WINE & SPIRITS EDITION
OCTOBER 2019
GIRLFRIENDS’
GETAWAY Favorite local spots
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EDITOR’S LETTER
Stop and smell the rosé
It’s my favorite month of the year and my favorite season. It’s fall and it’s October and before you know it we will have cool weather, changing leaves and Halloween. What more could we want? Well, lucky for all the vino lovers, October is also Texas Wine Month. For the October issue we are celebrating all things wine and spirits with cocktails, wine destinations and more. Whether you’re a casual wine lover or a full blown oenophile, I hope you find something to enjoy in these pages. A huge and special thank you to our cover models, Allison Bueché, Caroline Wilson and Caitlin Probandt, for participating in our girls’ day out photoshoot, and thank you to the super talented Bella Shearhart of Bella Photography for taking the amazing pictures. Be sure to look at Bella’s ad on page 8 for more information to book her for all of your photo needs. To read about the best local spots for a girls’ weekend, read Caitlin’s suggestions on page 32. Thank you to our local boutiques, Kerrville Ranch and Pet, Blue Oak Trading Company and Tomé Boutique for participating in our fall fashion section on page 24. Thank you to all of our contributors, photographers and community members who had even one part to do with this October issue.
The Hill Country is full of some of the kindest and most helpful people and they are part of what make this magazine successful. I take pride in involving our neighbors in creating a publication for our community, so that our readers will see the places and faces they love tucked in the pages of each issue. I welcome you all to explore the rest of this magazine and find something that will interest each and every one of you. On page 27, see our map of wineries, breweries and distilleries in the Hill Country and plan your October visits while the weather is nice and the drinks are flowing. On page 36, read the piece by Stacy Whittemore, a local cooking coach and blogger, to learn what wines work best in what recipes and how to make your own charcuterie board for you upcoming holiday parties. To learn tips on how to restyle or redesign your home read, page 42 of our Your Home section. If you’re interested in keeping up with the magazine online, check out our Instagram page @txhillcountry_culture and Facebook at Texas Hill Country Culture. Thanks again and happy reading!
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ON THE COVER Photos by Bella Shearhart of Bella Photography Cover Models from left: Allison Bueché, Caroline Wilson and Caitlin Probandt Location: 4.0 Cellars, 10354 E, 5761, US-290, Fredericksburg, Read about the perfect girls’ weekend in The Hill Country by Caitlin Probandt on page 32.
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GIRLS' WEEKEND Visit this local's favorite weekend spots
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GET IN THE 'SPIRIT' The best fall cocktails from Hill Country Distillers
COOKING WITH WINE Learn the best wines to include for each dish
40 OKTOBERFEST Look forward to the sounds of this annual local event
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EVENT PICKS October activities
12 GET TO KNOW Sommelier 16 WELLNESS Get cozy with Hygge 18 MUSE Yellow Door Paint and sip
20 TRAVEL Visit Giverny, France 24 FASHION Colors to look for this fall 52
SWEET & SAVORY Turtle Creek Olives and Vines, olive oil
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OUT & ABOUT Museum of Western Art
Your Home 42 RENEW AND RESTORE Tips on how to refresh your style
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PUMPKIN DIY Decorate for fall with these tips
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Kathy Sears Hall is a Kerrville native and graduate of Tivy High School. She is a Cooper Institute Personal Trainer and is licensed to teach Pilates and Zumba. She holds an accounting degree from the University of Texas and spent 27 years in the energy industry. She now enjoys being back home and working with her father, husband and staff at The Center for Fitness, a business her mother started over 40 years ago.
Sandra Lane - 3
Sandra Lane is a fourth-generation Texan who has written for newspapers, trade journals and corporate communications. She has written extensively about real estate and mortgage banking as well as high-tech industries. She has a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of North Texas. A native of the Dallas-Fort Worth area, she moved to Kerrville in 2013.
Allison Bueché - 5
Allison Bueché is a Hill Country native who is a marketer by day and loves playing with flowers, crafting, puppies, long runs and anything involving wine at night. Read her helpful tips on DIY decorations.
Jenna Carpenter - 7
Jenna Carpenter is the communications coordinator for Presbyterian Mo-Ranch Assembly. Before going into public relations, she worked at several newspapers, including The Kerrville Daily Times, The Castroville News Bulletin and The Medina Valley Times, the Garden Island Newspaper, on the island of Kauai, in Hawaii, and The St. Augustine Record, in St. Augustine, Florida. She loves to travel and is planning a trip to Alaska in 2020.
Caitlin Probandt - 8
Caitlin Probandt has resided in Kerrville for the past 10 years and now considers herself a Kerrville native. She works as a Realtor at Century 21 The Hills Realty, and enjoys drinking wine, reading books and spending time with loved ones. Contact her at caitlin@c21thehills.com or 830-928-1704.
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Bella Shearhart was born and raised in Kerrville where she lives with her husband, Brad and daughters, Adelyn, Camille, Elliot and Gillian. Bella began her business, Bella Photography, in early 2012, and now specializes in portraits, birth/newborn and sunset boudoir sessions. She has a passion for capturing empowering and inspiring moments in peoples lives. Bella strives to preserve timeless moments in the most captivating way possible.
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“Born with a suitcase in her hand”, Carolyn Dreyer has been traveling the world since she was 12 visiting all 50 States and 55 countries and counting. During her 25-year writing career she was Goodyear’s first female industrial editor; ran her own advertising business, Copy/Concepts, in San Diego; and, in her last (and favorite) position, was head researcher/writer on The Animal Express, an award-winning cable TV series. She has lived in Kerrville since 2016.
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Mia Church began her career in media at the Phoenix Newspaper in Boston, Massachusetts. Later, she was part of the team at Boston’s first country music station, WBCS, solidifying country into the northeast culture. She is an internationally published photographer and writer and runs her business, Mia Church Photography. She has two daughters and has lived in the Texas Hill Country for 15 years.
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Stacy Whittemore is a health/cooking coach and certified master preserver in the Texas Hill Country. Her cooking blog, wayfaringspoon.com, is dedicated to smaller sized recipes along with home canning inspiration. Her passion is teaching and sharing the art of home cooked meals.
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Nancy Foster has contributed to Texas Hill Country Culture since its beginning. She believes success is measured when readers tell her they’ve found another place to visit and enjoy. Nancy and her husband, Raymond, have lived in Kerrville for nine years. She heads Foster Tourism Marketing, a company that services clients in four states. She also is a writer for a national inflight magazine.
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GO AND DO
Enjoy October with these top Hill Country Events
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Oktoberfest
Friday 6 p.m. - midnight, Saturday 10 a.m. - midnight., Sunday 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Oktoberfest is held in downtown Fredericksburg on MarktPlatz. The Fest celebrates its German heritage through Oktoberfest. Oompah at its best. German music, food and drink, artisans, children's area and family fun. 830-997-4810. https://oktoberfestinfbg.com
October 5
The Great Hill Country Pumpkin Patch Every Saturday, Sunday and Monday in October from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. One of the top 10 best Pumpkin Patches in Texas. A festival designed for children of all ages. Enjoy the hay bale maze, hayrides and more. Located at 13558 TX-16, Medina, TX 78055.
Thursday 24 - Sunday 27
Kerr County Fair
Thursday and Friday 5 - 10 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. - 10 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Judged creative arts exhibits, 4-H prospect show, bull riding, carnival and midway, downtown parade, dance, vendors, children’s activities and more. Kerr County Hill Country Youth Event Center, 3785 Hwy 27 E. 830-2576833. www.kerrcountyfair.com
Saturday 12 - Sunday 13
Kerrville Chalk Festival
Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 5th Annual festival celebrating the art of street painting. Kid’s chalk zone, face painting, balloon art, great food and music. Peterson Plaza in Downtown Kerrville. 830-8955222. www.kerrvillechalk.org
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4 p.m. - 7 p.m. Celebrate Halloween with face painting, arts and crafts, trunk or treat, bounce house, candy, carnival games, cake walk, costume contest, and more candy. Food vendors will be available so come hungry. Located at Patrick Heath Public Library 451 N. Main Street Boerne. https://w w w.ci.boerne. tx.us/1045/Boerne-Boo
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GET TO KNOW
som·me·lier [suhm-uhl-yey] noun
a wine steward. Jennifer Beckmann knows a good wine and a good life. Mia Church learns what it takes to be a sommelier.
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ennifer Beckmann is the director of operations and sommelier at Slate Mill Wine Collective which produces and sells 1851 Vineyard wines. She is a certified sommelier through the Court of Master Sommeliers, certified specialist of wine through the Society of Wine Educators and a certified wine educator through the Society of Wine Educators.
How did you get started in the wine industry? The running joke is that I was a “poetry” major in college … which meant that I would drink for a living one way or the other. I just managed to figure out how to get paid for it. But in reality, I started my career in the restaurant industry and always had a passion for wine and a love of the language around it.
What is the training like to become a sommelier? Did you enjoy the training? The training is primarily self-study. I began while working in a fine dining restaurant that had a phenomenal wine list and a mentor who was interested in making sure we had lots of exposure to wine. There is a tremendous amount of reading on all topics wine related such as chemistry, viticulture, geography, history and of course about wines themselves. While the book learning is tedious … the blind tasting can also be incredibly taxing (as well as expensive). Potential candidates have to really understand the structure of most noble grapes. We had a small tasting group that would meet to blind taste between 6-20 wines a week. I thoroughly enjoyed the process, but it can be overwhelming. I began testing in 2007 and finished the certified wine educators just this year. The training, and learning, is a lifelong process that truly never end.
What is a normal day like on the job? It is always evolving. At the moment we are developing several unique winery locations/experiences simultaneously which has consumed most of my time. But the most important aspect of the job is staying in front of your consumers and sharing the love of the product and the business in a way that excites them to support your brand. I suppose there is no such thing as “normal” in the wine industry. Any day can find you in the vineyard, in the cellar, helping guests, traveling across the state to sell your wines or glued to a computer.
Can you talk about the different wine regions around the world? How does Texas, specifically the Hill Country, compare? Why did you choose this area?
That would be a topic that would require a whole book. One of the factors that makes Texas so unique is the heat summation. While many regions have warm, or even hot, growing temperatures we have an exaggerated combination of hot days and hot evenings which
Photo: Jennifer Beckmann photo by Louis Scott Photography
makes grape growing challenging. I moved to Texas 11 years ago and immediately fell in love with the state. The emerging wine industry was just the icing on the cake, but what an exciting time to be a part of it. How often do you have the opportunity to be a part of a growing industry from its infancy? There is so much talent in our community, but more importantly this is an industry of pure pioneering spirit.
Is there a special ‘something’ that makes a good wine? Not necessarily “something” that can be defined. All palates are different, and nobody should be told what they “should” be enjoying. Enjoy the wines you love, it’s really that simple. Price, place, details and ratings are subjective to each individual connoisseur. However, wine making is a 50/50 marriage of chemistry and artistry. Without coherent chemistry, we are not making wines that you can drink and without artistry we are not making wines that you are inspired to keep drinking.
How does one do a tasting? Why swirl the glass? Where do you smell in the glass, and why does all this matter? When tasting you want to swirl the wine in a glass large enough to allow a generous flow, this is to expand and expose the surface area of wine to Oxygen. The Oxygen allows the wine to “open up” releasing the molecules that give us scent. Scent is what triggers our mental “switchboard” to make scent memory connections that help us taste with more recognition and intensity. Basically, smelling wine is like opening up a scrapbook for your nose. Wine for me is much more than imbibing. Much of what we know about the process of tasting wine confirms that we taste with our ‘brains’ as much as our direct physiology. Wine engages your senses in a way that evokes memory connections and triggers remembered emotion more than just about anything we consume. For me personally, this experience epitomizes why we find emotional comfort in anything we consume.
Can you explain how foods and wines interact, how the molecular structures play off each other? Food and wine are meant to compliment each other. While “structure” in wine is a complicated subject, the most important aspect is typically encompassing the components that change the way your mouth feels: acid, tannins and viscosity. With something like tannin, we often forget that you can’t taste or smell these components, it’s simply a visceral reaction. These components have a specific function in the evolution and aging potential of the wines, but when married with the right foods can be a really beautiful accent. For example, a high acid white wine loves salty foods since they naturally neutralize each other. This chemical balance allows the food to show more intricate flavor profiles that may be masked by the salt and the wine becomes more complex when the acidity is more balanced.
Talk about the ‘Labor of Love’ aspect that drives this industry.... The wine industry and the traditional role of sommelier have always carried a slight stigma of pretension. As mentioned, wine is humbling, the Latin root of the work humility is Humus, or from the earth. The process of making wine is back breaking, dirty and often heartbreaking work but the product that evolves from this hardship is one that is meant to bring joy to the consumer. My message is to have fun, don’t be a snob and enjoy the wine.
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All palates are different, and nobody should be told what they ‘should’ be enjoying. Enjoy the wines you love, it’s really that simple. JENNIFER BECKMANN SOMMELIER
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WELLNESS
Feeling cozy, comfortable, and content, that’s “HYGGE.” Kathy Sears Hall embraces the word and its meaning.
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Have you heard of hygge? Although it’s been around for centuries, it seems to have taken the world by storm, which is using a word that is ironically against its very nature. How do you pronounce it? The word hygge is pronounced “hoo-ga” and comes from a Danish word meaning “to give courage, comfort, joy.” There’s some speculation that hygge might originate from the word hug. Hug comes from the 1560s word hugge, which means “to embrace”. What is Hygge? Hygge is a Danish and Norwegian word for feeling cozy, comfortable, and content. It centers on spending time at home or enjoying nature, either alone or with close family and friends. Good books, board games, walks in the park, picnics in warm weather and a cup of hot chocolate by the fireplace are all forms of hygge. Flickering candles, warm throw blankets, comfortable sweatpants and homemade food also set the mood. The song “My Favorite Things” from The Sound of Music is full of ideas. It’s important to keep things simple but special in order to stay hyggelig (hygge-like). It should be inexpensive but not cheap. In other words, stop and smell the roses, then put the roses in a pretty vase on the patio where you can watch the sunset while sipping a glass of wine. What is not Hygge? Staring at your phone, cluttering up your desk, getting frustrated in traffic and mindlessly watching TV are not hygge. Neither is overspending on a purchase, just because it’s a trend. It’s easy to get caught up in an un-hyggelig habit, so we have to consciously unplug, focus on the moment and pay attention to our favorite people and things, the ones we care most about.
Why am I hearing about it now? The warm and cozy lifestyle that hygge promotes has been a key part of Danish culture since the early 1800s. It caught on as a lifestyle trend throughout the United Kingdom and the United States over the past few years when several books and articles about the topic were published. You can even say that Sheldon from “The Big Bang Theory” was hyggelig when he offered a “warm beverage” to a friend in need. It then went on to hit the Pinterest and Twitter worlds, and now you’re reading about it here so you can begin your hygge practice. For Texans, October is often identified as the coziest of months — warm cider, gold and orange outdoors and warm fires are the perfect time to adopt this soothing self care practice. What are the benefits? Danes are well known as the “happiest people in the world.” Many attribute that, at least in part, to hygge. They have long, hard winters, but they make the most of them by finding those cozy, warm moments inside the house or bundling up to take a hike in the snow with a loved one. The Danes are exceptionally good at separating wealth from well-being and focusing on the little things that really matter: spending quality time with family and friends and slowing down to enjoy the good things in life. Some have likened hygge to the art of mindfulness, but it’s much more. Being focused is a part of it, but enjoying the moment and making it one that is warm, inviting, enjoyable and memorable will likely lead to happiness. Happiness can soothe the soul, contributing to your overall well-being as well as those around you. The key is to slow down, prioritize what makes you happy, and find joy in everyday moments — so don’t wait and get hygge with it.
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sip & paint Relax... have a sip and let Jen Brown teach you to explore your creativity. Jenna Carpenter becomes a student of watercolor and wine.
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n Saturday nights, Jen Brown can be found doing what she loves — teaching people how to explore their creativity through painting. “A lot of times, folks come in and say they have no talent. They say they can’t even draw a straight line,” she said. “But then they leave so proud of themselves. It happens every weekend.” Brown leads an art and vino class — also known as sip and paint — at Yellow Door Studio in Fredericksburg. From cows and roosters to barns and sunflowers, participants get a chance to put their paintbrush to a canvass and put their own spin on whatever it is they are painting.
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weekend,” she said. The art and vino class has been a staple at Yellow Door Art Studio since it opened three years ago, said Camille Cohn, owner. The subject of the paintings are planned months in advance, she said. “Every three or four moths, we do a creative meeting and all sit together and talk what we need to do,” Cohn said. “We all start painting and brainstorming, and if we can’t do it in an hour, it’s not going to be good because we want people to leave happy and not frustrated.” Often, leadership gets inspiration from what is popular in decor, Brown added.
People need a place to get away and relax, and it’s an excuse to have a glass of wine. JEN BROWN – INSTRUCTOR, YELLOW DOOR STUDIO
All the while, Brown stands in front of the class, demonstrating step by step how to mix colors, add dimension and how to hold the brushes. But she makes sure to tell the class they aren’t recreating what she’s done — it’s their opportunity to shine. The class lasts for two hours, which keeps people from getting too critical of themselves and trying to be perfect, she said. “It can be difficult to stay loose, but this is structured, so people can be loose and free,” Brown said. An artist by trade, Brown specializes in watercolor painting. She concentrates on birds and pet portraits. “It’s a chance to capture God’s creation in paint,” she said. Her work can be found at Artisan’s Gallery in Fredericksburg. When she’s not working on her own projects, she’s at Yellow Door, where she’s been the head adult instructor for three years. “I absolutely love it. I look forward to this every
Participants get the option to have the stencil of the subject of the paining drawn on their canvass for them, Cohn added. “People like the painting part. The drawing part is intimidating,” she said. “A blank canvass can be intimidating, even for artists.” When the class first begins, it’s quiet in the studio, Cohn said. “Then when you put paint on a canvass, people relax,” she said. Participants can bring their own beverages and snacks. And time is built into the session to take a food and drink break. Cohn thinks sip and paint has become a popular activity because it’s a break from reality. “There are so few opportunities for grown ups to play,” she said. “This is playing, this is fun. We all strive to be creative; everyone has it. You can come and be free, make a memory with a friend and make a beautiful piece. It’s very therapeutic.” Brown agreed
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The Japanese Garden at Claude Monet’s Giverny, France home.
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GIVERNY: MONET’S LIVING PALETTE
It’s all there: the famous water lilies, the wisteriadraped Japanese bridge and the glorious explosion of natural color and texture that is Giverny, the home and gardens of Claude Monet, French painter, a founder of French Impressionist painting. Carolyn Dreyer visits this picturesquehistorical muse. 21
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n the 43 years he lived and painted in Giverny, Monet purposely created a “living palette” of more than 200,000 flowering plants and trees — “subjects” that we not only see in his timeless art, but can now experience personally by touring his home and gardens. The two main gardens are The Clos Normand, near the Monets’ family home, and the Japanese Garden, with its lily pond and bridge, reached by an underground passageway. In the Clos Normand, climbing roses adorn the iron arches of a central allee leading from the house. On either side are flower beds planted with myriad perennials and annuals of different heights, colors and textures to create an ever-changing panorama. Monet mixed the simplest daisies, nasturtiums and hollyhocks with exotic varieties that he sought and bought, often at great expense. In the Japanese Garden, serenity rules. Willows sweep into the meandering pond whose watery reflections Monet painted again and again. Bamboo curtains shield hidden nooks and quiet coves. In the fall, leaves burst into flame and ignite the pond’s surface. Monet’s home is as colorful and artfully planned
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as his gardens. Spacious and comfortable enough for a family of 10. The home still bears Monet’s unique artistry: the dazzling all-yellow dining room complementing the blue tiles and copper of the kitchen. Walls lined with paintings by Cezanne, Renoir, Sisley, Manet that somehow take second place to the 231 Japanese woodblock prints that he so passionately collected. There are little “treats” everywhere: Two tiled “egg boxes” which hold up to 114 eggs, produced by the family’s fancy crested chickens (several of which are still strutting around). I spied mating beetles in the garden, butterflies deliriously flitting from bloom to bloom to my shoulder, a pure white crocus peeking up through a carpet of dusty leaves and weirdly wonderful flowers I’ve never seen before and probably won’t again. Giverny, the living palette that so inspired one of our greatest painters, is still a veritable feast for our senses and a photographer’s dream. It’s 80 km west of Paris, an easy day trip but a world away. There are many tours available or one can just hop a train. It’s open April- October, seven days a week. Giverny is visited by 500,000 people a year, so best to get there early and preferably on a weekday.
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The Clos Normand at Claude Monet’s Giverny, France home.
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14 - 21 from Tomé Boutique on 824 Water St, Kerrville 14) Snake print mule slides by MiiM 15) Multi tassel earrings in cocoa 16) Flutter sleeve cropped jumpsuit 17) Multi stripe Color block top 18) Sheer burnt orange top 19) Jmarie Anita long sleeve embroidery top 20) multi tassel earrings in burgundy 21) Discretion style sunglasses by YVE Eyewear
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The Hill Country is Grape Country Wineries are plentiful in several counties in the Hill Country, with the largest number being in close proximity to U.S. 290 between Johnson City and Fredericksburg. The number of wineries is expanding, with new ones springing up each year. Sandra Lane - HC Grapes 101. “The wineries have certainly increased the flow of visitors to the Hill Country,” said Charlie McIlvain, Director of the Kerrville Convention & Visitors Bureau. “We would like to have a few more.” Wine production dates back to the original settlers of Fredericksburg in the 1850s, who used native mustang grapes to produce wines. It seems that certain areas in the Hill Country are ideal for growing grapes. According to Brianna Crowley, Vita-Culture Program Specialist at the Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service in Fredericksburg, grapes can be grown anywhere if certain conditions are present, but it takes at least three years for a grower to produce a harvestable crop. Crowley works with growers and people interested in becoming a grower in several counties throughout the Hill Country. “It all depends on the soil. To successfully grow
grapes, there must be 18 inches of tillable soil and enough water to supply five gallons of water per day for each vine,” Crowley said. The soil and the water must also contain the right nutrients. “There are some areas in the Hill Country where the water contains too much magnesium, which makes people and plants sick,” Crowley said. Texas’ wine industry has already achieved some impressive goals, with more expected in the future. According to texasfinewine.com, agri-tourism for Texas wine attracts more than 1.7 million tourists each year. In addition, the Texas wine industry contributes $13.1 billion in economic impact to the state. And move over California, the Texas Hill County is the second largest wine producer in the U.S., and the largest in Texas. This could change as wine production in Texas continues to grow. Wine growers believe that the best is yet to come.
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oving from Lake Jackson to the Texas Hill Country 10 years ago, I knew I was going to be in a more scenic portion of Texas, but I never dreamed I’d be close to the second most-traveled wine trail in the country — Highway 290.
Caroline Wilson, Allison Bueché and Caitlin Probandt enjoy a glass of wine at 4.0 Cellars.
Needless to say, this wino was perfectly delighted with how wineries popped up (and continue to do so) throughout the countryside. In the past years, I have taken my research very seriously and I have come up a list of my favorite wineries. Enjoy a perfect Hill Country weekend with your best girls with my winery and food recommendations.
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CAITLIN’S PICKS Texas Heritage Vineyard 3245 E. US Hwy 290
Hilmy Cellars 12346 E US Hwy 290
Texas Heritage Vineyard is owned by Billy and Susan Johnson — a music-loving couple who will knock your socks off with their 100 percent Texas grape wines. At Texas Heritage Vineyard you’d be hard pressed to not want to spend the day on the back patio listening to great live entertainment and enjoying the beautiful, rolling, Hill Country view. I also enjoy a tasting when I go in, but their Tempranillo is my personal recommendation. I promise you’ll want to take a bottle (or six) home with you. Also, be sure to check out texasheritagevineyard.com for a calendar on musical talent at the winery. Tasting charge: $15 or free when you purchase two bottles of wine
Hilmy Cellars not only has a spacious tasting room, but the property is a working farm. Hilmy employs guinea fowl and chickens who work on insect control, goats that eat weeds, Great Pyrenees who meet and greet guests by day and patrol the land by night and a cat that keeps rodents away. When you visit Hilmy you not only get to taste some great Texas wines, but you also get to engage and watch the animals in action. Hilmy wines are from grapes grown in the Panhandle and Central Texas, and my personal favorite is “The Temp” (Tempranillo). Tasting charge: $20
Bending Branch Winery 142 Lindner Branch Trail Comfort, TX
Hondo’s on Main 312 W. Main Street Fredericksburg
Buffalo Nickel 105 S. Llano Fredericksburg
In order to pull you from the 290 Wine Trail, I knew I would have to offer you amazing views and great wine: Enter Bending Branch Winery. It is located just out of Comfort, and that it’s off the beaten path won’t even register once you try their Malbec and take in the view of the rolling hills while you sip. If you’re a white wine lover, be sure to check out their Vermentino which is especially crisp and lovely for a hot, Texas, summer day. Tasting charge: $15
Hondo’s on Main is always a great idea, especially when you’ve spent the day flouncing around wineries. I have frequented Hondo’s on many occasions, but I have never missed ordering a round of their queso. The bubbly cheese dip comes in two sizes — small and large — but if you love queso as much as I do, I’d recommend the large. Enjoy dipping your chip into melted cheddar and monterey jack cheeses topped with cooked poblano chilies, onions, bell peppers and jalapenos. After you’ve stuffed yourself, I would recommend getting your hands on a Texas Fried Steak and washing it down with one of their famous margaritas (beware of the tequila-soaked pineapple garnish).
The Buffalo Nickel has outstanding burgers and a full bar, complete with a wonderful wine list, but their desserts are some of my favorite in Fredericksburg. If you’re looking for something unique, I would suggest trying the fried peanut butter. The kitchen sends out three fried peanut butter balls topped with ice cream and syrup. The result tastes like the light and airy Reese’s Puffs cereal. I would recommend sharing with your friends since the peanut butter is very rich.
4.0 Cellars 10354 E US Hwy 290 4.0 Cellars is a great place to go if you have a crowd with varying tastes because the winery represents three Texas winemakers who are always producing new wines, and their selections frequently change. Each tasting features six wines, and whether you’re a red or white fan, you’re sure to find something you love. If you’re feeling a bit more adventurous, or just plain hungry, 4.0 Cellars also offers wine and cheese and wine and chocolate pairings. Tasting charge: $15 (wines only)
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Fall brings families together over backyard firepits, crisp nights and holiday parties. It is cool enough that we don’t cringe at the thought of heating up the kitchen to try new recipes and explore cooking with wine. Wine, not just for drinking – Stacy Whittemore.
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y heritage is Italian, filled with memories of amazing dishes made with homemade pastas, cheese, the aroma of fresh herbs, and colorful red sauces. A splash of red or white wine was common in many of my mother’s dishes to add depth and taste to what she created. Cooking with wine crosses all cuisines. It is a key ingredient for adding flavor in marinades, and helps to tenderize meat. Our recipe for Fall Harvest Red Wine Stew is a perfect example how wine can be used as a marinade and flavor enhancer to a robust stew. Adding wine to a recipe is easy once you have a few basic guidelines: • Use a dry red for red meat, a dry or off-dry white for poultry, or a slightly sweeter wine for prawns, pork, poultry, and desserts. • Wine can overpower a dish, so begin with a small amount to enhance the flavors of a dish. As it reduces
in volume, both acidity and sweetness are intensified, that could over power a recipe. After adding, allow at least 10 minutes to pass before tasting and adjusting quantities. • For optimum flavor, wine should be added to a dish and allowed to simmer with the ingredients. A light-flavored wine works best in dishes with a delicate flavor, and a robust wine is more appropriate for boldly flavored recipes. • Whites make a good companion for white meats such as fish, seafood, pork, poultry, veal, vegetarian dishes, and cream sauces. • Reds are most appropriate for dark meats and spicy or highly seasoned dishes, such as beef, duck, game, goose, stews, chili, and tomato-based pasta sauces. • A sweet vintage is best with a sweet sauce for an entree of fish, poultry, or pork, and with desserts.
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Red Wine Stew For this hearty-comfort meal you will want to visit Stacy’s website at wayfaringspoon.com. We will also post the recipe on the Texas Hill Country Culture Facebook page. Can’t wait to “meat” you there.
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Photos: Charcuterie and Red Wine Stew by Parastoo Nikravesh
CHARCUTERIE,
pronounced “shar-KOOT-ter-ee” • prepared by Stacy Whittemore
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ick off the party season with a French tradition that is sure to impress guests and start great conversations. A Charcuterie board is an array of preserved and prepared meat dishes, breads, dips, and sauces. It is a meal within itself and is intended to eat leisurely. The beauty of creating this board for a gathering is you just prepare it and enjoy. Your guests can choose their favorites to put on bread and crackers. Charcuterie is the French term for cooked meat; the art of salting, smoking and cooking to preserve meats. The historical roots of a charcuterie date back to the Romans and made famous by the French. It started out as a humble supper for peasants and grew into a delicacy highly sought after in aristocratic French society. In the 15th century the term “charcutiers” was used to designate Breads and Crackers Include a variety of breads such as baguettes, French bread, and crackers that will be easy to spread or dip with.
The Meats Cured sausages add heartiness, Spanish chorizo, German sausage and salami. Remember to ask the deli counter to slice thin.
shops and craftsmen that sold pork products. They could not sell raw pork so they created a multitude of products cooked with pork. Pate, rillettes, smoked meat, sausage, bacon and head cheese to name but a few. Before the French revolution there were over a 100 master charcutiers that were in high demand. Your grandmother might not have known that her meatloaf was a decedent of Charcuterie preserving meat. Putting together your first charcuterie board shouldn’t feel intimidating. Follow a few basic guidelines and let your Imagination, plus what you have on hand, be your inspiration. Start with a food safe platter that is food safe such as a ceramic platter or a traditional wood board that is treated to be food safe. If your board is untreated use parchment paper to line the board.
Cheeses To balance the board you need one or two soft cheeses and a couple of hard cheeses for variety. Brie is an excellent choice along with a hard, sharp cheddar.
Sweet and Sour Always include some sweetness on the board such as sweet sauces along with pickles, olives, fresh fruit and vegetables to give it color and flair.
Dips and Spreads Olive oil with seasonings, meat spreads such as chicken pate, spicy mustards and fruit jams.
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THE GREAT PUMPKIN WACKER 1 1/2 oz Coffee Dulce 1/2 oz Cactus 1/2 oz agave 1 1/2 oz pumpkin puree Top with milk and shake, sprinkle cinnamon on top
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Fall Cocktails October might be Texas Wine month, but there’s no reason you can’t also get into some spirits. Fall cocktails let you cozy up or get down during the fall season. Comfort’s Hill Country Distillers have specialty distilled spirits for the perfect October drink. Parastoo Nikravesh – don’t mind if I do.
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OKTOBERFEST Oktoberfest in Fredericksburg is entering its 39th year providing music, cultural flavor and tons of traditional German food and drinks. Nancy Foster sprechen sie Deutsch.
THE 7 DUTCHMEN ORCHESTRA It was 1975 when a bunch of high school kids from New Braunfels decided to form a band. “None of us can really remember where ‘The 7 Dutchmen Orchestra’ name came from,” said John Kaderli, one of the original members. The group primarily plays traditional German music,
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including polkas, waltzes and German folk dance. Over the years, members left and were replaced, and the group expanded to nine members, including the other original band member, drummer David Smith. John’s wife, Janet, plays keyboard, others play saxophone, trumpet, drums and tuba, and all chime in as vocalists. By far the group’s most popular crowd pleaser is their version of the “Chicken Dance,” a hokey, oom-pah-pah, high-energy German folk dance made universally popular in the ‘80s. “This is when the crowd gets really lively. We’ll have 500 people running onto the dance floor, many dressed in traditional lederhosen and dreidels,” John said. “People come year after year, and we see toddlers to centenarians reveling in the fun. If anyone doesn’t know the dance moves, we’re happy to teach them.” The group loves Fredericksburg’s Oktoberfest so much, they’ve turned down numerous offers from other Oktoberfests. “We have to continue the tradition,” John said. “As we enter our 36th year, we wouldn’t want to be anywhere else.” The 7 Dutchmen Orchestra will perform on Friday, Oct. 4, from 8 to 10 p.m. in the Strassen Zelt and on Saturday, Oct.5, from 9:30 to midnight in Adelsverein Halle.
IF YOU GO Most Oktoberfest events are held on the Marktplatz on the 100 block of West Main Street. Parking is available close to the event, or take the Park & Ride shuttle service from Gillespie County Fairgrounds.
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imberly Richards, a Kerrville local is the president and owner of Vacay Consulting, LLC. which is also known under the name “Dwell Well.” She specializes in vacation rentals, re-design and remodeling. Dwell Well does residential remodeling, but specializes in remodeling and re-design for vacation rentals. “Your home is your biggest investment,” Richards said. “You should make every effort to keep it in good condition. Taking excellent care of your home helps hold and even build its value.” What are some signs that your home might be ready for a remodel? Richards listed these as common red flags that your home is ready for a redo. · You’ve noticed that your home does not flow well for how your family functions · It’s cluttered and hard to clean · The paint is peeling or dated · Dated decor · Dated or worn flooring · Hand me downs that don’t coordinate · Plumbing or electrical issues · Roof issues · You find yourself and your family avoiding the space When beginning the design, Richards said keeping your budget at the heart of your planning is essential to your progress. “I think one problem we can run into is definitely the budget. It is very, very important that you know you r budget before you go in and that you keep consistent tabs on it along the way,” Richards said. “It can very quickly take on a mind of its own. You never want to stall a project because you ran
out of money. That’s no fun.” Tying in with money, it is important to know where to save and where to spend. “A great piece of advice, recently given to me by my husband, ‘do what you do best and hire out the rest,’” Richards said. “If you take on a remodel and/or redesign and feel very comfortable with that part, but feel you need someone to help you with the financial side, then hire someone. Tell them your budget at the beginning, have a general idea of where the money will be going, pass on your spending, get reports back and have accountability. “I would be remiss in not giving a shout out to Juvenile Lopez, my amazing carpenter. He is a master carpenter/ builder, he can do it all. He is so crazy talented, and I cannot imagine doing this without him. We have worked together for so long now we are beginning to think alike. I am very thankful to have him as a part of my team.” Additionally, Richards advises to research city codes. “This can be a bit daunting if you are doing your own remodel,” Richards said. “Codes vary from city to city and are not always well defined and often left open for interpretation. You want to make sure any permanent changes to the home are permitted, or you could run into issues at resale.” Finally, Richards advises if you run into a mental block, ask for help or read. She recommends Instagram and Pinterest as good online sources for advice. “Everybody learns from somebody. Do not be afraid to ask, read and get inspiration from others,” Richards said. You can see more of Dwell Well’s remodels @dwellwellexperience on Instagram or reach out to Richards by email, kim@dwellwellexperience.com for more information on remodeling or about Dwell Well vacation rentals.
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3. P aint. It can instantly refresh, change a space and reflect your personality. 4. T hink about the placement of the furniture pieces that you are keeping. Is there a focal point in the room that you need to work around (fireplace/TV etc.)? Play around with it a little bit, you can always put it back.
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5. M ix in something old with something new, your expensive pieces with inexpensive pieces. If there’s decor cluttering another room, maybe it would be perfect in your new space.
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FALL PUMPKIN DÉCOR TIPS Pumpkins are always a crowd favorite for fall decorating because they are timeless and easy to incorporate. While I love traditional pumpkins, it’s fun to use them in unique ways because they are very versatile. There are so many chic ways to dress up and add pumpkins into your décor! Allison Bueché says Green in the new Orange.
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ou know it’s truly fall, y’all, once it’s officially become pumpkin patch season. Now that it is, I’d encourage you to make your trip to Bridget’s Basket in Hunt, when you’re ready to pick out your harvest fruit. The majority of the pumpkins I used in my fall décor this year were picked straight off the vine from there. It’s worth the drive for the atmosphere, and the Hill Country views out that way when the leaves are changing are breathtaking.
Here are a few of my favorite tips to spruce up your pumpkins this fall!
pumpkin, and if you use floral foam instead of a vase, line the inside of it with a sheet of plastic.
Use as succulent planters This is one of my favorite autumn décor looks. You can go with a short term or long term planter option by deciding to either cut into the pumpkin or just top it with the succulent arrangement. Painted mini pumpkins are a perfect vessel for small succulents, and they make a great accent for tablescapes or even a fall place setting décor.
Customize them with vinyl
Meta llic s, neut ra ls, muted colors and chalky finishes are all very popular right now, and acrylic based paints are always your best choice. For an out of the box option, consider doing a drip paint or a blotted, gold foil finish. Make sure your pumpkins are clean and dry prior and consider applying an optional sealer before painting your pumpkin.
Vinyl lettering on a pumpkin is an easy and classy way to dress up your pumpkins with phrases or monograms. In fact, I did this very thing for my own front porch fall décor this season. Espresso Yourself, a Kerrville based business that specializes in custom vinyl products, makes it incredibly easy, too. She offers vinyl options with transfer sheets to place custom designs right onto your craft projects.
Transform them into floral centerpieces
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It’s as simple as cutting a hole in the center of your pumpkin (or cutting the top off entirely) and placing a small vase or floral foam inside of it. Carve out and clean the interior of the pumpkin, trim the hole of the pumpkin to fit the size of your vase and then arrange away. Use bleach water, too, to preserve the life of the
If you’re not quite ready to tackle your a DIY pumpkin project on your own, Callie Hensley, owner of RiverSong Events & Gallery in Hunt, Texas, will lead you through it. She is offering several pumpkin craft and centerpiece courses throughout the month of October to help get you started.
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2 - 5 Kerrville Outdoor Painters Event
11-13 1st Annual Welcome Home Festival
4 - 20 “Our Town”
11 - Nov. 8 Output: HCAF Atelier Exhibit
5 Boerne Book and Arts Fest
12 Kerr County Market Days & Hill Country Swap Meet
5 Fall Native Plant Sale & Festival
12 Mountain Home Volunteer Fire Department’s Annual
& Wet Paint Show & Sale Wednesday - Saturday. Times and events vary. See artists painting all around Kerr County. Quick draw competition, receptions, award, and wet paint show and sale. Kerr Arts & Cultural Center, 228 Earl Garrett St. 830-895-2911. www. kacckerrville.com Friday - Saturday 7:30 p.m., Sunday 10/13 & 10/20 2:30 p.m. A classic of the American stage by Thornton Wilder. Playhouse 2000 VK Garage Theater, 305 Washington St. 830896-9393. www.playhouse2000.com Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Celebrate books and literature with the Boerne Book & Arts Fest on Main Plaza on Boerne’s Hill Country Mile. The featured event this year is a panel discussion with Stephen Harrigan, author of the new definitive book on Texas, “Big Wonderful Thing: A History of Texas,” out Oct. 1 from the UT Press. Other panel discussions include western film, poetry, stories of healing and the magic of children’s books. Saturday 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Native plant & tree sale, expert advice available for success in sustainable landscaping. Speakers, exhibits, kids’ activities and more. Free family fun. Riverside Nature Center, 150 Francisco Lemos St. 830-2574837. www.riversidenaturecenter.org
5 Kerr County 4-H Wild Game Dinner
Saturday 5 p.m. Doors open; 6 p.m. dinner. Enjoy a feast of wild game, chicken or catfish. Auction & raffle. Kerr County Hill Country Youth Event Center, 3785 Hwy. 27. 830-2576568. www.kerr.agrilife.org
5 Ingram Boot Scooting Street Dance
Saturday 6 p.m. Third annual street dance with food trucks, vendors and live music. A FREE family-friendly event. BYOB and your lawn chairs. Old Ingram Loop, Ingram. 830-3675115. www.cityofingram.com
5 - 6 Kerr County Celtic Festival &
Annual Hill Country Highland Games Saturday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Come celebrate your Celtic heritage with song and dance and Scottish athletics.Hill Country Arts Foundation, Stonehenge II, 120 Point Theatre Road, Ingram. 830-370-9492 or 713-2561173. www.kerrcountyceltic.com
11-13 James Avery Invitational Golf Tournament
Friday - Saturday Time vary. A 54-hole, two-man golf tournament played over three days, at three different courses. Comanche Trace, Riverhill & Scott Schreiner Golf Courses. 830-895-8500. www.comanchetrace.com
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Friday 7 - 11 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.- 11 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Much like the Kerrville Folk Festival, Welcome Home Fest will be a celebration of regional and national songwriters, however with a limit of only 800 tickets, it will be much more intimate than the 18-day Folk Festival. Quiet Valley Ranch, 3876 Medina Hwy. 830-257-3600. Tuesday - Friday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. An exhibit celebrating the work of the Hill Country Atelier. Hill Country Arts Foundation, 120 Point Theatre Road, Ingram. 830-367-5121. www.hcaf.com Saturday 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Market Days continues to feature artists and crafters bringing their own original handcrafted jewelry, fiber, wood, metal, soaps, lotions and more. Hill Country Swap Meet is a community garage sale and flea market with all types of merchandise. Concessions available, indoors, free parking and pet friendly. Kerr County Hill Country Youth Event Center, 3785 Hwy. 27. 830-459-6198. www.kerrmarketdays.org Steak Dinner Fundraiser Saturday 4 - 9 p.m. Join us for a steak dinner with all the trimmings, live auction and raffle games, and bouncy house for the kids. Mountain Home Volunteer Fire Dept., 5475 Junction Hwy., Mt. Home. 830-866-3310. www. mountainhomevfd.org
12 Texas Spirit & Music Festival in Fredericksburg
Saturday 12 p.m. - 11:59 p.m. This festival was created for the purpose of promoting and enhancing the brands of the many great distilleries throughout Texas. We believe that Texas has some of the best distilleries in the world, and the Texas Spirit & Music Festival is an opportunity to showcase that to everyone in attendance.
12 - 13 Hill Country Gun & Knife Show
SA 9am-5pm, SU 9am-4pm Sale of guns, knives, coins, cutting boards, ammo and more. All proceeds go to local area veterans. Hill Country Veterans Center, 411 Meadowview. 830-315-3101. Doehill6679@gmail.com
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Monday 11:30 a.m. Annual event benefiting The Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club of Kerrville. 4-person scrambleshotgun start. Silent auction, awards and door prizes. Riverhill Golf Course, 100 Riverhill Club Ln. 830-315-5762. www.kerrvillekroc.org
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SThis year raising money to revitalize the Hill Country Memorial Wellness Center. Gala luncheon on October 2 at
Hoffman Haus. Gala Patron Party on October 12 and the Main Gala Event on October 19 at Vista Oaks Event Center.
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Tuesday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Executive Women’s Club 18th Annual Baubles and Beads Style Show and Luncheon. Fashion show and emporium features vendors from all over the Hill Country. All monies raised benefit local women and families. Kerr County Hill Country Youth Event Center, 3785 Hwy. 27. www.executivewomensclub.org
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29th annual grand celebration of Texas food and wine. Texas wineries and Texas-made specialty partners. Texas gourmet chefs demonstrating culinary talents at the Grape Expectations Cooking School and also featuring the Gargantuan Great Grape Toss, silent auction and live entertainment. Event is held at Marktplatz 100 block of W. Main, Fredericksburg. 830 - 997 - 8515
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25 Movies in the Park
Friday 9 p.m. Fun for the whole family. Load up the car and bring the kids, blankets, chairs, and flashlights for a free evening outside at the movies. Bottled water, sodas, and candy are available for purchase. Free popcorn. Louise hays Park, 202 Thompson Drive. 830-257-7300. www.kerrvilletx. gov
26 9th Annual Pumpkin Run 5K/10K & Harvest Festival Saturday 8 a.m. 5K/10K run on Holdsworth Drive. Come dressed in your favorite costume. Stay afterwards for the Harvest Festival. Free community event following the Pumpkin run. Food, bounce houses, cake walk, carnival games and much more. Salvation Army Kroc Center, 201 Holdsworth Drive. 830-315-5762. www.kerrvillekroc.org
26 Halloween Mystery Dinner
Saturday 6:30 - 9 p.m. Enjoy a night of suspense and laughter while enjoying a catered meal paired with delicious wine. Help solve the mystery murder with the help of our chief investigator, with the added insight of those seated at your table. A unique, fun experience. Kerrville Hills Winery, 3600 Fredericksburg Road. 830-895-4233. www.kerrvillehillswinery. com
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Thursday 5:30 p.m. The Parks and Recreation Dept. Would like to invite all ghost, goblins, and creatures of the night to join us for an evening of safe and traditional family fun at the park. Activities will include trick or treating, games, a costume contest and more. Louise Hays Park, 202 Thompson Drive. 830-258-1151. www.kerrvilletx.gov
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