The Hill Country’s Finest Bed & Breakfast – Fredericksburg, TX

ARTS & MUSIC + HISTORICAL SITES IN THE HILL COUNTRY

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5 Day Guide
FREDRICKSBURG, TX, ARTS & MUSIC + FOOD & WINE

DAY 1 – ART GALLERIES AND JAGERSCHNITZEL

8:00 am – 9:30 am
Begin your day with a chef prepared 3-course hot breakfast in the main dining room. After breakfast,
enjoy a stroll around Rose Hill Retreat to embrace the scenery of Rose Hill Retreat.

10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Tour Fredericksburg’s noteworthy art galleries starting on East Main Street. The Whistle Pik
Galleries, know as Fredericksburg’s first national art gallery, features estate art, limited edition
prints, bronzes, and books. Next, visit the Dan Pfeiffer Gallery on 102 South Lincoln Street in a
renovated 1890s Meat Market/Butcher Shop. Dan’s gallery features art from internationally known
painters, sculptors, and furniture designers, as well as his own work. Cross East Main Street and tour
the Fredericksburg Art Guild, Fredericksburg Art Gallery, and Fredericksburg’s Talk of the
Town.

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Take a break for lunch at the Vaudeville on Main. A bistro-style cafe featuring daily lunch specials,
freshly baked pastries and specialty meats and cheeses. After lunch, walk through Vaudeville’s gallery
for contemporary art in the heart land of the Texas Hill Country.

1:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Continue your art crawl on West Main Street at Insight Gallery. The gallery is housed in a beautifully
restored 12,000 square foot 1907 building and features a select group of the finest painters and
sculptors living and working today in landscape, figurative, impressionistic, still life, wildlife, and Western
art. A few steps down is the Cowboy Bronze showcasing bronzes, pottery, and original paintings
from Texas artists. Follow with the Artisans-A Texas Gallery featuring unique pieces from local
artisans and craftsmen. Wrap up with a stop at the Koch Gallery which specializes in Native American
art including paintings, rugs, pottery and jewelry.

5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Experience a taste of German cuisine at the Ausländer Biergarten. Feast on the Jagerschnitzel, a
hand- breaded pork loin cutlet smothered in a red wine mushroom gravy. Pair it with hot German home
fries, sauerkraut, and a German beer.

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Before returning to Rose Hill Retreat, detour over to Luckenbach, Texas and listen to live acoustic
music.

9:00 pm – 10:00 pm
End your night relaxing at Rose Hill Retreat in your luxurious accommodations.

DAY 2 – FOLK FESTIVALS AND PICNIC MARKETS
6:00 am – 9:30 am
Catch the sun rise from your deck while sipping on a cup of fresh coffee. Then make your way to the
main house at 8 am for a 3-course chef-prepared hot breakfast.

10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Explore Fredericksburg Trade Days at Sunday Farms held every 3rd Saturday of the month. Or
attend one of the Texas Hill Country legendary festivals. A few of our favorites include:
Wimberley Arts Fest – Each year, the Wimberley Valley Art League hosts a celebration of visual arts,
theatre, music and dance, featuring local and nationally known artists and musicians. The event is held
the third weekend in April.
Hill Country Film Festival – The Hill Country Film Society hosts a four-day independent film festival
at Fritztown Cinema the last weekend in April.
Lavender Fest – Experience lavender fields in bloom at Becker Vineyards the 1st weekend in May!
It’s a celebration with over 20 lavender, wine, garden related vendors, live music, cooking demos, food
concessions, wine tasting and tours of the winery.
Kerrville Folk Festival – On the Thursday before Memorial Day at the end of May, the music
continues with performances by more than 100 singer songwriters and their bands. Interspersed
between weekends are workshops in songwriting and booking and management for touring artists
performance and recording. The annual Kerrville New Folk songwriting competition is held on the first
weekend and draws 32 of the best of America’s emerging songwriters.

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Grab lunch on the go from one of the festival food vendors or have a picnic at a local vineyard.

1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Spend the afternoon at leisure visiting a few Texas Hill Country wineries. On the weekends, serveral
wineries host local musicians to entertain guests with live music.
Becker Vineyard – The winery, located in a 19th century German stone barn reproduction, is
surrounded by lavender fields. Becker Vineyard’s hand-crafted, Bordeaux, Burgundian and Rhonestyled
award winning wines are featured in Wine Spectator, Food & Wine, the Fine Living Channel
and served in The White House.
Grape Creek Vineyards – Experience the feel of “Tuscany in Texas on Grape Creek Vineyards’
beautiful 100-acre estate and romantic Tuscan Villa tasting rooms nestled among the oaks and vines.
Sit back with a glass of wine, picnic fare from Grape Creek Vineyards’ Italian market, and listen to live
performances from Lonnie Lett, Jeff Wood and more!
Pedernales Cellars – Tour the underground winemaking cellar, experience a wine tasting, and then
relax with a glass of wine on the tree covered deck with breathtaking views of the Texas Hill Country.
Pedernales Cellars is a family-owned boutique winery specializing in fine, hand-crafted Texas wines
including award-winning Tempranillos and Voigniers.
Torre Di Pietra Vineyards – Shop for unique gifts, relax and listen to live Texas music on the piazza
and patios. Enjoy delicious offerings from the Torre di Pietra picnic market which includes a wonderful
selection of cheeses, including CKC Farm Fresh Goat Cheese, crackers, Torre Di Pietra wine infused
chocolates and other delectables to accompany your wine.

5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Enjoy a nap before dinner at Rose Hill Retreat.

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Treat yourself to dinner and a concert at The Hilltop Cafe. It’s a place where food and music-lovers
meet. Price includes ticket for the show and a 4 course meal. Reservations are required in advanced.

9:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Return to your luxurious accommodations for a relaxing evening.

DAY 3 – UNIQUE GALLERIES AND LIVE MUSIC
8:00 am – 9:30 am
Begin your day with a chef prepared 3-course hot breakfast in the main dining room. After breakfast,
enjoy a stroll around Rose Hill Retreat to embrace the scenery of Rose Hill Retreat.
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Explore the emerging art scene in and around Johnson City. Johnson City offers several unique galleries
featuring handmade crafts, paintings, photography, and scuptures from local artists.
Visit Texcetera for local crafts, pottery, and jewelry. At Echo, find vintage furniture, wearable art, and
paintings. Urban Ranch and Rustik by Choice offer an array of antiques and handcrafted furniture
for one-of-a-kind treasures. For photography, visit the A. Smith Gallery that exhibits the work of both
amateur and professional photographers.

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Break for lunch at the East Main Grill in The Old Lumber Yard complex in Johnson City. Or, return to
the Hye Market, housed in one of the Hill Country’s best-preserved old post office/general stores. Have
lunch at Hye Market’s kitchen garden, or purchase homemade goodies for a picnic on a table under the
trees at The Sculpture Ranch.

1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Visit The Sculpture Ranch on 290 just outside of Johnson City. A life-sized silver bull, sculpted by local
artist Bettye Hamblen-Turner, marks the turn to Flat Creek Road. Drive 5.3-miles through the rolling hills
and grazing cattle to The Sculpture Ranch. The ranch is open Thursday through Sunday from 12-6 pm,
and by appointment only during the week. Explore the 14,000-square-foot indoor gallery and walk, bike
or drive their 2 miles of trails to view over 100 monumental outdoor sculptures. The sculptures are available
for purchase so you can enjoy one on your own property too!

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Spend your afternoon at leisure visiting William Chris Vineyards (reservations recommended). The
walking tour starts in the 100 year old farm house tasting room, to the early 1900s cemetery, and down
the vineyards to the oak grove. On weekends in the afternoon, listen to live music on the shady deck
and enjoy a glass of wine.

6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
If you you wish to dine in Fredericksburg, go to The Nest.

7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
After dinner, enjoy the sunset and starry skies from your deck at Rose Hill Retreat.

DAY 4 – GERMAN CUISINE & INTERACTIVE EXHIBITS
8:00 am – 9:30 am
Enjoy your chef prepared 3-course hot breakfast in the main dining room.

10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Spend the day at the National Museum of the Pacific War complex in Fredericksburg.
National Museum of the Pacific War- is a complex dedicated to all those who served in the Pacific
War. The Admiral Nimitz Museum, George Bush Gallery of the Pacific War, the Plaza of the Presidents,
Japanese Garden of Peace, Memorial Walk, and the Pacific Combat Zone are all part of the complex.
See displays of some of the most notable aspects and events of WWII in the Pacific. The recent
multi-million dollar expansion is so thorough, tickets are good for two days to give visitors time to really
explore, peruse the interactive exhibits and take in the galleries.
For lunch, experience a taste of German cuisine at the Ausländer Biergarten or Otto’s Restaurant
to feast on Jagerschnitzel served with hot German potatoe salad, sauerkraut, and a German beer.

7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
After dinner, enjoy the sunset and starry skies from your deck at Rose Hill Retreat.

DAY 5 – HISTORIC DISTRICTS AND LONGHORNS
8:00 am – 9:30 am
Begin your day with a chef prepared 3-course hot breakfast in the main dining room. After breakfast,
enjoy a stroll around Rose Hill Retreat to embrace the scenery of Rose Hill Retreat.

10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Drive to Fredericksburg for a Walking Tour of Fredericksburg Historic District. Starting and ending
at the Visitor Information Center located at 302 East Austin Street, this tour features 30 of the over
700 historically significant structures in the Fredericksburg historic district, giving you a flavor of the
Fredericksburg story and the architectural styles that have evolved over the decades. Spend a half a
day to a full day exploring the historical sites of Fredericksburg.

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Eat lunch at The Woerner Cafe for handmade breads, savory quiches, stuffed croissants, pizzas and
more.

1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Continue your afternoon in Johnson City to tour LBJ’s boyhood home, ranch district, farm, and Texas
Whitehouse.
LBJ National Historical Park: Johnson City District
Located in Johnson City, this National Historical Park offers a Visitor Center with exhibits and films on
LBJ and Lady Bird, the Boyhood Home, an education building, and the historic Johnson Settlement.
LBJ National Historical Park: Ranch District in Stonewall
The National Park Service operates the LBJ Ranch and offers public access to the ranch, Texas Whitehouse,
LBJ’s birthplace, Johnson family cemetery, old Junction School, LBJ’s grandparents’ home and
ranch showbarn. As of May 2014, the park is home to part of the Official Texas State Longhorn Herd.
LBJ National Historical Park: Sauer-Beckmann Living History Farm
Tours of the complex, including the Sauer-Beckmann farm with its smokehouse, Victorian style house,
garden, and log house lasts approximately an hour.

7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
End your night relaxing at Rose Hill Retreat in your luxurious accommodations

DAY 6 – RELAX
8:00 am – 9:30 am
Savor your chef prepared 3-course hot breakfast in Rose Hill Retreat’s dining room or in your room.

10:00 am – 11:00 am
Purchase Hummingbird Farms Lavender bath and body products or Comphy linens at Rose Hill Retreat
to create the luxury bed & breakfast feeling at home. Return home rested with treasured memories of
your Rose Hill Retreat retreat.

Additional Notes:
• For a complete listing of Texas Hill Country Arts & Music outlets, see Hill Country Performing
Arts, Theaters & Troupes or Hill Country Entertainment.
• For a complete listing of upcoming festivals and events, visit the Hill Country Portal.
• If you visit Fredericksburg on the first Friday of the month, experience Fredericksburg’s First
Friday Artwalk. It’s a day of art and culture beginning at 10 am with self-led tours. Participating
galleries stay open until 8:00 pm. You can meet the artists, explore the art exhibits, listen to live
music, and sample wines from local wineries like Becker Vineyards, Grape Creek Vineyards, Torre
De Pietra and Pedernales Cellars.

Reference material for this travel guide sourced from:
1. VisitFredericksburgtx.com- The official Visitor Website for Fredericksburg & Gillespie County.
2. Texas Highways Magazine
3. Torre di Pietra
4. Fredericksburg Art Guild
5. Insight Gallery
6. Fredericksburg Texas Online
7. Google Maps
8. Hill Country Portal
9. National Geographic: Road Trip: Hill Country, Texas
10. The Sculpture Ranch
11. LBJ National Historical Park & Historic Site
12. National Museum of the Pacific War
13. Image Attribution: Dave Hensley Facebook Photos (front page, top right)
14. Image Attribution: Michelle Carr (front page, top left)
15. Image Attribution: Best of Fredericksburg Texas Facebook Page (front page, bottom left)
16. Image Attribution: Cassandra Sagan Facebook Photos (front page, bottom right)
17. Rose Hill Retreat Owner: Us VanderLyn
For more information about LBJ National Historical Park & Historic Site, visit http://tpwd.
texas.gov/state-parks/lyndon-b-johnson.