Quite by accident I came across the website for Riven Rock Ranch Resort on the Boerne Chamber of Commerce website. The ranch resort is located near Boerne and Comfort in Kendall County. I was totally unaware of it's existence. This looks like a great place for locals to visit, especially for an Easter brunch/dinner. Maybe I can talk my husband into going. :-) It would also be a great place for tourists visiting San Antonio and the Hill Country.
Valero Energy is one of San Antonio's largest and best employers. An interesting and little known fact is that the company is named after the Alamo (the Mission San Antonio de Valero.) Valero offers employment from engineering to clerical to intern opportunities.
As the largest independent oil refiner in the U.S., Valero refines low-cost residual oil and heavy crude into cleaner-burning, higher-margin products, including low-sulfur diesels. It operates 17 refineries with a total production capacity of more than 3.1 million barrels per day. These plants are located in California, Delaware, Louisiana, New Jersey, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, and in Aruba and Canada. It also has a network of some 5,800 retail gas stations and wholesale outlets bearing the Corner Store, Diamond Shamrock, Shamrock, Ultramar, Valero, Stop N Go, and Beacon names in 44 US states, Canada, and the Caribbean. Valero has long been recognized throughout the industry as a leader in the production of premium, environmentally clean products, such as reformulated gasoline, California Air Resources Board (CARB) Phase II gasoline, low-sulfur diesel and oxygenates.
Comfort, Texas was established by German settlers 1854. Wearied by their journey from New Braunfels, Texas, the small group was so pleased by this picturesque site and pure water that they named it Camp Comfort. With its abundance of vintage structures, much of the midtown area is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Today, Comfort, Texas is a popular tourist area with numerous camps along the Guadalupe River operated by various civic organizations. Visitors enjoy fishing, swimming and camping during summer months. Hunting is popular during the fall and winter. Visitors find Comfort Shopping interesting year round.
Comfort, Texas is a beautiful 17 mile drive to Kerrville, Texas, a popular toursit area. Bandera, Texas, the Cowboy Capital of the World, is a short scenic drive from Comfort. Boerne, Texas, a great place to visit, is also nearby. Comfort, Texas is a short drive to Fredericksburg, Texas, known for its many festivals and unique shops.
B&B/Guest Houses are offered in many of the historic buildings.
MARCH EVENTS IN COMFORT, TX |
| Canto Chamber Choir Concert at Riven Rock |
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| Comfort Investigation & Analysis Committee Community Meetings |
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| Girls Long Day Out! |
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| Riven Rock - Wild Game Dinner |
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| Annual Hermann Sons Retirement Home Chili Cook off |
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| Ribbon Cutting for Rosebud Antiques & Collectibles |
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| First Insurance Ribbon Cutting at NEW Location! |
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| Easter Walk-Volksmarch |
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The land on which the settlement stood was eventually bought by Gustav Theissen and John James, who platted the town in 1851. As businesses grew and stagecoach routes began to appear in the area, Boerne itself began to develop as well. A post office and stage stop was opened by August Staffel in 1856. William Dietert established Boerne's first business, a gristmill and sawmill on the Cibolo Creek. Soon the town was in possession of a blacksmith shop, a livery stable, a butcher shop, a saloon and a general store. Professor Karl Dienger even created a private school in the 1860's.
In 1887, the San Antonio and Aransas Pass Railroad began daily treks to Boerne from San Antonio, replacing the use of the stagecoach. The railroad brought mail and newspapers from San Antonio daily and cut travel time between the two cities to three hours. Tourism expanded, and Boerne grew considerably larger.
Not long after the turn of the century, Boerne acquired electricity, telephone capacity and telegraphs. An opera house was built to house cultural events and was the site of the first Kendall County Fair in 1906. Agriculture was thriving, with crops such as cotton, corn, wheat, rye, Irish potatoes and tobacco reigning in the area. Shortly after the opera house opened, automobiles began to arrive. The town was incorporated in 1909. William John Wilke served as the town's first mayor and taxes were set at 25 cents per $100.
The entire community felt the heartache and loss brought home by the deaths of family and friends in World War I. A monument was erected and dedicated in 1923 to honor the deceased. Still standing in Veteran's Park (Military Plaza), that monument now includes memorials to those who fought and died in all subsequent wars.
The Great Depression was perhaps the biggest shock to the town since its founding. After the stock market crashed, tourism slowed considerably and the cotton crop was all but destroyed by the boll weevil.
Many of the soldiers who returned home from World War II in the 1940's found that Boerne had changed significantly and moved on to bigger cities, but the area continued to expand. Boerne Utilities Company was established, as well as a sewer plant. Boerne City Lake was made to prevent flooding and a dam was built on the Cibolo Creek. The population nearly doubled in size from 1940 to 1970 and the city was prosperous.
Today, Boerne is a popular place for tourists to scavenge for antiques, view historic buildings and relax in the comfort of a small town. Several community activities take place throughout the seasons and Boerne can now boast that it has more than 8,000 citizens who are proud to call this town home.
8 - 9 Mar 2008, Take beautiful small-town surroundings, dozens of vendors from all over Texas, arts and crafts, antiques, collectibles, unusual items and great food, and you have Market Days! Main Plaza. 8 Mar 2008, On Second Satudays, the galleries of Boerne host joint openings from 5 to 8. Come out and enjoy a glass of wine and the latest offerings on the Boerne Art Scene.
Authentic Custom Homes Open House
8 Mar 2008, March 8,2008 Authentic Custom Homes is having an open house from 10:00 to 7:00 of it's newest project, The Townhomes of Village Park. Village Park is located at 1041 Blanco here in Boerne Texas.Guided Tour - Honey Creek State National Area
8 Mar 2008, Meet at Rust House at Guadalupe River State Park at 9 a.m. for a guided interpretive tour of Honey Creek State Natural Area, emphasizing the history, geology, flora and fauna or the Natural Area.Kiss The Cook Teaching Kitchen
13 Mar 2008, "Spring into Great Cuisine"Guided Tour - Honey Creek State National Area
15 Mar 2008, Meet at the Rust House at Guadalupe River State Park for a tour emphasizing the history, geology, flora and fauna of the Natural Area. This is truly an amzing look at the hill countryGuided Tour - Honey Creek State National Area
22 Mar 2008, Meet at the Rust House at Guadalupe River State Park for a tour emphasizing the history, geology, flora and fauna of the Natural Area. This is truly an amazing look at this Hill Country treasure. 22 Mar 2008, The Rainbow Center Directors Dinner Dance is an annual fund raiser.Acoustic music concert on Sat, Mar 22 7pm
22 Mar 2008, Eric Taylor singer, songwriter, and philosopher extraordinaire will perform an acoustic guitar and vocals concert at Alamo Fiesta RV Resort. Eric is a national treasure, tours worldwide, and among the very best living singer/songwriters.Kiss the Cook Teaching Kitchen
27 Mar 2008, "Desperate Housewives Dining Delights"Guided Tour - Honey Creek State National Area
29 Mar 2008, Meet at the Rust House at Guadalupe River State Park for a tour emphasizing the history, geology, flora and fauna of the Natural Area. This is truly an amazing look at the hill country.Sixth Annual Art Auction Gala! - Scholarship Fundr
29 Mar 2008, Saturday, March 29, 7:00 p.m. at the Boerne Community Center, 820 Adler Street. An adult evening of Art! Complimentary Wine & Cheese, highlighting artists for the Hill Country and San Antonio
It's a Wonderful Life at Cordillera Ranch
A master planned community in the hill country at Bergheim near both Boerne and San Antonio, Texas. As you wind along a hilltop road, just past the private gate, the gorgeous Texas Hill Country unfolds before you and the sensation hits you: This place is truly something special. Is it the abundant native whitetail deer and wild turkey that visit daily? Is it the sweeping vistas and towering limestone canyon walls? Is it simply the wide open and incredibly beautiful surroundings?
Nature: The abundance of wildlife. The expansive sense of space and privacy. The preserved nature of the land. All make falling in love with Cordillera Ranch simply natural.
Guadalupe River: The soothing sound of water running over the river rocks. The majestic beauty of century old cypress trees. An invigorating float down stream. Our nearly 5 miles of Guadalupe River make living at Cordillera Ranch simply irresistible.
The Clubs of Cordillera Ranch: Is it The Golf Club with it's Jack Nicklaus Signature Course? Is it the Social Club with it's more than 30,000 square-foot clubhouse? Is it the Spa & Athletic Club, the Tennis & Swim Club, The River Club, The Rod & Gun Club, or The Equestrian Club? No matter which is your favorite, with The Clubs of Cordillera Ranch, life is simply incomparable.
The Cordillera Ranch Difference: It's not just the understated elegance. It's not just the sense of freedom and peace. It's not just the resort-style activities. It's the whole lifestyle that makes Cordillera Ranch simply unique. You connect with nature, but you are just a stone's throw from the amenities of San Antonio, like shopping, The Riverwalk, top rated medical facilities and the airport-and even closer is the quaint town of Boerne with it's chic boutiques, cafes and galleries. See for yourself. One visit and you won't just be calling it heaven. You'll be calling it "home."
~ The Cordellia Ranch Website
http://www.cordillerasocialclub.com/
http://www.cordilleraranch.com/
Cordillera Ranch Named "Best New Course" in Texas By The Dallas Morning News.
http://www.cordilleraranch.com/news/crbestnewgolf.asp
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