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THE BAPTIST CHURCH OF DRIFTWOOD13540 FM 150 West, Driftwood, Texas 78619

512-858-1724www.baptistchurchdriftwood.com

Sunday Morning Bible Study - 9:30amSunday Morning Worship Service - 10:45am

Wednesday Evening Meal and Bible Study - 6:00pmBRO. TOM GAUTIER

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH DRIPPING SPRINGSSunday School 9:30am; Worship 10:45am

Wednesday Nights-6pm; Weekday Preschool Tues-Thurs203 Hwy 290 West, PO Box 1177, Dripping Springs, TXwww.fbcds.com • 512-858-4270 • [email protected]

FRIENDSHIP CREEKSIDE FELLLOWSHIP14455 FM 1826

Sunday 10:45am Greet and MeetSunday Service 11am • Childrens Church and Nursery

512-288-2009 • www.fcf1826.orgMERVIN PETZOLT, PASTOR

DRIPPING SPRINGS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHREV. NANCY MARROQUIN

Sunday Worship 9:00am and 10:30am100 S. Canyonwood • Dripping Springs, Texas 78620

www.dspres.org • [email protected]

ST. SOPHIA ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN CHURCH225 Rose Dr., Dripping Springs, TX 78620512-638-0721 • www.stsophiachurch.us

6pm Saturdays - Great Vespers10am Sundays - The Divine Liturgy

All services are in English - Visitors always welcome!FR. PETER SMITH, PASTOR

SUNSET CANYON BAPTIST CHURCHSunday School 9:45am - Worship 11:00am

Wednesday Fellowship 6:00pm4000 E. Highway 290

Dripping Springs, Texas 78620894-0480 • www.sunsetcanyonchurch.org

THE ANCIENT CHEROKEE CHURCH OF ONE GOD9250 McGregor Lane

512-858-2951 • www.cherokeediscovery.comSunday 10am • Charles L. Rogers, Priest

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Drippin’ GUiDE H 2012–13

TABLE OF COnTEnTS

Mayor’s WelcomeChamber & Visitors Center, your first stopDripping Springs ISD: Simply the best Dripping hosts dynamic eventsGet wet at Camp Ben McCulloughHamilton Pool, a Texas TreasureThe Farmers Market: Healthy & HomegrownWestcave Preserve: A Hill Country LegendReimers Ranch: Worthy of its namesakeDripping Springs Chamber membership listPedernales Falls State Park: Just down the roadThe Pound House & Homestead: Deep rootsOnion Creek Kitchens at Juniper Hills Farm

he Guide to Dripping Springs is published once per year by Valley Spring Communications, Inc. This free publica-tion 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 adver-tise within.

Publisher Leslie Stearns PresiDeNT Sharon JohnsoneDiTor Charles McClureGraPhics Michael SchrefflerWriTers Carline Schwartz, Charles McClurePhoToGraPhy Robert Anschultz, Charles McClureDisTribuTioN Jim Gorecover PhoTo Robert AnschultzaDverTisiNG Ruthie Razee

We thank our many advertisers for making this publication possible for the enjoyment of visitors, newcomers and old-tim-ers alike. Our hope is for you to visit as many of these enchant-ing 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.

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CARLY CUNNINGHAM, D.D.S., M.S.

131 Benney Lane Suite A (across from Dripping Springs High School) Dripping Springs, TX 78620512-858-1311

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elcome to D r i p p i n g Springs! We are delighted

you’ve chosen to visit and want to extend a warm welcome to you.

Our citizens have a great deal of pride in their city. We enjoy an outstanding quality of life, excellent schools, stunning residential ar-eas, a vibrant business community, beautiful parks and open spaces, as well as a broad range of recreational activities. With so many assets and op-portunities for citizens to participate in recreational and volunteer activities, it is easy to fall in love with Dripping Springs and our friendly people.

Our community has experienced tremendous growth in recent years. Because of the new develop-ment and creation of employment opportunities, our residents can shop locally, work closer to home and spend more time with their families.

Surrounded by natural beauty, Dripping Springs of-fers picturesque views of rugged hills, spring-fed creeks and majestic oak trees. Those who enjoy hiking, bik-ing, horseback riding, jogging, or bird watching, can often be found at any of our five city parks, which in-clude more than 200 acres of parkland.

Dripping Springs was selected to receive federal funding of $419,696 from the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Transportation Policy Board. These funds will be used to improve mobility on Mercer Street and will include the instal-lation of sidewalks, crosswalks, street lights, traffic calming measures, and ADA accessibility. It will also improve community connectivity, environmental character and economic development in the down-town area. The project is set to begin in 2013.

We understand that our decisions today will impact future generations, so our city council, commissions and volunteers are working diligently to preserve what makes our community unique-our rural character, charming downtown, historic structures, springs, creeks, natural areas and park space.

Celebrating its fourth anniversary of fresh produce and friendly vendors, Dripping Springs Farmers Market is coming back better than ever! With a mixed offering of vegetables, eggs, meats, herbs, breads, prepared foods, and handcrafted items, the market promises to dazzle your senses. The market is located at the cor-ner of U.S. 290 and Ranch Road 12 — please call City Hall for dates and times.

I invite you to attend one of our annual festivals and experience for yourself the community spirit, fun and fellowship found in Dripping Springs. Founders Day, Wild West Fest, Fall Fest, Dripping With Taste Wine and Food Festival and Christmas on Mercer Street are just some of the annual events that showcase our community and welcome visitors to our city.

We hope you will come back again and again to visit our friendly community. Enjoy the peace of our home and see for yourself what makes Dripping Springs a special community to live, work and play.

Mayor Todd Purcell,

Welcomeelcome to Dripping Springs! We are delighted you’ve chosen to visit and want to

extend a warm welcome to you.Our citizens have a great deal of

pride in their city. We enjoy an out-standing quality of life, excellent schools, stunning residential areas, a vibrant business community, beauti-ful parks and open spaces, as well as a broad range of recreational activi-ties. With so many assets and op-portunities for citizens to participate in recreational and volunteer activities, it is easy to fall in love with Dripping Springs and our friendly people.

Our community has experienced tremendous growth in recent years. Because of the new development and creation of employment opportunities, our residents can shop locally, work closer to home and spend more time with their fami-lies.

Surrounded by natural beauty, Dripping Springs offers picturesque views of rugged hills, spring-fed creeks and ma-jestic oak trees. Those who enjoy hiking, biking, horseback riding, jogging, or bird watching, can often be found at any of our five city parks, which include more than 200 acres of parkland.

Dripping Springs was selected to receive federal funding of $419,696 from the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Transportation Policy Board. These funds will be used to improve mobility on Mercer Street and will in-clude the installation of sidewalks, crosswalks, street lights, traffic calming measures, and ADA accessibility. It will also improve community connectivity, environmental character and economic development in the downtown area. The project is set to begin in 2013.

We understand that our decisions today will impact future generations, so our city council, commissions and volunteers are working diligently to preserve what makes our commu-nity unique-our rural character, charming downtown, his-toric structures, springs, creeks, natural areas and park space.

Celebrating its 4th anniversary of fresh produce and friend-ly vendors, Dripping Springs Farmers Market is coming back better than ever! With a mixed offering of vegetables, eggs, meats, herbs, breads, prepared foods, and handcrafted items, the market promises to dazzle your senses. The market is located at the corner of U.S. 290 and Ranch Road 12. Please call City Hall for dates and times.

I invite you to attend one of our annual festivals and expe-rience for yourself the community spirit, fun and fellowship found in Dripping Springs. Founders Day, Wild West Fest, Fall Fest, Dripping With Taste Wine and Food Festival and Christmas on Mercer Street are just some of the annual events that showcase our community and welcome visitors to our city.

We hope you will come back again and again to visit our friendly community. Enjoy the peace of our home and see for yourself what makes Dripping Springs a special community to live, work and play.

Mayor Todd Purcell,City of Dripping Springs


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 re-newed mission and a new location. Sherrie Parks, execu-tive 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 cham-

ber’s new location. “It also makes it easier for people to find us be-cause 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 revital-ize 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 every-body 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.

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

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ripping Springs boasts one of the finest school districts in Texas, an. award-winning public schools sys-tem. 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 ele-mentary schools — Dripping Springs Elementary, Rooster Springs Elementary, Walnut Springs Elementary — received the highest possible designation of Exemplary, while the high school, middle school and dis-trict were Recognized. Only 14.4 percent of campuses statewide were Exemplary. The dis-trict 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 dis-trict 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-go-ing 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 recog-nized 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 re-cent years, many student-athletes have re-ceived 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 high-est rating (“five stars”) for efficiency in spending while attaining high levels of student achieve-ment. 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.

Dripping Springs High School was recognized as one of the top high schools in Central Texas by the or-ganization Children at Risk, rank-ing sixth in the spring of 2011.


Festivals & FrivolityDrippin’ knows

how to have funripping 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 legend-ary 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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Founder’s Day in Dripping Springs is always a family-fun event.


ooking for nice shady picnic spot, or a place to camp, fish or swim? Pay a visit to Camp Ben McCulloch, the only continu-

ously 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 camp-sites 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 restau-rant.

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he Bible says that God rested on the Seventh Day... Those of us in the teres-trial 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; how-ever, 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, swim-ming 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 pro-tect endangered geological features, plants and animals.

Situated on 232 acres of prime Hill Country land, the reserve is home to several rare plant species as well, including the threatened can-yon mock orange, the chatterbox orchid, and the eastern red bay. (The University of Texas Botany Department has been especially inter-ested in the red bay, because it’s far west of where it should be.)

There are also many species of birds, includ-ing 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 al-lowed.

The reserve closes to additional visitors tem-porarily 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 dis-counts 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.

The startling beauty of Hamilton Pool Preserve

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Charles MCClure Photos

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


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 addi-tional opportunities for more vendors to participate.

“It’s real beneficial to hold two markets a week especially in the sum-mer when you have perishable things like squash, cucumbers and toma-toes,” 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 ven-dors 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 vegeta-bles, 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


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 com-munity 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 re-gional agriculture by providing products to consumers that comes di-rectly from local growers.

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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 pre-serve since 1974.

The trail into the canyon is less than a half-mile 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-

derful photo opportunities.It is more than a spectacle, however. The 30-

acre preserve is home to many species of wild-life, including six nesting pairs of the endan-gered golden-cheeked warbler. There are ap-proximately 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 con-servation 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 of-fers special tours.

The preserve is leased from LCRA, and is op-erated 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 sur-roundings. It is a building with a story of its own. The Warren Skaaren Environmental Learning Center is named for the late writer of the

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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. It’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 works as both an air conditioner and as a heater.

A solar panel sends about 2,000 watts into the power grid. The Visitor Center collects rainwater, which is used to irrigate the xeriscaped flower-beds. There is also a cistern that provides a source of water for wildlife. Restrooms utilize a self-composting toilet system and a wetlands wastewa-ter system.

The Visitors Center features a unique solar obser-vatory. Light streaming through a small hole in the ceiling and markings on the floor relate the time of day to the time of year. The device is based on a very old design dating back to the 3rd century. For those who would like to contribute to the conservation effort, Westcave Preserve sells memberships and is always looking for volunteers.

Westcave Preserve is approximately 18 miles from Dripping Springs. To get there, drive north on Ranch Rd. 12 for about 7.4 miles, turn left on Hamilton Pool Rd. and drive about 7.5 miles. Westcave Preserve is on the right. No pets are allowed in the preserve. Nominal fees are required for tours. For more information, call (830) 825-3442, e-mail [email protected], or visit www.westcave.org.


Westcave Preserve features a water-fall that rolls off a collapsed grotto.


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.

Reimers Ranch Park stands in tribute to its namesake


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).

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“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 rid-ing, 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 manage-ment 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 ac-quisition 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.


Advertising & MediAGraphic DesiGn

Nio Graphics Inc.1205 N. Canyonwood Drive, DS 78620, (512) 894-0489 [email protected]

MarketinG

Dvine Marketing512-422-2594 dvinemarketing.com

siGns

Bill Bailey’s Signs12010 Hwy. 290 W., Suite 100, Austin 78737(512) 394-1300 billbaileysigns.comGrapevine Signs & Designs222 Hwy. 290 W., DS 78620 (512) 858-7503 [email protected]

Arts, Culture & entertAinMent

art Galleries

Carved Stone, Inc.5300 Bell Springs Road, DS 78620, (512) 858-5665 carved-stone.comSol’stice Garden Expressions900 Hwy. 290 W., DS 78620569-0175 solsticeoutdoors.comSunset Canyon Pottery4002 E. Hwy. 290, DS 78620894-0938 sunsetcanyonpottery.comWesley Gallery27008 RR 12 S., Suite A, DS,TX 78620, 858-9758 wesleygallery.com

art/entertainMent

The Art Garage11190 Circle Drive, Ste. 202, Austin 78736, 852-9900 theartgarageaustin.com

historial parks

Lyndon B. Johnson Nat. Historical Park100 Lady Bird Lane, Johnson City 78636, (830) 868-7128 nps.gov/lyjo

MuseuM

Dr. Pound Pioneer Farmstead & Museum570 Founders Park Road, DS 78620, 858-2030 drpoundhistoricalfarmstead.com

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Texas Hill Country Olive Co.2530 W. Fitzhugh, DS 78620607-6512 texashillcountryoliveco.com

theatre

The Wimberley Players450 Old Kyle Road, Wimberley 78676, 847-1592 wimberleyplayers.org

ViDeos/entertainMentShowstoppers Video & Computer Services2400-B Hwy. 290 W., Suite 3, DS?78620, 858-1526 drippingspringstx.com

ZooAustin Zoo10808 Rawhide Trail, Austin 78736, 288-1490 austinzoo.org

AutoMotiveBoDy

AMM Collision Center3990 E. Hwy. 290, DS 78620894-3888 austinmotormile.com

repair/serVice

Central Garage, LLC120 Hwy. 290 W, DS 78620894-4114 centralgaragellc.comGood To Go Oil Center Inc.1160 E. Hwy. 290, DS 78620858-1420L & L Automotive3987 E. Hwy. 290, DS 78620894-4486 landlautomotive.comMalone Diesel & Automotive3040 Hwy. 290 W., DS 78620858-2132 malonediesel.com

Pro-Tech Automotive451 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 Motors9201 Hwy. 290 W., Austin 78736, 288-5000 loneoakmotors.com

Business & ProfessionAl serviCes

Business serVices

Better Business Bureau10005 La Posada, Austin 78752, 445-4748 centraltx.bbb.orgBITwise Consulting150 Sunset Ridge, DS 78620217-4278 bitwiseconsulting.comDripping Springs Chamber of Commerce509 Mercer (P.O. Box 206), DS 78620, 858-7000 drippingspringstx.orgeDirect ServicesP.O. Box 1618, DS 78620264-0333 edirectservices.comHarris Tax & Financial Services109 Greenridge Lane, DS 78620, 763-9914 harristaxandfinsvcs.comLegal Shield/goSmallBiz8004 Forest View Drive, Austin 78737, 422-3441 prepaidlegal.com/hub/rmsprague

payroll/hr Benefits

AmCheck Payroll HR Benefits12912 Hill Country Blvd., Bldg. F-250 Austin, TX 78738347-8866, amcheck.com

attorney

Avera Law Firm, PLLC13062 Hwy. 290 W., Austin 78736, 615-3578 averalaw.comBaker & Robertson, Attorneys171 Benney Lane, Suite 100, DS 78620, 894-0890 bakerattorneys.comChristopher Law Firm3975 E. Hwy. 290, DS 78620858-9779 christopherlawfirm.comThe King Law Group106 E. 6th Street, Austin 78701, 322-5730 kinglitigationgroup.comLaw Offices of Sarah Brandon13062 Hwy. 290 W., Suite 206, Austin 78737, 477-4707 sarahbrandon.comMarilyn G. Miller, Attorney at Law151 E. Mercer Street, Suite D, DS 78620, (512) 894-0319 mgmillerlaw.netNelson M. “Mike” Davidson Jr., Attorney at Law1220 Hwy. 290 W., Suite 100, DS 78620, (512) 894-0775Patrick L. Reznik, Attorney at LawP.O. Box 1148, DS 78620(512) 894-5426 braungresham.comSapp, White & Freeman, PC110 Longhorn Lane, DS 78620, (512) 858-0202 sapplaw.comShort Mamas, LLC101 College St., DS 78620(512) 858-1800 kmllp.comWatt & Associates, P.C.141 E. Mercer, Suite C, DS 78620, (512) 894-4404 wat-tlaw.com

CoMPuters, it & teChnology

internet

Hillcountry Network Systems951 Deer Creek Circle, DS 78620, (512) 745-6283 hillcountrytx.netTexasData2301 Lost Creek Road, DS 78620, (512) 264-8787 texasdata.netIT SupportBigVillage IT315 Mystic Creek Drive, DS 78620, (512) 524-7641 big-villageit.com

WeB paGe DesiGn

Dzine WorksP.O. Box 1256, DS 78620(512) 858-9377 dzineworks.comPithy Productions, Inc.1700 Stagecoach Ranch Road, DS 78620, (877) 605-832 pithyproductions.com

CoMMuniCAtionsneWspaper

Century-NewsP.O. Box 732, DS 78620(512) 858-4163 hollymedia.newspaperdirect.comDripping Springs Outlook400 River Road, Wimberley 78676, (512) 847-6397 dsoutlook.comHill Country Sun100 Commons Road, Suite 7-319, DS 78620 (512) 301-2877 hillcountrysun.comThe News-Dispatch1000 Rolling Oaks Drive, Driftwood 78619(512) 842-1117

relocation GuiDe

Austin Relocation Guide2900 N. Quinlan Park Rd., Ste. B-240 #344, Austin 78732, (512) 340-9199 austinrelocationguide.com

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Yellowpages

ATD-AustinP.O. Box 92052, Austin 78709(512) 288-6215 atd-austin.comYellowbook USA263 Loop 337, Suite 700, New Braunfels 78130(830) 620-3600 yellowbook.com

Map PublicationTexas Trails Maps207 E. Main, Llano 78643(915) 247-5183 texastrails.org

Radio

KDRP Public Radio700 Hwy. 290 W., DS 78620(512) 829-4680 kdrplive.org

websites

Around Dripping Springsinfo@arounddrippingsprings.comwww.arounddrippingsprings.com

EnginEEring, ArchitEcturE &

DEsignAlderson Group, Inc.400 Hwy. 290 W., Bldg. B, Suite 203, DS 78620(512) 364-0989CMA Engineering Inc.235 Ledgestone Drive, Austin 78737, (512) 432-1000O’ConnellRobertson811 Barton Springs Rd. #900, Austin 78704, 512.478.7286 oconnellrobertson.comPaveTex Engineering and Testing Inc.3989 E. Hwy. 290, DS 78620(512) 858-2993 pavetex.comRippy Engineering & Land Surveying10600 Kit Carson Drive, Austin 78737(512) 288-8976

EvEnt PlAnning/rEntAl/ vEnuEsplanning

Lisa Elliott - Footprint Events(512) 569-3390 [email protected]

Rentals

Hill Country Event Rentals14121 Hwy. 290 W, Unit 3B, Austin 78737, 512-829-4498 hillcountryeventrentals.comWhim Hospitality1016 Pier Branch, DS 78620(512) 894-4445 whimeventrentals.com

Venues

Camp Lucy3509 Creek Road, DS 78620(512) 894-4400 camplucy.comCreekside Pavilion18315 RR 1826, Driftwood 78619, (512) 894-3218 creekparty.comLotus Ranch, LLC525 Fischer Trail, Wimberley 78676, (512) 847-6633 lotusranch.orgMemory Lane Events Center/B&B403 KC Memory Lane, DS 78620, (512) 894-0700 memorylaneweddings.comOld Glory Ranch3633 River Road, Wimberley 78676, (512) 847-3646 oldgloryranch.comRed Corral Ranch/B&B505 Red Corral Ranch Road, Wimberley 78676 (830) 833-4801 redcorralranch.comThe Inn at Wild Rose Hall11110 Fitzhugh Road, Austin 78736, (512) 380-5683 theinnatwildrosehall.comThe Terrace Club2600 E. Hwy. 290, DS 78620 (512) 894-4009 theterraceclub.comTwin Parks Country Club/B&B1111 Hays Country Acres Road, DS 78620 (512) 796-3075 twinparkscountryclub.com

FAmily, community & non-ProFit

Camps

Sports Country Camp3400 Bell Springs Rd., DS 78620, (512) 809-1279 sportscountrycamp.com

CiViC oRganizations

Boy Scouts of America–Troop 10110705 Valley Vista Road, Austin 78737, (512) 707-7488 t101.orgDripping Springs Community FoundationP.O. Box 1684, DS 78620(512) 858-2407 dscommunityfoundation.orgDripping Springs Lions ClubP.O. Box 53, DS 78620(512) 858-5159 awpi.com/lions/index.htmlDripping Springs Rotary ClubP.O. Box 325, DS 78620(512) 894-0890 drippingspringsrotary.orgDripping Springs Toastmasters Club117 Hillside Dr, DS 78620

(512) 924-6430 drippingsprings.freetoasthost.bizDripping Springs Women’s ClubP.O. Box 1306, DS 78620(512) 894-4410 dswomensclub.comFriends of the Pound House Foundation570 Founders Park Rd., DS 78620, (512) 858-2030Hill Country Community BandP.O. Box 633, Wimberley 78676, (512) 517-3111 hillcountrycommunityband.orgVFW #2933/American Legion #290P.O. Box 216, DS 78620(512) 858-5637 vfwwebcom.org/tx/post2933

danCe/gYmnastiCs

4D Dance149 American Way, DS 78620(512) 264-1175 4ddance.comHead to Toe Dance330 Mercer St., DS 78620(512) 789-9683 headtotoedance.comMoxie Gymnastics & Cheer 16776 Fitzhugh Road, DS 78620, (512) 487-5178 moxiegymandcheer.comStarbella Dance Company2400 B Hwy. 290 West, Suite 7, DS 78620, 512-785-5522

daY CaRes

Your Growing Child100 Commons, Suite 3, DS 78620, (512) 894-4704Live Oak Child Development Center27979 RR 12, DS 78620(512) 829-5176 liveoakcdc.com

eduCation

Dragonfly International SchoolP.O. Box 1598, DS 78620(512) 858-9780 discoverdragonfly.comDripping Springs ISD510 W. Mercer St., DS 78620(512) 858-3000 dsisd.txed.netHead Start Driving School1322-B Hwy. 290 W., DS 78620, (512) 470-2886Kumon Math & Reading Center310 Hwy. 290 W., Unit C, DS 78620, (512) 858-4530 kumon.comThe Preparatory School of Dripping Springs12610 Nutty Brown Road, Austin 78737, 512-288-7737 theprepschools.com

libRaRY

Dripping Springs Community Library501 Sportsplex Drive, DS 78620, (512) 858-7825 dscl.org

soCial seRViCes

American Cancer Society2433 Ridgepoint Drive, Suite B, Austin 78754 (512) 919-1888 cancer.orgThe Burke Center for Youth20800 FM 150 W., Driftwood 78619, (512) 858-4258 theburkecenter.orgHays-Caldwell Women’s CenterP.O. Box 234, San Marcos 78667-0234, (512) 396-3404 hcwc.orgUnited Way of Hays CountyP.O. Box 1728, San Marcos 78667-1728, (512) 353-1420 unitedwayhaysco.org

senioR seRViCes

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

seRViCe

The Friends Foundation/MealsP.O. Box 8, DS 78620(512) 894-0756 thefriendsfoundation.orgHill Country Senior Citizens Activity Center1310 Hwy. 290 W., DS 78620(512) 858-4663

Youth spoRts

Dripping Springs Youth Sports AssociationP.O. Box 637, DS 78620(512) 731-8331 dsysa.orgDSYSA SoccerP.O. Box 1588, DS 78620(512) 858-4758 dsysasc.sportslink.ws/

FinAncE & insurAncEaCCountants

Barbee & Associates PC14101 Hwy. 290 W., Bldg. 100-B, Austin 78737(512) 964-6094Bruce Sieffert Accounting Firm3755 S. Capital of Texas Highway, Suite 290, Austin 78704, (512) 443-2121 brucemycpa.comErika Bockelman, CPA, PC208 Thatchers Court, DS 78620, (512) 217-8691 bockelmancpa.comHoke, Van Camp & Associates171 Benney Lane, Suite #300, DS 78620 (512) 894-0052 hokevancampcpas.com

bookkeeping

A & B Services866-252-8751 aandbservices.com

banks

Broadway Bank320 E. Hwy. 290, DS 78620(512) 858-1039 broadwaybank.comCattleman’s National Bank401 E. Hwy. 290 W., DS 78620, (512) 858-5159 cattlemansnationalbank.comChase Bank200 E. Hwy. 290, DS 78620(512) 858-2062 chase.comPioneer Bank100 Creek Road, DS 78620(512) 894-0262 pioneerbanktexas.comProsperity Bank721 Hwy. 290 W., Suite 100, DS 78620, (512) 894-0541 prosperitybanktx.comSecurity State Bank & Trust1500 Hwy. 290 W., DS 78620(512) 894-4526 ssbtexas.comWells Fargo Bank401 Mercer St., DS 78620(512) 344-7800 wellsfargo.com

FinanCial seRViCes

Financial Network / Nancy K. Maugel215 Sundance Trail, Suite B, DS 78620, (512) 264-3833 moneymaugel.comJay Orr/Southwest Financial Alliance3600 N. Capital of TX Highway, Bldg. B Suite 180, Austin 78746 (512) 266-1658, ext. 307 swfalliance.comRaymond James Financial Service/Suzanne Moore151 E. Mercer St., Suite A, DS 78620, (512) 894-0574 raymondjames.comDH Investment Company13000 Hwy. 290 W., Austin 78737, (512) 394-0635Edward Jones at Centerlake—Corey Skahill14101 Hwy. 290 W., Suite 100-A, Austin 78737(512) 894-0665 edwardjones.comEdward Jones Investments -Gavin Loftus300 W. Mercer St., Suite 200, DS 78620, (512) 894-3801 edwardjones.comEdward Jones Investments -Susan Santamaria800 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 Jarnagin31900 RR 12 N., Suite 102, DS 78620(512) 301-7999 farmersagent.com/kjarnaginHometown Insurance Group, LLC3998 E. Hwy. 290, Suite C, DS 78620, (512) 590-7740 hometowntx.comJarco Insurance Agency-Philip Jarnagin31900 RR 12, Suite 103, DS 78620, (512) 784-6787 [email protected] Bonds Farmers Insurance Group8700 Manchaca Road, Suite 203, Austin 78748(512) 891-9105 farmersagent.com/lbondsMark Handley–State Farm Insurance and Financial Services800 Hwy. 290 W., Bldg. D, Suite 200, DS 78620(866) 894-4470 markhandley.comMETLife-Martin V. Parker III, CLU8303 N. MoPac #A-100, Austin 78759, (512) 691-1921 metlife.comNickes Insurance & Mortgage Loans616 Hwy. 290 W., DS 78620(512) 894-0322 farmersagent.com/hnickesThe Talbot Allstate Agency12010 Highway 290W, Suite 110, Austin 78737(512) 394-0074 allstateagencies.com/bill.talbot/welcomeTexas Associates Insurors1120 S. Capital of TX Hwy., Bldg. 3-300, Austin 78746(512) 439-2724 txassoc.comTexas Farm Bureau Insurance-Debra Williamson151 E. Mercer St., Suite D2, DS 78620, (512) 858-7777 [email protected] Insurance Group3834 Spicewood Springs, Austin 78759(512) 452-8877 watkinsinsurancegroup.com

Mortgage/LendIng

Capital Farm Credit5900 Southwest Pkwy., Suite 501, Austin 78735(512) 892-4425 capitalfarmcredit.com

IHS Mortgage, LLC3415 Greystone Drive, Suite 301, Austin 78731(512) 795-1800 ihsloans.comIrene Green/Southwest Bank Mortgage901 S. Mopac, Bldg. 3 Suite 120, Austin 78746(512) 347-1508 southwestbank.comJessie Freeze-Skret/Cornerstone Mortgage Company2600 Via Fortuna, Suite 330, Austin 78746(512) 922-9100 drippingspringsloans.comPanacea Mortgage465 Horse Trail Drive, DS 78620, (800) 499-1562

Government & education

eMergency servIces

Hays County ESD #6400 Sportsplex Drive, DS 78620, (512) 858-4600 hcesd6.com

governMent

City of Dripping Springs511 Mercer St., DS 78620(512) 858-4725 cityofdrippingsprings.comHays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District14101 Hwy. 290 W, Bldg. 100 Ste. 208, DS 78620(512) 858-9253 haysgroundwater.com

HealtH careacupuncture

Ming Yin Acupuncture1320 Hwy. 290 W., Bldg. 1, Suite C, DS 78620(512) 829-5209Whole Life Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine800 Hwy. 290 W, Building A-100, DS 78620(512) 699-5362 wholelifeforyou.com

chIropractIc

Dripping Springs Health Center27490 RR 12, DS 78620(512) 858-5677 hchealth.comFamily First Chiropractic800 Hwy. 290 W., Bldg. C-100, DS 78620(512) 858-9355 ffchiro.com

cLInIcs

Faith Holmes, MD, Family Medicine1505 Hwy. 290 W., Suite A, DS 78620 (512) 858-2818

Sharman Family Clinic104 Mercer St., Suite H, DS 78620(512) 858-2997 sharmanfamilyclinic.comWellspring Family Medicine, PLLC 800 Hwy 290 W., Bldg. A-100, DS 78620(512) 858-4100 mywellspringfamilymedicine.com

counseLIng

Pamela J. Firle, MA, LPC28465 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.comDripping Springs Adair Dental Center2150 Hwy. 290 W., DS 78620(512) 858-5243Dripping Springs Family Dentistry27490 RR 12, Suite 108, DS 78620, (512) 858-9250 drippingspringsfamilydentistry.com

Dripping Springs Healthy Smiles, PLLC331 Sportsplex Drive, Suite B, DS 78620, (512) 858-7200 dssmiles.comRon S. White, DDS, PA4189 E. Hwy. 290, DS 78620(512) 501-3839 ronswhite.comSmiles of Austin @ Dripping Springs400 Hwy. 290 W., Suite B-201, DS 78620 (512) 894-3779 smilesofaustin.net

derMatoLogy

Dripping Springs Dermatology Associates14101 Hwy. 290 W., Building 500A, DS 78620(512) 454-3781 austindermatologyassociates.com

Rodan & Fields Dermatologists1019 Springlake Drive, DS 78620, (512) 657-0155 Vitalogy Skincare100 Commons Road, Suite 9, DS 78620, (512) 930-3909 vitalogyskincare.com

hearIng

NewSound Hearing Aid Center26222 RR 12 S., DS 78620(800) 991-4327 newsoundhearing.com

hoMe heaLth care

Angels For Elders219 Twilight Trail, Wimberley 78676, (512) 847-7445 AngelsForElders.comWimberley Home Health201-A Stillwater, Suite 6, Wimberley 78676(512) 847-7080 wimberleyhomehealth.com

hospItaLs/urgent care cLInIcs

Lewis Family Medicine and Urgent Care14101 Hwy 290 W., Suite 200, Austin 78737(512) 301-6400 Seton Southwest Health Center7900 FM 1826, Austin 78737(512) 324-9001 seton.net/locations/southwestTexas Hill Country Urgent Care13917 Hwy. 71 W., Austin 78738, (512) 263-1600 hill-countryuc.com

pharMacy

Dripping Springs Pharmacy/Compounding Ctr.100 Commons, Suite 1, DS 78620, (512) 858-7935 drippingspringspharmacy.comWalgreens27495 RR 12, DS 78620(512) 858-1984 walgreens.com

specIaLIzed servIces

Arveda Alzheimer’s Family Care11013 Signal Hill Drive, Austin 78737 (512) 637-5400 arvedacare.comHill Country Care1505 Hwy. 290 W., DS 78620(512) 858-5624

therapy/rehabILItatIon

CORE Health Care - Rehabilitation400 Old Hwy. 290, DS 78620(512) 894-0801 corehealth.comFamily Connections Center - Occupational1425 Hwy. 290 W., DS 78620(512) 858-2507 family-connections-center.com

Kethley Physical Therapy800 Hwy. 290 W., Bldg. B-300, DS 78620(512) 858-5191 kethleyphysicaltherapy.comLakeway Aquatic Therapy1927 Lohman’s Crossing #100, Lakeway 78734(512) 261-0620 lakewayaquatics.com

RED Arena, Inc. - Equine Therapy1601 Bell Springs Road, DS 78620, (512) 807-6505 redarena.org

vIsIon

Vision Source433 Sportsplex Drive, Suite 100, DS 78620(512) 858-0020 visionsourceds.com

industrial & manufacturinG

software - ManufacturIng & warehousIng

P2 ProgramsP. O. Box 1000, DS 78620800-563-6737 p2programs.com

steeL fabrIcatIon

Patriot Erectors3023 Hwy. 290 W., DS 78620(512) 858-9100 patrioterectors.com

lodGinG, travel & tourism

accoMModatIons

bed & breakfast

Homestead at the Dripping Springs500 Mercer St., DS 78620(512) 858-4547 dshomesteadbandb.comMcCoys Hill Country B&B14440 Sawyer Ranch Road, DS 78620, (512) 858-5199 mccoyshillcountrybe-dandbreakfast.comMt. Gainor Inn2390 Prochnow Road, DS 78620, (512) 858-0982 mtgainorinn.comOnion Creek Kitchens at Juniper Hills FarmsP.O. Box 1656, DS 78620(830) 833-0910 juniperhillsfarm.comRock Star Ranch23663 RR 12, DS 78620(512) 431-1096 rockstarranch.netStar House Bed and Breakfast3230 RR 165, DS 78620(512) 858-4395 starhousebandb.comThe Cabin on Barton CreekP.O. Box 414, DS 78620(512) 858-4407 bbonline.com/tx/bartoncreek

hoteLs/MoteLs

Best Western Johnson City InnP.O. Box 352, Johnson City 78636, (830) 868-4044 bestwesternjohnsoncity.com


Best Western Plus Blanco Luxury Inn & Suites2218 Hwy. 281 N., Blanco, TX 78606, (830) 833-5697 blancoluxurysuites.comBlanco County Inn & Guesthouses 902 Main Street, Blanco 78606, (830) 833-4502 blancocountyinn.comComfort Suites15295 S. IH-35, Buda 78610(512) 295-8600 comfortsuitesbuda.comOutpost Motel26200 RR 12 S., DS 78620(512) 858-0052 outpostmoteltx.comSleep Inn & Suites 2720 E. Hwy 290, DS 78620(512) 858-2400 drippingspringshotel.com

RV/CampgRounds

Sunset RV Resort16910 Hamilton Pool Road, Austin 78738, (512) 632-7878 sunsetrvresort.com

OutdOOr & recreatiOn

ReCReational VehiCles

Texas Powersports13220 Hwy. 290 W., Austin 78737, (512) 301-7433 texaspowersports.com

PersOnal services & care

gyms/exeRCise

Anytime Fitness707 Hwy. 290 W., DS 78620(512) 858-7171 anytimefitness.comThe Springs Family YMCA27216 RR 12, DS 78620(512) 894-3309 austinymca.org

massage

Divine Serenity3998-B E. Hwy 290 DS 78620, (512) 607-6357 divineserenity.net

salons

Creative Hair222 Hwy. 290 W., DS 78620(512) 858-4004Tina’s Nail Spa27490 RR 12, Bldg. 2 Suite 1, DS 78620, (512) 894-3565Pink West Salon28515 RR 12, DS 78620(512) 858-9911 pinkaustin.comSpa at the Springs2050 E. Hwy. 290, DS 78620512-829-4094 spaattheprings.com

Pets & veterinaryanimal ResCue

PAWS Shelter & Humane Society500 FM 150 E., Kyle 78640(512) 268-1611 pawsshelter.org Texas H2Oasis190 Chalk Bluff Court, Driftwood 78619(512) 894-0105 texash2oasis.org

animal seRViCes

Texas Hearing & Service Dogs4925 Bell Springs Road, DS 78620(512) 858-1495 servicedogs.org

Kennels

Rover Inn Boarding Kennel4451 McGregor Lane, DS 78620512-858-4928 roverinnken-nel.com

VeteRinaRy

Dripping Springs Animal Hospital1520 E. Hwy. 290, DS 78620(512) 858-4787 dsanimal-hospital.com Sunset Canyon Veterinary Clinic3710 E. Hwy. 290, DS 78620(512) 894-0266 sunsetcan-yonveterinaryclinic.comWestside Veterinary Clinic2500 Hwy. 290W, DS 78620(512) 858-2333

Public utilities, Water & envirOnmentsanitation/tRash RemoVal

goVeRn ment seRViCe ContRaCts

Red River Service Corporation4004 E. Hwy. 290, DS 78620(512) 858-0400 redriverservice.com

RemoVal/ReCyCling

Green Goddess Recycling329 Turkey Drive, DS 78620(512) 423-8600RECON Services, Inc.P.O. Box 869, DS 78620(512) 894-4441 reconservicesinc.comTexas Disposal Systems Inc.12200 Carl Road, Austin 78747(512) 421-1300 texasdis-posal.com

eleCtRiC

Pedernales Electric Cooperative661 Hwy. 290 W., DS 78620(512) 858-5611 peci.com

gas/pRopane

Pinnacle Propane3401-A Hwy. 290 E, DS 78620(512) 858-4011 pinnpropane.comTerry Garnett’s Propane, Inc.400 Mercer St., DS 78620(512) 894-4480 garnettspropane.comTexas Gas Service5613 Ave. F, Austin 78751(512) 407-2014 oneok.com

WateR

publiC WateR supply

Dripping Springs Water Supply Corporation101 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 Drilling12928 Lowden Lane, Manchaca 78652(512) 280-5000 associateddrilling.comWhisenant & Lyle Services Inc.31866 RR 12, DS 78620(512) 858-4375 wlwsi.com

WasteWateR

Pepper Lawson Construction, LP2050 E. Hwy. 290, Suite D, DS 78620, (512) 858-1508 pepperconstruction.com/texas

real estate & cOnstructiOn

appRaiseR

W.F. Smith Company4161 E. Hwy 290, Suite 100, DS 78620, (512) 656-5835 wfsmithco.net

CommeRCial/Remodeling

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

The Maroney Company120 Frog Pond Lane Bldg.1,Suite 200, DS 78620(512) 894-3434 themaroneycompany.com

Custom buildeRs

Buckner Builders, Inc1101 W. San Antonio Street, Lockhart 78644(512) 376-4400 bucknerbuilders.netDavid Weekley Homes9000 Waterford Centre Blvd., Austin 78758, (512) 821-8818 davidweekleyhomes.comHighland Homes107 Galloway Court, Austin 78737, (512) 301-9110 highlandhomes.comJB Hall Construction1151 Darden Hill Road, Driftwood 78619(512) 845-0834 jbhallconstruction.comPeter Strobel & Associates Inc.P.O. Box 1118, DS 78620(512) 402-1575 strobelhomes.comPulte Homes/Highpointe12301 B Riata Trace Pkwy, Austin 78727(512) 532-3311 highpointedrippingsprings.comRandy Lawrence HomesP.O. Box 1538, DS 78620(512) 894-0365 randylawrencehomes.comSanMar Homes Inc.P.O. Box 526, DS 78620(512) 894-0219Sierra Builders Inc.P.O. Box 1044, DS 78620(512) 964-1402TEK Construction, Inc.1515 Darden Hill Road, Driftwood 78619(512) 751-8680 tekconst.comWilshire Homes, LP12401 Research Blvd., Austin 78759, (512) 502-2050 wilshire-homes.com

deVelopeRsCarter Investments151 E. Mercer St., Suite C, DS 78620, (512) 894-0039 cart-er-invest.comHoag Property Management1013 Windmill Road, DS 78620, (512) 586-1632Natural Development Austin, LLC (Belterra)3809 Juniper Trace, Suite 203, Austin 78738, (512) 402-1790 naturaldevelopmentaustin.comWhit Hanks Properties1009 W. 6th St., Austin 78703(512) 478-2264 whithanks.com

deVelopments

Centerlake Business Park/Innerstep Office Park14101 Hwy. 290 W., Austin 78737, (512) 636-1200

geneRal ContRaCtoR

Peabody General Contractors2050-A E. Hwy. 290, DS 78620, (512) 858-7457

pRopeRties management

Werth Properties Management/West Hills Center31900 RR 12 N, DS 78620(512) 963-8398 www.westhillcenter.com

Residential/CommeRCial

apaRtment/duplex Rental

Fox Hills Apartments8800 Hwy. 290 W., Austin 78736, (512) 288-4900 grey-star.comThe Springs Apartments289 Springs Lane, DS 78620(512) 858-2440

RealtoRs

Austin Area Properties1515 Darden Hill Road, Driftwood 78619 (512) 913-6850 austinareaproperties.comThe Austin Real Estate Team333 E. Hwy. 290, Ste. 417, DS 78620, (512) 289-9306 theaustinrealestateteam.comAvalar Realty27490 RR 12 S., Unit 6, DS 78620, (512) 858-1920 ava-laraustin.comBarbara Gremillion—Coldwell BankerUnited Realtors1400 Elder Hill Road, Driftwood 78619 (512) 775-2904 barbaragremillion.comBen Sorrell—Stanberry Commercial1101 S. Capital of Texas Highway, Suite F-100, Austin 78746, (512) 744-6819 stanberry.comCharlene Farmer— Avalar Realty27490 RR 12 S, Unit 6, DS 78620, (512) 633-0139 charlenefarmer.comDrane & Associates3405 McGregor Lane, DS 78620, (512) 894-0898Exit Southwest Jackson Properties7103 Oak Meadow Drive, Austin 78736, (512) 892-2500 exitswjacksonproperties.comHardy Realty430 Old Fitzhugh Road, DS 78620, (512) 921-8113 oldfitzhugh.com

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Judy Wickham—Keller Williams Realty206 Saddle Blanket Drive, DS 78620, (512) 589-4150 judywickham.comMelanie Fenelon—Wilson Goldrick Realtors923 Westbank Drive, Suite 100, Austin 78746(512) 658-0773 wilsongoldrick.comMichael Neal— Avalar Realty27490 RR 12 S, Unit 6, DS 78620, (512) 784-4304 mikeshillcountrysearch.comNancy Thompson—Bolton Real Estate Services3103 Bee Caves Road, Suite 225, Austin 78746(512) 658-2778 boltonrealestate.comMichelle Lebovitz-Productive Real EstateP.O. Box 91256, Austin 78709 (512) 748-1239 michellelebovitz.comRE/MAX Gateway-Steve Cossette13062 Hwy. 290 W., Suite 119, Austin 78737 (512) 610-7653 remax-gateway.comRichard Holtom & AssociatesP.O. Box 685, DS 78620(512) 894-4020 homesaroundaustin.comRippy Real Estate10600 Kit Carson Drive, Austin 78737, (512) 288-8976 Rose Real Estate27320 RR 12 S., DS 78620 (512) 894-0835 roserealestate.comScott Daves, RealtorP.O. Box 214, Driftwood 78619, (512) 415-2265www.loopnet.com/profile/ 19430290781/scott-daves/Stanberry & Associates Inc.400 Hwy. 290 W., Bldg. B, Suite 101, DS 78620(512) 894-3488 stanberry.comSteve Mallett—Mallett Integrity Team333 E. Hwy. 290, Suite 417, DS 78620, (512) 829-2062 mallettintegrityteam.comTerese Peabody–Stanberry & Associates400 Hwy. 290 W., Bldg. B, Suite 101, DS 78620(512) 699-7711 tpeabody.comTerry Voorheis - Avalar Realty1421 Shelton Ranch Rd., DS 78620, 512-858-2949 terryvrealestate.com

The Austin Real Estate Team333 E. Hwy. 290, Suite 417, DS 78620, (512) 289-9306 theaustinrealestateteam.com

SaleS/leaSing

Turkey Track Investments, LLCP.O. Box 194, DS 78620(512) 858-7024

Surveying

Staudt Surveying400 Hwy. 290 W., Bldg. B, Suite 203, DS 78620(512) 858-2236

TiTle CompanieS

Corridor Title171 Benney Lane, Suite 200, DS 78620, (512) 894-0187 corridortitleco.comGracy Title Company300 W. Mercer St., Suite 101, DS 78620, (512) 894-3060 gracytitle.comIndependence Title Company310 Hwy. 290 W., Suite A, DS 78620, (512) 894-3860 inde-pendencetitle.com

Religious oRganizations

ChurCheS

BapTiST

The Baptist Church of Driftwood13540 FM 150 W., Driftwood 78619, (512) 858-1724 baptistchurchdriftwood.comFirst Baptist Church203 Hwy. 290 W., DS 78620(512) 858-4270 fbcds.comGateway Hill Country Church14121 Hwy. 290 W, Suite 7, Austin 78737, (512) 858-7582 ghcctx.orgHenly Baptist Church200 Henly Loop, DS 78620(512) 858-7747 henlybaptistchurch.orgSunset Canyon Baptist Church & Preschool4000 E. Hwy. 290, DS 78620(512) 894-0480 sunsetcanyonchurch.org

epiSCopal

The Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit301 Hays Country Acres Rd, DS 78620, (512) 858-4924 dsholyspirit.org

luTheran

New Life Lutheran Church120 Frog Pond Lane, Suite 2-A, DS 78620, (512) 894-0155 wearenewlife.org

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

meThodiST

Driftwood United Methodist Church15090 FM 150 W., Driftwood 78619, (512) 658-0164 driftwoodumc.netDrippings Springs United Methodist Church28900 RR 12 N., DS 78620(512) 894-7123 dsumc.org

non-denominaTional

Church of the Springs230 Sports Park Drive, DS 78620, (512) 829-4642 churchofthesprings.orgDripping Springs Community Fellowship264 American Way, DS 78620(512) 858-5056 cfchurchunusual.comHill Country Bible Church Dripping Springs1326 Hwy. 290 W., Suite B, DS 78620, (512) 843-0035 hcbcds.com

preSByTerian

Dripping Springs Presbyterian Church100 S. Canyonwood Drive, DS 78620, (512) 858-1788 dspres.org

RestauRants, Food & BeveRages

CaTering

Gourmet Gals Catering & Events14121 Hwy. 290 W., Bldg. 5, Austin 78737, (512) 858-7384 gourmetgalsaustin.com

Brew puB

The BarBer Shop207 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 Queen403 E. Hwy. 290, DS 78620(512) 894-4033 dairyqueen.comMcDonald’s Restaurant333 E. Hwy. 290, Bldg. A, DS 78620, (512) 858-9920 mcdonalds.comWhataburger, Inc.598 E. Hwy. 290, Suite 500, DS 78620, (512) 858-1280 whataburger.com

reSTauranTS

Café 131131 E. Mercer Street, DS 78620, (512) 858-4333 cafe131texas.comCanyon Grill Ice House3799 E. Hwy. 290, DS 78620(512) 858-7100 canyongrillicehouse.comCreek Road Café301 Hwy. 290 W., DS 78620(512) 858-9459 creekroadcafe.comFlores Mexican Restaurant2440 E. Hwy. 290, DS 78620(512) 858-2221 floresmexican.comHill Country Ranch Pizzeria598 E. Hwy. 290, Suite 250, DS 78620, (512) 858-9697 hillcountryranchpizzeria.comThe Koi Lantern333 E. Hwy. 290, Suite 437, DS 78620, (512) 894-0707 koilantern.comNutty Brown Café & Amphitheatre12225 Hwy. 290 W., Austin 78737, (512) 301-4648 nuttybrown.comPizza Hut Pickup/Delivery400 Hwy. 290, Bldg. A Suite 101, DS 78620 (512) 563-4758Railroad BBQ1101 Hwy. 290 W., DS 78620(512) 858-0450 rrbbq.comRolling in Thyme & Dough333 Hwy. 290 W., DS 78620(512) 894-0001 thymeanddough.comThe Salt Lick BBQ & Event Center18300 FM 1826, Driftwood 78619, (512) 894-3117 saltlickbbq.comThe Sunrise Café330 Mercer St., DS 78620512-785-5522 thesunrisecafe.drippingsprings .com

Thundercloud Subs598 E. Hwy. 290, Suite 230, DS 78620, (512) 858-4400 thundercloud.comTrudy’s Four Star13059 Four Star Blvd., Austin 78737, (512) 301-4300 trudys.com

wine Bar

The Dudley’s Wine Bar & Tap Room211 W. Mercer St., DS 78620512-913-4483 drippinwine.com

winerieS

Bell Springs Winery3700 Bell Springs Rd, DS 78620, (512) 858-4847 bellspringswinery.com

Driftwood Estate Winery4001 Elder Hill Road, Driftwood 78619(512) 858-9667 driftwoodvineyards.comWestcave Cellars Winery25711 Hamilton Pool Road, Round Mountain 78663(512) 431-1403 westcavecellars.com

seRvicesaC/heaT inSTallaTion &

repair

Cornerstone Heating & Air, LLCP.O. Box 1230, DS 78620(512) 894-3337 ezcool.com Springfield Mechanical LLC31990 RR 12, DS 78620(512) 264-3210 austintxhvac.comWilson AC & Appliance4205 E. Hwy. 290, DS 78620(512) 894-0907 wilsonappliance.com

Card diSTriBuTion ServiCe

Send Out Cards512-964-7516 sendoutcards.com/69569

Chimney Sweep/dryer venT

DS Professional ServicesP.O. Box 904, DS 78620(512) 264-2207 chimneysweepetc.com

Cleaning/reSToraTion

Merry Maids1600-B West Stassney, Austin 78745, (512) 447-3475 merrymaids.comRainbow International of the Hill Country8008 Burleson Rd., Austin 78744, (512) 289-1011 rainbowintl.com/thehillcountry

deCoraTing/deSign

3 Blind Mice Window Coverings294 Mountain Laurel Way, Austin 78737, (512) 829-4663 3blindmiceusa.comLakewood Interiors Inc. & Custom Drapery 100 Commons Road #7404, DS 78620, (214) 827-1080Sol’stice Garden Expressions900 Hwy. 290 W., DS 78620 (512) 569-0175 solsticeoutdoors.com

eleCTriCian

Prism Electric8200 Cameron Road, Suite 162, Austin 78754(512) 326-5100 prismelectric.com


GardeninG

Geo Growers12002-B Hwy. 290 W., Austin 78737, (512) 892-2722 geogrowers.netLady Bug Natural Brand160 McGregor Lane, DS 78620, (512) 858-9090 ladybugbrand.com

Handyman

Jim The Happy Handyman14400 Sawyer Ranch Road, DS 78620, (512) 694-0321Thomas Wglass 211 Abbott Drive, Austin 78737, (512) 466-6133

Land CLearinG/Tree TrimminG

Central Texas Excavation2911 RR 165, DS 78620(512) 585-9461 centraltxexcavation.comLee’s Trees Inc.4911 Bell Springs Road, DS 78620, (512) 858-4018

LandsCape desiGn, insTaLLaTion and Lawn Care

Blazek Landscapes17806 Mason Dixon Circle, DS 78620, (512) 923-0210 blazeklandscapes.comDripping Springs Lawn Care & Landscaping31640 RR 12, DS 78620(512) 672-9595 drippingspringslawncare.comOl’ Yeller Landscaping1740 Fitzhugh Road, DS 78620, (512) 894-0013 olyeller.comWeigelt Enterprises12500 Nutty Brown Road, DS 78620, (512) 845-9902 centraltexaslandscaping.com

pavinG

Industrial Asphalt1114 Lost Creek Blvd., Ste. 410, Austin 78746(512) 275-0303 industrialasphalt.com

Lone Star Paving14226 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.comJ&J Pest Control Inc.7413 Burnet Road, Austin 78757, (512) 842-2217 jjpest.com

pHoToGrapHy

DorRae Stevens Photography1898 Creek Road, DS 78620(512) 748-6247 dorraestevensphotography.comElma’s Portrait Photography3998-B E. Hwy. 290, DS 78620, (512) 848-1354 elma.wsJ. Thomas Duke PhotographyP.O. Box 1175, DS 78620(251) 327-6478 jthomasduke.zenfolio.comKristen Joy Photography2911 RR 165, DS 78620(512) 626-2715 kristenjoymoore.comRippy Photography & [email protected](512) 762-1276 rippyphotodesign.comTranscendent Photography357 Angel Fire Road, DS 78620, (512) 858-0594 shadistp.comWhite Photographic Services–CommercialP.O. Box 1202, DS 78620(512) 858-4949 whitephotographic.com

prinTinG

Print Plus400-A Hwy. 290 W., DS 78620, (512) 894-0270 printplus.bizThe UPS Store #5486100 Commons Road, Suite #7, DS 78620 (512) 894-0484 theupsstore.com

seLf sToraGe faCiLiTies

AAA Self Storage2300 Hwy. 290 W., DS 78620(512) 787-4509 yourstorageplace.netLock-Tite Storage3000 E. Hwy. 290, DS 78620(512) 894-3303 locktitestorage.comStorage Kings of 290 West10800 Hwy. 290 W., Austin 78736, (512) 301-4994 storagekings.comStore-Me Storage LLC2022 Hidden Hills Drive, DS 78620, (512) 894-4445 store-mestorage.com

sepTiC sysTems

Austin Outhouse / Southwest Septic ServicesP.O. Box 685018, Austin 78768, (512) 448-2699 austinouthouse.comHill Country Wastewater Services Inc.300 Sullivan Ridge, DS 78620(512) 848-0260 hillcountrywastewater.comJMA 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 LLC441 Blue Creek Drive, DS 78620, (512) 858-7110 1040.com/delta

Tires

Wagoner Tire1225 Hwy. 290 W., DS 78620(512) 829-4716

Shopping & Specialty Retail

anTiques/vinTaGe BouTique/

GifTs Lone Star Gift Mall301 W. Mercer St., DS 78620(512) 858-9912The Vintage Cottage508 4th Street, Blanco 78606(830) 833-4709

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 Depot260 E. Hwy. 290, DS 78620(512) 858-5041 homedepot.comWilson AC and Appliance4205 E. Hwy. 290, DS 78620(512) 894-0907 wilsonappliance.com

emBroidery

Laser Graphics120 Frog Pond Lane Bldg. 3, Suite 100, DS 78620(512) 894-4061

fenCe & ranCH suppLy290 Fence & Ranch Supply Inc.2110 Hwy. 290 W., DS 78620(512) 858-7876

fLorisT

Flowers & Gifts by Dan Tay’s222 Hwy. 290 W., DS 78620(512) 858-7625 dantays.comWild Bunches Floral403 K.C. Memory LaneDripping Springs, TX 78620(512) 905-2787 wildbunches.net

furniTure

Java Sea Imports911 Hwy. 290 W., DS 78620(512) 858-2940 javaseaimports.com

GroCery

H-E-B598 E. Hwy 290, DS 78620(512) 858-2972 heb.com

Home déCor/faBriC/GifTs

Le Ragge Ruggs/Cowgirls & Lace1111 Hwy. 290 W., DS 78620(512) 894-0350 cowgirlsandlace.comValli & Kim, LLC700 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.comVIK Jewelers598 E. Hwy 290, Ste. 240, DS 78620, (512) 858-1234 vikjewelers.com

Liquor

Star of Texas Liquor and Wine400 Hwy. 290 W., Suite 103-A, DS 78620, (512) 858-7007 staroftexasliquor.comTwin Liquors598 E. Hwy. 290, Suite 200, DS 78620, (512) 858-7744 twinliquors.com

sCreenprinTinG

ACT 3 Screenprinting2400-B Hwy 290 W, Suite 6, DS 78620, (512) 607-6559 act3screenprinting.com

Texas speCiaLTy produCTs

New Canaan Farms Jellies/Salsa5916 Hwy. 290 W., DS 78620(512) 858-7669 newcanaanfarms.com

WateR StoRe The Pure Water Stop100 Mercer St., Suite C, DS 78620(512) 858-4464

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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 stair-step limestone and winds through tilted stone outcroppings.

The waterfall is the centerpiece for Pedernales Falls State Park, a 5,211.7-acre park located just west of Dripping Springs, in Blanco County. The water-fall 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 bik-ing, 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 wood-lands, 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.

Birds found in the park include quail, doves, owls, roadrunners, wild tur-keys, 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 sta-tion can hold about 15 people.

To learn more about Pedernales Falls State Park-or to find out how to vol-unteer at the park-visit www.friendsofpfalls.org. There is also a wealth of in-formation 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.

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

Charles MCClure Photo

Pedernales Falls State Park is among the most arrest-ing sights in the Texas Hill Country.

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512.858.7007Best Place in Dripping Springs to Buy Liquor, Beer and Wine!

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 hard-scrabble farm and ranch community, miles from the Texas State Capitol in Austin.

Dr. Joseph M. Pound and his wife, Sarah, were one of three pio-neer 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 pos-sessions, 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.

Pound House & Pioneer Homestead allow visitors to step back into the past

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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 them-selves in a weekend of pure savory de-light, in a relaxing and stunningly beauti-ful 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 high-light area growers in her menus-- includ-ing 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 pre-pare 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, en-gagement 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 culi-nary 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.”

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