Canyon Lake Winter eNewsletter

Texas Hill Country Living at It's Finest! The Canyon Lake Times Winter Newsletter

Warner Group Texas Hill Country Properties

December 2010

In this Issue--

First Mountain End of Year Sale!

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Tyson Memorial Library Opens

Cranes Mill Marina

Testimonial - Allen Broyles

Operation FINALLY HOME

Music Venues

Fall Calendar of Events

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Year End Sale!
Now through Dec. 31

Pay No Closing Costs!
Save Thousands!

First Mountain
on Canyon Lake
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Homesite #12 - 1.17 acres Panoramic Lake View
Now only $119,90!

Las Brisas at Ensenada Shores
on Canyon Lake
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Homesite #24 1.86 acres Great Hill Country Views
Now only $39,900!

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Grand Opening Celebration

A Dream Come True

Over 150 people attended the Grand Opening Ceremonies on Sunday, October 24 at the newly unveiled Tye Preston Memorial Library.

The new library has thousands of new books, new computers and programs. As their logo suggests, "Where books are only the beginning," the services offered are wide and varied. They include:

Adult Literacy Tutoring

Adult Programs
Book Delivery to the Homebound
Computer Classes
English as Second Language Tutoring
Visually Impaired Servides
Kid's Programs
Teen Programs
Meeting Rooms for Non-Profits
Interlibrary Loans
WiFi Hotspot

Take a moment and visit the new library. You'll get excited just being around the activity. There is so much to read, learn, explore and so many smiling faces to meet. Click here to learn more.

Quick Links

Las Brisas Entry
First Mountain Entry

First Mountain Entrry

Resort Pool

First Mountain

Hill View

Come visit Us
in the
Beautiful
Texas Hill Country!

There's never been
a better time
to own your
own piece of "God's Country."

Canyon Lake Activities

Spotlight: The Heritage Museum of the Texas Hill Country

The HeritageMuseum of the Texas Hill Country is located at Canyon Lake, Texas. The Museum is dedicated to encouraging and fostering awareness of the natural and cultural history of Comal County and the Texas Hill Country through collection, preservation and interpretation of its rich history.

Known for its prolific number of dinosaur tracks which were formed roughly 100 million years ago during the deposition of the upper part of the Glen Rose Formation, the museum conducts daily tours to see the tracks.

Within the museum there are displays of Native American and early pioneer artifacts, the Canyon Dam history, fossils, an open air picnic area, and the Heritage Garden Trail of native Texas plants.

Museum Hours of Operation

Open Daily: 1- 5 p.m.

Except Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day & New Years Day

Entrance Fees

Adults: $4.00 Children: $3.00 (5 -12 years old)

Visit the Heritage Museum of the Texas Hill Country to explore the past!

Allen and Jan Broyles

First Mountain on Canyon Lake

"Part of God's Country"
Allen Broyles
Allen Broyles and his wife, Jan, have long had a love affair with Central Texas. Before they were married in the 1980's, they decided to buy a homesite in Canyon Lake because they knew they wanted to retire in the Texas Hill Country, a.k.a., "God's Country".

As their lives changed and the area of their first homesite became overgrown with telephone poles and wires, they began to consider other communities on Canyon Lake. After looking for years, they finally found the homesite of their dreams at First Mountain. They purchased the homesite and now have broken ground (they are the first!) on a tri-level home that will afford them the unobstructed 180 degree panoramic view of Canyon Lake they have longed to have.

Broyles Home Under Construction

Loving to sail, bike and motorcycle ride, Allen is looking forward to his retirement days in Canyon Lake. Canyon Lake's proximity to San Antonio, Austin, New Braunfels, San Marcos, Boerne, Wimberley and other localities was key to deciding on living at First Mountain. Allen said "We are out in the boonies where we can enjoy the beautiful Texas Hill Country and the gorgeous blue waters of Canyon Lake, yet so close to a number of large cities and unique Central Texas towns when we need them. It's the best of all worlds."

Allen and Jan are looking forward to having their friends from all over the country visit them in Canyon Lake. Friends be forewarned. Call ahead. They may be booked!

First Mountain Buzzing with Activity

Besides the beautiful home the Broyles have begun to build, the resort pool is starting to take shape and the maibox station is built. The lake views from First Mountain are spectacular bathed in the winter sun! It is a beautiful time to visit. Don't delay, come see us.

First Mountain on Canyon Lake
Lakeview Property in the Texas Hill Country

First Mountain community provides magnificent panoramic vistas of Canyon Lake's clear blue waters and unparalleled views of the undulating hills and limestone bluffs of the Texas Hill Country.

This development boasts the highest elevation of a gated residential lakeside community on Canyon Lake. Enjoy the exclusivity and security of living on your choice of a one to five acre homesite in a master planned gated community of less than fifty homesites. It's the perfect location for your weekend getaway, primary or retirement home.

Operation FINALLY HOME
Home Presentation Celebration

Sgt. De Leon and his Family Receive Keys to their Home Friday, December 3!
Las Brisas, Canyon Lake, TX

On Friday morning, December 3, Ret. Sgt. Jorge De Leon and his family received a mortgage free home courtesy of Operation FINALLY HOME, Tilson Homes and the Texas Sentinels Foundation.

On a beautiful warm and blustery Friday morning over 100 well wishers gathered at Las Brisas to celebrate with the De Leon family the gift of a mortgage free home, free schooling, and a new mowing tractor. The happiness of the De Leon family was infectious. His wife elegantly recounted the ups and downs their family has faced since the day she received the fateful phone call alerting her to her husband's life threatening injury.

Jim, dan and de leon family

Dan Wallrath, founder of Operation Finally Home and recipient of the top ten CNN Hero award, graciously thanked all who made the day possible. Richard Filip, president and co-founder of the Texas Sentinels Foundation, Eddie Martin, president of Tilson Homes and a large number of contractors, subcontractors and suppliers donated the materials and the funds to make the home a reality.

Jorge De Leon joined the U.S. Army in 2001 after eight years on the police force in Puerto Rico. On his fourth deployment to Afghanistan in April 2004, Jorge and his unit were on their way back to camp after a patrol through the Gashni region. Jorge was driving a Humvee, the lead vehicle of the convoy when it ran over . . . click here to read more.

Courtesy of Phoenix Saloon

Winter Musical Events

Enjoy Great Live Music
Three Venues

The Phoenix Saloon--New Braunfels Newest Live Music Venue!
Gruene Hall
River Road Icehouse

New Braunfels newest live music venue, The Phoenix Saloon rose again as an historic Texas bar, chili parlor and live music venue in March of this year. The Phoenix was originally established in 1871 and the first bar in Texas to serve women. It had a beer garden with a bell in a tree for service (as it would besmirch a lady's reputation to enter the bar).

Phoenix Saloon

Sat 4, 11, 18, TOM GILLAM BAND 9 pm

Tu 7 DREW KENNEDY & RYAN BEAVER 9 pm

Sun 12 AL BARLOW'S CHRISTMAS SPECIAL! 2 pm
Wed 29 RUBEN V/JUSTIN MURRAY/ADAM JOHNSON 9 pm

Fri 31 TOM GILLAM'S NEW YEAR'S EVE EXTRAVAGANZA! TBA

Gruene Hall, built in 1878, is the oldest continually running dance hall in Texas, and has spawned a number of great songwriters and musicians. It's great place to find some incredible music in Central Texas.

Sat 4 The Kelly Willis & Bruce Robison Holiday Show 9 pm Texas-country

Sun 12 Gospel Brunch w/a Texas Twist - Christmas 10:30 am Gospel

Sun 12 Willie Nelson Sold Out 7 pm country

Fri 17 Jerry Jeff Walker 9 pm Texas-country

Sat 18 Jerry Jeff Walker 9 pm Texas-country

Wed 29 Cody Canada & The Departed 8 pm Americana

Thu 30 The Band of Heathens 8 pm Americana

Fri 31 Charlie Robison 8 pm Americana

River Road Icehouse. A music venue in New Braunfels off of the Hueco Springs Loop.

Wed 8 John Evans Band 7 pm

Thu 9 The Hunter McKithan Band 7 pm

Fri 10 The Jaron Bell Band 7 pm

Winter Calendar of Events
December - February 2010

Great Family Activities for the Holidays!

December

12/3 - 5 Dickens on Main Downtown Boerne 6:00 PM : 9:00 PM Holiday in the Hill County

12/4 16th Annual Christmas Tour of Homes New Braunfels

12/4 Holidays in Gruene Gruene Town Lighting

12/4 Holidays in Gruene 22nd Annual Christmas Along the Corridor (Pony Express Run)

12/4-5 Old Gruene Christmas Market Days Festival Town lighting ceremony, shops, restaurants, entertainment and craft vendors in Gruene Historic District

12/4- 5, 11-12, 18-19 Historic Gruene Photos with Cowboy Kringle (10- 5 pm)

12/4- 5, 11-12, 18-19 Historic Gruene Cowboy Kringle's Kids Workshop (10 -7 pm)

12/5 VIisit with St. Nicholas - Children enjoy visit with "German" Santa at the Sophienburg Museum New Braunfels 5 and 7 pm

12/6 The Heritage Museum of the Texas Hill Country hosts its Annual Christmas Brunch

at the GVTC auditorium in Smithson Valley (Canyon Lake).10-12:30 PM 830-899-4542 Public is welcome to attend. Bring a dish to share. There will be a speaker and lots of goodies to eat.

12/11 32nd Annual Canyon Lake Christmas Parade sponsored by the Canyon Lake

Noon Lions Club and financially supported by GVTC Foundation.

12/11 Holidays in Gruene 18th Annual Jingle Bell Run/Walk

12/11-12 Boerne Market Days Saturday and Sunday from 10am - 5pm

12/ 11 Second Saturday Art & Wine 5-8 pm Come out and enjoy a glass of wine and the latest offerings on the Boerne Art Scene

12/12 Mid-Texas Symphony presents "The Messiah Comes" Jackson Auditorium, Texas Lutheran University, Seguin 4:00 PM

12/12 Holidays in Gruene - Gospel Brunch with a Texas Twist, Christmas Edition
12/16 Caroling on the Plaza New Braunfels -Arts Council sponsors community get-together to sing traditional Christmas songs. 830-629-5077

12/16-18 North Pole Village - Canyon Lake 6-9 pm CRRC Rec Center, 125 Mabel Jones. A Christmas event for children of all ages! Get your picture taken with Santa, decorate cookies, and more.
12/19 Movie under the stars "A Christmas story"! It's Free!!! Bring at least 2 non-perishables for the SOS Food Bank. The New Braunfels Yacht Club will have Smores kits (Parks and Rec is bringing out the fire pit!), Hot Chocolate, Coffee, snacks and POP CORN!! for a few bucks!! 6:30pm The Dance Slab at Landa Park, New Braunfels, TX

12/19 The Winter Solstice - Longer Days Ahead 5:30 pm Rudi Harst, Fred Masinter and other musical guests will perform a delightful blend of Harst's original, contemporary acoustic music, as well as traditional seasonal songs.

January

1/8-9 Boerne Market Days

1/8 2nd Saturday Art & Wine Boerne, TX

1/29 Huntsman's Ball 2011 New Braunfels 5th annual black tie gala benefitting the American Cancer Society of Comal County.

February

2/13 Sweethearts Gospel Brunch with a Texas Twist in Gruene Hall

2/19 Old Gruene Market Days

2/ 11, 12, 13 Dixie Swim Club Boerne Community Theater 8:00pm 907 East Blanco Road,

2/12-13 Boerne Market Days

2/12 2nd Saturday Art & Wine

2/12 Boerne Chocolate Walk 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sweet chocolaty shopping event Downtown $15/Tck

2/17-18 Neil Berg's 101 YEARS OF BROADWAY -Direct from New York, this "two-hour rock concert for Broadway fans". Boerne Champion High School Auditorium Boerne 7:30 - 9:30 PM

2/18 - 20 GRTU Troutfest Banquet (2/18) benefiting conservation of the cold tail water fishery immediately below the Canyon Dam. Rio Raft Resort - Guadalupe River - Sattler, TX. Banquet tickets $50 each. EXPO free to the public.

2/26-27 Hill Country Optimist Antique Show Kendall County Fairgrounds, 1307 River Road 10:00 AM Browse over 70 antique dealers for classic items of all varieties.