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THE BAPTIST CHURCH

DRIFTWOOD

13540 FM 150 West, Driftwood, Texas 78619 512-858-1724 www.baptistchurchdriftwood.com Sunday Morning Bible Study - 9:30am Sunday Morning Worship Service - 10:45am Wednesday Evening Meal and Bible Study - 6:00pm BRO. TOM GAUTIER

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH DRIPPING SPRINGS

Sunday School 9:30am; Worship 10:45am Wednesday Nights-6pm; Weekday Preschool Tues-Thurs 203 Hwy 290 West, PO Box 1177, Dripping Springs, TX www.fbcds.com • 512-858-4270 • fbcds@fbcds.com

FRIENDSHIP CREEKSIDE FELLLOWSHIP

14455 FM 1826 Sunday 10:45am Greet and Meet Sunday Service 11am • Childrens Church and Nursery 512-288-2009 • www.fcf1826.org MERVIN PETZOLT, PASTOR

DRIPPING SPRINGS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

REV. NANCY MARROQUIN Sunday Worship 9:00am and 10:30am 100 S. Canyonwood • Dripping Springs, Texas 78620 www.dspres.org • dspc@dspres.org 512-858-1788

ST. SOPHIA ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN CHURCH

225 Rose Dr., Dripping Springs, TX 78620 512-638-0721 • www.stsophiachurch.us 6pm Saturdays - Great Vespers 10am Sundays - The Divine Liturgy All services are in English - Visitors always welcome! FR. PETER SMITH, PASTOR

SUNSET CANYON BAPTIST CHURCH

Sunday School 9:45am - Worship 11:00am Wednesday Fellowship 6:00pm 4000 E. Highway 290 Dripping Springs, Texas 78620 894-0480 • www.sunsetcanyonchurch.org

THE ANCIENT CHEROKEE CHURCH

ONE GOD

9250 McGregor Lane 512-858-2951 • www.cherokeediscovery.com Sunday 10am • Charles L. Rogers, Priest — PAID ADVERTISEMENT —

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Mayor’s Welcome Chamber & Visitors Center, your first stop Dripping Springs ISD: Simply the best Dripping hosts dynamic events Get wet at Camp Ben McCullough Hamilton Pool, a Texas Treasure The Farmers Market: Healthy & Homegrown Westcave Preserve: A Hill Country Legend Reimers Ranch: Worthy of its namesake Dripping Springs Chamber membership list Pedernales Falls State Park: Just down the road The Pound House & Homestead: Deep roots Onion Creek Kitchens at Juniper Hills Farm

he Guide to Dripping Springs is published once per year by Valley Spring Communications, Inc. This free publication is distributed and serviced by the Dripping Springs Post Office inside the 78620 ZIP code, the Dripping Springs Area Chamber of Commerce and Texas Visitors Bureaus. It is also available in Dripping Springs and other parts of Texas in racks, on counter tops and at many of the businesses that advertise within. Publisher PRESIDENT Editor Graphics WRITERS Photography Distribution Cover Photo Advertising

Leslie Stearns Sharon Johnson Charles McClure Michael Schreffler Carline Schwartz, Charles McClure Robert Anschultz, Charles McClure Jim Gore Robert Anschultz Ruthie Razee

We thank our many advertisers for making this publication possible for the enjoyment of visitors, newcomers and old-timers alike. Our hope is for you to visit as many of these enchanting businesses and enjoy as many of the community festivals as possible. You won’t have to look too hard to find a Hill Country treasure! We think you’ll also find Dripping Springs charming, friendly and full of wonderful folks. Special thanks goes to the Dripping Springs Chamber of Commerce for working in partnership with Valley Spring Communications, Inc. and for endorsing this publication. The Chamber of Commerce receives a portion of advertising sales proceeds to assist in funding their operations.

We welcome your comments. For questions, information on where to obtain your FREE copy of the 2011–12 Guide to Dripping Springs magazine, or to advertise in the 2012–13 issue, call Ruthie at (512) 858-4163; metro (512) 8422202; fax (512) 847-9054; send an e-mail to advertising@wimberley-tx.com; or contact us by mail at: Valley Spring Communications, Inc., P.O. Box 732, Dripping Springs, TX 78620. The 2012–13 Guide to Dripping Springs is ©2012–13 by Valley Spring Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part without express written consent is prohibited.

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131 Benney Lane Suite A (across from Dripping Springs High School) Dripping Springs, TX 78620

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The Dripping Springs Chamber of Commerce and Visitor’s Bureau.

Your first stop? The Chamber & Visitor’s Bureau he Dripping Springs Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau is your first stop when visiting Dripping Springs or the surrounding areas. The chamber has a renewed mission and a new location. Sherrie Parks, executive director for the chamber of commerce, said it will be easier for people to find the organization. “It makes it easier to work with the city,” Parks said about the chamber’s new location. “It also makes it easier for people to find us because half the time they come here looking for city hall or they go to city hall looking for us.” Parks said Mercer Street is a great location for the chamber since the city received a grant for the Mercer Street Pedestrian Improvement Project. She said the new location will help promote businesses. “In the next year the city is going use the grant it received to revitalize Mercer Street,” Parks said. “The revitalization of that street is going to be very big for Dripping Springs and will help us draw tourists here.” Parks said one of the main goals for the chamber is making it a place everyone can find information. “I think the main goal is to rebrand the chamber as a place everybody can go to get the information they need,” Parks said. “Whether you live here or whether you’re visiting here. We’ve got to present Dripping Springs well.” Whether visiting the many nearby attractions like the iconic Hamilton Pool Preserve, or the stunning grotto at Westcave Preserve, the charm of Reimers Ranch Park, or the stark beauty of Pedernales Falls State Park, the chamber and visitor’s bureau is the place to get started. Dripping Springs offers an array of fine eateries with a wide variety of cuisines and the chamber can direct visitors quickly and easily to their destination. Let the Dripping Springs Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau assist you when visiting the area. Learn more at www. drippingspringstx.org or call the chamber at 1-512-858-7000, or the visitors bureau at 512-858-4740. 4  2012 Guide to Dripping Springs, Texas

ripping Springs boasts one of the finest school districts in Texas, an. award-winning public schools system. Covering approximately 190 square miles, the Dripping Springs Independent School District (DSISD) extends from Cedar Valley to Henley and from Hamilton Pool to 8 miles south on Ranch Road 12. Dripping Springs ISD has a proud tradition of educational excellence. It is a growing 4A school district with an enrollment of 4,500 students on five campuses: Dripping Springs Elementary School, Walnut Springs Elementary School, Rooster Springs Elementary School, Dripping Springs Middle School and Dripping Springs High School. DSISD repeatedly earns high marks for its academic and extracurricular programs, as well as for its fiscal accountability. In the 2010-11 Texas state accountability ratings, all three elementary schools — Dripping Springs Elementary, Rooster Springs Elementary, Walnut Springs Elementary — received the highest possible designation of Exemplary, while the high school, middle school and district were Recognized. Only 14.4 percent of campuses statewide were Exemplary. The district is one of 367 public school districts in the nation to be honored by the College Board with a place on its second annual “AP (Advanced Placement) Honor Roll.” DSISD is one of only seven school districts in Texas and the only district in the Austin area to be recognized on the AP Honor Roll, and is the only school district in the state of Texas to receive this award both years it has been presented. The district’s reputation for high levels of student achievement has created a college-going culture — approximately 95 percent of its graduates annually enter higher education. Dripping Springs High School students also consistently outperform their peers statewide on both the ACT and SAT college entrance exams.

Dripping Springs High School was recognized as one of the top high schools in Central Texas by the organization Children at Risk, ranking sixth in the spring of 2011.

Dripping Springs High School was recognized by Newsweek magazine as one of the top high schools in the United States in June 2011. DSHS was listed at #361 in the nation and #31 in Texas. When looking at only 4A comprehensive high schools, Dripping Springs is fourth in the state. DSISD offers Advanced Placement, Pre-AP, dual credit classes and career and technology programming. While student academics are the main focus of the school system, DSISD offers a full range of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, fine arts and literary teams. Success in extracurricular activities also is a Tiger trademark. DSHS athletes and teams frequently earn district titles and qualify for state meets, most recently in swimming. In recent years, many student-athletes have received college scholarships to continue their athletic pursuits.

Student involvement in groups like 4H and Future Farmers of America honors the roots of our community, and students have achieved great success in local stock show competitions. Students also participate and excel in the arts, which are showcased at the high school in the new 660-seat auditorium. Dripping Springs ISD has been recognized for its fiscal integrity many times, recognized by the Texas Comptroller’s Office as having the highest rating (“five stars”) for efficiency in spending while attaining high levels of student achievement. DSISD also has received a Superior rating every year that the state has issued a Financial Integrity Rating System report (FIRST). Dripping Springs traditionally has a high level of parental involvement. Along with a caring and competent faculty, a strong home-school partnership exists in the community. To learn more about Dripping Springs schools, visit the website at www.dsisd.txed.net.

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Festivals & Frivolity

Drippin’ knows how to have fun D

ripping Springs hosts a bevy of great events. Dripping With Taste is slated this year on Sept. 8, featuring the finest in local wines and cuisine. Learn more at www.drippingwithtaste.

org. Fall Fest is a celebration of Early Texas and is always a feast for the senses. Fall Fest is a daylong festival of fun, food, entertainment, and education held at the Pound House and Pioneer Farm during the third week in September. April is always a busy month in Dripping Springs. Held typically in the third week of April, the Founders’ Day Festival is popular with locals and visitors alike. Its a carnival atmosphere, complete with rides for the kids and food worthy of a world-class tailgate party. The Old Settler’s Reunion is also held each April on the grounds of the legendary Saltlick Restaurant, just across the street from Camp Ben McCulloch. Keep an eye on the Dripping Springs Chamber of Commerce website, www.drippingspringstx.org, for more info.

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Robert Anshultz photo

Founderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day in Dripping Springs is always a family-fun event.

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Camp Ben McCulloch unites beauty with rich history of area

ooking for nice shady picnic spot, or a place to camp, fish or swim? Pay a visit to Camp Ben McCulloch, the only continuously used Confederate campground in the South. It is only a short drive from Dripping Springs, near the small town of Driftwood. Confederate veterans founded the 40-acre campground in 1896. It is maintained by Hays County residents descended from Confederate veterans. Despite the link to the Old South, the camp and its operators are not political. Anyone and everyone are welcome to use the facility and attend the annual Camp Ben McCulloch Reunion each June. “It is a beautiful park,” said Jimmy Robinson, who said he frequents the park. “There are nice amenities and some beautiful trees. This is a great stretch along Onion Creek.” The campground is open to the public 24 hours a day. There is no charge for day use, but a fee is collected for overnight camping. Most campsites are primitive. Electricity and

water are available for RVs and campers. Campsites are occupied by members during the annual reunion in June, but for the rest of the year they are available to the public. A caretaker is available to accept camping fees and take reservations. Call ahead, (512) 858-2084 or 858-7512, if you plan to use the pavilion, tabernacle or dance floor. These are often reserved on weekends. Primitive campsites usually are not reserved.

The campground has a half-mile of Onion Creek frontage, and there are several spots that make good swimming holes when rainfall is sufficient. To get to Camp Ben McCulloch, head south from Dripping Springs on Ranch Road 12, turn left on F.M. 150 toward Driftwood, left again on Ranch Road 1826. The campground is on the right, across from the Salt Lick restaurant.

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The startling beauty of Hamilton Pool Preserve he Bible says that God rested on the Seventh Day... Those of us in the terestrial world wouldn’t be surprised if he did so at the iconic Hamilton Pool Preserve. The stunning beauty of Hamilton Pool has made it one of the most popular destinations in Central Texas. More than 70,000 people visit Hamilton Pool each year. The main attraction is the swimming hole, but there is also a trail leading to the Pedernales River. Hamilton Pool is a great place to swim; however, the park is first and foremost a nature preserve that is filled with various plants that are rare or endangered. Because of the delicate ecosystem, water samples are tested daily for bacteria. If the count becomes too high, swimming is not allowed, although the rest of the park remains open during regular operating hours. The reserve is a feast for the eyes and a great place for photography — you can walk into the grotto behind the waterfall. There’s also plenty of wildlife. Travis County operates Hamilton Pool Reserve. The reserve is part of the Balcones Canyonlands Preserve system, designed to protect endangered geological features, plants and animals.

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Situated on 232 acres of prime Hill Country land, the reserve is home to several rare plant species as well, including the threatened canyon mock orange, the chatterbox orchid, and the eastern red bay. (The University of Texas Botany Department has been especially interested in the red bay, because it’s far west of where it should be.) There are also many species of birds, including the endangered golden-cheeked warbler. Hamilton Pool is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. year round. The park does not allow pets, glass containers or cooking fires. Fishing is not allowed. The reserve closes to additional visitors temporarily when the parking lot reaches capacity. Hamilton Pool becomes quite popular during the summer — so if that’s when you’d like to visit, plan to arrive early in the day. To get there from Dripping Springs, drive north on Ranch Rd. 12 for about 7.4 miles, turn left on Hamilton Pool Rd. and drive about five miles. Westcave Preserve is on the right. Nominal charges are required, but include discounts for senior citizens and children. For information about the park, including whether or not swimming is allowed, call (512) 264-2740 for a recorded message. The greeting is updated almost daily.

Charles McClure Photos

Hamilton Pool is one of those places on this earth that can take your breath away.

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njoy a great selection of locally grown foods and quality products at the Dripping Springs Farmers Market, which is now held every Thursday. Marianne Simmons serves on the farmers market’s volunteer board said the date changed from Saturdays to Thursdays will provide additional opportunities for more vendors to participate. “It’s real beneficial to hold two markets a week especially in the summer when you have perishable things like squash, cucumbers and tomatoes,” Simmons said. “In other words, you’ll pick everything for your Saturday market then you’ll have that same amount again on Tuesday.” This is the fourth season for the Farmer’s Market. Marketing Manager Joe Ann Touchstone said the Thursday market will ensure that the vendors are not competing with the larger Saturday markets in the Austin region. “It will also allow for families to do more meal planning by shopping earlier in the week,” Touchstone said. “With a mixed offering of vegetables, eggs, meats, herbs, breads, prepared foods and handcrafted items, the Dripping Springs Farmer’s Market promises to dazzle your senses.” The farmers market will also have two seasons this year. The first will

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last from mid-March to the end of July, and the second will be from the first weekend of October through the third week in December. “This is a vehicle for preserving and enhancing agriculture in a community that seems to be changing so fast,” Simmons said. “It is a way for us to cherish these producers and eat really, really well.” The farmers market in Dripping Springs’ mission is to promote regional agriculture by providing products to consumers that comes directly from local growers.

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Westcave Preserve: Mother Nature’s little secret W

hen you come down the hill and are first confronted by Westcave Preserve, don’t be surprised if the soft whisper of “wow” doesn’t flow naturally from your lips. The dominant feature of the preserve is the limestone canyon that leads to a hidden grotto and waterfall. The canyon was formed when a limestone cave collapsed, thousands of years ago. To help protect the formation from wear and tear, Westcave Preserve allows access to the grotto only during guided tours. Tours feature a combination of cultural and natural history. “It’s informative, an overview of this part of Texas,” said John Ahrns, the former director of the park and a fellow that is something of a Texas Hill Country legend. While Ahrns retired in 2010, his work endures simply because there is a preserve. The site has been a nature preserve since 1974. The trail into the canyon is less than a halfmile in length, one way. A short, self-guided nature trail was recently completed as well. It is about a quarter-mile in length, and will include a mix of cultural and natural history information. One of the most beautiful sights in the Dripping Springs area, the preserve offers won-

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derful photo opportunities. It is more than a spectacle, however. The 30acre preserve is home to many species of wildlife, including six nesting pairs of the endangered golden-cheeked warbler. There are approximately 375 species of plants. The preserve is a sanctuary for wildlife, a living laboratory, and an educational resource. It is the mission of the park to promote conservation and environmental education. Public tours are available on weekends. School children and adults can also access Westcave during the week, if they call ahead of time. The preserve holds classes during the week, conducts spring and summer programs, and offers special tours. The preserve is leased from LCRA, and is operated by a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation. There are at least 30 volunteers, including the board committee, docents, guides, and other workers. Westcave has another impressive feature as well — its Visitors Center. The building is a true showpiece. Yet it fits in perfectly with its surroundings. It is a building with a story of its own. The Warren Skaaren Environmental Learning Center is named for the late writer of the

Beetlejuice screenplay. The Warren Skaaren Charitable Trust donated the first $100,000 used to construct the center. Robert Jackson Architects, the designers of the building, received the prestigious Merit Award from the American Institute of Architects. They also received the Texas Recreation and Parks Facilities Design Award. The building was constructed with limestone from a quarry in Sisterdale, Texas. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s designed to look like a CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps) building-like many park structures built during the Depression. It is aligned on a true north-south axis, to take advantage of natural heating and cooling. The building has several eco-friendly features. A heat pump system uses the temperature of the ground to help keep the building at 68 degrees. It Charles McClure Photos works as both an air conditioner and as a heater. Westcave Preserve A solar panel sends about 2,000 watts into the features a waterpower grid. The Visitor Center collects rainwater, fall that rolls off a which is used to irrigate the xeriscaped flowercollapsed grotto. beds. There is also a cistern that provides a source of water for wildlife. Restrooms utilize a selfcomposting toilet system and a wetlands wastewater system. The Visitors Center features a unique solar obserWestcave Preserve is approximately 18 miles from Dripping Springs. To vatory. Light streaming through a small hole in the ceiling and markings get there, drive north on Ranch Rd. 12 for about 7.4 miles, turn left on on the floor relate the time of day to the time of year. The device is based Hamilton Pool Rd. and drive about 7.5 miles. Westcave Preserve is on on a very old design dating back to the 3rd century. For those who would the right. No pets are allowed in the preserve. Nominal fees are required like to contribute to the conservation effort, Westcave Preserve sells for tours. For more information, call (830) 825-3442, e-mail westcave@ memberships and is always looking for volunteers. moment.net, or visit www.westcave.org.

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Reimers Ranch Park stands in tribute to its namesake elcome to a slice of paradise — Milton Reimers Ranch. Located 12 miles down Hamilton Pool Road from Texas 71, the Travis County park was acquired from Milton and Joy Reimers in 2005, but their presence has been felt every day since. In fact, shortly after pulling into the park, visitors stop at Reimers’ old goat feed shed (since converted to a park ranger station) to check in before entering the heart of the 2,427 acres. The station is always busy. “People really enjoy the park,” Park Technician Roger Stacey said. Apparently, there are plenty of people that agree, and according to most, the best part of the park — aside from all of the incredible features — is a sense of park ownership that sets Reimers Ranch apart. The feeling of community in the park has existed for years, dating back to when Reimers allowed local fisherman to drop their lines along his tract on the Pedernales River. The hilly terrain and limestone cliffs make the park an ideal destination for mountain biking, hiking and climbing. It has multiple mountain biking trails, plenty of land and pools to explore, and is one of the premier places to climb in the country. On one particular weekend, visitors at the park traveled as far as four hours away just to experience the sights and adventures the park has to offer. Ronnie White and Rebecca Smith of San Antonio, had spent weeks preparing on climbing walls before coming out to the Hill Country to test their skills on the cliffs. A trek down the road to the side of the Pedernales found fishermen trying to lure the area’s famed white bass from the waters a few weeks earlier than usual, and their luck revealed the fish hadn’t arrived just yet.

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Charles McClure Photos

Reimers Ranch has a stunning view of the Pedernales River. It is also considered to have some of the best repelling in Texas (opposite page).

“When the bass go to spawn, you can pull them out of here by the dozens,” one mused. “When the weather warms up, those fish get busy.” Every imaginable type of angler frequents the park — from fly fishermen to waders to the cork and bobber set in lawn chairs on the shore with a bucket of cold ones — each person had his or her own plan to snare the big one. The mountain biking trails are favored by a lot of riders in Central Texas, so much so that sponsored races are held from time to time. Despite the serious nature of some of the riding, the riders are often willing to help out those that aren’t as skilled. It’s a trait that many of the park goers share. The park visitors spend so much time on the land that the management includes them in the decision process. If the park management has a problem, it’s the visitors they go to first for suggestions. The park is open to visitors seven days a week from sunrise to sunset and there is a day use fee. Reimers Ranch includes three miles of continuous frontage along the Pedernales, and was the largest parkland acquisition in the history of Travis County. Like every Travis County park, ground fires are prohibited in day use, and glass containers and fireworks are also prohibited. Leashed pets are welcomed at the park.

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Marketing Dvine Marketing 512-422-2594 dvinemarketing.com

Signs Bill Bailey’s Signs 12010 Hwy. 290 W., Suite 100, Austin 78737 (512) 394-1300 billbaileysigns.com Grapevine Signs & Designs 222 Hwy. 290 W., DS 78620 (512) 858-7503 grapevinesigns@aol.com

Arts, Culture & Entertainment

Museum Dr. Pound Pioneer Farmstead & Museum 570 Founders Park Road, DS 78620, 858-2030 drpoundhistoricalfarmstead.com

Orchard Texas Hill Country Olive Co. 2530 W. Fitzhugh, DS 78620 607-6512 texashillcountryoliveco.com

Theatre The Wimberley Players 450 Old Kyle Road, Wimberley 78676, 847-1592 wimberleyplayers.org

VIDEOS/ENTERTAINMENT Showstoppers Video & Computer Services 2400-B Hwy. 290 W., Suite 3, DS?78620, 858-1526 drippingspringstx.com

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Art Galleries Carved Stone, Inc. 5300 Bell Springs Road, DS 78620, (512) 858-5665 carved-stone.com Sol’stice Garden Expressions 900 Hwy. 290 W., DS 78620 569-0175 solsticeoutdoors. com Sunset Canyon Pottery 4002 E. Hwy. 290, DS 78620 894-0938 sunsetcanyonpottery.com Wesley Gallery 27008 RR 12 S., Suite A, DS,TX 78620, 858-9758 wesleygallery.com

Art/Entertainment The Art Garage 11190 Circle Drive, Ste. 202, Austin 78736, 852-9900 theartgarageaustin.com

Historial Parks Lyndon B. Johnson Nat. Historical Park 100 Lady Bird Lane, Johnson City 78636, (830) 868-7128 nps.gov/lyjo

Austin Zoo 10808 Rawhide Trail, Austin 78736, 288-1490 austinzoo.org

Automotive Body AMM Collision Center 3990 E. Hwy. 290, DS 78620 894-3888 austinmotormile. com

Repair/Service Central Garage, LLC 120 Hwy. 290 W, DS 78620 894-4114 centralgaragellc.com Good To Go Oil Center Inc. 1160 E. Hwy. 290, DS 78620 858-1420 L & L Automotive 3987 E. Hwy. 290, DS 78620 894-4486 landlautomotive. com Malone Diesel & Automotive 3040 Hwy. 290 W., DS 78620 858-2132 malonediesel.com

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Pro-Tech Automotive 451 S. Canyonwood Drive, DS 78620, 829-5123 drippingspringsauto.com

Wrecker/Towing Drippin’ Towin’ Service Inc. 12015 Bonham Ranch Road, DS 78620, (512) 264-2757

Sales Lone Oak Motors 9201 Hwy. 290 W., Austin 78736, 288-5000 loneoakmotors.com

Business & Professional Services Business Services Better Business Bureau 10005 La Posada, Austin 78752, 445-4748 centraltx. bbb.org BITwise Consulting 150 Sunset Ridge, DS 78620 217-4278 bitwiseconsulting.com Dripping Springs Chamber of Commerce 509 Mercer (P.O. Box 206), DS 78620, 858-7000 drippingspringstx.org eDirect Services P.O. Box 1618, DS 78620 264-0333 edirectservices. com Harris Tax & Financial Services 109 Greenridge Lane, DS 78620, 763-9914 harristaxandfinsvcs.com Legal Shield/goSmallBiz 8004 Forest View Drive, Austin 78737, 422-3441 prepaidlegal.com/hub/rmsprague

Payroll/HR Benefits AmCheck Payroll HR Benefits 12912 Hill Country Blvd., Bldg. F-250 Austin, TX 78738 347-8866, amcheck.com

Attorney Avera Law Firm, PLLC 13062 Hwy. 290 W., Austin 78736, 615-3578 averalaw. com Baker & Robertson, Attorneys 171 Benney Lane, Suite 100, DS 78620, 894-0890 bakerattorneys.com Christopher Law Firm 3975 E. Hwy. 290, DS 78620 858-9779 christopherlawfirm.com The King Law Group 106 E. 6th Street, Austin 78701, 322-5730 kinglitigationgroup.com Law Offices of Sarah Brandon 13062 Hwy. 290 W., Suite 206, Austin 78737, 477-4707 sarahbrandon.com Marilyn G. Miller, Attorney at Law 151 E. Mercer Street, Suite D, DS 78620, (512) 894-0319 mgmillerlaw.net Nelson M. “Mike” Davidson Jr., Attorney at Law 1220 Hwy. 290 W., Suite 100, DS 78620, (512) 894-0775 Patrick L. Reznik, Attorney at Law P.O. Box 1148, DS 78620 (512) 894-5426 braungresham.com Sapp, White & Freeman, PC 110 Longhorn Lane, DS 78620, (512) 858-0202 sapplaw.com Short Mamas, LLC 101 College St., DS 78620 (512) 858-1800 kmllp.com Watt & Associates, P.C. 141 E. Mercer, Suite C, DS 78620, (512) 894-4404 wattlaw.com

Computers, IT & Technology Internet Hillcountry Network Systems 951 Deer Creek Circle, DS 78620, (512) 745-6283 hillcountrytx.net TexasData 2301 Lost Creek Road, DS 78620, (512) 264-8787 texasdata.net IT Support BigVillage IT 315 Mystic Creek Drive, DS 78620, (512) 524-7641 bigvillageit.com

Web Page Design Dzine Works P.O. Box 1256, DS 78620 (512) 858-9377 dzineworks. com Pithy Productions, Inc. 1700 Stagecoach Ranch Road, DS 78620, (877) 605-832 pithyproductions.com

Communications Newspaper Century-News P.O. Box 732, DS 78620 (512) 858-4163 hollymedia.newspaperdirect.com Dripping Springs Outlook 400 River Road, Wimberley 78676, (512) 847-6397 dsoutlook.com Hill Country Sun 100 Commons Road, Suite 7-319, DS 78620 (512) 301-2877 hillcountrysun.com The News-Dispatch 1000 Rolling Oaks Drive, Driftwood 78619 (512) 842-1117

Relocation Guide Austin Relocation Guide 2900 N. Quinlan Park Rd., Ste. B-240 #344, Austin 78732, (512) 340-9199 austinrelocationguide.com

Yellowpages

Venues

ATD-Austin P.O. Box 92052, Austin 78709 (512) 288-6215 atd-austin.com Yellowbook USA 263 Loop 337, Suite 700, New Braunfels 78130 (830) 620-3600 yellowbook.com

Camp Lucy 3509 Creek Road, DS 78620 (512) 894-4400 camplucy.com Creekside Pavilion 18315 RR 1826, Driftwood 78619, (512) 894-3218 creekparty.com Lotus Ranch, LLC 525 Fischer Trail, Wimberley 78676, (512) 847-6633 lotusranch.org Memory Lane Events Center/ B&B 403 KC Memory Lane, DS 78620, (512) 894-0700 memorylaneweddings.com Old Glory Ranch 3633 River Road, Wimberley 78676, (512) 847-3646 oldgloryranch.com Red Corral Ranch/B&B 505 Red Corral Ranch Road, Wimberley 78676 (830) 833-4801 redcorralranch.com The Inn at Wild Rose Hall 11110 Fitzhugh Road, Austin 78736, (512) 380-5683 theinnatwildrosehall.com The Terrace Club 2600 E. Hwy. 290, DS 78620 (512) 894-4009 theterraceclub.com Twin Parks Country Club/B&B 1111 Hays Country Acres Road, DS 78620 (512) 796-3075 twinparkscountryclub.com

Map Publication Texas Trails Maps 207 E. Main, Llano 78643 (915) 247-5183 texastrails. org

Radio KDRP Public Radio 700 Hwy. 290 W., DS 78620 (512) 829-4680 kdrplive.org

Websites Around Dripping Springs info@arounddrippingsprings.com www.arounddrippingsprings.com

Engineering, Architecture & Design Alderson Group, Inc. 400 Hwy. 290 W., Bldg. B, Suite 203, DS 78620 (512) 364-0989 CMA Engineering Inc. 235 Ledgestone Drive, Austin 78737, (512) 432-1000 O’ConnellRobertson 811 Barton Springs Rd. #900, Austin 78704, 512.478.7286 oconnellrobertson.com PaveTex Engineering and Testing Inc. 3989 E. Hwy. 290, DS 78620 (512) 858-2993 pavetex. com Rippy Engineering & Land Surveying 10600 Kit Carson Drive, Austin 78737 (512) 288-8976

Event Planning/ Rental/ Venues Planning Lisa Elliott Footprint Events (512) 569-3390 lisa@footprintevents.net

Rentals Hill Country Event Rentals 14121 Hwy. 290 W, Unit 3B, Austin 78737, 512-829-4498 hillcountryeventrentals.com Whim Hospitality 1016 Pier Branch, DS 78620 (512) 894-4445 whimeventrentals.com

Family, Community & Non-Profit Camps Sports Country Camp 3400 Bell Springs Rd., DS 78620, (512) 809-1279 sportscountrycamp.com

Civic Organizations Boy Scouts of America–Troop 101 10705 Valley Vista Road, Austin 78737, (512) 707-7488 t101.org Dripping Springs Community Foundation P.O. Box 1684, DS 78620 (512) 858-2407 dscommunityfoundation.org Dripping Springs Lions Club P.O. Box 53, DS 78620 (512) 858-5159 awpi.com/lions/index.html Dripping Springs Rotary Club P.O. Box 325, DS 78620 (512) 894-0890 drippingspringsrotary.org Dripping Springs Toastmasters Club 117 Hillside Dr, DS 78620

(512) 924-6430 drippingsprings.freetoasthost.biz Dripping Springs Women’s Club P.O. Box 1306, DS 78620 (512) 894-4410 dswomensclub.com Friends of the Pound House Foundation 570 Founders Park Rd., DS 78620, (512) 858-2030 Hill Country Community Band P.O. Box 633, Wimberley 78676, (512) 517-3111 hillcountrycommunityband.org VFW #2933/American Legion #290 P.O. Box 216, DS 78620 (512) 858-5637 vfwwebcom.org/tx/post2933

Dance/Gymnastics 4D Dance 149 American Way, DS 78620 (512) 264-1175 4ddance.com Head to Toe Dance 330 Mercer St., DS 78620 (512) 789-9683 headtotoedance.com Moxie Gymnastics & Cheer 16776 Fitzhugh Road, DS 78620, (512) 487-5178 moxiegymandcheer.com Starbella Dance Company 2400 B Hwy. 290 West, Suite 7, DS 78620, 512-785-5522

Day Cares Your Growing Child 100 Commons, Suite 3, DS 78620, (512) 894-4704 Live Oak Child Development Center 27979 RR 12, DS 78620 (512) 829-5176 liveoakcdc.com

Education Dragonfly International School P.O. Box 1598, DS 78620 (512) 858-9780 discoverdragonfly.com Dripping Springs ISD 510 W. Mercer St., DS 78620 (512) 858-3000 dsisd.txed.net Head Start Driving School 1322-B Hwy. 290 W., DS 78620, (512) 470-2886 Kumon Math & Reading Center 310 Hwy. 290 W., Unit C, DS 78620, (512) 858-4530 kumon.com The Preparatory School of Dripping Springs 12610 Nutty Brown Road, Austin 78737, 512-288-7737 theprepschools.com

Library

Bookkeeping

Dripping Springs Community Library 501 Sportsplex Drive, DS 78620, (512) 858-7825 dscl.org

Social Services American Cancer Society 2433 Ridgepoint Drive, Suite B, Austin 78754 (512) 919-1888 cancer.org The Burke Center for Youth 20800 FM 150 W., Driftwood 78619, (512) 858-4258 theburkecenter.org Hays-Caldwell Women’s Center P.O. Box 234, San Marcos 78667-0234, (512) 396-3404 hcwc.org United Way of Hays County P.O. Box 1728, San Marcos 78667-1728, (512) 353-1420 unitedwayhaysco.org

Senior Services Senior Living Hill Country Cottages, Inc. 1300 Hwy. 290 W., DS 78620 (512) 858-5131

Service The Friends Foundation/Meals P.O. Box 8, DS 78620 (512) 894-0756 thefriendsfoundation.org Hill Country Senior Citizens Activity Center 1310 Hwy. 290 W., DS 78620 (512) 858-4663

Youth Sports Dripping Springs Youth Sports Association P.O. Box 637, DS 78620 (512) 731-8331 dsysa.org DSYSA Soccer P.O. Box 1588, DS 78620 (512) 858-4758 dsysasc.sportslink.ws/

Finance & Insurance Accountants Barbee & Associates PC 14101 Hwy. 290 W., Bldg. 100-B, Austin 78737 (512) 964-6094 Bruce Sieffert Accounting Firm 3755 S. Capital of Texas Highway, Suite 290, Austin 78704, (512) 443-2121 brucemycpa.com Erika Bockelman, CPA, PC 208 Thatchers Court, DS 78620, (512) 217-8691 bockelmancpa.com Hoke, Van Camp & Associates 171 Benney Lane, Suite #300, DS 78620 (512) 894-0052 hokevancampcpas.com

A & B Services 866-252-8751 aandbservices.com

Banks Broadway Bank 320 E. Hwy. 290, DS 78620 (512) 858-1039 broadwaybank.com Cattleman’s National Bank 401 E. Hwy. 290 W., DS 78620, (512) 858-5159 cattlemansnationalbank.com Chase Bank 200 E. Hwy. 290, DS 78620 (512) 858-2062 chase.com Pioneer Bank 100 Creek Road, DS 78620 (512) 894-0262 pioneerbanktexas.com Prosperity Bank 721 Hwy. 290 W., Suite 100, DS 78620, (512) 894-0541 prosperitybanktx.com Security State Bank & Trust 1500 Hwy. 290 W., DS 78620 (512) 894-4526 ssbtexas.com Wells Fargo Bank 401 Mercer St., DS 78620 (512) 344-7800 wellsfargo.com

Financial Services Financial Network / Nancy K. Maugel 215 Sundance Trail, Suite B, DS 78620, (512) 264-3833 moneymaugel.com Jay Orr/Southwest Financial Alliance 3600 N. Capital of TX Highway, Bldg. B Suite 180, Austin 78746 (512) 266-1658, ext. 307 swfalliance.com Raymond James Financial Service/Suzanne Moore 151 E. Mercer St., Suite A, DS 78620, (512) 894-0574 raymondjames.com DH Investment Company 13000 Hwy. 290 W., Austin 78737, (512) 394-0635 Edward Jones at Centerlake— Corey Skahill 14101 Hwy. 290 W., Suite 100-A, Austin 78737 (512) 894-0665 edwardjones.com Edward Jones Investments -Gavin Loftus 300 W. Mercer St., Suite 200, DS 78620, (512) 894-3801 edwardjones.com Edward Jones Investments -Susan Santamaria 800 Hwy. 290 W., Suite 500, DS 78620, (512) 858-2850 edwardjones.com

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Prime Tempus Inc. 27310 RR 12, DS 78620 (512) 894-3705 primetempus.com

Insurance Hill Country Insurance Agency - Kerri Jarnagin 31900 RR 12 N., Suite 102, DS 78620 (512) 301-7999 farmersagent.com/kjarnagin Hometown Insurance Group, LLC 3998 E. Hwy. 290, Suite C, DS 78620, (512) 590-7740 hometowntx.com Jarco Insurance Agency-Philip Jarnagin 31900 RR 12, Suite 103, DS 78620, (512) 784-6787 philip@jarcoins.com Lynn-Marie Bonds Farmers Insurance Group 8700 Manchaca Road, Suite 203, Austin 78748 (512) 891-9105 farmersagent.com/lbonds Mark Handley–State Farm Insurance and Financial Services 800 Hwy. 290 W., Bldg. D, Suite 200, DS 78620 (866) 894-4470 markhandley.com METLife-Martin V. Parker III, CLU 8303 N. MoPac #A-100, Austin 78759, (512) 691-1921 metlife.com Nickes Insurance & Mortgage Loans 616 Hwy. 290 W., DS 78620 (512) 894-0322 farmersagent.com/hnickes The Talbot Allstate Agency 12010 Highway 290W, Suite 110, Austin 78737 (512) 394-0074 allstateagencies.com/bill.talbot/ welcome Texas Associates Insurors 1120 S. Capital of TX Hwy., Bldg. 3-300, Austin 78746 (512) 439-2724 txassoc.com Texas Farm Bureau InsuranceDebra Williamson 151 E. Mercer St., Suite D2, DS 78620, (512) 858-7777 dwillamson@txfb-ins.com Watkins Insurance Group 3834 Spicewood Springs, Austin 78759 (512) 452-8877 watkinsinsurancegroup.com

Mortgage/Lending Capital Farm Credit 5900 Southwest Pkwy., Suite 501, Austin 78735 (512) 892-4425 capitalfarmcredit.com

IHS Mortgage, LLC 3415 Greystone Drive, Suite 301, Austin 78731 (512) 795-1800 ihsloans. com Irene Green/Southwest Bank Mortgage 901 S. Mopac, Bldg. 3 Suite 120, Austin 78746 (512) 347-1508 southwestbank.com Jessie Freeze-Skret/ Cornerstone Mortgage Company 2600 Via Fortuna, Suite 330, Austin 78746 (512) 922-9100 drippingspringsloans.com Panacea Mortgage 465 Horse Trail Drive, DS 78620, (800) 499-1562

Government & Education Emergency Services Hays County ESD #6 400 Sportsplex Drive, DS 78620, (512) 858-4600 hcesd6.com

Government City of Dripping Springs 511 Mercer St., DS 78620 (512) 858-4725 cityofdrippingsprings.com Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District 14101 Hwy. 290 W, Bldg. 100 Ste. 208, DS 78620 (512) 858-9253 haysgroundwater.com

Health Care Acupuncture Ming Yin Acupuncture 1320 Hwy. 290 W., Bldg. 1, Suite C, DS 78620 (512) 829-5209 Whole Life Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine 800 Hwy. 290 W, Building A-100, DS 78620 (512) 699-5362 wholelifeforyou.com

Chiropractic Dripping Springs Health Center 27490 RR 12, DS 78620 (512) 858-5677 hchealth.com Family First Chiropractic 800 Hwy. 290 W., Bldg. C-100, DS 78620 (512) 858-9355 ffchiro.com

Clinics Faith Holmes, MD, Family Medicine 1505 Hwy. 290 W., Suite A, DS 78620 (512) 858-2818

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Sharman Family Clinic 104 Mercer St., Suite H, DS 78620 (512) 858-2997 sharmanfamilyclinic.com Wellspring Family Medicine, PLLC 800 Hwy 290 W., Bldg. A-100, DS 78620 (512) 858-4100 mywellspringfamilymedicine.com

Counseling Pamela J. Firle, MA, LPC 28465 RR 12, DS 78620 (512) 858-2241 pamelajfirle.com

Dental/Orthodontics Cunningham Orthodontics, P.C. 131 Benney Lane, Suite A, DS 78620 (512) 858-1311 cunninghamorthodontics.com Dripping Springs Adair Dental Center 2150 Hwy. 290 W., DS 78620 (512) 858-5243 Dripping Springs Family Dentistry 27490 RR 12, Suite 108, DS 78620, (512) 858-9250 drippingspringsfamilydentistry.com

Dripping Springs Healthy Smiles, PLLC 331 Sportsplex Drive, Suite B, DS 78620, (512) 858-7200 dssmiles.com Ron S. White, DDS, PA 4189 E. Hwy. 290, DS 78620 (512) 501-3839 ronswhite. com Smiles of Austin @ Dripping Springs 400 Hwy. 290 W., Suite B-201, DS 78620 (512) 894-3779 smilesofaustin.net

Dermatology Dripping Springs Dermatology Associates 14101 Hwy. 290 W., Building 500A, DS 78620 (512) 454-3781 austindermatologyassociates.com

Rodan & Fields Dermatologists 1019 Springlake Drive, DS 78620, (512) 657-0155 Vitalogy Skincare 100 Commons Road, Suite 9, DS 78620, (512) 930-3909 vitalogyskincare.com

Hearing NewSound Hearing Aid Center 26222 RR 12 S., DS 78620 (800) 991-4327 newsoundhearing.com

Home Health Care Angels For Elders 219 Twilight Trail, Wimberley 78676, (512) 847-7445 AngelsForElders.com Wimberley Home Health 201-A Stillwater, Suite 6, Wimberley 78676 (512) 847-7080 wimberleyhomehealth.com

Hospitals/Urgent Care Clinics Lewis Family Medicine and Urgent Care 14101 Hwy 290 W., Suite 200, Austin 78737 (512) 301-6400 Seton Southwest Health Center 7900 FM 1826, Austin 78737 (512) 324-9001 seton.net/locations/southwest Texas Hill Country Urgent Care 13917 Hwy. 71 W., Austin 78738, (512) 263-1600 hillcountryuc.com

Pharmacy Dripping Springs Pharmacy/ Compounding Ctr. 100 Commons, Suite 1, DS 78620, (512) 858-7935 drippingspringspharmacy.com Walgreens 27495 RR 12, DS 78620 (512) 858-1984 walgreens.com

Specialized Services Arveda Alzheimer’s Family Care 11013 Signal Hill Drive, Austin 78737 (512) 637-5400 arvedacare.com Hill Country Care 1505 Hwy. 290 W., DS 78620 (512) 858-5624

Therapy/Rehabilitation CORE Health Care - Rehabilitation 400 Old Hwy. 290, DS 78620 (512) 894-0801 corehealth.com Family Connections Center Occupational 1425 Hwy. 290 W., DS 78620 (512) 858-2507 family-connections-center.com

Kethley Physical Therapy 800 Hwy. 290 W., Bldg. B-300, DS 78620 (512) 858-5191 kethleyphysicaltherapy.com Lakeway Aquatic Therapy 1927 Lohman’s Crossing #100, Lakeway 78734 (512) 261-0620 lakewayaquatics.com

RED Arena, Inc. Equine Therapy 1601 Bell Springs Road, DS 78620, (512) 807-6505 redarena.org

Vision Vision Source 433 Sportsplex Drive, Suite 100, DS 78620 (512) 858-0020 visionsourceds.com

Industrial & Manufacturing Software - Manufacturing & Warehousing P2 Programs P. O. Box 1000, DS 78620 800-563-6737 p2programs.com

Steel Fabrication Patriot Erectors 3023 Hwy. 290 W., DS 78620 (512) 858-9100 patrioterectors.com

Lodging, Travel & Tourism Accommodations Bed & Breakfast Homestead at the Dripping Springs 500 Mercer St., DS 78620 (512) 858-4547 dshomesteadbandb.com McCoys Hill Country B&B 14440 Sawyer Ranch Road, DS 78620, (512) 858-5199 mccoyshillcountrybedandbreakfast.com Mt. Gainor Inn 2390 Prochnow Road, DS 78620, (512) 858-0982 mtgainorinn.com Onion Creek Kitchens at Juniper Hills Farms P.O. Box 1656, DS 78620 (830) 833-0910 juniperhillsfarm.com Rock Star Ranch 23663 RR 12, DS 78620 (512) 431-1096 rockstarranch.net Star House Bed and Breakfast 3230 RR 165, DS 78620 (512) 858-4395 starhousebandb.com The Cabin on Barton Creek P.O. Box 414, DS 78620 (512) 858-4407 bbonline.com/tx/bartoncreek

Hotels/Motels Best Western Johnson City Inn P.O. Box 352, Johnson City 78636, (830) 868-4044 bestwesternjohnsoncity.com

Best Western Plus Blanco Luxury Inn & Suites 2218 Hwy. 281 N., Blanco, TX 78606, (830) 833-5697 blancoluxurysuites.com Blanco County Inn & Guesthouses 902 Main Street, Blanco 78606, (830) 833-4502 blancocountyinn.com Comfort Suites 15295 S. IH-35, Buda 78610 (512) 295-8600 comfortsuitesbuda.com Outpost Motel 26200 RR 12 S., DS 78620 (512) 858-0052 outpostmoteltx.com Sleep Inn & Suites 2720 E. Hwy 290, DS 78620 (512) 858-2400 drippingspringshotel.com

RV/Campgrounds Sunset RV Resort 16910 Hamilton Pool Road, Austin 78738, (512) 632-7878 sunsetrvresort.com

Outdoor & Recreation Recreational Vehicles Texas Powersports 13220 Hwy. 290 W., Austin 78737, (512) 301-7433 texaspowersports.com

Personal Services & Care Gyms/Exercise Anytime Fitness 707 Hwy. 290 W., DS 78620 (512) 858-7171 anytimefitness.com The Springs Family YMCA 27216 RR 12, DS 78620 (512) 894-3309 austinymca.org

Massage Divine Serenity 3998-B E. Hwy 290 DS 78620, (512) 607-6357 divineserenity.net

Salons Creative Hair 222 Hwy. 290 W., DS 78620 (512) 858-4004 Tina’s Nail Spa 27490 RR 12, Bldg. 2 Suite 1, DS 78620, (512) 894-3565 Pink West Salon 28515 RR 12, DS 78620 (512) 858-9911 pinkaustin.com Spa at the Springs 2050 E. Hwy. 290, DS 78620 512-829-4094 spaattheprings.com

Pets & Veterinary Animal Rescue PAWS Shelter & Humane Society 500 FM 150 E., Kyle 78640 (512) 268-1611 pawsshelter.org Texas H2Oasis 190 Chalk Bluff Court, Driftwood 78619 (512) 894-0105 texash2oasis. org

Animal Services Texas Hearing & Service Dogs 4925 Bell Springs Road, DS 78620 (512) 858-1495 servicedogs. org

Kennels Rover Inn Boarding Kennel 4451 McGregor Lane, DS 78620 512-858-4928 roverinnkennel.com

Veterinary Dripping Springs Animal Hospital 1520 E. Hwy. 290, DS 78620 (512) 858-4787 dsanimalhospital.com Sunset Canyon Veterinary Clinic 3710 E. Hwy. 290, DS 78620 (512) 894-0266 sunsetcanyonveterinaryclinic.com Westside Veterinary Clinic 2500 Hwy. 290W, DS 78620 (512) 858-2333

Public Utilities, Water & Environment Sanitation/Trash Removal Government Service Contracts Red River Service Corporation 4004 E. Hwy. 290, DS 78620 (512) 858-0400 redriverservice.com

Removal/Recycling Green Goddess Recycling 329 Turkey Drive, DS 78620 (512) 423-8600 RECON Services, Inc. P.O. Box 869, DS 78620 (512) 894-4441 reconservicesinc.com Texas Disposal Systems Inc. 12200 Carl Road, Austin 78747 (512) 421-1300 texasdisposal.com

Electric Pedernales Electric Cooperative 661 Hwy. 290 W., DS 78620 (512) 858-5611 peci.com

Gas/Propane Pinnacle Propane 3401-A Hwy. 290 E, DS 78620 (512) 858-4011 pinnpropane.com Terry Garnett’s Propane, Inc. 400 Mercer St., DS 78620 (512) 894-4480 garnettspropane.com Texas Gas Service 5613 Ave. F, Austin 78751 (512) 407-2014 oneok.com

Water Public Water Supply Dripping Springs Water Supply Corporation 101 Hays St. #406, DS 78620, (512) 858-7897

Filtration Systems Texas Water Solutions, Inc. 4630 Hwy 290 W., DS 78620, (512) 848-0101 texaswatersolutions.net

Water Systems/Rain Collection Lakota Water Co. 133 Glosson Ranch Road, DS 78620, (512) 858-0860 lakotawatercompany.com

Well & Water Systems Associated Drilling 12928 Lowden Lane, Manchaca 78652 (512) 280-5000 associateddrilling.com Whisenant & Lyle Services Inc. 31866 RR 12, DS 78620 (512) 858-4375 wlwsi.com

Wastewater Pepper Lawson Construction, LP 2050 E. Hwy. 290, Suite D, DS 78620, (512) 858-1508 pepperconstruction.com/texas

Real Estate & Construction Appraiser W.F. Smith Company 4161 E. Hwy 290, Suite 100, DS 78620, (512) 656-5835 wfsmithco.net

Commercial/Remodeling Austin Outline P.O. Box 91956, Austin 78709 (512) 288-0041 austinoutline.com Kimmell Builders Inc. P.O. Box 1114, DS 78620 (512) 791-7303 M & M Firle Construction Inc. 611 Post Oak Drive, DS 78620, (512) 787-6179

The Maroney Company 120 Frog Pond Lane Bldg.1, Suite 200, DS 78620 (512) 894-3434 themaroneycompany.com

Custom Builders Buckner Builders, Inc 1101 W. San Antonio Street, Lockhart 78644 (512) 376-4400 bucknerbuilders.net David Weekley Homes 9000 Waterford Centre Blvd., Austin 78758, (512) 821-8818 davidweekleyhomes.com Highland Homes 107 Galloway Court, Austin 78737, (512) 301-9110 highlandhomes.com JB Hall Construction 1151 Darden Hill Road, Driftwood 78619 (512) 845-0834 jbhallconstruction.com Peter Strobel & Associates Inc. P.O. Box 1118, DS 78620 (512) 402-1575 strobelhomes.com Pulte Homes/Highpointe 12301 B Riata Trace Pkwy, Austin 78727 (512) 532-3311 highpointedrippingsprings.com Randy Lawrence Homes P.O. Box 1538, DS 78620 (512) 894-0365 randylawrencehomes.com SanMar Homes Inc. P.O. Box 526, DS 78620 (512) 894-0219 Sierra Builders Inc. P.O. Box 1044, DS 78620 (512) 964-1402 TEK Construction, Inc. 1515 Darden Hill Road, Driftwood 78619 (512) 751-8680 tekconst.com Wilshire Homes, LP 12401 Research Blvd., Austin 78759, (512) 502-2050 wilshire-homes.com

Developers

Carter Investments

151 E. Mercer St., Suite C, DS 78620, (512) 894-0039 carter-invest.com Hoag Property Management 1013 Windmill Road, DS 78620, (512) 586-1632 Natural Development Austin, LLC (Belterra) 3809 Juniper Trace, Suite 203, Austin 78738, (512) 402-1790 naturaldevelopmentaustin.com Whit Hanks Properties 1009 W. 6th St., Austin 78703 (512) 478-2264 whithanks.com

Developments Centerlake Business Park/ Innerstep Office Park 14101 Hwy. 290 W., Austin 78737, (512) 636-1200

General Contractor Peabody General Contractors 2050-A E. Hwy. 290, DS 78620, (512) 858-7457

Properties Management Werth Properties Management/West Hills Center 31900 RR 12 N, DS 78620 (512) 963-8398 www.westhillcenter.com

Residential/Commercial Apartment/Duplex Rental Fox Hills Apartments 8800 Hwy. 290 W., Austin 78736, (512) 288-4900 greystar.com The Springs Apartments 289 Springs Lane, DS 78620 (512) 858-2440

Realtors Austin Area Properties 1515 Darden Hill Road, Driftwood 78619 (512) 913-6850 austinareaproperties.com The Austin Real Estate Team 333 E. Hwy. 290, Ste. 417, DS 78620, (512) 289-9306 theaustinrealestateteam.com Avalar Realty 27490 RR 12 S., Unit 6, DS 78620, (512) 858-1920 avalaraustin.com Barbara Gremillion—Coldwell Banker United Realtors 1400 Elder Hill Road, Driftwood 78619 (512) 775-2904 barbaragremillion.com Ben Sorrell—Stanberry Commercial 1101 S. Capital of Texas Highway, Suite F-100, Austin 78746, (512) 744-6819 stanberry.com Charlene Farmer— Avalar Realty 27490 RR 12 S, Unit 6, DS 78620, (512) 633-0139 charlenefarmer.com Drane & Associates 3405 McGregor Lane, DS 78620, (512) 894-0898 Exit Southwest Jackson Properties 7103 Oak Meadow Drive, Austin 78736, (512) 892-2500 exitswjacksonproperties.com Hardy Realty 430 Old Fitzhugh Road, DS 78620, (512) 921-8113 oldfitzhugh.com

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Judy Wickham—Keller Williams Realty 206 Saddle Blanket Drive, DS 78620, (512) 589-4150 judywickham.com Melanie Fenelon—Wilson Goldrick Realtors 923 Westbank Drive, Suite 100, Austin 78746 (512) 658-0773 wilsongoldrick.com Michael Neal— Avalar Realty 27490 RR 12 S, Unit 6, DS 78620, (512) 784-4304 mikeshillcountrysearch.com Nancy Thompson—Bolton Real Estate Services 3103 Bee Caves Road, Suite 225, Austin 78746 (512) 658-2778 boltonrealestate.com Michelle Lebovitz-Productive Real Estate P.O. Box 91256, Austin 78709 (512) 748-1239 michellelebovitz.com RE/MAX Gateway-Steve Cossette 13062 Hwy. 290 W., Suite 119, Austin 78737 (512) 610-7653 remax-gateway.com Richard Holtom & Associates P.O. Box 685, DS 78620 (512) 894-4020 homesaroundaustin.com Rippy Real Estate 10600 Kit Carson Drive, Austin 78737, (512) 288-8976 Rose Real Estate 27320 RR 12 S., DS 78620 (512) 894-0835 roserealestate.com Scott Daves, Realtor P.O. Box 214, Driftwood 78619, (512) 415-2265 www.loopnet.com/profile/ 19430290781/scott-daves/ Stanberry & Associates Inc. 400 Hwy. 290 W., Bldg. B, Suite 101, DS 78620 (512) 894-3488 stanberry.com Steve Mallett—Mallett Integrity Team 333 E. Hwy. 290, Suite 417, DS 78620, (512) 829-2062 mallettintegrityteam.com Terese Peabody–Stanberry & Associates 400 Hwy. 290 W., Bldg. B, Suite 101, DS 78620 (512) 699-7711 tpeabody.com Terry Voorheis Avalar Realty 1421 Shelton Ranch Rd., DS 78620, 512-858-2949 terryvrealestate.com

The Austin Real Estate Team 333 E. Hwy. 290, Suite 417, DS 78620, (512) 289-9306 theaustinrealestateteam.com

Sales/Leasing Turkey Track Investments, LLC P.O. Box 194, DS 78620 (512) 858-7024

Surveying Staudt Surveying 400 Hwy. 290 W., Bldg. B, Suite 203, DS 78620 (512) 858-2236

Title Companies Corridor Title 171 Benney Lane, Suite 200, DS 78620, (512) 894-0187 corridortitleco.com Gracy Title Company 300 W. Mercer St., Suite 101, DS 78620, (512) 894-3060 gracytitle.com Independence Title Company 310 Hwy. 290 W., Suite A, DS 78620, (512) 894-3860 independencetitle.com

Religious Organizations Churches Baptist The Baptist Church of Driftwood 13540 FM 150 W., Driftwood 78619, (512) 858-1724 baptistchurchdriftwood.com First Baptist Church 203 Hwy. 290 W., DS 78620 (512) 858-4270 fbcds.com Gateway Hill Country Church 14121 Hwy. 290 W, Suite 7, Austin 78737, (512) 858-7582 ghcctx.org Henly Baptist Church 200 Henly Loop, DS 78620 (512) 858-7747 henlybaptistchurch.org Sunset Canyon Baptist Church & Preschool 4000 E. Hwy. 290, DS 78620 (512) 894-0480 sunsetcanyonchurch.org

Episcopal The Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit 301 Hays Country Acres Rd, DS 78620, (512) 858-4924 dsholyspirit.org

Lutheran New Life Lutheran Church 120 Frog Pond Lane, Suite 2-A, DS 78620, (512) 8940155 wearenewlife.org

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Springs of Grace (Lutheran Church) 100 Commons Rd, Suite 7 #217, DS 78620 (803) 280-5245 drippingspringsofgrace.com

Methodist Driftwood United Methodist Church 15090 FM 150 W., Driftwood 78619, (512) 658-0164 driftwoodumc.net Drippings Springs United Methodist Church 28900 RR 12 N., DS 78620 (512) 894-7123 dsumc.org

Non-Denominational Church of the Springs 230 Sports Park Drive, DS 78620, (512) 829-4642 churchofthesprings.org Dripping Springs Community Fellowship 264 American Way, DS 78620 (512) 858-5056 cfchurchunusual.com Hill Country Bible Church Dripping Springs 1326 Hwy. 290 W., Suite B, DS 78620, (512) 843-0035 hcbcds.com

Presbyterian Dripping Springs Presbyterian Church 100 S. Canyonwood Drive, DS 78620, (512) 858-1788 dspres.org

Restaurants, Food & Beverages Catering Gourmet Gals Catering & Events 14121 Hwy. 290 W., Bldg. 5, Austin 78737, (512) 858-7384 gourmetgalsaustin.com

Brew Pub The Barber Shop

207 Mercer, DS 78620 (512) 829-4636 barbershopbar.com

Distillery San Luis Spirits, Inc. (DS Vodka) 5258 Bell Springs RD., DS 78620, (512) 858-1199 drippingspringsvodka.com

Fast Food Dairy Queen 403 E. Hwy. 290, DS 78620 (512) 894-4033 dairyqueen.com McDonald’s Restaurant 333 E. Hwy. 290, Bldg. A, DS 78620, (512) 858-9920 mcdonalds.com Whataburger, Inc. 598 E. Hwy. 290, Suite 500, DS 78620, (512) 858-1280 whataburger.com

Restaurants Café 131 131 E. Mercer Street, DS 78620, (512) 858-4333 cafe131texas.com Canyon Grill Ice House 3799 E. Hwy. 290, DS 78620 (512) 858-7100 canyongrillicehouse.com Creek Road Café 301 Hwy. 290 W., DS 78620 (512) 858-9459 creekroadcafe.com Flores Mexican Restaurant 2440 E. Hwy. 290, DS 78620 (512) 858-2221 floresmexican.com Hill Country Ranch Pizzeria 598 E. Hwy. 290, Suite 250, DS 78620, (512) 858-9697 hillcountryranchpizzeria.com The Koi Lantern 333 E. Hwy. 290, Suite 437, DS 78620, (512) 894-0707 koilantern.com Nutty Brown Café & Amphitheatre 12225 Hwy. 290 W., Austin 78737, (512) 301-4648 nuttybrown.com Pizza Hut Pickup/Delivery 400 Hwy. 290, Bldg. A Suite 101, DS 78620 (512) 563-4758 Railroad BBQ 1101 Hwy. 290 W., DS 78620 (512) 858-0450 rrbbq.com Rolling in Thyme & Dough 333 Hwy. 290 W., DS 78620 (512) 894-0001 thymeanddough.com

The Salt Lick BBQ & Event Center 18300 FM 1826, Driftwood 78619, (512) 894-3117 saltlickbbq.com The Sunrise Café 330 Mercer St., DS 78620 512-785-5522 thesunrisecafe.drippingsprings .com

Thundercloud Subs 598 E. Hwy. 290, Suite 230, DS 78620, (512) 858-4400 thundercloud.com Trudy’s Four Star 13059 Four Star Blvd., Austin 78737, (512) 301-4300 trudys.com

Wine Bar The Dudley’s Wine Bar & Tap Room 211 W. Mercer St., DS 78620 512-913-4483 drippinwine. com

Wineries Bell Springs Winery 3700 Bell Springs Rd, DS 78620, (512) 858-4847 bellspringswinery.com

Driftwood Estate Winery 4001 Elder Hill Road, Driftwood 78619 (512) 858-9667 driftwoodvineyards.com Westcave Cellars Winery 25711 Hamilton Pool Road, Round Mountain 78663 (512) 431-1403 westcavecellars.com

Services AC/Heat Installation & Repair Cornerstone Heating & Air, LLC P.O. Box 1230, DS 78620 (512) 894-3337 ezcool.com Springfield Mechanical LLC 31990 RR 12, DS 78620 (512) 264-3210 austintxhvac.com Wilson AC & Appliance 4205 E. Hwy. 290, DS 78620 (512) 894-0907 wilsonappliance.com

Card Distribution Service Send Out Cards 512-964-7516 sendoutcards.com/69569

Chimney Sweep/Dryer Vent DS Professional Services P.O. Box 904, DS 78620 (512) 264-2207 chimneysweepetc.com

Cleaning/Restoration Merry Maids 1600-B West Stassney, Austin 78745, (512) 447-3475 merrymaids.com Rainbow International of the Hill Country 8008 Burleson Rd., Austin 78744, (512) 289-1011 rainbowintl.com/thehillcountry

Decorating/Design 3 Blind Mice Window Coverings 294 Mountain Laurel Way, Austin 78737, (512) 829-4663 3blindmiceusa.com Lakewood Interiors Inc. & Custom Drapery 100 Commons Road #7404, DS 78620, (214) 827-1080 Sol’stice Garden Expressions 900 Hwy. 290 W., DS 78620 (512) 569-0175 solsticeoutdoors.com

Electrician Prism Electric 8200 Cameron Road, Suite 162, Austin 78754 (512) 326-5100 prismelectric.com

Gardening Geo Growers 12002-B Hwy. 290 W., Austin 78737, (512) 892-2722 geogrowers.net Lady Bug Natural Brand 160 McGregor Lane, DS 78620, (512) 858-9090 ladybugbrand.com

Handyman Jim The Happy Handyman 14400 Sawyer Ranch Road, DS 78620, (512) 694-0321 Thomas Wglass 211 Abbott Drive, Austin 78737, (512) 466-6133

Land Clearing/Tree Trimming Central Texas Excavation 2911 RR 165, DS 78620 (512) 585-9461 centraltxexcavation.com Lee’s Trees Inc. 4911 Bell Springs Road, DS 78620, (512) 858-4018

Landscape Design, Installation and Lawn Care Blazek Landscapes 17806 Mason Dixon Circle, DS 78620, (512) 923-0210 blazeklandscapes.com Dripping Springs Lawn Care & Landscaping 31640 RR 12, DS 78620 (512) 672-9595 drippingspringslawncare.com Ol’ Yeller Landscaping 1740 Fitzhugh Road, DS 78620, (512) 894-0013 olyeller.com Weigelt Enterprises 12500 Nutty Brown Road, DS 78620, (512) 845-9902 centraltexaslandscaping.com

Paving Industrial Asphalt 1114 Lost Creek Blvd., Ste. 410, Austin 78746 (512) 275-0303 industrialasphalt.com

Lone Star Paving 14226 Hwy. 71 W., Austin 78738, (512) 263-3949

Pest Control Bug Master Exterminating Service, Ltd. 8411 N. IH 35, Austin 78753 (512) 250-1500 thebugmaster.com J&J Pest Control Inc. 7413 Burnet Road, Austin 78757, (512) 842-2217 jjpest.com

Photography DorRae Stevens Photography 1898 Creek Road, DS 78620 (512) 748-6247 dorraestevensphotography.com Elma’s Portrait Photography 3998-B E. Hwy. 290, DS 78620, (512) 848-1354 elma.ws J. Thomas Duke Photography P.O. Box 1175, DS 78620 (251) 327-6478 jthomasduke.zenfolio.com Kristen Joy Photography 2911 RR 165, DS 78620 (512) 626-2715 kristenjoymoore.com Rippy Photography & Design rippyphotodesign@gmail.com (512) 762-1276 rippyphotodesign.com Transcendent Photography 357 Angel Fire Road, DS 78620, (512) 858-0594 shadistp.com White Photographic Services– Commercial P.O. Box 1202, DS 78620 (512) 858-4949 whitephotographic.com

Printing Print Plus 400-A Hwy. 290 W., DS 78620, (512) 894-0270 printplus.biz The UPS Store #5486 100 Commons Road, Suite #7, DS 78620 (512) 894-0484 theupsstore.com

Self Storage Facilities

Gifts

AAA Self Storage 2300 Hwy. 290 W., DS 78620 (512) 787-4509 yourstorageplace.net Lock-Tite Storage 3000 E. Hwy. 290, DS 78620 (512) 894-3303 locktitestorage.com Storage Kings of 290 West 10800 Hwy. 290 W., Austin 78736, (512) 301-4994 storagekings.com Store-Me Storage LLC 2022 Hidden Hills Drive, DS 78620, (512) 894-4445 store-mestorage.com

Lone Star Gift Mall 301 W. Mercer St., DS 78620 (512) 858-9912 The Vintage Cottage 508 4th Street, Blanco 78606 (830) 833-4709

Septic Systems Austin Outhouse / Southwest Septic Services P.O. Box 685018, Austin 78768, (512) 448-2699 austinouthouse.com Hill Country Wastewater Services Inc. 300 Sullivan Ridge, DS 78620 (512) 848-0260 hillcountrywastewater.com JMA Wastewater Services Inc. P.O. Box 1101, DS 78620 (512) 801-8594 jmaws.com

Swimming Pool Construction Seasha Pools Inc. 1898 Creek Road, DS 78620 (512) 461-3841 seashapools. com

Tax Preparation Delta Network LLC 441 Blue Creek Drive, DS 78620, (512) 858-7110 1040.com/delta

Tires Wagoner Tire 1225 Hwy. 290 W., DS 78620 (512) 829-4716

Shopping & Specialty Retail Antiques/Vintage Boutique/

Grocery

Apparel/Accessories/ Home décor Sunny Paige Design 333 US 290 East, Suite 401, DS 78620, (512) 858-5300 sunnypaigedesign.com

Appliances/Lawn & Garden/ Building Supply The Home Depot 260 E. Hwy. 290, DS 78620 (512) 858-5041 homedepot.com Wilson AC and Appliance 4205 E. Hwy. 290, DS 78620 (512) 894-0907 wilsonappliance.com

Embroidery Laser Graphics 120 Frog Pond Lane Bldg. 3, Suite 100, DS 78620 (512) 894-4061

Fence & Ranch Supply

290 Fence & Ranch Supply Inc. 2110 Hwy. 290 W., DS 78620 (512) 858-7876

Florist Flowers & Gifts by Dan Tay’s 222 Hwy. 290 W., DS 78620 (512) 858-7625 dantays.com Wild Bunches Floral 403 K.C. Memory Lane Dripping Springs, TX 78620 (512) 905-2787 wildbunches.net

Furniture Java Sea Imports 911 Hwy. 290 W., DS 78620 (512) 858-2940 javaseaimports.com

H-E-B 598 E. Hwy 290, DS 78620 (512) 858-2972 heb.com

Home Décor/Fabric/Gifts Le Ragge Ruggs/Cowgirls & Lace 1111 Hwy. 290 W., DS 78620 (512) 894-0350 cowgirlsandlace.com Valli & Kim, LLC 700 Hwy. 290 W., DS 78620 (512) 858-4433 valliandkim.com

Jewelry John Christian Co. 14101 Hwy. 290 W., Suite 900, Austin 78737 (512) 858-2556 john-christian.com VIK Jewelers 598 E. Hwy 290, Ste. 240, DS 78620, (512) 858-1234 vikjewelers.com

Liquor Star of Texas Liquor and Wine 400 Hwy. 290 W., Suite 103-A, DS 78620, (512) 8587007 staroftexasliquor.com Twin Liquors 598 E. Hwy. 290, Suite 200, DS 78620, (512) 858-7744 twinliquors.com

Screenprinting ACT 3 Screenprinting 2400-B Hwy 290 W, Suite 6, DS 78620, (512) 607-6559 act3screenprinting.com

Texas Specialty Products New Canaan Farms Jellies/ Salsa 5916 Hwy. 290 W., DS 78620 (512) 858-7669 newcanaanfarms.com

Water Store The Pure Water Stop 100 Mercer St., Suite C, DS 78620 (512) 858-4464

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Pedernales Falls is among the best parks in the lone star state

edernales Falls is the third most visited state park in Texas, drawing more than 300,000 people each year. And it’s no wonder. The park is home to one of the most arresting sights in Central Texas. Losing 50 feet of elevation over a distance of 3,000 feet, the Pedernales River rushes over stairstep limestone and winds through tilted stone outcroppings. The waterfall is the centerpiece for Pedernales Falls State Park, a 5,211.7acre park located just west of Dripping Springs, in Blanco County. The waterfall may be viewed from a scenic overlook at the north end of the park. The park offers countless opportunities for recreation. Activities include camping, picnicking, hiking, river swimming, tubing, wading, mountain biking, fishing, bird watching and horseback riding. Camping facilities include sites with water and electricity, a sponsored youth group area, hike-in primitive campsites, picnic sites, restrooms with and without showers, and a trailer dump station. There are 19.8 miles of hiking and mountain biking trails, 10 miles of equestrian trails and 14 miles of backpacking trails. The park’s gorgeous hill country terrain features oak and juniper woodlands, as well as stands of pecan, elm, sycamore, walnut and hackberry. Closer to the river, one can find the buttonbush and cypress. The park is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including over 150 species of birds, deer, rabbits, coyotes, armadillos, skunks, possums, and raccoons.

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Pedernales Falls State Park is among the most arresting sights in the Texas Hill Country. Birds found in the park include quail, doves, owls, roadrunners, wild turkeys, hawks, buzzards, and herons. The endangered golden-cheeked warbler also nests in the park. If birding is your thing, pay a visit to the ADA accessible, covered bird viewing station. The facility has feeders, which are stocked from November through March, and a drip bath maintained year round. The station can hold about 15 people. To learn more about Pedernales Falls State Park-or to find out how to volunteer at the park-visit www.friendsofpfalls.org. There is also a wealth of information at the official Texas Parks and Wildlife website: www.tpwd.state. tx.us/park/pedernal/. You can also call the park at (830) 868-7304 or get park information at 1-800-792-1112.

Pound House & Pioneer Homestead allow visitors to step back into the past he Dr. Pound Pioneer Farmstead is a jewel in Central Texas history, located in the heart of Dripping Springs. It is something of a portal into times past when Dripping Springs was a hardscrabble farm and ranch community, miles from the Texas State Capitol in Austin. Dr. Joseph M. Pound and his wife, Sarah, were one of three pioneer families to settle in the area, along with the Moss and Wallace families during the early 1850s. In its early years the home was a two-room log pen-style house with a dog run. As the Pound family and community grew, so did the house. The Pounds raised nine children, seven to adulthood, and served the community by utilizing their home and grounds as a medical office and clinic, church, school and gathering place. The Pound House, which has withstood the test of time and remains as the foundation of local history, is a Recorded Texas Landmark that is included in the National Register of Historic Places. The home, smokehouse and barn have been amazingly restored, offering a glimpse of life on a farmstead in the mid 1800s. The home contains as extensive collection of original family possessions, furniture, quilts, clothing, books, physician instruments and remedies. The museum is open to the public for guided tours Tuesday through Thursday and Saturday from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Visitors may also schedule group tours. The property is a picturesque location with restored gardens and magnificent oak trees and is available for photo shoots and special events such as family reunions, church picnics, weddings or club gatherings. For more information and current museum hours of operation, call 512-858-2030 or visit www.drpoundpioneerfarmstead.com. The Dr. Pound Pioneer Farmstead has an entry on Ranch Road 12, one-third of a mile north of U.S. 290.

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ibby Barrett, owner of the popular 25-year-old bakery, Dallas Affaires Cake Company, brings her culinary passions to the Texas Hill Country with her Onion Creek Kitchens at Juniper Hills Farm. This sprawling ranch, located in the beautiful rolling hills just Southwest of Austin and just North of San Antonio, between Dripping Springs and Blanco Texas, is a culinary lover’s destination. Offering a full curriculum of cooking classes and cabin rentals, foodies can indulge themselves in a weekend of pure savory delight, in a relaxing and stunningly beautiful environment. Private, custom classes are also available to groups, as well as, sleeping accommodations for up to 10. For classes and dining events, Sibby makes a great effort to utilize and highlight area growers in her menus-- including vegetables and flowers, goat cheese, wine, olives, pecans, peaches and herbs. Students from her cooking classes often accompany her from farm to orchard to vineyard, gathering what they will prepare for their evening meal. With the recent addition of the new Kitchen in the Grove --a fully equipped, state of the art commercial kitchen and dining room, Onion Creek Kitchens at Juniper Hills Farm can now provide custom dining events for all occasions, such as anniversary and birthday parties, engagement celebrations and showers. Watch for their monthly Dinner by Reservation, special pre-set dinners, frequented by locals in the know. Sibby brings her thirty plus years of experience in the restaurant, bakery, floral, catering and event planning businesses along with her skills as a culinary teacher. She has also released several packaged food products under the Onion Creek Kitchens label. Her innovative cooking classes, wildly popular “Hill Country Excursions” and “Random Acts of Cooking” events will entertain and nourish. Onion Creek Kitchens at Juniper Hills Farm is founded on the motto: “Life, like food, should be savored and celebrated.” 26  2012 Guide to Dripping Springs, Texas

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