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Tours of Historic Castroville Castroville Garden Club w (830) 931-2262 Enjoy a scenic walking tour by the many historic Alsatian style homes and buildings. Minimum of 15 persons per tour. Step-on tours available on your van or bus. Please schedule your tour two weeks in advance.
100 Karm St. w (830) 538-3142 Museum hours: M- F 9 am - 5 pm, & Sat. 10 am – 2 pm Come visit the Alsatian house originally built in Wahlbach, France between 1618 and 1648. The house was relocated to Castroville in 1998 and has made history ever since. Walk around the second floor museum complete with period furniture donated by the people of Alsace. It is truly a step back in time.
Landmark Inn State Historical Site and Bed & Breakfast 402 Florence St. w (830) 931-2133 Hours: Daily 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Daily visitors can tour the Inn exhibit area and then take a self-guided walk of the historic grounds. One hour guided tours available daily at 3pm or by appointment. Please call in advance to schedule a tour at a different time, or to schedule a group tour. Overnight bed and breakfasts guests enjoy one of 11 historic guest rooms, furnished in antiques and rich in old-world charm. A continental breakfast is included.
610 Madrid St w (830) 931-2826 The third church to house the ever-growing St. Louis parish community, built between 1868 and 1870 under the organization of Father Peter Richard. The first church still stands near Moye Center. Each August, St. Louis Catholic Church hosts the “Granddaddy of all Church Festivals,” St. Louis Day.
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Retreat Center A century-old original convent of the Sisters of Divine Providence. This landmark boasts beautiful and peaceful grounds and is the home of the first St. Louis Church, built in 1844, just 8 days after Castroville was settled.
202 Hwy 90 E w (830) 931-2118 Hours: M-Sat 5am-7pm Come see a piece of painted Texan-Alsatian history. The mural was created in 2000, by Alsatian Artist Patrice Hoff. While you’re there pick up some delicious treats from Castroville’s famous Alsatian Bakery. They specialize in homemade bread, pastries, cakes, pies & cookies.
3980 FM 471 N w Rio Medina, TX w (830) 538-2441 Hours: M-Sat 8am - 5:30pm, Sun 11am – 4pm The past lives on in the Rio Medina General Store. Since its origination in the early 1900's, it has been in continuous operation. The store still remains the center of this small community. Groceries, fresh and dry Alsatian sausage and parisa, made locally, homemade sandwiches, cold old-timey sodas, hardware, farm and ranch supplies, antiques and collectibles and a full-service post office make this a one-stop shopping experience just like when your grandparents were kids.
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816 Alsace St. w (830) 931-0033Enjoy outdoor activities along the Medina River such as camping, swimming, hiking, tennis courts, sand volleyball and covered picnic areas. Tour the “Garden of Roots,” a flower garden geographically formed in the shape of Alsace, France. The park also features 40 complete pull-thru RV sites.
1151 County Rd 477 w (830) 931- 2298 Hours: Daily 9am - 5pm, Closed for Thanksgiving, Christmas and other special holidays. In business since 1963, it is a nursery that specializes in variety. There are several beautiful and extraordinary plants that simply are not available in the commercial nursery trade. Their motto is "Everything from Cactus to Orchids." For the person interested in plants, Medina Valley Greenhouses offers a unique experience!
816 Alsace St.It is an old European custom for a village to proclaim its faith by erecting a cross in a prominent place, and the Alsatians brought the tradition with them when they came to the Medina Valley. Since then it has been called Cross Hill and was used by the Catholics in earlier times for pilgrimages and prayer petitions, such as Rogation Days. Today you can walk a path up to Cross Hill to enjoy a beautiful panoramic view of Castroville.
1339 CR 4516 w (830) 931-3100 Hours: M-Sun 7am – 7pm w Closed on Thanksgiving & Christmas An 18 hold championship golf course featuring distance wedge game range, full size driving range, practice bunkers, three level putting green, and a pre-round putting green. The Golf Club introduces a new clubhouse and awesome course renovations. Come out and experience Alsatian Golf!
13600 Briggs Ranch w Hwy 90 W at Hwy 211 w (210) 677-0027 Nestled in the rolling Texas Hill Country, The Golf Club of Texas Lee Trevino Signature Course offers a private,relaxing Golf experience. Enjoy Hill Country casual elegance at the resort that Golf Digest calls the "Best kept secret in Texas" and awarded 5 stars as one of the "Best Places to Play in San Antonio."
911 US Hwy 90 E w Hondo, TX w (830) 741-3968 Open Sept. 26 thru Nov. 29, 2009 It's a family experience — with food and fun for all! Picnic Area - Barrel Train - Farm Animals - Rubber Duck Races - Tube Slides - Goat Walk - Hay Pyramid
Medina Lake & Dam Approx. 8 miles north of Castroville Take FM 471 N to FM 1283, turn left and continue 9 miles to Medina Dam Take a walk across the Medina Dam for a spectacular view of Medina Lake and Medina River below. Water skiers love the calm waters of Medina Lake and its many covers. Boat ramps are located near the dam and public launching is available at the State Park. See page 51 for more information.
2222 Country Road 2615 w Rio Medina, Texas 78066 w (830) 751-9911For more than 50 years Paradise Canyon has offered a little piece of Heaven on the Medina River. Relax, swim, picnic, camp, fish, laugh & enjoy.
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100 Karm St. w (830) 538-3142 Museum hours: M- F 9 am - 5 pm, & Sat. 10 am – 2 pm Come visit the Alsatian house originally built in Wahlbach, France between 1618 and 1648. The house was relocated to Castroville in 1998 and has made history ever since. Walk around the second floor museum complete with period furniture donated by the people of Alsace. It is truly a step back in time.
Landmark Inn State Historical Site and Bed & Breakfast 402 Florence St. w (830) 931-2133 Hours: Daily 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Daily visitors can tour the Inn exhibit area and then take a self-guided walk of the historic grounds. One hour guided tours available daily at 3pm or by appointment. Please call in advance to schedule a tour at a different time, or to schedule a group tour. Overnight bed and breakfasts guests enjoy one of 11 historic guest rooms, furnished in antiques and rich in old-world charm. A continental breakfast is included.
5445 CR 5710 w Devine, Texas 78016 w (830) 931-3837 Museum hours: Sun. 1 pm – 5 pm or by appointment. Take a walk through time at the Shooting Star Museum. The museum is dedicated to the preservation, perpetuation and exhibition of vintage aircraft, historical aviation items, antique automobiles and early 20th century farming equipment and gasoline engines. The museum provides an educational opportunity for visitors with fully operational exhibits. Some events held throughout the year include: Military Uniform Display, Aviation Art Show, Christmas Toy Show and Bluebonnet Walk.
Medina County Museum 2202 18th St. w Hondo, Texas Tours by appointment are available at any time. The Medina County Museum has over 2,000 items on display portraying the frontier beginnings of Medina County. The Museum is housed in the old Southern Pacific Depot, built in 1893 in Hondo, which served this area for many years. The “Hondo Depot” received a Texas Historical Marker in 1980. The museum has a 1913 steam engine which powered the D’Hanis Brick and Tile factory for 74 years. This engine is the only one of its kind in the State of Texas still in operable condition and may be the only one in the United States. The building housing this rare engine is constructed of brick from the factory it powered for so many years. Another attraction is the old Rothe one-room School House. For tours contact the Hondo Area Chamber of Commerce at 830-426-3037.
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1651 US Hwy 90 W w (830) 538-3200 Hours: W- Sat 9am - 6pm, Sun. 9 am – 1 pm Relax, rejuvenate and replenish the mind and body at the luxurious spa which features an array of customized services uniquely designed for the skin and body. Menu includes facials, massage, body treatments, spa packages, tinting, waxing, bleaching and sunless tanning. Come enjoy the ultimate spa experience!
Stephanie's on the Plaza Salon and Spa 1315 Lorenzo Street w (830) 931-2400 Hours: Tues & Thurs 9am - 7pm, Wed & Fri 9am - 6pm, Sat 9am - 5pm
Iron Haus Fitness Massage & Spa 842 FM 471 N w (830) 528-2121 Iron Haus Fitness offers a wide variety of massage and spa treatments designed to help you relax and rejuvenate. Because stress is one of America's greatest health concerns, we believe massage is not just a treat, but an important therapy. Menu includes Swedish massage, deep tissue massage, hot stone massage, facials and reflexology.
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1102 Fiorella St. w (830) 538-2349 1st Friday of every month Feb – Dec, 6pm - 9pm Enjoy a night filled with fun, artisans, wine tasting and live entertainment! 1955 Hwy 90 E w (830) 931-2479 2nd Friday of every month year round, 6pm-10pm Come enjoy an evening of cars, trucks, bikes, food, shopping and live entertainment! Houston Square w 2nd Saturday of every month, March - December This monthly event features local craftsmen and their wares from 9am to 4pm. Find everything from woodworking, crafts, plants, food and more.
Houston Square w First Saturday in December w (830) 538-3142 Sponsored by the Castroville Area Chamber of Commerce Visit one of the largest arts and crafts shows in this part of Texas. Over 250 booths feature everything from Christmas crafts, wood work, handmade jewelry, candles, crocheted items and so much more. And who could forget all the delicious food booths! YUM! There is always plenty of entertainment and Santa makes his yearly visit to take a picture with all the children.
Koenig Park w Sunday closest to August 25th w (830) 931-2826 Come celebrate with us at the "Granddaddy" of church festivals. Admission and parking are always free and the fun begins at 11 a.m. There is plenty to do including Bingo, a silent auction, craft booths, food booths, kids games and rides, the annual horseshoe pitching tournament, and of course the delicious brisket and sausage lunch. |