SPRING/SUMMER 2021
YOUR LOCAL GUIDE TO
Arts, Entertainment, Shopping, Dining, Lodging, Events, Services, Real Estate, Community & Churches
SHOPPING
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our sponsors Arts/Events/Attractions
Lisa Motley Art.....................................................................................................5 Wimberley Valley Art League......................................................................7 Wimberley Glass Works..................................................................................5 Wimberley Market Days.................................................................................7
Dining & Specialty
Blanco Brew - Coffee......................................................................................9 Creekside Cookers BBQ & Steaks.............................................................9 Cypress Creek Reserve Rum...................................................................... 13 Hill Country Spirits........................................................................................... 13 Jobell Café & Bistro..........................................................................................5 Longleaf Craft Kitchen + Bar........................................................................11 Mad Rooster’s Liquor, Beer & Wine....................................................... 42 Shady Llama.........................................................................................................11 The Leaning Pear...............................................................................................9
Shopping
Calley’s Jewelry..................................................................................................5 Gypsy Market.......................................................................................................21 In Style Accessories & Shoes...................................................................... 3 Libelula Free Spirit Boutique.......................................................................21 Mad Rooster’s Liquor, Beer & Wine....................................................... 42 Old Mill Store.........................................................................................................11 Queen Bee Gatherings & Antiques......................................................... 19 The Wild West Store....................................................................................... 19 Wall Street Western....................................................................................... 44 Wild Organics.......................................................................................................17 Wimberley Glass Works..................................................................................5 Wimberley Marketplace............................................................................... 19
Lodging & Event Facilities
7A Ranch..............................................................................................................23 Cabins on the Square....................................................................................23 Creekhaven Inn & Spa.....................................................................................2 Wimberley Community Center..................................................................7
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Wimberley Visitors Center 14100 FM 2325 (in front of Brookshire Brothers) Open 9 am - 4 pm Monday - Saturday and 1 pm to 4 pm Sunday
Call 512-847-2201 for information 4 Welcome to Wimberley Spring/Summer 2021
Services
Ball Brothers 1-800-Painting.................................................................... 27 Brookshire Brothers......................................................................................29 Elite Blasting....................................................................................................... 31 Full Circle Salon, Leesa Stafford..............................................................29 Sonora Bank......................................................................................................25 Sunfree Tans ......................................................................................................21 Symphony of Wimberley Assisted Living .........................................29 The Edge Beauty Collective....................................................................... 27 WAG Rescue.......................................................................................................29 Wild and Beautiful Skin + Body + Wellness.........................................17 Wimberley Community Center..................................................................7 Wimberley Life Care......................................................................................29 Wimberley Med Spa...................................................................................... 27 Wimberley Towing........................................................................................... 31
Schools
Zweites Haus School of Wimberley......................................................32
Churches
Chapel in the Hills...........................................................................................33 Lutheran Church of the Resurrection..................................................33 St. Mary Catholic Church.............................................................................33 St. Stephens Episcopal Church................................................................33
Real Estate/Builders
Century 21 Randall Morris........................................................................... 43 Hills of Texas / Sky Realty — Barbara Latimer..............................35 Keller Williams Realty — Linda Germain............................................35 Keller Williams Realty — Partners in Real Estate...........................35
BLANCO
Cranberry’s Antiques....................................................................................39
CANYON LAKE
Homestead Cottages..................................................................................... 37 The Lakehouse Bed & Breakfast............................................................ 37
DRIFTWOOD
Hays City Store...................................................................................................15
DRIPPING SPRINGS
Cowgirls and Lace...........................................................................................40 Dorothy Butler Law Firm............................................................................38 Dreamland..........................................................................................................38 Dripping Springs Vidka .................................................................................41 Heather Bobb, DDS........................................................................................39 High Cotton Home & Design.....................................................................39 New Canaan Farms........................................................................................40 Regenerate.........................................................................................................40
in this issue
SHOPPING/DINING/ARTS
fresh
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LISA MOTLEY DINNER TUESDAY-SUNDAY 5-10
Artist working in silk prints and portraiture ..................................................6
LONGLEAF CRAFT KITCHEN + BAR One-of-a-kind Wimberley dining experience....................................................8
LUNCH TUESDAY-SATURDAY 11-2
BLANCO BREW Coffee, pastries, sandwiches & community .....................................................14
BRUNCH SUNDAY 10:30-2:30
WIMBERLEY MARKET DAYS Experience one-of-a-kind shopping in outdoor venue................................ 18
MY HAPPY PLACE
512.847.5700 JOBELLCAFE.COM 16920 RANCH ROAD 12 WIMBERLEY, TX
Boutique offering apparel, jewelry, artwork & more.................................22
CABINS ON THE SQUARE
The best gift for the person who has everything!
Charming cabins in perfect location.................................................................. 24
WILD ORGANICS Well-being with CBD and other natural products.......................................28
CHURCHES...................................................................................... 33-34 SCHOOLS................................................................................................. 32 REALTORS............................................................................... 35-36, 43 DINING GUIDE..........................................................................................12
Paintings from Your Photos Simply, email your photos to motleyarts@yahoo.com Watercolor-Pencil-Graphite Wimberley Market Days Booth #69 lisamotleyart.com • Art on 12 • 13811 RR 12 #12, Wimberley
Quality jewelry REPAIRS done on site Unique DESIGNER LINES in sterling silver
Your guide to Wimberley from the Hill Country Sun Spring/Summer 2021 Volume 30, Number 3 ISSN: 1524-2315.
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Lisa Motley
Lisa Motley By BONNIE EISSLER
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isa Motley knew from an early age that she wanted to be an artist and, unlike many eight year olds who abandoned their ambitions to be an astronaut, a movie star, or a marine biologist, Lisa held on tightly to those childhood dreams. She has “drawn hundreds and hundreds of faces” for as long as she can remember, sketched and painted, studied and taught art for a lifetime. Although she has explored all of the other artistic media, her favorites are watercolor and fabric dye on silk, both of which require a lot of skill and practice. “Watercolor is not forgiving and doesn’t allow for changes,” Lisa says, “and painting on silk is a long process that requires patience and persistence. Lisa studied Fine Art and Business with an accounting concentration at Texas State University, a double focus that has allowed her to pursue an art career and manage her own art business. As a certified art teacher, only recently retired, Lisa has taught all ages, from three and four year olds to octogenarians. She taught private lessons from her studio and art classes in public and private schools. She believes that everyone is an artist because creativity is an essential characteristic of our being, and we express our God-given creativity in many different ways. “Creativity is so important,” Lisa says, “especially during these chaotic times when so many people are reinventing their businesses and finding alternative ways to navigate unfamiliar territory.” Her artwork has been exhibited at the United States Botanical Gardens Museum in Washington D.C., The Art Museum of South Texas in Corpus Christi, and The Rockport Art Center. For many years, she participated in the Rockport Art Festival and her work has been represented by numerous galleries in south Texas. For the 100th anniversary celebration of the United States National Parks in 2016, Lisa’s silk painting was chosen for the special exhibit at the U.S. Botanical Gardens Museum in Washington, D.C. The contest required portrayal an endangered tree or flower in one of the national parks. The goal of the exhibit was to educate people about the at risk trees and flowers, and to foster appreciation of the amazing diversity of plant life in the 6 Welcome to Wimberley Spring/Summer 2021
parks, which are truly national natural treasures of this country. “The painting is a gray lily, an endangered flower in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, that’s named after a famous botanist named Gray,” Lisa says. “It’s very colorful and not gray in color at all.” For her artistic inspiration, Lisa paints what is closest to her heart. She started by painting portraits of her own family and has been painting family portraits for a large clientele for over 30 years. “My passion is drawing and painting precious moments, and these moments are usually captured in photographs that clients send to me,” Lisa says. See LISA MOTLEY, Page 7
EVENTS/ATTRACTIONS/ARTS
LISA MOTLEY, from Page 6
With multiple meeting spaces, a convenient location and a friendly staff ready to assist with every detail, the Wimberley Community Center is the perfect place for your next event. To book an event visit: cityofwimberley.com tprovost@cityofwimberley.com 512-847-0025
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According to the client’s preference, she either draws the subject with graphite, or paints with watercolor. Everyone has a story to tell and Lisa’s portraits are a perfect way to freeze those magical moments in time: senior quarterback at his last game, a girl barrel racing, kids on the first day of school, a high school graduation or a dad’s dance with his daughter at her wedding. Vacation memories are often the subject of Lisa’s paintings and drawings, and have included a couple on a camel during a trip to Egypt, a day at the beach in Hawaii, and a trip to Disney World. For her silk paintings, Lisa uses habotai silk, a shimmering fabric once used mostly for making silk kimono, that absorbs and captures the jacquard dyes beautifully, resulting in rich deep colors. “I take my own photos and draw them onto the silk,” Lisa says, “then steam in a steamer for an hour at 210 degrees to create a chemical reaction and set the dyes.” The beliefs that Lisa had even as a child about the value of art have never left her. “Art is essential for everyone, it’s good for you, it’s motivating and raises self-esteem.” She is currently working on several projects, including a painting of a little girl hugging a goat. Photos courtesy Lisa Motley. FYI • Contact Lisa by email at motleyarts@yahoo.com to ask how to commission a painting and she will guide you through the process. Lisa is delighted to be one of the more than 50 artists represented at Art on 12, a gallery featuring local, regional and nationally known artists, voted “Best in Wimberley” for the fifth year in a row in 2020. See samples of Lisa’s artwork at lisamotleyart.com.
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Longleaf Craft Kitchen + Bar By BONNIE EISSLER
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he Longleaf Craft Kitchen + Bar takes its name and aesthetic from the Longleaf Pine, an amazingly resilient and long-lived southern yellow pine that, although now endangered, once had a range of 90 million acres including the Piney Woods forests in East Texas. The walls of the restaurant/ bar are covered with longleaf pine panels, enhancing the warm and welcoming atmosphere. Randa Ryan, who owns the restaurant with her husband Steve, says “The concepts of exceptionality and quality (of the Longleaf Pine) are at the heart and soul of our dining vision.” Randa and Steve bring extensive business experience to Longleaf, along with a strong commitment to the community and its citizens. They, along with their four sons, have owned and operated the Old Mill Store on the square for 37 years. “Our goal is to keep the Square lined with family businesses,” Randa says, giving voice to the shared hopes of locals and many visitors who appreciate the unique character and quirky charm of Wimberley. Although nothing and no place stays the same forever, the idea at least of an idyllic place remote from reality, like the mythical Scottish village of Brigadoon, untouched by time and home to artistic and adventurous people, is most appealing. Randa tells the story of how they acquired their superb chef, Glen Trumble. “One day a gentleman came into Longleaf and introduced himself, saying he lived ‘off the grid’ at Canyon Lake, but loved to cook. ‘Do you have any openings?’ he asked. It wasn’t long before we learned that he was no run-of-the-mill cook. He’d trained and worked in restaurants in Europe for many years . . . and his food was amazing,” Randa says. As a result of Chef Glen’s extraordinary culinary skills and creative talents, Longleaf offers exciting menu selections featuring delicate sauces served with perfectly prepared food.
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The chef-inspired menu prioritizes local sources and changes seasonally depending on what is fresh and available from local ranches and farmers and the Texas Gulf Coast. “We want to keep community support at home,” Randa says, “and we want to give our customers the best that Texas has to offer.” There are many delectable appetizer, main, side and dessert choices, with too many standouts to mention other than several that get so many rave reviews they’re impossible to ignore. The See LONGLEAF, Page 10
DINING
Award winning BBQ & Steaks!
THE LEANING PEAR Hill Country-Inspired Cuisine
Unique. Well Crafted. Delicious. 111 River Road #110 Wimberley, Texas 512.847.PEAR leaningpear.com
info@leaningpear.com
Full Bar! Full Service Catering
DELIVERY, TAKE-OUT & CURBSIDE AVAILABLE
Open 7 days 11 am-8 pm (Bar open later on weekends)
500 River Road, Wimberley • 512-722-3683
www.CreeksideCookers.com
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House Roasted Organic Coffee, Scratch Made Pastries & Real Fruit Smoothies. FREE WiFi, Plenty of Parking & Indoor/Outdoor Seating
Open Monday-Friday 6:30-6:30, Saturday & Sunday 7:30-3:30, with Lunch Served Monday-Friday 11-2
14200 Ranch Rd 12, Wimberley • 512-842-3400 • BlancoBrew.com Spring/Summer 2021 Welcome to Wimberley 9
LONGLEAF, from Page 8
L-R Steve, Randa and Chef Glen of Longleaf Craft Kitchen + Bar.
fried anchovy-stuffed olives, deviled eggs topped with a fried oyster, potato and goat cheese tart, crispy potatoes, eggplant Parmesan, shrimp and avocado salad are all consistently good and are highly recommended. The menu lists specific wine suggestions for the entrees, a helpful guide for those of us who aren’t that knowledgeable about which wines work best with Texas Hill Country Quail, Gulf Coast Red Snapper, or Blackened Pork Chop. “Longleaf rotates wine and beer selections to feature local breweries,” Randa says, also noting that the full service craft cocktail bar is unique to Wimberley Square. For many people, the restaurant’s outdoor seating, nicely spaced over the peaceful, oak shaded courtyard and sculpture garden, has been a welcome oasis, a refuge during months of limited inside seating, mandatory masks and distancing. They also appreciate that the friendly and attentive wait staff give customers the time and space to socialize and linger over wine, coffee or a creamy butterscotch budino. All photos courtesy Longleaf Craft Kitchen + Bar. FYI • Longleaf Craft Kitchen + Bar is located at 314 Wimberley Square. They are currently offering dining in the garden courtyard and limited seating inside. For more information and curbside orders, call 512-842-3044. Hours are Thursday, Sunday and Monday from 11 am to 9 pm, Friday and Saturday from 11 am to 10 pm (closed Tuesday and Wednesday). For more information and to see the menu, visit the website at www.longleafwimberley.com.
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DINING
Wimberley Weather
MONTH
Avg High................ Avg Low..........Avg Rainfall
March 72...................49............... 2.30 April 79...................56............... 3.00 May 85...................64............... 4.60 June 91...................70............... 3.70 July 95...................72............... 2.20 August 95...................71............... 2.70 September 90...................67............... 3.60 October 81...................58............... 4.10 November 70...................48............... 3.30 December 62...................40............... 2.30 January 60...................38............... 2.00 February 65...................41............... 2.00 source:
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wimberley dining
Local Restaurants
Brookshire Brothers Deli. 14100 RR 12. 512-847-2296 Breakfast, lunch & dinner, signature fried chicken and beer on tap. Delivery & Curbside pickup available.
Longleaf Craft Kitchen + Bar 314-A Wimberley Square Chef-inspired, handcrafted menu. Craft cocktails, beer and wine. 512-842-3044, facebook.com/ LongleafWimberley.
Community Pizza & Beer Garden 111 Old Kyle Road. Family friendly establishment with live music, cold beer, full bar, house made pizza. communitybeergarden.com, 512-412-0914.
Los Olivos Market 13904 RR 12 Appetizers, shareable plates and sweet bites. Craft beer and wine. 512-842-3044, losolivosmarkets. com.
Creekside Cookers BBQ & Steakhouse 500 River Road. Steaks and barbecue. Beer and wine. Indoor and outdoor seating options. CreeksideCookers.com. 512-722-3683. Durango’s Authentic Mexican Food 401 FM 2325. Homemade flour & corn tortillas, carne guisada, rice, beans, migas, chili relleno, tacos made to order, more. 512-847-3473 Hays City Store & Ice House 8989 FM 150, Driftwood. Scratch menu Texas comfort food plus woodfired pizza. Full bar, 50+ beers on tap. Indoor and outdoor seating. 512-722-3905. Ino’z Brew & Chew 14004 Ranch Road 12, on the Square Casual American bar & grill. Indoor and great deck seating overlooking Cypress Creek. inozwimberley.com, 512-847-6060 Jobell Café & Bistro 16920 Ranch Road 12 Eclectic bistro fare served in a rustic and intimate environment amidst the charm of Texas Hill Country. Casual. Wine and beer. Indoor/outdoor seating. jobellcafe.com, 512-847-5700. Linda’s Fine Foods 500 Farm Market 2325 Globally inspired cuisine served in a relaxed, country-style setting with indoor & outdoor dining. Beer & wine available. 512-847-5464, facebook.com/LindasFineFoods.
Milagro’s Tex-Mex 9595 Ranch Road 12, Suite 12 Menu features a Hill Country twist on traditional Tex-Mex. Full bar. Indoor/outdoor seating. 512-8422800, milagroshillcountry.com. Mima’s Kitchen 701 Farm Market 2325 Family owned and operated Tex-Mex restaurant. Daily specials. 512-847-1305. Oldie’s Burgers & More 801 FM 2325 • 512-842-3363 Classic, old-fashioned burgers, chili dogs, and more. Facebook.com/Oldiesburgersandmore Pizza Hut 101 FM 2325. 512-847-2844. order.pizzahut.com Subway 809 Ranch Road 2325 Casual counter-serve restaurant chain for build-yourown sandwiches and salads. 512-847-7824, subway. com. The Leaning Pear 111 River Road, # 110 Hill Country inspired cuisine. Indoor/outdoor seating. Beerand wine. 512-847-7327, LeaningPear.com Triforks at Savage’s Hill Country Bar 101-A, 5083 Wimberley Square Sandwiches, salads, steaks, burgers, tacos, steak fingers and more. 512-842-3462, triforks.com. Wimberley Café 9595 Ranch Road 12 Breakfast, sandwiches and homestyle entrees. Daily lunch specials. 512-847-3333, wimberleycafe.com.
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Useful Numbers & Information
SPECIALTY SHOPPING
FIRE
Wimberley Fire & Rescue 512-847-5356 / 911 111 Green Acres Drive. wimberleyfire.com.
EMS
Wimberley EMS 512-847-2526 / 911, wimberleyems.com
HOSPITALS
Ascension Seton Hays 6001 Kyle Pkwy, Kyle, Texas 78640 512-324-5000, seton.net Central Texas Medical Center 1301 Wonder World, San Marcos, Texas 78666 512-353-8979, ctmc.org Ascension Seton Southwest 7900 FM 1826, Austin, Texas 78737 512-324-9000. seton.net Christus Santa Rosa Hospital in New Braunfels 600 N Union Ave, New Braunfels, Texas 78130 830-643-6100, mckenna.org
PHARMACIES
Brookshire Brothers Pharmacy 14100 Ranch Road 12 • 512-847-7520 HEB Pharmacy 14501 Ranch Road 12. 512-847-3048 Wimberley Pharmacy 120 Joe Wimberley Blvd., 512-847-2288
LIBRARY
• Great Selections • Locally Owned & Operated • Same Convenient Location
512-722-3837
1 Brookmeadow • Woodcreek, TX Open 10 am-9 pm Monday-Saturday Handcrafted Rums from the heart of Texas
Wimberley Village Library 400 FM 2325 • 512-847-2188, wimberleylibrary.org
AIRPORTS
Austin-Bergstrom International 512-530-2242, ci.austin.tx.us: 42 miles San Antonio International Airport 210-207-3514, infax.com/mobile/sat/: 62 miles
U.S. POSTAL SERVICE
Wimberley Post Office 111 Joe Wimberley Boulevard • 512-847-2623
PARKS
Blue Hole Regional Park 100 Blue Hole Lane • 512-660-9111 Cypress Creek Nature Preserve 107 Old Kyle Road • 512- 847-0025 Jacob’s Well Natural Area 1699 Mount Sharp Road • 512- 214-4593
Cypress Creek Reserve Enjoy thethe peaceful atmosphere Enjoy peaceful onatmosphere our cocktail patio & tree on our cocktail house deck! Tastings, Cocktails patio & tree house deck! & Bottle Sales Available
Tastings, Cocktails &
Tues-Thurs 11:30 am-5:30 pm Bottle Sales Available Fri & Sat 11 am-6 pm Tues-Thurs 11:30 am-5:30 pm Fri & Sat 11 am-6 pm
CypressCreekReserve.com
1400Jacobs Jacobs Well Well Rd Road • Wimberley••512-847-6874 512-847-6874 1400 • Wimberley Spring/Summer 2021 Welcome to Wimberley 13
COFFEE and
so much more...
Blanco Brew
By BONNIE EISSLER
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n March 15, 2020, Blanco Brew celebrated their one year anniversary and the very next day Texas shut down as concerns mounted due to the COVID 19 pandemic. In a year that has been devastating to many small business owners, Rachel Emry, owner of the coffee shop since 2019, says “we’ve actually done very well.” The unexpected crisis, that lingered on longer than anyone expected, motivated Rachel to adapt to the various changes and restrictions. She says, “I was determined to make myself essential as quickly as possible.” For six weeks, Blanco Brew operated as a grocery store, selling staples such as sugar, flour, butter, and eggs. “We even sold toilet paper and cleaning products,” Rachel says, essential items that were initially in short supply and rationed, as customers cleared the shelves at the major grocery stores in the area. Rachel and the highly efficient staff at Blanco Brew found other ways to get their delicious pastries and beverages to customers, including curbside pickup and delivery service. They bought more patio furniture and doubled their outside seating area, and expanded the lunch menu last summer to meet that growing demand. Rachel and her husband, Justice Quintana, moved to Wimberley in 2012, although they were already well acquainted with the many charms of the quaint little village on the Blanco long before they moved here. Justice had been visiting Wimberley since he was a kid and had always told Rachel that it reminded him of his home town of Ruidoso, a mountain resort village in New Mexico, with its small town friendliness, art galleries, cafes and shops. See BLANCO BREW, Page 16
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Rachel Emery
Around town...
Wimberley Zipline Adventures
Bootiful Wimberley
Prepare for highflying fun as you harness up and glide through the air on this thrilling, action packed zipline adventure. For more information, visit the website at www.wimberleyzipline.com.
Colorful boots, each painted by a local artist, are on display at locations throughout Wimberley. It’s a fun adventure to track them down. For more information, visit www.bootifulwimberley.com.
DINING
More than just a restaurant. We are your destination for Fun, Great Texas Comfort Food, Award-Winning Margaritas & Friendly Service.
Live Music
Award-Winning Margaritas
Great Texas Comfort Food
Delicious Wood-Fired Pizza
Hays City Store • 8989 FM 150 W • Driftwood • 512.722.3905 hayscitystoretx.com Spring/Summer 2021 Welcome to Wimberley 15
BLANCO BREW, from Page 14
Blanco Brew serves up organic coffee from all over the world and a large assortment of cinnamon rolls and pastries, all made fresh daily in their bakery. Rachel graduated from the Texas Culinary Academy in 2003 and later worked as a personal
chef for a family in Wimberley. She provides her customers with the consistently good quality they want, and has learned that “customers don’t mind paying a little more for good quality.” “I’ve always loved to cook,” Rachel says, “my mother was a fabulous baker and I had my hands in dough from when I was a toddler.” There are lots of tasty muffins, cookies and pastries on the menu, but some of the favorites that Rachel mentions are the meat stuffed croissants, jalapeño sausage, maple bacon cinnamon roll, and the cheese danish. “The recipe for the popular cheese danish is the same one I’ve used for 17 years, it’s a Julia Child recipe,” Rachel says. Rachel credits the staff as one reason for the coffee shop’s success, saying that you can’t run the show without a good staff. The friendliness of the Blanco Brew staff has been commented on by many customers, with one person saying that “even with their masks on, you can tell they are smiling.” Justice also helps out. “He proofs the dough for the cinnamon rolls and he washes dishes sometimes,” she says, adding that he has the health club (Just Results) and she has the coffee shop, but that they both help each other to keep their businesses running smoothly. Blanco Brew also sponsors Wimberley Coffee & Cars, a local get together for car enthusiasts of all types on the first Sunday of every month from 8 am to 11 am, with free mimosas and live music from guitarist and singer Danny Ramsay. Photos courtesy Blanco Brew. FYI • Blanco Brew is located at 14200 Ranch Road 12 in Wimberley. Hours are Monday to Friday from 6:30 am to 6:30 pm (serving lunch 11 am to 2 pm) and Saturday and Sunday from 7:30 am to 3:30 pm. You can call in orders at 512-842-3400. For more information, visit the website at blancobrew.com and like Blanco Brew on Facebook for information on special events and offerings.
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Wimberley Market Days
By ERNIE ALTGELT
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f you’re reading this, chances are pretty darn good that you’re already in wondrous Wimberley (or, at least planning a trip soon) and possibly wondering what all there is to do. Well, for most folks, their initial reasons for coming here generally relate to the river, resorts, relaxation, revelry, restaurants and, of course, even a bit of retailing (i.e., shopping). And, regarding unique and special Wimberley-centric activities, it’s that last entry on the list where this story is going … big time! Yep, if you’re in the “market” for an exciting blast, not to mention the acquisition of a few, choice bargains then, just keep reading. So, come the first Saturday of each month from March through December, this blissful bucolic burg becomes the beloved epicenter to “any and all” seeking “all and any” by regularly staging its renown Wimberley Market Days, which by definition is nothing less than the Texas Hill Country’s largest outdoor “market for almost everything.”Wow! Featuring hundreds of diversely-inventoried (and eager to sell) vendors ably supported by ample amounts of savory edible’s and audibles, spread all across an accommodating and comfortable, well-shaded and pavilioned 19-acre park only a short drive from the town’s iconic square and, well, you get the picture (which, in many artistic forms, will be available at a Wimberley Market Day too)!
See MARKET DAYS, Page 20
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SHOPPING “Best Vintage Find” Southern Accents • “Where to Buy” London Financial Times 2006
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Wild West Store HUNDREDS OF VINTAGE COWBOY BOOTS
GRINGA’S GRUB SHACK 411 FM 2325 Burgers, fish tacos, tacos, sandwiches, more. 512-648-9259, facebook.com/GringasGrubShak.
•Buy! Sell! Trade!
“The Boot Whisperer”
as seen on BBC World News July 2013
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Just off the Wimberley Square Olde Towne Plaza - 13709 RR 12
“Go for a consultation with the Boot Whisperer, who reads feet like a psychic reads palms.” Texas Monthly, August 2010 Open by appointment. Please call in advance 512-293-4890.
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Asian-inspired cuisine plus a variety of Cajun dishes. Don’t miss the Phoritto! 225-276-9928. pholishas.com.
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Brisket, chicken, ribs, sausage, pulled pork plus traditional sides. 512-947-1609, creeksidecookers.com.
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MARKET DAYS, from Page 18
First held in the mid-1960s in a much smaller format actually staged on town square, it only comprised a few temporary stalls selling only a few things. But, it was that humble beginning that would inevitably take root and explode in size and scope when the local chapter of the Lion’s Club took the reins. That was in 1969, when the Wimberley Lions Club was first chartered. Since then, the Wimberley Market Days has steadily grown attracting more sellers, buyers and, even those simply looking to witness something unique. More importantly, not only is each market day bushels of fun but in total, has raised an amazing amount benefiting many area charities and local youth programs including scholarships. Hoorah! Since those early days, expectations have grown (and been met) by the thousands who are drawn each season to the market. This year’s “first Saturdays” will continue that trend despite COVID-19 which may affect concession and live-music performances again in 2021. But, as required, CDC guidelines will be instituted to ensure the safety of all. Even so, there will still be more than 400 participating vendors scheduled tendering genuine antiques, delightful collectibles, perky plants, funky yard art, an impressive array of fine art, bubbling fountains, fun and fancy jewelry, must-have home décor accents, handmade artisan furniture, packaged culinary comestibles and, so much more. Many of the items on sale will be offered by the actual artisan/craftsman that created the same. Really, it’s a great opportunity to meet these talented people and learn about their wares’ inceptions. And, with so much diversity, there definitely will be something for everybody – no matter the budget. Couple the cool wares with ten food/refreshment stands where delicious hot dogs, tacos and sausage wraps as well as soft drinks, beer and even wine can be purchased. Shopping is hungry work! In closing, there are never any admission costs for attending these events. However, there is a modest $5 parking donation at marked Lion’s Parking Lots which goes entirely to support charitable causes. Vendor participation fees are likewise allocated. All working are volunteer as well – there’s no payroll deducting from the charitable profits. And, since the Wimberley Lion’s Club oversight 50 years ago, more than four million dollars has remarkably been raised for numerous worthwhile (local and regional) organizations all established with the intent of benefiting those in need. Double wow! Photos courtesy Wimberley Lions Market Days. FYI • This year’s Wimberley Market Days scheduled dates again are the first Saturdays of each month from March through December. For additional, comprehensive information including the market’s location and participating vendor requirements visit the website at wimberleymarketday.com or, visit their page at Facebook/Wimberley Lions.
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Photo by Gable and Roost.
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Got the blues? Find the cure at
My Happy Place
By ERNIE ALTGELT
N
o doubt about it, life can definitely have its tough moments but … that’s just life! Some ups and, some downs. And, we just deal with it. Well, fortunately during those occasional low moments, at least where Wimberley’s concerned, finding relief is usually within short walking distance and, we’re not talking about a trip to the local pharmacy – we’ve got a much better remedy. Yep, for all of us locals (and out-of-towners alike) who may need an occasional lift, a wonderful, new boutique has definitely got the cure. Appropriately named “My Happy Place,” this is one, fun-filled emporium that specializes in banishing our blues thanks to an amazing surplus of smile-inducing (very legal) merchandise that’s guaranteed to lighten any and all hearts. Why, I feel better just thinking about it. Originally opened in Dripping Springs in 2017 but now coolly relocated to its new digs in downtown Wimberley in The Quarter on the square, My Happy Place perfectly reflects (founder and owner) Alicia Autrey’s dream-come-true regarding her inspired version of upbeat marketing. She is a respected and established interior designer and, her “place” intimately showcases Alicia’s blend of talents with myriad, exceptional products all selected to delight the customer. As she smilingly offers, “I want my inventory to make a positive impact on people’s lives. Everyone needs a little happy!” Tis true. So, just what kind of wonderment does one find within My Happy Place besides cheerful attitudes and lots of personal service? Alicia sums it up with the words, “It’s a lifestyle store.” And, once inside you’ll agree after discovering the diverse selection where really, everything’s been chosen to brighten and enhance – homes and humans. Clever artwork, charming jewelry, ladies’ “trending” apparel, all-natural soothing bath and body products, fascinating fragrances, specialty gifts the kids will love, mood-setting scented candles,
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even her special slushy Daiquiri mixes and more all combine to give any shopper reason to cheer. Couple this curated collection with complementary snacks and sips, a very attentive and helpful staff and, maybe even a little live music on the weekends and a visit really does become an uplifting experience that’s truly good for the soul, not to mention a great way to satisfy the buying bug! As the proprietress further explains, “Also, not only are our product lines upbeat, practical and useful but many even support various charities. I like that and, so do our visitors.” She adds, “I try very hard to hand-select unique, quality items made in the USA if not right here in Texas. I think that’s important too.” The success of this store has spawned a second location right See MY HAPPY PLACE, Page 23
MY HAPPY PLACE, from Page 22
up the road in Gruene Lake Village, just a stone’s throw from historic Gruene and, it’s been a hit to boot. Whatever, folks seem to be smiling more there as well. Could it be the My Happy Place “effect?” You betcha! And, although a visit to both locations is definitely recommended since each store has its own distinct personality, online boutique shopping is certainly available too. Lastly, when queried about what makes Alicia’s My Happy Place boutique one-of-a-kind, she quickly responds, “When folks come into my stores, they immediately feel welcome. That can be rare these days.” But beyond that, what truly keeps people coming back (again and again) is the always-evolving selections. As Alicia proudly states, “When our patrons visit, besides the smiling faces, I promise they’ll see something new and beautiful every time and, that keeps them happy and, me as well.” So, make My Happy Place your place too because really, who likes being blue? Photos courtesy My Happy Place. FYI • My Happy Place in Wimberley is at 14015 Ranch Road 12, #15, in The Quarter on the Square (and in Gruene, at 2327 Gruene Lake Drive, Suite C, New Braunfels, TX 78130). Both locations are open 11 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday and 11 am to 6 pm on Saturday. The Wimberley location is open Sundays from noon to 4 pm. For more information, call 512-484-5808, to place online orders visit the website at www.myhappyplace.com or connect on social media @myhappyplacestore.
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Stay and Play! Cabins located on Cypress Creek in beautiful downtown Wimberley. Ideal for a romantic getaway, family trip or special occasion. Property can accommodate 1 to 22 guests. Cabins on the Square 200 Wimberley Square Wimberley, TX 78676 512-537-4107 www.cabinsonthesquare.com
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Cozy and original
Cabins on the Square
By BONNIE EISSLER
C
abins on the Square is one of the original vacation rental properties in the Wimberley area, ideally situated with access to Cypress Creek (with 200 feet of creek frontage) and easy walking distance from restaurants, art galleries and shops. Although the cabins are close to everything in town, they still feel secluded and tranquil, an escape from the hustle and bustle of the outside world. Kristie and Pat Gaines bought the property in 2016 and fully restored and professionally decorated the cabins. They supported local interests and businesses whenever possible. “We bought all new mattresses from the Wimberley High School Track & Field’s annual mattress fundraiser,” Kristie explains. “I tell people that Wimberley is just the coolest little town, you’ll never get bored because there’s so much to do,” she says. Even when there were some limitations to the things people could do, like attend community theater or go out to eat, during the more restricted times since last March, people enjoyed staying in the cabins on the Wimberley Square, where they could simply relax, enjoy the beauty of the old cypress trees lining the creek, fish, and listen to the birds. Cabins on the Square offers three separate buildings, all with access to the creek, including The Cozy Cabin, a one room freestanding cabin; The Creek House with two bedrooms, a kitchen, living area and private yard; and Three Log Cabin Suites with two queen beds in each. The history of these cabins goes back to the early 1980s, when Jim Sheffield built them and a great many other cabins in the area, using kits from Real Log Homes, a company based in Mena, Arkansas. Some of these structures were large and quite elaborate homes, not the simple one room structures many people envision. Tourism to Wimberley was increasing every year and the cabin building business was booming. Jim worked for the telephone company, but he and his wife Peggy moved to Wimberley a couple of years before he retired.
Kristie & Pat Gaines Photo courtesy Cabins on the Square. 24 Welcome to Wimberley Spring/Summer 2021
He would later build and run the Wimberley Log Home Company and Log Motel, now Cabins on the Square. The Creek House Cabin was the original model house that he built in 1982 and that two story building was his office. Earlier, he’d built a cabin on Lone Man Creek. Jim’s daughter, Jamey, says that even though her dad retired from Southwestern Bell in 1984, “he never really retired. He said he was going to work until the day he died and that’s exactly what he did.” Jim was working on a log house the day he died in 2013 at the age of 84. Jamey says that her dad always remodeled their houses and that he really just enjoyed the process. Describing that first “log See CABINS ON THE SQUARE, Page 26
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CABINS ON THE SQUARE, from Page 24
Photo courtesy Cabins on the Square. Photo courtesy Cabins on the Square.
Jim Sheffield and crew constructed the original cabins that make up Cabins on the Square in the early 1980s. You can see the building progress in these photos, left, provided by Roy Blake. Kristie and Pat Gaines, who purchased the property in 2016, fully restored and professionally decorated the original cabins. Construction photos (LEFT) courtesy Roy Blake.
house raising” on Lone Man Creek, she says, “The company in Arkansas sent a lot of people down here and they put up the house in a matter of days. Anyone who was interested was welcome to come over and participate in this group effort that was somewhat reminiscent of the “barn raisings” that were common in 18th and 19th century rural North America.. Wimberley resident Roy Blake worked on many houses with Jim, and he remembers the log raisings. “Twenty people put up the walls and gable ends in three days (referring to a large log home on Wilson Creek),” he says, “then they brought in the cranes for the rafters and ceiling beams. Friends provided free labor.” Roy had known Jim and his family in Houston years before they met up again, much to their surprise, on the square in Wimberley where Jim was selling log home kits. “I bought a lot and we had a log raising,” Roy says, “Jim would tell prospective customers, ‘you can buy the kit and build it yourself, or you can buy it and we’ll put it up for you,’ and they’d put people up in their motel there in town while they did the work.” Today The Creek House, that once served as Mr. Sheffield’s office and model home, welcomes many visitors each year. The upstairs loft has a luxury king size bed with pillow-top mattress and a down-filled comforter. Downstairs, the second bedroom has a full/twin bunk bed and the living room has a queen size sleeper sofa. The Creek House and the other four unique spaces all have custom decor, soothing color schemes, and many features that Kristie and family provide for the comfort and convenience of their guests. FYI • Cabins on the Square are located at 200 Wimberley Square. You can schedule your stay by visiting the website at www.cabinsonthesquare.com or by calling 512-537-4107. You can also connect with Cabins on the Square on Facebook to see photos and keep up with all the latest news.
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Wild Organics
Wellbeing with CBDs & other naturally inspired products
By ERNIE ALTGELT
W
ithin our often-uptight existences, usually aggravated by a plastic world ruled by synthetics, finding relief can be a challenge. And, maybe that’s one of the reasons we come to an organic place like Wimberley in the first place – to realize a little of that desired relief. Well, for those of us in need, thankfully that incentive for a curative visit now makes even more sense. Located right on the town square is one of the newest members of the community and, it’s primary purpose in being is to provide a pathway for physical and emotional improvement that’s proven to be “wildly” successful. Aptly named Wild Organics, this upscale CBD dispensary and purveyor of other exceptional naturally-inspired products has established itself as the “real deal” where herbal relief is concerned. Originally founded in Austin by noted nutrigenomics practitioner and skin care expert Marie Finger, Wild Organics is a natural outgrowth from her respected Wild and Beautiful Spa and clinic. The spa provides aesthetic and wellness treatments using many of the products that are now found at her new Wimberley retail outlet. And, regarding the establishment of that retail outlet, Marie relates, “I wanted to bring a store
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into the community that provides a positive vibe, evidenced-based wellness options and, all types of complementary offerings that are healthy to use without any harmful toxins, as well as being fun and unique.” As her growing and very satisfied clientele will attest, she’s ably succeeded. With an exclusive CBD line from her private manufacturing company, Wild Organics only stocks certified, exceptional quality, targeted products that ably address a number of physical and emotional situations. Everything has been tested and vetted, in many cases by Marie herself. As she recalls, “I was introduced to CBDs seven years ago by my physician. After suffering from severe chronic pain and fatigue for 13 years, I was desperate for help. Thanks to my doctor’s guidance and, as the result of genetic testing and then following a regimen based on non-synthetic medications, I now am well and thankfully, pain-free. It was natural that I would want to share my experience with others and, Wild Organic’s allows me to do this.” Many have since been attracted to her charming, well-run storefront on Wimberley’s square where within, patrons are delighted to encounter, not only an informed staff but, more
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WILD ORGANICS, from Page 28
than 250 different items, including her comprehensive, personal line of CBD edibles, salves, tinctures, ointments, teas, creams and other hemp-derived, curative solutions. But, Wild Organics is so much more than that. Add in a large selection of naturally-sourced comestibles under the Wild Foods label that include coffees, extracts, teas, and snackable “superfoods and, Marie’s comprehensive approach to complete health care becomes evident. But, she didn’t stop there. As she further describes, “We also have available a lot of other enjoyable and practical things including, scented candles, handmade soaps, natural deodorants (that really work but don’t cause cancer like others do), handdrawn and printed inspirational tee shirts, baby clothes, bags, greeting cards, bath and skin care products, perfumes, hats, and even dog and cat treats.” And, as the store’s name states, everything is wonderfully organic. No unwanted additives! So, who shops at Wild Organics? Based on the above overview of its related but definitely, eclectic inventory, Marie explains. “Anyone wanting a heathier and happier life and lifestyle.” Her customers are “conscious of natural healing and looking for not only nutritional products but, a fun shopping experience as well.” To those ends, as her patrons heartily attest, “mission accomplished – naturally!” Photos courtesy Wild Organics. FYI • Wild Organics is located on the Wimberley square at 111 Old Kyle Road., Suite 202. Hours are Monday through Friday from 9 am to 5 pm. For more information and/or to place online orders, visit the website at www.wildorganicliving. com, or call 800-694-6673 or 512-814-8955. Wild and Beautiful Skin + Body + Wellness is at 101 FM 3237, Suite D. For information, visit the website at www. wildandbeautifulaustin.com or call 512-579-0899. 30 Welcome to Wimberley Spring/Summer 2021
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SCHOOLS
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BLUE HOLE PRIMARY Pre-K - Grade 2. 15900 Winters Mill Parkway, 512-847-3407 JACOBS WELL ELEMENTARY Grades 3-5. 3470 Ranch Road 2325, 512-847-5558 DANFORTH JUNIOR HIGH Grades 6-8. 200 Texas Boulevard, 512-847-2181 WIMBERLEY HIGH SCHOOL Grades 9-12 100 Carney Lane, 512-847-5729. In addition to a strong academic program, Wimberley High School is known for its prowess in UIL competitions. The theater department has a history of awards. The band is successful in marching and concert season. Opportunities for involvement in clubs and organizations abound, a strong sports program includes football, tennis, basketball, track, softball, volleyball, more.
Katherine Anne Porter School Grades 9-12
515 FM 2325, 512-847-6867, kapschool.org. Free, public charter high school. KAPS mission: “We educate and empower our students with knowledge, skills, and practices to be successful and compassionate in school and life.” Accelerated curriculum, advanced placement (AP) courses available. Evening “Dragon Knights” program and a wide variety of unique electives.
private
Wimberley Montessori School
The Wimberley Square in the 1930s Photo courtesy Dorothy Wimberley Kerbow.
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 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.
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Ages 3-13 45 La Buena Vista Drive, 512-847-6055 Providing a Montessori-based education for students
St. Stephen’s Episcopal School
Ages 3 through sixth grade. 6000 FM 3237, 512-847-9857, ststeveschool.org For 25 years, St. Stephen’s has been helping students develop a lifelong love for learning.
Zweites Haus School Of Wimberley
Ages kindergarten through fifth grade 1500 Fischer Store Road, 512-847-7459, learningandlove. com. Christian-based child care and education for children ages two months to pre-kindergarten. Also offers fun-filled after-school program including pickup from local elementary schools and homework help, daily, for children.
CHURCHES
Chapel in the Hills Interdenominational Church
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Please join us for an online service at 10 am Sunday mornings.
https://facebook.com/WimberleyChapelintheHills/ or on our website @ www. wimberleychapelinthehills.com Rev. Jim Denham • 14601 RR 12 N (next to HEB) • 512-847-9762
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St. Mary Catholic Church Weekend/Weekday Mass Schedule Saturday ......................................5:30 pm (Vigil Mass) Sunday English ............................ 8:00 am & 10:00 am Sunday Spanish ............................................. 12:00 pm Tuesday............................................................. 6:00 pm Wednesday - Friday ...........................................9:00 am
Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confessions) Saturday ....................... 4 pm-5 pm & by appointment
https://smwimberley.org phone 512-847-9181 • fax 512-847-5573 email: office@smwimberley.org 14711 Ranch Rd 12 • Wimberley, TX 78676
Jacobs Well Natural Area
The colors of spring.
The banks of Cypress Creek.
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Church Leaders Local Churches CHAPEL IN THE HILLS 14601 Ranch Rd 12 512-847-9762 wimberleychapelinthehills.com
ST MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH
HILL COUNTRY COWBOY CHURCH
14711 Ranch Rd 12 512-847-9181 smwimberley.org
120 Green Acres Drive 512-847-9526 hillcountrycowboychurch.com
ST STEPHEN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
COWBOYS FOR JESUS 8400 FM 32 Fischer, Texas 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
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
443 Jacobs Well Road 512-847-8129 • jw.org
956 Ranch Rd 2325 512-847-5292 wimpres.org
LUTHERAN CHURCH OF THE RESURRECTION
WIMBERLEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Spoke Hill at RR 12 512-847-3386 welcometonewlife.org
CR 1492 & RR 12 512-847-3109 wimberleyumc.org
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Rev. Kevin LJ Schubert ST. STEPHEN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH Reverend Kevin Schubert is the new rector of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church. He is joined by his wife, Heather, two young sons, and their family dog, Willie Nelson. Fr. Kevin served as rector at St. George’s Episcopal in Austin for a decade prior to coming to St. Stephen’s. He is a graduate of the Seminary of the Southwest in Austin and ordained a priest in 2007. He earned his bachelor’s degree in anthropology and history from Texas State in 2000. What you may not know about Fr. Kevin is that he is also a musician. You just never know when he will be joining the Sunday service procession playing his drums. He has learned many things from God through life’s experiences–one of the most valuable being the importance of relationship. In fact, this defines his ministry: to be a friend with God in all avenues of life. His hope and prayer is that you and he become friends through God. Whoever you are, and wherever you find yourself on the journey of faith, you are welcome at St. Stephen’s. Sunday worship service is held at 10:30 am and Morning Prayer is held in the courtyard on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9 am. Visit the website at ststeve.org for more information.
Rev. Jim Denham CHAPEL IN THE HILLS Reverend Jim Denham and Molly moved to Wimberley from South Padre Island where Jim served as resident Chaplain for Chapel by the Sea since 2008. From 1999 to 2008, Reverend Denham had previously served as Senior Pastor for the Chapel in the Hills in Wimberley. Jim has also served as Director of Chaplaincy Services for the Seton Hospital System, Pastor of Austin Heights Baptist Church and Hospice Chaplain for Girling Home Hospice. He has a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from the University of Texas in Austin, a Masters of Divinity from Southern Baptist Seminary, Louisville, KY, and Clinical Pastoral Education from Baptist Hospital, San Antonio. “Let’s jump start the joy and happiness and see what God can do with our efforts to be his followers at our special place to worship, our church, Chapel in the Hills,” says Reverend Denham. Jim and Molly have three daughters and two grandsons. Molly is an Education Consultant. Sunday morning worship starts at 10 am. For more information, visit wimberleychapelinthehills.com.
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Real Estate Professionals Barbara Latimer, Broker/Branch Manager HILLS OF TEXAS / SKY REALTY
Broker/Owner at Hills of Texas Realty, Barbara merged her company with Sky Realty in 2015 to form Hills of Texas/ Sky Realty. Her 25+ years’ experience and knowledge of the market provides the highest level of service for her clients. “It’s work I love. There is nothing else I’d rather do, she says. “There are challenges to working in a rural market, but I thrive on those challenges. Every property is unique and interesting. I love problem solving and helping my clients.” Well, septic and Oak wilt inspections are typical occurrences for Barbara, but to urban agents they can be foreign. A local market expert and a Texas Monthly “Five Star Real Estate Agent” for the last 12 years, it is obvious Barbara loves her career and is eager to help buyers and sellers. Her clients definitely count on her expertise, but they also love her approach. “We interviewed several agents, but we wanted someone we could connect with,” says one client. “Barbara walked in the door, and her enthusiasm and attention to detail won us over. She’s definitely the reason we were able to finalize the sale.” Originally from Houston and a graduate of the University of Texas, Barbara and her family moved to Wimberley in 1997. In her free time, she and her husband, Gaylan, enjoy boating, live music venues and exploring the Hill Country.
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 17 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 and Four Rivers Board of Realtors. Linda and her husband, Gene, moved to Wimberley 17 years ago and both are active, involved members of the Wimberley Community. Linda is again serving on the Board of Directors for the Wimberley Valley Chamber of Commerce, having served three previous terms on the Board, two of those years as Chairperson. She is past President and current Membership Chair for the Wimberley Community Chorus and served two terms as Secretary of the Wimberley Valley Arts & Cultural Alliance (WVACA). As a long-time volunteer, Linda looks forward to resuming her work with Alzheimer’s Texas, facilitating the Wimberley Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group, teaching classes for caregivers and offering weekly respite care for the ‘Circle of Friends,’ once things ‘return to normal’ following our COVID pandemic. “It is a joy to live here in Wimberley and an honor to serve and ‘give back’ to the Wimberley Community.”
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.
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OUR NEIGHBORS IN CANYON LAKE
Enjoy a relaxing Texas Hill Country Vacation at
Homestead Cottages Located just minutes from famous local attractions like Gruene Hall, Dry Comal Creek Vineyards, Market Days, Whitewater Amphitheater and Canyon Lake Gorge. Near Guadalupe River, Canyon Lake, Wimberley & Boerne. LODGING CHOICES INCLUDE:
• Miniature Victorian constructed almost entirely from architectural salvage • Craftsman Cottage built in the 1930s • Authentic Hill Country Log Cabin • Studio Cabin nestled in an oak mott ALL COTTAGES HAVE PRIVATE HOT TUBS
595 Charter Oak Drive • Canyon Lake, TX 78133 questions@hillcountryrelax.com • (830) 899-5099
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Come and celebrate life. The Lakehouse Bed and Breakfast, a Mediterranean Villa on the Shores of Canyon Lake. Enjoy beautiful sunsets and a relaxing change of pace. Luxury, relaxation, and serenity await.
Swimming Pool Hot Tubs Gourmet Breakfasts Lakeview Balconies Near Gruene, New Braunfels & Wimberley
1519 Glenn Drive • Canyon Lake, TX
questions@thelakehousebb.com
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OUR NEIGHBORS IN DRIPPING SPRINGS
A Boutique Law Firm In Dripping Springs From simple legal matters to complex disputes, we have the experience and knowledge to handle and support you throughout the process.
Dorothy Lawrence, Principal Attorney • Financial Law - Bankruptcy, Debtor Defense, Tax Law • Named a Rising Star each year since 2016 by the Super Lawyers Association – an honor given to less than 2.5% of lawyers. • Holds a Masters in Tax Law — handles anything from annual tax return prep and defense of collection matters, to IRS audit defense. • Licensed in Louisiana, and can handle matters that cross state lines. 38 Welcome to Wimberley Spring/Summer 2021
Nichole Humes, Sr. Associate
Real Estate Law, including property tax disputes and sales transactions and business needs for small and medium sized businesses.
Midori Wilson, Natalie Foreman, & Sadie Latham — Support Staff
Assist clients to make sure they are well informed throughout the duration of their representation.
Cynthia Soliz, Sr. Associate
Litigation and Specifically Personal Injury and other Civil Matters
Lydia Fearing, Attorney
Dorothy Butler Law Firm 151 E. Mercer Street, Ste. E Dripping Springs, TX 78620
Alexandra Jones-Lafont, Attorney
(512) 699-5632
Family Law – Divorces, Adoptions, Custody Disputes – and Criminal Defense. Estate Planning – creating individual succession plans as well as more complex trusts.
DorothyButlerLawFirm.com
OUR NEIGHBORS IN BLANCO & DRIPPING SPRINGS
Shop where the Antique Dealers shop!
Cranberry’s
Antiques Best prices in Texas!
More than 10,000 square feet of antiques OPEN EVERYDAY 10 AM-5 PM
On the Blanco Square (830) 833-5596 • 405 3rd St in Blanco
Kayaking the Blanco. Photo by Maengel Gonce.
28 years in business
Changing Smiles, Changing Lives Heather H. Bobb, DDS, FICOI 331 Sportsplex Drive, Suite B Dripping Springs, Texas 78620
512-858-7200 • heatherbobb.com Spring/Summer 2021 Welcome to Wimberley 39
OUR NEIGHBORS IN DRIPPING SPRINGS
Jams, Jellies, Dips, Gourmet Foods, Gifts & Warm Friendly Smiles SAMPLE OUR Texas Pride Jalapeno Mustard Peach Salsa Peach Amaretto & Pecan Jam Jalapeno Jelly
On Highway 290 7 miles west of Dripping Springs Convenient to Austin, Fredericksburg & San Antonio OPEN 10 am-5 pm Monday-Saturday
NewCanaanFarms.com 800-727-5267
Cowgirls & laCe Window Treatment Specialists Custom Draperies Dealers for Hunter Douglas, Graber, and Norman Shutters Free in-home consultation and measure
WINNER - Best Toy Store in Dripping Springs
Find Us on Facebook /wimberleyguide
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Dripping Springs Trail Head Market • 1111 Hwy 290 West Tuesday - Saturday 10 am - 5 pm 800-982-7424 • www.cowgirlsandlace.com
JOIN US AT OUR NEW VISITOR'S CENTER
Coming Summer 2021!
©2021 Dripping Springs Vodka, Gin, and Bourbon. Distilled and Bottled by San Luis Spirits in Dripping Springs, TX. Vodka 40% ABV, Orange Vodka 37.5% ABV, Traditional Gin 47.5 ABV, Bourbon 42.5 ABV
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LIQUOR STORE IN WIMBERLEY LIQUOR • BEER • WINE CIGARS • FUN • GIFTS Come See a Piece of Texas History!
FREE TASTINGS
all weekend on our 1880s Antique Bar The Only Liquor Store in Wimberley City Limits!
LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED
Monday - Saturday 10 am- 9 pm
COME & SEE US!
15-minute parking available right in front of the store!
111 Old Kyle Road, Suite 310 • Wimberley • 512-722-3096
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BRAZILIAN COWHIDES HANDROLLED CIGARS WE BUY BOOTS & HATS! A CURATION OF VINTAGE & NEW
YOUR STETSON & CHARLIE 1 HORSE HEADQUARTERS! Shop our hats in store or online! We can customize your hat!
Photo © Mason Photography • www.mason-photography.com
Corner of the Wimberley Square • Open Daily 512-847-1818 • www.wallstreetwestern.com
