Arrive To: Meet and Greet reception in hotel meeting room at 4:30 pm

Dinner: Catered dinner at hotel

Evening: Presentation by local geologist and local master naturalist: An introduction to the Hill Country

Lodging: Inn on Barons Creek

Meals Included: Dinner

Breakfast: Breakfast at hotel. Typically a selection of eggs, sausage, biscuits & gravy, waffles, cereal, fruit, toast, juice, and coffee.

Morning: Presentation on wildflowers with master naturalist followed by a drive through the scenic countryside to see some spectacular wildflowers in bloom. Photographic opportunities abound with fields of vibrant color. See the Texas Bluebonnet, Indian Paintbrush, White Prickly Poppy and much more.

Lunch: A chance to taste the flavor of the Hill Country at a local restaurant

Afternoon: Guided tour of Grape Creek Vineyard; meet the vintners and gain an understanding of the production process. Tour the first underground wine cellar in the Pedernales River Valley. Enjoy a wine tasting while taking in spectacular views of the the rolling hills and natural landscape of the area.

Dinner: Sample some traditional German food.

Evening: Meet with local historian and hear about the early settlers of Fredericksburg, Texas

Lodging: Inn on Barons Creek

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Breakfast: Breakfast at hotel. Typically a selection of eggs, sausage, biscuits & gravy, waffles, cereal, fruit, toast, juice, and coffee.

Morning: Riverside Nature Center is located in the heart of Kerrville on the Guadalupe River This former small farm has been transformed into an urban wildlife and native plant sanctuary with a unique arboretum hosting over 140 species of trees as well as cacti, glorious wildflowers, shrubs, native grasses, birds, insects and other animals. Meandering walking trails lead you through the Nature Center and down to the banks of the beautiful Guadalupe River.

Lunch: Enjoy a Mexican Fiesta lunch

Afternoon: A photographic experience awaits at the Wildseed Farm. The largest working wildflower farm in the U.S with over 200 acres of stunning seasonal wildflowers. Meander along the trails of Texas blue bonnets, red corn poppies and phlox and more. Award winning Becker Vineyards offer a selection of tantalizing wines to savor and experts will explain their wine processing. Fields of lavender surround the vineyard.

Dinner: Restaurant in Fredericksburg

Evening: Dreams do come true as you indulge in a guided tour of a chocolate factory. The confections are all handmade in the traditional centuries-old way. European Quintessential Chocolates specializes in the centuries old art form of casting “Liqueur Praliné” or the European style Liquid Center Chocolates.

Lodging: Inn on Barons Creek

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Breakfast: Breakfast at hotel. Typically a selection of eggs, sausage, biscuits & gravy, waffles, cereal, fruit, toast, juice, and coffee.

Morning: Presentation by local historian on Legends of the Hill Country; From Cowboys and Indians to historical museums and amazing underground caverns all deep in the heart of Texas.

Lunch: Sandwich style lunch at hotel

Afternoon: Free time.

Dinner: Experience a genuine Biergarten-Restaurant

Evening: Low sulphate wines with European style is the forte of this small winery. Guests are encouraged to get involved in the wine experience and learn the different processes involved. Plus design your own wine label for that special batch you will always remember.

Lodging: Inn on Barons Creek

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Enchanted Rock, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Fun Self-Judge Food & Wine Pairing

Breakfast: Breakfast at hotel. Typically a selection of eggs, sausage, biscuits & gravy, waffles, cereal, fruit, toast, juice, and coffee.

Morning: Discover the legend of the 425-foot pink granite batholith, Enchanted Rock from Park Ranger. Meander along the trails as you discover the amazing plants and animals. Shrubs you might see are the Texas persimmon, agarita, whitebrush and prickly pear. Animals along the trails might include rock and fox squirrels and armadillos.

Lunch: Lunch at area restaurant

Afternoon: A pioneer in native plant conservation and education the Lady Bird Johnson Wildlife Center will not disappoint. Explore exhibits, gardens and Arboretum.

Dinner: Dine in Austin

Evening: Participants have fun in a Road Scholar food & wine pairing "team-off" challenge.

Lodging: Inn on Barons Creek

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Breakfast: Breakfast at hotel. Typically a selection of eggs, sausage, biscuits & gravy, waffles, cereal, fruit, toast, juice, and coffee.

Morning: Participants oral presentations

Lodging: Inn on Barons Creek

Meals Included: Breakfast