Canyon Lake Spring eNewsletter

Texas Hill Country Living at It's Finest! The Canyon Lake Times Spring eNewsletter

Warner Group Texas Hill Country Properties

March - May 2011

In this Issue--

First Mountain New Release

Map

Italian Garden Restaurant

Canyon Lake Golf Club

FM Owners--Cindy & John Gower

Bluebonnet Season

Music Venues

Spring Calendar of Events

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New Release of First Mountain Lakeview Homesites!

Each new acreage homesite features beautiful views

of Canyon Lake and the Texas Hill Country.

First Mountain

on Canyon Lake
Click Here!

FM Homesite #9

2.01 Acres

Large Corner Homesite

Flexible Building Site

Great View of Lake & Hills

Near Resort Pool

Now only $143,900

Map

A Canyon Lake Favorite

Italian Garden Restaurant

"Best Italian food for any price!" Larry Weg

The Italian Garden is a must try! Considered one of Canyon Lake's best eateries, the Sicilian menu includes lasagna, manicotti, ravioli, "the best pizza around!!!" according to a Citysearch reviewer, and much more.

From Urbanspoon, reviewers give the restaurant 4 out 5 stars. Ralf from El Paso writes, "Tried the eggplant rollatini...Yummy! Nice place for dinner", Rosie from Dallas comments "So Good!" and Nikki says "Great ltalian food! Friendly service."

Bring your family you'll enjoy the food and pleasant atmosphere.

Italian Garden Cafe

18220 FM 306

Canyon Lake, TX 78133

(NE Canyon Lake, near Canyon Park on FM 306)

830-935-3704- Take Out Available

Hours: Sun-Thurs 11a-10p;

Friday and Saturday: 11a-11p

Quick Links

Directions
Contact First Mountain
More about the Developer--Warner Group Inc.

Las Brisas Monument

Las Brisas' Home

FM Mountain Entry

Cranes Mill Marina

First Mountain

First Mountain

Canyon Lake Activities

Spotlight: The Canyon Lake Golf Club - A Full Service Club

Open to the Public

With spring fast approaching. it's time to get your golf clubs out of the garage and out on the fairway!

In Canyon lake, minutes from Las Brisas and First Mountain, on the south side of the lake, is the wonderful Canyon Lake Golf Club, a par-72 golf course that is open to the public. The course boasts well-manicured fairways accented with rolling hills, live oak trees, and a lovely view of the lake. Several holes have been completely redesigned to challenge even the most avid golfer. New cart paths allow a smooth flow of traffic, while also preserving the fairway.

If golf is not your sport, enjoy tennis or lounge about the pool with your children or grandchildren. There is a formal dining room, complete bar, and two patio rooms overlooking the golf course which provide an ideal setting for any gathering from 10 guests to 150! It is a great club with friendly staff and reasonable green fees.

Hours of Operation

Open Tuesday - Sunday 7:00 a.m. to Dusk

For fee information, click here.

Come play and enjoy Canyon Lake Golf Club!

405 Watts Lane - Canyon Lake TX , 78133 -

Phone: (830) 899-3372

Cindy and John Gower

First Mountain on Canyon Lake

"In the back of our minds we always knew we wanted to retire in the Hill Country" ---
Cindy and John Gower

John and Cindy Gower have lived all over the world. John's career in the oil and gas business has taken his family from Houston to Peru to California to Ecuador and finally to Midland, Texas, where he and Cindy currently reside. And yet, despite his world travels, he and his wife have always wanted to retire to the Texas Hill Country.

Their love of the hills, central Texas' music scene and living by the water spurred them to search for the perfect retirement location in the Texas Hill Country. First they looked at Austin, then New Braunfels, and finally decided on Canyon Lake. The proximity of Canyon Lake to Austin, San Antonio and Houston (they have a son and daughter-in-law living there), combined with their love of water skiing and boating, made the decision to build in Canyon Lake the perfect choice.

But where to live in Canyon Lake? After several trips to the area, they finally drove up Triple Peak Road to First Mountain. There the Gowers knew they had found the ideal location to build their retirement home. Even though First Mountain was in the predevelopment phase, they had no doubt that it would be a first class development. They had visited Las Brisas, a sister development, and had been impressed with the entry, roads, homes, and underground utilities.

First Mountain's Secluded Location and Great Views

According to John, "First Mountain is far enough away from major roads to provide the peacefulness and serenity that Cindy and I want, and with the elevated views of the lake and hills, we know we will be happy living there."

Very soon, John and Cindy Gower will be breaking ground on their retirement home at First Mountain. In a few years they hope to call First Mountain home, but until then they plan to use their lake home as often as possible -enjoying boating, attending nearby live music concerts, and of course, soaking in the wonderful laidback lifestyle the Hill Country offers.

Bluebonnet Season Is Fast Approaching!

Watch for Bluebonnets Mid-March through May

For Texans, bluebonnets are a sure sign that spring has arrived, and for many, it is the undeniable proof of God's partiality to the great state of Texas. The historian, Jack McGuire, quite accurately captured the importance of the wildflower to state of Texas with the following analogy: "The bluebonnet is to Texas what the shamrock is to Ireland, the cherry blossom to Japan, the lily to France, the rose to England and the tulip to Holland."

According to the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in Austin, bluebonnets are beginning to crop up, but blooms have not yet been sighted. This year is expected to be a good year for wildflowers, but more rain would make it a great year.

To get your jump on viewing the prized Lupinus texensis, listed below are links to websites and phone numbers.

911 Bluebonnet Sighting Numbers

Texas Department of Transportation

Wildflower Hotline 800-452-9292 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

Information: 512.232.0100

Texas Wildflower Sightings

Spring Musical Events

Enjoy Great Live Music
Three Venues

Whitewater Amphitheater

Gruene Hall

Phoenix Saloon

With the weather being milder, the Whitewater Amphitheater is back with a great lineup!

Whitewater on the Horseshoe Amphitheater

Sat April 2 Ray Wylie Hubbard's Grit & Groove Festival - 2:00 pm

Chris Robinson (of The Black Crowes), The Trishas, The Gourds, Jonathan Tyler and the Northern Lights, Ray Wylie Hubbard (Full Band)

Fri May 27 Gary Allan 7:30 pm

Sat May 28 Ely Young Band with Kyle Park TBA

Sun May 29 Spazmatics 7:30 PM

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.

Fri March 18-19 Roger Creager 8 pm

Thu March 24 Arlo Guthrie 8 pm

with special guests Abe Guthrie & the Burn Sisters

Fri Marc h 25 The Texas Tornados 8 pm

Sat March 26 Todd Snider 9 pm

The Storyteller w/special guest Great American Taxi

Sun March 27 Jerry Feff Walker Texas Bash 2011 7pm Sold Out

Fri April 15 Dennis Quaid & The Sharks TBA

Sat April 16 Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives TBA

Fri May 6 Asleep at the WheelTBA

Sat May 14 Kelly Willis TBA

Fri May 20 Jeffy Jeff Walker TBA

Tickets on sale April 21 at 1 pm

Fri May 27 Reckless Kelly TBA

Tue May 31 Two Ton Tuesday Kick -Off with Two Tons of Steel

Phoenix Saloon

Sat March 12 Jason Eady & Drew Kennedy 9 pm - 1 am

Fri March 25 Clay Jeffrey Band 9 pm

Sat March 26 Adam Johnson 9 pm-1 am

Fri April 18 Dertybird 9 pm

Sat May 14 2^nd Annual Chili & Rockabilly Hot Rod Bash TBA

Spring Calendar of Events
March - May 2011

Great Family Activities for the Spring!

March

3/5, 12, 19, 26 New Braunfels Farm to Market 9am -1pm 148 S. Castell Avenue

Open every Saturday, rain or shine 50 plus vendors featuring locally grown

fresh produce, cheeses, meats, jams and jellies, flowers, art and much more!

3/12 Jim Witter - THE PIANO MEN 7:30 - 9:30 pm The Piano Men is a parallel musical journey of the songs, piano stylings and voices of Billy Joel and Elton John.

Brauntex Theater 290 W. San Antonio Street New Braunfels

3/17 Come and Taste It at The Grapevine Texas Wine Bar 5 pm - 8 pm 1612 Hunter Road

Come and enjoy this popular complimentary tasting event held most Thursdays throughout the year at The Grapevine Texas Wine Bar's outdoor garden in Gruene Historic District.

3/19 Spring Walkfest 8 am- 12 pm 14068 Ranch Road Wimberley, TX The New Braunfels Marsch-und Wandergruppe will sponsor a 5 and 10km walk for fun & fitness. The volkssporting events are open to the public and everyone is welcome.
3/19 Historic Home Tour Tour 6 historic homes 10 am -4 pm (830 )832-9699

3/19 Ricky Nelson Remembered 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Brauntex Matthew and Gunnar

Nelson, twin sons of Rock'n'Roll Hall of Famer, Ricky Nelson.

3/19-20 Old Gruene Market Days 10 am-5 pm Nearly 100 vendors offer uniquely crafted items, collectibles and packaged Texas foods. Market hours are 10:00am-5:00pm.

3/26 Stones & Bones Cemetery Tour 10:00 am 830-221-4370

3/26-27 Spring Model Train show 10 am- 4 pm New Braunfels Civic Center 375 S. Castell Ave.
3/26 Landa Park 75th Anniversary Moonlight Gala 6:30 pm- 10 pm Moonlight Gala on Landa Park's dance slab with dinner, orchestra, and silent auction.

3/26 Spring Walkfest 8 am- 12 pm Gruene Hall 1281 Gruene Road 830-625-6330

April

4/2, 9, 16, 23 New Braunfels Farm to MarketÂ 9am -1pm 148 S. Castell Avenue

4/2 Pitch, Hit & Run 10 am - 4 pm Loop 337 New Braunfels This free baseball competition is open to boys and girls to showcase their talents in batting, throwing and base running.

4/2 The Bronx Wanderers 7:30 pm- 9:30 pm Brauntex 290 W. San Antonio Street
4/2 Rock 'N Roll for Kids 6 - 11 pm 375 S. Castell Avenue 830-620-4247

4/2 "Lasting Impressions" art show reception-- Canyon Lake Art Guild show at the

New Braunfels Art League. 239 W. San Antonio St.

4/9-10 FOLKFEST 11 am - 5 pm Heritage Village 137 Church Hill Drive NB (830)629-6504

A family heritage fair at Heritage Village, featuring living history reenactors, early heritage crafts & demonstrations, children's activities, food, music and fun.

4/9 Gruene River Grill 2nd Annual Crawfish Boil 11 am - 4 pm 830-624-2300

4/11 Egg-Stravaganza 6 pm-7:30 pm Landa Park Drive NB Register at 830-221-4370

Bring your family to our first annual Egg-Stravaganza event! You can dye, design and decorate eggs at our design and dye stations.

4/16 Flashlight Egg Hunt 7:30 PM Peace Avenue NB Register at 830-221-4370

Start time will be DUSK DARK. Bring a flashlight and a basket. $5/child.

4/17 St. Pats on the Water 6 pm - 10 pm Sailors Grill 230 Marina Drive Canyon Lake, TX

Enjoy a free live show with the Hill Country's own Matt Skinner and Amanda Brown!

Celebrate St. Patty's with green beer, leprechaun punch and a four leaf clover shot.

4/30 The 13thÂ Annual BBQ Cook-Off Lazy L&L CampgroundÂ on River Road in beautiful

CanyonLake, Texas 11 am to darkThis huge family-style BBQ Cook-off is sure to

provide a great day of fun on the banks of the Guadalupe River.

May

5/2-30 "Art in Bloom" 10 am- 5pm New Braunfels Art League Gallery 239 W. San Antonio St.

5/5-8 TX Rally on the River8am -11 pm 701 Common Street New Braunfels (210) 823-2359

5/5 Come and Taste It at The Grapevine Texas Wine Bar

5/7, 14, 21, 28 New Braunfels Farm to MarketÂ 9am -1pm 148 S. Castell Avenue

5/7 Wein & Saengerfest - Wine Market & Tasting 12:30 pm -10 pm San Antonio

New Braunfels 8th annual event showcasing Texas and German wines. The event

offers a host of entertainment and activities for the entire family. (830) 221-4350

5/7 Greetings from YorkvilleÂ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Brauntex 290 W. San Antonio Street

Off-Broadway musical featuring original music by stars Amy Turner and Robert

Grusecki.

5/8 Mid-Texas Symphony presents "Pops!" 4:00 PM Civic and Convention Center 375 S.

Castell Ave. New Braunfels, TX 830-372-8089 Overture to William Tell Copland: John

Henry Falla: Three Cornered Hat Suite No. 2 Debussy: Claire de Lune Tchaikovsky:

Marche Slav

5/14 Dos Rios 5K Run 8 am Peace Ave. New Braunfels

Runners and walkers will experience a unique course traveling from the Guadalupe

River to the Comal River and back again. Register at www.athleteguild.com

5/17-22 S.T.A.G.E. Live Theatre Production - "House for Sale" - A Comedy by Ron Hill

1300 Bulverde Road (830)438-2330

5/19 Come and Taste It at The Grapevine Texas Wine Bar

5/21 Old Gruene Market Days

5/21 Clear Springs Crawfish Boil 11 am - 4 pm 1692 Hwy 46 South NB 830-629-3775

5/24 4th Tuesday Book Review 9:30 AM Comal County Senior Center Landa Street

New Braunfels (830)626-3233