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History of Lavender at Becker Vineyards
 From the May 2010 issue.
Events
May 5-6
Sat., 10am–6pm and Sun., 12pm-6pm. Becker Vineyards, 464 Becker Farms Rd. There will be Lavender Products, Plants, Vendors, Cooking Demos, Guest Speakers, Culinary Delights, Concessions, Wine Tasting & Tours, Vintner Luncheons & Dinner, Music and much more. Free admission; $5 parking charge. Reservations required for the luncheons & dinners. 830-644-2681. beckervineyards.com
Dr. Richard and Bunny Becker were inspired to grow lavender and commercially produce products while traveling in Provence, France. As they were touring the wineries, they noticed the beautiful rows of lavender growing. They felt the climate and terrain was similar to the Texas Hill Country. In 1998, the Beckers planted 3 acres of lavender at the winery, began commercially producing lavender soaps and other products, and started the annual Lavender Fest. This year at the Becker Vineyards 12th Annual Lavender Festival, there will be lavender presentations, lavender luncheons, lavender cooking demos, vendors selling lavender and gardening related products, music, wine tasting, winery tours, and concessions. The event is complimentary; parking is $5. Chris Perrenoud is the Lavender Manager, and produces all types of lavender products from soaps and potpourris to shower gels and salt scrubs. Hours Mon-Thurs: 10 am-5 pm Fri & Sat: 10 am-6 pm Sun: 12 pm-6 pm Closed on Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day. Directions Becker Vineyards is located 11 miles east of Fredericksburg, 3 miles west of Stonewall, off U.S. Hwy 290. Exit Jenschke Lane, turn right at 464 Becker Farms Road. Becker Vineyards is 70 miles west of Austin, Texas, and 75 miles northwest of San Antonio, Texas. |
Events and more for Feb. 2012
 Building for the future with Texas Timber Frame, Centers for Cancer Care offers services throughout the Hill Country, Cowboy Country Roundup and Songwriter's Roundup in Hondo, Wild Hog Explosion in Bandera, Take 190 West for Killeen's art festival, competitors return to the Pedernales for the Texas Men's Chili Cook-Off, and more.
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