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OUR SPONSORS Arts/Events/Attractions

Bent Tree Gallery................................................................................................7 Central Texas Theatre Academy................................................................7 EmilyAnn Theatre & Gardens......................................................................3 Lisa Motley Art.....................................................................................................7 Texas Rock Art.....................................................................................................6 Wimberley Community Center..................................................................9 Wimberley Glass Works..................................................................................5 Wimberley Art Fest...........................................................................................7 Wimberley Players............................................................................................7

Dining & Specialty

Blanco Brew - Coffee/Pastries..................................................................11 Blue Jug - Alkaline Waler & Health Market........................................15 Cigars at Wall Street Western.....................................................................17 Cypress Creek Reserve Rum.......................................................................15 Hill Country Spirits............................................................................................15 Jobell Café & Bistro........................................................................................ 13 Mad Rooster’s Liquor, Beer & Wine.......................................................46 Oldie’s Burgers & More.................................................................................. 13 The Leaning Pear............................................................................................. 13 The Falls Bistro................................................................................................... 13 The Wooden Spoon - Frozen Yogurt/Deli.......................................... 13 Wimberley Cafe..................................................................................................11

Shopping

Annie James Boutique..................................................................................21 Calley’s Jewelry................................................................................................ 19 Faith Works Design.........................................................................................29 Libelula Free Spirit Boutique.......................................................................21 Lisa Motley Art.....................................................................................................7 Mad Rooster’s Liquor, Beer & Wine.......................................................46 Texas Rock Art.....................................................................................................6 The Wild West Store....................................................................................... 19 Wall Street Western....................................................................................... 48 Wimberley Glass Works..................................................................................5 Wimberley Marketplace Boutique.......................................................... 19 Vintage Lily Boutique..................................................................................... 19

Lodging & Event Facilities

7A Ranch - Cabins & Lodges.....................................................................23 Cabins on the Square....................................................................................23 Creekhaven Inn & Spa.....................................................................................2 Spoon Mountain Glamping........................................................................25 Sunset Mill Ranch Bed & Breakfast....................................................... 25 Wimberley Community Center..................................................................9 4 Welcome to Wimberley Spring/Summer 2022

Services

Ball Brothers 1-800-Painting.................................................................... 27 Elite Blasting....................................................................................................... 31 Escape Spa......................................................................................................... 27 Faith Works Design.........................................................................................29 Freedom Canines............................................................................................ 27 Full Circle Salon, Leesa Stafford..............................................................29 Genesis Beauty Company........................................................................... 27 Republic of Texas Veterinary.....................................................................33 Sonora Bank......................................................................................................29 WAG Rescue....................................................................................................... 27 Wimberley Community Center..................................................................9 Wimberley Life Care......................................................................................29 Wimberley Towing........................................................................................... 31

Churches

Chapel in the Hills...........................................................................................35 St. Mary Catholic Church.............................................................................35 St. Stephens Episcopal Church................................................................35

Real Estate

Century 21 Randall Morris............................................................................47 Hills of Texas / Sky Realty — Barbara Latimer.............................. 37 Keller Williams Realty — Ann Marie Skunda.................................... 37 Keller Williams Realty — Linda Germain............................................ 37 Keller Williams Realty — Partners in Real Estate........................... 37

CANYON LAKE

Homestead Cottages.....................................................................................39 The Lakehouse Bed & Breakfast............................................................39

DRIFTWOOD

The Driftwood Bistro.......................................................................................41 Hays City Store & Ice House......................................................................40 High Cotton Home & Design..................................................................... 43

DRIPPING SPRINGS

Cowgirls and Lace........................................................................................... 44 Curis Functional Health................................................................................ 43 Dripping Springs Distilling ......................................................................... 45 Ghost Note Brewing.........................................................................................41 Heather Bobb, DDS........................................................................................ 43 Mercer Street Dancehall.............................................................................. 43 New Canaan Farms........................................................................................ 44 Regenerate......................................................................................................... 42

NEW BRAUNFELS

Comal County Fair & Rodeo....................................................................... 44

in this issue

Spring|Summer 2022

to Wimberley

Emilyann Theatre & Gardens

Wimberley’s treasured community touchstone..................... 6

Central Texas Theatre Academy

Where dreams come to play................................................ 10

Creekhouse Kitchen & Bar

Unwind with sophisicated Texas fare, craft cocktails............ 12

Poppi Vernon

Amazing vintage, antique and collectible shopping............. 16

Annie James

One-of-a kind boutique just off the Square.......................... 20

Spoon Mountain Glamping

Volume 30, Number 5 ISSN: 1524-2315. Entire contents © Copyright 2022 TD Austin Lane, Inc. No portion of this magazine may be reproduced in any fashion without written consent of the publisher.

Your guide to Wimberley from the Hill Country Sun PUBLISHER/AD SALES Julie Spell Harrington

512-484-9716 • julie@hillcountrysun.com

EDITOR/DESIGN Melissa Maxwell Ball 512-569-8212 • melissa@hillcountrysun.com WRITERS Ernie Altgelt • Bonnie Eissler • Colleen Brooks

A truly out-of-the-ordinary getaway..................................... 22

DISTRIBUTION Gerry Burns

Wimberley Adoption Group & Rescue (WAG)

COVER PHOTOS Cypress Creek view from Creekhouse Kitchen & Bar.

Providing for dogs and puppies in need............................... 26

CHURCHES......................................................................34-35 REALTORS.................................................................. 36-37, 47 DINING GUIDE...................................................................... 18

Drinks with friends (inset second from bottom) Photos courtesy Creekhouse Kitchen & Bar. Canoing the Blanco River (inset bottom). Photo by Maengel Gonce.

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EmilyAnn Theatre & Gardens...

a Wimberley treasure

BY BONNIE EISSLER

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hen businesses and schools were closing throughout the state because of the COVID pandemic in March 2020, EmilyAnn Theatre & Gardens shut down, too. For nearly a quarter century, residents of Wimberley and surrounding towns in the Texas Hill Country have marked the changing seasons by the highly anticipated seasonal events at the EmilyAnn. As a joyful herald of Spring, the Butterfly Festival rings in the season as surely as do the lush beds of bluebonnets, budding trees, and chirping birds. The Trail of Lights, an illuminated extravaganza that combines the efforts of so many talented people, is a Christmas tradition and many people’s introduction to EmilyAnn. Summer brings hotter longer days, musicals and Shakespeare’s plays on the stage of the large outdoor amphitheater.

Now, after two years with no Butterfly Festival and one year with no Trail of Lights, Ann Rolling, the Executive Director and one of the founders, her husband, Norm, who manages the gardens, and their daughter, Rebecca, who maintains the very informative website, are happy to announce “We are back!” and provide details about some of the exciting events planned for 2022.

See EMILYANN, page 8

EVENTS/ATTRACTIONS/ARTS

Always something amazing at the Playhouse Plays & Musicals Films & Concerts Workshops & Classes Live & Streaming www.wimberleyplayers.org

450 Old Kyle Road

5 blocks east of town square

512-847-0575

Central Texas Theatre Academy “Where Dreams Come to Play”

www.centextheatre.org for Summer Camp & Fall Class information

The best gift for the person who has everything!

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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

Best Little Gallery in Texas!

Arts Fest

Featuring the artwork of Kathy Kelsey

Saturday, April 30 • 10 am- 5 pm Sunday, May • 11 am - 4 pm Featuring 100 fine artists from 15 states Continuous live music both days Food Trucks with Beer & Wine available Classic car show on Saturday

at The Waters Point Resort

13401 Ranch Road 12, Wimberley, Texas 78676

wimberleyartsfest.com Stop on in! You will always find an artist here.

We all work together in the gallery & would love to welcome you to town.

Let’s visit about Wimberley & our local art.

Bent Tree Gallery 105 Henson Road, Wimberley TX 78676 (512)847-9438 Open 10am-5pm & Second Saturdays until 7pm (with music, snacks, wine & locals!)

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EMILYANN, from page 6

The 22nd annual Butterfly Festival on April 23 from 9 am to 5 pm will feature butterfly releases, crafts, and activities, live music, and a flight house filled with exotics, native to the area, that will be released into the wild at the end of the day. The exotics for the flight house are ordered from the San Antonio Zoo and will be picked up two days before the festival. Everyone is sure to enjoy the excitement of the first in-person butterfly festival in two years.

A June/July indoor show at the Burdine Johnson Theatre “Silver Linings – A Musical Jubilee” commemorates the past 25 years of musicals performed at the EmilyAnn Theatre. Auditions are being held for this performance and tickets are already on sale and likely to go quickly. Shakespeare Under the Stars, theatre and music camps for kids are also scheduled for this summer.

Ann encourages visitors to explore and enjoy the numerous and diverse walking and nature paths and gardens, paying special attention to the fine sculpture collection, of which many are perhaps unaware. The gardens are managed by Norm Rolling with help from Larry Adams and a large number of volunteers and local organizations.

Some of the gardens are traditional while others are activity gardens, and there are 35 to 40 different gardens in all, including family gardens, a Children’s Memorial Garden, a sensory garden planted and maintained by the Herb Society, and a Fairy Garden “a place for imaginations to grow” put together by a Girl Scouts troop. Although not completely there yet, the gardens are all moving toward having only plants that are native to the area.

There are currently eight sculptures, with details and photographs of each on the website. The two newest sculptures are “Bloom,” which was crafted by Angela Mia De la Vega, and “Butterfly,” an amazing stained glass and iron sculpture. “Bloom” will stand in a memorial garden at the top of the hill in memory of Jessica Pape and her daughter Sophia. “Butterfly” will reside in the Burdine Johnson Studio Theatre.

The Flood Memorial sculpture, crafted by J.J. Priour of limestone and glass, was donated by the Wimberley Valley Art League and stands in a memorial garden at the top of the hill in memory of the lives lost in the 2015 flood.

A truly special sculpture was donated by the class of 1998, the students with whom Emily Ann Rolling would have graduated.

“Senior Gate” was crafted by Jimmy Harwell and stands at the entrance to the outdoor amphitheater.

EmilyAnn was founded in 1998 to celebrate the life of Emily Ann Rolling by providing a permanent home for Shakespeare Under the Stars, a program in which she excelled as an actress and costume designer. EmilyAnn celebrates creativity, family, performing arts and nature and has been a blessing to the community and to many visitors who have attended events there.

FYI • EmilyAnn Theatre & Gardens is located at 1101 FM 2325 in Wimberley. Grounds are open year round, from dawn to dusk. No admission fee is charged, although donations are always appreciated. For information about upcoming events, the gardens and sculptures, photographs and much more, visit the website at emilyann.org or call 512-847-6969.

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calendar of events 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/marketdays/wimFM.shtml

EVERY FRIDAY

Live Bingo at the VFW. Four-game “Early Bird” session which starts at 7:15 pm. Main event begins at 8 pm and offers 10 games with a midway intermission. Oldham-Cummings VFW Post 6441, 401 Jacobs Well Road.

FIRST SATURDAY

Wimberley Market Days. (March-December) Shop the Texas Hill Country’s largest outdoor market, with 490 booths on 20 oak shaded acres. 7 am to 3 pm. Lions Field. 601 FM 2325.

Wimberley Coffee & Cars. Anyone with a hot rod, muscle car, sports car, exotic, classic truck or unique ride is welcome to come out and put your car on display. 8 am to 11 am. Blanco Brew, 14200 Ranch Road 12.

FRIDAYS IN APRIL

Blue Hole Concerts in the Park. Bring your blanket, chairs, and food as you relax and listen to some live music at the famous Blue Hole Swimming Area. Craft beer available from Roughhouse Brewing. No glass allowed. 100 Blue Hole Lane.

Try your hand at an old-fashioned, family-friendly game of bingo at the VFW every Friday night from 7 pm to 10 pm.

APRIL 2

2nd Annual Crawfish Boil Crawfish and shrimp plates provided by Louisiana Wild and live music by Jesse Lege et Bosco Stomp! Limestone Terrace Vineyard. www.limestoneterrace.com.

APRIL 9

Wimberley Community Band “Around the World” Music with an international flair at Wimberley’s First Baptist Church. 2 pm. hillcountrycommunityband.com.

Chefs Fundraiser Dinner for KAPS. Popular local chefs Jay Bachman (Wimberley Cafe), Chef Robert (Longleaf Craft Kitchen + Bar), Mark Grimes and James Francis (Wimberley Supper Club) prepare delicious Cajun cuisine in this fundraiser for Katherine Anne Porter School. Beer selection from Chill’s on the Creek. Wimberley VFW Post 6441, 6 pm to 8:30 pm. www.kapschool.org.

See CALENDAR, page 38

EVENTS/ATTRACTIONS/ARTS

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

The Affordable Place to Meet!

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Central Texas Theatre Academy

Where “make believe” is encouraged

BY ERNIE ALTGELT

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ave you ever watched your kids play “make believe?” Remarkable, isn’t it? Their fertile imaginations allowing them to effortlessly pretend as they create and act-out amazing scenarios that can blend (and bend) reality by infusing other-worldly elements forming fantastic and fabulous storylines. The young are simply “naturals” where role-playing is concerned and the consensus seems to indicate this is an emotionally healthy thing to encourage. But, how can a caring parent do that?

Well, for many in and around Wimberley, the solution can be summed up in a few words – the Central Texas Theater Academy. Founded solely to inspire, coax, nurture and perfect young people’s innate acting abilities in a well-run, structured atmosphere is what the CTTA is all about and it’s not just “playing” around. Since 2020, this dedicated, community-supported organization has welcomed hundreds of emoting and inventive “tots to teens” with the aim of professionally and appropriately enhancing their powers of transformative creativity – on stage and off. And aside from the laudable result of bestowing poise, confidence and communicative skills to those within its youthful and eager student body, the general populace benefits as well from an annual series of regularly staged (and raved) public productions delighting not only the kiddos but, their family, friends and all other patrons of the arts seeking an entertaining show where it’s the young who take center stage. Bravo, CTTA!The Central Texas Theatre Academy grew into being when another local artistic organization ceased its child-oriented theater programming department.

That department had been ably headed by the very accomplished (and nationally recognized) Bridget Farias Gates, a local lady with a BFA degree in directing from Texas State University as well as a working actress, writer and producer. Bridget was determined to “find a way” to See CTTA, page 11

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CTTA, from page 10

keep the popular children’s’ program active and, as she concedes, “The establishment of the CTTA proved to be the answer.”

Initially opening as a theater school for boys and girls aged five through 12 and focusing on the basic elements that comprise acting, today the student population now welcomes those up to 18-years-old with more advanced study tracks including singing, dancing, directing, set and light design and other aspects of technical theater. Ten- and 15-week sessions are conducted throughout the year – after school during those months and then at well-attended summer camps.

The classes are all held at the CTTA campus in Wimberley which includes a large studio space with full wall mirrors (great for dance instruction) and a technically-equipped performance stage.

The faculty is comprised of Bridget and another well-trained (BFA in performance production) actress named Hannah Mobarak who functions as the primary teaching artist.

She and Bridget are ably aided by three other gifted teachers.

Supporting these are myriad, treasured volunteers who handle all of the other necessities, from fund-raising and ticket taking to costume and set construction as well as anything else that can ensure that, when the time is right, “The play will go on!”

So, the learning aspect is certainly fun but, what about the actual plays? Well, for the little guys and gals, at the end of their introductory, 10-week sessions, there will be a scaled-down performance where, as Bridget attests, “They can try out what they’ve learned and, get their feet wet.”

Parents love attending. For the intermediate students, a more testing play will be the culmination of their longer session. And then there’s the older classmates. For them a full-length, song and dance-filled musical performed to an actual paying audience is on tap. It’s the big time!

Add to those a special Shakespeare on the River program that is done in partnership with Blue Hole Regional Park that

comprises a six-week high school Shakespeare Intensive course for students ages 12-18 and, well, you get the idea. All in all, the Central Texas Theatre Academy really is the “make believe” place where pre-teen, tweens and teens can go and grow into tomorrow’s creative communicators and maybe even future performing arts stars. Break a leg young actors!

Photos courtesy Central Texas Theatre Academy..

FYI • The Central Texas Theatre Academy is located in the Plaza Del Sol center at 12111 Ranch Road 12, Suite 111-113, in Wimberley.

For more information — including session enrollment, making donations, performance titles and dates and other important information—visit centextheatre.org or call 512-738-3057. CTTA can also be found on Facebook.

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Creekhouse Kitchen & Bar

Unwind with craft cocktails & sophisticated Texas fare

BY COLLEEN BROOKS

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nder the tall trees overlooking Cypress Creek is a new addition to the Wimberley dining scene. Creekhouse Kitchen and Bar - a relaxed, yet modern restaurant - is serving up craft cocktails and classic Texas fare with a beautiful ambiance and fun vibe.

The concept for Creekhouse came from seven Wimberley friends - Micah and Molly Bowen, Will and Jessica Baldwin, Brent Hamilton, Kelli Northington, and Marshall Kenderdine - who wanted to create a special place along the creek.

“We all craved a place to gather and soak up the sweetest spot on the creek in Wimberley while enjoying soul-satisfying food, craft cocktails, and live music,” Molly explains. “We wanted to create a space frequented by locals and unforgettable for tourists.” With her background in real estate and design, designing the space came easy.

“We added on to an existing building in The Quarter Shops and created an indoor/outdoor space with glass garage doors that roll up on three sides. We wanted to create an inviting space authentic to Wimberley where guests could marvel at the ancient cypress trees and listen to the sound of the rippling creek.” The Creekhouse opened its doors in July of 2021 and has had a steady following of locals and tourists since.

The restaurant offers a seasonal menu sure to delight anyone’s palate – with small bites like charred shishito peppers and okra, their “Wimbo nachos,” and “Creekhouse fries” prepared one of two ways: with truffle parmesan and parsley flakes or with cheese curds, bacon, gravy, and Mexican crema.

For the warmer months, they’ll be adding a peel-and-eat shrimp appetizer with house-made remoulade, accompanied by an atomic horseradish cocktail sauce.

Popular entrees are too many to list but include a Southern fried chicken sandwich with hot honey, a Creekhouse burger, a selection of tacos, and grilled yardbird sandwich with creamy brie, bacon, arugula, and special sauce. The menu also offers a generous selection of vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free dishes, See CREEKHOUSE, page 14

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CREEKHOUSE, from page 12

in addition to seasonal salads and a kid’s menu, complete with ice cream. Molly explains, “We offer a seasonal menu with an emphasis on dishes you can’t find around town. We constantly change things up and try to improve upon what we’re doing.

We also offer a wide selection of Texas-brewed beers, fine wines, and artfully crafted cocktails that complement our menu’s robust flavors.”

Their most popular drink right now is their Wimberley Way, a signature hibiscus margarita. The restaurant also changes up its cocktails seasonally. You can find live music there every weekend and during the summer from Thursday to Sunday.

The seven owners love supporting local hill country musicians.

“Guests love to hang out at our Silo Bar, which is an old grain silo we converted into an open-air bar,” Molly says.

“There’s just something about sitting on the creek, cocktail in hand, listening to a local musician, and enjoying the view with family and friends.”

The restaurant currently holds up to 175 guests with its indoor and outdoor areas. It can also accommodate private events, and the owners have plans to provide off-site catering.

“While Creekhouse has been a collaboration of our passions for food, hospitality, and design, it is our deep appreciation for

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the beauty of Cypress Creek and the desire to celebrate and share it with others that were the driving forces behind this concept,” Molly explains.

If you’re short on time to soak in the ambiance, a togo order can be arranged. For those fortunate to enjoy the ambiance, well-behaved dogs on a leash are also welcome.

Molly smiles, “Come to celebrate, relax, and slow down. It truly is a special spot to gather, and there’s no better place to be than Wimberley, Texas.”

Photos courtesy Creekhouse Kitchen and Bar..

FYI • Creekhouse Kitchen and Bar is located at the Quarter Shops along Cypress Creek. Hours are 11 am to 9 pm Tuesday through Saturday. For more information, call 512-722-3394, visit the website at creekhousewtx.com, or follow them on Facebook and Instagram.

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atch the Wimberley Glassworks’ team of artisans create beautiful art glass using age-old techniques before your eyes. Free demonstrations are offered Thursday through Sunday from 10:30 am to 3:30 pm, with an open air viewing area (most comfortable in the summer months during morning hours).

Photo courtesy Wimberley Glassworks.

FYI • Wimberley Glassworks is at 6469 Ranch Road 12, San Marcos, Texas. Group demonstrations (10 or more) are available with reservations required at least a week in advance. ($2 per person, age 4 and up.) For more information or to schedule a group demonstration, call 512-393-3316 or visit wgw.com. Gallery and studio is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays weekly. The facility is handicap-equipped, all ages are welcome, and there is a gallery scavenger hunt available upon request for children.

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A shop as unique as its name

BY BONNIE EISSLER

POPPi Vernon

Elizabeth Gray/POPPi chose the name for her home goods store, a showcase of unique vintage eclectic finds, as a tribute to her late father who was called POPPi by her kids, and to her childhood home located on Vernon Drive in Cortland, New York.

“My dad was also the one who took me to flea markets and old barns when I was a young girl,” she says, recalling how they sought out hidden treasures together – seashells, feathers, a plethora of fascinating oddities of uncertain origin. This was her earliest experience being a “picker” long before “American Pickers” premiered featuring two pickers “scouring the countryside looking

for amazing vintage, antiques, and collectibles buried in people’s garages and barns.”

Years later, perhaps inspired by those earlier jaunts with her father, she was a vendor at Elephant’s Trunk, a famous flea market in New Milford, Connecticut, where treasure hunters, antique collectors, and entrepreneurs of all kinds have flocked since 1976. She was even featured several times on Flea Market Flip, another popular reality television show where contestants buy and repurpose flea market finds to earn a profit.

Four years ago this July, POPPi moved to the Texas Hill Country from Connecticut after her husband accepted a job offer in the area. This would be a big change, but any concerns about moving to the Lone Star State didn’t last long. “We really love Texas,” she says.

She spent some time getting settled and decorating her new home, but it wasn’t long before she was ready to branch out in her new home state. “Once I got the house in Kyle organized, I felt the urge to get back to work,” she says, “it was a bumpy ride for a while being a vendor at other places.”

Later, she thought she had found a place in New Braunfels, only to learn that her insurance was denied because of storm damage to the building. “I was at my wits’ end,” she says, but after I found this place, it seemed to me that this was what I’d been waiting for. I’m thrilled to be here because I know that I’m supposed to be here.”

There are so many wonderful items, large and small, in the store and the collections are always changing. Arrangements composed of such diverse pieces can easily appear cluttered, but there is nothing cluttered or chaotic here. With her keen eye for detail and natural talent for interior design, she organizes plants, old books, mirrors, a small statue on a stripped down shabby chic dresser as a delightful composition that resembles a theatrical set piece. An oil painting of a turbulent sea, a huge piece of driftwood, stacked stones and a rusty fish sculpture comprise an intriguing See POPPi, page 17

POPPi Vernon owner, Elizabeth Gray. Photo courtesy POPPi Vernon.

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POPPi, from page 16

tabletop vignette. POPPi’s style encompasses shabby chic, French country and garden. “I love white, chippy, shabby anything,” she says, “I’m also very sentimental, old photographs and books will

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always draw my attention.”

She mentions that it may seem surprising that she doesn’t enjoy history.

Rather, her interest is in “rescuing the unloved and seeing the potential

in a piece that is perfectly imperfect, that may have a scratch, or an old quilt with a tear or stain, rusted metal bowls or tarnished silver, and my reward is when someone else sees that potential too and finds a place for it in her heart and her home.”

Vintage hardback books are also hard to resist. Perhaps, in this increasingly digital age, she sees books as less loved and more expendable than they once were, in need of rescue. She buys them not so much because she loves reading, but because she likes the look and the feel of old books and appreciates their value as home décor. There are books throughout the store, including multiple books strung together vertically to form a sort of book sculpture that dangles from the ceiling, books with plants inside of a birdcage, books stacked on a table as a base for a small lamp, or more traditionally displayed with rows of books on shelves.

The array of furnishings, accessories, and collections at POPPI’s offer a great source for staging, Airbnb’s and second homes. Her furniture arrangements and decorative vignettes provide inspiration by example to many of us who are never quite sure how to arrange items on a wall or a shelf, who can’t see what needs to go and what needs to stay.

Three other vendors on site add their own individual flair to the store. Photos courtesy POPPi Vernnon.

FYI • POPPi Vernon is at 103 FM 2325 in Wimberley. The shop is open Monday through Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm, but the store has been known to have its doors open later on a beautiful night. In addition to POPPi’s collections, three more vendors add their own individual flair to the charming shop. For more information and to see photographs of some of the treasures you’ll find in this lovely store, follow POPPi on Facebook and Instagram.

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Wall Street Western On the corner of The Wimberley Square 14012 Ranch Road 12 Open Daily 512-847-1818

Wimberley Dining Blanco Brew

14200 RR12.

Organic coffee from all over the world, fresh pastries, lunch specials and daily dessert specials. blancobrew.com, 512-842-3400

Brookshire Brothers Deli

14100 RR 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 American bar & grill. Indoor and great deck seating overlooking Cypress Creek. inozwimberley.com, 512-847-6060

Community Pizza & Beer Garden

Kelly’s Barbecue - Food Trailer

14210 RR 12. Brisket, sausage, turkey, more, plus all the sides. Open Wednesday through Saturday from 11 am until 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

Los Olivos Market

13904 Ranch Road 12. Appetizers, shareable plates, sweet bites. Craft beer and wine. losolivosmarkets.com, 512-842-3044

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. milagroshillcountry.com, 512-842-2800

111 Old Kyle Road.

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

Mima’s Kitchen

Creekhouse Kitchen + Bar

Oldie’s Burger’s & More FOod Truck

14015 RR 12 Modern Texas Fare & Finely Crafted Cocktails on Cypress Creek. creekhousewtx.com, 512-722-3394.

Driftwood Bistro

4001 Elder Hill Road, Dritwood A menu inspired by cuisine from around the world at Driftwood Estate Winery. Amazing views! thedriftwoodbistro.com, 737-414-0222

Durango’s Authentic Mexican Food

401 FM 2325.

Homemade flour & corn tortillas, carne guisada, rice, beans, migas, chili relleno, tacos made to order, more. durangoswimberley.com, 512-847-3473

El Jardin Mexican Cuisine & Bar

3201 FM 3237.

Authentic Mexican cuisine. Indoor and outdoor dining. www. texaseljardin.com, 512-648-1858

Hays City Store & Ice House

8989 FM 150, Driftwood.

Scratch menu Texas comfort food plus wood-fired pizza. Full bar, 50+ beers on tap. Indoor and outdoor seating. hayscitystoretx.com, 512-722-3905.

Hildie’s Texas Dine-Inn

14111 Winters Mill Parkway.

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

Jobell Café & Bistro

16920 Ranch Road 12.

Eclectic bistro fare served in rustic and intimate environment.

Casual. Wine, beer. Indoor/outdoor seating. jobellcafe.com, 512-847-5700

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

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701 Farm Market 2325.

Family owned and operated Tex-Mex restaurant. Daily specials.

Find them on Facebook, or call 512-847-1305 411 FM 2325.

Just like the names says old-fashioned burgers, sides and more! Open Tuesday through Friday 11 am to 3 pm, Saturday 11 am ‘til sold out.

512-842-3363.

Pizza Hut 101 FM 2325. order.pizzahut.com, 512-847-2844 Rosita’s Food Truck

14306 RR 12.

Breakfast tacos, quesadillas, carne guisada, fajitas and more.Open Monday through Friday 7 am to 4 pm, Saturday 8 am to 4 pm. facebook.com/rositasfoodtrailer, 512-648-1342.

Subway 809 Ranch Road 2325. 512-847-7824 Tacos El Tizon

801 FM 2325 • 512-333-0046 Authentic Mexican food located in the heart of Wimberley. facebook.com/TacosElTizon2020, 512-333-0046

The Falls Bistro & Kitchen

1 Woodcreek Circle.

Serving dreakfast, lunch and dinner. Lodge at Cypress Creek. facebook.com/thefallsbistro, 512-431-1735

The Leaning Pear

111 River Road, # 110.

Hill Country inspired cuisine. Indoor/outdoor seating. Beer and wine.

LeaningPear.com, 512-847-7327

The Wooden Spoon

401 FM 2325.

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

Triforks at Savage’s Hill Country Bar

101-A, 5083 Wimberley Square.

Sandwiches, salads, steaks, burgers, tacos, steak fingers and more. triforks.com, 512-842-3462

Wimberley Cafe

9595 Ranch Road 12.

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

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Do Wimberley in style at

at Annie James Boutique

BY ERNIE ALTGELT

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visit to Wimberley at any time is guaranteed to be a pleasurable experience. And that said, no matter what’s on your itinerary – soaking up the scenery along the river, eating amazing foods, exploring the surrounding countryside or, just chilling – while in Wimberley, you’ll definitely want to do it in style! Really, is there any other way?

Well good traveler, in this warm and welcoming township you’re definitely in luck because those in the know rely on the one-and-only, eclectically-unique Annie James Boutique, where exceptional sartorial style is literally everything and, keeping the ladies (and lasses too) looking good is its sole stock and trade. So, are you game for a little (or a lot of) styling? Then, “wear” else but Annie James?

Annie James Boutique grew out of the vision of its founder Kellie Duckett, a naturally-gifted “fashionista” with a love of sharing where women’s wardrobes are concerned. Although a native Texan, Kellie found herself in Wimberley some 20-plus years ago after marrying her sweetheart (a local man), settling here, having kids and basically, embracing her adopted community.

But, while aside from being a devoted mom and wife, she always remained involved in the clothing biz where, as she admits, “I sold merchandise out of my car, staged private trunk shows in my spare bedroom at home and also became a regular participant at many of Wimberley’s popular vendor-driven Market Days events.”

Kellie’s early efforts proved to be remarkably successful ultimately leading to her decision to open an actual “storefront.”

And in 2010, that’s exactly what she did when she leased a small space in Wimberley’s Lumberyard area (just off the square), filled it with an amazing inventory of wondrous wearables then gave it all a name taken from her two children, Annie and James. She and her shop have been going and growing ever since. For Kellie personally, as well as for her many patrons, it’s definitely been a good fit.

Today, having doubled the boutique’s original space, Kellie and crew oversee an amazing selection of fabulous feminine offerings (all beautifully displayed and running the gamut from casual chic to dressy, covering any occasion) including complete, must-have outfits as well as tons of charming individual dresses, colorful blouses, tees, slacks and sweaters, fun and fancy accessories including handbags, hats and jewelry, shelf-loads of super-cool jeans that emphasize that Texas look and even a lot of neat child attire that the young ladies will love too.

Some of Kellie’s most popular lines include Dear John Denim, Show Me Your Muu Muu, Ivy Jane and Julio Designs handbags See ANNIE JAMES, page 21

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ANNIE JAMES, from page 20

among others. Whatever is desired, there are always thousands of items in stock and affordability is never a problem.

Pricing runs from a modest $20 to $175, with the average purchase running about $75. And, if you’re not sure what you want, professional assistance and guidance is always on hand – when visiting Annie James, it’s like you have your own personal shopper at your side!

Everything is available for sale online and, as Kellie adds, “We welcome the guys, too, who may be in need of something special for the wife or girlfriend. We’ve got the gifts they want!”

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So, do you want to do Wimberley “in style?” Of course, and now you know where to go and, who to see. Yep, “wear” else but Annie James Boutique?

Photos courtesy Annie James.

FYI • Annie James Boutique is located at 111 Old Kyle Road, Suite 100, in Wimberley. The boutique is open seven days a week from 11 am to 5 pm Monday through Wednesday and 10 am to 6:30 pm Thursday through Sunday. Visit and shop on Facebook and Instagram or, go to www.shopanniejames.com.

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An out-of-the-ordinary getaway at

Spoon Mountain Glamping

BY BONNIE EISSLER

A

lthough the word “glamping” was not officially added to the Oxford English Dictionary until 2016, glamorous camping has been around for hundreds of years. However, the privilege of living luxuriously in a tent (more like a mobile palace) was reserved exclusively for kings, queens, sultans, and other high-ranking aristocrats. Everyone else carried their tents and slept on the ground close to the horses, or in the sultan’s camp, with the camels.

Happily, you don’t have to be a member of the royal family to enjoy the luxury of camping in one of the three authentic safari tents at Spoon Mountain Glamping. Owners Ken and Yvette Strange weren’t quite sure at first what to do with several acres adjoining the Med Spa that Yvette had opened in 2016, but they knew that the sunset alone was worthy of a unique retreat where guests could sit back and enjoy that glorious view.

See GLAMPING, page 24

Ken and Yvette Strange. Photo courtesy Spoon Mountain Glamping.

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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.

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GLAMPING, from page 22

After a few years wondering what to do with this space, the eureka moment came after Ken and family pitched a tent one night and camped out under the stars. Ken recalled how much he’d enjoyed camping with the kids in their younger years, before everyone was glued to their phones, sending texts and playing online games.

He thought how wonderful it would be to recapture those idyllic moments spent outside in nature, sitting around a fire, telling stories and just enjoying being together. “We watched the sun sink down into the saddle between the two hills and decided that this was something to share,” Ken says, “and that’s when the adventure began.”

Ken and Yvette attended a glamping summit in Denver, Colorado (yes, glampers summit too) and “that’s where we met the BushTec people,” Ken says.

Bushtec Safari has won many awards for innovative designs and quality, with products that are built to last. “The same kind of tents used in the Serengeti in northern Tanzania were shipped here from South Africa,” says Ken. “Everything is selected with the guests’ comfort in mind,” says property manager Yvonne, and that may be an understatement. There are fans and heaters, music and earplugs, towel warmer, bubble bath and plush bathrobes, soft pillows and throws.

For delicious treats, glampers get a small charcuterie board (beautifully put together in a heart shaped wooden bowl

by Yvette), Topo Chicos (the signature beverage for Med Spa and Spoon Mountain), cocoa and S’mores fixings. With Med Spa professionals close by, guest can schedule private couples massages in their tents. No one misses having a television in the tent.

Many people ask about the mattresses because they are so incredibly comfortable. “We actually bought them at a high school fundraiser for the Wimberley track team,” Ken says, “Yvette and I lay down on every mattress there to find the ones we liked best.” They bought the mattresses a year before they set up the tents and added the decks and porches, leaving the mattresses stored at the school until they were ready for them to be delivered.

Step outside the back of each tent on to a private deck with a 10-foot-tall wooden fence, a large soaking tub, a romantic seating area, and a small patio table for intimate dinners.

On the large front porch, guests can sip their wine or Topo Chico from the comfort of rocking chairs and enjoy that amazing sunset.

For those who can tear themselves away from soaking in the big tub on the back deck, rocking their cares away on the front porch, or lounging in the hammock outside, there’s also a common area nearby with a spacious covered seating area, large dining table, hot tub and steam sauna.

Philip Sell, an award-winning furniture designer and artist based in Wimberley, made the table, which has a distinctive base of cypress wood from a tree that was uprooted during the 2015 Memorial Day flood.

Photos courtesy Spoon Mountain Glamping.

FYI • Spoon Mountain Glamping, located at 210 Masonic Lodge Road, has been welcoming guests since April 2021. Three luxurious tents – Kingfisher, which is fully wheelchair accessible, Chisum, and Shaka, are on site. To book your stay and to learn more about this unique retreat and each of the tents, visit the website at spoonmountainglamping.com.

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A very special place to find a very special friend

WAG Rescue

BY BONNIE EISSLER

D

ogs connect to their humans in a way that no other animal does. We have strong and tender reactions when we look at a dog’s face, and as it turns out, the feeling is mutual. With such a long history of shared love and affection, it is only natural that we humans do not want to see our canine companions abandoned, neglected or otherwise mistreated.

Wimberley Adoption Group and Rescue (WAG Rescue) has made a lifetime commitment to the dogs that come into their care, to provide medical care as needed, and to find good homes for them. This June will mark the thirteen year anniversary since Pat Davis and Debbie Nordyke recognized the need for a local organization to rescue and care for the abandoned and lost dogs in the Wimberley area. WAG Rescue was incorporated in 2009 to address this problem. Since that time, they have rescued and adopted out over 1,500 dogs and puppies and returned many lost dogs to their owners.

In 2020, during the pandemic, 222 dogs were adopted, more than in any previous year.

WAG Rescue takes in any dog or puppy regardless of age or condition. During the COVID-19 pandemic, when many shelters closed their doors, WAG was often asked to See WAG, page 28

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WAG, from page 26

take in animals that were not as “adoptable” due to illness or other problems as shelters in New Braunfels, San Marcos, Austin and other towns in Central Texas coordinated their efforts to help the rescued animals.

“Our organization has always had a working relationship with local veterinarians and hospitals that gives us an advantage in treating and saving sick animals that some of the other shelters do not have,” Pat says. “The veterinarians provide health screenings, they can determine if mange is contagious or non-contagious, they check for heartworms and start treatment.”

In 2016, WAG Rescue acquired six acres with an existing house. Play yards, covered outdoor kennels and even a nursery, all built by volunteers, have been important additions to the refuge. “WAG wouldn’t exist without the tremendous volunteer support that we have,” Pat says, “we always need more volunteers and right now we especially need individuals who are skilled in marketing, advertising and social media.”

There are so many different jobs for volunteers, from fostering dogs to working in the “Treasures on Twelve” thrift shop (where 100% of the profits go to WAG Rescue) to grant writing and social media. “We have Dog Activity Teams, DAT, that spend time playing with the dogs in the three big playgrounds, soon to be four as one playground will be divided, making sure the dogs get the exercise they need,” says Pat. WAG volunteers demonstrate by their actions their heartfelt belief that “Everyone can do something to help save a dog.”

Photos courtesy WAG Rescue. Editors Note: At the time of printing, all the dogs you see featured in portraits in this story are available for adoption.

FYI • WAG Rescue is an all-volunteer dog only rescue and adoption organization comprised of a network of foster families, generous donors, and dedicated volunteers. The best way to contact WAG is by email. Visit the website at wimberleywagrescue.org for additional contact information about adoptions, donations, fostering dogs, volunteer opportunities, lost and found pets, and spay/meter vouchers. You can also call and leave a message at 512-847-3200; messages are checked daily. The mailing address is WAG Rescue, PO Box 2603, Wimberley, Texas 78676.

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Buttercup’s story

by Pat Davis, WAG Rescue

L

ast year, WAG Rescue received a plea from the City of Lockhart Animal Shelter about a very pregnant yellow Labrador mix named Buttercup. Shelters are no place for puppies and nursing mothers. Thankfully, we had a place for her to safely deliver and nurse her puppies, so we agreed to take her to our dog refuge.

As we do with all our new dogs, we took Buttercup to the veterinarian for her initial medical assessment, and we were told that she would be going into labor very soon! Nine long days later, Buttercup gave birth to 10 puppies, all healthy carbon copies of herself!

We have a nursery at our refuge, built with donated funds for materials and with labor provided by WAG Rescue volunteers. This small, climate-controlled building has housed many litters of moms and their puppies and has been a crucial addition to the refuge.

Buttercup proved to be a doting mother, and with the help of our awesome volunteers and caretakers, all of the puppies grew to be healthy and well socialized. Soon, it became time to find each puppy its forever home, and then it was Buttercup’s turn, too.

Buttercup and her puppies were quite the success story, and WAG Rescue was happy to provide her with a safe environment for the birth and care of her 10 puppies.

WAG Rescue is dedicated to giving hope to every dog that comes into our care, and we do our very best to go the extra mile for each dog or puppy.

SERVICES

Wimberley Life Care Assisted Living Center

“Personalized Quality Care in a Homelike Setting”

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Jewelry Repair

Leesa Stafford 512-847-3855 11552 Ranch Road 12 Wimberley, TX Next to Jean’s Antiques

For your health and safety, One-on-one appts available Tuesday thru Saturday. Masks required.

Friendliness is better shown than said.

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.

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So much to do & see in Wimberley Shopping On & Around the Square

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 on and all around the charming Square. You are sure to find unique shopping choices for just about everyone, as well as discover an amazing selection of fine art, custom jewelry, gourmet food and gifts and fashion, plus plenty of dining options.

Head to town, get out and explore, or plan your excursion online with information from wimberleymerchants.com!

Wimberley Arts Fest

The Wimberley Players

Photo courtesy 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 2022 season includes “The Cover of Life,” “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change,” “Romeo and Juliet” and “Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some).”

Details and tickets at wimberleyplayers.org. The Wimberley Playhouse is at 450 Old Kyle Road. For more information, call 512- 847-0575.

Photo courtesy Wimberley Arts Fest.

Don’t miss Wimberley Arts Fest April 30 and May 1 at The Waters Point Retreat near the Blanco River. You can park on the grounds and golf carts with happy drivers will pick you up and deposit you closer to the festival happenings. Festival admission is free, and on-site parking is $10.Other near-by parking is free with shuttle service to the festival.

Enjoy about 100 booths nestled among the pecan trees and cabins.

Great effort is made to intermix the art resulting in a large variety of media. All exhibiting artists are selected by invitation. Some come from neighboring states and regions; about 25% are local.

Food trucks, a beer and wine booth, and continuous live music, with plenty of places to sit and relax as you take a break from shopping.

You can even bring your well-behaved dogs (on a leash)!

For more information, visit wimberleyartsfest.com.

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Photo courtesy Wimberley Zipline.

Wimberley Zipline Adventures

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. Admission is $90 per person, and includes parking, equipment, training, a guided walking tour, bottled water and the zipline adventure.

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.

See THINGS TO DO, page 32

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So much to do & see

Visit Wimberley Valley Winery

Shop Wimberley Market Days Shop Wimberley Lions Market Days the first Saturday of the 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.

Wimberley Lions Club Market Day is at 601 FM 2325. There is ample parking in three Lions Club lots, plus other nearby private lots. For information, visit shopmarketdays.com.

Susanna’s Kitchen Coffee House

from page 30

Susanna’s Kitchen Coffee House Concert Series

presents

Music lovers, take note! The beloved Susanna’s Kitchen Coffee House concert series are back on in 2022, beginning June 16 with Slaid Cleaves and Shake Russell Thursday, June 16 July 21. The monthly concert series Pie, Pizza & Tamales Doors Open at 7 pm is hosted the third Thursday of ALL ARE WELCOME each month at Wimberley United Methodist Church.

Shake Russell This intimate smoke- and alcoholfree 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.

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Adults $25 • Students under 18 - $5 Wimberley United Methodist Church

Corner of RR 12 & CR 1492 • 512-847-3109

A portion of the proceeds go to Operation Good Shepherd, Barnabas Connection & Bright Beginnings Preschool at Wimberley UMC

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Wimberley Valley Winery weas founded in 1983. It 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. If there are 10 or more people in your, be sure to make a reservation!

The winery is open Saturday through Thursday from 10 am to 6 pm, Friday 10 am to 6 pm(happy hour 3 pm to 5 pm). Wimberley Valley Winery and Tasting Room is at 2825 Lone Man Mountain Road in Driftwood. Call 512-847-2592 to inquire about availability and pricing. wimberleyvalleywine.com.

Climb Mount Baldy Experience a breathtaking and iconic Wimberley landmark for generations, and get some exercise to boot! 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 of Wimberley it provides.

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. Go 0.2 mi to the dead end and turn right on La Toya Trail. After about a half mile, you will see the parking area and the Old Baldy steps.

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 “Bootiful Wimberley” collection includes 50 unique and artisticlly themed boots.

Head to www.bootifulwimberley. com for more info and a Boot Trail map.

Pioneer Town at 7A Ranch

Photo courtesy Bootiful Wimberley.

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Photo courtesy 7A Ranch

A Western town of the 1880s, Pioneer Town is a sight to see!

Perhaps the most popular spot in this little town, an old-timey ice cream parlor whips up their own handmade tasty treats for little and big mouths alike. You can also enjoy the arcade and great shopping at Blanco River Outfitters during office hours (Friday and Saturday from 8 am to 4 pm and Sunday throughThursday from 8 am to 6 pm). All of this in addition to comfortable cabins and lodges for larger groups and meetings, right on the Blanco River. Find out more at 7aranchs.co.

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local churches Chapel In The Hills

St Mary Catholic Church

14601 Ranch Rd 12 14711 Ranch Rd 12 512-847-9762 wimberleychapelinthehills.com 512-847-9181 smwimberley.org

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 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.

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

Rev. Kevin LJ Schubert ST. STEPHEN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 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 at 8 am in the Chapel and at 10:30 am in the Sanctuary. The Nursery, for ages infant through 4 years, is open from 7:45 am until 11:45 am and available on Sundays to you during your time at Sunday worship and Sunday morning adult bible classes. We have a wonderful Godly Play Sunday program held in the Children’s Ministry Building for children ages 4-6, which begins at 10:30 am. For older children, ages 7-12, will have their Sunday School classes in the Log Cabin. Teens meet on Sundays in the Youth Center at 5:00 pm. Adults have several opportunities for bible classes on Sundays and throughout the week.

Our newest worship services include a Healing Eucharist on Wednesdays at 10:30 am in the Chapel and a 2 pm short Eucharist and outreach project during the second Sunday of the month at 2:00 pm, called Mission Sunday.

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

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Useful Information & Numbers FIRE Wimberley Fire & Rescue 512-847-5356 or 911, 111 Green Acres Drive, wimberleyfire.com.

EMS Wimberley EMS 512-847-2526 or 911, wimberleyems.com

CHURCHES

Chapel in the Hills Interdenominational Church

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 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

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 The Mail Stop 13501 Ranch Road 12, Suite 103 • 512-847-9622

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

JOIN US EACH SUNDAY 10

am

9 am Church Service Sunday School • 11 am Church Service

www. wimberleychapelinthehills.com (online service) Email wimberleychapelinthehills@gmail.com Rev. Jim Denham • 14601 RR 12 N (next to HEB) • 512-847-9762

Share Your Events!

For a free calendar of events listing in the Spring & Summer issue, please email melissa@hillcountrysun.com

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

Sunday Worship: 8:00 am Chapel & 10:30 am Sanctuary Wednesday Healing Service: 10:30 am Chapel

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 6000 FM 3237, Wimberley, Texas 78676  (512) 847-9956  ststeve.org

14711 Ranch Rd 12 • Wimberley, TX 78676 Spring/Summer 2022 Welcome to Wimberley 35

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 13 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 18 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 18 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 has 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.”

Partners in Real Estate Group KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY

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REAL ESTATE/REALTORS

SPECIALIZING IN WIMBERLEY & the surrounding Hill Country Local, Experienced & Knowledgeable

Linda Germain

Realtor, ABR, GRI, SRES, SRS

512-924-3661

lindagermain@kw.com

Barbara Latimer

Broker Associate/Branch Manager

BarbSellsTexas@gmail.com

14500 Ranch Rd. 12, Suite 2 Wimberley Mountain Plaza Wimberley, Texas 78676

512-557-5257

www.BarbLatimer.com

Ann Marie Skunda

Outstanding Service is My Number One Priority!

Realtor Associate

512-350-1365

annmarieskunda@gmail.com

Local Knowledge and Experience!

Linda Germain

Whether You Are Buying or Selling, I’m Here to Service All Your Real Estate Needs...

Call us today!

MICKEY BROWN 512.468.4509

JIM DONALDSON 830.857.3371

DEBBIE DONALDSON 512.665.9588

ALICE LEBKUECHER 713.253.1311

GREG WARD 512.648.7538

13210 Ranch Rd 12, Suite A WimberleyHillCountryRealEstate.com • WimberleyPartners.com (512) 842-1272 ROSS PELC 512.270.1703

JEFF HUTTO 936.327.2303

CHLOE GLASSCOCK WILLIAMS 512-956-2826

JOHN ALLAN 512.557.7897

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EVENTS, from page 9

calendar of events APRIL 22-24

Reset & Rejuvenate: A Weekend Retreat Crafting a More Intentional Life Ruby Retreats. www.RubyRetreats.com.

APRIL 23

2022 Butterfly Festival Butterfly releases, crafts, and activities,plus live music, a beautiful flight house, yummy concessions and more! EmilyAnn Theatre & Gardens. www.emilyann.org.

APRIL 28

Flavor and Fire Chili Cook-Off Chili cook-off open to local businesses and families,plus student Cupcake Wars competition judged by the Sugar Shack Bakery.

Katherine Anne Porter School, 515 FM 2325. 6 pm to 8 pm. www. kapschool.org

APRIL 29 - MAY 22

Wimberley Players present “The Cover of Life” Filled with charm and fun, The Cover of Life is a deeply affecting story about the struggle for self-worth. Get tickets online at www.

WimberleyPlayers.org.

APRIL 30

Blue Hole Star Party Bring your family and friends to enjoy an evening of stargazing in the Hill Country. 8:30 pm- 10 pm. The Wimberley Valley Dark Sky Committee and the Texas State Astronomy Club share their telescopes and knowledge. Admission is free. Bring something to sit on, a picnic, and flashlights and then meet us on the soccer fields near the basketball courts. 100 Blue Hole Lane.

Wimberley Arts Fest 2022 Enjoy nearly 100 booths nestled among the pecan trees and cabins featuring a variety of art and media. Food trucks, beer and wine booths, live music, shopping. The Waters Point Retreat. Free admission. Onsite parking is $10. wimberleyartsfest.com.

Wimberley Arts Fest Charity Car Show www.12kingscarclub.com/car-show.

MAY 19-21

Mystery Quilt Retreat at The Turquoise Treasure theturquoisetrasure.com

MAY 21

Wimberley Community Band “Faraway Places” Music from around the world at Wimberley’s First Baptist Church.

2 pm. hillcountrycommunityband.com.

MAY 28-29

Lester Meier Wimberley Rodeo Performances start at 8 pm, but come early! Barbecue, concessions, snowcones and more. A full slate of rodeo events, plus mutton bustin’ and a calf scramble for the kids. www.WimberleyRodeo.org.

MAY 27

Blue Hole Memorial Day Movie: “Jurassic Park” Take a photo with a Jurassic dinosaur, a model Jurassic Park Jeep, learn all about the wonderful world of dinosaurs. Free swimming starts at 6 pm, movie starts at 8 pm. Free event, no reservations required. Blue Hole Regional Park, 100 Blue Hole Lane.

JUNE 6-10

Kids Theatre Camp: Theatre Mash-Ups Kids ages 7-11 learn about different genres of theatre with an emphasis on Shakespeare, culminating with a performance on Friday at 6 pm. Details and registration at www.emilyann.org.

JUNE 13-17

Musical Theatre Camp The class will focus on the elements of musical theatre combining acting, song, movement and dance. At the end of camp students will perform a 30 minute “Rockin’ to the Radio Musical” and will have opportunities to be in the EmilyAnn summer musical. For kids ages 8-14. Details and registration at www.emilyann.org.

See EVENTS, Page 40

Music in the Air Enjoy musicians performing around the Wimeberley Square area from noon to 5 pm.

MAY 1

Bug-a-thon: Butterfly Buddies You and your kiddo can learn the process of butterfly metamorphosis, go dip-netting for macroinvertebrate indicator species, more!

Registration is $10 per class for children ages 3-5. Parents get in free! 10 am to 11 am. Blue Hole Regional Park Pavilion.

MAY 15

Barn Dance at Montesino Ranch.

With music from Big Cedar Fever. Benefitting Katherine Anne Porter School. Silent auction, libations. 300 Little Arkansas Road. 6 pm to 9 pm. Tickets at www.kapschool.org

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Love Western swing? Don’t miss Big Cedar Fever, playng a fun Barn Dance at Wimberley’s Montesino Ranch May 15. Details and tickets at www.kapschool.org. Photo courtesy Big Cedar Fever.

OUR NEIGHBORS IN CANYON LAKE

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Near Guadalupe River, Canyon Lake, Wimberley & Boerne.

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• 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

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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

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830-899-5099 • thelakehousebb.com Spring/Summer 2022 Welcome to Wimberley 39

OUR NEIGHBORS IN DRIFTWOOD

EVENTS, from page 38

calendar of events JUNE 11

Pearl of a Party Treasuring 30 Years at Wimberley Glassworks! Let’s sip island cocktails and shimmer into the evening with an art reveal, glassblowing demos, live music and giveaways. WGW.COM

JUNE 23-26, JUNE 30 - JULY 3

“Silver Linings - A Musical Jubilee” A musical journey that will commemorate the last 25 years of musicals performed at The EmilyAnn Theatre & Gardens, as well as snippets of musicals for the future. www.emilyann.org.

JUNE 5-30

Shakespeare Under the Stars 25th celebration of EmilyAnn Theatre’s Shakespeare under the Stars presenting “Romeo and Juliet” and “Taming of the Shrew” (the theatre’s inaugural shows). This Shakespeare intensive gives middle and high school students the opportunity to perform a full Shakespeare play while also working on costumes, constructing the set, and attending workshops that develop their acting skills. Info and registration at www. emilyann.org.

JUNE 11

Owl Prowl at Blue Hole Regional Park Trek across the park in search of owls, practice your owl calls, dissect an owl pellet, and explore the park at night. We will meet at the start of the Hike and Bike trail near the Blue Hole entrance sign. 7:30 pm to 9 pm. $10 per person. www. cityofwimberley.com. 100 Blue Hole Lane.

JUNE 25

Birds and Brew II Join on a bird outing through Blue Hole searching for feathered friends with aviary biologists from SWCA Environmental Consultants. We will meet in the swimming area parking lot for coffee and conversation before the outing. Bring your own reusable mug or use the cups we provide. Kid-friendly binoculars will be provided but feel free to bring your own! www.cityofwimberley.com. 100 Blue Hole Lane.

JULY 1-3

Wimberley VFW Post 6441 4th of July Rodeo A Texas Hill Country tradition, the Annual CPRA Sanctioned/ Open VFW Rodeo has been held for 75 years on the first weekend in July at the VFW’s rodeo grounds, Chester Franklin Arena, north of Wimberley on Jacobs Well Rd., just off Ranch Road 12. More information at www.vfw6441.com.

JULY 4

Wimberley’s Fourth of July Parade Don’t miss the “best little parade in Texas” in downtown Wimberley! More information available from the Wimberley Chamber. 512-847-2201.

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OUR NEIGHBORS IN DRIFTWOOD & DRIPPING SPRINGS

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EVENTS, from page 40

calendar of events JULY 5 - AUGUST 7

Wimberley Players present “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change” This celebration of the mating game takes on the truths and myths behind that contemporary conundrum known as ‘the relationship.’

Tickets at www.WimberleyPlayers.org.

JULY 14

Firefly Watch at Blue Hole Regional Park Learn about the fascinating lives of fireflies, how we can play a part in ensuring they are around for the enjoyment of future generations, and participate in a community science firefly watch. 7:30 pm to 9 pm. Blue Hole Regional Park. www.cityofwimberley.com. 100 Blue Hole Lane.

Three days of rodeo fun at Wimberley VFW Post 6441 July 1-3. Find details at www.vfw6441.com.

JULY 30-31, AUGUST 6-7

SEPTEMBER 16 - OCTOBER 9

Shakespeare on the River Central Texas Theatre Academy and Wimberley Parks and Recreation Department present this free production each night from 8 pm to 10 pm. No reservations are required. Blue Hole Regional Park. 100

OUR NEIGHBORS IN DRIPPING SPRINGS

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Blue Hole Lane.

Wimberley Players present “Romeo & Juliet” Set amidst the turbulent unrest, counterculture, civil rights movement, and political divisiveness of the 1960s two teens from feuding families unexpectedly find love. www.WimberleyPlayers.org.

OUR NEIGHBORS IN DRIPPING SPRINGS & DRIFTWOOD

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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 2022 Welcome to Wimberley 43

OUR NEIGHBORS IN DRIPPING SPRINGS & NEW BRAUNFELS

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WINNER - Best Toy Store in Dripping Springs Dripping Springs Trail Head Market • 1111 Hwy 290 West Tuesday - Saturday 10 am - 5 pm 800-982-7424 • www.cowgirlsandlace.com

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September 21-25, 2022

PRCA Rodeo

Thurs, Fri & Sat - 7:30 pm

BBQ Kick-Off, Battle of the Bands & Antique Tractor Pull Saturday September 17

Open Bull Riding Sunday - 2 pm

Live Music Nightly in the Corral *Free with Gate Admission

Heart of America Shows Interesting Exhibits, Delicious Food, Cold Drinks & More!

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TICKETS AVAILABLE ONLINE

For more info: comalcountyfair.org

Distillers Bar and Distillers Hall

NOW OPEN

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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