If you read my last post you know we went to the Hill Country to celebrate Texas Independence Day. The drive over from Victoria is a little under two hours, not a bad drive. As a matter of fact it was delightful because the wildflowers are beginning to bloom all along the Texas roads. (Thank you Lady Bird Johnson!!)
Indian Paintbrushes
Buttercups
Bluebonnets
Texas State Flower
The bluebonnet may be the official symbol of our state when it comes to wildflowers, but when it comes to trees, the Texas Mountain Laurel (Sophora secundiflora) is the poster plant. Although its growth rate is slower than molasses it is well worth the wait. The purple spring blooms leave the air laden with a heavy, grape bubble gum or grape Kool-Aid aroma.
When in the Hill Country we often stay with our good friends, Janie & Allen, at their beautiful villa on the Comal River in New Braunfels. This visit to Villa Sartain was a delight to the eyes as their Texas Mountain Laurel trees where in bloom!!!! Let's take a look around their beautiful property.
Janie said the blooms only last for a few days so our timing was perfect!!!
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It all starts at the entrance  and then continues down their winding drive |
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| Don't you feel like you are in Italy??? |
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| as you travel down the drive there are a few places to stop, relax and enjoy the beauty that surrounds you    Allen's grandparents had their tiny rock cottage on the Comal River The Villa was built in a manner that surrounds and preserves the original cottage There are three levels- the home is built on one level, with a second story yoga studio above the house and the cottage below the home. ........hard to explain but beautiful to see   Let's walk down the steps beside the Villa to the cottage where we stay    Each one has a place to stop, relax and take in the view  down to the river  as a fading sunset  Enjoy.... take in it's beauty..... It won't last long ...........in the blink of an eye we'll be basking in a Texas summer and |
