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WILLIAMSON COUNTY TEXAS

EditorsLetter

There’s something special about local businesses. It’s the kind of special you can’t mass produce or ship overnight. It lives in the handshakes, the handwritten thank - you notes, and the stories behind the storefronts. In Williamson County, local businesses are built on pride, grit, creativity, and a whole lot of heart. And we couldn’t be more honored to share their stories in The Scout Guide Wilco.

This inaugural volume is a love letter to the people who make our community what it is. The dreamers who took the leap. The doers who stayed the course. The businesses that don’t just serve a market but shape a place.

Texas has always known the value of independence and hospitality, of doing things with intention and doing them well. The Scout Guide Wilco was created to celebrate the very best of local beautifully, thoughtfully, and with purpose.

My hope is that this guide becomes more than something you flip through. My hope is that it becomes something you keep, share, and return to when you are looking for inspiration, connection, or a reminder of just how special our community truly is.

Thank you to the business owners who trusted us with their stories, to the photographers and designers who helped bring this vision to life, and to you for choosing to shop local, think local, and love where you live.

Here’s to community. Here’s to connection. And here’s to the beginning of something really good.

With gratitude,

ERIKA WATERS Editor Owner

Paige Pullen Owner

Wedding, Branding, & Lifestyle Photographer

Now Booking Texas & Beyond for 2026 & 2027

cristinapruittphotography.com i cristinapruittphotography

FOR A CAUSE Scouting

Since 1966, Hope House in Liberty Hill, Texas, has been a sanctuary for profoundly disabled children. We provide a loving, supportive home in an environment where each child receives individualized care, ensuring they thrive in body, mind, and spirit.

At Hope House, our mission is to provide the best possible life for children and adults living with profound intellectual disabilities. We don’t exist to simply keep people alive; we exist to help them truly live. Every day, we ask a bold question: How good could life get? From building homes that feel like home, to offering the most specialized care, to hiring and equipping caregivers who become like family we’re relentless in our pursuit of joy, dignity, and belonging. Our residents are not hidden away; they are seen, celebrated, and included as bright lights in our community.

DAVE GOULD Executive Director

SCAN TO JOIN OUR STORY

TIFFANY WHEELER Founder & Lead Designer

Michael Walton Owner

COFFEE DATES

FORREST COFFEE HOUSE forrest.coffee i forrestcoffeetx

LAMPPOST COFFEE lamppost.coffee i lamppost.coffee

PAN TOSTADO CAFÉ i pantostadocafe

PURELY PROVISIONS purelyprovisions.com

JUNIPER COCKTAILS & KITCHEN

junipergtx.com i junipergtx

THE GOLDEN RULE goldenrulegtx.com i goldenrulegtx

WISH KITCHEN + BAR wishkitchenandbar.com i wishlhtx

BEFORE 2 PM

DAHLIA CAFE dahliacafe.com i dahliacafetx

ENCANTADA encantadagtx.com i encantada gtx

GOODFOLKS

goodfolksgtx.com i goodfolksgtx

MONUMENT CAFE themonumentcafe.com i monumentcafe

SWEET LEMON KITCHEN sweetlemonkitchen.com i sweetlemonkitchengtx

TEXAS HONEY HAM COMPANY texashoneyham.com i txhoneyham

WATERING HOLES

LIBERTY HILL BEER MARKET beermarket512.com i beermarket512

MESQUITE CREEK OUTFITTERS

mesquitecreekoutfitters.com i mesquitecreekoutfitters

LOCAL

PIZZA

BAHLER STREET bahlerstreet.com i bahlerstreet

OBSIDIAN BREWERY obsidianbrewery.com i obsidianbrewery

TONY C’S COAL FIRED PIZZA tonycs.com i tonycspizza

BBQ AGAPE BBQ agapebbq.com i agapebbq

SOUTHSIDE MARKET & BARBEQUE southsidemarket.com i southsidebbq

THE SALT LICK BBQ saltlickbbq.com i saltlickbbq

SPECIAL OCCASION

CITY POST CHOPHOUSE citypostchop.house i citypostchop

FARMERS COMMONS thevineyardatflorence.com i farmerscommons

GEORGIE’S georgiesgtx.com i georgiesgtx

LA RIV larivkitchen.com i la riv georgetown

THE GROVE WINE BAR & KITCHEN grovewinebar.com i grovewinebar

THE STANDARD ON VAUGHAN thestandardonvaughan.com i the standard on vaughan

Photos by: Asti Messer; Artist Couple LLC; Kieran Reeves Photography

Sarah Rice-Maldonado Owner & Principal Designer

Heaven McSkimming Interior Designer

TABATHA HAVELKA Owner & Designer

EMBER SHERMAN OWNER

Aesthetic Dentistry of Georgetown

Anna Kraft Fine Art

Blingle Premier Lighting

City Post Chophouse

Cooper Wilson, All City Real Estate

Cristina Pruitt Photography

Ember Sherman

Hivehouse Co.

Hope House

Infinite Hitting

June + Mae Co.

Kari Coffey Coaching

Linda Burns, Christie’s International Real Estate

Magnolia Realty

Mount Orthodontics

Red Bird Mercantile

Sagen Kmeić, His & Heirs Collective Real Estate

Salt + Light Salon Georgetown

Sarah Rice Design

Southern Flor Co.

Strength & Dignity Wellness

Texas Custom Turf

The Aesthetic Edit

The Globe Theatre

The Living Room

The Standard on Vaughn

Turner Commercial Properties

Union Merchant

Vista Family Eye Care

Wildflower Orthodontics

Your Concierge Austin & Property Management

Cooper Wilson Realtor

Gus

Chief Turf Testing O cer

WOMEN to WATCH

KELLI KATZMAN Co - Owner, Blingle

DATA-DRIVEN HITTING DEVELOPMENT FOR BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL ATHLETES

Executive Coaching | Corporate Workshops

1:1 and Group Coaching & Mentorship Programs

Business Consulting | Succession Planning

Maternity Transition Programs

Navigate motherhood & career with intention. Supporting working moms and organizations to navigate the space between career ambition and motherhood, providing clarity, strong boundaries, and confidence to build a life that truly fits.

karicoffey.com | i karicoffey

KARI COFFEY Founder

Angela Dean

Cayce Riggen

Liz Co - Owner

Giselle Co - Owner

SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS DOING BIG THINGS

Helping you discover and connect with local businesses in Williamson County and across the country. Visit our website to learn more.

SCOUTED SIPS

Williamson County is home to distilleries, wineries, breweries, and coffee roasters worth writing home about. Whether you’re in the mood for an iced coffee or a cocktail, here are some of the Wilco drinks we love.

PERKY BEANS

COFFEE & PB CAF É

A Leander favorite, Perky Beans is a local go-to for some of the tastiest coffee in Wilco. Check out “The Boss” (Editor’s tip: order it with almond milk), or take home a bag of beans to make coffee at home.

perkybeanscoffee.com i perkybeanscoffee

RED HORN COFFEE HOUSE & BREWING CO.

Red Horn Coffee House and Brewing Co. is home to “good coffee, good beer, and good vibes.” Whether you’re looking for a morning pick-me-up or an end-of-day wind-down, you’ll find it at their locations in Cedar Park and Georgetown.

redhornbrew.com i redhornbrew

BARONS CREEK TASTING ROOM

Barons Creek Vineyards brings a taste of the Texas Wine Country to the historic square in Georgetown. Choose from crisp whites to full-bodied reds and everything in between. Enjoy a tasting with friends, or grab a bottle to enjoy.

baronscreekvineyards.com i baronscreekwine

*All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. No affiliation or endorsement is implied.

FIRE OAK TEXAS BOURBON

Distilled just outside of Liberty Hill, Fire Oak Texas Bourbon is a sure hit for every bourbon lover.

Fire Oak Bourbon Lemonade

- 2oz Fire Oak Texas Bourbon

- 4 - 6oz lemonade (adjust to taste)

- 1 fresh lemon wedge for garnish

Fill a mason jar with ice. Pour in bourbon and top with lemonade. Stir gently and garnish with a fresh lemon.

fireoakdistillery.com i fireoakdistillery

DOS CUERNOS TEQUILA

Local owners founded Dos Cuernos to capture the essence of family and friendship through their love of tequila.

The Scout Guide Margarita

- 2oz Dos Cuernos Reposado Tequila

- 1oz freshly squeezed lime juice

- ½ oz orange liqueur

- ½ oz agave syrup

Mix and serve over ice in a Tajín-rimmed glass!

doscuernostequila.com i doscuernostequila

OLD POST FASHIONED

The Old Post Fashioned is house - made and on - tap exclusively at City Post Chophouse. This local favorite features Four Roses Bourbon, Angostura aromatic and orange bitters, and Liber & Co. Caramelized Fig Syrup for a smooth finish.

The Old Post Fashioned is available at the bar, in the main dining room, and in the Brass Peacock.

citypostchop.house i citypostchop

KATIE CASTILLO, PT, DPT, LAT, ATC Founder & Pelvic Floor Therapist

LEAH CIPOLLA, OTR /L Pelvic Floor Therapist

Dr. Mark Duncan

Dr. Chandler Herman

Dr. Devin Tompkins

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