The Blanco Chamber of Commerce is proud to present the Ranches of Brushy Top as a Bronze Marketing Partner of the Blanco Lavender Days (the month of June) and Lavender Festival being held June 12, 13 & 14, 2009.

The Ranches of Brushy Top is “Nature on Display 24 Hours a Day” and welcomes you to cross the threshold of your past into your future. From the moment you traverse the covered bridges of Brushy Top, you become part of nature. It is a community where the preservation of beauties of the past and the prospects for the future are held in equal esteem.

The Ranches of Brushy Top consists of 2,200 acres and is located in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, equally distant from Austin, San Antonio and Fredericksburg. With elevations ranging from 1,388 feet to 1,800 feet, Brushy Top offers tracts from 5 to 76± acres with stunning vista views – something that has now become scarce in the Texas Hill Country. An unspoiled haven, Brushy Top is alive with beautiful terrain and exotic wildlife including Oryx, Lechwe, Antelope, Axis Deer, Sika Deer, Impala, and numerous native animals.

In 2006, The Ranches of Brushy Top joined the Country Community family of Ranches of Doe Run (Chappell Hill, TX), Windy Meadows (Brenham), TimberLake Village (Tomball), SpringCreek Village (Brenham), and Meadows of Chappell Hill (Chappell Hill). All of the Country Communities developments offer a fresh perspective of country living, a way of life that keep people and land in harmony. At the heart of each of the communities, you will find respect and appreciation for the natural beauty and integrity of the land, with winding country roads that follow the natural contour of the land and breath-taking views, lakes and trees. Nature Is Our Master Planner.

The Ranches of Brushy Top is a proud member of the Blanco Chamber of Commerce. We invite you to come out and visit our community. You can contact us at either 830-833-5555 or brushytop.com.

The Blanco Chamber of Commerce is proud to present the following organizations as Supporting Marketing Partners of the Blanco Lavender Days (the month of June) and Lavender Festival being held June 12, 13 & 14, 2009.

K and D Carriages, with over 40 beautiful carriages to choose from, offer the finest in horse drawn transportation for weddings, receptions, proms or any special event. There are stagecoaches and even a horse drawn hearse, available upon request. Take a step back in time and enjoy a real cowboy dinner - everything cooked 'chuck wagon' style. We will be glad to cater your special event. Kenneth and Dennis Moore, owners, have over 30 years of experience and provide fully qualified personnel for your enjoyment and safety.

Visit us at kanddcarriages.com or call us at: 830-833-4706, cell 210-862-1132 or 830-833-4671, cell 512-585-8419.

Carriage Hills Ranch, located at 125 Moore Ln, Blanco, TX. offers the most scenic outdoor wedding facility in the area. A gazebo, with a lake in the background, has amphitheater seating. There are three rock terraces for dining, a bridge with a beautiful waterfall for your special pictures, and a rock fireplace and patio for dancing. There is also a building for indoor use and a cabin provided for the bride and her bridesmaids. Visit us on our website: carriagehillsranch.com or call Christine Moore Bushong at 512-388-3639 or 512-659-3461.

Randolph-Brooks Federal Credit Union (RBFCU), a long-time provider of low-cost financial services to the South Central Texas region, is proud to be a sponsor of the 5th Annual Blanco Lavender Festival. There are more than 1,500 ways to become a member of RBFCU, including employees and families of Blanco ISD. It’s easy to qualify and join online at rbfcu.org.

RBFCU is conveniently located at 155 Bulverde Crossing near Home Depot and offers a variety of products and services such as Really Free Checking, low and no-cost financial services, 10¢ cash back on debit card purchases and low rate vehicle loans. Local businesses can offer the benefit of RBFCU membership to employees by contacting Steve Klein at 210-413-9721. RBFCU was organized by nine individuals on Randolph Air Force Base in 1952 as a not-for-profit financial cooperative. After 56 years, RBFCU serves its more than 285,000 members from 30 branches throughout South Central Texas. With assets exceeding $3 billion, their mission remains the same to help improve members’ economic well-being and quality of life.

Onion Creek Kitchens at Juniper Hills Farm - Sibby Barrett, owner of the popular 24-year-old bakery, Dallas Affaires Cake Company, brings her culinary passions to the Texas Hill Country with her Onion Creek Kitchens at Juniper Hills Farm. This sprawling ranch, located in the beautiful rolling hills just Southwest of Austin and just North of San Antonio in Blanco Texas, is a culinary lovers destination. Offering a full curriculum of cooking classes and cabin rentals, “foodies” can indulge themselves in a weekend of pure savory delight, in a relaxing and stunningly beautiful environment. Private, custom classes are also available to groups of up to 12, with sleeping accommodations for up to 10.

For folks looking for a quiet getaway in the Hill Country, the Casitas and Studios are the ideal spot to call home. Centrally located for Hill Country explorations with approximately 20 State Parks and over a dozen recreation areas within a 50-mile radius. Don’t forget the local wineries, farmers markets and lavender farms. The Texas Hill Country is rich with opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors.

Sibby brings her thirty plus years of experience in the restaurant, bakery, floral, catering and event planning businesses to her skills as a culinary teacher. . She is currently authoring a cookbook of Juniper Hills Farm Cooking Class Favorites and has released several packaged food products under the Onion Creek Kitchens label.