My favorite way to end the year!!! Wether your family sews, felts, makes candles, jewelry or things with wood.. we can’t wait to see your booth at this years fair! I like to do this near Christmas time because I think hand made gifts make the best gifts!

A “handicraft” is something hand made. The over all goal of the Fair, is to empower our children to use their hands to create something beautiful and/or useful. And then therefore, being delighted in the participation of the fair and witnessing the fruits of their labor.

**If a parent happens to have a particular handicraft skill as well, a family booth can have both handicrafts represented.

The location of this years Fair is at our group member Ashley’s family business, 5 Stones Brewery, in New Braunfels off of FM 1863. There is also an artisan coffee house and delicious cafe on site that will be open for business during the event (to the public as well). I linked the website below so you can scope the menu ;)

Basically we will all have little booths set up like a farmers market and we will all get a chance to shop at and support each others booths. For the first 20 families to register a standard 6ft folding table will be provided. Set up will begin at 10:30am and the Fair will run from 11:30am- 1:30pm.

Ps: I will also be inviting other local homeschooling groups to participate :)

Lower Purgatory Creek is a 3.5 moderately trafficked trail located in San Marcos, TX. We will not complete the whole thing. Double check that you are meeting at the trailhead off of Hunter road, as there are many trail heads. Upon arrival we will circle up to chat about nature safety & pray. We will then hike and explore. I like to go at a moderate pace so the older ones do not get bored but not so fast that we miss the little things nature is trying to show us! After the hike we will find a place to sit and fellowship/ free play and have lunch. Please pack water and food for your family as needed.

The really big FolkFest is held in April every year. But, they also have a very similar FREE historical demonstration the second Saturday of every month!!! Rotating demonstrations include blacksmithing, hearth cooking, woodworking, candle dipping, cabin life etc.

It is open from 10:00am -4:00pm so if you can’t make it when we go as a group, definitely go with your family another time!

No meetup today. Enjoy your time with your loved ones and thank a Veteran for their service to this great country!

Such a beautiful, peaceful hike. Last time we found a hidden fort! It ends at the Blue Hole which we can look at but not sure if we can swim in it…It is actually my 35th birthday so I plan on going to lunch after in downtown Wimberly if y’all want to join!

Can NOT wait for this!!! Meet me out at the Richardson Ranch in the Wimberley/ San Marcos area for an epic connection event that I hope will become a Fall tradition!

Beans, no beans, or white chicken chili??? Whatever tickles you're fancy!! Just come with your prize winning dish in hand and we will have a little contest!!! (If you hate cooking but still want to come, no worries, we will put you on cornbread or Frito duty lol).

We will meet up at 6:00pm and eat/ mingle… Sunset is around 7:00pm and then we will be watching the Deep In The Heart, A Texas Wildlife documentary. There will be prizes, yard games & a smores station.

RSVP to Marissa at 386-837-9985 for exact address closer to the date

Its Fall Y’all!!! I know we can get them at HEB but I love going to a family owned patch and getting some beautiful pumpkins in all shapes and colors. Also the photo ops here are adorable just an FYI :)

Meet time is NOW 10AM!!! Contact Erin @ 512-667-0272 for more details and farm directions.

We have the pleasure of exploring this third generation family owned local animal farm. They focus their efforts on raising grass-fed beef, pasture-raised chickens, turkey and eggs.

When you arrive at the farm follow the paved road all the way back and park in front of house with green roof. Farmer Zach will be our guide.

if you want to purchase product after being a cooler with ice!

***VENUE CHANGE*** Apparently Slaughter Trail is partially close right now…. also we have too little girlies birthdays!!! So we have decided to meet a NOON instead and go to The 5 stones brewery/ Kinnor coffee in new Braunfels off of FM 1863 (make sure its the right address before you go there is a glitch in maps) Bring your own picnic lunch (or also there is food there for purchase) and let the kids run around and climb beautiful oaks while we catch up!

Lets explore Martindale! I made the event a little earlier than usual because I would love to grab lunch after in charming downtown :)

**Attention!!!! Venue Change** The previous meet location was Mckinney Falls… however due to it raining this week it is no longer an ideal meet location. So we are pivoting! The new meet location is The Science Mill in Johnson City from 1030-130Ish? The start time is highly encouraged but end time is open ended really, depending on your families size, pace and needs. It is an indoor/outdoor venue so dress accordingly and bring an umbrella just incase. I usually encourage people to pack a lunch but also if it is in your budget, there is this amazing looking “farm fresh” cafe on site called Lady Bird Lane I am definitely going to check out. Please rsvp to Marissa at 386-837-9985 so we can be expecting you. Cost is $11 for ages 18+ and $9.50 for ages 3-17.

https://www.sciencemill.org

I am sooooo excited about this one!!! Some of us have already bought tickets in a bundle to save money but please let us know if you would like to meet us there! Text Marissa at 386-837-9985 We plan on meeting up a little early for lunch and want to leave by 4:00 to beat traffic.

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Let’s have a lake side BBQ y’all!!! Dads welcome! Text Marissa at (386)837-9985 to RSVP and to see what dish you can bring. The location is “comal park” at Canyon Lake.. $5 entrance fee for NB residents. Drive all the way down and park to the right by the playground. Wear water shoes and bring fresh water!!!

There will be no scheduled meet up this week due to the attendance of the Wild+Free conference in Dallas. If you choose to forgo the conference please reach out to the fellow group members for an impromptu outing!

Lower Purgatory Creek is a 3.5 moderately trafficked trail located in San Marcos, TX. We will not complete the whole thing. Double check that you are meeting at the trailhead off of Hunter road, as there are many trail heads. Upon arrival we will circle up to chat about nature safety & pray. We will then hike and explore. I like to go at a moderate pace so the older ones do not get bored but not so fast that we miss the little things nature is trying to show us! After the hike we will find a place to sit and fellowship/ free play and have lunch. Please pack water and food for your family as needed.