Executive Chef Carol Hill...

Executive Chef Carol Hill My first job in High School was working as a Hostess/Waitress at The River House Tea Room in Gruene, Texas.  That was 13 years ago.  Today The River House Tea room has been recognized as one of the top restaurants in the Nation, and my former boss Executive Chef Carol Hill has been awarded San Antonio Chef of the Year, Texas Chef of the Year, and various other honors. I can still remember the...

Touring the Wine Country in Texas?...

So even though I grew up right down the road from Wimberley – I had no idea that the Wimberley Valley is the Sonoma of Texas.  This past weekend Bill Appleman (one of the innkeepers here at Creekhaven Inn) and I went on a tour of the various local wineries. Bella Vista Ranch Our first stop was Bella Vista Ranch.  This small winery is better known locally for their olive orchards.  In fact, when Jack Dougherty first...

Twilight & Tea – A History...

Photo by pareeerica More than anything – I just wanted to get away.  Run away is more like it.  My personal life was a mess – and getting messier every second. My goal was to find a way to combine my love of travel and social media into a project that would give me the flexibility to be creative while at the same time providing me with the opportunity to explore the world and continue to grow my business. I was...