Christine and Chad Hagan have long wanted to build a lake home on Canyon Lake. For each, the Canyon Lake - New Braunfels area holds great memories of good times with family and friends on the lake and river.  Since Christine was a child, she has been travelling to the area to visit her grandparents who have a home on the river in New Braunfels.  Chad had the good fortune of being a frequent guest at a friend's lake house on Canyon Lake and quickly fell in love with the blue water, the hills and the views. Sharing a love of Canyon Lake, they knew they wanted a lake home where their children could experience similar pleasure and joy. 

 

But where to build?   For Christine and Chad, they knew they wanted to live on the south side of the lake because of its unique views and the topography. Chad considers Canyon Lake's landscape similar to lakes in California-blue water, limestone bluffs and unspoiled shoreline.  They also wanted their lake home convenient to New Braunfels and San Antonio where there are many family fun attractions and activities. 

 

After making several trips to Canyon Lake from Houston to look for property, Christine and Chad found First Mountain. Immediately, they knew it was the perfect location to build their lake home.  Chad explains,

"From the moment we drove through the entry, saw the pool area, the design of the streets, and experienced the panoramic views, we knew we had found the place to build our lake home." 

 

Currently, the Hagans are working on their home plans with Jimmy Jacobs, a preferred custom home builder of the community.  They anticipate starting construction of their home this fall.  No doubt, the day they move into their First Mountain home will be a great homecoming for Christine, Chad, and their family.

 

 

 

September

9/2-30   "Shades of Red and (Pink)" Art Show  Featuring art and painting of NB Artist in support of their crusade against cancer. 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM New Braunfels Art League. 239 W. San Antonio St.

 

 9/17-18  Old Gruene Market Days Adobe Verde parking lot New Braunfels, TX. Nearly 100 vendors offer uniquely crafted items, collectibles and packaged Texas foods. Market hours are 10:00am-5:00pm. Free admission. For more information, call (830) 832-1721.  

 

9/17, 24   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!   

     

9/24        Groovin in the Grapes   FREE Open-air concerts. Held once a month on Saturdays, 1 - 4 p.m., under the spacious Pavilion of Dry Comal Creek Vineyards.

 

9/24        Charreada-Enjoy the excitement, pageantry, color and thrills of an authentic Mexican Charreada! Take a trip back in time with the flavor of Old Mexico as the Jerry Diaz family hosts this outstanding equine event. Great food, beverages, free parking and bleacher seating. Tickets at the gate are $15. 5:30 PM  685 Three Mile Creek Rd.

   

9/27        4th Tuesday Book Review 9:30 AM Comal County Senior Center Landa St. New Braunfels, TX 830-626-3233

 

October

10/5      "Art on the Beach" 6:-8 PM This monthly event will introduce you to local artists who will show and sell their artwork.6700 North IH 35 New Braunfels, Texas 78130  

   

10/1, 8, 15, 22    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!  

   

10/6-9     Gruene Wine and Music Fest (See Side Bar Article)

 

10/8         Festival of Fun 1:00 PM - 12:00 Am 2157 FM 1101  New Braunfels, Texas 78130

 

10/11      7th Annual Living Legends of New Braunfels Event  6- 9 PM NB Civic Center

 

10/13, 20, 27  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.  

 

10/22-23  19th Annual Texas Clay Festival    Respected potters and sculptors from  around Texas display, sell their wares, and demonstrate a variety of techniques. Hands-on activities are available for children.  9 AM - 6 PM  Admission is free. Gruene Historic District..

 

10/15-16 Old Gruene Market Days Adobe Verde parking lot New Braunfels, TX  Nearly 100 vendors offer uniquely crafted items, collectibles and packaged Texas foods. Market hours are 10:00am-5:00pm. Free admission. For more information, call (830) 832-1721.  

 

10/22, 23 Grand re-opening of the Brauntex Theatre with The Diamonds performing the best in 50's and 60's Rock & Roll with a variety of music perfect for the entire  family. The Diamonds are in the Doo-Wop Hall of Fame, Vocal Group Hall of Fame, and have sold over 20 million records. 7:30 - 9:30 PM

 

10/28, 29  Brauntex Theatre Doc Severinsen with the San Miguel 5 Two Extraordinary concerts of Tango, Flemenco, classical and Gypsy Jazz Music. 7:30 - 9:30 PM . 290 W. San Antonio Street New Braunfels, TX

 

November

11/4-13   Wurstfest (See Article at top of Newsletter)  

 

11/5      28th Annual Tour de Gruene Bicycle Classic Participants enjoy a leisurely ride through the Texas Hill Country or competitive time trials with prizes for the best course records. 6:00 AM Historic Gruene District. Register by calling (210) 862-3524 for an entry form.  

 

11/5, 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!  

 

11/18, 19, 20   Weihnachsmarkt 10 am - 6 pm Treat yourself to a shopping extravaganza   with unique decorations, specialty items, fabulous gifts and antiques. Select from a wide array of retail merchants and artisans. Weihnachtsmarkt Breakfast With Santa (11/19) (Reservations: 830-629-1572) New Braunfels Civic/Convention  Center 375 S. Castell  New Braunfels, TX  A Christmas Market to benefit the Sophienburg Museum and Archives.

 

11/18     Tree Lighting Downtown New Braunfels Main Plaza 6:00 PM Welcome Santa  as we kick off the holiday season by lighting 1,000's of twinkling lights in beautiful  downtown New Braunfels!

 

11/29-20  HOLIDAYS IN GRUENE- Old Gruene Market Days and Photos w/ Cowboy Kringle Nearly 100 vendors offer uniquely crafted items, and packaged Texas foods. Market hours are 10:00am-5:00pm. Free admission.  

           

11/24   3rd Annual Gruene Turkey Trot - 5K Run/Walk & 1/4 Mile Kids' Turkey Chase 6:30 AM Registration begins at 6:30 am- Fun for the whole family! Start your Thanksgiving Day with an exhilarating 5K run/walk through Gruene Historic District. Kids under 12 years old will have a blast chasing a Turkey Mascot for a /4 mile through Gruene. Races begin and end in front of Gruene Hall. Benefiting local charities.