Winter 2014

Best of

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Your complimentary guide to what the locals know & where the locals go!

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Innovation. Demonstrations. Ideas. Design.

Gillespie County Fairgounds

An event the whole family is sure to enjoy!

Sponsorship & Exhibit or Opportunit ies Available!!

Exhibitors and Sponsors are now being accepted for the 1st Annual Texas Hill Country Home and Garden Show. Join us for an opportunity to present to your target market. The show allows your company to establish immediate sales and gather quality leads, annouce new product roll-outs, meet fellow members of your industry, develop new business relationships and much more!

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Cabernet Grill

Texas boasts 8 grape growing areas (American Viticultural Areas) and over 200 wineries and vineyards. It would take several days to travel to all of these areas, and several weeks to taste the wine.

Cabernet Grill, located on the southern edge of town gives you the opportunity to taste some of the best of Texas wines and pair them with exceptional Texas food.

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“taste some of the best of Texas wines and pair them with exceptional Texas food”

Cabernet Grill opened 12 years ago with an absolute passion for food and a goal to serve only Texas wine. Initially, filling the wine list was challenging.

Currently, Cabernet Grill offers 70 Texas wines; many of which have won and continue to win national and international awards. The wines vary from white to red, sweet to dry and after-dinner to desert. Owner and Executive Chef, Ross Burtwell, then offers exquisite dishes that can be paired with the wines that will enhance the flavors and increase enjoyment. If you are not sure what wine to drink with what dish, the server has been trained to help you decide. Cabernet Grill’s staff receives continuing education from the wineries, either by going on “field trips” to taste the local wine or by having winemakers come to the restaurant for a training.

Ross and chef/wife Marianna also continue their culinary and wine training. Last year they tasted their way through Italy and this year they are planning a trip to the Big Apple. Ross and Marianna believe in serving new ideas in food, you will regularly be treated with something new on the menu. Something you might try is a chicken fried rib eye, topped with lobster and green chile. Or perhaps a jalapeno and bacon stuffed quail. Cabernet Grill specializes in food that comes from Texas and is inspired by Texas culture.

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While you enjoy your wine and relax before your meal, you can sit and enjoy the roaring fire and the rustic ambience. The building, modeled after an old cotton gin and adorned with industrial antiques sets your mind to wandering. After dinner, if you are staying on the grounds, you simply walk to one of seven cabins nestled around the courtyard for a good night’s rest.

Enjoy Cabernet Grill and enjoy Texas.

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FREDERICKSBURG IS HOME TO OVER 70 RESTAURANTS & BAKERIES.

Closed Tuesday

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260 EAST MAIN • FREDERICKSBURG, TEXAS 78624 • 830.990-5858 www.RathskellerRestaurant.net

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Sunset Grill New American Bistro (830) 997-5904 SunsetGrillfbgtx.com 902 S. Adams Street Fredericksburg

Catering, Outdoor Seating, Wifi Famous for our Eggs Benedict, Omelettes, French Toast & Our Over-The-Top Burgers!

Mon-Tues, Thurs-Sat | 7 am - 3 pm Our all natural farm fresh, cage free eggs make the best breakfast.

We use local, seasonal produce year round and serve local beer and wine.

Sun| 8 am - 2 pm. Closed Wednesday

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Classic New American Cuisine & Decadent Bakery Treats Fresh Artisan Bread, Cakes, Cookies & Pies Daily Soup, Sandwich & Salad Specials Bulk Vinegar, Olive Oil & Grains Dog, Gluten Free & Vegetarian Friendly Local Beer, Wine & Coffee Large & Small Animal Feed, Non-GMO Feed & Wild Bird Seed

(830) 997-2246

WoernerWarehouse.com 305 South Lincoln Street, Fredericksburg Serving Breakfast & Lunch | Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM | Saturday 8:00 AM-2:00 PM | Catering, Outdoor Seating & Wifi

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SWEET MARLEY’S HAS A GREAT OUTDOOR PLAY AREA FOR CHILDREN.

Serving the Food America Loves Hometown Favorites for Steaks, Seafood, Chicken, Fajitas, and our Famous Salad Wagon www.k-bobssteakhouse.com K-Bobs Steakhouse ★ 518 E. Main Street ★ Fredericksburg, TX 78624 ★ 830-307-3125 ★

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Alexander Vineyards

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“We want our wines to be great expressions of the varietal or region from which they are produced.“

The Texas wine industry is growing rapidly, and nowhere is that more apparent than in the Texas Hill Country. Grape growers and wine consumers in Texas are learning more about grape varietals, what grows best in the various regions, and what pairs best with foods. That’s what brought Claude Alexander here; to establish one of the area’s newest wineries, Alexander Vineyards. But unlike others in the region, Claude is doing something completely different, he is making wines in some of the great wine regions of the world and bringing them to Texas. Alexander Vineyards produces Grand Cru wines in Champagne and Bordeaux in France, and along the famed Mosel river in Germany. He plans to expand those offerings in the near future to include US wines as well as additional French ones from Burgundy and Rhone, Italy and Spain.

Wine is something Claude has always been passionate about. His vision began with the idea of sharing some of the great experiences he had when visiting some of the best wine destinations of the world. After exploring a number of opportunities, he decided to create a destination where he could share his passion with others. That’s when Alexander Vineyards was born.

Alexander enjoys teaching about wine. He is committed to growing the wine industry in Texas and providing Texans with a well-rounded education. By offering French and other European wines, the Hill Country traveler will be able to compare local wines to those made abroad. In the future, he will host events with wine and food pairings, entertainment, and other collaborative efforts with his fellow wine makers.

Although, the current tasting room is small, Alexander Vineyards has big plans. The future structure will be suggestive of the new addition to the Nimitz Museum in Fredericksburg, the grounds will take advantage of the natural beauty of the hills, and the wine will speak for itself.

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“At the end of the day, whether the fruit is grown locally or half-way around the world, we want our wines to be great expressions of the varietal or region from which they are produced.”

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OUR WINE INDUSTRY BEGAN IN 1985 WITH THE BELL MOUNTAIN AVA. Johnson City

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WE PRODUCE WINES FROM 100% TEXAS GRAPES. We invite you to share our passion.

DOUG LEWIS 512.663.6468 Doug@lewiswines.com

LEWIS WINES

3209 Hwy 290 West Johnson City, TX 78636 The Winery is located 3 miles west of Johnson City on Hwy 290

DUNCAN MCNABB 703.725.7623 Duncan@lewiswines.com

San Antonio

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THE BEST WINES ARE THE ONES WE DRINK WITH FRIENDS.

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1. 4.0 Cellars 4.0 Cellars began as a collaboration between three Texas wineries - Brennan Vineyards, Lost Oak Winery, and McPherson Cellars.

At 4.0, you can expect to be treated to an exceptional array of wines, from single varietal wines to diverse blends, all from vineyards located throughout Texas. (pg. 23) 2. Alexander Vineyards Alexander Vineyards, one of the newest wineries in Texas Hill Country! Whether the fruit is sourced from Texas vines or ones halfway around the world, we strive to find some of the finest expressions of varietals available and produce wines of exceptional quality and integrity. (pg. 18,19)

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3. Becker Vineyards Becker Vineyards is celebrating over 20 years of winemaking in the Hill Country. Nestled among 46 beautiful acres in Stonewall, this family-owned winery is the recipient of many international awards of excellence. (pg. 21)

9. Lincoln Street Fredericksburg’s original wine bar offering more that 200 wines by the glass. Enjoy wine, cheese, olives, bread and a new expanded lunch menu featuring tasty artisan sandwiches. (pg. 21)

4. Fiesta Winery Fiesta Winery’s Fredericksburg location has the same award-winning wines and tastings as their main tasting room located in Bend, Texas. Fiesta Winery invites you to come taste & enjoy their exceptional wines. (pg. 20)

10.Majesty Wine Tours Majesty Tours is the perfect solution for a great wine tasting day in and around Fredericksburg, TX and the Texas Hill Country. We pledge to make your wine tasting experience personable and unforgettable. Our 14 passenger shuttle bus is the ideal way to see the Texas Hill Country vineyards. (pg. 23)

5. Fredericksburg Limo & Wine Tours Fredericksburg Limo & Wine Tours offers complete limousine services along with wine tours of vineyards and wineries throughout the Texas Hill Country. They take the time to make sure you get the most out of your experience. (pg. 20) 6. Grape Creek Visit the beautiful and romantic Tuscan Villa tasting room and event center, enjoy wines, and experience the feel of “Tuscany in the Texas Hill Country”. Taste and enjoy AwardWinning Wines. Grape Creek has won over 100 medals in the last two years! (pg. 22) 7. Innwood Estates Innwood Estates, a family-owned business, started one of the first vineyards in the state in 1981 in Denton County. They specialize in Texas Wines from Texas grapes. Their wines are served in 200+ top restaurants in Texas. (pg. 22)

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11. Pedernales Cellars Pedernales Cellars is Texas’ premier boutique winery, producing authentic, handcrafted wines, including benchmark Texas Tempranillo and Viognier. Family-owned & operated, Pedernales Cellars is dedicated to world-class wines, sustainable practices, and Texas Hill Country hospitality. (pg. 7) 12. Water 2 Wine Enjoy the ultimate wine experience with Water 2 Wine. Get involved in the wine process where you can go from tasting to mixing, bottling and labeling your own custom wine. (pg. 23)

8. Lewis Wines Lewis Wines, located in Johnson City, produces wines from 100% Texas grapes.

You’ll discover the beauty of handcrafted wines with extraordinary taste. Lewis Wines invites you to share their passion for wines! (pg. 21)

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“His paintings draw you in and make you feel like you are there.”

Jim Phipps

Jim Phipps first encountered Fredericksburg for a vacation and a few rounds of golf. What he found in Fredericksburg was much more, he found an art paradise. Jim has been painting for over 20 years. As a young man, there was little time for art. As a talented football player, Jim devoted his time to training in high school and in college. As an adult he had a successful career in broadcasting. Although sports and career were always at the forefront, Jim harbored a natural ability to draw. After several visits to Santa Fe, Jim realized he wanted to learn to paint. He contacted Dale Amburn, who taught him his artistic foundation and the impasto method of painting. Jim states that this method “requires courage” because you pile the paint on in one application instead of adding layers.

Jim improved his painting through practice, personal focus and by being inspired and influenced by other artists. It was the same for him in football. “You have to be in-tune with what you are doing and focused. Then you become really involved in it.” He gives the example of looking at a historic building in Fredericksburg. First you just see the building, it catches your eye. The longer you look at it, “you begin to see the shape of the stones and how they were cut, the mortar joints... You see things differently as you mature. You make a change here, tweak it there. It’s all based off a feel.” It is this feel that Jim excels at. His paintings draw you in and make you feel like you are there. His beautiful landscapes invite and encourage you to relax and see things his way.

Locally, Jim’s art is displayed at the Good Art Company Art Gallery. There, owners Mary Katherine and Brandon Fickel know quality art and they know how to promote it. This diverse gallery strives to reach art lovers of all ages and offers multiple events throughout the year. In addition to the Good Art Company, Fredericksburg offers exceptional dining establishments, shops, museums and entertainment all of which combine to make Fredericksburg the art paradise that Jim Phipps sees.

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IF YOU LOVE ART….THE FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK IS A MUST-DO!

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TO BE AN ARTIST IS TO BELIEVE IN LIFE. (HENRY MOORE)

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Step into our expansive historial warehouse gallery and delight your passions Nationally recognized Fine Art & Rare American & European Antiques of all varieties

THE EPITOME OF ARTFUL LIVING 209 South Llano • 1 1/2 blocks off Main LarryJacksonAntiques.com

Also enjoy our Consignment Store filled with furniture, accessories & art to fit every style & taste.

FREDERICKSBURG TEXAS

an American art destination

Agave Gallery

InSight Gallery

208 E. San Antonio 830.990.1727 www.AgaveGallery.com

214 W. Main 830.997.9920 www.InSightGallery.com

Artisans at Rocky Hill

Larry Jackson Art & Antiques

234 W. Main 830.990.8160 www.ArtisansAtRockyHill.com

209 S. Llano 830.997.0073 www.LarryJacksonAntiques.com

Charles Beckendorf Gallery 105 N. Adams 830.997.5955 www.Beckendorf.com

RS Hanna Gallery

Cowboy Bronze

208 S. Llano 830.307.3071 www.RSHannaGallery.com

211 W. Main 830.997.2822 www.CowboyBronze.com

River Rustic Gallery

Fredericksburg Art Gallery

215A W. Main. 830.997.6585 www.RiverRustic.com

314 E. Main 830.990.2707 www.FBGArtGallery.com

Whistle Pik Galleries

Fredericksburg Art Guild

425 E. Main 800.999.0820 www.WhistlePik.com

308 E. Austin 830.997.4949 www.FredericskburgArtGuild.org

Fine art, fine wine, fine times!

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“I love designing weddings and celebrations that uniquely portray the joyous beauty and poetry inherent in each of life’s great turnings.”

Maggie Gillespie Designs

For 17 years an independent producer of weddings and special events, Maggie Gillespie has been a force in destination weddings in the Texas Hill Country.

Designing weddings with an eye to detail and natural beauty, Maggie’s early background in art, business and concert production have served well in the boutique approach she takes to each client.

Wedding planning and design with a passion for flowers and a gracious approach to taking care of the myriad of details for each production, mark the success of her business. A Master florist for many years, Maggie works with the largest floral distributors in the country, often buying directly from the fields so the botanicals are of the freshest quality in the designs she executes. Maggie has been featured in numerous national articles and is on the newsstands now in The Knot Texas, as well as several recent Style Me Pretty features.

With production value being a mainstay of the overall success of a project, Maggie prides herself on the professional ensemble cast she brings of accomplished set and floral designers, wedding directors, artists, artisans, theatrical lighting and personal assistants along with the best photographers, caterers, transportation and valet, rentals, entertainment and venues she puts together for each client, reflecting the uniqueness of the vision and personality of each couple.

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Fabricating artistic props and constructing a unique ambiance are a particular joy. A pair of 13’ antique church doors framing an outdoor amphitheater she designed for a wonderful ranch wedding last spring; a massive entry door surround clad with thousands of fresh flowers at a beautiful private club; or fantasy flower trees & theatrical backdrops for the first Fasching Ball are just a few done recently. Maggie brings a cool head and a warm heart to her business designing each one in great detail to the individual tastes, budget, and aspirations of each client.

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Heirlooms

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“fun items that brighten your mood and enhance you or your home”

Take a stroll along Main Street in Fredericksburg, pursue the variety of stores, rest on a bench and replenish at a café. Enjoy the buildings nestled together, better than any urban shopping center, and be certain not to miss Heirlooms. Heirlooms is a wonderful little store with a large variety of riches. Owner Rhonda Roberts describes the store as “needless necessities” - fun items that brighten your mood and enhance you or your home.

Rhonda opened her store in Kerrville, TX. in 2002, carrying mainly antiques & vintage items, hence the name Heirlooms - "Comforts of Home". Although, after deciding to move her store to Fredericksburg in 2007, Heirlooms has since evolved into carrying much less furniture and bedding, to much more decorative home accents and unique gifts, with even the addition of clothing and shoes. Bright and FUN describes Heirlooms in 2014, which is perfectly stated as Heirlooms - "Needless Necessities" on her sign today.

Heirlooms features many exclusive and unique lines. Some of her best-sellers are the Lenny & Eva line of jewelry and sentiments, bath & body products

by Farmhouse Fresh Goods & Royal Apothic, clothing and shoes by Elan, VaVa Voom and Volatile. You’ll also delight in the Himalayan line of candles and Mud Pie products for babies. Winerelated products, by VinoIce & CorkPops, are also popular gift lines found at Heirlooms.

These unique lines, much like Heirlooms, focuses on enhancing women’s lives with fashion, fun and meaning! The unique blend of items at Heirlooms will peak your interest and leave you with a needless necessity of your own. At Heirlooms, you will find that special something that speaks to you. You may find yourself gasping, “Oh, I’ve gotta have that!” and giggling to yourself as you jubilantly glide to the register.

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Amish Market (pg. 56) Auer House (pg. 59) Books on Main (pg. 47) Creations in Jewelry (pg. 60) D’Vinely Designed (pg. 59) Der Kuchen Laden (pg. 58) Dogologie (pg. 47) Dooley’s 5-10 & 25¢ Store (pg.

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Haberdashery (pg. 61) Heirlooms (pg. 44,45) Henfeathers (pg. 47) Hill Country Outfitters (pg. 2) Jabberwocky (pg. 55) James Avery (pg. 46) Kuckucksnest (pg. 56, see outskirts map)

20. L.M. Easterling (pg. 60) 21. Leathers with Style (pg. 63)

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22. Lone Star Candy Bar (pg. 62) 23. Mar Silver Jewelry (pg. 56) 24. Opa’s (pg. 58) 25. Remember Me Too (pg. 54) 26. Skye & Henry’s (pg. 54) 27. Smitten (pg. 61) 28. Something for Men (pg. 99) 29. Texas Silver Rush (pg. 52,53) 30. The Attic (pg. 51) 31. The Seasons (pg. 54) 32. The Shops on Llano (pg. 55) 33. Timeless Menagerie (pg. 5) 34. Yee Haw Ranch (pg. 98, see outskirts

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41. Innwood Estates Bistro

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42. Java Ranch (pg. 16) 43. K-BOB’s Steakhouse (pg. 16) 44. Lincoln Street (pg. 21) 45. Navajo Grill (pg. 15) 46. Otto’s (pg. 15) 46b. Panda (pg. 16) 47. Rathskeller Restaurant (pg. 12) 48. Sunset Grill (pg. 13) 49. Sweet Marleys (pg. 16) 50. West End Pizza Co. (pg. 17) 51. Woerner Feed & Bakery (pg. 15)

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35. Bariloche Farms

(pg. 14, see outskirts

map)

36. Cabernet Grill see outskirts map)

52. Artisans at Rocky Hill (pg. 32) 53. Charles Beckendorf Gallery (pg.

29)

(pg. 10,11,back cover,

37. Cultures (pg. 12) 38. Der Lindenbaum (pg. 12) 39. Fredericksburg Bakery (pg. 14) 40. Fredericksburg Fudge (pg. 12)

54. First Friday Art Walk (pg. 33) 55. Fredericksburg Art Gallery (pg.

30)

56. Fredericksburg Art Guild (pg. 32) 57. Good Art Company (pg. 29) 58. Insight Gallery (pg. 34)

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89. Cotton Haus (pg. 87) 90. Country Inn (pg. 89, see outskirts map) 91. Country Inn & Cottages (pg. 84,85, see outskirts map)

92. Eden’s Gate (pg. 89) 93. Eva’s Guest Haus (pg. 89) 94. Little Acorn (pg. 89) 95. Gastehaus Schmidt Reservation Service (pg. 86) 96. Kingwood Suites (pg. 86) 97. Texas Wine Country Jellystone Park (pg. 89, see outskirts map) 98. Town Creek Log Cabin (pg. 89)

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59. JE Caurthen & Sons (pg. 35) 60. Jim Phipps Art (pg. 26,27) 61. Larry Jackson Antiques & Estate Services (pg. 33) 62. River Rustic Gallery (pg. 32) 63. RS Hanna Gallery (pg. 28) 64. Whistle Pik Galleries (pg. 31)

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75. National Museum of the Pacific War (pg. 73) 76. Pioneer Museum (pg. 77) 77. Rockbox Theater (pg. 74) 78. Vereins Kirche Museum

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103. Fredericksburg Flooring (pg. 96) 104. Joe Salinas, Kuper Sotheby’s (pg. 4)

105. Latigo Builders (pg. 97) 117. Providence Hall (pg. 3) 106. Sierra Homes (pg. 90,91, see outskirts map)

107. Tatsch Well Service

(pg. 96, see

outskirts map)

Antiques

65. Brenda Newman - European Antiques (pg. 64,65) 66. Carol Hicks Bolton (pg. 67) 67. Red Baron Antique Mall (pg. 66)

Entertainment

68. Fredericksburg Theater Company - Tickets (pg. 74, see outskirts map) 69. Fritztown Cinema (pg. 70,71, see outskirts map)

70. Gillespie County Fairgrounds

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71. Hill Country Film Festival 72. Hondo’s (pg. 72)

73. Ladybird Golf Course (pg. 75) 74. Luckenbach Texas (pg. 72, see

100. Bill Dunn Construction (pg. 95) 101. Billy Johnson State Farm (pg. 96) 102. Exit Partners (pg. 96, see outskirts

(pg. 76)

Health & Beauty

79. Becky’s Juicery (pg. 80,81) 80. European Day Spa (pg. 82, see outskirts map)

81. Forever Living (pg. 82) 82. Friendship Lane Center for Cancer Care (pg. 83) 83. Nature’s Majik (pg. 82) 84. Urban Herbal (pg. 82)

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85. Black Bear Lodge (pg. 89) 86. Canary Haus (pg. 87) 87. Clover Haus (pg. 87)

108. The Inside Story

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109. Timber & Stone

(pg. 93, see outskirts

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110. Tony Roberts

Celebrations

(pg. 94)

111. A Party Affair (pg. 38) 112. Bella Salon (pg. 38) 113. Maggie Gillespie (pg. 36,37 114. Segner’s Jewelers (pg. 38) 115. The Lodge at Country Inn Cottages (pg. 39, see outskirts map) 116. Trois Estates (pg. 40,41, see outskirts map)

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1. Antique Timberworks 5431 E Hwy 290 (pg.92 ) 2. Bariloche Farm 10091 E Hwy 290 (pg. 14) 3. Cabernet Grill S Hwy 16 (pg. 100) 4. Country Inn 1644 W Hwy 290 (pg. 86) 5. Country Inn Cottages (pg. 39,84) 6. European Day Spa 318 Trois Lane (pg. 82) 7. Exit Partners II 701 S Adams, Suite B (pg. 96) 8. Fbg Theater Co. 1668 Hwy 87 (pg. 74) 9. Fredericksburg Limo & Wine Tours 210 W Centre (pg. 20) 10. Fritztown Cinema 2254 S Hwy 87 (pg. 71) 11. Gillespie County Fairgrounds 2000 S Hwy 16 (pg. 76) 12. Innwood Estates Bistro 10303 E Hwy 290 (pg. 13) 13. Kuckucksnest 3150 N. Hwy 16 (pg. 56) 14. Luckenbach 412 Luckenbach Town Loop (pg. 72) 15. Nature’s Majik Day Spa 1311 N Milam (pg. 82) 16. Sierra Homes 945 Woodlands Drive (pg. 91) 17. Tatsch Well Service 810 Deleon Rd (pg. 96) 18. Texas Wine Country Jellystone Park 10618 E Hwy 290 (pg. 89) 19. The Inside Story 1324 S State Hwy 16 (pg. 94) 20. Timber & Stone 5431 E Hwy 290 (pg. 93) 21. Trois Estates 300 Trois Lane (pg. 40) 22. Wild Seed Farms 100 Legacy Drive (pg. 57) 23. Yee Haw Ranch Outfitters 3245 E Hwy 290 (pg. 98)

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VINTAGE, MODERN OR ECLECTIC - WE HAVE YOUR STYLE!

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401 East Augusta Are you Smitten Yet?

Smitten is a Fredericksburg original.

Created by a mom and daughter duo, we carry vintage and new home goods, linen and lace clothing, local savor and art, gifts, and other delights of all kinds.

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Brenda Newman

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“The antique tells a story and brings its presence to life in a room.”

Brenda Newman has a gift. Give her some beautiful antiques and a room to design and she will create a feeling of warmth and a space of integrity. Whether you want a home that’s filled with beautiful European antiquities or a modern space that is juxtaposed by the style of a spectacular antique, Newman can make those wishes come true. She has a genuine love and appreciation for the quality and craftsmanship that comes with an antique. Brenda feels that the patina it acquires over the years adds instant prestige and richness to any room.

“I was drawn to the design, retail business many years ago while living in Houston. It’s been an interesting journey having been a buyer for a couple of major furniture stores, my own retail store and an incredible design clientele.” Over the years, Brenda’s career has taken her to antique markets in France, Belgium and England. These experiences give Newman a unique ability to offer European antiques in her petite shop that will fit into many situations in a home’s interior.

Whether it’s the charm of a 19th Century French farm table, an elegant Flemish tapestry, a collection of handsome English walking sticks, blue and white collectibles or a rare matching pair of antique French “Sac de Pearls” bronze crystal chandeliers, she has many wonderful items with which to tempt you.

Newman enjoys working with individuals who are acquiring a piece for their home or just adding another treasure to their collection and with designers shopping for a client. “It is thrilling to me when I see some of my antiques being purchased by a Dallas designer (as was the case just the other day). It validates what I feel strongly…that my antiques are worthy and my prices are fair. It is extremely important to me that I make every effort to work with the Trade. When an Interior Designer walks through the door, they are serious about finding the perfect antique for their client. I want them to know they’re appreciated!”

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“It is an exciting time to be any antique dealer in Fredericksburg. Our community of wonderful antique stores is growing – there is an energy and sense of excitement about all that is going on!”

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Fritztown Cinema

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“A movie theatre is a place people come for entertainment, therefore it should be a fun and happy place.”

Some people have a dream that benefits others. And other people have dreams that can benefit entire communities. Sloan Ruth, the owner of Fritztown Cinemas is one of those special dreamers. Through reopening our theatre in town Sloan has given young people, school groups, adults and retirees a local gathering place to come and relax and be entertained by the latest blockbusters.

It is Sloan’s belief that “a movie theatre is a place people come for entertainment, therefore it should be a fun and happy place.” Driving her passion is the thought that this world is hard enough and people have less leisure time, now more than ever and so it is her hope that Fritztown Cinema will be a fun escape for everyone!

Sloan, her children and her extended family have worked tirelessly to bring you everything you could expect and continues to work hard to make sure that your movie going experience is all that you hoped it would be, and more!

Through working with local directors and producers and local Film Festivals Fritztown Cinemas will also premier independent films along with the latest Hollywood movies.

On the menu for movie night? Of course the delicious hot buttery popcorn that we all have all come to love will be served, however Sloan is working on new tasty menu items, sure to please even the hungriest appetite, and is in the process of applying for her beer and wine license.

Just think, for the cost of a few tickets you can literally escape your thoughts and be drawn into the magical world that only a really good movie can take you to.

So why not grab a friend or two, the kids or the grandkids, or even the entire third grade and come to the movies tonight?

You will be so glad you did.

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For show times or directions please go to fritztowncinema.com or call (830) 990-6919.

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“A museum of this quality, and importance, needs to be seen...�

The Wall Street Journal Experience the stories of honor and sacrifice our country demonstrated during a war that encompassed the world. From the Admiral Nimitz museum, an engaging exhibition honoring the man who led more than two-million brave men and women to victory in WWII, to the Japanese Garden of Peace dedicated by his former enemies, to the world-class George H.W. Bush Gallery that provides an interactive view of the magnitude and the strategy of the war, this experience is simply not to be missed.

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Find it “all in Fredericksburg.” The $2 million renovation of the Lady Bird Johnson Golf Course and more extras than you’d expect. Play on re-contoured fairways built to USGA standards with 48 challenging bunkers, water in-play on over half the holes, lush Champion Ultra Dwarf underfoot and spectacular Hill Country views. Plus, your 19th hole is Fredericksburg! Enjoy our scrumptious cuisine, award-winning brew-pub, winery tours and live music. Or the 150 boutiques and art galleries, hiking, spas, museums and more. As far as getaways go, it’s your ace in the hole.

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May 1– 4, 2014

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Enjoy spring in Fredericksburg and get an inside look at the world of independent film!

The 2014 Hill Country Film Festival will screen approximately 50 independent films as well as host filmmaker Q&A, panel discussions, exclusive parties and a free, family-friendly outdoor screening on Thursday, May 1, at the Marktplatz.

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Gillespie County Fair & Festivals Association | 530 Fair Drive, Fredericksburg, TX 78624 | (830) 997-2359 | www.gillespiefair.com January 8 | Stock Show Dinner January 10-11 | Gillespie County Youth Stock Show February 2 | Fredericksburg Band Booster Turkey Dinner February 15-16 | Texas Gun & Knife Show February 21-22 | Gillespie County BB Match February 28 | Original Texas Star Trail Ride March 6 | Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce Banquet March 15-16 | 2014 Texas Hill Country Home & Garden Show MarcH 29-30 | Silver Spur Gun & Knife Show April 19 | 4-H District 10 Livestock Judging May 6 | Farm & Ag Day May 8 | Beef Range and Field Day June 13-14 | Antique Tractor & Engine Show July 4-5 | Pari-mutuel Horse Races July 5 | 18th Annual Scholarship Fest July 19-20 | Pari-mutuel Horse Races & Chili Cook-off August 9 | GCFFA Meat Goat Futurity August 10 | GCFFA Lamb Futurity & Gillespie County Race Day Classic Steer Show

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*Schedule is subject to change without notice August 9-10 | Pari-mutuel Horse Races August 21-24 | 126th Gillespie County Fair August 21 | Texas Country Showdown August 22 | 126th Gillespie County Fair Parade August 22 | Concert & Dance August 23 | Concert & Dance August 23-24 | Pari-mutuel Horse Races August 24 | Texas Wether Buck & Doe Sale September 13 | 5th Annual Fredericksburg Professional Bull Riding September 20-21 | Loyal Valley VFD Gun & Knife Show September 27 | Hill Country Dorper Show October 1 | American Bank Hamburger Supper October 17-19 | Lone Star Gourd Society Show and Sale October 18 | Gillespie County Swine Producers Sale October 25 - 26 | Texas Gun & Knife Show November 15-16 | Texas Presentations Antique Show November 22 | Wild Game Dinner November 28-30 | The Peddler Show December 20-21 | Silver Spur Gun & Blade Show

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Becky’s Juicerie

health & beauty {gesundheit}

“Relax, enjoy the ambiance and drink to your health!”

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When Sam Brickner’s health began to deteriorate, her mother Becky, advised her to try juicing. Becky did as suggested, along with doing some research on her own and found that drinking fresh blended juice beverages, not only helped to improve her health, but made her feel better overall and have more energy. So when Becky bought the juicerie in 2011, Sam and her sister Savanah both moved from Dallas to help her run the business.

By trade, Sam is a graphic designer and Savanah has a degree in aviation. Neither of which would lend naturally to health and juicing, however both add a level of professionalism and knowledge that make the juicerie fly. On their journey to learn about the health benefits of raw foods and juice they traveled to Puerto Rico and studied at the Ann Wigmore Natural Health Institute. Here they learned how to grow their own wheatgrass from seeds, juicing and blending techniques, the importance of relaxing and enjoying a meal and about the potential benefits of raw fruits and vegetables. Although the ability for raw fruits and vegetables to cure diseases has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), eating 5-7 servings of fruits or vegies a day is fully supported and recommended by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to prevent malnutrition, obesity and future heart conditions. At the Health Institute, Sam learned a variety of ways to get those servings back into the diet and they are available at Becky’s Juicerie.

The Juicerie has recently had a face-lift. Welcoming you is a gorgeous outdoor patio/garden with comfortable seating, a cozy fireplace and great ambiance. Inside, is a state of the art juicing center that offers a great variety of mixed, freshly blended juices, protein options and super foods such as wheatgrass, barley grass or spirulina. You can design your own juice concoction or you can order off the menu which offers blends such as Emerald Isle, Tropical Teaser or Sam’s favorite the Peanut Butter Razzler! In addition to the juices, Becky’s Juicerie offers coffee, sandwiches and blended food (veggies blended into a gazpacho-style, cold soup). When you come to Becky’s Juicerie, relax, enjoy the ambiance and drink to your health!

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Country Inn & Cottages

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“Arrive as strangers, leave as friends.”

The cottages at Country Inn & Cottages are iconic Hill Country lodgings. They offer historical German buildings with modern amenities, breathtaking landscapes, wildlife viewing and easy access to Fredericksburg’s finest attractions. While the cottages are rustic in design, comfort, efficiency and esthetics have not been overlooked. Owners Jeff and Amy Mazurek go out of their way to make your experience at Country Inn & Cottages pleasurable and easy. Their motto is “Arrive as strangers, leave as friends.” Visiting the cottages feels as though you are visiting beloved relatives on an old family farm. Unlike a family farm however, the Mazureks have no intentions of making you work, they have every intention of helping you have fun.

By way of adventure, helicopter tours and guided wine tours launch from the property. Additionally, a concierge service is underway to suggest other adventures. By way of serenity, deer roam the property freely and elk are pastured within a stone’s throw.

Starlight is uninhibited by city lights and weather permitting, shines unencumbered over the property.

By way of celebration, there is a newly-built event lodge equipped with a bar, custom colored lights to suit the occasion or the bride’s color choice for her wedding. A large outdoor patio and fireplace provide ample space and an excellent indoor/outdoor sound system for any occasion. Conveniently, after the celebration, there is lodging for party goers, with 28 cabins the entire wedding party can stay.

Jeff and Amy’s Country Inn & Cottages is a family business. They live, work and raise their twin sons on the grounds. Their attention to detail, customized cabins, and the beautiful setting are a tribute to what they value in life. The best part of the business for Jeff - the smile on people’s faces after a relaxing stay. A getaway in the Hill Country is made better by a stay at the Country Inn & Cottages.

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Nestled in historic neighborhoods of Fredericksburg, TX sits three uniquely vintage recently updated guests Haus's. Conveniently located just two blocks from Main Street. With all the charm and privacy of a hill country guest Haus but the convenience of a downtown location. They are a whimsical and romantic destination perfect for girls's weekends, families,and couples.

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Sierra Homes

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“I am constantly looking for ways to improve the homes we live in.”

What do a Veterinarian and a Home Builder have in common? A love of science and a commitment to excellence! That is what you will find in Teresa and David Fransik of Sierra Homes. Teresa owned and operated a veterinary clinic for 15 years before she made the switch to manage her husband David’s new green home-building business, Sierra Homes. David was a home builder in Dallas for many years and was frustrated by the lack of interest in green building.

In a search of a lifestyle better suited to them and their middle school aged son, plus a place to launch a green building business, the Fransiks discovered Fredericksburg. They made the move in 2002 and launched a highly successful, performance focused, home building business.

David and Teresa’s goal is simple - build more efficient and cost effective homes. David admits, “I am constantly looking for ways to improve the homes we live in.” The ways in which Sierra Homes improves the houses that they build are by applying new science, and by using materials and methods that will allow a home to maximize its efficiency for heating and cooling and reduce energy costs.

Sierra Homes recommends details that will allow the client to build a home that is better for the environment and reasonable on the pocket book.

Teresa has a self-pronounced love for spreadsheets and keeps remarkable details tracking every aspect of the building process. “Some people want to know everything,” she states, “and some people just want the bottom line. I can provide either one.”

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The Fransiks intend to see green building become the norm and not the exception in home building. They are currently working on a series of economically priced, performance based, green homes that are somewhat standardized with a guarantee on utility costs. The Fransiks are confident that they can build a home that will operate as expected in extreme Texas heat, winter cold snaps, drought or rain. This budgeting, planning, green building and exceptional customer service, truly sets Sierra Homes apart from other home builders.

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