Hill Country Visitor Magazine
Hill Country Stories
Discover the people, places, food, art, history, and outdoor adventures of the Texas Hill Country.
Duchman Family Winery
End your adventure at Duchman Family Winery, also in Driftwood, where Italian varietals reign supreme.
Fall Creek Vineyards
As the day winds down, you might find yourself in Driftwood at Fall Creek Vineyards, one of Texas’s oldest wineries.
William Chris Vineyards
In Hye, the vibe shifts to lively music and community spirit at William Chris Vineyards.
Spicewood Vineyard
Heading east, Spicewood Vineyard greets you with rolling hills and a laidback atmosphere.
Kuhlman Cellars
Just down the road, you’ll find Kuhlman Cellars, where wine and food meet in perfect harmony.
Pedernales Cellars
Pedernales Cellars is a short drive away in Stonewall, a haven for those who adore Spanish and Rhone-style wines.
Becker Vineyards
Imagine starting your journey in Fredericksburg at Becker Vineyards.
The “Glory Hole” — a glassblowing sidebar
Spring 2023 (archive attribution) · The original magazine sidebar offered these two speculative origin stories for the glassblowing term; they…
Turning Up the Heat: A Former Firefighter’s Passion for Glass…
Spring 2023 (archive attribution) · When Paul Simonette retired in 2015 he had already spent 37 years fighting fires for…
Weaving Creativity Into Reality
Summer 2022 · Heading out Ranch Road 965, just about mid-way between Fredericksburg city limits and Enchanted Rock State Natural…