DRIPPING SPRINGS
Guide
Winter 2014
DRIPPING SPRINGS
Guide
Winter 2014
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PRODUCED BY THE Dripping Springs Century News PUBLISHER
CREATIVE MANAGER
Don Moore
Chris Pike
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Stay & Play It all star ts here in Dripping Springs and this Guide will show you why Dripping Springs is the Wedding Capital of Texas, but it will also show you why we’re more than that. From dance halls to distilleries, Dripping Springs has something for everyone. With beautiful parks and local eateries, Dripping Springs is not just a place to stay, but a place to play. And the Guide is here to show ]SY [LIVI XS ½RH ±MX² FIGEYWI MX VIEPP] HSIW ±EPP WXEV X LIVI ²
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6 Welcome 8 Weddings 10 Stay 14 Eats & Drinks Mayor’s Letter (6) • About the Chamber & Visitors Bureau (7)
Dripping Springs is now the Wedding Capital of Texas.
Find all the places to stay in Dripping Springs.
Thyme & Dough (15) • Restaurant list (16) • Twisted X Brewery (18) • Winery, Brewery & Distillery list (19)
Onion Creek Park. List of parks — Page 29
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Mercer Street (25) •Shopping list (27) • West Cave (28) • Parks list (29) • Pound House (30) • Arts & Museums (31) • Night Sky (32) • Music list (35)
Pound House — Page 30
(Left) Places to stay — Page 10 (Right) Live music — Page 35
Christmas on Mercer (36) • Dripping Springs Ranch Park (37) • Events list (38)
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. . . WELCOME
Welcome to Dripping I hope you’ll stay awhile, shop and eat with us and explore our rich culture and heritage. Although Dripping Springs is 161 years old, we’re a thriving, young and vibrant community. We have nearly 2,000 residents in our city limits but over 30,000 in the close vicinity that call Dripping Springs their hometown. We pride ourselves on being a closeknit community— a town [LIVI IZIV]SRI WE]W ±LIPPS² EW XLI] TEWW ]SY SR XLI street. We are also located in one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. Despite this tremendous growth, the core of what makes our town special has only strengthened. If you’ve never visited Dripping Springs, I encourage you to visit the his-
It is my privilege as mayor to open our doors to you. As the gateway to the Hill Country, we invite you to enjoy our scenic views, wandering rivers, delicious restaurants and warm hosTMXEPMX] =SY´PP ½RH XLEX [I are committed to this community and pride ourselves on creating a premier, family-oriented place to live, work and play. We have a variety of housing options, ever-expanding retail, unique enter tainment and dining oppor tunities, and a superior school system.
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toric Dr. Pound Historical Farmstead, a two-bedroom log cabin built in 1847 that star ted it all. It is also the inspiration for our annual fall event, Pioneer Day (where butter churning, blacksmithing and quilting take center stage). You should also explore our many natural wonders. For instance, Hamilton Pool Preserve, an historic watering hole with one of the most beautiful waterfalls and Golden-Cheeked Warbler habitats, is a must. Other local favorites are the City’s Founders Memorial Park and Charro Ranch Park, by far two of the more memorable places to throw down a blanket, have a picnic, walk, or bird watch. Of course, what’s the Hill Country without an annual fair and rodeo? And we’ve
got one of the best! Our state-of-the-ar t events center at Dripping Springs Ranch Park was just completed last year and has already been booked for more than 200 days this year. Finally, I encourage you to shop locally in one of Dripping Springs’ oldest and most historic areas, Mercer Street. The famous town center is being revitalized with a number of pedestrian-friendly amenities. With a great coffee shop, brew pub, and dance hall, it’s a great place to star t or end your day. Again, welcome to Dripping Springs! We love having you here and hope you enjoy your stay with us. Sincerely, Mayor Todd Purcell
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The Dripping Springs Whether you are visiting, relocating or opening a new business, the Dripping Springs Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau, located at 509 W. Mercer Street, stands ready to arm you with the information needed that will guide the way to a perfect experience. -X MWR´X ER] [SRHIV XLIMV QSXXS MW ±-X EPP WXEVXW LIVI ² Sherrie Parks serves as the executive director of the chamber and Pam Owens directs the Visitors Bureau.They are aided by an insightful board of directors and a team of knowledgeable volunteers that share a vision and possess an unmatched understanding of the lay of the land. ±)GSRSQMG HIZIPSTQIRX XLEX ½XW SYV community is the mission of the chamFIV ² 4EVOW I\TPEMRW ±;I ORS[ XLEX growth is coming, so we want to spur it in a way that enhances the hometown atmosphere that makes Dripping Springs WS WTIGMEP ² Parks is one sharp cookie and can supply all the counsel needed to make
a transition smooth as silk, including data about meaningful demographics that will illuminate the path ahead for entrepreneurs and newcomers alike. There are a million and one reasons to visit Dripping Springs, located in the picturesque Texas Hill Country.The town features amazing local and regional parks, historic sites that should not be missed, shopping that is creative, food that is sure to impress, as well as hotels and bed and breakfasts that can take the edge off even the hardest exterior. Owens and her staff can answer any question that might come to mind. ±;I TVSQSXI ]IEV VSYRH XSYVMWQ JSV those who visit the Dripping Springs GSQQYRMX] ² 3[IRW WE]W ±;LIXLIV ]SY come here for a week or a lifetime, you’re never going to run out of things to do. Visitors are always telling me how friendly TISTPI EVI LIVI ² Owens is living proof of that friendly spirit. She’s one of those folks that has never met a stranger and has been a
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VIWTIGXIH ½\XYVI MR XLI GSQQYRMX] JSV decades. Both Owens and Parks were drawn to Dripping Springs for its physical beauty, excellent schools, friendly community and wide array of fun experiences available. Dripping Springs also has an amazing variety of events, festivals and happenings from the Hays County Livestock Show to Christmas on Mercer that are reason enough to make this your vacation destination [see page 11 for a complete list].The community is also a perfect place to stay while visiting Austin or any of the myriad of wineries, breweries or iconic landmarks like Hamilton’s Pool Preserve or Pedernales Falls State Park that dot the nearby landscape. Learn more at www.drippingspringstx. org or call the Chamber at 512-8587000, or the Visitors Bureau at 512-8584740. Email the Chamber at dschamber@ drippingspringstx.org and the Visitors Bureau at ItAllStartsHere@drippingspringstx.org.
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Planning for your day of wedded bliss? Look no fur ther than Dripping Springs, the newest wedding hot spot and, now, the Wedding Capital of TexasTM. In an effor t to enhance the maturing reputation as a unique place to tie the knot, the Dripping Springs Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau announced their action to obtain the legal trademark for Wedding Capital of Texas, and it’s not hard to see why. This Hill Country city boasts over 30 wedding venues within a 15 mile radius, with diversity for wedding par ties of all sizes and sor ts. Dripping Springs offers distinguished wedding venues, from elegant to rustic, intimate to extravagant, all tucked into the natural beauty of the Texas Hill Country and ranging from a relocated 19th century Vietnamese chapel and rustic barns to historic mansions, churches and more. A couple can ½RH IZIV]XLMRK XLI] RIIH XS QEOI their dream wedding a reality, in the Wedding Capital of Texas. ±8LI TIVJIGX FPIRH SJ ,MPP 'SYRXV] beauty combined with good old-fashioned hospitality has contributed to our city becoming the popular wed-
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Stay Finding a place to stay in Dripping Springs can be hard only in the sense that it is hard to choose which bed and breakfast you’d like to stay at most. 8LIVI EVI QER] STXMSRW XS ½X IZIV] want and need in Dripping Springs. Some locations offer the solitude of the Texas Hill Country, while conveniently being located right off the highway, like Someplace Special. Someplace Special is a three-bedroom, two bath Texas-style retreat that is artis-
tically decorated on two-and-half acres in the heart of Dripping Springs. Then, there are locations along some of the springs that Dripping has to offer like the Cabin on Barton Creek. Nestled among oaks, walnuts and pecan trees, this cabin is a rustic, charming hide-away above the banks of Barton Creek. If you are looking for something close to what’s happening in town, Homestead might be your choice. Homestead is a charming bed and
breakfast, located in downtown Dripping Springs located near popular local attractions while offering the relaxation and privacy of four acres. It’s also a Texas historical landmark. For more standard hotel accommodations, the Sleep Inn and Suites is located just down the road on Highway 290. It’s hard to go wrong if you are staying in Dripping Springs.The hardest part QE] NYWX FI ½RHMRK [LMGL SJ XLI QER] lodging options you like best.
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2218 Hwy 281 N Blanco www.bestwesternblanco.com 830-833-5697
Bella Nido
23351 FM 150 Driftwood www.bellanido.com 512-584-5088
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Lodging Best Western Plus Johnson City
Henly Hill Ranch
Memory Lane Event Center
Star House B & B
1301 Loop 165 www.homeaway.com/241961
403 KC Memory Lane www.memorylaneweddings.com 512-894-0700
3230 RR 165 www.starhousebandb.com 512-858-4395
1440 Sawyer Ranch Road www.mccoyshillcountrybedandbreakfast.com 512-858-5199
Mt. Gainor Inn
Sunset RV Resort
2390 Prochnow Road www.mtgainorinn.com 512-858-0982
16910 Hamilton Pool Rd Austin www.sunsetrvresort.com 512-264-2396
902 Main Street Blanco www.blancocountyinn.com 830-833-4502
Hill Country Cozy
Onion Creek Kitchens
23050 FM 150 Driftwood 512-585-1131
5818 RR 165 www.juniperhillsfarm.com 830-833-0910
Camp Lucy
Hillside Acres Retreat
Oolah Bean Inn & Resort
3509 Creek Road www.camplucy.com
4032 RR 3232 Johnson City www.hillsideacresretreat.com 830-868-7515
1905 Elder Hill Road Driftwood 713-851-3038
107 Hwy 281 Johnson City www.bestwesternjohnsoncity. com 800-780-7234 Blanco County Inn & Guesthouses
Cottonwood Creek RV Park
2951 RR 165 www.cottonwoodcreekrvpark.com 512-858-0321 Deer Run B & B
20 Long Creek Road Austin www.deerrunbandb.com 512-633-5595 Dripping Springs RV Park
200 Sorrell Road www.dsrvpark.com 512-431-4758 Hatton House B & B
1898 Creek Road
McCoy’s Hill Country B & B
Outpost Motel Homestead at the Dripping Springs
500 Mercer Street www.dshomesteadbandb. com 512-858-4547 Lake & Creek Horse Ranch
13400 FM 150 Driftwood www.lakeandcreekhorseranch.com 512-587-9656 Leaning Oak RV Park
312 Harmon Hills Cove www.leaningoakrvpark.com 512-627-1507
www.creekroadhomestead.com
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Longhorn River Ranch
3201 RR 165 www.longhornriverranch.com 512-878-9966
26200 RR 12 www.outpostmoteltx.com 512-858-0052 Red Corral Ranch
505 Red Corral Ranch Rd Wimberley www.redcorralranch.com 830-833-4801
Tex-zen Dreams
699 Hillview Drive www.texzendreams 512-858-5634 The Cabin at Vista West
311 Vista West Ranch www.theCabinAtVistaWestRanch.com 512-801-9258 The Cabin on Barton Creek
3400 Bell Springs Road www.bbonline.com/tx/bartoncreek/ 512-858-4407 The Liney Moon
5401 W Fitzhugh 979-777-9144
Sleep Inn & Suites
2720 East US 290 www.sleepinn.com/hotel/ txe80 512-858-2400
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110 Peabody Place SomePlaceSpecialTX.com 512-787-6565
24710 RR 12 www.tingariranch.com 512-917-9023
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Eats & Drinks
With over 40 restaurants in Dripping 7TVMRKW XLIVI MW WSQIXLMRK XS ½X IZIV] craving. From barbecue or Thai food to Celtic seafood and TexMex, you’ve got plenty of options when it comes to dining in Dripping Springs. There are also three breweries, three distilleries or eight wineries, if you’re looking for something to wet your whistle.
Tuscan Inspired Olive Oil & Wine Tasting Room in the picturesque Hill Country
TEXAS HILL COUNTRY OLIVE COMPANY 2530 w. Fitzhugh Rd., Dripping Springs, TX 78620 Ph: 512-607-6512 Hrs: M, W-Sa 11 - 6 & Su 12 - 6 www.texashillcountryoliveco.com
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Thyme & Dough On the very busy US 290, a little Belgian oasis lies tucked away just past RR 12. Rolling in Thyme and Dough is a cute little bakery and bistro that once it’s visited, a return trip is guaranteed.The bakery and VIWXEYVERX WQIPPW EVI XLI ½VWX thing that one notices, but many more little, charming touches are evident. 8LI JVIWL GYX žS[IVW SR XLI table, the variety of coffees, pastries and breads, the smiling staff, and the relaxed ambiance of the restaurant are unmistakably European.This is due to the manager/owner, Fabian Bollum, a Belgian native.The establishment is very comfortable. But food is the main reason for the restaurant. She WXVIWWIW XLI [SVH JVIWL ¹;I shop everyday for something JVIWL² WEMH &SPPYQ ¹;I WXEVX daily with fresh ingredients, and [SVO [MXL XLI PSGEP JEVQIVW ² Real butter and fresh eggs are the basis for all the cooked and baked goodies.There are fresh organic herbs and vegetables growing outside. No corn syrup or shortening is used.They are also gluten-free and vegan friendly.The organic soil and some produce and herbs are purchased from Geo Grower in Cedar Valley. 8LYVWHE] RMKLX MW ¹&MWXVS 2MKLX² [LIVI JSYV HMJJIVIRX ETTIXM^IVW ERH ½ZI HMJJIVIRX entrÊes are offered which can be meat or vegan. Gluten free offerings are also available. There are also a huge variety of desserts and including live music with an open mic. It is BYOB. Bollum’s cooking classes are also popular. On the third Sunday of each month, from
4 until 7:30 p.m. hands on instruction is just part of the fun, with lots of tastings. She gained her skills growing up MR E &IPKMER JEQMP] [LIVI ¹]SY bake and cook each day, with love of food that’s fresh and KSSH ² 3RI SJ XLI LEVHIWX parts of serving food is the consistency, but the wonderful bakers and staff are in tune and achieve that. Customer service is priority number one. If a customer brings in a recipe from a book SV SXLIV WSYVGI ¹[I´PP XV] MX and practice, practice, practice YRXMP [I KIX MX VMKLX ² 8[S ]IEVW ago they had a major renovation, which doubled the size ERH KVI[ JVSQ E ¹LSPI MR XLI [EPP² XS MXW TVIWIRX WM^I [LMGL also can host private parties and weddings. ¹-X MW E JVMIRHP] TPEGI [LIVI you feel comfortable, meet TISTPI ERH IEX KSSH JSSH ² according to Bollum.The food from Rolling in Thyme and (SYKL´W ¹FMKKIWX MRKVIHMIRX MW love. Love is contagious and ]SY GER XEWXI MX MR SYV JSSH ²
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It’s our differences that make us great. Mark Handley, Agent 800 W Hwy 290 Dripping Springs, TX 78620 Bus: 512-894-4470 markhandley.com
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Places to eat Aroi Thai Cuisine 512-375-2092 12024 W Hwy 290 Austin
Celtic Seafare 512-354-7610 2001 W. Hwy 290 http://www.celticseafare.net
Backspin Texas Sports Bar & Grill Opening 2015 381 W. Mercer St. www.backspinsportsbar.com
Chicken Express Opening Nov. 2014 230 U.S. Hwy 290E (in front of Home Depot) www.chickene.com
Bordeaux’s Prime Steakhouse, Seafood & Martini Bar 512-829-4959 3991 E. Hwy. 290 http://www.bordeauxs.net/
Creek Road Cafe’ 512-858-9459 301 Hwy 290 W http://www.creekroadcafe.com
Carmelo’s Pizzeria & Café 512-264-2535 8901 Hamilton Pool Road www.carmelascafe.com
Crepe Crazy 512-410-6468 660B W. Hwy. 290 http://www.crepecrazy.com Dairy Queen 512-894-4033 403 E. Hwy 290 http://www.dairyqueen.com
Dominoes Pizza 512-858-1616 105 S Canyonwood Dr Drippin’ Donuts 512-858-2255 651 Hwy 290 Drippin’ with Delights 330 W. Mercer St. http://drippinwithdelights.com/ El Rey Mexican Restaurant 512-858-5459 2400 Hwy 290 www.facebook.com/ElReyBarGrill Flores Breakfast & Lunch Tacos 512-858-9346 920 Hwy 290
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Places to eat Flores Mexican Restaurant 512-858-2221 2440 E. Hwy 290 LXXT [[[ ¾SVIWQI\MGER GSQ Grand Slam Pizza 512-894-0743 100 Commons Rd #10 www.grandslam-pizza.com Hill Country Ranch Pizzeria 512-858-9697 598 E. Hwy 290 http://www.hillcountryranchpizzeria.com Homespun Kitchen & Bar 512-829-4064 131 E. Mercer St. http://www.homespunkitchenandbar.com Homestyle Chicken/Shell Stop 512-894-7523 200 Hwy 290 West Koi Lantern 512-894-0707 333 E. Hwy 290 http://www.koilantern.com Mazama Coffee Co. 512-200-6472 301 Mercer Street www.mazamacoffee.com McDonald’s Restaurant 512-858-9920 333 E. Hwy 290 http://www.mcdonalds.com The Mercantile Wine Bar & Tapas 512-829-4723 211 W. Mercer St. www.mercantileonmercer.com Nutty Brown Café 512-301-4648 12225 Hwy 290 W Austin http://www.nuttybrown.com Oak Creek Cafe 512-829-4593 660 Hwy. 290 W Pizza Cave 512-829-4157 110 Hwy 290 www.thepizzacave.com
Jessica Williams and Lori Green at Mazama Coffee Photo by Dalton Sweat Pizza Hut 512-858-5111 400 Hwy. 290 www.pizzahut.com
Taco Bell 512- 858-0673 104 E Hwy 290 www.tacobell.com
Railroad BBQ 512-858-0450 1101 Hwy. 290 W http://www.rrbbq.com
Taqueria Valle De Bravo 601 W Highway 290
The Roadrunner Grille 512-496-2650 332 Mercer St.
Thundercloud Subs 512-858-4400 598 E. Hwy 290 http://www.thundercloud.com
Rolling In Thyme & Dough 512-894-0001 333 Hwy 290 W http://www.thymeanddough.com
Trattoria Lisina 512-894-3111 13308 FM 150 W Driftwood www.trattorialisina.com
The Salt Lick 512-894-3117 18300 FM 1826 Driftwood http://www.saltlickbbq.com
Trudy’s Four Star 512-301-4300 13059 Four Star Blvd. Austin http://www.trudysfourstar.com
Sonic Drive-in 512-858-4637 400 E Hwy 290 www.sonicdrivein.com
Verde’s Mexican Parrilla 512-263-0500 16018 Hamilton Pool Road Austin http://www.verdesmexican.com
Smoke’n Hops 512-655-3069 3799 E Hwy 290 www.smokehops.com Subway (512) 858-0822 1301 Hwy 290 www.subway.com
Whataburger, Inc. 512-858-1280 598 E. Hwy. 290 http://www.whataburger.com
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Twisted X Brewery
Located just off RR12, on FM 150, Twisted X Brewery is unique in handcrafted beers. It offers Tex-Mex type FIIVW XLEX EVI VI¾IGXIH MR MXW PSKS XLI Mexican skull, the three bars representMRK XLI 1I\MGER ¾EK SR XLI VMKLX XLI Texas Star on the left, and the namesake Twisted X barbed wire running through left to right. It represents the blending of the two cultures. Originally Cedar Park was the home of the brewery, incorporated in 2009, [MXL XLIMV ½VWX FIIV WSPH SR 'MRGS HI Mayo 2011.They moved to much larger facilities with the their present location grand opening in November 2013, and now sell their beers throughout the Hill Country, both retail and at restaurants. They tripled production in June and started canning operations in July of this year. The three owners, Shane Bordeau, Jim Sampson and Ted Stewart give their brew masters plenty of leeway when it comes to the new types of beer, by fostering their imagination in the way SJ RI[ ¾EZSVW ±;I KMZI XLI FVI[IVW TVEGXMGI ERH GVIEXMZMX]² WEMH 7XI[EVX The four beers always offered are the signature Twisted X, a Mexican style light
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lager like Corona or Sol, Cow Creek dark lager - a Vienna style lager, Fuego - a Jalapeno lager where the dried jalapenos are added at the end of fermentation to keep down the heat, and Chupahopra - their IPA.They also offer many other occasional, not seasonal beers.Two of the seasonals are Senor Viejo a black lager aged in tequila/bourbon barrels and Siesta where prickly pear juice is added in fermentation.There are other brews that are only available for purchase at the tasting room. According to Jim Sampson ±[I PMOI XS LEZI WSQIXLMRK WTIGMEP JSV ZMWMXSVW XLEX ]SY GER´X KIX ER][LIVI IPWI ² %PP FIIVW EVI HSYFPIH ½PXIVIH 8[MWXIH
X is a good community member, treating their own wastewater so they don’t burden the city with the waste. Since the local water is hard, they use reverse osmosis to soften it. They offer 12 oz. bottles and cans and 22-ounce bombers along with ½ and 1/6 sized kegs.The tasting room sells beer seven days a week, Monday-Thursday 1-8 p.m., Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday noon to 6 p.m. Sundays also offers music with a singer/ songwriters series from 2-4 p.m.The relaxed atmosphere provides a great backdrop to simple pleasures, such as sampling great beer.
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Wineries, Breweries & Distilleries Wineries/Orchards Argus Cidery 12345 Pauls Valley Rd off Fitzhugh Rd Austin 512-288-0801 www.arguscidery.com Bell Springs Winery 3700 Bell Springs Rd 830-483-9463 www.bellspringswinery.com
Salt Lick Cellars 18300 FM 1826 Driftwood 512-894-4013 www.saltlickcellars.com
Thirsty Planet Brewing 11160 Circle Dr Austin 512-579-0679 www.thirstyplanet.net
Solaro Estate Winery 12111 Silver Creek Rd 832-660-8642 www.solaroestate.com
Jester King Brewery 13187 Fitzhugh Rd Austin 512-537-5100 www.jesterkingbrewery.com
Westcave Cellars Winery 25711 Hamilton Pool Rd 512-4311403 www.westcavecellars.com
Driftwood Estate Winery 4001 Elder Hill Rd Driftwood 512-858-9667 www.driftwoodvineyards.com
Texas Hill Country Olive Oil Company 2530 W. Fitzhugh 512-607-6512 www.texashillcountryoliveco.com
Duchman Family Winery 13008 FM 150 Driftwood 512-858-1470 www.duchmanwines.com
Breweries Twisted X Brewing 23455 FM 150 512-393-9224 www.texmexbeer.com
Hawk’s Shadow Estate 7500 McGregor Lane 866-551-9463 www.hawksshadow.com
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Distilleries DS Vodka 5258 Bell Springs Rd 512-858-1199 www.drippingspringsvodka.com Deep Eddy Vodka Opening summer 2014 2250 Hwy 290 512-579-0212 Treaty Oak Distilling Co. 16604 Fitzhugh Rd 512-413-1227
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Mercer Street
Mercer Street was the home of WSQI SJ XLI ½VWX FYWMRIWWIW (VMTping Springs ever had. Most were built from the 1870s to the 1940s, and many of the storefronts have remained unchanged for decades or even a century. Thus, Mercer Street is considered one of the oldest and most historic areas in Dripping Springs. In late 2013, the city began the Mercer Street Improvement Project to improve connectivity, mobility, safety and security, which is in the process of completion. 2,650 feet of sidewalk was added, a pedestrian bridge to cross the dripping springs, crosswalks, bicycle racks, benches, streetlights and historic district monument signs.
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Barber Shop Photo by Jaime Molina
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WEMH ±;I LEZI XS I\TPEMR XS TISple all the time that you don’t have to get your hair cut when Next, landscaping, trees and ]SY KS ² historic markers will be added. There are restaurants and ±;I GSYPH RSX FI QSVI I\GMXcoffee shops, a candy shop and ed about what this project means a dance hall among the many JSV SYV GSQQYRMX] ² WEMH (VMTTMRK businesses on Mercer Street. 7TVMRKW´ 1E]SV 8SHH 4YVGIPP ±8LI One business, Garnett’s Prorevitalization of this historic area pane, has some of the most [MPP LEZI E WMKRM½GERX MQTEGX SR direct history in the town. The VIWMHIRXW ERH FYWMRIWWIW EPMOI ² Garnett’s has owned the building The new improvements are since the family ran a blacksmith already having an effect. shop on Mercer Street. ±;LEX MW LETTIRMRK MW XLEX 1IVAlmost every building on the cer Street is turning into a town WXVIIX LEW FIIR VIXVS½XXIH WS GIRXIV ² (VMTTMRK 7TVMRKW :MWMXSVW the history is truly right in front Bureau Director Pam Owens of your eyes. WEMH ±8LIVI EVI FYWMRIWWIW XLEX The Dripping Springs Visitors people can go to in the day or Bureau has a brochure you can the night. It’s turning into an enpickup on Mercer Street that ter tainment district that is family will give you a walking tour of SVMIRXIH ERH JYR JSV EHYPXW ² the history while you walk, eat, One of the more unique build- a shop and, maybe, have a quick ings on Mercer Street is the Barstop at the Barber Shop, so make ber Shop, which is not a barber trip to the Mercer Street Historshop at all. ical District to experience the ±-X´W YRYWYEP XS LEZI E FEV history yourself. GEPPIH XLI &EVFIV 7LST ² 3[IRW MERCER STREET FROM PAGE 25
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Shopping Act 3 Screenprinting 2400B Hwy 290 W 512-607-6559 The Big Drip 310 Mercer St 512-971-3282 Cowgirls & Lace and Le Ragge Ruggs 1111 Hwy 290 W 512-894-0350 www.cowgirlsandlace.com Classic gifts, toys, clothing, upholstery & drapery fabric Dan Tay’s Flowers & Gifts 222 Hwy 290 W 512-858-7625 Rhonda Edwards www.dantays.com Dripping Springs Pharmacy 100 Commons 512-858-7935 Drippin’ with Delights 330 Mercer 512-829-4732 www.drippinwithdelights.com Goodie Two Shoes 400 Old Fitzhugh Rd 512-689-1698 Women’s clothing, shoes & accessories Goodwill Industries 100 Commons Dr Suite 2 512-858-7060 www.austingoodwill.cor Used clothing & household items H-E-B 598 E Hwy. 290 512-858-2972 Hill County Senior Citizens Thrift Store 1310 Hwy 290 W, 512-858-4663 Used clothing & household items The Home Depot 260 E Hwy 290 512-858-5041
Itsy Bitsy Spider Consignment 100 Mercer St Lone Star Gifts 301 Mercer St 512-858-9912 Donna Weekley www.lonestargifts.net Monogramming & Etc 120 Fog Pond 512-894-4061 New Canaan Farms 5916 Hwy 290 W 800-272-5267 www.newcanaanfarms.com Pecans, candies, jellies, gifts Pure Water Stop 100 Mercer St. 512-858-4464 Ranch 2 Runway 27490 RR 12 South 512-858-1070 www.ranch2runway.com Women’s & men’s clothing, boots, accessories Rippy Ranch Supply 345 Mercer St 512-858-4204 Janet Rippy
The Sweet Spot 605 Hwy 290 W 512-922-8345 Candy store Tractor Supply 1711 Hwy 290 W, 512-8585-7229 www.tractorsupply.com Feed, tools, clothing, hardware Valli & Kim 700 West Hwy 290 512-858-4433 www.valliandkim.com Quilting supplies & fabric VIK Jewelers 598 Hwy 290 E 512-858-1234 Vintage Soul 300B Mercer St 512-567-5934 www.vintagesoultx.com Walgreens 27495 RR12 512-829-4716 Whole Pets Market 911 Hwy 290 W 512-858-5400 Pet food and accessories
Robins’s at Rippy’s 365 Mercer St 512-571-2616 Robin Rippy www.robinsclosetds.com Sacred Moon Herbs 305 Mercer St 512-858-7305 Beth Ebbing www.sacredmoonherbs.com Sol’stice Garden Expressions 900 Hwy 290 W 512-569-0175 Sunny Paige 333 Hwy 290 E 512-858-5300 www.sunnypaigedesigns.com Women’s clothing, shoes, accessories, home gifts
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West cave
Prepare yourself for the majestic beauty of one of the Texas Hill Country’s most unique nature preserves.The Westcave Outdoor Discovery Center will leave you breathless with its beautiful preserve on Hamilton Pool Road, just north of Dripping Springs. Expert-guided tours take visitors from an arid savannah through a limestone crevice into a sheltered canyon of lush plant life. At the head of the canyon stands Westcave, with a stunning 40-foot waterfall replenishing the emerald pool below. Visitation to the Westcave Preserve Canyon Trail is by guided tour only to minimize the impact on this beautiful and fragile natural site, though other areas of the park preserve offer self-guided
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Parks Area Parks Hamilton Pool Preserve 24300 Hamilton Pool Rd 512-264-2740 www.parks.traviscountytx.gov Pedernales Falls State Park 2585 Park Rd 6026 off RR 3232 830-868-7304 www.tpwd.state.tx.us Reimers Ranch Park 23610 Hamilton Pool Rd 512-854-7525 www.parks.traviscountytx.gov
Dripping Springs Ranch Park 1042 DS Ranch Rd 512-858-4725 www.cityofdrippingsprings.com Founders Park 480 Founders Park Rd 512-858-4725 www.cityofdrippingsprings.com Founders Park Pool 480 Founders Park Rd 512-858-3021 www.dsisd.txed.net/index
West Cave Preserve 24814 Hamilton Pool Rd 830-825-3442 www.westcave.org
Sports and Recreation Park Sports Park Rd & Rob Shelton Rd 512-858-4725 www.cityofdrippingsprings.com
Local City Parks Charro Ranch Park 22690 FM 150 512-858-4725 www.cityofdrippingsprings.com
Veterans Memorial Park 130 E. Mercer St 512-858-4725 www.cityofdrippingsprings.com
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tours.The Canyon Trail hike is a little less than a mile round trip and takes approximately one hour and 45 30 minutes. Although the upper section of the trail is accessible friendly to wheelchairs and strollers, the lower part of the Canyon Trail, including the waterfall and cave, has some steep and uneven footing steps and is not wheelchair accessible. To maximize each Come early to register EW XSYVW EVI ½VWX GSQI ½VWX WIVZI +YMHIH public tours are available of on Saturdays and Sundays, weather permitting every two hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 10am, 12 p.m. 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.
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Located just a stone’s throw from downtown Dripping Springs on Founder’s Park Rd., the Dr. Pound Historical Farmstead was the residence of one of the founders of Dripping Springs. Physician Joseph Pound and his wife Sarah, along with his sister and her husband, the Mosses, moved from Mississippi and settled on 750 acres.The house was the ¹LYF SJ XLI GSQQYRMX] -X [EW XLI ½VWX WGLSSPLSYWI ½VWX HSGXSV´W SJ½GI ERH circuit riders for the Methodist Church [SYPH TVIEGL LIVI ² EGGSVHMRK XS %RHVIE Larsen, Friends of the Pound House Executive Director.The museum grounds are beautiful and give a glimpse of how the area looked 160 years ago. Part of the present house is the oldest structure in Dripping Springs, but with additions looks quite contemporary. Electricity was added around the 1940’s, but there is still no running water. A cistern located right outside one of the windows made it easy to draw water with a pulley system and not have to go outside. All
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destination for all of the Hill Country. On December 12, the Dr. Pound Historical Farmstead will host Candle Light hopefully will be added in the near future. Christmas, an Old Fashioned Holiday Larsen wishes that the grounds would Delight from 6 to 8:30 p.m., and is open be utilized more and envisions weddings to the public.This family-friendly event and other social events using the facility will feature photos with Santa, crafts for QSVI ±;I [SYPH PSZI TISTPI XS YWI XLI kids, horse-drawn wagon rides and live grounds and for no charge, if they don’t Christmas music. Food and wine will also GLEVKI E JII ² 7LI GSRXMRYIH ±XLI KVSYRHW be available. EVI WS TVIXX] ERH [I´VI GSWX JVMIRHP] ² 7LI They are open every Wednesday hopes that the facility will become the through Saturday, noon through 3 p.m. historic center of the community that is a There is a blacksmith demonstration on POUND HOUSE FROM PAGE 30
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Sols’tice Garden Expressions 900 Hwy 290 West 512-858-7263
Sunset Canyon Pottery 4002 E Hwy 290 512-894-0938 www.sunsetcanyonpottery.com
Dr. Pound Historical Farmstead 570 Founders Park Rd 512-858-2030 www.drpoundhistoricalfarmstead.org
StickHorse Studio By appointment only www.stickhorsestudios.com
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Night sky When you’re traveling to Dripping Springs at night, you might notice something different. It’s a little darker, the sky a little clearer, and according to Mayor Todd Purcell XLEX XLMW ±MW IZMHIRGI XLEX XLI GMX] and people who live in and near the city value the natural environment, including the beauty of the Hill Country and high quality of XLI RMKLX WO] ² In February 2014, Dripping 7TVMRKW [EW REQIH XLI ½VWX International Dark Sky Community (IDS) in Texas. The IDS was conceived in 2001 to recognize communities that had taken extraordinary steps in preserving the natural night. Dripping Springs adheres to the stringent standards of the IDS. ±;I QEHI E GSRWGMSYW IJJSV X many years ago to proactively protect the night sky by creating a lighting ordinance and policy to guide smar t development and improve visibility without creating PMKLX TSPPYXMSR ² WEMH 1E]SV 4YVGIPP According to the city’s website ± W EJIX] IGSRSQ] VIWTIGX JSV our neighbors and preservation of the night sky are the principles governing the Lighting Ordinance of Dripping Springs. In summary, it requires the use of appropriate lighting for the space, enhances XVEJ½G WEJIX] F] TVIZIRXMRK KPEVI and prevents light trespass by requiring that the light be kept on the proper ty it’s intended to MPPYQMREXI ² 8LIVI EVI VIKYPEXMSRW for both residential and commer-
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In order to inform citizens and visitors of this fact and to celebrate their status, on Saturday, March 28 at the Drippings Springs Ranch Park they celebrate their night sky. The city will have fun citizen science activities, exhibits of good lighting for homes and businesses, learn from the pros how to take pictures of the stars, judge the school projects to reduce light pollution, and explore the stars. All this information will be available about the light that’s needed while you reducing glare, saving money, eliminating light trespass, and protecting health and safety. The city’s website has lots of information about the festival at: www.cityofdrippingsprings.com.
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Bell Springs Winery 3700 Bell Springs Road 830-483-9463 www.BellSpringsWinery.com
The Barbershop 207 Mercer 512-829-4636 www.barbershopbar.com
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Events There is something to do every weekend in Dripping Springs, and that’s not a lie.The events center Dripping Springs Ranch Park is
booked every weekend through the fall with events. Check out arts and crafts festivals, gun shows, livestock shows and so much more.
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Photos by Chris Wuestefeld Holiday shopping can be overwhelming and stressful. But in Dripping Springs, it can be a lot of fun.The Hill Country Gift Tour and Christmas on Mercer are two events that are sure to cut down on the items needed on your Christmas gift list. Originally one event, the Hill Country Gift Tour has been so successful it is a holiday event on its own. The Hill Country Gift Tour happens on the day after ±&PEGO *VMHE]² SV 7EXYVHE] 2Svember 29. After a day getting the best of the bargains elsewhere, it is time to have a relaxed day of shopping in a stress-free atmosphere, where locals are friendly and the bargains are to be had with small town ambiance. Over 25 shops will be participating and it is free. According to Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Sherrie Parks, it is a great way ±XS KIX JVMIRHW XSKIXLIV ERH make a day of it by shopping ERH OMGO SJJ XLI WIEWSR VMKLX ² Coupons for numerous local
restaurants are also available. That day, also known as ±7QEPP &YWMRIWW 7EXYVHE] ² MW also one-way to support local businesses that compete with the big box stores. It is one [E] XS WLST ERH ±WXE] LSQI stay local on Saturday and VIWX SR 7YRHE] ² EGGSVHMRK XS Parks. Christmas on Mercer, the large Dripping Springs event that started it all, is in its tenth year. Originally started by Donna Weekly of Lone Star Gifts, a boutique with Texas themed and other gifts and crafts, it grew to where it is now sponsored by the local Lions Club and the City of Dripping Springs. A family event, Christmas on Mercer is now a tradition, the ½VWX 7EXYVHE] MR (IGIQFIV this year December 6, 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Historically there are 80 plus vendors from all over the state with holiday or Texas themed arts and crafts, including cookies, candy, t-shirts, gifts and a lot more. The street is blocked off to XVEJ½G ERH JSV XLI OMHW XLIVI
are pony rides, a trackless train, Santa Claus and an area where children can be watched and safe, while mom and dad can shop. According to Lion Tom Wycoff, ChristQEW SR 1IVGIV ±MW HIWMKRIH XS FI E JEQMP] HE] ² Music is also a big part of the festivities. Local bands and artists perform all day, including kid bands and choral groups singing traditional Christmas carols.Truly a community event, everyone helps out, from the local banks, McDonalds to Home Depot, who builds the musicians’ stage. ±-X MW TEVX SJ XLI LSQIXS[R glue that binds the community. It really brings out the
GSQQYRMX]² SJ (VMTTMRK Springs. Although vendors are GLEVKIH E WQEPP JII MX MW ±RSX really a fund raiser for the Lions Club. It is the communiX]´W FMK IZIRX² JSV XLI LSPMHE]W states Wycoff. %RH EJXIV XLI SJ½GMEP IRH of the events, the festivities move at dusk to the Triangle where the Lions Club and the city’s Christmas tree is lit, where there’s caroling and hot chocolate being served. The Holiday Gift Tour and Christmas on Mercer are two events that help kick off the holiday season with a unique (VMTTMRK 7TVMRKW ¾EZSV ERH will put a smile on your face and give you that holiday spirit. See page 38 for events.
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Photos by Janice Smith Located just about a mile and a half from downtown Dripping Springs is the area’s number one event center, Dripping Springs Ranch Park (DSRP). The newly built center of 166,000 square feet is a magnet for visitors from throughout the state. There is something happening nearly every weekend to draw visitors to Dripping Springs and to showcase the areas many activities. There is something both for popular tastes and also events that are unique that cater to even the most selective tastes. Although ag-
ricultural and equine events head the list of events, there is everything from rainwater conservation to corporate events to a wedding extravaganza. There are also musical events, so check the website for current listings. (drippingspringsranchpark.com) If you are in town for a little get-away from the big city or here just to visit, take time to look at the events that are offered and maybe a trip to the DSRP would be a perfect break from the daily grind. See page 21 for Ranch Parks events.
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Events Rainwater Revival Oct. 25 DSRP www.rainwaterrevival.com
Women’s Club Holiday Bazaar Nov 19 The Terrace Club www.womenofds.com
Hays County 4-H Horse Show Jan 3 DSRP http://hays4-h.blogspot.com/
Empty Bowls Project Nov. 2 Sunset Canyon Pottery www.helpinghands-drippingsprings.org
Hill Country Gift Tour Stop Nov 29 Dripping Springs Merchants www.drippingspringstx.org
Hays County Livestock Exhibitors Horse Show Jan 16-18 DSRP www.hayscountylivestockshow.com
Run by the Creek Nov 2 Creek Road www.runbythecreek.com
Sami Show Dec 6 DSRP www.samishow.com
Hill Country Arts, Crafts & Antique Faire Nov 8-9 DSRP www.texasmarketguide.com
Christmas on Mercer & Town Tree Lighting Dec 6 Historical Mercer Street www.cityofdrippingsprings.com
DS Ag Boosters Fall Classic Nov 14-16 DSRP www.dsagboosters.org
Saxet Gun Show Dec 13 DSRP www.saxetshows.com
Hays County Livestock Show Gala Jan 17 DSRP www.hayscountylivestockshow.com Hays County Livestock Show Jan 21-24 DSRP www.hayscountylivestockshow.com
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Events Wedding Capital of TX Showcase Feb 8 DSRP www.drippingspringstx.org
Texas Night Sky Festival Mar 28 DSRP www.cityofdrippingsprings.com
DSUMC Wild Game Dinner Feb 21 DS High School www.dsumc.org
Hill Country Cutting Horse Show Apr 3-5 DSRP http://www.caqha.com
Saxet Gun Show Feb 21-22 DSRP www.saxetshows.com
Hill Country Olive, Wine & Food Festival Apr 4 Tx Hill Country Olive Co www.texashillcountryoliveco.com
K9 Express Dog Agility Show Feb 27-28 DSRP www.k9x.org Chamber Suits & Boots Community Awards Mar 6 DSRP www.drippingspringstx.org Hill Country Cutting Horse Show Mar 6-8 DSRP www.caqha.com %ULWWDQ\ 7XFN 0HPRULDO %HQHŸW Mar 14 Camp Ben McCulloch www.brittanytuck.com +LOO &RXQWU\ :LOG½RZHU )HVW $UWV Crafts Mar 14-15 DSRP www.texasmarketguide.com Fancy Feathers Poultry Show Mar 21 DSRP www.fancyfeatherstx.org Hays Co 4H Horse Show Mar 21 DSRP http://hays4-h.blogspot.com/ DS Education Foundation Denim to Diamonds Mar 27 DSRP www.dseducationfoundation.org
27th Annual Founders Day Festival Apr 17-19 Historical Mercer Street www.foundersdayfestival.com Saxet Gun Show Apr 17-19 DSRP www.saxetshows.com +HULWDJH *DOD EHQHÂźWWLQJ 'U 3RXQG Farmstead Museum Apr 25 Dr Pound Historical Farmstead www.drpoundhistoricalfarmstead.org Bailey Kay Hutson Bull Ride Apr 25 DSRP www.facebook.com/baileykay.hutson Relay for Life May 2-3 DSRP www.relayforlife.org Ducks Unlimited Annual Banquet May 16 Hog Heaven www.ducks.org/texas/events Stock Horse of Texas Show & Clinic May 15-17 DSRP http://www.stockhorsetexas.org/ Hill Country Cutting Horse Show May 22-24 DSRP http://www.caqha.com
Pound House Windmill Photo by Laura Griffith Memorial Day Service May 25 Veterans Park http://www.post290tx.com/
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Founders Day Festival
The biggest community event of the year in Dripping Springs overtakes downtown with thousands of people for three days every year as the city celebrates and honors the founding of Dripping Springs in style for the Founder Day Festival. This year’s festival will be held on April 17-19. The Mighty Thomas carnival hosts street dances, a cook-off competition, over 150 arts and crafts booths and FYWMRIWW ZIRHSVW EPSRK [MXL XLI ½JXL largest washer pitching tournament in the entire United States. The Founders Day Festival features all the traditional carnival food fair
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including turkey legs, kettle corn, roasted corn, funnel cakes and snow cones among other delicious food items. ±*SSH 6S[² MR XLI GIRXVEP area of the festival also includes vendors with such delights as tacos, sandwiches hot dogs and other delights from local restaurants. The annual cook-off generally has more than 100 teams and a large sampling of brisket, chicken, pork spareribs, beans, salsa and chili. The celebration kicks off with a parade and includes free music and entertainment on two stages starting on Friday evening. The festival is designed to promote cooperation and volunteerism in the
New and Used Bikes Parts and Repairs Founders Day Photo by Cathy Jones community through fun, fellowship and recreation. Founders Day honors the Moss, Wallace and Pound families that founded the community in 1850. The festival is free. For more information, call the Dripping Springs City Hall at (512) 858-4725.
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Dripping with Taste best beverages. At the end of the day, with full bellies and happy faces, guests voted for their 2014 favorites. Don’t miss this ever-growing, annual event in the 2015 season on September 12. You can stay aloft of plans and details all year long on our website - www.drippingwithtaste.com.
Dripping with Taste volunteers Ruth Meek and Laurie Smith Photo by Janice Smith Every September, Dripping Springs host one of the most delectably tempting festivals in all of Texas – Dripping with Taste. 8LI JIWXMZEP MW ½PPIH [MXL HIPMKLXJYP 8I\ER GYMWMRI [MRIW GVEJX brews and more. This year’s festival hosted the largest collection of Texas wines under one roof, while drawing more than 1,500 festival-goers to the Ranch Park Event Center. Providing plenty of indoor space in comparison to years prior, the crowd found their festival niche once indoors. Organizers this year used the spacious event center to create a place for everything and everyone. Food, wine and artisan vendors shared a common space, brewers, musical talent and a cushy cigar room shared another. The festivities poured over into a separate room this year, which housed a diverse and talented collection of Texas liquor distillers and craft cocktail talent. ±- LEZI LEH XLI TPIEWYVI SJ EXXIRHMRK EPP WIZIR (VMTTMRK [MXL Taste events and have to say this last one was the best, so much QSVI VSSQ [MXL E RMGI XVEJ½G ¾S[ ² WEMH IZIRX KYIWX 7XITLERMI Holtzendorf. Local musicians lit up the event with live music the day through while guests tasted small bites and sipped on Texas’
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