showing of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” with a live shadowcast, plus musical comedy “Nuncrackers” November 17 - December 10. Details and tickets at wimberleyplayers.org. The Wimberley Playhouse is at 450 Old Kyle Road. For more information, call 512- 847-0575.

Wimberley Fall/Winter 2023-24

Visit EmilyAnn Theatre & Gardens

The EmilyAnn Theatre & Gardens, where founders Ann and Norm Rolling and their team welcome visitors daily, is a Wimberley treasure. Bring a picnic, stroll the paths, play in the musical gardens and enjoy a game of chess or checkers on the oversized board. Or, hike to the top of the hill to the Veterans Memorial Plaza for spectacular 360-degree views around the Wimberley Valley.

In addition to providing a relaxing retreat, the EmilyAnn Theatre & Gardens offers a wealth of family entertainment and theatre, as well as a special place of remembrance of loved ones. Don’t miss the beloved Holiday Trail of Lights December 2-26. Find details about this and all upcoming productions and events on the website at emilyann.org.

The EmilyAnn Theatre & Gardens is located at 1101 Farm Market 2325 in Wimberley. For more information, call 512-847-6969.

Central Texas Theatre Academy

Central Texas Theatre Academy’s (CTTA) mission is “to provide every child in Central Texas with the opportunity to fulfill their dreams of being on stage and participate in creating theatre, with the hope of instilling a life-long appreciation of the arts.”

The Academy presents a 1940’s Mystery Dinner Theatre - “Murder Stage Left” - October 13-14 and October 20-21, including a threecourse Tex-Mex dinner and silent auction, with proceeds to the camp and class scholarship fund.

Upcoming CTTA performances and events include a children’s Christmas show November 11 at Wimberley Community Center, Sleepy Hollow November 17-19 and Les Miserables December 1-3 and December 8-10. Don’t miss the Princess Holiday Ball December 15 and December 16 at the Community Center.

For more information about theatre camps, classes and performances, visit centextheatre.org.

See THINGS TO DO, page 40

Photo courtesy EmilyAnn Theatre& Gardens

Photo courtesy Central Texas Theatre Academy.

Linda Germain

Real estate PRofessionals

BARBARA LATIMER Broker/Branch Manager

HILLS OF TEXAS/ SKY REALTY

Barbara’s career in real estate began in 1997 and transitioned to top producer and eventually Broker/Owner at Hills of Texas Realty. In 2015, her company merged with Austin-based Sky Realty to become Hills of Texas/Sky Realty, where she is Branch Manager.

Originally from Houston and a graduate of the University of Texas, Barbara and her husband live in Wimberley. They love the beauty of the Texas Hill country and feel blessed to call it their home.

If you are in need of a real estate professional, contact Barbara. She and her experienced group of Realtors® are ready to help you buy or sell a home, unimproved land, waterfront property or ranch.

TRACI PHILLIPS

Assoc. Broker/Realtor, CRS, ABR, ALC

TEAM LEAD WITH AMY DOYLE and KELLY JAMES are the Texas Land Ladies!

& RANCH REAL ESTATETHE HILL COUNTRY GROUP

We are located in the middle of one of the most desirable areas to live, according to US News and World Report and MSN. We would love to help you find your piece of the Hill Countrywhether you are looking for a home in town or a large ranch and everything in between..

With 40-plus years of experience, we are ready to use our experience and knowledge for you. We serve ALL of the Texas Hill Country which is rare!

Traci, our team lead, has been voted “Best of Wimberley — Best Real Estate Agent” for the past four years, nominated as “Best of Hays” and recognized as an outstanding Woman in Leadership for Hays County in 2020 and Visionary in 2021. The connections she has gained over the years are a benefit not many can offer. We love what we do - and our many clients can attest - our clients are the focus and we would love to have you be part of those satisfied clients!

WIMBERLEY HISTORY

The Wimberley Square in the 1930s.

In the 1850s, Wimberley had a grist mill, tannery, store, shoe shop, and a school that was also used as a church and meeting hall. By the 1870s, it also had a blacksmith. By 1880, the Post Office was set up. By 1900, nine houses were built around the Wimberley Square. By the 1920s, the county finally started to improve roads in and out of the village (the road to San Marcos was paved in 1921). By 1939, electricity was available. The population tripled from 1880 to 1947, based on estimates by the Post Office, to a little more than 400 people.

Photo courtesy Dorothy Wimberley Kerbow.

Real Estate Professionals

PARTNERS IN REAL ESTATE GROUP

KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY

Partners In Real Estate Group is the “premier real estate experts” in Wimberley, Dripping Springs, Blanco, and the Texas Hill Country. As highly trained, full time, experienced Real Estate Agents with Keller Williams Realty, Partners In Real Estate Group are always your best resource for the Texas Hill Country Real Estate information and community knowledge. We work with both buyers and sellers sharing our extensive knowledge in the latest real estate strategies. Partners In Real Estate Group has a team of agents with more than 50 years’ experience combined. We are a very knowledgeable experienced team that specializes in residential homes, water properties, lots and ranch properties. Stop by our office in Wimberley today.

LINDA GERMAIN Realtor, ABR, GRI, SRES, SRS KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY

Linda Germain has been a Realtor here in the Texas Hill Country with Keller Williams Realty for the past 20 years, since starting her Real Estate career in 2004. Born and raised in San Francisco, CA, Linda attended San Francisco State College, majored in Business, and then spent more than 25 years in retail management for major retailers. Outstanding customer service has always been a high priority in Linda’s retail career and remains her number one priority in working with her Real Estate clients. She is a member of the National and Texas Association of Realtors, as well as the Austin Board of Realtors.

Linda and her husband, Gene, moved to Wimberley 20 years ago and both are active, involved members of the Community. Linda is again serving on the Board of Directors for the Wimberley Valley Chamber of Commerce, having served two previous terms on the Board, two of those years as Chairperson. She is past President and current Membership Chair/Secretary for the Wimberley Community Chorus and previously served two terms as Secretary of the Wimberley Valley Arts & Cultural Alliance (WVACA).

As a long-time volunteer for Alzheimer’s Texas, Linda facilitates the monthly Wimberley Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group, teaches classes for caregivers of Dementia patients and works as a volunteer with the ‘Circle of Friends’ Respite Program, held weekly at the Wimberley Community Center. “It is a joy to live here in Wimberley and an honor to serve and ‘give back’ to the Wimberley Community.”

ROBIN AGAN Realtor, Luxury Specialist, ABR KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY

With a proven track record of success and a passion for delivering exceptional service, Robin is dedicated to helping clients achieve their real estate goals. She is a third generation Realtor who graduated from Southwest Texas State with a degree in Business Communications.

As a Realtor for more than 25 years, Robin has developed an extensive network of contacts and a deep under-standing of the Texas real estate market. She is a Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist and Accredited Buyer Representation designee and is committed to staying up-to-date with new trends and technology in the market. Her clients appreciate her attention to detail, professionalism, negotiation skills and commitment to making their experience smooth and enjoyable. Robin and her husband Mitch own vacation rental property in Wimberley and she is knowledgeable about the local investor market. They have three children who attend Wimberley High School, Texas State University, and Texas A&M University.

Robin loves giving back to her community, volunteering at WAG (Wimberley Adoption Group & Rescue) and donates a percentage of each transaction to the charity of her client’s choice. She also enjoys hiking, boating, water skiing, learning to play golf and relaxing on the Blanco River with her family and dogs.

local churches

CHAPEL IN THE HILLS

14601 Ranch Rd 12

512-847-9762

wimberleychapelinthehills.com

HILL COUNTRY COWBOY CHURCH

120 Green Acres Drive

512-847-9526

hillcountrycowboychurch.com

COWBOYS FOR JESUS

8400 FM 32 Fischer, TX

210-389-6235

cowboysforjesus.com

CYPRESS CREEK CHURCH

211 Stillwater

512-847-1222

cypresscreekchurch.com

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

15951 Winters Mill Pkwy.

512-847-9035

fbcwimberley.com

FREEDOM VALLEY FELLOWSHIP

10691 Ranch Road 12

512-680-9765

freedomvalleyfellowship.org

JEHOVAH’S WITNESS

443 Jacobs Well Road

512-847-8129 • jw.org

LUTHERAN CHURCH OF THE RESURRECTION

Spoke Hill at RR 12

512-847-3386

welcometonewlife.org

ST MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH

14711 Ranch Rd 12 512-847-9181

smwimberley.org

ST STEPHEN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

6000 Ranch Road 3237 512-847-9956

ststeve.org

UNITY CHURCH OF WIMBERLEY

455 White Wings Road 512-847-6587

unityofwimberley.com

WIMBERLEY CHURCH OF CHRIST

15500 Ranch Rd. 12 512-847-9357

wimberleychurchofchrist.org

WIMBERLEY

CHRISTIAN CHURCH

13706 Ranch Rd 12 512-847-3853

wimberleychristianchurch.com

WIMBERLEY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

956 Ranch Rd 2325 512-847-5292

wimpres.org

WIMBERLEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

CR 1492 & RR 12 512-847-3109

wimberleyumc.org

Call ahead for info about services, online services, etc

REV. JIM DENHAM CHAPEL IN THE HILLS

Chapel in the Hills is a Christian, Interdenominational Church that has been serving the Lord here in Wimberley since 1949. If you are curious about our worship style, music, and the way we worship, please go on-line to our Facebook page and watch one of our services. This will tell you much about our Church and Sunday worship, but when you visit, you will discover our personal friendship and fellowship for yourself.

Reverend Jim Denham has served as Pastor for this Chapel twice: from 1999 to 2008, then returning in 2014 to again serve as Pastor. He has also served as a Hospice Chaplain, Hospital Chaplain, and pastor in several other congregations here in Texas. Our church’s tag line for decades has been “There are no strangers here, only friends you haven’t met.” Come for a visit on Sundays at 9 am with Guitar music, or at 11 am with a Choir and English handbells. Hope to see you on Sunday.

Sunday Services: 9 am Church Service, 10 am Sunday School, 11 am Church Service. www.WimberleyChapelInTheHills.com (online service)

REV. KEVIN LJ SCHUBERT ST. STEPHENS

Whoever you are, and wherever you find yourself on the journey of faith, you are welcome at St. Stephen’s! We have many wonderful offerings of fellowship, worship, lifelong learning, and outreach that are integral to the community. “We are truly a welcoming community that is committed to being in relationship with God and one another. It is my great pleasure and honor to welcome you.”

– The Rev. Kevin LJ Schubert, Rector of St. Stephen’s

On Sundays we offer two worship services: one at 8 am in the Chapel and another at 10:30 am in the Sanctuary. Children’s Sunday School is offered during the 10:30 am service, September through May.

The Nursery, for ages infant through 4 years, is available Sundays during Sunday worship and during seasonal adult Lifelong Learning classes.

We have also an active program for Teens that meets weekly. Adults have several opportunities for lifelong learning on Sundays, as well as Bible study groups, and social and service activities throughout the week. We also offer a mid-week Holy Eucharist service on Wednesdays at 10:30 am in the Chapel, which includes healing prayers for those in need.

For all the details on worship, classes, and fellowship gatherings, visit the church website at www.ststeve.org.

Around Wimberley....

Photo by Maengel Gonce.

Henson Square FALL MUSIC SERIES

The 1st Annual Henson Square Fall Music Series features musicians live in performance, plus fun shopping and delicious drinks on Wimberley’s Henson Square. The lineup includes:

October 7 • Aaron Tilt

October 14 • Ashton Naylor

October 28 • Reece Wade

November 4 • Ryan Frenchak

November 11 • London Bayleigh

November 18 • Josh Calvin

November 25 • Ashton Naylor

December 9 • Reece Wade

December 16 • Josh Calvin

December 30 • Ashton Naylor

FYI • The Wildflower is at 103 Henson Road in Wimberley. Check their Facebook page at wildflowerwimberley for details and updates.

Aaron Tilt performs. Photo courtesy Aaron Tilt.

So much to do & see

Wimberley Lions Market Day

Don’t miss shopping

Wimberley Market Days

the first Saturday of every month, March through December, from 7 am to 4 pm (rain or shine). You can peruse 475-plus booths filled with treasures along wide, tree-shaded paths, and enjoy a variety of food and drink. Live music begins at 11 am, performed on three stages.

Concerts at Susanna’s Kitchen Coffee House

Music lovers, take note!

The beloved Susanna’s Kitchen Coffee House monthly concert series is hosted the third Thursday of each month at Wimberley’s United Methodist Church. This intimate smoke- and alcohol-free venue, offers the audience a wonderful listening experience and hosts renowned Texas artists. Past performers include Butch Hancock, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Dale Watson, Shinyribs, Susan Gibson, Eliza Gilkyson, Terri Hendrix and Lloyd Maines, Kevin Welch and others.

Doors open by 7 pm, music starts at 7:30 pm. Food and drink is available for purchase, including tamales, pie, coffee and sodas.

Wimberley United Methodist Church is at 1200 County Road 1492. All are welcome, tickets available at the door. For more information, visit wimberleyumc.org/susannas-kitchen.

Bootiful Wimberley

Have you ever seen anything like it? Spend some time enjoying the 6-foot fiberglass cowboy boots — painted by area artists — all over town!

A project of the Wimberley Valley Arts and Cultural Alliance, the whimsical “Bootiful Wimberley” collection includes 60 unique and artisticlly themed boots. Head to bootifulwimberley.com for information and a Boot Trail map.

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Wimberley Valley Winery

Founded in 1983, the Wimberley Valley Winery has a history of producing wines in Central Texas with a “focus on quality and a wide selection to suit all palates.” Stop by for a tasting. Have 10 or more people in your party? Then be sure to make a reservation!

The winery is open Sunday through Thursday 10 am to 6 pm, Friday 10 am to 8 pm. A food truck is on site Friday and Saturday 11:30 am to 7:30 pm and Sunday 11:30 am to 5:30 pm. Wimberley Valley Winery and Tasting Room is at 2825 Lone Man Mountain Road in Driftwood. Call 512-8472592 to inquire about availability/pricing. wimberleyvalleywine.com.

Climb Mount Baldy

Experience a breathtaking and iconic Wimberley landmark for generations, and get some exercise to boot! Once at the top of the 218 rock steps, you’ll be rewarded with 360-degree views of the Wimberley Valley. Mount Baldy has been the site of marriage proposals, scout camping trips, and family traditions, and it’s also popular among those seeking to achieve fitness. Most just climb it for the magnificent view.

To visit Old Baldy, head north on FM 2325 from the square. Go 1.7 miles and turn right on Woodcreek Drive, then take the first right onto El Camino Real. Travel 0.2 mi to the dead end, then turn right on La Toya Trail. After about a half mile, you will see the parking area and the Old Baldy steps.

Photo courtesy 7A Ranch

Visit Pioneer Town at 7A Ranch

A Western town of the 1880s, Pioneer Town is a sight to see! Enjoy an old-fashioned arcade and great shopping at Blanco River Outfitters during office hours. Plus you can take a ride on the nostalgic Pioneer Express train Saturdays 9 am to 1 pm and 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm, and Sundays 9 am to 12:30 pm.

All of this in addition to comfortable cabins and lodges for families, large groups and business meetings, right on the beautiful Blanco River. Find out more at 7aranch.co.

calendar of events

FIRST SUNDAY

Wimberley Coffee & Cars.

Anyone with a hot rod, muscle car, sports car, exotic, classic truck or unique ride is welcome to display. 8 am to 11 am. Blanco Brew, 14200 Ranch Road 12. 12kingscarclub.com.

EVERY WEDNESDAY

Wimberley Farmers Market.

Find delicious, fresh, seasonal produce and baked goods in front of Wimberley Community Thrift Shop at Ranch Road 12 and River Road. 3 pm to 6 pm. visitwimberley.com.

Hatha Yoga at EmilyAnn.

Starts at 3 pm, all ages welcome! EmilyAnn Theatre & Gardens. Details at EmilyAnn.org.

EVERY THURSDAY

Farmers and Artisans Market.

Produce, foods, bread, pastries, art and more! 2 pm to 6 pm. 15951 Winters Mill Parkway. 512-920-9063.

THURSDAY - SUNDAY

Live Glassblowing at Wimberley Glass Works. See a team of artisans create beautiful art glass using age-old techniques before your eyes. 10:30 am to 3:30 pm. 6469 Ranch Road 12, San Marcos. 512-393-3316, WGW.com.

EVERY FRIDAY

Live Bingo at the VFW.

“Early Bird” session at 7:15 pm. Main event at 8 pm. OldhamCummings VFW Post 6441, 401 Jacobs Well Road.

FIRST SATURDAY

Wimberley Market Day.

(March-December) Shop the Texas Hill Country’s largest outdoor market, with 490 booths on 20 oak shaded acres. More than 200 volunteers from the Wimberley Lions Club and local civic organizations provide their time and resources to make each Market Day possible. 7 am to 3 pm. Lions Field. 601 FM 2325.

OCTOBER 6-29

EmilyAnn Pumpkin Patch & Scarecrow Contest. A new tradition, as the Glade at the EmilyAnn Theatre & Gardens are decorated for the season with a pumpkin patch and scarecrows created by members of the Wimberley community. Bring the whole family out for photos in our Pumpkin Patch or with our scarecrows. Your family or business can enter the Scarecrow Contest! Just create and set up your scarecrow at EmilyAnn by October 5! Please email rebecca@emilyann.org or text 512-847-6969 for more information. emilyann.org.

Our neighbors in Dripping Springs

calendar of events

Wimberley Metaphysical and Holistic Fair. Enjoy a day with wonderful healers and practitioners! This event is for individuals who are looking for guidance, looking for a healing, or simply wanting to purchase items for themselves or a loved one. No matter where you are on your spiritual path you will simply enjoy this fair. Free admission. 11 am to 5 pm. Wimberley Community Center.

OCTOBER 13

Scary Movie in the Park. Get ready for an unforgettable night of frights at an outdoor screening of “Insidious” (PG-13), a chilling tale that blurs the line between the living and the dead. Bring your blankets, your friends, and your courage to experience fear this Friday the 13th! And don’t worry about snacks – popcorn and concessions will be available for purchase, along with craft beer from Roughhouse Brewing for those looking for an extra thrill. Blue Hole Regional Park, 100 Blue Hole Lane.

OCTOBER 13, 14, 20, 21

Murder Stage Left, Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre

1940’s Mystery Dinner Theatre, with all proceeds directly to Central Texas Theatre Academy’s Camp & Class Scholarship Fund. centexttheatre.org.

OCTOBER 14

Blue Hole Star Party. Bring your family and friends to this bi-annual Blue Hole Star Party event to enjoy an evening of stargazing in the Hill Country. The Wimberley Valley Dark Sky Committee and the Texas State Astronomy Club will share telescopes and knowledge with us for the nightBring something to sit on, a picnic and flashlights. 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. Blue Hole Regional Park, 100 Blue Hole Lane. cityofwimberley.com/355/Blue-Hole-Star-Party.

OCTOBER 19-22

“Star of the Hills” Musical Showcase. Indoor studio show. Details at emilyann.org.

OCTOBER 21

Outdoor Movie: Rocky Horror Picture Show. Popcorn, snacks, and adult beverages available at outdoor concession stand. This film is Rated R and not suitable for children. Bring your own lawn chair, parking is in the lot next door at the Med-ical Center. Participation kits will be on sale at the venue (no outside props allowed). wimberley-players.org.

20th Annual Hunter’s Night Out.

Family fun features barbecue dinner, gun raffle, live auction, bucket raffles, live music and more, with proceeds to support Knights of Columbus community and charity programs. Under the big tent at St. Mary Catholic Church. huntersnightout.com.

Murder Mystery Dinner & Silent Auction. Hays County Crime Stoppers presents a Keith and Margo’s Murder Mystery Texas production in a night featuring dinner, drinks, an interactive whodunit game and a silent auction. Wimberley Community Center. callcrimestoppers.com/ murder-mystery-dinner-fundraiser-silent-auction.

OCTOBER 26

Wimberley Players Halloween Hoe Down.

Come enjoy an adults only evening! Entertainment will include dancing to a live band, food, drink and a live auction. Wimberley Playhouse. wimberleyplayers.org.

OCTOBER 27

4th Annual Howl at the Moon Dance Party at Blue Hole Regional Park.

Feel the thrill of dancing under the moonlight and then, at 8:30 PM, let loose with an exhilarating group Howl at the Moon. Don’t miss this electrifying celebration of the night sky and the joy of movement. 8 pm to 9:30 pm. Blue Hole Regional Park Basketball Court, 333 Blue Hole Lane.

OCTOBER 27-29

Wimberley Players and 7A

Present Haunted Pioneer Town.

A haunted Halloween experience at 7A’s beloved Pioneer Town. Enjoy an evening of frightful family fun while on a nostalgic walking tour and rail journey to the pioneer life that once was. Friday and Sunday 7 pm to 9 pm, Saturday 7 pm to 10 pm. wimberleyplayers.org.

OCTOBER 28

Freedom Canines’ 2nd Annual Best Little Dog Walk in Texas.

Come on out for a walk with a lot of wags! Bring the ¬¬whole family, whether they have two legs or four, to enjoy a morning gone to the dogs. Fun Fall Activities start at 9 am before the walk begins at 10 am. Wimberley First Baptist Church. freedomcanines.com.

8th Annual BOO! Hole Halloween at Blue Hole Regional Park.

Bring the entire clan of ghosts, superheroes, zombies, and vampires for an evening of spine-tingling fun and familyfriendly chills that’ll have everyone screaming with delight. All ghouls and goblins will enjoy a trick-or-treat trail, carnival games, costume contest, hayride, s’mores, photo booths, and screening of Hocus Pocus. Free admission. 4 pm to 10 pm. cityofwimberley.com/351/BOO-Hole-Halloween.

Blue Agave Art Fair & SculptFest.

Wimberley Valley Art League host a weekend filled with art and fun at Wimberley Community Center. 10:30 am to 4 pm. wimberleyvalleyartleague.org.

OCTOBER 29

Harvest Moon Dinner & Dance at Fischer Hall. Fall Fundraiser for Wimberley Valley Museum, sponsored by the Wimberley Institute of Cultures! Old 300 BBQ, music by Eric Hokkanen & Friends, and a silent auction. wimwic.org.

Farm Party at Montesino Ranch. The Central Texas Young Farmers Coalition hosts a community celebration for Texas Agriculture. Celebration and nourishment for farmers, gardeners, laborers, and food lovers of all varieties! allevents.in/wimberley/farm-party-2023.

OCTOBER 31

Trick-Or-Treating on the Wimberley Square. Bring the whole family and visit the merchants on the square for a community trick-or-treating experience. 4 pm to 7 pm.

NOVEMBER 1-4

2023 Texas Freestyle Textiles Retreat

Third annual celebration of freestyle art, with an array of workshops featuring SAORI & freestyle weaving, spinning, knitting, sewing, mixed media, basket weaving and more. Enjoy classes, work on projects, shop the Maker’s Market. Wimberley Community Center. wimberleyvalleysaori.com.

calendar of events

NOVEMBER 8

Sip, See and Shop: A Style Show and Market. Wimberley Community Civic Club Style Show & Market. Sip bubbly, enjoy hors d’oeuvres, see fall and winter fashions, shop local vendors from 4 pm to 6 pm. Wimberley Community Center. wimberleyccc.org.

Owl Prowl at Blue Hole Regional Park. Knock, knock? Who, who, who’s there? Owls! Join us in this incredible opportunity as we trek across Blue Hole Regional Park in search of owls! Participants will practice owl calls, dissect an owl pellet, and explore the park at night searching for all our nocturnal animals including owls, foxes, armadillos, insects and spiders, more! Meet at start of the Hike and Bike trail near Blue Hole entrance sign. www.cityofwimberley.com.

NOVEMBER 11

Ride to End Alzheimers’s Cycling Event. Help pedal forward scientific process in the fight against dementia. This one-day cycling event offers route options and distances of 10 to 100 miles for a wide range of riders. Routes start and finish at Blue Hole Regional Park. Get details and registration information at act.alz.org.

Our neighbors in Dripping Springs

calendar of events

NOVEMBER 11

A Christmas Carol. Holiday children’s show at Wimberley Community Center presented by Central Texas Theatre Academy. Find details at centexttheatre.org.

NOVEMBER 17-18

Winter Wonderland.

Sure to get you in the spirit of the holiday season! Local businesses and organizations provide festive, decorated Christmas trees, wreaths and centerpieces. Live performances, food, vendors, desserts, a visit with Santa and more. Bring toys for the Sheriff’s Brown Santa Program and non-perishable food for Crisis Bread Basket. Friday 5 pm to 9 pm, Saturday 10 am to 6 pm. Free admission. Wimberley Community Center.

NOVEMBER 17-19

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. Central Texas Theatre Academy’s Acting Conservatory presentation. centexttheatre.org.

NOVEMBER 17 - DECEMBER 10

Wimberley Players present Nuncrackers. Your favorite Nunsense characters do Christmas as only they can, in the basement of Mount St. Helens Convent. A hilarious package of wacky carols, a performance of the Nut-cracker, and a “Secret Santa” drawing you will love! Friday and Saturday at 7:30 pm, Sunday matinee at 2:30 pm. wimberleyplayers.org.

NOVEMBER 18-19

Family Campout at Blue Hole Regional Park. An opportunity to pitch your tent in the famous Blue Hole Swim Area and enjoy hiking, geo-caching, a guided night hike, campfire, and more fun activities! Find more information at cityofwimberley.com/353/Family-Campout.

DECEMBER 1-2, 8-10

A Broken Christmas Badge. Indoor melodrama performance at EmilyAnn Theatre & Gardens. Details at emilyann.org.

DECEMBER 1-3, 8-10

Les Miserables.

Don’t miss the Central Texas Musical Theatre Academy presentation of this epic love story. Details and ticket information at centexttheatre.org.

DECEMBER 2

Over the Hills Wimberley

Wonderland Christmas Bazaar. Live entertainment, pictures with Santa, vendors, shopping, vendors, food, kids’ activities and more. Hosted by Farmers & Artisan Market at Wimberley Church of Christ. 10 am to 3 pm. Free admission. 15500 N. Ranch Road 12.

Winter’s Eve on the Wimberley Square. A day of holiday fun, shopping, dining and entertainment on the Wimberley Square from noon to 8 pm. 512-847-2201.

Montesino Ranch Christmas Barn Dance.

Enjoy chili and frito pie for purchase, plus beer and wine, with music by the Pearl Snaps. Doors 5:30 pm, music starts at 6:30 pm. Tickets $20, ($15 before November 15). Venmo @montesinoranch. Call 512-923-2650 for more information.

DECEMBER 2-26

25th Annual Holiday Trail of Lights

Enjoy a walking trail through approximately 8 acres of lighted exhibits. Live entertainment most nights, enjoy complimentary marshmallows and hot chocolate. Santa Claus will be in his house most nights to greet everyone! 5th Annual Chocolate Night December 9: buy a ticket to taste samples of delectable chocolate from vendors. Fridays/Saturdays 6 pm to 10 pm, all other days 6 pm to 9 pm. EmilyAnn.org.

DECEMBER 15-16

Annual Holiday Princess Ball. Teas, desserts, crafting with your favorite princesses and a surprise guest at the Wimberley Community Center. centexttheatre.org.

DECEMBER 15-17, 21-23

Journey to Bethlehem

Indoor musical at EmilyAnn Theatre & Gardens. emilyann.org.

DECEMBER 16

Breakfast with Santa. Wimberley Community Center. wimberleyccc.org.

FEBRUARY 23 – MARCH 17, 2024

Wimberley Players present Shakespeare In Love. Enchanting, hilarious, romantic stage play reimagines William Shakespeare’s creative process – and explores his inspiration –as he writes Romeo and Juliet. wimberleyplayers.org.

APRIL 12-13, 2024

36th Annual Hill Country Home Tour. For information about how you can be involved, sponsorship opportunities, tickets and more, visit wimberleyccc.org.

APRIL 20, 2024

24th Annual Butterfly Festival

Opening ceremony at Veterans Memorial includes an butterfly release to honor those who have lost their lives in the past year. Then guests enjoy crafts, games, bounce houses, delcious food, exotic butterfly flight house, more! Email rebecca@emilyann.org if you’d like to receive and/or sponsor a butterfly cage for the 2024 Butterfly Festival. Cage sponsorships are $50 each. EmilyAnn.org.