While in the area, we stopped into this gallery. It's a nice location with a variety of different…read moreartists and two main areas. Keep walking around the corner for more artwork. There are two entrances: the front door and the one from the parking lot. The gallery near the back features more seasoned artists, and the front features a wider range of skills. There is a gift shop as well. It's not large, but it's a fun trip for those into the arts and local artists. Parking is behind the gallery and was pretty empty when we stopped in.

Four reasons to stop and have a look: (1) mineral display: fantastic, takes about two minutes,…read moreamazing - see my picture. (2) gift shop: local artists, wonderful items, nicely priced. (3) art displays: great display of local talents worth your attention. (4) friendly welcome: you feel the true warmth of the Hill Country from all the great volunteers. I recommend you take a few minutes to enjoy this special place and people.

Finally had some time to stop in off Main street and try their wine. Sean was an excellent server…read more They also have another shop across the river that has only their wines. This shop has a few of their wines and others from OR, WA, CA, etc. Cool place with high ceilings - historic. We tried their red blend and it was very nice.

Beautiful location, friendly staff and live music. The stonework reminds me of something out of a…read morestorybook. I highly recommend you stop by!

I haven't missed a year since they opened and still love the nice, winding drive. They add to it…read moreevery year so there is always new surprises. Can't wait till this year! Be curious and turn your headlights off and leave space from other cars. The quiet and darkness makes it even more special.

i was bored, scavenger hunt was the only thing keeping me from not falling asleep. if i were you,…read moreid go to the one right before this location

I must confess I can be cynical or maybe have some aversion to the holidays, particularly…read moreChristmas. Where the expectation is to be merry or to have faith in your fellow (wo)man. In life people aren't always on the ground making snow angels. Nor are Christmas Carollers going to come to your door to bid you good tidings. However, I'm slowly learning if you let your guard down ever so slightly, a beam of light can peek through. "Dickens on Main" in Boerne understands that the Christmas we celebrated as children is the same one we carry with us into adulthood. Me and my partner have been wanting to do it for years, but it's only available once a year. And at that, for two days. I will tell you the basics of it. It is a morning celebration that segues into a huge night extravaganza. It opens at 12pm but Main Street closes its streets from passage by vehicle at 4pm. We opted to go early before the streets were closed. When we arrived almost all parking was nonexistent. Businesses do offer a park and pay option but every lot was full. By sheer luck we were able to find free parking. Main Street is a succession of small local businesses. But during "Dickens on Main" it turns into an idyllic, winter wonderland. If you've ever watched a Hallmark Christmas movie and wished it could become a reality, this would be that opportunity. Garland is hanging everywhere. In every nook and cranny Christmas Spirit is prominent. They even have a snow machine that blows artificial snow onto festival-goers. The sidewalks are overflowing with people going into stores to shop. For example there are antique shops. Places that sell beauty products. A super expensive meat market. Jarred pickles. And of course my favorite shopping: three watering holes all within walking range. By in large the Main Courtyard is the piece de resistance. All things eventually converge here. It is decorated much like Main Street with: ornaments, candy canes and giant Nutcracker figurines. There are Dickensonian Carollers dressed in traditional Victorian fashion walking the grounds. Followed by the litany of vendors selling crafts, food or last minute gift ideas. All my senses the whole time were engaged and overwhelmed. It is alot to take in. While I enjoyed it I do have two critiques. Since the sidewalks are extremely narrow there was not a time where either I was in someone's space. Or vice versa. My suggestion would be to close Main Street to traffic all day and allow the overflow onto the streets. Secondly, they need to do what Wustfest does and offer shuttle bus service. Festival goers could pay a fee to park and be shuttled to the event. When we left at 4pm I saw people parking far and wide just to walk into the event. I definitely would recommend it to the person who wants to share a unique Christmas experience with family, friends or loved ones. Even "The Grinch" cannot escape its charms. "Dickens on Main" is a very special festival if Christmas is your thing. Me, I'm still waiting for a holiday created with craft beer in mind. Santa, I hope you're listening! I've been nice-kinda- sorta- most of the year.

My family and I visited Boerne 1-2 years ago and were told about Dickens on Main. The way it was…read moredescribed to us was .... An event that will make you feel like you're in a hallmark movie. After hearing that, I was sold and knew I had to attend. This year, I made it a point to get my family together for it and off we went. The weather wasn't ideal but the event itself was perfect and as expected! Main Street was shut down at 4PM so people could walk in the street, enjoy the fun and vendors (and also enjoy an adult beverage while shopping). The vendors were dressed up an in character, there were Carolers and tons of fun little food stands in the different "villages". We enjoyed food from some of the restaurants on the street (like a giant cinnamon roll from Richter Bakhaus) as well as vendor foods like the puffy funnel cakes. This is a fun family-friendly event that is great for a couple or for a family with kids! I will definitely be returning next year!

I saw that they are having an event this past Saturday for the 250 America birthday celebration. I…read moredecided to go check it out since we were headed to Bandera. They do have a Groupon which is more than half price. The lady was very welcoming and sweet. We were inside the museum and she would call us telling us what performance is starting outside. There is really cool and interesting pieces to admire. We made our way out to the back. They were serving complimentary hot dogs, chips, lemonade and a cake to celebrate. The time when we were there seems all the locals were there. All attention was on us. From getting up to give us their seat to asking us where we are from to ask if we would like more food. It made us feel so special! I had couple of questions on where to find places they did not hesitate to answer and even call each other to get me more information. It was a real memorable morning a this museum!

We stopped in town to see this museum specifically, and we arrived when they opened. This is a…read moresmaller museum, but there are a lot of things to see inside, from the strange memento of a desiccated squirrel in a glass box to a two-headed lamb to rattlesnakes making up Texas signs. The docents were nice, and we had fun looking around at everything. It wasn't a long stay, but there are lots of things to take photos of if you're a history buff. Parking was out front.

I visited this highly rated wine tasting room when I was visiting Boerne for the weekend. I was…read morethe first to arrive around 130pm, but about 4 other couples walked in not 10 mins after me. It was a fairly hot day for the end of winter, so I chose to sit inside. They have a handful of high top tables and about 17 different wines on the tasting menu. The prices for the bottles range from $24 - $165. One interesting note, the grapes are currently grown in Lubbock due to the water shortage in this area, but they have some vines that are being replanted on this property so maybe in a few years they will be ready. They do have some snacks to try/purchase in the cold case, and more dry snacks that aren't refrigerated on the other side of the room. Since we hadn't eaten lunch yet, we grabbed a meat and cheese from the refrigerated case for $10 Restrooms are in a side building adjacent to the tasting room building. I tried the El Jardin, Albarino, Cinsaut, Sangiovese, Mourvedre, and Cabernet Franc. We also sampled a 1/2 pour of the Nectar du Terroir which is a fortified dessert wine instilled with brandy. I liked it but just be warned that it is strong at 17%. El Jardin - light white wine easy to drink; would go well with seafood Cinsaut - sort of like a pinot noir but slightly bitter Sangiovese - fruity similar to cinsaut but not as bitter Mourvedre - tasted similar to cinsaut but slightly better Cabernet franc - the best of the bunch, pretty smooth Overall, we enjoyed our experience here but are not huge wine drinkers and didn't really find one we were in love with. We didn't end up taking home any bottles but will always enjoy the memories. One note, their wine is reportedly not sold at liquor stores, but it is sent to select wine bars throughout Texas, so you may find it in your town; otherwise, the only other ways to get it is through their website, or by visiting the tasting room just outside of Boerne. They do not have a tasting room in Lubbock where the grapes are grown.

Terrific views while enjoying a great bottle of Texas Albariño at Saint Tryphon. Truly charming…read moreambiance sitting on the patio outside the small tasting room enjoying the hills and the roses and the sun lowering late in the afternoon. The owner/winemaker and his wife were incredibly hospitable and kind. One of our favorite stops along our journey through Boerne and Fredericksburg.

This is a wonderful museum! The paintings and exhibits are outstanding!…read more The staff is very educated and friendly . I would definitely recommend going to this museum!

This is a very nice museum in the Texas Hill Country. We had attempted to come here once before but…read moreit had been closed. We were happy that on this attempt we were able to go inside and see the gallery. The price is $7 a person unless you are a first responder or military. The docent did a good job of explaining the layout of the museuem and pointed out some interesting facts about the building itself as well. There are a few different sections of the library such as the painting galleries, the open floor in the beginning and the Texas history section where children can explore and interact with the exhibits. It's not a large museum but there were a lot of paintings and statues to look at. Definitely recommended. Parking is easy and there are also statues outside as well.

Such an amazing night! It's a beautiful venue with beyond amazing food! The service was…read moreoutstanding. Highly recommend!

We went on a Saturday morning. The property is gorgeous, right on the river. Wine was wonderful,…read moreservice great. If you are in the area, do not miss this.