Food + Beverage

The Wandering Winemaker

Inside the evolving career of Texas winemaker Claire Richardson Article by Amie Nemec | Photography by Erica Falbaum Claire Richardson doesn’t want to be known as a great female winemaker. She wants to be known as a great winemaker, period. In a Texas wine industry still evolving and expanding, her influence is becoming difficult to ignore. Winemaker Richardson’s path into wine began with a love of food, wine and travel, eventually leading her to William Chris Vineyards in 2018. There...

Travel

From Rome to Fredericksburg

An Italian restaurateur brings Roman hospitality, community and the spirit of home to Fredericksburg Article by Caroline Heiberg | Photography by Ava Snoozy Inside Bottega Salaria, Roman hospitality is a way of life. For owner Valerio Lombardozzi, the restaurant is not simply about serving Italian food in Fredericksburg, but recreating the atmosphere, connection and sense of community he grew up with outside Rome. From the menu and imported tile to the outdoor gathering spaces, nearly every...

Arts + Culture

Little Town, Big Art

An artful route through Hill Country galleries Article and Photography by Amy Tucker Rural areas are rarely associated with contemporary galleries or museum-level collections, yet some of the most significant art spaces are found far from major metropolises. Tucked into small towns and serene river communities, these Hill Country galleries and museums are bringing internationally recognized artists, major collections and ambitious exhibitions into unexpected corners of Central Texas. Those...

Event Planning + Services

A Wilder Gathering

Seasons event venue at The Preserve reimagines Hill Country gatherings Article by Caroline Heiberg | Photography by Danielle Lochte The drive from Fredericksburg into The Preserve feels like crossing into another ecosystem entirely. Cedar, oak and Hill Country brush give way to magnolia trees lining the entrance, their dense green canopies softening the landscape. Native to parts of Southeast Asia, the magnolias subtly signal a shift; southeast Asian elephants may be waiting to greet guests...