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Free Checklist: 10 Things to Book First

Did you know you can actually be part of the Blog?

I just wanted you to know that is possible for you to be published online as a part of my blog.  You can write a review of a restaurant, winery, hotel, etc. or anything else worth telling.

Simply click here to add your Texas Hill Country story.


The Cabernet Grill: One of Fredericksburg's finest.

Cabernet Grill is part of the Cotton Gin Village.

The Cabernet Grill is all about Texas Hill Country cuisine, and Texas focused wine.

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Boerne Texas is the heart and soul of the Texas Hill Country.

Main Street in Boerne, Texas

Boerne Texas is just north of San Antonio but it feels like a whole different world. It's perfect for travelers who want more than just a standard tourist trap.

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Becker Vineyards, a beautiful estate right off Highway 290 wine trail.

Becher Vineyards' front entrance

Becker Vineyards is in a prime location right in the heart of the famous wine trail. Yet, along the driveway, you feel like you're miles away from everything.

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Barons Creek Vineyards, your next stop in the Texas Hill Country.

View of Barons Creek from the crows nest

Barons Creek Vineyards' elegant European architecture and the Texas charm of their on-site lodging will have you wanting to come back again and again... just to relax.

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Arch Ray Winery may be the perfect Texas Hill Country getaway.

Arch Ray Resort on the 290 wine road, Fredericksburg

Arch Ray Winery is just one part of the Arch Ray Resort, which sits right next to Fredericksburg on the 290 wine road. It's more than just a sip of wine.

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Brought to you courtesy of  jeff slankard

Daughter Ranita with Shane, and me (Jeff) with wife Judy at Wildseed FarmsDaughter Ranita with Shane, and me (Jeff) with wife Judy at Wildseed Farms

Jeff Slankard is a Texas Hill Country writer with a master’s degree in Education and a longtime focus on the region’s wineries, restaurants, and travel experiences. He has lived in the Hill Country for 35 years, explored dozens of towns and even more wineries and restaurants, and documents those experiences at TexyHills.com. Jeff is also a published e-book author on Amazon. His early experience brewing ale and fermenting wine still shapes how he thinks about winemaking and its taste.