Gateway to the Texas Hill Country-A Guide for Visitors and Newcomers by Fox Printing and Digital Publishing

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CONTENTS WELCOME HISTORY DICKENS ON MAIN PARKS CIBOLO NATURE CENTER HILL COUNTRY QUILTING HILL COUNTRY MILE LODGING SCHOOLS ATTRACTIONS DINING CALENDAR COUNTY ROAD TRIPS

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HELPFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS EMERGENCY: 911 Crime Stoppers 1-800-348-LEAD BOERNE: City Offices 830-249-9511 Boerne Police (non-emerg) 830-249-8645 Public Library 830-249-3053 Swimming Pool 830-249-3969 Visitors Bureau 830-249-7277 BOERNE ISD: Administration 830-357-2000 Boerne High School 830-357-2200 Champion High School 830-357-2600 Middle School North 830-357-3100 Middle School South 830-357-3300 Voss Middle School 830-357-3500 Cibolo Creek Elementary 830-357-4400 Curington Elementary 830-357-4000 Fabra Elementary 830-357-4200 Fair Oaks Ranch Elem 830-357-4800 Herff Elementary 830-357-4300 Kendall Elementary 830-357-4600 Van Raub Elementary 830-357-4100 COMFORT ISD: Administration 830-995-6400 Comfort High School 830-995-6430 Middle School 830-995-6420 Elementary School 830-995-6410

FAIR OAKS RANCH: City Offices Police Department KENDALL COUNTY: County offices Sheriff’s office EMS Office Extension Agent Justice of the Peace offices: Precinct 1 Precinct 2 Precinct 3 Precinct 4 (Comfort) Drivers’ License office UTILITIES: Bandera Electric Coop Boerne (elec, gas, water) Central Texas Coop Pedernales Electric Coop SA City Public Service OTHER: The Boerne Star Chamber of Commerce Hill Country Family Srvs Post Office Kendall Appraisal District Boerne Methodist ER

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ON THE COVER: River Road Park is a popular stopping place for residents and guests, and on any given day an artist or two may visit to capture the picturesque scenery. Longtime Boerne resident Guy Jackson enjoys a beautiful day at the park as he paints a scene along Cibolo Creek.

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Boerne Lake provides picturesque views for guests as well as outdoor recreational opportunities.

Boerne Mayor Tim Handren made a surprise visit to the Boerne Grill during late summer to present a special proclamation to owners David and Matt Rice. The mayor stood on a chair inside the business as he read the proclamation, which among other things declared a special Boerne Grill Day in the city. The mayor said occasionally he wants to do the same thing for other businesses in Boerne.

elcome to the heart of Texas! Boerne is both literally and figuratively an entryway into one of the state’s most beautiful regions, the Texas Hill Country. While just a couple of decades or so ago, Boerne (pronounced Bur-nee) could easily have been considered “forgotten,” today it is a town where technology and times past enjoy equal balance. Boerne is recognized across the United States as a desirable place to live. Listed by the U.S. Census Bureau as one of the country’s fastest growing regions, the area’s rapid expansion has meant numerous new housing subdivisions as well as an influx of industry, business and tourism. Despite the growth, Boerne strives to hold on to its warm, small-town origins. Oak trees still grow together in canopies above many city streets while a trip to the grocery store almost guarantees an encounter with friends and neighbors. The surrounding countryside is lush and arid, dramatic and pastoral. Streams and rivers soften the sharp-edged limestone topography. Roosters and goats, still raised within city limits by a few old-timers, may wander about under cell phone towers that have risen within the last few years. Established by a young group of Germans who considered themselves classical philosophers – or Free Thinkers – Boerne originally didn’t allow churches inside the city limits. Today, however, the town is home to numerous religious congregations. WELCOME CONTINUED ON • 6 Gateway to the TEXAS HILL COUNTRY 3

Boerne is rich with history

oerne, the county seat of Kendall County, is bound by Cibolo Creek, Interstate 10 and Highway 87 about 30 miles northwest of San Antonio in the southern part of the county. In 1849, a group of German colonists from Bettina camped on the north side of Cibolo Creek, about a mile west of present-day Boerne. They called their new community Tusculum, after Cicero’s home in ancient Rome. In 1852, Gustav Theissen and John James laid out the town’s site and changed the name to Boerne in honor of Ludwig Börne, a German poet and publicist. Ironically, Mr. Börne never visited the town that was named after him. A post office was established in 1856 with August Staffell as postmaster. The community had only 10 houses in 1859, but it was chosen to be the county seat by a margin of 67 votes after the county was established in 1862. A courthouse was built in 1870 and is still in use, making it the second-oldest courthouse in Texas. Boerne developed the reputation of having a very healthful environment and quickly became known as a health resort. By 1884 it had five hotels, assorted businesses, and 250 residents. Cotton, wool and grain were the principal shipments, but timber, cedar posts, and building stone were also profitable commodities. The arrival of the San Antonio and Aransas Pass Railway in 1887 brought increased economic opportunity, and by 1890 the population of Boerne had risen to 800. Boerne residents voted to incorporate in 1909 and established a mayor-alderman form of city government. Also in that year they established the Boerne Independent School District. The population was reported at 950 in 1914, and the community prospered through the 1920s. The Great Depression of the 1930s, however, all but put an end to the tourism and cotton farming that had been staples of the local economy. The population fell from an estimated 2,000 in 1928 to 1,117 in 1931. It had risen to only 1,271 by the 1940s. In the 1950s, however, many residents turned to nearby San Antonio for employment, and Boerne became a bedroom community. The population grew at a slow but steady rate, reaching 2,169 in 1960. In the 1960s construction in neighboring Bexar County of the San Antonio Medical Center and the University of Texas at San Antonio, as well as the completion of Interstate 10, made Boerne even more attractive as a town from which to commute. Its population rose to 2,400 by 1970, 3,254 by 1980, and to 4,274 by 1990.

Main Plaza often is bustling with activity and has been providing a place for events and gatherings for decades.

In the 1990s the population exceeded 5,000, making Boerne eligible for Home Rule. This was voted in by its citizens in 1995. Accelerated growth in the late 1990s and early 2000s has increased the population to an estimated 10,471 according to the 2010 census. The estimated 2018 census showed a big jump with a population of almost 17,000, or an increase of about 63 percent. Kendall County boasts a population of about 45,000, according to 2018 census numbers, an increase of more than 30 percent from 2010. In spite of the influx of different ethnic groups, the German cultural tradition has dominated the community in many ways. The Boerne Gesangverein, or singing society, which was established in 1860, was an important social and recreational organization until it disbanded in 1977. German community organizations still active include the Boerne Schuetzen Verein (shooting club), which was formed in 1864, and the Boerne Village Band, which was formed about the same time as the singing society. Boerne has also held an annual celebration, the Berges Fest, since 1967. Gateway to the TEXAS HILL COUNTRY 5

Autumn is a special time in Boerne and throughout the Hill Country.

WELCOME CONTINUED FROM • 3 Also enormously important within the ranks of the city’s population is its volunteerism. Citizens selflessly donate countless hours not only to religious matters, but to social, educational, environmental, political and historical causes as well. The crown jewel of Boerne’s history is its quaint Main Street. Also called the Hill Country Mile, it is lined by many of the buildings that formed the vibrant core of the county’s “city life.” These structures, although admired by tourists, are still thought of as home by the town’s octogenarians. “That’s the house where I grew up,” one might point out, or “There’s the hospital where I was born,” or “The dry goods store that sold us fabric for our dresses.”

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And it’s not only long-timers and newcomers who are drawn to Boerne’s old structures apparently. Ghosts, it seems, are drawn to the buildings as well. For example, the lovely, ornate Joseph Dienger building on Main Plaza has an officially certified other-worldly occupant believed to be the building’s original owner, Joseph Dienger himself. Whether it’s shopping, visiting the area’s beautiful caves, exploring the local nature center, enjoying historically authentic exhibits, birding, cycling, hunting or hiking, Boerne provides the ideal blend of the urban and the rural. Close on one hand is an international airport, the Alamo, the San Antonio Riverwalk, Sea World of Texas, Six Flags Fiesta Texas, the San Antonio Zoo and numerous concert and museum venues. Nearby, on the other hand, is the unique and soughtafter beauty of the Texas Hill Country.

here’s no better way to kick off the holiday season in a big way than at Dickens on Main, the Hill Country’s premier holiday celebration in historic Boerne, Texas. The weekend features two fantastic nights of free holiday fun this Thanksgiving weekend! Join in the fun as Boerne’s historic Hill Country Mile transforms into a vintage Christmas experience, with non-stop entertainment in six different holiday “villages” set up throughout the venue. The celebration’s main attractions include live music with great headliners, visits with Santa Claus, theatrical performances, ice sculpting battles, children’s take-home crafts and the biggest South Texas miracle of all — snow along Main Street! Roving musicians, carolers and other revelers will surprise and delight as you make your way along Main Street enjoying the brightly lit shops and restaurants. There’s no better way to kick off your holiday season! Dickens on Main is a one weekend holiday extravaganza encompassing all the joyful festivities Christmas has to offer! Two days full of family fun activities, holiday entertainment, your favorite food vendors and more. Attend our glittering tree lighting

ceremony, and support our local shops by completing your holiday shopping on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday, or at Dickens market filled with handcrafted gifts. And don’t forget our headliner concerts each night! For more information, and for a complete schedule, visit www. dickensonmain.com.

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RIVER ROAD PARK Looking for a place to relax and enjoy what nature has to offer? Come to River Road Park, located just off Main Street in downtown Boerne. Residents and visitors alike come to the park to enjoy the many features this beautiful location has to offer. Feeding the many ducks that reside there that are beautiful, colorful and playful is one of the most popular activities at this picturesque park. There is also a winding walking trail where you can take a leisurely stroll, ride a bike or rollerblade. There are also clean picnic tables where you can enjoy a picnic or just relax and read a book. You may also see people of all ages fishing from the riverbanks and turtles that will occasionally pop their heads up out of the water. If you love being in a serene and peaceful place and enjoying what mother nature has to offer then visit River Road Park in Boerne. CIBOLO NATURE CENTER & FARM One of Boerne’s true natural gems, the Cibolo Nature Center was born of the dreams of local citizens who wished to see natural habitat not only restored, but preserved in perpetuity. Since the 1980s, the CNC has

People young and old alike enjoy dropping a line in Cibolo Creek.

continued to develop and grow both in size and in learning opportunities, celebrating the Hill Country land and natural resources as an important legacy. With conservation as its primary focus, the CNC’s library and exhibits allow for learning, while its many trails let visitors explore a variety of ecosystems within a small area through which a beautiful, cypress-bordered stretch of the Cibolo Creek runs.

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Kiehl River Bend is a 25-acre area of exceptional beauty and peace dedicated to a local veteran who died in Iraq. Almost 2,000 feet of riverfront land allow visitors swimming, paddling and fishing access to the exceptional beauty of the Hill Country’s celebrated Guadalupe River. It’s difficult to visit River Road Park without also visiting with Another lovely and quiet spot is some of the many ducks and other critters that constantly the Kreutzberg Canyon Natural serve as greeters. COUNTY PARKS Area - more than 100 more acres Three county parks lie within just a few miles of of rolling countryside adjoining the Guadalupe. Left Boerne’s central Main Street area. largely undeveloped, three miles of paths trace the rivThe Joshua Springs Park & Preserve is the first of er’s banks, while wildlife observation blinds allow visithe county’s large and beautiful nature areas and a tors to stop and observe the natural world around them. place where walkers and hikers can enjoy an extensive trail system as a way to experience the Hill Coun- GUADALUPE RIVER STATE PARK East of Boerne, just past the quaint hamlet of Bertry in a peaceful, up-close-and-personal way. Birders are provided with many opportunities for sightings, gheim, is the Guadalupe River State Park. Horse lovincluding areas that are specifically dedicated to ers have access to several miles of an equestrian trail chimney swifts and bluebirds, while fishermen are system, and campers can pitch their tents on any of welcome at the park’s ponds and waterways. The the multiple camping sites. Miles of water access almost developed of the county’s three parks, Joshua lows enthusiasts to fish, paddle, swim and float, while Springs offers pavilion and playground facilities, the Children’s Discovery Center gives children handson access to exhibits, themed discovery boxes and a among many other amenities. Just around the bend from Comfort, the James backpack of tools that make exploring the park fun.

One of Boerne’s most historic and beautiful structures, the Herff farmhouse and its surrounding property, was purchased recently as an extension of the Cibolo Nature Center. Something of a neighborhood gathering place, the Herff Farm land is the location of a community garden, a weekly farmers market and other special events.

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he Cibolo Nature Center & Farm in Boerne is located on 162 acres of natural lands at Boerne City Park off Highway 46 just west of the Kendall County Fairgrounds. The Cibolo Nature Center’s mission is conservation of natural resources through education and stewardship. In 1988, Carolyn Chipman Evans, her husband, Brent Evans, and a handful of friends dreamed of protecting a segment of the precious Cibolo Creek in Boerne and the land around it as a wildlife preserve where families could enjoy and appreciate nature. Carolyn approached the City of Boerne to urge the restoration of disappearing marshland and the creation of nature trails on 100 acres of the existing Boerne City Park adjacent to the creek. The city’s cooperation, and Carolyn’s enthusiasm, brought a rebirth to the land and a renaissance of public concern for conservation of Boerne’s natural resources. Open to the public since Earth Day 1990, the Cibolo Nature Center & Farm today is a prime example of community caring. Thanks to thousands of volunteers’ dedicated work, the community is preserving its natural heritage for future generations. Across Cibolo Creek from the nature center is the Herff Farm. The 62-acre green space includes a farmhouse, barn and other structures built by one of the area’s original German immigrant families. In December 2009, it was listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The house also figured prominently in the early settlement of Boerne, was confiscated during the Civil War for a Confederate Prisoner of War camp and served as the site of one of the last Native American-settler conflicts. It was the summer home of Dr. Ferdinand Ludwig Herff, a medical pioneer in San Antonio and the greatgreat-grandfather of Carolyn Chipman Evans, the Cibolo Nature Center’s founding director. Its location at the confluence of Cibolo and Menger creeks makes it a key habitat area within the larger Cibolo Conservation Corridor. In 2007, the Friends of the Cibolo Wilderness, with help from supporters and foundations across Texas, purchased the farm in order to preserve its resources for current and future generations.

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As significant as the act of preservation has been, the people behind the Cibolo Nature Center and Herff Farm want to kick it up a notch. The farm will be an outdoor classroom for teaching the living skills we have nearly lost in little more than a generation, such as gardening, composting, beekeeping and rainwater harvesting. These and other simple skills for sustainable living will provide our community with practical ways to live in harmony with nature. Eventually, the Herff Farm will be part of Boerne’s public trail system, where families can take a walk through the farm and hike the nature trails over the creek and through the Cibolo Nature Center. For over 25 years, the Cibolo Nature Center has led the way in conservation education in our greater Central Texas neighborhood. With the addition of Herff Farm, these notable efforts will expand significantly as the Cibolo Nature Center and Farm becomes a thriving, new model of sustainable living for farming, gardening, beekeeping and water catchment, all while providing wideopen spaces to simply enjoy being outdoors. Learn more at www.cibolo.org. THE FARMERS MARKET AT THE CIBOLO The mission of The Farmers Market at the Cibolo is to provide area residents the opportunity to buy Hill Country grown and produced products and support local farmers and specialty vendors. If it’s homemade, handmade or fresh and tasty, you can get it at the CIBOLO CONTINUED ON • 30

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ocal and area quilt stores and quilt guilds are well-known for their charity efforts in providing donated quilts and other handmade items. They make quilts for NICU and for the local women’s shelter, as well as Quilts of Valor, Quilts of Honor, quilted throws for local animal shelters, Christmas stockings for needy children and many other charitable causes. Do you know a quilter? Do you have one in your family? Are you interested in learning more about quilting? With an influx of so many new Hill Country transplants, hopefully you will find time in your busy life to take a moment and travel to some of our local area quilt shops. And, if you are really wanting to delve deep into the art, there are three local area quilt guilds that members would love to have you visit and learn right alongside them. In Boerne, Cibolo Creek Quilters Guild meets at 7 p.m. on the second Thursday of the month at the Patrick Heath Public Library. This guild offers speakers, workshops and different bees and is instrumental in helping with Quiltfest every May. If you are interested in finding out more or wanting to visit, contact CCQG at CCQG2012@gmail.com. The website is cibolocreekquiltersguild.com. Also located in Boerne is our own local quilt shop, Sew It Fabulous. Sew It Fabulous carries fabrics, notions, Elna sewing machines, Sew Steady tables and the Accuquilt Cutting System. Classes offered include beginning quilting, totes/bags, youth sewing, adult sewing and many others. A regular sewing machine service repair mechanic is available for all your sewing machine issues. Sew It Fabulous is also a member of the Bluebonnet Shop Hop which takes place March 26-28, 2020. You can email SewItFab@gmail.com. The telephone number is 830-331-2886. The website is SewItFabulous.com. Just up the road in Kerrville is where the Hill Country Quilt Guild meets at 9:30 a.m. on the third Monday of the month at Zion Lutheran Church. This guild hosts a quilt show every other year with the next one taking place in 2021. The guild offers speakers, workshops and many different bees. As a nonprofit, HCQG donates many quilts and other guild-made items to local charities. You can reach the HCQG via its website, hillcountryquiltguild.com. Creations is Kerrville’s quilt shop and has been in business for 41 years. It offers sewing and quilting fabrics, patterns and supplies. It also carries Brother sewing machines.

Boerne quilter Sara Johnson working on a quilt.

Right across the parking lot is The Main House, a retreat center where you can take classes from worldrenown teachers or reserve the center for your own retreat. You can reach it at 830-896-8088 or creations@ creations-online.com. The website is Creations-online. com. Next on our list is The Little Cottage in Medina. Offerings include long-arm quilting services, sewing machine service, quilting and fashion fabrics and notions and craft supplies, along with hundreds of patterns and a year-round Christmas corner. You can reach Donette at 830-589-2502 or email littlecottagequilts@gmail.com. The website is LittleCottageQuiltShop.com. Just down the road in Bandera is Gone Quiltin’. It has a wide variety of fabrics with a specialty in western-themed fabrics. Classes are available, including applique, Block of the Month and long-arm machine quilting lessons and rental. It is a member of the Bluebonnet Shop Hop QUILTS CONTINUED ON • 30

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ABOVE: Main Street is the home for many parades throughout the year. TOP RIGHT: The Kendall County Fair & Rodeo mascot makes an appearance along the Hill County Mile. BOTTOM RIGHT: Sno-cones are a popular treat for Boerne residents and guests who visit the Hill Country Mile.

The Hill Country Mile SHOPPING, CULINARY DELIGHTS AND HISTORIC SITES! Boerne’s Hill Country Mile is Texas-sized-mile stretching 1.1 miles through the heart of Boerne. It offers a wide variety of shopping and dining experiences in our vibrant, historic downtown. So get out your walking shoes and do some exploring! Whether you are interested in the latest in women’s fashion, jewelry, home goods and acces-

sories, art, men’s wear, children’s clothing or other specialty items, there is a shop or boutique for you! Need a little sustenance before you return to the shops? Boerne offers a host of fine and casual dining options, a variety of bakeries, coffee shops, microbreweries and more - some with outside seating available, so you can continue to enjoy our beautiful Hill Country weather.

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

trails you will find new treats to delight the eye! Several temporary sculptures have been installed as part of the Boerne Art al Fresco Public Art Competition. Be sure to download a Public Art Walking tour brochure at artalfresco.org. You can also download an audio walking tour via the free Otocast app. Don’t forget to take a selfie with your favorite sculpture and share it with us at on Facebook at Boerne Art al Fresco!

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

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

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HOTELS AND MOTELS BEST WESTERN Newly renovated, the Best Western Boerne is conveniently located on Exit 539 on Interstate Highway 10. Its proximity is close to downtown Boerne and its shopping, restaurants and events. Address: 36756 Interstate 10 W., Boerne. Phone: 830-2491212. COMFORT INN AND SUITES Enjoy a variety of amenities offered, including an outdoor heated pool and exercise room. Address: 35000 Interstate 10 W., Boerne. Phone: 830-249-6800. DAYS INN For Texas-sized hospitality and a great location in the heart of Texas Hill Country, stay at the pet-friendly Days Inn Boerne hotel. Address: 35150 Interstate 10 W., Boerne. Phone: 830-2499791. FAIRFIELD INN AND SUITES The Fairfield Inn and Suites is newly renovated and offers a variety of amenities to make your trip to Boerne comfortable and relaxed. Address: 6 Cascade Caverns Road, Boerne. Phone: 830-368-4167. HAMPTON INN AND SUITES BOERNE Whether you’re staying for business or pleasure, the Hampton Inn and Suites guarantees a fantastic experience. Address: 34935 Interstate 10 W., Boerne. Phone: 830-816-8800. MOTEL 6 This newly remodeled, Main Street location is in close proximity to Boerne’s Hill Country Mile. Address: 1228 S. Main St., Boerne. Phone: 830-249-3562. TAPATIO SPRINGS HILL COUNTRY RESORT Tapatio Springs Hill Country Resort offers modern and sophisticated lodging accommodations with access to a heated adult and resort pools with a golf course, jacuzzi, a fitness center, hike and bike trails and horseback riding. Address: 1 Resort Way, Boerne. Phone: 855-627-2243. THE BEVY The Bevy, a Doubletree Hotel and Conference Center by Hilton, is a beautiful collection of all things Texas Hill Country. This is a full-service hotel complete with a restaurant, pool, conference center, exercise space, and so much more. Address: 101 Herff Road, Boerne. Phone: 830-8165606. THE KENDALL The history of The Kendall began in 1859 when the center section of the Inn was built as a private home. In the present day, there are 34 rooms uniquely designed to satisfy a large array of different style palettes. Address:

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LODGING IN AND AROUND BOERNE 128 W. Blanco Road, Boerne. Phone: 830-249-2138. THE LEGENDARY TEXAS POLO CLUB AT PHILLIP MANOR SQUARE A luxury boutique bed and breakfast in a historical building dating back to the 1860s offering a variety of services. Address: 706 S. Main St., Boerne. Phone: 830-816-5114. THE WILLIAM The William is a newly renovated, 11-room boutique hotel that provides a luxurious experience and many modern amenities. It overlooks the heart of historic downtown Boerne. Address: 170 S. Main St., Boerne. Phone: 361-420-1270. GUESTHOUSE RENTALS ACORN BED AND BREAKFAST Come and relax at Acorn Bed and Breakfast, just a mile from historical charming Boerne, with its gardens that are beautifully landscaped for birds, butterflies and guests. Address: 107 Highway 46 W., Boerne. Phone: 830-249-0470. ALAMO FIESTA RV RESORT CABINS RV travelers will love this resort! It’s complete with 220 full-service sites and rent-able cabins for the weary daily traveler. Address: 33000 Interstate 10 W., Boerne. Phone: 830-2494700. A LITTLE PIECE OF HEAVEN A Little Piece of Heaven is a short-term rental guest house with an attached apartment that sleeps 4 guests. Address: 404 Lott St., Boerne. Phone: 210-2550882.. AUGUST HOUSE BED AND BREAKFAST As one of the longest-running bed and breakfasts in Boerne, it is just one block to Main Street for shopping and dining. Address: 109 W. Evergreen St., Boerne. Phone: 888-346-9066. Website: N/A. BOERNE BIRDHOUSE The Boerne Birdhouse is a cute red cottage, shaded by huge decades-old pecan trees, with an easy walk to the Hill Country Mile. Address: 508 Graham St., Boerne. Phone: 210-861-7333. BOERNE BUNGALOW This guest house is a 1 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home and includes a TV, Wi-Fi, washer and dryer setup, a laptop-friendly workspace, a full kitchen to cook your own meals and so much more. Address: 516 Frey St., Boerne. Phone: 210-884-8973. BOERNE RIVER WALK STUDIO A convenient walking distance to the Hill Country Mile, dining, trails, public art, shopping and more. Address: 512 River Road. Phone: 830-249-2083.

BUNGALOW 202 Bungalow 202 is a historic Boerne home located just a short walk (0.4 miles) to the Hill Country Mile. This rental home sleeps 6 guests and offers two full bathrooms. Address: 202 Edber St., Boerne. Phone: 830-4461410. COOPER’S COTTAGE Conveniently located within walking distance to the Herff Farm and sleeps 6. Address: 101 Hughs St., Boerne. Phone: 415342-5337. COTTAGE AT CREEKSIDE This 3 bedroom/4 bath cottage sleeps 6 guests and has a fenced backyard that overlooks Frederick Creek. Address: 507 W. San Antonio Ave., Boerne. Phone: 703-463-6122. COZY BOERNE HOME This vacation home is available in the heart of downtown Boerne, conveniently located less than 1 mile from Main Street. Address: 130 Cibolo Basin Drive, Boerne. Phone: 210-777-1979. DEPOT COTTAGE Enjoy all the convenience of downtown Boerne while feeling like you are secluded in the Texas Hill Country. Address: 622 Rosewood Ave., Boerne. Phone: 210-885-4651. DUCK INN Newly renovated one-story home, featuring a full kitchen with all new appliances and granite countertops. Address: 609 Plant Ave., Boerne. Phone: 210-326-0679. GARDEN HOUSE Located in downtown Boerne, the Garden House is a quaint garden-style guesthouse with a covered patio situated on the same property as the historic August House. Address: 109 W. Evergreen St., Boerne. Phone: 888-346-9066/830-249-4964. GARDEN HOUSE ON PECAN The Garden House on Pecan is a one bedroom guesthouse in the middle of downtown Boerne. Phone: 116 Pecan St., Boerne. Phone: 830-456-8180. HAWKS’ ROOST Beautiful downtown home in “The Flats” of Boerne. All the charm of historic downtown is a 5-minute walking distance from Boerne’s Hill Country Mile. Address: 418 W. Irons St., Boerne. Phone: 713-253-4340. HILL COUNTRY CABIN This epic location sits adjacently to Boerne City Lake. Address: 39665 Interstate 10 W., Boerne. Phone: 210-872-2378. HILL COUNTRY GETAWAY IN BOERNE One story, 3 bedroom, 2 baths, double garage, with a beautiful shaded backyard.

Address: 110 Stonegate South, Boerne. Phone: 210-897-0513. HILL COUNTRY TOWER This 3 story fully-outfitted tower will sleep 2 guests. Hill Country Tower is only a 5 minute drive to downtown Boerne and is conveniently located near Boerne City Lake Park. Address: 39665 Interstate 10 W., Boerne. Phone: 210-872-2378. JAMES STREET LIVERY GUESTHOUSE This beautifully appointed and newly constructed guest quarters is located steps from Main Street in historic downtown Boerne with 1 bedroom and 1 bath. It sleeps 4. Address: 111 James St., Boerne. Phone: 210-274-4051. JAMES STREET SUNDAY HOUSE James Street Sunday House is just steps from the best Boerne has to offer in shopping, dining, people watching and numerous activities. Address: 118 James St., Boerne. Phone: 830-446-9811. PECAN HAUS The Pecan Haus is conveniently located off Main Street, nestled on a 1-acre lot among beautiful trees. Address: 149 Adler St., Boerne. Phone: 281352-2310. PROUD MARY’S ON THE CREEK Proud Mary’s on the Creek is an adorable 2-bedroom house in the heart of Historic Boerne. Address: 111 Brackenridge, Boerne. Phone: 210-325-6390. SEALY BED AND BREAKFAST This property is walking distance to HEB and the heart of Boerne, located only 12 blocks from Main Plaza. Address: 117 Wanda St., Boerne. Phone: 830816-5215. THE COOP The Coop is an early 1900s small, single-bedroom house located in the historic Irons’ and Grahams’ neighborhood in Boerne. Address: 310 S. Brackenridge, Boerne. Phone: 210-573-6146. THE INN AT 701 Get away to the beautiful Texas Hill Country and enjoy a relaxing stay at the newly renovated Inn at 701. Address: 701 Theissen St., Boerne. Phone: 830-446-1410. THE SUNDAY HOUSE Come enjoy a relaxing stay in this adorable tiny house. Remodeled with reclaimed materials, you will enjoy a unique space. Address: 122 Short St., Boerne. Phone: 210-563-9000. YELLOW IVY HOUSE The Yellow Ivy House sleeps up to 12 guests. This guest rental is just a mile from the Hill Country Mile, and is a great spot to

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MISSION The Boerne Independent School District engages, inspires, and enriches our community through innovative learning experiences. VISION Our community will engage students and adults in a challenging educational environment that inspires creativity and enriches lives for today’s realities and tomorrow’s possibilities. MOTTO Engage. Inspire. Enrich. INFORMATION District address: 235 Johns Road, Boerne Main phone: 830-357-2000 Website: www.boerneisd.net

BOERNE ISD Boerne Independent School District, nestled in the scenic Texas Hill Country, is a “destination district” for families who enjoy Boerne’s unique combination of rural roots, small town atmosphere and easy access to one of America’s largest cities (vibrant San Antonio is 30 miles southeast of Boerne). This supportive Boerne community places a high priority on education, reflected in the reputation for excellence that Boerne ISD has built and sustained through the years. Boerne ISD has an enrollment of more than 9,000 students who attend class at seven elementary schools, three middle schools, two high schools and an alternative campus. Boerne ISD is one of the fastest growing school districts in Texas. Enrollment realities and projections moved the community to pass a bond in 2016 that provides funding for two new elementary schools and a new middle school. With more than 1,000 faculty and staff, Boerne ISD is the largest employer in the community. Our teachers are dedicated professionals whose commitment to excellence is recognized consistently on regional, state and national levels.

COMFORT ISD The Comfort Independent School District is one of the finest school districts in the state of Texas. It is a wonderful place to educate a child, and the environment is made possible by the tremendous parent and community support for its three schools at the elementary, middle and high school levels as well as by a hardworking and dedicated staff. The district takes pride in cultivating hearts and minds. MISSION Comfort ISD ensures all students receive a premier education and ex-

ceed state standards. We desire excellence for all children; find and develop the individual talents of every child; and cultivate hearts and minds by teaching integrity and responsibility and empowering students with knowledge to develop into productive citizens. VISION Excellence through cultivating hearts and minds. INFORMATION District address: 327 High St., Comfort Main phone: 830-995-6400 Website: www.comfort.txed.net GENEVA SCHOOL OF BOERNE The Geneva School of Boerne exists to provide a classical education from a biblical worldview, to equip students for a lifetime of learning, service and leadership to the glory of Jesus Christ. It is a classical and Christian K-12 private school that pursues doing all things with excellence to the glory of God. Educators are dedicated to a Christcentered worldview and to the Geneva mission, locking arms with parents to provide a rigorous and time-tested education. The award-winning and accredited academics, athletics and arts programs uphold the classical ideal by teaching students to recognize what is

good, true and beautiful in every endeavor. Educators teach from a Christcentered worldview — everything students learn and do is evaluated according to the standard of God’s word. Geneva graduates enter the world wellspoken and uniquely equipped to lead as servants, scholars, athletes and artists in their individual contests. Located on 51 beautiful acres in Boerne, just north of San Antonio in the Texas Hill Country, the school provides a place for all students to be known, foster a small-town roll-up-your-sleeves style of family volunteerism to get things done and cultivate an outwardfocused community that actively loves its neighbors both inside and outside the school. Geneva is a welcoming, tight-knit community of people who trust and invest in each other with grace and grit. The school was formed in 1998 and began offering classes in 1999 to 13 students in kindergarten, first and third grade. The first senior class of 19 students graduated in May 2011. Today, Geneva serves about 700 students in grades K-12. INFORMATION Address: 113 Cascade Caverns Road, Boerne Main phone: 830-755-6101 Website: www.genevaschooltx.org

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Cave tours in Kendall County The vast stretches of limestone that honeycomb the Texas Hill Country – and that form part of the aquifers systems, the primary source of water in the region - also house unique geologic formations: living caves. Cascade Caverns, 226 Cascade Caverns Road Exit 543 off I-10, gets its name from its 100-foot waterfall – the grand finale of a one hour guided tour. For more information, call 830755 - 8080 or visit www.cascade caverns.com. Cave Without A Name, 325 Kreutzberg Road, Boerne, is a showcase of fabulous formations

and educational exhibits. Call 830537-4212 or visit www.cavewithout aname.com. Old Tunnel WMA, a manmade structure, is the smallest Wildlife Management Area in Texas, sized 16.1 acres. The abandoned railroad tunnel is home to up to three million Brazilian free-tailed bats from May to October. Visitors watch the bats emerge from the tunnel each night, and nightly educational programs are available. Take IH-10 to Comfort, exit at Hwy. 27, west to the blinking light in town and veer right on Hwy. 87. Turn right on FM 473 and go east for 5 miles. Take Old # 9 Hwy. for 8 miles to the site.

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Fredericksburg, founded by German settlers in 1846, is located in the heart of the Texas Hill Country. Activities include museums, a historic district, a wildflower farm, vineyards and wineries, an herb farm, peach orchards, brew pub, living history farmstead, art galleries, live music, lavender farms, scenic drives, golf and more. Specific attractions include: the National Museum of the Pacific War, the Pioneer Museum Complex, Wildseed Farms, Fredericksburg Herb Farm, Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, Luckenbach, Rockbox Theater and other unique sites. Fredericksburg has over 70 restaurants and bakeries and over 150 shops. For more information about activities, go to visitfredericks burgtx.com, or call 830-997- 6523. Also near Fredericksburg is the LBJ State Park & Historic Site, Hwy. 290 East, 199 State Park Road 52, Stonewall, TX 78671. More information about the Texas Parks and Wildlife facility is available at www.tpwd.state.tx.us/ park/lyndonb-johnson or by calling 830-644-2252. Kerrville, located just 30 miles northwest of Boerne on I-10, also has a busy schedule of events. Headquarters for learning about all there is to do there is the Visitors Center, 2108 Sidney Baker Dr., open seven days a week, or visit www.kerrvilletexascvb.com. For information about more events and attractions, such as the headquarter of James Avery Craftsman and historic downtown Kerrville, visit www.kerrvilletexascvb.com.

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Good to the last bite

Boerne has a wide variety of places that will satisfy each and every appetite as dozens of restaurants, cafes, coffee shops and wineries dot the local landscape. Following is a brief sample of some of the dining establishments around the city as they appeared on The Boerne Star’s weekly food page.

The restaurant is known for its Texas barbecue offerings – brisket, ribs, sausage, turkey, pork and chicken – but also serves other items like meatloaf and enchiladas, which are on the daily special rotation. Prime rib and a tenderloin also are served as are sandwiches and massive baked potatoes.

MAGUE’S CAFÉ 934 N. MAIN ST. Mague’s Café is arguably one of Boerne’s busiest eateries, serving about 1,000 tortillas on an average Saturday. Almost every Tex-Mex classic is offered, from enchiladas to chalupas to a near-endless variety of breakfast tacos. Diners can also order more traditional Mexican fare, such as menudo and tripas.

FRITZE’S 926 N. MAIN ST. A good, old Texas country atmosphere greets guests when they come through the front doors. Country music plays in the background and guests can sit on wooden benches with Texas flag-panted backs. The walls are decorated with western flair.

BUMDOODLER’S 929 N. MAIN ST. When one thinks of Bumdoodlers, he or she may first remember that delicious piece of pie that was made from scratch. Or, the individual might recall the scrumptious sandwich that was made with homemade bread. Either way, the restaurant has been satisfying palates and sweet tooths for generations. The most popular of the 10 or so sandwiches on the menu is the Brainstorm. It features salami, ham, turkey and cheddar and swiss cheeses on a large bun. It’s served with lettuce, tomato, onion, mustard and mayonnaise. Other sandwiches come with roast beef, ham, pastrami, corned beef, salami, turkey or chicken salad. There is also a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Homemade soup also is on the menu with two or three different offerings each day. The most popular is broccoli and cheese, so it is served

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daily. A chef and garden salad also are available and come with homemade dressing. Baked potatoes also are served. Then, of course, there are the desserts. Pies and cheesecakes are hot sellers.

DOG & PONY 1481 S. MAIN ST. Dog & Pony originally opened in 2011 as a nod to the two mascots in town, The Boerne High School Greyhounds and the Boerne Champion High School Chargers. And, the menu includes tributes to those schools, as well as to the Geneva School of Boerne. There is the Greyhound burger, advertised as American with bacon; the Charger burger with swiss cheese, mushrooms and caramelized onions; and the Eagle burger, which is American with a fried egg. There are also appetizers, salads and wraps, main dishes, sides, desserts and a childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s menu. The mascot burgers are very popular, but the best seller is the La Babia burger, which features a half-pound of Texas beef. Main dish selections include chicken fried ribeye, sirloin, grilled salmon, grilled chicken, chicken strips and fried chicken. There is also a salad bar.

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BOERNE TACO HOUSE 209 LOHMANN ST. Boerne Taco House is a popular stopping point for people interested in a fresh, delicious breakfast and lunch. The lunch menu is authentic and features original Mexican cuisine. Only the freshest and high-quality ingredients are used, including the meat for tacos and other dishes. The tortillas are made fresh in-house. Popular menu choices are street tacos, green chili chicken enchiladas, piratas and Ceviche.

SODA POPS 103 N. MAIN ST. Whether itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a classic burger or a classic banana split, Soda Pops has something for everyone.

The retro 1950s diner that once was a gasoline station opened in 2010. The next door Sugar Shack arrived in 2013. The food menu features fresh burgers, hot dogs, ham and cheese, BLTs and fish sandwiches. Everything is fresh. Popular sides include fries, tater tots and onion rings. The Magnum burger is a best seller. It features double meat, double cheese and a Jalapeno bun. The Sugar Shack features hand-blended milkshakes, hand-dipped ice cream and other goodies. There are always eight ice cream flavors to choose from, with two of them being specialty flavors that rotate throughout the year. Waffle cones are homemade. And, a cup of coffee only costs 5 cents. Some specialty candies also are sold.

259 BRANTLEY BISTRO 259 S. MAIN ST. The atmosphere at 259 Brantley’s Bistro centers on family and is located in the Olde Towne section of Boerne. It is known for its farmfresh items and features local, clean organic food featuring fresh Texas products. The bistro is a Go Texan restaurant. The Go Texan campaign began in 1999 to focus on the state’s agricultural products. Its purpose is to encourage consumers to seek and purchase Texas-made products. The lunch menu features various salads, burgers and sandwiches, including a daily special. The best seller is an axis burger, made with fresh venison. The bistro also serves items like lamb sliders, a half-pound burger, shrimp po boy, chicken breast and turkey, Cuban or Bonnie panino. Dinner selections include ribeye, pork chops, chicken, shrimp, wild boar schnitzel, fresh fix and a mixed grill that features quail, tenderloin and sausage. There also is a Sunday brunch that offers salads, sandwiches and breakfast items like eggs benedict and quiche.

KLEIN SMOKEHOUSE 342 N. MAIN ST. Klein Smokehaus continues to satisfy customers by providing fresh, smoked meats with a deer processing business on the side. The top seller at Klein’s is brisket but chopped barbecue, chicken, smoked turkey, pulled pork and pork ribs also are offered. The chopped barbecue features a brisket and turkey mix. Sides include cole slaw, broccoli salad, potato salad, pinto beans, macaroni and cheese and creamed corn. Fresh sausage, bacon and other meats are packaged for purchase at the front counter. On average, Klein’s sells about 350 pounds of brisket, its top meat, per month. HUNGRY HORSE 109 SAUNDERS ST. Whether the appetite is large or small, the Hungry Horse restaurant can accommodate and has been doing so in Boerne since 1993. The restaurant serves wholesome, authentic homestyle meals with a touch of southern flavor. The menu offers a variety of appetizers, salads, “Texas traditions,”

burgers, sandwiches, steaks, seafood and other entrees. With many selections, people can order a large portion, regular portion or a “pony” portion. The three most popular selections are chicken fried steak, fried catfish and burgers. Besides the regular menu, Hungry Horse also offers various casseroles, which can feed as many as 20 people per order.

INFERNOS 1540 RIVER ROAD Zesty is the word used to describe what sets Infernos Pizza aside from the rest. The restaurant uses a wood-fired method to add flavor to its pizzas and uses its trademarked and signature Scorpion Pepper to add the zest, if preferred. Everything is made from scratch – whether it’s a sauces, breads and crusts, sandwich, salad, dressings or other menu items. And the crust is made from “high-end” flour with live yeast. The restaurant also offers

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gluten-free and cauliflower crusts. The specialty pizza is the Infernos, complete with Scorpion Pepper sausage, a tomato medley, basil and shaved Parmesan cheese. Other big sellers are the Big Mac and the Pulled Pork ‘n Mac. Customers can create their own pie with various meats, toppings and cheeses. Popular sandwiches include the Mac ‘n Cheese Pulled Pork and the Stupid Good Pig Wrap. There also is a Rueben, Philly cheesesteak and sliders. Some favorites among salads are the Caprese salad and the Classic Caesar salad.

SMOKEY MO’S 1685 RIVER ROAD Smokey Mo’s BBQ is working hard to create a family-friendly place that serves good, fresh food. The restaurant specializes in barbecued meats, including brisket, turkey, chicken, sausage, pork and ribs – or literally something for everyone. Almost all of the meat served is Texas bred. Brisket and turkey are the two most popular selections, followed closely by sausage, which comes in regular and jalapeno. The brisket comes in two different cuts – marbled and lean. The restaurant uses homemade sauce – regular and spicy – and a special spice rub to add extra flavor. Both are available to purchase at the counter. It also offers various sides, including potato salad, cole slaw, pinto beans, green beans, buttered potatoes, creamed corn and macaroni and cheese. Meats are available in sandwiches, plates and to go by the pound. All desserts are homemade. Smokey Mo’s also offers breakfast daily. Customers can order tacos, wraps, biscuits and gravy and a breakfast bowl. A daily special is served Monday through Friday. Selections vary from a combo plate, Frito pie, chicken, chopped meat baked potato and pork loin. Catering is available for parties of 10 or more.

BOERNE GRILL 141 S. MAIN ST. The quaint Boerne Grill offers breakfast, lunch and a great place to hang out and have great conversation. It’s known for its fresh, homemade food that’s made from scratch daily. But, it’s also known for its atmosphere. Boerne Grill serves everything from full breakfasts and sandwiches to homemade ice cream. The breakfast menu features various egg and meat plates, sandwiches, tacos, omelets and pancakes, waffles and French toast. A specialty item is The Colonels French toast, an old family recipe. It features sourdough dipped in cinnamon butter and corn flakes, and it’s served with two eggs and bacon or sausage. Benedicts, quesadillas and sliders also are popular morning choices. Pastries and other sweets are made fresh and served daily. Fresh coffee is served daily and includes a regular, robust and flavored coffee, as well as cappuccinos, lattes and other specialty drinks. Coffee refills are free. The lunch menu has cold, grilled and chicken sandwiches, burgers, soups, salads and wraps. For dessert, there’s the homemade ice cream which comes in a variety of flavors. Rice said he usually makes a new batch of ice cream about every other week, depending on when a particular flavor runs out.

LITTLE GRETEL 518 RIVER ROAD The Little Gretel is more than a restaurant. It’s a way of life, a dream for customers and a realization for the ownership. The restaurant offers Bavarian cuisine and specializes in authentic Czechoslovakian dishes, traditional German selections and classic American favorites. As far as popular selections, the top Czech dish is sauerbraten, a type of pot roast that can be prepared with a variety of meats. The dish is served with Czechoslovakian bread dumplings with a creamy root vegetable sauce. The Vienna style schnitzel also is a top seller. It is served with Czech potato salad, braised red cabbage and lemon. Little Gretel also offers various sausages, meatloaf, fish and duck as lunch and dinner selections as well as a variety of sandwiches and burgers. Pork chops, filet, chicken and pasta are on the dinner menu with the Czech and German offerings. As far as sweets, Czech kolaches, fruit dumplings and apple strudel are top sellers. The restaurant also serves breakfast and offers eggs, meats, omelets, lox, buttermilk pancakes and pastries.

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FARMERS MARKET AT THE CIBOLO Every Saturday, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM @ Historic Herff Farm Shop fresh local produce, farm fresh eggs, breads, jams, jellies, local honey and Texas Hill Country arts and crafts at the historic Herff Farm at the Cibolo Nature Center in Boerne. Enjoy free live music, gardening classes, cooking demonstrations and children’s craft activities, too. This popular Texas Hill Country outdoor farmers market will be open to the public every Saturday from March through November. TEXAS HILL COUNTRY INVITATIONAL FINE ART SHOW AND SALE October 19, 2019, 10:00 AM - October 20, 2019, 5:00 PM @ The AgriCultural Boerne Professional Artists and Hill Country Council of the Arts presents the 16th Annual Texas Hill Country Invitational Fine Art Show and Sale. The show will include six nationally acclaimed artists as well as recognized regional and area artists. Unique one-of-a-kind pieces of art will be available for purchase during the sale. 1905 FARMERS MARKET Every Wednesday, 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ Kendall County Fairgrounds Come and enjoy this open-air farmers market each Wednesday from 3PM7PM! You’ll find locally grown produce, locally raised meats, fresh-caught seafood, baked goods, health and beauty products, and so much more! THE ALL BRITISH CAR DAY October 26, 2019, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM All British Car owners are welcome to participate with their car(s). Popularity voting by entrants for cars in all classes and for Best of Show. Awards will be presented to the most popular vehicles in each class. This event is free and open to the public for spectators! Entry fee for participants is $20 for pre-registering by mail before October 20, 2019. The fee will be $25 for those registering at the show. A limited number of event tee shirts will available, and may be pre-ordered on the registration form to ensure your size will be available. BOERNE BOO October 26, 2019, 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ Patrick Heath Public Library Join us for a ghoulish good time at Boerne Boo. We’ll have several activities to entertain people of all ages. Outspook the competition at the Costume Contest, where creepiness and creativity win. BOERNE BOO CELEBRATION October 26, 2019, 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Come celebrate Halloween with the City! Mule Rides * Balloon Sculptor * Face Painting * Arts & Crafts * Bounce House * Trunk or Treat * Costume Contest * Boo Cycle Contest Boo Cycle Contest - Decorate your bicycles for a Halloween Parade with prizes. Adults and children are welcome to participate.

HOT ROD NIGHT October 26, 2019, 6:30 PM @ Soda Pops Patio Grille and Bar Live Music! Classic Cars & Hot Rods Cruise In! Hot Rod Saturday Nights are reminiscent of Old Fashioned Americana Street Parties...A gathering place for old and new friends. A live music band always take the stage! Dates are subject to change due to weather. CONCERT IN THE CAVE - THE HAUNTED SHOW October 26, 2019, 7:00 PM The Rahim Quazi Trio returns with a wonderfully eerie evening in the Queen’s Throne Room. Just before Halloween, the cave will be haunted by the expert weaving of tale and song – both classical and jazz - such as Moonlight Sonata (played in total darkness), Theme from Young Frankenstein, A Nightmare before Christmas, Danse Macabre and similar songs plus the haunting melodies from Rahim Quazi’s CD, Ghost Hunting, which was on the ballot for a Grammy Award.

NOVEMBER BOERNE HANDMADE MARKET November 1, 2019, 6:30 PM - November 2, 2019, 5:00 PM Boerne Handmade Market is a biannual, two-day event (November 1st and 2nd) boasting creative and new vendors, selling all handmade items (no cutco/ scentsy). The vendors range from bath and body products to home decor to children’s items and even food items. They strive to bring new vendors to each market, and also bring back everyone’s favorites from past markets. This special VIP evening event (Friday night) will include drinks, dessert, live music, giveaways and more!

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ibles and remembrances of the past to modern innovations that will bring a smile of wonder to those who stroll past. Begin welcoming in the holiday spirit at this special Market Days event that will have a holiday twist! KUHLMANN-KING MUSEUM TOUR November 9, 2019, 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM @ Kuhlmann-King Museum The Kuhlmann-King house gives the public the opportunity to step back in time to see what a historic Boerne home looked like “way back when”. Open every Second Saturday of each month from 12PM-3PM. Please email to schedule a personalized tour. SECOND SATURDAY BLUEGRASS JAM November 9, 2019, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM @ The AgriCultural Museum Every second Saturday of the month, bring your instrument and play along, or just come to listen to the Bluegrass Jam at The AgriCultural! (Formerly the Agricultural Heritage Museum) This event is free and open to the public. CONCERT IN THE CAVE November 9, 2019, 7:00 PM Enhanced by the dynamic acoustics and nature’s beautiful backdrop, Fredericksburg Music Festival on Tour performs in the Queen’s Throne Room at the Cave Without A Name. Experience the seductive tango music of Argentinian composer Astor Piazzolla, famous for creating the Neuvo Tango genre, an exotic intertwining of South American tango, Jazz and Classical styles. Along with familiar movie tunes from Scent of a Woman and The Phantom of the Opera. FALL HARVEST FESTIVAL November 16, 2019, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM @ Historic Herff Farm This is the Cibolo Nature Center’s way of celebrating Boerne being rooted in the past and growing toward the future! This will include everything you love about the regularly schedule Farmers Market at the Cibolo events, but it will also include hands-on activities, workshops, food trucks and live animals! Attendees can expect a chicken meet-and-greet, mule-cart rides, a live cow milking demonstration, beekeeping and mycology(mushroom) demonstrations and much more. Tabling vendors will include Wallflower Farms, Compost Queens, and the Boerne Fire Department. Come out and enjoy this agriculturally-based fall festival! A THIRST FOR NATURE EVENT November 21, 2019, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Every third Thursday of the month, the Cibolo Nature Center hosts a specially themed Thirst for Nature event where you can learn about the different plant and wildlife of Boerne and the Hill Country’s surrounding areas. Sip on an adult beverage made to match the theme for that month for those who are of age, or choose the non-alcoholic version for the kiddos! BOERNE FALL ANTIQUES SHOW November 23, 2019, 11:00 AM - November 24, 2019, 5:00 PM @ Kendall County Fairgrounds

This show features exhibitor booths overflowing with the finest American antiques found in the market today. Exhibitors gather their treasures from the estates of this great country and save their best for this nationally acclaimed antiques show. Collectors from all over the state, as well as many from out of state, find real antiques - no reproductions or imports - to add to their collections or decorate their homes. Fine antiques add a touch of elegance to any home and coordinate perfectly with any decorating scheme. Find country furniture, baskets, stoneware, glassware, jewelry, textiles, early paper, toys, silver, quilts, pewter, American oak, southwestern and so much more! This prestigious show is sure to have something for every antiques collector. Don’t miss it! DICKENS ON MAIN November 29, 2019, 4:00 PM - November 30, 2019, 10:00 PM In 1999, a group of shopkeepers in downtown Boerne united to create a Christmas event that would bring the community together, promote local shopping and celebrate the holidays with old-fashioned traditions and favorites. Now, 20 years later, Dickens on Main has become the Hill Country’s premiere two-day holiday event, transforming the Hill Country Mile into a vintage Christmas wonderland, complete with five villages, beautiful holiday lights, snow along Main street and an entertainment lineup sure to delight the whole family. Celebrate 20 years of Christmas cheer in downtown Boerne, Texas! CONCERT IN THE CAVE - SOUNDS OF THE SEASON November 30, 2019, 7:00 PM Enjoy Tinsel - an a’Cappella quartet - for sounds of the Christmas Season with contemporary classics and beloved carols. Described as sleek, sophisticated, and distinctive, Tinsel is not your average group of Christmas carolers. Within their roster of professional singers are Grammy®-winners and classically trained vocalists. They entertain audiences with style and distinction. From classical to contemporary, Tinsel’s original arrangements of holiday favorites sparkle with sophistication while respecting tradition and cherished memories.

DECEMBER REGULAR QUARTERLY MEETING OF THE CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU ADVISORY BOARD December 3, 2019, 4:00 PM A WALK THROUGH BETHLEHEM December 3, 2019, 6:00 PM - December 4, 2019, 7:30 PM @ St. Helena’s Episcopal Church Take a walk through Bethlehem and experience the camels, Roman soldiers, townspeople, music, angels, and more - much like Mary and Joseph experienced it when Christ was born. This event is FREE and open to the public. The city gates open at 6:00pm and 7:30pm each night.

1905 FARMERS MARKET Every Wednesday, 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ Kendall County Fairgrounds Come and enjoy this open-air farmers market each Wednesday from 3PM7PM! You’ll find locally grown produce, locally raised meats, fresh-caught seafood, baked goods, health and beauty products, and so much more!

THE CHRISTMAS TOWN December 6, 2019, 6:00 PM - December 7, 2019, 9:00 PM @ Vanguard Christian Institute This unique experience is sure to bring the entire family back to the true spirit of the season! The Christmas Town includes live Christmas music, hayrides, the town of Bethlehem on the

night of Christ’s birth, courtyard of lights including a 30-ft walk through Star of Bethlehem and an 18-ft suspended Angel Gabriel (Both built be the Vanguard Shop Class), an entire interactive area just for kids with a Gingerbread Forest of decorated trees and a 24 foot Gingerbread house, comfort foods, sweets and so much more. Enjoy the meaningful traditions of the season. Sit outdoors with free hot cocoa or coffee listening to Christmas music and sing along with Christmas carols! Snap a family holiday picture in the Christmas decor or the tunnel of lights and create memories to last a lifetime. Go home at the end of the night with renewed Christmas joy to spread the spirit of the season! OMA’S CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR December 7, 2019, 9:00 AM - December 8, 2019, 4:00 PM @ Kendall County Fairgrounds For more than 35 years. Oma’s Christmas Craft Fair has been a part of the Kendall County Fair Association! Vendors come to Oma’s Christmas Craft Fair to share their talents for arts and crafts! Enjoy gift shopping, concessions, photos with Santa, and more! WEIHNACHTS PARADE December 7, 2019, 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM The Weihnachts Parade is a long standing Boerne Christmas tradition. 2019 will be the 33rd anniversary. Up to 100 lit entries travel Main Street. The parade is always on the first Saturday of December and starts at 6:00pm. The parade will travel North to South

beginning at Frederick Street (by the Fire House) and will end at River Road. BOERNE CONCERT BAND: CHRISTMAS CONCERT December 8, 2019, 6:00 PM @ Boerne High School Auditorium The Boerne Concert Band is a nonprofit organization providing a venue for local musicians to present popular music in concert for family oriented audiences to enjoy. This will be an evening of your favorite Christmas tunes, and it is a performance that is sure to warm your heart and put you in the holiday spirit! PARADE OF LIGHTS CONTEST December 11, 2019, 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM @ Various locations around the City of Boerne This is a Christmas decorating contest for homes and businesses. You must register online in order to be entered in for the judging. Bundle up and hop in the car with family and friends and enjoy the light show. A Map to all entrants in the Parade of Lights will be posted before 12/11/2019 THE CHRISTMAS TOWN December 13, 2019, 6:00 PM - December 14, 2019, 9:00 PM @ Vanguard Christian Institute This unique experience is sure to bring the entire family back to the true spirit of the season! The Christmas Town includes live Christmas music, hayrides, the town of Bethlehem on the night of Christ’s birth, courtyard of lights including a 30-ft walk through Star of Bethlehem and an 18-ft suspended Angel Gabriel (Both built be the Vanguard

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Shop Class), an entire interactive area just for kids with a Gingerbread Forest of decorated trees and a 24 foot Gingerbread house, comfort foods, sweets and so much more. Enjoy the meaningful traditions of the season. Sit outdoors with free hot cocoa or coffee listening to Christmas music and sing along with Christmas carols! Snap a family holiday picture in the Christmas decor or the tunnel of lights and create memories to last a lifetime. Go home at the end of the night with renewed Christmas joy to spread the spirit of the season! CHRISTMAS MARKET DAYS December 14, 2019, 10:00 AM - December 15, 2019, 4:00 PM @ Saturday10am-5pm & Sunday 10am-4pm Since 1850, Main Plaza has been a center point of trade for the people of Boerne. In the present day, on the second weekend of every month, Main Plaza is home to a magical outdoor market that blends the traditions of the Texas Hill Country with the creations of today’s culture. Hundreds of festive booths display everything from collectibles and remembrances of the past to modern innovations that will bring a smile of wonder to those who stroll past. Scrumptious food and captivating music top the experience and delight the senses. SECOND SATURDAY BLUEGRASS JAM December 14, 2019, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM @ The AgriCultural Museum Every second Saturday of the month, bring your instrument and play along, or just come to listen to the Bluegrass Jam at The AgriCultural! (Formerly the Agricultural Heritage Museum) This event is free and open to the public. BOERNE PERFORMING ARTS: CHRISTMAS WITH THE 5 BROWNS December 19, 2019, 7:30 PM @ Boerne Champion High School Auditorium THE 5 BROWNS are delivering on their dream to wake up classical music by introducing it to the widest, largest and most excited audience they can find. Whether performing individually or together in various combinations, these five siblings reveal a deep connection to the intent of their material while bringing a fresh energy and dynamic character to the color and tonal spectrum of their sound. One family, five pianos and 50 fingers add up to the biggest classical music sensation in years! COWBOY CHRISTMAS MARKET DAYS December 21, 2019, 10:00 AM - December 22, 2019, 4:00 PM @ Saturday10am-5pm & Sunday 10am-4pm Finish your last second Christmas shopping at the Cowboy Christmas Market Days! Since 1850, Main Plaza has been a center point of trade for the people of Boerne. In the present day, on the second weekend of every month, Main Plaza is home to a magical outdoor market that blends the traditions of the Texas Hill Country with the creations of today’s culture. Hundreds of festive booths display everything from collect-

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ibles and remembrances of the past to modern innovations that will bring a smile of wonder to those who stroll past. Scrumptious food and captivating music top the experience and delight the senses. WINTER SOLSTICE CELEBRATION CIRCLE December 21, 2019, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM @ Cave Without A Name Enjoy an eclectic concert of Holiday music celebrating the Winter Solstice,

to modern innovations that will bring a smile of wonder to those who stroll past. KUHLMANN-KING MUSEUM TOUR January 11, 2020, 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM @ Kuhlmann-King Museum The Kuhlmann-King house gives the public the opportunity to step back in time to see what a historic Boerne home looked like “way back when”. Open every Second Saturday of each month from 12PM-3PM. Please email to schedule a personalized tour.

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SECOND SATURDAY BLUEGRASS JAM January 11, 2020, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM @ The AgriCultural Museum Every second Saturday of the month, bring your instrument and play along, or just come to listen to the Bluegrass Jam at The AgriCultural! (Formerly the Agricultural Heritage Museum) This event is free and open to the public. 1905 FARMERS MARKET January 15, 2020, 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ Kendall County Fairgrounds Come and enjoy this open-air farmers market each Wednesday from 3PM7PM! You’ll find locally grown produce, locally raised meats, fresh-caught seafood, baked goods, health and beauty products, and so much more! A THIRST FOR NATURE EVENT January 16, 2020, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Every third Thursday of the month, the Cibolo Nature Center hosts a specially themed Thirst for Nature event where you can learn about the different plant and wildlife of Boerne and the Hill Country’s surrounding areas. Sip on an adult beverage made to match the theme for that month for those who are of age, or choose the non-alcoholic version for the kiddos! BOERNE PERFORMING ARTS: VOCTAVE January 30, 2020, 7:30 PM @ Boerne Champion High School Auditorium This 11-member a cappella group

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JANUARY 1905 FARMERS MARKET Every Wednesday 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ Kendall County Fairgrounds Come and enjoy this open-air farmers market each Wednesday from 3PM7PM! You’ll find locally grown produce, locally raised meats, fresh-caught seafood, baked goods, health and beauty products, and so much more! KENDALL COUNTY JR. LIVESTOCK SHOW AND SALE J a n u a r y 5 , 2 0 2 0 - J a n u ary 11, 2020 @ Kendall County Youth Ag and Equestrian Center Sunday, January 5th - Poultry and Ag Mechanics Friday, January 10th Market lambs, goats, steers, and hogs Saturday, January 11th - Sale! BOERNE MARKET DAYS January 11, 2020, 10:00 AM - January 12, 2020, 4:00 PM @ Main Plaza Since 1850, Main Plaza has been a center point of trade for the people of Boerne. In the present day, on the second weekend of every month, Main Plaza is home to a magical outdoor market that blends the traditions of the Texas Hill Country with the creations of today’s culture. Hundreds of festive booths display everything from collectibles and remembrances of the past

FEBRUARY 1905 FARMERS MARKET Every Wednesday, 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ Kendall County Fairgrounds Come and enjoy this open-air farmers market each Wednesday from 3PM7PM! You’ll find locally grown produce, locally raised meats, fresh-caught seafood, baked goods, health and beauty products, and so much more! BOERNE MARKET DAYS February 8, 2020, 10:00 AM - February 9, 2020, 4:00 PM @ Main Plaza Since 1850, Main Plaza has been a center point of trade for the people of Boerne. In the present day, on the second weekend of every month, Main Plaza is home to a magical outdoor market that blends the traditions of the Texas Hill Country with the creations of today’s culture. Hundreds of festive booths display everything from collectibles and remembrances of the past to modern innovations that will bring a smile of wonder to those who stroll past. KUHLMANN-KING MUSEUM TOUR February 8, 2020, 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM @ Kuhlmann-King Museum The Kuhlmann-King house gives the public the opportunity to step back in time to see what a historic Boerne home looked like “way back when”. Open every Second Saturday of each month from 12PM-3PM. Please email to schedule a personalized tour.

SECOND SATURDAY BLUEGRASS JAM February 8, 2020, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM @ The AgriCultural Museum Every second Saturday of the month, bring your instrument and play along, or just come to listen to the Bluegrass Jam at The AgriCultural! (Formerly the Agricultural Heritage Museum) This event is free and open to the public. A THIRST FOR NATURE EVENT February 20, 2020, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Every third Thursday of the month, the Cibolo Nature Center hosts a specially themed Thirst for Nature event where you can learn about the different plant and wildlife of Boerne and the Hill Country’s surrounding areas. Sip on an adult beverage made to match the theme for that month for those who are of age, or choose the non-alcoholic version for the kiddos! BOERNE SPRING ANTIQUES SHOW February 22, 2020, 10:00 AM - February 23, 2020, 4:00 PM @ Kendall County Fairgrounds This show features exhibitor booths overflowing with the finest American antiques found in the market today. Exhibitors gather their treasures from the estates of this great country and save their best for this nationally acclaimed antiques show. Collectors from all over the state, as well as many from out of state, find real antiques - no reproductions or imports - to add to their collections or decorate their homes. Fine antiques

add a touch of elegance to any home and coordinate perfectly with any decorating scheme. The show also features country furniture, baskets, stoneware, glassware, jewelry, textiles, early paper, toys, silver, quilts, pewter, American oak, southwestern and so much more! This prestigious and lovely antiques show is sure to have something for every antiques collector. Don’t miss it! JUST BETWEEN FRIENDS SALE February 27, 2020, 9:00 AM - February 29, 2020, 3:00 PM @ Kendall County Fairgrounds Just Between Friends (JBF) is an international franchise system of consignment sales events which started in 2004. Wonderful deals on infant and children’s clothing, gear and toys as well as maternity wear for women. Cash or card accepted. Bring your own bag, basket, wagon, etc. Children and strollers welcome.

MARCH 1905 FARMERS MARKET Every Wednesday, 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ Kendall County Fairgrounds Come and enjoy this open-air farmers market each Wednesday from 3PM-7PM! You’ll find locally grown produce, locally raised meats, freshcaught seafood, baked goods, health and beauty products, and so much more! KUHLMANN-KING MUSEUM TOUR March 14, 2020, 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM @ Kuhlmann-King Museum The Kuhlmann-King house gives the public the opportunity to step back in time to see what a historic Boerne home looked like “way back when”. Open every Second Saturday of each month from 12PM-3PM. Please email to schedule a personalized tour.

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SECOND SATURDAY BLUEGRASS JAM March 14, 2020, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM @ The AgriCultural Museum Every second Saturday of the month, bring your instrument and play along, or just come to listen to the Bluegrass Jam at The AgriCultural! (Formerly the Agricultural Heritage Museum) This event is free and open to the public. BOERNE PERFORMING ARTS: THE TAP PACK March 17, 2020, 7:30 PM @ Boerne Champion High School Auditorium Inspired by the infamous “Rat Pack”, the famous talents of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Junior, THE TAP PACK is a highenergy performance of mind-blowing tap dancing, smooth vocals, a swinging live jazz band and witty on-stage banter. This new, highly entertaining act, features five of Australia’s finest tap dancing performers that storm the stage bringing a new, invigorating energy to a timeless style. A THIRST FOR NATURE EVENT March 19, 2020, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Every third Thursday of the month, the Cibolo Nature Center hosts a specially themed Thirst for Nature event where you can learn about the different plant and wildlife of Boerne and the Hill Country’s surrounding areas. Sip on an adult beverage made to match the theme for that month for those who are of age, or choose the non-alcoholic version for the kiddos!

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Take a Driving Tour in the Hills Make Boerne your headquarters for day trips through the countryside 30.4 Boerne City Lake - Kendall County’s only lake NORTH TOUR (right). Exit at Boerne business exit, take the frontage (33 MILES) Start at north end of Main St. (Hwy. 87, northbound) at traffic light. Start mileage count here. 0.3 Kendall County EMS building (right) 0.4 (Turn right onto FM 1376) 3.4 Walnut Grove Road (left) 4.7 Remains of old Walnut Grove Resort Ranch still visible, one of Texas’ better known resorts in late 1890’s (left) 7.6 Wasp Creek 7.9 Wasp Creek School - original part still present, but converted into residence (left) 11.0 Ottmar Von Behr’s Homestead - in National Register as Historical District 11.1 Guadalupe River 11.9 Intersection of FM 473 (right) 12.1 East Sister Creek 12.2 Sisterdale - First known as Zink’s Settlement, named for Nicholas Zink who settled in 1847 12.3 Sister Creek Winery (left) 12.5 Lohrbeer House* - Built in 1897 (left) 12.6 Old Dance Hall (left) 12.7 Old school house (right) 12.9 Cemetery (right) Turn left at intersection of FM 473. Dr. Kapp’s Hydropathic Clinic (entrance 12.7 miles on right). Sisterdale. On the National Register as an Historical District. West Sister Creek 15.9 Turn left on Waring-Sisterdale Road (no signs). 18.2 Guadalupe River 20.1 Mira Sol Girl Scout Camp owned by Alamo Area Council of Girl Scouts (left). 20.5 Waring - community created in 1888. First known as Windsor, later changed to Waringford and finally Waring. Baptist Church, general store, post office, Waring school* makeup historic town. Just outside Waring is old Windsor Stage Stop, built in 1860s to accommodate overnight stagecoach travelers. 20.6 Railroad Depot (right) 22.7 Joshua Creek 23.9 Welfare - first known as Bon Ton. Like Waring Welfare was cut off with completion of Hwy. 87 and later IH-10, bypassing these small German settlements. 24.1 Railroad Depot (right) 24.1 Old Welfare School (left) 25.3 Nicolaus Zink Home* - built in 1868. Zink selected to lead group of German immigrants overseas to establish settlements on Texas Land Grant, buried in unmarked grave on this property. 26.2 Turn left 26.5 Nelson City - named for Nelson family farmers and ranchers, who operated automotive garage, filling station and lunch stand. Po-Po Restaurant built in 1929 first as dance hall. 27.0 Turn right off of IH-I0 frontage road - go under IH-10 overpass 27.5 Enter IH-10 30.2 Site of Andrew Jackson Potter’s Home (18681883). Potter, a Methodist minister for 30 years, traveled the Texas frontier, preaching in saloons, the only public buildings in the early settlements (left)

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road. 31.0 Take Boerne exit to Hwy. 87 32.0 Ernest/Walter Pfeiffer Home - in 1974 the Pfeiffers received Texas State Family Land Heritage Award for owning and operating same agricultural land for over 100 years 32.9 Traffic Light (Main Street).

EAST TOUR (45 MILES) Turn east off Main St. at the Cibolo Creek Bridge. Start your mileage count. 0.3 Cibolo Creek Dam - site of Boerne’s first business, the Dietert Saw and Grist Mill (right). 0.9 Agricultural Heritage Center - museum of antique farm equipment - Open Saturdays, 10 to 4 (right). 0.9 Boerne City Park & Cibolo Nature Center (right). 1.1 Herff Park - home to Kendall County Fair on Labor Day weekend (right). 6.6 Pleasant Valley School - now used for Community Center (left). 7.2 Cecil Smith’s Polo Field - home of America’s most famous polo player and training site for polo ponies (right) 10.0 Bergheim General Store* - old general store (right) which has been in the same family since 1900, and O'Briens Restaurant (left) 10.5 Turn left on FM 3351 11.0 Smith Cemetery - family-owned cemetery (right) 14.7 Old Schiller Post Office and site of first Bergheim General Store - located on Cielo Ranch. 15.0 Guadalupe River - old charcoal burners were active in this area. 19.1 Curry Creek. 21.0 Rawls Creek. 21.9 Kendalia* - town first known as Bech’s Flat, but later changed. Named after George Wilkins Kendall. Many historic buildings in Kendalia including Kendall Community Church,* Old Lawhon General Store, log cabin Elbel General Store, dance hall and Kendalia Library with historical marker for George Wilkins Kendall. Turn left on FM 473 (left) 25.8 Shepard’s Creek & schoolhouse. 26.9 Dry Creek. 28.0 Curry Creek. 29.3 FM 474 intersects (left) Turn here. 36.3 Guadalupe River. 37.2 Guadalupe River Ranch (left). 38.6 Kreutzberg Road (left). Optional Tour (approximately 10 miles) Turn left on Kreutzberg Rd. Pass Kreutzberg Shooting Club and School which dates back almost 100 years. On top of hill behind shooting club building is large cross erected by Joseph V. Phillip in 1847, used as landmark for the area. Kreutzberg (German for Cross Mountain ) (left). Alzafar Shrine Camp (left) and Cave Without a Name, one of Texas’ most beautiful caves (right) Return and continue on FM 474 to Boerne 42.2 Malakopf Monument* - monument erected in

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memory of Dr. Ferdinand Ludwig Von Herff, well-known doctor in late 1800s (right) 43.4 Intersection of Adler Road (turn right). 43.9 Kendall County Law Enforcement Center (right). 44.1 Boerne Civic Center - built in 1987. 44.2 Boerne Curington Elementary School - (left). Adler Rd. (will take you back to Main St.

WEST TOUR (10.5 MILES) Turn left off Main St. onto Johns Road (westbound). Start mileage count. 0.2 Henry Fabra Elementary School - dedicated to Henry Fabra, descendant of early settlers (left). 0.2 Boerne Middle School North originally built in 1929 and served as Boerne High School until new high school was built in 1972. 0.3 Cibolo Creek. 0.5 Tusculum - first settlement in Boerne. Located behind Schwope’s Water Well Drilling Company. Settled in 1849 by German immigrants hoping to bring higher standard of living to the United States. Only one stone building remains today. (Not visible from John’s Road). 0.9 Lex Sanitarium*- Lex family home used as sanitarium from 1919 to 1939. Owned and operated by

Emilie Lex (Mrs. Adolph). Boarding house, also for people traveling long distance to visit friends and family members who were parents. Dr. John Francis Nooe, at one time Boerne’s favorite doctor, operated and cared for parents here. Still owned by Lex family. (left - visible only from IH-10). 1.2 IH-l0 Overpass 5.2 Tapatio Springs Golf Resort Country Club - hotel conference center, golf, tennis, restaurant. Return to Main Street by way of John’s Road

SOUTH TOUR (9.5 MILES) Start tour on S. Main St. and Hwy. 46 (Bandera Hwy., southbound) intersection and drive south. Start mileage count here. 0.9 Enter frontage road of IH-10 (left). 2.1 Turn left on Cascade Caverns Rd., follow signs to Cascade Caverns 4.7 Cascade Caverns - 10-acre park, campground and cave. Cavern named for beautiful waterfall which plunges 90 feet. Return to Main Street by way of Cascade Caverns Rd. * Denotes Texas Historical markers. Compiled from Kendall County Historical Commission and Boerne Area Historical Preservation Society records.

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QUILTS CONTINUED FROM • 11 scheduled for March 26-28, 2020. Contact information is 830-796-4360 and the email is gonequiltinllc@gmail. com. Vereins Quilt Guild of Fredericksburg meets at Zion Lutheran Church in Fredericksburg at 9 a.m. on the third Saturday of the month. It offers speakers, workshops, a biennial quilt show in 2020 and supports Child Protective Services. Visit vereinsquiltguild.org for more information. The email contact is president@vereinsquiltguild.org. One Quilt Place is located in Fredericksburg. One Quilt Place offers a wide variety of fabrics for quilters, and it also has a great selection of wool. It carries the HandiQuilter long-arm quilting machine and Accuquilt cutting system. A studio classroom is available and a cottage for retreat visitors. Classes are offered for beginners and advanced quilters. One Quilt Place is part of the Wildflowers All Around Shop Hop (usually coincides with the Bluebonnet Shop Hop) in the spring and the Fall Frolic Shop Hop on September 26-28. Contact information is 830- 990-4140 or email beverly@onequiltplace.com. The website is OneQuiltPlace.com. Wimberley Stitch Studio is located in Wimberley. You can find fabrics, adult and children’s classes, long-arm quilting and precision sharpening at this shop. It has a very large, spacious classroom. The Stitch Studio is a

CIBOLO CONTINUED FROM • 10 Farmers Market at the Cibolo. Held every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (rain or shine) through midDecember, the Farmers Market at the Cibolo also offers educational and cultural events and a place to visit with friends and neighbors. There is always something fun happening at the Market! Admission is free to the Farmers Market at the Herff Farm at the Cibolo Nature Center & Farm. Explore a Texas Hill Country farm listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Sample fresh foods, and enjoy annual festivals and fun workshops for kids and grownups. Friendly pets on leashes are welcome.

Boerne quilter Sara Johnson showing off a completed quilt.

member of the Wildflowers All Around Shop Hop and the Fall Frolic Shop Hop. You can contact the studio at 512-808-0490 or email Wimberleystitchstudio@gmail. com. The website is wimberleystitchstudio.com. Uptown Blanco Textile Studio is located in Blanco. Uptown Blanco is also a member of the Wildflowers All Around Shop Hop and Fall Frolic. Offerings include a wide selection of quilting fabrics, classes and workshops. Contact information is 830-833-1579, extension 3, and the email is ruth@uptownblanco.com. The website is uptownblancotextilestudio.com. If you are new to the Hill Country or just haven’t been aware of the great local quilt shops and guilds in our area, we hope you’ll take the time for a road trip and visit all the ones listed. If you aren’t a quilter, we hope the next time you are in any of the above areas, you stop by and visit. You will be pleasantly surprised. While you’re here, visit the old barn and historic homestead overlooking 60 acres of wild, open lands, marked trails and wildlife habitats. FUN AND FREE CLASSES Children’s and family educational activities are free or for a small donation. Adults can learn at free Saturday workshops and gardening classes. Take a guided trail hike to explore lands where cowboys, Indians, Texas Rangers and ranchers once roamed. Put your toes in the water during outdoor learning adventures on the banks of Cibolo Creek. Check www.cibolo.org to see what classes and activities are currently planned.

Shang Hai Chinese Restaurant

430 W BANDERA RD, SUITE # 1 • BOERNE • 830-249-4982 • SHANGHAIINBOERNE.COM

Serving the surrounding Texas Hill Country in a casual, friendly Atmosphere. Enjoy a quick Lunch or a relaxing Dinner. If you prefer to dine at home, Shang Hai offers a full TAKE- OUT MENU ONLINE for pickup. Home or Office delivery is available via MYTOWN2GO, Call 830-249-4982. We also cater! Please call for more details.

LUNCHEON SPECIALS 11 A.M. - 3 P.M. MON - FRI 11 A.M. - 4 P.M. SAT & SUN

30 FALL/WINTER 2019-2020

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK

MON. - FRI. 11 A.M. - 3 P.M. • 4:30 P.M. - 9:30 P.M. SAT. 11 A.M. - 10:00 P.M. • SUN. 11 A.M. - 9:30 P.M.

LODGING CONTINUED FROM • 7 enjoy large gatherings. Address: 103 Cibolo Bridge Drive, Boerne. Phone: 719-659-5497. HISTORIC STAYS AUGUST HOUSE BED AND BREAKFAST As one of the longest-running bed and breakfasts in Boerne, it is just one block to Main Street for shopping and dining. Address: 109 W. Evergreen St., Boerne. Phone: 888-346-9066. JAMES STREET SUNDAY HOUSE James Street Sunday House is just steps from the best Boerne has to offer in shopping, dining, people watching and numerous activities. Address: 118 James St., Boerne. Phone: 830-446-9811. LEGENDARY TEXAS POLO CLUB AT PHILLIP MANOR SQUARE A luxury boutique bed and breakfast in a historical building dating back to the 1860’s offering 4 guest suites, a saloon Friday and Saturday from 5pm-midnight (closed to the public, guests and private events only), and a one of a kind venue. Address:

706 S. Main St., Boerne. Phone: 830-816-5114. THE KENDALL The history of The Kendall began in 1859 when the center section of the Inn was built as a private home. Today, they are situated directly next to the Main Plaza and looks out over many festivals and celebrations. Address: 128 W. Blanco Road, Boerne. Phone: 830-249-2138. RESORTS JOSHUA CREEK RANCH A private hunting ranch offering year-round sporting clays, fishing and more. Address: 132 Cravey Road, Boerne. Phone: 830-537-5090. TAPATIO SPRINGS HILL COUNTRY RESORT Tapatio Springs Hill Country Resort provides championship level golf facilities among the limestone cliffs, oak trees and clear springs surrounding Boerne. It also offers modern and sophisticated lodging accommodations with access to a heated adult and resort

pools with jacuzzi, a fitness center, hike and bike trails and horseback riding. Address: 1 Resort Way, Boerne. Phone: 855-627-2243. THE BEVY The Bevy, a Doubletree Hotel and Conference Center by Hilton, is a beautiful collection of all things Texas Hill Country. This is a full-service hotel complete with a restaurant, pool, conference center, exercise space and more. Address: 101 Herff Road, Boerne. Phone: 830-816-5606. RV PARKS & CAMPGROUNDS ALAMO FIESTA RV PARK AND CABINS With over 220 full-service sites, Alamo Fiesta RV Resort can handle any type of RV rig combination and companion vehicles! Pets are welcome, and cabins are available. Address: 33000 Interstate 10 W., Boerne. Phone: 830-249-4700. BERGHEIM CAMPGROUNDS AND RIVER OUTFITTERS Bergheim offers RV hookups and primitive sites, as well as camping, kayaking, canoeing and tubing rentals for one of the best Guadalupe River

experiences available. Address: 103 White Water Road, Boerne. Phone: 830-336-2235. CASCADE CAVERNS Enjoy a cave tour through 5 major rooms as well as the onsite gift shop, nature trails, pavilion, and picnic tables. Address: 226 Cascade Caverns Road, Boerne. Phone: 830-755-8080. CAVE WITHOUT A NAME This living cavern hosts 6 major rooms and boasts monthly concerts in the Queen’s Throne Room. Address: 325 Kreutzberg Road, Boerne. Phone: 830-537-4212. GUADALUPE RIVER STATE PARK The closest state park to Boerne. It offers day tripping, overnight camping and RV hookups. Address: 3350 Park Road 31, Boerne. Phone: 830438-2656. TOP OF THE HILL RV RESORT Located on a tiered, high mesa, enjoy great views in all directions. Take advantage of other amenities like their general store, cabins, a clubhouse, fitness room, pool, spa and laundry room. Address: 12 Green Cedar Road, Boerne. Phone: 830-537-3666.

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