Arts + Culture

Where Christa Peyton Finds Freedom

Finding artistic freedom beyond the rules Article by Amy Tucker | Photography by Charity Palmer Pablo Picasso is often credited with observing, “Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up.” It is an idea that resonates deeply with Christa Peyton, a self-taught contemporary artist whose “wildly vibrant” paintings suggest that perhaps the path toward creative freedom is not about learning more, but unlearning what adulthood has taught us. Children create...

Beauty

Segner's Jewelers Tradition

A family legacy built one generation, one customer, and one story at a time Article by Kelly Shearing | Photography by Segner's Jewelers & Lindsey Kristian Photography For nearly 90 years, Segner’s Jewelers has been part of the Fredericksburg community, marking engagements, anniversaries, milestones, and family traditions along the way. But behind the jewelry is a family story of its own, one that has grown through several generations and continues today with owners Jennifer Spies and her...

Life + Culture

The Grace Center Gives "Thanks" a Deeper Meaning

Creating space for safety, healing and new beginnings Article by Kelly Shearing You can see pieces of The Grace Center’s work around town, from Schatze Haus to community events and youth programs. What happens behind the scenes, though, is where the heart of its mission comes into focus. It’s in the little things: neighbors who lend a hand, businesses that give back, volunteers who show up, and organizations doing work most of us hope we will never need for ourselves or someone we love. The...

Food + Beverage

Life Is Sweeter at Dot’s Bakery

Frances Money turns a lifelong love of baking into a place of her own Article by Shannon Oelrich | Photography by Ava Snoozy “He’s the talker,” says Frances Money about her husband, Carl, but when she starts talking about baking, she’s off to the races. “I was such a nerd. All I did when I was little was just bake. Every afternoon, my mom was like, ‘Wow, more cookies.’” For Frances, baking has never been simply about following a recipe. It started in her grandmother Dot’s kitchen, where...

Food + Beverage

Adding More "Sparkle" To Our Region

With Elisa Christopher Wines Article by Amie Nemec | Photography by Caroline Bradley, Scenarios Media Texas Hill Country is already known for wine. Now, Elisa and Chris Jones want to put a little more sparkle into the picture. The couple's story began long before their first bottle of wine. As children of Air Force fathers, Elisa and Chris met in first grade. A full 36 years after their elementary school friendship, the two reconnected and married. Wine, however, had already found Elisa...

Home + Design

The Tandem Tastemakers

Creating homes where family memories take shape Article by Kimberly Giles | Photography by Danielle Lochte Photography, Ava Snoozy Matt and Jessica Lines of Tandem Building Corporation established Fredericksburg as their “home” in 2008, along with their three children. It was at this time that Matt Lines served as Director of Development at Boot Ranch in the Texas Hill Country. Responsible for all facets of construction in Boot Ranch, Matt decided to embark solely on custom home building with...

Food + Beverage

Behind the Wine

Tasting with Andy & Elena Bilger of Adega Vinho Article by Kimberly Giles | Photography by Ava Snoozy Often, we read about wineries, awards, and coveted wine features that expound on words that can be intimidating when it comes to your “palate” or “grape varietals.” One thing that is expressly missing is the “people” behind the wine.  For that reason, Andrew and Elena Bilger of Adega Vinho feel like the perfect place to start. I’ve had the immense fortune of knowing the Bilgers for nearly...

Food + Beverage

Hilmy Cellars

A look at one of our original wineries with wine maker Marriane Hilmy Article by Andre Boada | Photography by Ava Snoozy The Texas Hill Country wine scene is growing by the glass, but some of its most compelling stories have been unfolding here for years. While the Texas Hill Country wine industry continues to grow, the novelty of a new winery often gets the spotlight. Hidden in plain sight, however, is a landmark with a story worth revisiting: Hilmy Cellars. Founded in 2009 with the planting...

Food + Beverage

El Quincho Ignites New Culinary Passion

Soon El Quincho Al Paso opens alongside Adega Vinho Article by Shannon Oelrich | Photography by Lilianna Story & El Quincho El Quincho, an Argentina-inspired asador and Spanish tapas restaurant, has gone from pop-up to local favorite in just a few years. Marisa Pettit, co-founder and sommelier, engages her deep knowledge of wine and spirits to complement Chef Maximiliano Pettit’s food, giving visitors a full, curated experience. On a typical evening, the open-air restaurant weaves a spell...

Food + Beverage

Calivence, A Fresh Escape

Elevated wine & bistro experience in Fredericksburg Article by Andre Boada | Photography by Bevvy Group, Erin Tufts Cartier Bringing a California wine concept to the heart of Fredericksburg is no small undertaking. Alex and Kameron Radovanovic, however, have never been afraid to venture beyond the expected. Their passion for wine and farming led them from California's Santa Ynez Valley to a historic limestone home at 419 W. Main Street, where they opened CALIVENCE Wine Tasting Bar + Bistro. ...