Lifestyle April/May 2012

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LIFESTYLE is published bi-monthly by Lifestyle Productions, LLC. No reproduction in any form is authorized without the consent of Lifestyle Production, LLC. 2801 Comanche Trace Dr., Kerrville TX 78028. Printed in the USA. All rights reserved 2012. No responsibility is assumed for unsolicited submissions. Manuscripts, photographs, and other submitted material can be acknowledged or returned if accompanied by a self-addressed, stamped envelope. The content contained does not necessarily reflect the opinions and views of Lifestyle Productions, LLC, or Comanche Trace residents. Lifestyle Productions, LLC assumes no liability for misinformation, omissions, or errors.

What do you envision as the lifestyle of the Texas Hill Country? Do you long for a lazy day overlooking the Guadalupe or Frio rivers, wetting a hook and soaking in the sunshine? Perhaps a day of shopping is in your itinerary, seeking out a remote shop for the perfect pieces to round out your collection. I picture a stroll through a Texas vineyard and an interesting tour of our wineries, or an afternoon of golf on a cool, spring day. Don’t you think it would be great to have a resource for those hidden restaurants, locales and events that the

locals know and love? Your answer is here, in Lifestyle of Comanche Trace and the Texas Hill Country.

There is a mystique associated with our part of the world that appeals to so many, yet remains to be fully revealed. If LIFESTYLE has one mission, it is to reveal the beauty and joie de vivre of the Texas Hill Country landscape, compelling readers to come away with their own experience.

Recently, Comanche Trace formed Lifestyle Productions, LLC to take complete ownership of LIFESTYLE magazine. This issue represents both the inaugural release under the new ownership, and a 2 year anniversary for the magazine.

The vision for LIFESTYLE is to expand throughout the entire Hill Country region, offering you a guide to the best places the Texas Hill Country has to offer. As our market share increases, readership will grow as well, as we expand into local Visitors Bureaus and Chambers of Commerce, hotels, B&B’s, wineries, and the businesses who advertise with us. Though our hope is to draw visitors to our little piece of heaven, we know even the “old settlers” will enjoy seeing familiar faces and places.

So many friends have contributed to the success of our magazine. I cannot close without acknowledging some of them. The members and residents of Comanche Trace are the best we could ever ask for, opening their lives to our readers. The staff of Comanche Trace has remained dedicated to our mission in promoting the best service in the Hill Country. To the Kerrville business community, I cannot thank you enough for supporting us over the years. Finally, I want to thank Ben and Morgan Schooley for their work and dedication to the first 2 years of success of LIFESTYLE. We wish them well. Drew Hand, former Creative Director, has provided a solid foundation and framework to work with.

I look forward to hearing your feedback! As always, we endeavor to bring you a new and different treat with each new issue. I look forward to taking you on this journey with us.

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MeMberSHIp & eveNtS 28

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IN FULL BLOOm Last year at this time there was not a

bluebonnet to be found, but because

of all the healthy rain during the winter,

spring is in full bloom. In 2011 the average

temperature for February was in the 40’s and

so far in 2012 it has been in the 60’s. Once

the ground temperature is 65-70 degrees

Bermuda grass will begin to grow out of the

dormant brown stage and turn the grass to

its natural green color. Scott Parker and his

crew are already out early this year striping

up the greens and fairways and making

Comanche Trace conditions the best in the

Hill Country.

The first big tournament at Comanche

Trace this year will be the PGA Valero Texas

Open Qualifier on April 12th and 16th. The

touring Professionals will be right here at

Comanche Trace just as spring is hitting the

hill country. With the excellent condition of UPDATEGolfBy Tony Johnson


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the bentgrass greens and fairways the

touring professionals will be excited to

play such a caliber club. Last year we had

players like Bob Estes, Blaine McCallister,

Steven Allen, and Rod Pampling playing

here at Comanche Trace. Members will

be allowed to walk to follow any players

on Monday so please come out and

watch some great golf.

Back by popular demand in April and

May is Twilight Couples Golf. Twilight

Couples Golf is for couples to play golf

and have dinner with other couples in a

fun, social environment. It will be held on

Friday evenings at 5 pm on April 20th,

May 11th, and May 20th. Players of all

handicaps are welcome to participate

and I can’t wait to see everyone having

fun and playing some great golf.

We have some great Club events lined

up in the next few months also. The

Brute is a member-member event; two

partners will play 5 nine hole matches

against 5 teams within their flight. It is a

great event to meet new members and

compete against players with your same

handicap level. We also have a ladies

flight competing in the Brute as well.

Please sign up or call the golf shop for

details about this event.

Tony Johnson, PGAHead Golf Professional Comanche Trace

Which aspects of your game matter most for achieving a low score? (And when I say low, I mean low… breaking par low). If you analyze the statistics of all the tournament winners for the year, in professional golf, the stats were amazingly consistent. Driving accuracy was, on average, only about 63%, which is basically 9 out of a possible 14 fairways. Driving distance was not 320 yards; it was on average about 280 yards. The stats become staggering when analyzing how many greens in regulation the players hit, how many putts per greens hit were averaged, how many putts per round were averaged, and how many times a player got up and down for par (Scrambling). Tour winners on average hit about 70% of their greens in regulation which is about 13 out of a possible 18 greens per round. They averaged under 1.7 putts per green hit, averaged 28 putts per round, and finally got up and down 70% of the time for par. Those stats tell us that these players averaged 4.5 birdies per round and 1 bogey per round, with an average score of about 68 each day of the tournament. Staggering! Hitting the ball a long distance is fun and quite sexy, but if you really want to score low you have to focus on hitting greens and making the putt when you have the opportunity. When you play, do whatever it takes to hit more greens in regulation. If you hit 14 or 15 greens in regulation, how bad could your score be? First and foremost you must work harder on learning how to read a putt. Most people’s putting stroke is good enough to putt well, but it is their initial read of the putt that can cause misses or even the dreaded three putt. Finally, learn how to chip it to within at least five feet or closer when trying to get up and down; a five foot putt is easier to make than you think, especially if you have been working hard on your green reading skills. The issue becomes being committed to those areas which can be tedious but very well worth the focus from a scoring perspective. Work hard on this in the off season and be ready for great scores in the spring and summer!!! Tony Johnson, PGAHead Golf Professional Comanche Trace

HOW TO SCORE LOWBy Tony Johnson., PGA


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The EvolutionBefore the early ‘90’s, most golf instructors believed there were three components necessary to build the ultimate golfer: •Instruction •Clubs •MentalCoaching After Tiger’s dynamic play landed him a constant spot on the leader board in the mid ‘90’s, however, that philosophy became more detailed and comprehensive. In addition to the previous standards, 3 more components were added: •ShotMakingSkills •CourseManagement •PhysicalConditioning The instructor and the professional golfer began to realize that all those areas needed to be addressed in order to remain competitive. Maybe most apparent to TV viewers was the changing physique of many tour pros. Suddenly golfers began looking like athletes. Fitness trailers and trainers appeared at each tournament site, and even the more seasoned golfers began to realize the importance of achieving and maintaining a healthy fitness level. Not only did it make walking 18 holes four or five times a week much easier, but a toned body made them better golfers.

Golf fitness Today Through much research involving golf, fitness, and medical professionals, the Titleist Performance Institute has become the go-to source for golf fitness. TPI leads the world in re-search and data on golf fitness, health and swing biomechan-ics. Through their assessment tools, physical limitations are linked to golf swing biomechanics. A golfer’s effectiveness is intricately related to what their body will allow. TPI offers this philosophy of the swing: “We don’t believe there is one way to swing a club; we believe there are an infinite number of ways to swing a club. But we do believe that there is one ef-ficient way for everyone to swing, and it is based on what they can physically do.” TPI also endorses the team approach when it comes to golf training. The best Golf Teaching Professionals are the ones that pay attention not only to their client’s golf swing, but also recognize their client’s physical limitations. If their client can’t physically do what they’re being taught, everyone’s time is wasted. The most effective Golf Pro is one who is cognizant of his client’s physical abilities and limitations. If the Golf Pro is working together with the Fitness Pro, they can coordinate their efforts with the client and focus on those areas that are causing problems in the golf swing, thereby improving the client’s golf game and their physical safety.



Swing fault Examples When I asked the golf professionals at Comanche Trace what is the most common swing fault they see, Over-The-Top was their unanimous answer. To the ama-teur, that means that the downswing is being initiated by the upper body (arms) instead of the lower body (hip turn). The result is that the club is thrown outside of the intended swing plane. This creates a pull if the clubface is square or a slice if the clubface is open. From a physical standpoint, there are several reasons Over-The-Top may occur. The golfer may be unable to separate lower body movement from upper body. They may be lacking core stability that helps maintain posture. Or, their balance is poor, which is essential for proper weight shift. All of these issues can be addressed by the proper exercises, which can greatly reduce, or even eliminate, the swing fault. Another fault often seen by the pros is lack of hip turn, resulting in a sway (moving away from the target on the backswing) or a slide (moving towards the target on the downswing). The ability to shift their weight is re-duced, thereby giving up power and speed in the swing. A physical issue causing the lack of hip turn can be limited internal hip rotation. The inability to separate lower from upper body plays a role, as does lack of strength in the glute (butt) muscles. Again, the proper exercises can improve these problems.

The Solution If golf is your passion, it can be very frustrating to sink dollar after dollar into lessons and equipment changes with little result. Why not try a different approach, and find out if it’s actually your body that’s the missing link? Get a combined evaluation with a golf professional and a TPI fitness professional, and begin the process that links your weaknesses on the golf course to your physi-cal weaknesses. Your time on the range and your time in the fitness center will be focused specifically on your problems.

The Result? A better golf gameA stronger and more flexible bodyThe ability to safely indulge your golf passion for many more years. More information on the PRO-FIT package can be found by calling the Comanche Trace Pro Shop (830) 895-8500 or TPI Fitness Instructor Jane Garbish (830) 370-9905.

JANE GARBISHTPI CERTIFIED FITNESS PROFESSIONAL830-370-9905


Free Masons, Illuminati, Opus Dei – unlike these, Kerrville’s 1st Friday WineShare is not a secret society. There are, however, elements of clandestine activity. About 1,200 folks around Kerrville receive an e-mail two weeks before the event. The e-mail contains information about the location of the event, which wine to bring and who the host will be this month. This information is also posted online at www.storkoptions.net - further evidence that this is an open gathering! Kerrville’s 1st Friday WineShare is a group of people who gather at a different location the 1st Friday of each month with a different wine theme for that month. WineShare has three purposes. 1. Meet new wines 2. Meet new people 3. Meet new organizations in the area.1st Friday WineShare is all about building a sense of community.

meet new wInes Of course no one wants to drink a new wine, most wines need to age. At 1st Friday WineShare, terms like autolysis, carbonic maceration and residual sugar will be heard in some conversations, but phrases like “hey, i like this wine, do you?” are much more common. One host is quoted as saying “we expected a bunch of snoots and had a bunch of hoots!” This event is not a “wine-tasting” it’s WineShare. Everyone brings a glass and each couple brings a bottle of the themed wine, opens it and puts it on the table for all to share. Those who come alone are encouraged to bring a bottle every other month (don’t want to have too much wine at these events). This is a fun way to taste wines you may not have been exposed to before. The wine theme can be anything from “romantic reds” to a very specific grape like chardonnay, but almost anything goes, which means the local beer distributor may bring a new beer brand to hand out for tasting, too.

meet new PeoPle Kerrville’s 1st Friday WineShare includes the greatest demographic variety of people. Everyone from the 20-somethings to the 90-somethings show up to enjoy the new host, location and wine.

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Some real friendships have started at these Friday events and there have even been other social groups started, inspired by 1st Friday WineShare.

meet new organIZatIons If you can call the 100 year old Garrett Insurance Agency new, then all of the locations are new! Guadalupe National Bank is a more recently established financial institution and it was exciting to see them host a WineShare as one of their first public events. At 1st Friday WineShare, charitable organizations, places of faith, non-profits and the arts all are at the front of the line for hosting. There are only twelve 1st Fridays in each year (even leap-year!) And they fill up quickly! To host one of these gatherings, you need a location where a few hundred of your neighbors can stand and talk. Kerrville’s 1st Friday WineShare is all about building a better community. The Chambers of Commerce concentrate on the business community, houses of faith concentrate on the spiritually minded and art galleries provide the aesthetics. 1st Friday WineShare tries to combine all those aspects of the community and bring them together in one monthly event. This is definitely a group of folks you will not meet in any other one location or event. Each month the regulars show up, along with a whole new group of people. The motto for this group is “if you have something more important (or fun) go do it – there’s another WineShare next month and no one’s taking attendance.“ No rsvp, no pressure - just a fun event for people who want to see a great location, meet up with old and new friends and taste new wines. How did it start in Kerrville? Peggy and Gary Stork “stole” the idea from the Edmond, OK, 1st Friday WineShare group, who “stole” it from somewhere on the east coast, who “stole” it from who knows where! The Storks started the Kerrville chapter about seven years ago, with eight people at the Caldwell real estate office. This little gang has really grown! If you’d like to receive monthly emails about 1st Friday WineShare, go to www.storkoptions.net and enter your e-mail address on the home page. You can also find the schedule on this web site. Hope to see you at the next WineShare!


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I was asked to write this column on the

great gourmet finds in the Texas Hill Country.

Believing and being told by others that the

very best food in the hill country is prepared

and served from my own kitchen, I don’t eat

out very often. I plan to write about the hard

to find hill country places for food and drink

items to enhance your meals at home. We will

tour the cheese makers, artisan bakers, our

abundant wineries, butcher shops, specialty

markets, delis, farmer’s markets and cooking

schools scattered about the hills and maybe a

few more of my favorites across the USA. And,

we will visit a few interesting restaurants that

offer something worth the drive to eat there. So who am I? I am a native Texan who

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By Don Grogg

FOOD & WINE

moved from Houston to Kerrville a couple of years ago with my wife, Donna to build the house of our dreams. It’s called Monte San Quirico. It is a very rustic yet with modern features, Tuscan Villa on a hilltop with a full Viking restaurant kitchen and a 1600 bottle wine room. We sold our industrial equipment company and I have agreed to work for the new owners as a peddler for a few more years. We also owned a similar company in northern California in the 1990’s and I spent more time than I should have exploring the wine valleys discovering food and wine. My interest in cooking began when I was a teenager when my mother went to work. Not liking meals frozen in aluminum foil, I took a real interest in cooking. I was tutored by my German aunt and grandmother since there was no Cooking Channel back then. Since my wife and I married in 1969, I have been the only cook in our kitchen. She cleans up after me very well. As a bit of a joke, for Christ-mas one year, our insurance agent gave me an eight week evening cooking school taught by famous res-taurateur, Tony Vallone. Food and drink would never be the same for me again. Tony taught me of the simple ways to make gourmet food and gave me a newfound appreciation of wine. I have also partici-pated in cooking classes by teaching chef Mary Nell Reck and other Houston chefs and food educators. I have taken hands-on Food Enthusiast courses at the Culinary Institute of America (the original CIA) in the Napa Valley and most recently at their new location in San Antonio. I am also working towards my certi-fication as a CIA Certified Wine Professional. I was also a partner in an in ill-fated restaurant in Cabo San Lucas on the tip of the Baja Peninsula for a couple of years. But that story would take an entire column or two. Enough about me, let’s go exploring on our first Enthusiast visit. It was strange visiting Bending Branch Winery for the first time, since my wife and I almost bought the property for our residence before deciding on building in Kerrville. Bending Branch Winery is a few

miles southwest of Comfort Texas at 142 Lindner Branch Trail. Most GPS’s actually can find them. Bending Branch is owned and operated by Dr. Bob Young, a retired MD and now a University of Cali-fornia Davis educated, certified winemaker and his wife Brenda. Bob and Brenda are teamed with their daughter, Alison and her husband, John Rivenburgh who is the Director of Wine and Vineyard Opera-tions. Bob and John’s wines are made from grapes not commonly known to most Texas drinkers. The tasty reds include the delicious Tannat, inky Petite Sirah, and a Portuguese variety called Souzao. They also make some very interesting whites of zesty Picpoul Blanc, crisp Vermentino and a very Chardonnay-like, Roussane. Roussanne was said to be Thomas Jefferson’s favorite wine. All of the wines are great for quaffing by themselves or pairing with food. Bend-ing Branch wines are a pleasure to serve with meals at my house. The wines are very limited in production. So the best and maybe only way to have some is to join one of their wine clubs to insure you will get at least a few bottles of each vintage. Members also get a winery tour and maybe an interesting barrel sample or two. Bending Branch has some fourteen interesting varietals of grapes in the vineyards between the tasting room and the winery. They are also sourc-ing grapes from California and from Brownfield and Plains, Texas west of Lubbock. Bending Branch offers one of the most enjoyable tastings in the hill country. They have a comfortable air-conditioned tasting room with knowledgeable smiling servers and a large outside tasting patio and picnic area.

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One cannot describe the undeniable beauty of Comanche Trace without mentioning the splendor of its golf course! It’s hard to beat laughing with friends on a sunny day in the Hill Country while playing a relaxing game of golf. And the Comanche Trace Lady 9’ers take full advantage.

Founded only a few years ago, the Lady 9’ers organization is open to

beginning as well as experienced golfers who choose to play nine holes,

instead of 18. While the primary goal is to improve their golf game, the

group is so much more! They meet officially on Thursday mornings to

play nine holes, occasionally enjoying a scramble or a shamble, just for

fun. Tuesday morning is practice

day. After golf, it’s not unusual

to find many of the Lady 9’ers

having lunch in the Pinnacle Grill,

discussing scores, empathizing

about common frustrations, and

celebrating successes of the round.

In fact, the Lady 9’ers have their

very own lunch menu.

Current membership includes 39

women who have played golf for as

little as a year or as long as 43 years

and everything in between. Being

the proud owners of over 150 pairs

of golf shoes, 750 golf clubs, and

2000 golf balls of assorted brands

and colors, it is not surprising that the Lady 9’ers help support the golfing

industry. Lady 9’ers have left their “mark” on the fairways and greens of

such illustrious golf courses around the world as St. Andrew’s in Scotland,

Ballybunion in Ireland, Pebble Beach, Wailea Gold, Hilton Head, La Quinta,

Jackson Hole, and Pinehurst. Two members have had the pleasure of

shaking Arnold Palmer’s hand and another to be told by a caddy at St.

Andrew’s that “there was a golfer just struggling to get out.” Also, three

members proudly boast of getting the elusive “hole-in-one” and another

hit an “eagle”… in a tree, that is!

Continually striving to improve their game, help is sought from

spouses (one a former PGA pro) and also the Comanche Trace (CT) Golf

Pros who offer boot camps, clinics, and lessons in which the Lady 9’ers

eagerly participate.

Creativity, enthusiasm, camaraderie,

and joie de vivre are most evident in

the many different types of golfing

events enjoyed throughout the

year. Past events include a Spring

Easter Egg Scramble complete with

colored eggs hidden on the fairways,

decorated carts, members wearing

bunny ears and Easter bonnets. All of

this followed by a potluck brunch. The

Valentine scramble and dinner kept

everyone guessing, trying to identify

wedding photos of members (in their

younger years) and then playing the

“Not So Newly Wed Game.” The

two-day Sadie Hawkins golf event brought much laughter as Sadie had

to catch her man (after a blind draw) for the nine-hole tournament the

next day. The Senoritas Fiesta, complete with strolling mariachis and a

carnival of golfing games such as Frijole-in-One and Handicap Hombre,

tested golfing techniques on a beautiful spring evening in the Hill

Country. Members won’t soon forget the elegant evenings of dancing

and enchantment at the annual signature event. Last year’s theme,


“Springtime in Paris,” transformed the Vista Room at Comanche

Trace into a romantic Parisian street café. Lady 9’er artists and

decorators created a charming ambiance complete with its own

Montmartre walk and French champagne.

The kickoff for 2012 was a potluck luncheon and white elephant

gift exchange at the home of a member. So far this year, the Games

Committee has planned special golf games for the first six months

which include Leap to 150, created especially for leap year; a St.

Patrick’s Day game, Luck of the Irish; Bunny Brunch and Flower

Power Golf (an event with spouses). A short-game clinic with CT

Pros has also been scheduled. Throughout the year, birdies, chip-

ins, eagles, holes-in-one, and scores under 50 are tracked. These

individual accomplishments are recognized with awards presented

at the annual year-end luncheon.

To date, the most important and meaningful golfing event the

Lady 9’ers have undertaken was the 2011 inaugural Rally for the

Cure. Collaborating with both the LGA (Ladies’ Golf Association)

and the MGA (Men’s Golf Association), over $10,000 was raised

for breast cancer research. This important fundraiser (held at the

Clubhouse) included a golf tournament, lunch, and a silent auction.

Because of its overwhelming success, Rally for the Cure is now on

the annual Comanche Trace calendar of events!

Lady 9’ers have competed in various CT golf events such as

Couples Twilight Golf, the Big Cup Member/Member tournament,

the Sparkler Golf tournament and the Kings and Queens Couples

Member/Guest event. Though fair weather is always preferred,

100-degree heat or a day with near-freezing wind chill does not

deter the more hearty members from playing.

Comanche Trace Lady 9’ers hail from across the United States

– as close as Texas and as far as Idaho, Florida, the Northeast,

and Iowa. Proud grandparents of over 100 potential golfing

grandchildren, some of whom participate in Kid Comanche, not

only love their grandchildren, but also their pets and grandpets.

The Westminster Best In Show is not too far a cry for a ribbon-

winning puppy who is being shown by a Lady 9’er member. In the

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broader community, individually Lady 9’ers are involved in the

Canine Literacy program, Bark for Life (one member is the CT Team

Leader), pet therapy, and the Freeman Fritz animal shelter. The first

Comanche Trace Bow Wow Bash is currently being planned by two

of their very own.

This diversified group of executives, professionals, mothers, and

grandmothers possesses a multitude of talents. They are musicians,

singers, quilters, ice skaters, painters, photographers, gardeners,

hikers, cross-stitchers, chefs, snow skiers, dancers, birders, Master

Naturalists, and rock collectors. They have competed in (and

completed!) a triathlon and hiked through many national parks –

even Preikestolen in Norway. Whether dancing with Patrick Swayze,

shaking hands with Arnold Palmer, being photographed with Troy

Aikman, or appearing on the front page of the Kerrville Daily

Times, several Lady 9’ers have had their moments with the stars. In

addition, members participate in many CT activities such as Topless

Convertible car outings, Bridge Club, Garden Club, Road Rallies,

Mahjongg, Book Club, and neighborhood bible study groups.

Volunteerism and community involvement extends to people

and the environment outside the Comanche Trace community.

Many local organizations receive countless hours of dedication

from members on an individual basis. Some Lady 9’ers chair or are


on the boards of local groups such as KPAS, Arcadia, Kerrville

First United Methodist Church, Kerrville Presbyterian Church,

Community Foundation, Riverside Nature Center, Hill Country

Chorale, KACC, Hill Country Cares, and the Symphony of the

Hills. Habitat for Humanity, the VA Hospital, the Salvation Army

Kroc Center, Raphael Community Clinic, UGRA River Clean

Up, Cailloux Foundation, Schreiner University, the Red Cross,

Christian Women’s Job Corps, NODA, Meals On Wheels,

Hospice, AARP Tax Preparation, and Tivy PTO are only some

of the organizations to which members have made deep

commitments and contributions. They are also mentors and

tutors in the local schools.

Extremely active within the CT community as well, Lady 9’ers

help organize many CT activities including the Christmas Cart

Parade and the Annual HOA Residents Party. When help is

needed, the Lady 9’ers overwhelmingly step up to the task.

Recently, a call to action was put out to the Lady 9’ers for

assistance with the MGA’s Wounded Warrior event. In the blink of

an eye, two sub-committees of Lady 9’ers were formed and the

jobs were enthusiastically undertaken. Along with the LGA and

the MGA, the Lady 9’ers are represented on the Comanche Trace

Board of Governors.

In times of need or celebration, the Lady 9’ers take care of their own

members. Always demonstrating a strong sense of fellowship through

its unique Caring Committee, members reach out to other members

who may be experiencing a joyous event, a sorrow, or an illness.

Since its official inception in the fall of 2009, the Lady 9’ers

have enjoyed a rapid growth in membership. Providing a warm

and inviting milieu, the Lady 9’ers offer an entrée into the golfing

community at Comanche Trace for newcomers and beginning

golfers. Golf, fellowship, and camaraderie have brought these

women together creating a sisterhood that many members say is

unparalleled to anything they’ve ever experienced.

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Where can you go in the Texas Hill Country to see a New York/Chicago/Vegas type show? Sixty five lucky Comanche Trace members discovered the answer to this question, when they attended a fantastic musical medley show at Rockbox in Fredericksburg on Friday, February 24th. The talent level of the eight perform-ers may be the best kept secret in the Hill Country. Transported in luxurious comfort by travel coach while sipping Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay wines, veteran and new members renewed old friendships and made new ones. Music from the 40s to the 80s rocked the auditorium and had members clapping their hands, stomping their feet, and reminiscing about yesteryear. Not only was

the music and singing of big time production quality, but several performers amazed the audience with their imitations of stars like Bette Midler, Roy Orbison, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, and John Denver to name a few. What is even more phenomenal is that this group puts on a different show every weekend for 50 weeks of the year. Many members who attended are all ready season ticket holders to Rockbox. After this evening, several more were joining them and everyone agreed they would be back again. To say that you should not miss another oppor-tunity to attend this member event would be an understatement.

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Almost 100 area sweethearts gathered at Coman-che Trace on Valentine’s Day to celebrate their lives together. Love and friendship filled the air as all en-joyed a sumptuous dinner followed by dancing to DJ Jake St. Pierre. This year’s group doubled last year’s attendance, and it looks like Valentine’s Day is fast becoming the most popular date night of the year at Comanche Trace. Just check out these great photos



The wine flowed and conversation was stimulating as hundreds of Comanche Trace members and Kerrville residents made new friends under a beautiful Hill Country Tuscan sky. Due to the incredible success of last year’s event, the March 1st Friday Wine Share was once again hosted by Comanche Trace. The setting easily could have been in Italy or France, but was actually along side the shimmering waters of the Comanche Trace lake. Comanche Trace members and residents enjoyed the opportunity to share their unique lifestyle and setting with fellow Kerrville residents. Several members took the opportunity to commute to and from the Wine Share in their golf carts, thus emphasizing just one of the features of life at Comanche Trace.

After an hour of renewing old friendships and making new ones, almost 175 chose to continue the evening at the 1st Friday Wine Share After Party. An Italian themed dinner was highlighted by several Chef Pasta Stations and additional Italian wines. DJ-Jake St. Pierre provided dinner background music and then got many dancing to his wide variety of musical fare. Thank you to Gary & Peggy Stork for bringing the 1st Friday Wine Share to Comanche Trace once again. We are proud to have hosted this event, and anticipate that it will become an annual event. With such a great turnout and positive reactions from those attending, our cup truly runneth over!

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Harkening back to the flamboyant and wild lifestyle

of the roaring 20s, Comanche Trace members donned

their flapper dresses and gangster pin-stripped suits and

fedoras to celebrate the Comanche Trace Spring Member

Mixer. Although Al Capone and Bugs Moran were not

in attendance, there were plenty of Comanche Trace

gangsters and their molls to take their place. All “pieces”

had to be checked at the door. Adversaries maintained

their decorum, and a fun night was had by one and all.

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omanche Trace offers more than 10 locations throughout the club and property to host your special event. From intimate luncheons to banquets of up to 200, we’ll provide a custom menu and superior service to make your occasion the best.

Our dedicated staff looks forward to hosting your upcoming event and exceeding your expectations. With our breathtaking Hill Country views and our commitment to excellence, you are sure to find Comanche Trace the perfect venue for your special event. We look forward to making this a stress-free and exciting experience for you and your guests.

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Comanche Trace is happy to announce that we are in the planning stage of an Italian Hillside Village neighborhood in our growing community. Because the Texas limestone hills and landscape are a lot like the Tuscany region of Italy, the plan is to incorporate some of the “Dream Life” elements of that lifestyle. The name we have chosen for this neighborhood is Sogni della Vita which means “Dream Life” in Italian. It is our plan to bring this dream to life. Picture hills, trees, dramatic views – sitting by the pool enjoying a glass of wine that was bottled only a short distance away. Did you know the Texas Hill Country is one of the fastest growing wine regions in the country and Comanche Trace is in the very heart of the Hill Country? We have engaged architect Garrett Harmon to design both the site and the house plans. You can even have Garrett bring your own Tuscan dream to life if you wish to have a unique plan within the Italian Hillside Village. Garrett has designed many of the custom homes scattered throughout our estate neighborhoods. The conceptual rendering for Sogni della Vita was provided by Garrett whose firm is Harmon Taylor Architects.

We are planning homes in the 2800-3200 sq. ft. range and pricing for the villas will start in the $600’s including the lot. The neighborhood will have its own exclusive pool and cabana. The goal is a truly unique and quality neighborhood with that Italian Hillside flair. The vistas from these lots will be some of the best in Comanche Trace. The location above our beautiful Championship Golf Course will only enhance the hill country views. The Clubhouse view is pretty special from this spot too. This gated enclave will have only 21 lots. The lots will be reserved on a “first come, first served” basis. To reserve a lot will require that you fill out a reservation form and a deposit of $10,000. Deposits are fully refundable until such time as the final plat is recorded. Our sales staff will be happy to tell you more about Sogni della Vita. Contact Stacy Stavinoha or Stephanie Clifton at Comanche Trace (830) [email protected]@comanchetrace.com

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2955 DRY HoLLoW3 bedrooms plus office nook, 2 1/2 baths, 2 car garage plus cart garage.Approx. 2765 square feetPrice:$479,000

Located on a quiet cul de sac, this spacious home overlooks beautiful views of the golf course and the surrounding hill country. Tile and beautiful wood floors throughout along with high ceilings and a stone fireplace gives this home true elegance. A spectacular master suite with separate sink areas and two clos-ets adds to the great floorplan and function this home provides. The guest bedrooms are large and could be put to use as a nice craft room or additional office space. Enjoy relaxing on the back patio of this quiet and elegant home.

3121 MULLIGAN WAY3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths,2 Car Garage, plus Golf Cart Garage.Approx. 2418 square feetPrice:$429,000

This home features an open kitchen, breakfast room, and large stone wood-burning fireplace. Covered porch and patio may be accessed from great room or master bedroom. Master suite has large tub, separate shower, and closets. Floors are tile throughout, except for bedrooms which are carpeted. Kitchen has granite counter tops and knotty al-der cabinet. Ceiling fans in great room, master bedroom, and on patio. The views of the golf course are spectacular!

3157 DoUBLE EAGLE3 bedrooms, 3 baths, 2 car garage plus cart garage.Approx. 2690 square feetPrice:$539,000

This classic Hill Country home was built for the 2009 Tour of Homes and then used as a model home for 18 months - It is brand new! Located on the golf course with fabulous views. Wonderful stone fireplace in the great room. Beau-tiful kitchen with natural alder cab-inets, organic granite countertops, large island and eat-at counter. Lovely master suite with a jetted tub and granite countertops. The upstairs guest suite has a spacious bedroom with walk-in closet and bath. The views from the upstairs veranda are spectacular!

3801 CLUB HoUSE RoAD, VILLA No. 43 Bedrooms, 2 1/2 Baths,1 Car Garage, plus Golf Cart storageApprox. 2000 square feetPrice:$325,000

Light and airy villa located in gaited neighborhood of 18 villas. Beautiful Tuscan style, tile roof, fireplace in great room, and large dining room for gatherings of family and friends. Master suite is large, jacuzzi tub and large shower in master bath. Lots of architectural detail, including hand troweled wall finish, and double crown moulding.

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2820 RoCK BARN2 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2 car garageApprox. 1660 square feetPrice:$275,000

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2793 INDIAN WELLS2 bedrooms plus study2 baths, 2 car garageApprox. 1914 square feetPrice:$269,000

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For a couple committed to long distance running, getting on a bike was like a vacation! While running is a constant state of high intensity, biking only becomes intense when hills are involved. When we initially started biking, it was in the Arlington-Fort Worth area on hybrid bikes – relatively flat terrain on very easy to ride bicycles. It was a great way to explore the area. When Gary and I moved to Kerrville, though, we discovered that the nicely paved off-road trails we were accustomed to riding weren’t here. If we wanted our new hobby to flourish in the Hill Country, we would be forced to ride on the roads. While Gary was used to that, it took me a little time to warm to the idea. But I wanted to keep riding, so we changed our comfy hybrids to road bikes, got just the right clothes, and off we went! And we’re so glad we did! I can’t think of a better way to see this beautiful part of the country than on a bike. The vistas are breathtaking at times and things that pass so quickly in an automobile are seen and appreciated on a bike. Is it a good workout? Absolutely! They don’t call it the Hill Country for nothing! Successfully climbing the hills takes patience and practice, but it does become easier with training. I always tell myself that the downhill is just ahead! One of our favorite rides is from Comanche Trace to Comfort. There are various routes to take, some along Highway 27 for a 40 mile ride, or we can take the less trav-eled, but much more scenic (and hilly) routes which stretch it to 50 miles. The highlight of the day, though, is a mid-ride stop at High’s Café and Store for a little rest, a bite of lunch and a great cup of coffee. The owners and staff know us as the “biking couple” and we always feel welcomed and refreshed after a little sit on their inviting patio. The passion we feel for riding has led us to continue to pursue new goals. For two years we’ve raised money for and participated in the MS Ride to the Alamo, a two day ride from San Antonio to New Braunfels and back. Completing the 160 miles (including a 100 mile century ride on day one!) was a huge accomplishment, but not as fulfilling as raising over $4,200 for Multiple Sclerosis research and patient care. Seeing riders along the way who have MS put our momentary discomfort in a much different perspective. We’re riding as much as we can – because we can. It’s put us out of our comfort zone at times, but we so appreciate the opportunity to continually experience the breeze in our face and explore the new vistas. See you on the road!

Enjoy amazing vista views of the Texas Hill Country while you dine on signature dishes prepared by our talented culinary team. Our casual and fi ne dining restaurants offers an experience like no other in Kerrville. (Open to the public).

The Pinnacle Grill - Casual DiningEnjoy traditional favorites along with southwest specialties. Offering burgers, signature soups and salads, pasta dishes, steaks and more in a golf club casual atmosphere. Check out the NEW Lunch and Dinner menus! The Trophy Room - Fine DiningTo elevate your dining experience, we offer "After Five" dining in the Trophy Room. Choose from a variety of upscale dishes in a casual but refi ned setting with hill country views at every angle.

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Hi, my name is Molly and I’m a Labradoodle, part

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dad. Of course I love my mom too because she

talks to me all the time and she throws the ball for

me every night. Then there’s my sister, Sam. I can’t

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