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Day Trips

Love Creek Orchards has the only tree-ripe apples available in the U.S. in early July

by Gerald E. McLeod July 13, 2012September 30, 2025

Food

Culinary Escapes

Travaasa Austin offers delicious relaxation

by Claudia Alarcón June 29, 2012September 30, 2025

Food

Hops to It

The gospel of good beer is spreading

by Lee Nichols April 6, 2012September 30, 2025

HO-liday Gifties: A Hill Country Varietal

When they say ‘Go Local,’ think Tempernillo

by Kate X Messer December 16, 2011November 4, 2025

Food

Laird Market

Ron and Dianne Laird bring the flavors of Fredericksburg to Austin

by Kate Thornberry December 17, 2010September 30, 2025

Food

Event Menu

Oct. 7-14

by Virginia B. Wood October 8, 2010September 30, 2025

Food

Wine of the Week

An afternoon at a vineyard uncovering what Texas wines have to offer

by Wes Marshall September 10, 2010September 30, 2025

Food

Food for Thought

A little bit of everything from Hill Country artisans

by Claudia Alarcón October 31, 2008September 30, 2025

News

Don’t Spray It! ‘Bad’ Effluent Threatens Hill Country

Spraying treated sewage over the aquifer isn’t cool

by Jacob Cottingham June 20, 2008September 30, 2025

After a Fashion

Stephen has a DIFFArent weekend in Dallas and wants to give Katie Holmes a glass of water

by Stephen MacMillan Moser February 29, 2008September 30, 2025

Day Trips

The nine li’l cabins of the Blanco Settlement offer rocking chairs, Frisbee golf, and a Jacuzzi among other amenities for your vacationing pleasure

by Gerald E. McLeod April 28, 2006September 30, 2025

Day Trips

Juniper Hills Farm between Dripping Springs and Blanco takes advantage of the rich culinary culture of the Hill Country to combine a cooking school with overnight cabins for a unique weekend getaway

by Gerald E. McLeod January 13, 2006September 30, 2025

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