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Dear Lifestyle Reader,

The golf course at Comanche Trace looks fantastic, and warmer weather is here. We are excited about another great year ahead of us.

Real estate activity remains positive with upward trending sales and steady tours starting off in 2014. Anderson Jenkins Signature Homes is building in the new, Les Chateaux energy efficient neighborhood. Arthur Schmidt is building the Vita Felice floor plan in the Tuscan Village. We also have a new home for sale by Brad Moore with Hill Country styling. BMC Homes has several new homes under construction in the German Cottage neighborhood. Many of these homes will be on our Tour of Homes.

The Tour of Homes kicks off on June 27th this year and runs for two weekends through July 6th. Six beautiful homes, some custom-built and some available

for sale, will be featured on the Tour. You will be shuttled between houses in comfortable, air-conditioned buses. Plan to join us!

Also at Comanche Trace, the Texas Hill Country Wine & Brew Festival will be held around the lake on Saturday, May 24th. You can access the dedicated website from ComancheTrace.com, or go to WineandBrewFest.com for details. We recommend that you purchase tickets early, online, to avoid the lines on the day of the festival. Like us on Facebook!

Music is a big part of this festival and you won’t be disappointed. There are many new additions to the festival that should make it even bigger and better than last year! There will also be some familiar facets that last year’s attendees will remember, like the Open House Tour of Comanche Trace. Make no mistake; the main event will afford you an afternoon of experiencing the libations and culture of the Hill Country. Numerous wineries, such as Flat Creek Estate,

William Chris Vineyards, Messina Hof, Singing Water and Kerrville Hills Winery, among others, will serve wine tastings. We also will have several craft breweries represented, along with interesting vendors and delectable food.

We have several sponsors of this event, and I want to thank Centennial Bank, Stoepel Ford Lincoln, Camp Verde Store, and Peterson Regional Medical Center among others, for their generosity in helping us kick off this day of fun.

Get out and enjoy!

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8 GOLF UPDATE

14 FITNESS Measure Your Success

18 CALENDAR

20 FLAVORS Supporting the Cailloux Theater

24 MEMBERSHIP & EVENTS 30 TREASURES A Culinary Adventure in Utopia

34 GARDENING Deer-Resistant Gardening

40 FEATURE STORY

52 PET PROFILE The Australian Terrier

56 HILL COUNTRY EVENTS CALENDAR

66 REAL ESTATE UPDATE Tour of Homes 2014

72 REAL ESTATE LISTINGS

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W We have some great Club events lined up over the next few months and we anticipate great turnouts for each of them. The first event of 2014 was The Big Cup and it

was a great success.The Big Cup format provided a cup that was an inch bigger around than a standard USGA hole cup. We wanted to make the event fun and at the same time see if members could shoot lower scores with a larger cup. The results for the flight winners and their team net scores were: Championship flight, Bob Malson and Kent McKinney shot a net 63. First flight, Leo Clark and Norm White shot a net 63 also to win their flight. Second flight, David Barker and Paul Schoenfeld shot a net 62. In the Third flight, Jim Laffan and John D’ Amore shot a net 58 to win their flight. The Ladies flight was won by Marian Ezell and Ariana Almond with a net 59. Closest to the pin for the men and women was won by Anthony

Corey and Harriet Warren. Congratulations to all the winners!

Back by popular demand in April and May is Nine & Dine, designed for couples to play golf and have dinner with other couples in a fun, social environment. These are held on select Friday evenings with a 5:00 p.m. shotgun start, followed by dinner, and then more golf. Players of all handicaps are welcome to participate so come on out and join us!

The Social Connection hosted their first annual event on St. Patrick’s Day and it was decorated to the tee with green outfits, Irish music, and green beer. We had a total of 23 teams participating for a total of 92 players in a four-person scramble.


Coming in first place was the team of Michael Sigerman, James Caldwell, Liz Bigelow, and Lisa Self shooting a 61. In second place Robert Wenning, Jim Laffan, Nannine Reynolds, and Helen Herd shot a 64. Finishing in third place were Gary Garbish, Steve Phillips, Marjorie Hirsch, and Diane Smith shooting a 65. Closest to the pin for men was Jim Laffan and for the women, Joan Spear. It was a great success for the Social Connection with clever gift ideas, classical St. Patrick’s Day food and theme. Congratulations to the winners! May the hinges of our friendship never grow rusty.

Comanche Trace hosted one of the best amateur events in Texas in March, the Greater San Antonio Regional Amateur Championship.Some of the best men, women, and senior amateurs were here to compete at Comanche Trace. The amateurs came from all areas of South Texas stretching from Austin to San Antonio to Kerrville. Several members played, such as Trevor Hyde, Ed Sanchez, BK Cody, and Matt Griffin. In the Men’s Championship flight, Ed Sanchez took home first place. Trevor Hyde finished second and Luke Healy finished third. In the Senior Division Bobby Baugh finished in first place, Harry Ramirez finished second, and one of our members, BK Cody, finished tied for 5th place. In the Women’s Senior Division Whitney Smith took home first place and Diane Henry finished in second place. Congratulations to all the winners and to Greater San Antonio for hosting a great championship.

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Technology has changed the way we live – no doubt about it. It has made our lives easier, more productive, and opened doors to many new careers. It has changed the way we run our factories and the way we operate our homes. For the most part, however, technology has replaced physical labor with sedentary activities. The computer, more than anything, has captured our interests dramatically. We’ve surrounded ourselves with portable tablets and smart phones, enabling us to keep the world at our fingertips without ever leaving our easy chair!

Is that information overload, or can we use it to our advantage? There’s no doubt that most of us tend to take the “easy route” whenever possible. Don’t walk across the street to talk to your neighbor. Just send them a text message. Do you get out of your car at the bank or go through the drive through? We’ve even stopped walking the malls as much as we used to because it’s easier to shop online! All of these choices reinforce our sedentary lifestyles.

In spite of these negatives, though, there are some exciting technology benefits for the fitness buffs. Through GPS technology,

FITNESS


we have instant access to possible running, walking and biking routes. Want to find out how many calories you consumed today? There’s an app for that! And maybe most exciting of all, by wearing a small wrist band or clip on your waistband you can find out just how active you actually are each day.

Knowledge can be empowering and motivating. Let’s see how you can put it to use.

GPS Devices

Avid runners tend to be fairly obsessive individuals, so it’s only natural that most of them find it nearly impossible to run without a GPS watch telling them exactly how far they’ve gone

and at what pace. It’s difficult to improve if you don’t know what you’ve done in the past. Many of the

watches include a heart rate monitor which will tell you how hard you’re really working and give you an accurate total of calories burned.

Walkers, too, benefit greatly by a heart rate monitor. While elevated heart rate is pretty much a given with running, it takes a little more push on a walker’s part to get their heart rate in a true “working” mode; only when it is will high fitness levels be achieved. In addition, calorie count is only truly accurate when heart rate is included.

Bicyclists have even more technology at their fingertips (or actually on their handlebars) with mini bike computers. Not only will the device give the cyclist their planned route, but their speed, elevation, distance and other information is being recorded as they ride. And at the end of the ride, the stats can be downloaded into a computer to log the entire experience.

Mobile Apps

I’m not exaggerating when I say there are hundreds of mobile apps for your tablet or smart phone which give you instant information on a myriad of fitness topics. I would caution you to investigate each site before you take its information at face value, but nonetheless, the answers are out there without much work on our part.

If you are trying to lose weight, for example, apps are available to not only give you calorie counts, but some will analyze your entire day’s food intake. I frequently tell my clients who are on a weight loss quest to write down what they eat on a daily basis. This is eye opening information for most people, since so much of our consumption is in the form of “mindless eating.” You can write this information in a spiral notebook if you choose, but using a food tracking app such as MyFitnessPal can possibly tell you not only how much you’re eating, but where you’re doing well and where you’re not.

In addition to logging food intake, it’s a good idea to keep track of your workouts, and of course there are many apps for that as well. MapMyFitness, for example, lets you log each workout and then reports back to you on a weekly basis to let you know how you did. You can also link the site to your friends, so a little competition arises.

Need some help in the gym? There are apps that provide ideas and instruction for aerobic workouts, strength workouts, ab workouts – I could go on and on. All you need is a smartphone! Are they all necessarily safe for your particular fitness level? Not necessarily, so use each with caution.


FITNESS

Fitness Trackers

As our nation’s obesity levels continue to rise, it’s critical that

more people become aware of their daily activity levels. In order

to put a concrete number to recommended activity, doctors are recommending 10,000 steps a day. It’s impossible to estimate how many steps we

take, so how can we know if we’re even close to that number?

You may have noticed more and more people wearing wrist bands that occasionally light up, displaying various numbers. These are fitness trackers, designed to tell you just how active you are (or aren’t) each day. Whether you choose a Nike+Fuelband SE, a Fitbit Flex, or a Jawbone UP24, your activity numbers can be recorded, transferred to your smartphone, and tracked on a daily basis. Some of them even give you an hourly reminder to “Get up and move”!

The manufacturers all have their own formulas for calculating activity so numbers may vary slightly between brands, but they all serve one general purpose – AWARENESS. You may not be able to get your 10,000 steps each day, but wearing a tracker makes you aware of how active you are and hopefully encourages you to do more.

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April 2MGA 9:00 a.m.

April 3LGA 9:00 a.m.

Lady 9’ers 9:00 a.m.

April 7-8High School Boys District 4A Tournament

April 9MGA 9:00 a.m.

MahJongg 1:00 p.m.Member Happy Hour 5:00 p.m.

April 14Club Closed for Aerification

April 15Club Closed for Aerification

Book Club 4:30 p.m. Location TBD



April 19Breakfast with the Easter Bunny 10:00 a.m.

April 20Easter Day Buffet 11:00 a.m.

Easter Egg Hunt 3:30 p.m.

April 1Bridge Club 2:00 p.m.

April 4Nine & Dine 5:00 p.m.




April 21Road Rally


April 23MahJongg Practice 1:00 p.m.



April 26-27MGA Red vs. Blue

April 29Bridge Club 2 p.m.

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May 22LGA 9:00 a.m.


May 23Nine & Dine 5:00 p.m.

May 24Texas Hill Country Wine & Brew Festival

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May 26Club Open

Memorial Day

May 27Club Closed

May 28MahJongg Practice 1:00 p.m.

May 29LGA 9:00 a.m.


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May 6Bridge Club 2 p.m.

May 7MGA 9:00 a.m.

May 8LGA 9:00 a.m.


May 3Kentucky Derby SkinsGame Silent Auction

May 4Skins Game 3 p.m.

May 9-10Senior Club Championship

May 5Healing Hearts Golf Classic

May 11Mother’s Day Buffet 11 a.m.

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May 14MGA 9:00 a.m.

MahJongg 1:00 p.m.Member Happy Hour 5:00 p.m.

May 15LGA 9:00 a.m.


May 20Bridge Club 1:30 p.m.Book Club 4:30 p.m.

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When we lived in the Houston area, we were supporters of some non-profit organizations. Since moving to Kerrville, we have moved our support to the CaillouxTheater. Through Foundation member, Nancy Watts, we donated a gourmet seven-course meal for six people, paired with some interesting boutique wines from our wine room. The dinner is auctioned off at the Cailloux Foundation’s live auction. Last year’s dinner was purchased by Kerrville banker and community leader, Wes Dorman and his wife, Darcy. Their guests were Hill Country Youth Ranch Founder and Director, Gary

Priour and his wife Carol, along with Drs. Randy and Sharon Moody.

I prepare the choices of the dinner courses with the auction winners. We discuss the likes, dislikes and any allergies of the diners, then we set a date. Our home is designed for entertaining with a professional chef’s kitchen and an adjacent great room/dining room. As a reader of this magazine, you have probably seen our kitchen each month in the Rustic Elegance ad.

In the week before the event, I either gather or order the ingredients, with emphasis on fresh and local, if possible. Then caterer (cousin) Linda Lewis and I prepare the meal.

Since I am not a sweets eater, Linda always prepares the dessert. Linda’s decadent Guinness Pot de Crème dessert, made with Guinness Stout and dark chocolate was a winner. With a taste of Port wine and/or a demitasse of espresso with Meyer Lemon peel, it was a wonderful conclusion to the meal.

FLAVORS

Kerrville is blessed to have the CaillouxTheater. Since we moved

here, we have attended many of the wonderful presentations there. One of our best memories of the Cailloux was seeing one of the final concerts of the legendary country music star, Ray Price in his early days of struggle with pancreatic cancer. Ray passed away last December.


My wife, Donna and Nancy Watts assisted us in making the evening a flawless event.

We will be donating another gourmet meal paired with some rare wines to the Cailloux Foundation again this year. All you have to do is raise your hand and write a check. You and your friends could be enjoying a gourmet evening with us soon.

Support the Cailloux

The Chef’s Amuse Bouche Farrago of American Salmon, Whitefish and Bowfin Caviars on Blinis with Crème

FraicheGruet New Mexico Brut Sparkling Wine NV

Mini Rockport Lump Blue Crab Muffin

The King’s Inn Tartar Sauce2012 Honig Sauvignon Blanc

Roasted Jenschke Farms Cauliflower Bleu Cheese Soup

Aurelia’s Chorizo Crisps2012 Unti Vineyards Rose’

Caesar Salad with house-made Dressing

Shaved Reggiano Parmesan & Roasted Garlic Cheese Croutons

Wiatrek’s Mesquite Smoked Bacon Bits2012 Vincent Arroyo Chardonnay

Mango Sorbet

Slow Braised Hill Country Axis Venison Osso Buco

San Saba Pecan GremalotaShiner Bock Smashed Potatoes

Combi Oven Roasted Local Root Vegetables

2009 Vincent Arroyo Petite Sirah Reserve

Guinness Chocolate Pots de Crème2011 Vincent Arroyo Vintage Port

Individually Brewed Café de Rey Costa Rican Coffee or Espresso

The favorite recipes of the evening were the Mini Crab Muffins and the Caesar Salad.


FLAVORS

Crab Cake Muffins

Makes 12 regular or 24 mini muffins.I always have had a problem with my crab cakes breaking up when I fry or broil them. So, I make Crab Cake Muffins!Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.

Ingredients:

1 cup Pictsweet “Seasoning Blend” from the frozen food section at Wal-Mart here in Kerrville. Sauté in 3 tablespoon of olive oil until onions become translucent and then let cool in the oil.3 eggs2/3 cup mayonnaise – NOT MIRACLE WHIP!2 tablespoons Dijon mustard3 tablespoons Crystal or Evangeline Hot Sauce3 tablespoons lemon juice1 teaspoon Tony Chachere’s seasoning

Hand whisk these ingredients together until they blend wellAdd the Seasoning Blend, the juices and the olive oil from the skillet.

1 cup Japanese Panko bread crumbs1 pound pasteurized crab meat (Costco or Sam’s has this) or one pound fresh crab meat

Add the bread crumbs and whisk.Then gently fold in the crab meat.Equally scoop the mixture in to a non-stick twelve regular muffin pan or twenty-four mini muffin pan sprayed with Pam.Mix one cup of the Panko bread crumbs with ½ cup grated parmesan cheese.Top each “muffin” with the mixture.

Bake for 3 to 4 minutes or until the tops begin to brown.Remove from oven and allow cooling for five minutes.

I serve them on a pool of Rémoulade or Kings Inn Tartar sauce. (email me for the recipes)

Caesar Salad

To make the dressing:In a food processor (FP) with steel knife:Two very fresh raw eggs in FP – these must be purchased cold, kept cold and with at least two-week expiration date on carton – They will probably not kill you. I don’t know anyone who has gotten sick or died from raw eggs. HEB does have pasteurized raw eggs for extra safety.

Start FP and slowly add two cups light tasteless oil; I use corn or canola oil through the feed tube.This makes a great, but tasteless aioli.If you break the emulsion (aioli) at any time throw it out and start over.

NOW ADD: All measurements are estimates – you have to taste it to make it right.

3 to 6 cloves of fresh garlic – it’s your breath so you decide.2-3 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce1 tbsp. hot sauce –Tabasco Jalapeno is my choice2 tbsp. Dijon mustard1 flat can anchovies with oil (this adds the needed salt).Start and run FP until everything is pureedThen add:¼ cup of CapersJuice of two or three fresh lemons

Fresh ground black pepper to taste¾ cup grated or shredded Reggiano ParmesanRed wine vinegar to tasteMakes about a quart (Also works well in a Chicken Salad)

Refrigerate immediately. It will keep for one week in refrigerator.

Hand rip romaine lettuce apart and wash and run through salad spinner.Do not knife cut the lettuce or it will make the edges brown!!!!Place lettuce in bowl and add dressing to your liking.Mix well with your freshly washed hands.Serve with homemade croutons and shredded parmesan cheese.

Croutons

Cut French bread into crouton size pieces. Take one stick of salted real butter and melt in a pan with 4 cloves of garlic and some cracked pepper. Stir croutons into the butter until all is absorbed, Bake at 300F until they begin to brown. Sprinkle a liberal amount of fresh grated Reggiano Parmesan cheese and continue to bake until the cheese starts to brown. Cool and serve.


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Easter Egg HuntMembers Only

When: Sunday, April 20, 2014Where: Comanche Trace Sales Center

Time: 3:30 p.m.RSVP Deadline: April 13, 2014

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New! Pasta NightOpen to the Public

When: Every Other TuesdayWhere: The Vista Room

Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.Price: Adults - $22 / 5 to 12 years old - $11 / 4 years old

& under - ComplimentaryCall for Dates - 830-895-8500

Enjoy assorted pastas prepared fresh and made to order! Gluten free and vegan selections are available.


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Sunday Mother’s Day Buffet Brunch

Open to the Public

When: Sunday, May 11, 2014Where: Comanche Trace Vista Room

Time: 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.Price: Adults - $31.50 / 5 to 12 years old - $16.50 /

4 years old & under - ComplimentaryRSVP Deadline: Wednesday, May 7, 2014

830-895-8505Menu:

Fresh Fruit, Yogurts, Cereals, Granolas, Juice selection on ice, Green Salad, Pasta Salad, Caprese Salad, Carving Station with Ham and Prime Rib, Herbed Roasted YUKON Gold Potatoes,

Deviled Eggs, Frittata with spinach, feta, tomato, Cheese Enchiladas, Fajitas, Bacon, Sausage, Links, Bratwurst

Sautee Station – Eggs and Crepes (Blueberry Compote or Spinach and Ricotta filling), Smoked Salmon Carpaccio with

mini Bagels, Shrimp on Ice with Cocktail Sauce and Aolis, Dessert Station with Spumoni Ice Cream, Chocolate Cake,

Assorted Muffins and Cookies, Unlimited Mimosas!

Member Happy HourMembers Only

When: Second Wednesday of Every MonthWhere: The Vista Room

Time: 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Enjoy assorted hors d’oeuvres, drinks, and mingle with fellow Comanche Trace members!


TREASURES

A GUEST TABLE AT THE LAUREL TREE

Written by Stephen W. Williams Photos by Hattie Barham

When I was young, adventure often meant a fast ride on a motorcycle, but as I have aged I have come to

realize even a commonplace experience such as a meal with my grown son can be a fun adventure. If you share my view, then you need to plan a road trip one weekend to The Laurel Tree Restaurant outside of Utopia, Texas. The drive is interesting, the setting is beautiful and the food is uniquely wonderful.

Reservations are a must as The Laurel Tree is only open for lunch and dinner on Saturdays. But, once you have a table it is yours for the entire time. “Unlike most restaurants we don’t turn our tables during lunch or dinner,” said Laurel Waters, owner and Chef. “We want our guests to relax and not be pressured because there is someone waiting for their table.”

Plan extra time for the drive and the meal. In other words, slow down and let your senses experience the time you have here. Regardless which road you travel to get here you will be

immersed in the beauty of the Hill Country.

You will see clear water streams, tree covered ridges, many kinds of critters and in the spring, numerous flowering plants. Perhaps the vivid purple blooms and pungent smell of a Texas Mountain Laurel will catch your eye along the way.

However, it is the huge oak trees that will garner your attention when you arrive at the restaurant. Specialists who have examined the massive trees say they are about 400 years old. There are three that are especially prominent. The canopy of one covers the

Salmon filet with roasted cherub tomatoes and fresh basil pesto, Served with fresh baby veggies and purple potatoes


restaurant’s entire back yard area.

Other elements at the setting are worthy of your attention too. The stone building is reminiscent of something you might see in Europe. If you arrive early explore the grounds, greenhouse and garden areas. There are little treasures everywhere. Inside the building are wooden beams, a central fireplace, French antiques and tasteful art pieces, cultivating a calm atmosphere. It is a perfect place to enjoy a good meal with friends.

The menu is already set. You will choose from two main courses, but the other courses are previously decided by Chef Laurel Waters. The evening meal consists of five courses – appetizer, soup, salad, main dish and dessert. Lunch is just as tasty, but a bit lighter with smaller portions in four courses.

Fresh, quality ingredients are always used, but often in unusual combinations. The main course I selected was the “Lasagna” of shaved sweet potato, Black Forest ham, spinach and smoked mozzarella. It turns out the “Lasagna” was not actually pasta it was a specially sliced sweet potato.

My son, Jarrick, had the Shrimp quesadilla with cilantro pecan pesto, provolone cheese, roasted salsa and sour cream. We swapped a few bits of each other’s main course, and they were both great. The appetizer and soup were good too, but it was hard to beat the Crème Brulee that topped off the meal at the end.

Don’t get caught up in these options because the menu is never the same. Chef Laurel says her culinary inspirations come from her garden, taste buds, sense of smell, heart and travels. She came out to visit with us as we were lingering at the table after the meal. “I visit with everyone who dines with us here,” said Laurel.

She excused herself from our interview to go join her servers as they sang to a patron who was celebrating her 80th birthday. When she returned I asked her where all these people come from each week. “About half have been here before and the other half are discovering us for the first time,” she explained. “They come from all over, some from other states and even from other nations.”

It is an inviting environment. Her vision for a European-style “Guest Table” came after years of world travel and some special time in France. In fact her talent for expressing her heart in her food was developed after earning Le Grand Diplome in Cuisine, Pastry and Wine from Le Cordon Bleu in Paris, plus working in Provence in the restaurants of 3 three world renowned chefs - Edouard Loubet, Jean-Andre Charial, and Alain Ducasse.

A key element is her attention to detail in selecting what goes in her art. Even the best

Fresh berry tartlet with white chocolate and pistachio

Open faced portobello burger with baby lettuce, heirloom tomatoes, Buffalo mozzarella and sweet basil


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chefs are dependent on quality components. Many of her ingredients, especially the herbs and spices, come from the grounds or the green house behind the building. She grows over 30 different types of herbs, plus other edible and ornamental plants in her gardens.

Plus, Chef Laurel personally selects the meats, poultry, fish, vegetables and fruit that she buys weekly to support her ever changing menu. She only buys enough fresh ingredients to use during lunch and dinner on Saturday.

Waters recognizes she is also dependant on quality help to be successful. Some of the folks who work with her have done so for many years while others are newer and are in college or high school. Several drive from other towns. “We are like a little family,” she said. Even her mother comes in on some Saturdays to lend a hand. The service is friendly and efficient.

Everyone who comes here feels welcomed. We noticed one customer standing near the kitchen door was approached by a friendly waitress. “You are welcome to walk on back in the kitchen if you want,” she said. At many food joints that would be an unusual invitation, but not here.

We acted on the invitation, too, and made our way back to their food preparation area. We noticed the same French antique décor was carried through in paintings and accent pieces on the walls. Even at the end of a busy lunch run the food handling areas were clean and organized.

To wrap things up I asked Laurel if she had any cooking secrets she wanted to share. “Always have a good knife. Be organized, have everything ready before you need it and clean as you go.” For me,The Laurel Tree was a fun and rare Saturday adventure with my son.

Arugula salad with pear tomatoes, marinated fresh goat cheese with herbs and pink peppercorn


GARDENING

Written by Mary Muse Photography by Jarrick Cooper

I spend my days at Riverside Nature Center. I’m constantly reminded that good stewardship means finding ways to support habitats for our native fauna. In fact, Riverside

Nature Center endorses the Texas Wildscapes program. It focuses on habitat restoration and conservation plans for rural and urban areas. It enables Texans to contribute to wildlife conservation by developing wildlife habitats where they live, work and play.

Through Wildscapes, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department encourages landowners to restore habitat for birds, insects, reptiles and even small mammals on their properties. Wildscapes make small changes in our landscape, which can result in significant improvement in wildlife habitats. Moreover, your landscape may be eligible for certification as a wildscape.

With all the native plants, water features and wooded areas providing good shelter for raising young, Comanche Trace is literally one very large, very fine wildscape. Watching the fawns following their mothers or the bucks eyeing each other’s rack always brings a smile to my face. But I am intent in drawing some firmer boundary lines around our landscape.

“Deer-resistant plants? Our deer didn’t read the book,” said one of our neighbors shortly after my

husband and I moved to Comanche Trace.We added a lot of new plant material last spring, and

by August, I embraced her statement. After consulting with a wide range of local experts, here are some tidbits of deer wisdom I am trying for this spring’s planting.

MY FIRST LESSONA plant list that might work in Montana won’t work

in central Texas, and what may work in Helotes won’t necessarily work in Kerrville.And...what works in Tierra Linda may not work in Comanche Trace. A deer’s taste differs, not only by neighborhood but by the season, age of the animal, age of the plant, weather, plant variety, and whim!

SELECTING PLANTSDeer are very inconsistent when it comes to their


diet; they have preferences but no absolutes. A good rule of thumb is to select aromatic plants. The more aromatic the plant, the more deer will leave it alone. Other plant attributes that deer don’t favor are prickly, coarse, hairy (fuzzy), bitter, spicy, toxic, and plants with a milky sap.

If you do research, be sure and record and shop by botanical name. Not all lantanas, for example, are tasty to deer. While deer may nibble on the native “horrida,” they will consume the multi-colored hybrid lantana. If you see plants that are doing well on public property, take a photo or a small sample, and then bring it to a nursery or to Riverside Nature Center.

The Nature Center has a virtual herbarium to help identify plants. Another great resource is the Kerrville Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas. They have plant lists by attributes which are also distributed at Riverside Nature Center.

DESIGN STRATEGIESOne design technique to consider is “mass

planting.” Even if a deer nibbles many of the plants, they won’t eat it all.

Another technique is to plant deer-resistant plants, four feet wide at the front of your garden or large bed. This acts as a border. Once these plants are established less resistant material can be planted within the living “fence.”

Deer are creatures of habit and generally follow the same routine and certain pathways each day. If you provide a meal for them, they will be back looking for more tomorrow. Putting plants around the perimeter of your yard that have strong unpleasant scents will help keep the deer from entering your yard. You can also use this idea to protect plants that don’t have strong odors or an unpleasant texture. Try putting a sprig of rosemary with a rose for a few hours. When you pick up the rose, you still smell the rosemary. When using

camouflage gardening, keep in mind that mature plants have a stronger smell than young plants. Consider buying larger-size plants or buying a larger quantity so you can mass the plants together to create a strong odor.

PLANTING NEW PLANTSEven the most deer-resistant plants need to be

protected after planting. New growth is tender and has not had a chance to develop a strong odor or other qualities that help protect it. A species that deer will browse as a newly planted small plant will often be left untouched as a mature plant.

Gardeners are often dismayed when they find newly purchased plants pulled out of the ground, and not even eaten. Deer, especially young deer, like to experiment. They are curious and like to taste plants. They will often chew off and spit out pieces of plants that are supposed to be deer-proof.

Except for toxic plants, taste varies deer to deer, year to year and even by season among the same deer. Something “resistant” may get browsed periodically, but usually not devastated. If there is intensive feeding pressure caused by drought or a high deer density, deer will browse even the most undesirable plants. Thus, other methods will be necessary to control damage.

Protect every new plant for at least a few months until each becomes established. Plants that are almost always avoided by the deer, such

as rosemary, require the shortest amount of protection. Plants that deer will graze on when food is scarce will require longer protection. Basically, no plant is totally deer-proof, especially in times of drought. When starving, they will try anything. However, you can make your deer-resistant plants more resistant by not watering them. Lantana, for example, does well even in drought but without water its leaves are dry and tough, which is very unappealing to deer. Deer resistance to many other plants can be similarly improved.

CREATING PROTECTIVE BARRIERS

Many people say that the only way you can really keep deer out is by installing eight- to ten-foot fences. This is not a practical suggestion for most homeowners. Besides, you don’t have to fence in your entire yard to create protected areas. Mesh or polypropylene fencing is easy to install and is virtually invisible from a distance. The mesh should be supported by posts spaced three-to-four yards apart. In wooded areas, fencing staples can be used to attach fencing to trees. The netting should be four-feet high, with the area limited to four-to-five feet in width; deer avoid tight, penned-in sites. This type of fencing can be made very unobtrusive by planting highly deer-resistant plants in front of it.

Garden netting may protect flowerbeds and other low-growing plants. Wooden stakes and self-locking ties can be used to anchor the netting over individual plants or groups of plants. Wire cages around individual shrubs or small trees to protect them until they outgrow the browse line.

In general, deer will not jump over anything they can’t see. Another barrier can be constructed with fishing line (50 lbs. test or more) or a similar monofilament material. Several strands of the


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line at a height of two-to-three feet around a small bed will actually keep a deer from jumping into the area. The line must be far enough from the plants, where deer can’t crane their necks to eat what is within reach. This type of fence is very effective.

Sturdy deer cages can be formed from galvanized fencing material found at any local home improvement store. It can be used as a simple tube or cut to form a cage around and over your plants. Use wire hangers, cutting four-to-five inch lengths. Bend to form a U shape. They work great for anchoring your cage to the ground so the deer can’t knock it over.

USE OF REPELLENTSNumerous sprays are useful, including some

you can make yourself. Repellents help the most, before deer get acclimated to eating your plants; thus, you need to respond to the first sign of damage. The best way to proceed with repellents is to try several different ones and see which will work the best in your particular situation.

Taste repellents, also called contact repellents, have an impact on a deer’s tongue. A deer may take a few bites before realizing the plant tastes horrible. These repellents are generally meant for non-food type plants and must cover the entire plant in order to be effective. Remember to apply to new foliage. You must re-apply the repellent as it ages on all the plants.

If you want to try mixing your own spray, the best scent repellents contain garlic and fermented egg solids. Here is a recipe you can try: Mix three rotten eggs or a quart of sour milk in a gallon of water. Add a teaspoon of garlic powder and a teaspoon of finely ground chili powder or Tabasco® sauce. Now taste it. (I’m joking.) Mix thoroughly and put the solution into a spray bottle. Spray this flavorful aromatic concoction on the deer’s favorite plants. You will need to reapply in about a month

or after heavy rains. The mixture has a strong smell, but the smell will not be noticeable to you after the mixture has dried on plants. No repellent will be active forever and deer may get used to egg sprays. When this happens, try other measures.

Tablets, though expensive, are an excellent long-term taste repellent. The tablets are absorbed through the root system of a plant to make them taste bad. A single tablet can last from one to three years. The benefit of taste repellents is the ability to protect your plants without keeping deer from your yard, if you want to enjoy watching one or two, or even the herd. But research trials have shown that odor-based products usually outperform taste-based materials.

There are all kinds of other “repellents” (human hair, fabric softener strips, bars of soap, motion-sensor lights, playing radios, etc.) that people have tried to deter deer. Deer quickly adjust to these

“repellents,” and no particular one seems to be reliable for more than a few weeks. Change is the key for these repellents to work at all.

I’m convinced that our new landscape material served as a series of gourmet dinners for a few deer. I clearly remember my surprise one morning last summer when I missed the small chili pequin plant I had planted. This year I think I will cluster about a half dozen together, and give them some protection for a few weeks. I feel pretty confident, with this approach, I won’t lose more than one or two.

One of the best parts of life in Comanche Trace is the abundance of open space and the beautiful expanses of green fairways we enjoy alongside our community of deer – who have a pretty good life too! I hope I will have better success this year in encouraging them to find their sustenance elsewhere.



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For years, the successful insurance man harbored the dream to build an auction house that rivaled Christy's or Sotheby's, but located in the heart of the Texas Hill Country.

Last summer, he realized his dream when he opened the doors on Silver Saddle Auction Company in Kerrville, Texas.

“It's been something that has been in the back of my mind,” Kropp said. “I was always fascinated with selling things. Auctions seemed like the next thing to do. So I made the decision to do it!”

Kropp earned his auctioneer license in February 2013. By July, Kropp, with the support of his wife and daughters, held their first auction.

While this setting can handle an unimaginable quantity of goods, Kropp and his team are more obsessed with the quality of items that cross the auction floor.

“We feature absolutely high end auction items,” said Georgieanna Itz-Maloney, “Marketeer.” The team has created a comfortable and classy, atmosphere, with a “rustic elegance theme.” Even the warehouse is climate controlled. LCD screens hang all over so bidders can view the item being auctioned. Customers enjoy food, beer and wine during the sale.

It is impossible to list all the items that turn up at a “typical” auction that is anything but typical. Buyers can bid on a range of furnishings, large equipment, sporting goods, signs, home décor, collectibles, and, of course, both silver and saddles.

It also answers a higher calling Kropp envisions for his new endeavor.

“I had in mind to give Kerrville a different kind of venue,” he said. “I wanted to provide a quality attraction to bring people to our community.”

It is working. “We are growing as fast as we can.”

At first glance, Kerrville might not seem to a likely location to open an auction house. Yet Kropp believes the Central Texas town boasts the perfect intersection of coveted sellers and eager buyers, in an accommodating setting.

“People ask me, 'Why Kerrville?'” he said. “Because the people here have traveled the world, then retired to Kerrville with their estates. Many decide this is a time to downsize. What we have in Kerrville is unique–retirees from corporations and government, with world experience, and fabulous collections. One recent estate sale in little old Kerrville featured two baby grand pianos!”

And while Kerrville may be smaller than New York, there is nothing small about the ambitions of the Silver Saddle Auction Company. The auction floor and warehouse space offer 15,000 square feet of space for display, storage, and workshops. Outside lies another 12,000 square feet of open storage.

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Our mentality is to focus on high end items,” agreed Kropp, who believes that everyone is drawn to “quality.”

“We have an eye for artwork and furniture that designers and collectors want. We won't put anything out on the floor that is not high quality. People want quality. That's why they wear a Rolex or drive a Lexus.”

To further that expectation of quality, Kropp has added a full furniture restoration workshop. On the day we strolled through, Kropp pointed out an 1860-era chair with intricate carving on the legs, finely wrought chandeliers valued at $500 to $800, and vintage armoires worth up to $4000.

The true appeal of any auction lies not in the numbers, but in the emotions stirred by “inanimate” objects. Heirlooms that end up on the auction block are really stories of peoples' lives–both the sellers who have accumulated a lifetime of memories, and the sellers who pursue their passions. That emotional connection is one of Kropp's greatest gratifications of the work his team does. He cited the man who brought in 600 beer steins, and another collector who finally decided to part with dozens of model train sets.

“They find us and decide our auction house is an avenue to let go of some of their items,” he said. “We not only love to see people sell something that has meaning, and make what they want from the item, but also to see the other person buy it and know they are going to enjoy it just as much. That has been my unique pleasure.”

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For years, the successful insurance man harbored the dream to build an auction house that rivaled Christy's or Sotheby's, but located in the heart of the Texas Hill Country.

Last summer, he realized his dream when he opened the doors on Silver Saddle Auction Company in Kerrville, Texas.

“It's been something that has been in the back of my mind,” Kropp said. “I was always fascinated with selling things. Auctions seemed like the next thing to do. So I made the decision to do it!”

Kropp earned his auctioneer license in February 2013. By July, Kropp, with the support of his wife and daughters, held their first auction.

While this setting can handle an unimaginable quantity of goods, Kropp and his team are more obsessed with the quality of items that cross the auction floor.

“We feature absolutely high end auction items,” said Georgieanna Itz-Maloney, “Marketeer.” The team has created a comfortable and classy, atmosphere, with a “rustic elegance theme.” Even the warehouse is climate controlled. LCD screens hang all over so bidders can view the item being auctioned. Customers enjoy food, beer and wine during the sale.

It is impossible to list all the items that turn up at a “typical” auction that is anything but typical. Buyers can bid on a range of furnishings, large equipment, sporting goods, signs, home décor, collectibles, and, of course, both silver and saddles.

It also answers a higher calling Kropp envisions for his new endeavor.

“I had in mind to give Kerrville a different kind of venue,” he said. “I wanted to provide a quality attraction to bring people to our community.”

It is working. “We are growing as fast as we can.”

At first glance, Kerrville might not seem to a likely location to open an auction house. Yet Kropp believes the Central Texas town boasts the perfect intersection of coveted sellers and eager buyers, in an accommodating setting.

“People ask me, 'Why Kerrville?'” he said. “Because the people here have traveled the world, then retired to Kerrville with their estates. Many decide this is a time to downsize. What we have in Kerrville is unique–retirees from corporations and government, with world experience, and fabulous collections. One recent estate sale in little old Kerrville featured two baby grand pianos!”

And while Kerrville may be smaller than New York, there is nothing small about the ambitions of the Silver Saddle Auction Company. The auction floor and warehouse space offer 15,000 square feet of space for display, storage, and workshops. Outside lies another 12,000 square feet of open storage.

Open Mon. - Fri., 9a-5p2104 Memorial Boulevard • Kerrville, Texas

Texas Lic #17290

Our mentality is to focus on high end items,” agreed Kropp, who believes that everyone is drawn to “quality.”

“We have an eye for artwork and furniture that designers and collectors want. We won't put anything out on the floor that is not high quality. People want quality. That's why they wear a Rolex or drive a Lexus.”

To further that expectation of quality, Kropp has added a full furniture restoration workshop. On the day we strolled through, Kropp pointed out an 1860-era chair with intricate carving on the legs, finely wrought chandeliers valued at $500 to $800, and vintage armoires worth up to $4000.

The true appeal of any auction lies not in the numbers, but in the emotions stirred by “inanimate” objects. Heirlooms that end up on the auction block are really stories of peoples' lives–both the sellers who have accumulated a lifetime of memories, and the sellers who pursue their passions. That emotional connection is one of Kropp's greatest gratifications of the work his team does. He cited the man who brought in 600 beer steins, and another collector who finally decided to part with dozens of model train sets.

“They find us and decide our auction house is an avenue to let go of some of their items,” he said. “We not only love to see people sell something that has meaning, and make what they want from the item, but also to see the other person buy it and know they are going to enjoy it just as much. That has been my unique pleasure.”

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For adults who wish to sample Texas wine and craft beer, tickets are $35 and include a souvenir wine or pilsner glass, a wine-bottle carrier, and 10-tasting tickets, each good for a 1-ounce sample of wine or a 3-ounce sample of beer. The first 200 ticket-holders through the door receive a complementary festival t-shirt. Additional tasting tickets are available, 10 for $10. For adults not sampling alcohol, tickets are $25, $10 for attendees under 21 years of age,

and children under 12 get in free.

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UncorkBy Margaret Shugart

The Second Annual Texas Hill Country Wine and Brew Festival on Lake Comanche Trace in Kerrville will be held over Memorial Day weekend, May 24, 2014 from 11am to 7pm. Last year was such a success, but this year promises

to be even bigger, tastier, and more entertaining: more vendors, more wineries, more beer, more entertainment, and more folks like you!

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T here is an exciting line-up of wineries this year. Below is a little synopsis on each to give you a preview of who you will meet and what you can

sample.

There are several attending wineries that are committed to using only 100% Texas grapes. Compass Rose Cellars, a boutique winery set in Mason, Texas, started production in 2011 and has made wine from only Texas fruit. To date they have bottled a 2012 Mason Country Pinot Grigio, a 2012 Merlot, a 2012 Syrah, 2013 Blanc du Bois, and a 2013 Chenin Blanc. Winemaker, Rob Nida, came on board with a BS in Horticulture from Texas A&M and wine production experience from regions in France, Spain, South Africa, Oregon, and Texas. He and owner, Mark Watson, are now building a new tasting room in Hye, Texas, along the 290 Wine Trail.

Lewis Wines, located outside of Johnson City, represents a new generation in Texas winemaking. Young co-owners and winemakers, Doug Lewis and Duncan McNabb, are in their mid-twenties and started making a few barrels of wine together back in college while Doug worked at Pedernales Cellars. They opened Lewis Wines in February 2013 and focus on boutique wines made with minimal intervention and 100% Texas fruit. They have planted their own vines as well, Spanish and Portuguese varieties well-suited for Central Texas

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climate, and are transitioning into only organic growing methods. Their wines have received some rave reviews and the industry is eager to see what they will do next.

Also relatively new and all Texan, Wedding Oak opened with a bang, making Texas Monthly’s top Texas Wines of 2013 with their 2010 Sangiovese. The winery is located in downtown San Saba and was started in 2010 by Mike McHenry and a group of friends, who wished to draw more tourism to the area. After a thorough restoration of their 1926 commercial building, the tasting room opened in 2012. Before the winery was finished, they made wine off-site and did not take it lightly, hiring longtime winery and vineyard consultant, Penny Adams, as their Master Winemaker. They sell out of their wines quickly and are making fast inroads as they grow.

William Chris is also dedicated to 100% Texas fruit. Seeing themselves as both “winegrowers” and “winemakers,” they manage almost all their own

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vineyards and strive to let the grapes show their true nature by using Old World techniques like open-air fermentation and longtime barrel aging. They are experts in blending, but have several single-varietal bottles as well, ranging from tannic reds to sweeter whites and roses. Considered some of the forerunners in Texas wine, their beautiful tasting room in Hye is often packed, people spilling out onto their back porch to enjoy live music and the sprawling Live Oak trees.

Hye Meadows, located a few miles from William Chris will be joining the festival for the first time this year. They opened the doors to their beautiful

tasting room and events center in August 2013, but they have been making and promoting their wine long before that, pouring barrel samples at various events around the state. Owners Mike and Denise Batek are delightful people to be around, clearly in love and passionate about the business. Mike works at the winery fulltime, and you would be hard pressed to find a photo, or a moment in real time, when he is not smiling. Their winemaker, Jeff Ivy, has been working in Texas wine for many years, starting at Spicewood Vineyards. He began his winemaking career in California and enjoys the challenge of working with Texas grapes. He and Mike set

their goal to be one of the best wineries in the state.

Singing Water, named for the beautiful Bruins Creek that runs alongside their tranquil shaded property in Comfort, Texas will be on hand as well. They have produced several award winning wines since their first release in 2005, but perhaps their proudest characteristic is their commitment

Hye Meadow Winery

William Chris Vineyards

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to supporting U.S. Troops. They make a “Freedom Wine” label dedicated to all those who have sacrificed their lives for our country. A portion of the proceeds goes to the Fisher House, a service providing college scholarships and comfortable houses near military hospitals and bases for visiting families of wounded soldiers.

Flat Creek Winery, owned by Rick and Madelyn Naber, planted their first vines in 2000 and now have over 20 acres of grapes planted on their sprawling 80-acre estate. They specialize in Syrah, Tempranillo, and Southern French, Port and Tuscan varietals, with their best-known wine sporting the name “Super Texan.” Their winemaker, Tim Drake, runs a well-respected consulting lab for other wineries across the state and comes to Flat Creek with a background of winemaking from Oregon and Washington state. Their wines are seriously and soulfully crafted and range from dry reds to sweet sparkling wine infused with fruit flavors.

Texas Legato Winery, named after the Italian word for the gathering together of friends and family, and the musical term for “smooth connected notes in a performance,” focuses on a winery atmosphere that draws people together and wines that are smooth on the palate. Owners Bill and Sulynn Bledsoe planted vineyards in 2002 in Lampasas and released their first wine in 2007. With estate

and other grapes, they craft a boutique line of wines ranging from an earthy Texas Hill Country Malbec, to a sweet blend of Chenin Blanc and Orange Muscat labeled “Sweet Peggy Sue.”

McReynolds Winery from Cypress Mills is owned by Gerald (Mac) and Maureen McReynolds, a couple who have been making wine since the 1970’s in California when they were both on staff doing scientific research at Stanford University, working part time at local wineries and making wine at home with friends. They joined the Texas winemakers in 1989 when they purchased 5 acres of land in Cypress Mills, preparing to buy grapes and be home winemakers. After several successful non-commercial vintages, they became licensed and began to sell to the public in 2000. Be sure to ask about the other four members of their winemaking family: Sangria the dog, and Earl Grey, Syrah, and Guy Noir, the cats.

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Kerrville Hills Winery owner Wayne Milberger is a mechanical engineer by trade, his wife Carol has a PhD in Industrial Psychology, and they built their winery up from the ashes - literally. The tasting room and winery were a burnt house when they bought the property. They razed all but the fireplace, then with the help of many friendly hands and their tasting room manager Brenda Hardy, they designed and built the winery and tasting room around that two-sided, two-story brick piece, a unique centerpiece to the structure. It took a few years to release their wines, but Wayne wanted enough to sell when they opened and wanted to age it properly. “It took a lot of patience. That’s the most important thing about a winery is that you can’t rush it. It just takes time and goes according to its own timetable and

not yours. I mean, there are ways to rush things, but I want to use traditional forms of fermentation.” This has resulted in an impressive barrel room, seen behind glass next to the tasting area. They will be traveling just down the street to showcase their carefully honed wines and would be an easy visit for anyone staying in town for the weekend.

And one of the favorite from last year’s festival will be joining us again. Dionisio Winery, located in Houston, specializes in sweet wines with added fruit flavors like Blackberry Merlot and Green Apple Riesling. Owned by young Jimmy Aranda and Clarice Nelson-Aranda, they are focused on being a fun winery that offers onsite wine tasting classes, live music, and fashion shows and they travel often to wine festivals to promote their bottles. Attendees from last year greatly enjoyed their wines and they will return to showcase them again.

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On to the beers. In addition to many nationally recognized microbreweries including Saint Arnold, Sierra Nevada, Goose Island, Alaskan, Stella Artois, O’Dell Brewing Co., Firestone Walker, and Coronado Brewing Company, several Texas breweries will be on tap to sample as well. Here is a little background on each of them to get you excited.

Real Ale Brewing from Blanco, Texas started in the basement of an antiques store in the town square. For nine years, its founders Phillip and Diane Connor, and its current leader Brad Farbstein, produced a phenomenal amount of quality beer from its tiny space. As demand increased, Brad realized it was time to go bigger and make room for their expanding potential. You can now find their 50,000 barrel capacity facility on the outskirts of Blanco and their beers all over the state. Sample some of their unfiltered, unpasteurized options.

Alamo Beer Company was inspired by a popular local beer from 1884, brewed by Lone Star Brewing Company and all the rage with the citizens of San Antonio. The name and concept has been championed again by Eugene Simor, a Californian transplant who has a passion and dedication to all things Texas and beer. He worked hard in partnership

with Real Ale Brewing to build and promote this light lager-style beer, now very popular all around San Antonio and increasingly across the state.

Franconia Brewery from McKinney, Texas is based around the Bavarian concepts in brewing. Owner and brewmaster Dennis Wehrmann comes from a rich history of beer making in Germany where he grew up. His grandfather was a brewery owner, his mother has a degree as a brewery lab technician, and nearly all his uncles were involved in the industry. Dennis himself attended the Brewer School in Karlstadt and trained at the Neumarkter Lammsbrau, an award-winning brewery in Oberpfalz, Germany. When he moved to Texas and opened Franconia in 2008, he vowed to keep the Bavarian laws of brewing and to use green practices, including 100% recycling of the mash with a local cattle farm, reduction of energy and water usage and minimal transportation to bring the beer to market. Primarily found in North Texas, you will have the opportunity to taste their carefully crafted beers at the festival.

Rahr & Sons Brewing Company will be coming from Fort Worth,


with their “family size brewery with Texas size flavor.” Their tradition starts in 1847 when the namesakes William and Natalie Rahr immigrated from Rhineland, Germany to Manitowoc, Wisconsin there they opened the first lager brewery in Wisconsin. The family in Wisconsin is still involved in brewing and malt production, supplying about 90% of all malt and beer making supplies for breweries across the United States. William Rarh’s grandson, Frederick William “Fritz” Rahr, Jr., opened Rahr & Sons Brewing Co. in south Fort Worth in 2004 specializing in lagers and rich ales from his family’s recipes.

Infamous Brewery from Austin, Texas was founded by ex-investment banker Zach Perry and graphic designer Josh Horowitz in 2012 and began producing in 2013. They have a distinct 1920’s gangster flare and describe their beers as “an aggressive take on traditional styles.”

Independence Brewing out of Austin opened its doors in 2004 and is now seen in taps all over the capitol city. In addition to their regular tasting room hours and tours,

they have become well known for their First Saturday tours and tastings, drawing hundreds of people each month. Attendees line up starting a couple of hours before the event for the right to enter, buy a $10 glass of the month and a free wristband good for three free samples. There are bands and booths and lots of dogs. They make five year-round beers and several more seasonal and single-release batches.

Pedernales Brewing CEO Lee Hereford came to brewing through the Texas wine industry, first with Wimberley Valley Wines, then Blue Mountain Vineyards. He formed Hereford Companies in 1989 and started selling wine all over Texas, Louisiana, and Arkansas. His brewmaster, Peter McFarlane, has a diploma in Brewing Science from Siebel Institute of Technology and has 25 years of experience in beer making, including owning and running his own microbrewery, McFarlane Brewing Company. They make two lines of beer, Lobo and Pedernales Classic.

When you are ready to pair some of those wines and beers to fabulous food, head over to Buzzie’s Bar-B-Q, Chef’s Kitchen,


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West End Pizza, and Sunshine Kitchen.

And when you are ready to do some shopping, you will have lots to browse through, from artisan gifts, to prepared food and sweets. Attending this year will be Hill Country Artisan Soap, Rough Creek Lavender, Vela Farms, Hill Country Premium Beverages, In a Pickle, PAWsitively Sweet Bakery, Texas Hill Country Olive Oil, Ms. Chocolatier, Just for You, Lounge Lizard, Masterpieces by Michiel, Melissa A. Torres, Mudworks Pottery, Matt’s Ceramics, Blue Bottle Studio, Origami Owl- Rhonda’s Charms, Tara Hutch Jewelry, Texas Handbag Lady, Jacques Place, Silverlicious, and Wildgoose Manufacturing.

And last, but not least, will be this year’s entertainment. Playing throughout the day, will be bands Fred Andrew & Honeybrowne, a country-rock group from Austin, Texas, The Dustin Pittsley Band, a roots rock blues band from Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Finding Friday Band, a classic rock cover band from San Antonio. Trick roper Kevin Fitzpatrick will be performing his stunts, and T & S

Amusements will be on hand with a variety of fun games and rides for the kids.

While you’re in town, stop by the Texas Masters of Fine Art & Craft Invitational Exhibition and Sale at the Y.O. Hotel in Kerrville, benefiting the West Kerr Community Scholarships (WKCS) fund. Over the years, WKCS has awarded over $400,000 in scholarships to graduates from Ingram, Kerrville, Hunt, Divide, and Mountain Home.

It’s a great day for the whole family to come out andcelebrate more of what Texas has to offer.



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May 10Foundersday Festival

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May 15-18Kerr Fest

Hill Country Youth Event Center, Kerrville

May 22-June 22Southwest Gourd Fine Art Show

Kerr Arts & Cultural Center, Kerrville

May 16-18Lone Star Street Rod Association State Run

Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park, Fredericksburg

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14th Annual Comfort Village SpringAntique Show Comfort

April 30 - May 4Hill Country Film Festival

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This set of photographs shows a parade of men marching down Water Street and Earl Garrett Street. The throng is led by men on horseback and a large crowd is watching the parade.

A friend in Ireland, John MacCrossan, with whom I frequently correspond, noticed a vital clue in the old photographs: a schellenbaum.

Schellenbaums were a percussion instrument about seven feet long, and consisted of a pole topped with brass ornaments and bells. To play the instrument, one would either shake it up and down, or twist it. Some even had cranks which rotated the tall device.

Noticing that odd instrument, as well as counting the 44 stars on one of the flags in the photograph, gave the clues which finally solved the riddle: the photographs showed a Saengerfest celebration in downtown Kerrville in September, 1896.

A Saengerfest, as you might guess, was a celebration brought to Texas by German immigrants, and was a festival of singers. These celebrations were common among German communities in Texas and elsewhere. Most of the choirs which participated were all male, though a few included mixed choruses. Many Hill Country communities had a choir; Kerrville’s choir was

First Texas State Arts and Crafts Fair

Allen Damron first Kerrville Folk Festival

Water Street from Star looking East ca 1900


called “Concordia,” and Kerrville’s own Julius Real served as the president of the “TexanisherGebirgsSangerbund,” or Texas Hill Country Singing Clubs League. In 1896 the various choirs gathered in Kerrville for a two-day celebration. The parade of men in the photographs were singing as they marched.

Another big celebration in Kerrville was the West Texas Fair. The celebration had its own fairgrounds, to the west of Town Creek, somewhere in the neighborhood of Hugo and Starkey Streets, behind the Wells Fargo Bank building at Five Points.

The late Warren Klein sent me this information on the West Texas Fair years ago --”The West Texas Fair was held each year around the 4th of July.” This fair took place in grand buildings built especially for the fair.

“One thing I remember about the fair of 1915: a man had an airplane and he would take people up for a ride. The thing I remembered about the airplane was that it didn’t have a self-starter. The propeller was at the back of the plane. In order to start it, a person had to turn the propeller by hand, but he wanted ‘back up,’ so he joined hands with 6 other men. One thing that still puzzles me

today is where my brand new straw hat went when that plane started!”

Other events at the old West Texas Fair: an early game of basketball; horse races; judging of various agricultural products; homemaking contests; and many baseball matches.

For many years the community celebrated the Fourth of July with a large rodeo, held near the football stadium.

On July 10, 1941, the Salter family published a 10-page issue of the Kerrville Mountain Sun, with a huge headline that read, “12,500 Spectators Crowd Tivy Field for Annual Hill Country Championship Rodeo, Horseshow,” and reported on the seventh annual rodeo produced by the Kerrville Junior Chamber of Commerce (the Jaycees).

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Kenneth Threadgill first Kerr Folk Festival

Rodeo Days 800 block Water Street

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I have photographs of the rodeo and parade from that era, and it was a big deal. The rodeo in 1941 was a two-day event, so attendance averaged over 6,000 folks each night.

It says the event took place at “Tivy Field,” and you would assume it was at what we call Antler Stadium today, but that would be wrong: Antler Stadium didn’t open until the autumn of ‘41. In talking with several Tivy alums from that era, I think “Tivy Field” was in the block bounded by Tivy, Barnett, Third, and College Streets, behind what was called Tivy Elementary when I was a student. (I had always assumed the field was behind the school, adjacent to the Auld Center, but I was told this was not so.)

If so, I cannot image how they got 6,000 people a night in that little corner of town. The news story says 400 spectators were refused admission “as every available space was taken,” including standing room only. “It was the first time the crowd has been beyond the capacity of the big field,” the story reported.

Around forty years ago, two new festivals began in Kerrville: the Texas Arts and Crafts Fair, and the Kerrville Folk Festival. Both began in 1972.

A few years ago, my friend Rod Kennedy gave me a remarkable document: the program from the first Texas

State Arts & Crafts Fair (of which the first Kerrville Folk Festival was a part).

It is remarkable for many reasons: its words, pictures and design evoke a spirit that thrived in this place that summer of 1972. From the welcoming letters printed in the front of the book from Governor Preston Smith, Schreiner Junior College and Preparatory School President, Sam Junkin, and the first Executive Director of the Arts & Crafts Fair, Phil Davis (of the Texas Tourist Development Agency), all the way to the list of exhibitors (including my dad and an old platen printing press) – you can tell that Kerrville was on the ball, making a difference for itself in the state. It’s refreshing to read the program, filled with its optimism and state public-relations department text.

The Fair was held for 6 days, starting on a Tuesday and running through Saturday, on the campus of Schreiner Institute. Admission was $1.00 for adults and 50 cents for children. Parking was free. Rod Kennedy produced the first Kerrville Folk Festival June 1, 2, and 3 (Thursday through Saturday) at the Kerrville Municipal Auditorium, with a $2.50 per person admission. Other things were going on during the same time: Schreiner Institute offered a production of “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown,” and the Hill Country Arts Foundation had a Neil Simon comedy, “Come Blow Your Horn.”

Some people might be surprised who was in the audience during the first year of the Kerrville Folk Festival: Lyndon Baines Johnson and his wife Lady Bird, along with UT Coach Darrell Royal.

Though the Texas Arts and Crafts Fair is undergoing a reimagining right now, the Kerrville Folk Festival remains as strong as ever.

I’m happy to see Comanche Trace continue in the long tradition of local festivals as they produce the 2nd Annual Texas Hill Country Wine & Brew Festival. Our community continues to be a great place to celebrate.

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The Tour of Homes offers a wide range of homes from a golf villa to estate homes. Whether you are looking for a builder or just want to check out some gorgeous homes, this Tour is for you. Save the dates: June 27, 28, and 29 and July 4, 5, and 6.

The Tour of Homes is one of my favorite happenings here at Comanche Trace. It is our opportunity to show off our builders, our community, and our lifestyle. The builders work very hard to

bring this Tour to you. It gives them a chance to show what they can do. Believe me; they can do some pretty special things! The seven homes in this year’s Tour will feature a German Cottage golf villa, a Tuscan

style home in our popular Tuscan Village neighborhood, a custom Texas Hill Country style home, a custom Estate Tuscan style home with dramatic views of the golf course and Hill Country, a lovely Texas Hill Country style home backing up to a pocket park, a gracious Texas style home located on a lake with a waterfall, and last but certainly


not least, a Texas Hill Country style Estate home with a serene interior. The homes range in size from a quaint 2,069 square feet to a stately 5,000+ square feet. As always, details on these homes will be available in our Tour Book and our website as the Tour continues to develop.

Many of these homes are currently under construction and the builders are working hard to insure they will be completed and ready to show off for the Tour. We are excited that some of these beautiful homes are also for sale. Many of them are private custom homes that will be open to the public for this event only. Their very gracious owners want to allow their builders to show off their craftsmanship. You can expect to see great design and attention to detail here in Comanche Trace. Some homes will be professionally decorated to enhance their character.

The builders who are participating in this year’s Tour of Homes are:Anderson-Jenkins Signature Homes, New Braunfels, TXArthur Schmidt Construction Company, Kerrville, TXBMC Homes, Austin and Kerrville, TXBrad Moore Builders, Bulverde, TXStavinoha Enterprises, Kerrville, TXWhite Construction, Kerrville, TX

Comanche Trace is very proud of all our builders. Many of the homes you will see as you tour through our community were built by these fine builders. The success Comanche Trace enjoys is due in large part to our builders.

The wide variety of home locations within Comanche Trace

allows visitors to see all of our community and its different neighborhoods. The views from the homes will provide a glimpse into the lifestyle here. Everything from our championship golf course to the outstanding Hill Country views will be seen from these homes. Our historic clubhouse is part of the view from several of the homes. Take some time during your visit here to drive up to the clubhouse and check out the panoramic views or have lunch at the Pinnacle Grill. The food is very good and the views are some of the best in the Hill Country.


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We are excited that this year the Tour of Homes has a presenting sponsor – Centennial Bank. We are appreciative that Centennial Bank continues to support Comanche Trace and our endeavors. The bank is also the presenting sponsor for the Texas Hill Country Wine and Brew Festival to be held on May 24, 2014 around Lake

Comanche Trace. This bank is staffed by some of the most knowledgeable and friendly people you will ever meet.

Another big part of the Tour that makes us proud is that a part of the ticket proceeds are donated to a local non-profit organization each time we hold a Tour. This year the recipient will be Texas Lions Camp. This fine organization contributes to our community in so many ways, but especially by providing the summer camp experience to children at no cost. The children who participate in these camps have special needs and would not ordinarily be able to join in on the fun. The kids come from all over Texas and spend a week in the beautiful Hill Country enjoying friendship, fun, and challenges.

It is our goal to make the Tour of Homes a great event by providing air conditioned buses to take patrons to each home. The buses will continue to circulate throughout the route all day to insure that everyone gets to see all of the homes. Complimentary bottles of water will be provided along the route, because we all know it can be warm in the summer here. Wear comfortable shoes suitable for walking as you will be getting on and off buses and walking up and down driveways.


Watch for the June/July issue of Lifestyle Magazine. It will be the Tour Book and will be full of articles on Kerrville and all that the city has to offer. More detailed information on the homes and builders will be the main focus of the Tour Book.

If you will be coming to Kerrville from out of town, remember to make your hotel reservations early. The summer is a busy time for this area. We are excited about this opportunity to put our best foot forward and show off all that Comanche Trace has to offer.

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3504 LA CUMBRE DRIVE3 Bedrooms, 3.5 baths,3 Car Garage, Media Room,Exercise Room and StudyApprox. 3670 square feetPrice: $879,000

Elegant Tuscan style home beautifullysituated on the green of #4 of theHills course has it all - tiled roof,archways and lush landscaping.Large chef’s kitchen with all theextras including granite countertops,wine fridge, large bar and 35 ft. turretthat floods kitchen with natural light.The home is impeccably finishedthroughout with hand trowled plaster,beautiful wood custom cabinets andshelving. Master suite is designed forprivacy and luxury. The garage simplymust be seen to enjoy the level ofdetail including crown molding.The 720 sq. ft. tiled veranda offersthe space for entertaining friendsand family as you enjoy the thespectacular views of the golf courseand surrounding Hill Country.

Pretty Tuscan Villa located in gated enclave of 18 units. Split bedroom plan with lovely master suite with tub and large separate shower. Large walk in closet. Kitchen has custom knotty alder cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and granite countertops. Great room has large stone fireplace. Covered back porch has a fireplace and is located on No. 1 green of The Hills course. Views of both golf and surrounding Hill Country are fabulous. Furnishings available for $7,500.


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3516 TRAIL HEAD DRIVE4 Bedrooms, 3 Baths, Game Room, 3 Car GarageApprox. 3520 square feetPrice: $559,000

Hill Country style estate home on beautiful lot. Large great room with vaulted ceiling and stone fireplace. Well-appointed kitchen with granite countertops and island. Spacious master suite with large shower and soaking tub. Spectacular back yard with huge covered back porch.

2092 TOSCANO WAY3 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths, 2 Car Garage, Large Bonus Room, Upstairs w/ Full Bath & Closet, CasitaPrice: $469,000

Beautiful Tuscan home with tile roof, entry courtyard, and a casita. Large great room with stone fireplace and great views. Kitchen has custom alder cabinets, granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. Master suite is elegant with two sinks, a large tub, spacious shower and walk in closet. 8 ft. alder doors throughout. Views from back porch, master suite and great room are of golf course and surrounding Hill Country. Large Covered back porch - great spot for morning coffee or evening bottle of wine with friends.

3144 DOUBLEEAGLE CIRCLE3 Bedrooms,2 Bath, 2 Car GarageApprox 2387 squarefeet, Price: $395,900

Texas Hill Countrystyle home on culde sac. Lovely entryleads into great roomwith stone fireplace.Brazilian Cherrywood floors in diningroom and study.Custom alder woodcabinets throughout,granite countertopsand butler’s pantry.Master suite withJacuzzi tub andlarge walk-in closet.Beautiful walledcourtyard for privacy.

1009 PINNACLE VIEW DRIVE3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths, 3 Car Garage, Study, Media RoomApprox. 3095 square feetPrice: $649,900

Open Cell Spray Foam Insulation in Attic Roof Lines, Envirosmart Stabilized Cellulose Insulation in all Exterior Walls, Tankless Hot Water Heaters, Granite Countertops in kitchen and baths, Fireplace in Great Room, Insulated, Double Pane, Low-E Energy Efficient Windows, Kohler Elongated Commodes in all baths, Custom Built Hardwood Cabinets, Bosch or equivalent appliances, Garage – Sheetrocked, Textured, Painted and Trimmed, RG-6 for TV and CAT 5 for Phone Lines.


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4073 COMANCHE TRACE DRIVE3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths, 2 Car Garage, Study, Golf Cart StorageAppox. 2752 square feet

Treed lot backs up to HOA maintained green space, Standing seam metal roof, Stone fireplace in great room, Great floor plan with vaulted ceiling and beams, Entertaining kitchen with granite countertops and oversized pantry.

3120 MULLIGAN WAY4 Bedrooms, 3 baths, 3 Car GarageApprox. 2630 square feetPrice: $419,000

Hill Country style home with beautiful travertine floors in entry and dining room, pretty oak floors in great room and master bedroom. Large master suite with en-suite bath featuring jetted tub and large shower, two sinks and granite counters. All bedrooms have walk in closets, back porch and yard are spacious and perfect for relaxing and entertaining. Large outdoor fireplace on covered patio. Views of golf course and surrounding Hill Country.

3200 PINNACLE CLUB DRIVEUnit 10, 3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths, 2 Car GarageApprox. 2050 square feet, Price: $369,900

This beautiful golf home is ready for you to move in. German Cottage design withstanding seam metal roof, and stone and stucco construction. Stone fireplace in greatroom and on back covered porch. Located on golf with great views of surroundingHill Country and golf course.

3541 LA CUMBRE DRIVE4 Bedrooms,3 Baths, Study,2 Car Garageplus Golf Cart GarageApprox. 2902 square feetPrice: $469,000

Great home fora family. TexasHill Country stylewith beautifullylandscaped yard.Large kitchen withgranite countertops,double ovens, andisland. Master suitehas large shower andtub. Entertainmentarea in back yardwith pergola and hillcountry views. Largegreat room with stonefireplace. Spaciousdining room.


3412 TRACE CIRCLE3 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths, Study, 2 Car+Golf Cart GarageApprox. 3244 sq. ft., Price: $569,000

Custom estate home features interior stone walls, stone fireplace, travertine floors throughout with decorative inlaid tile in beautiful foyer. Large great room, octagonal breakfast room, bar, kitchen has knotty alder cabinets, granite counter tops. Large master suite with his and her baths and closets. Covered back porch – lots of room in back yard for adding a pool.

LOT 60, PHASE 110.83 AcresPrice: $99,000Beautiful lot with treesFabulous Hill Country views.

LOT 18, PHASE 100.625 AcresPrice: $199,000ON GOLF - Perfectorientation for HillCountry breezes.


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