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Wimberly Valley Winery: Local Vintage

February 12, 2015 by

Wimberly Valley Winery proves that you can indeed get great wine from Texas. Located near the Villages at Spring Oaks, Wimberly Valley Winery produces a number of quality wines to satisfy many tastes. The thirty acre vineyard and facility also has a wine tasting room, the perfect place to take a class! For just $40 per couple, you can have a fun and educational time learn about how to pair wines with different foods, and to use all of your senses to understand how to truly taste a great glass of wine. There’s also a monthly “Around the World With Wine” class, which looks at a different region every class. Call ahead to reserve a spot.

Wimberly Valley wines are sold in better stores around the area, but the winery itself makes a great spot for a trip away from Avana Woodridge.

Wimberly Valley Winery
206 Main Street
Spring, TX 77373
(281) 350-8801
www.yelp.com/biz/wimberley-valley-wines-spring

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Dosey Doe: Food, Music, and Fun in a Rustic Spot

January 15, 2015 by

An old tobacco barn has been re-purposed to become the Dosey Doe, a great place for food, music, and fun near Avana Woodridge. Frequent patrons of this entertainment venue note that it boasts great acoustics. But first, have a seat and fuel up with a made-from-scratch meal. The chef at the Dosey Doe believes in cooking everything from start to finish, using only the freshest local ingredients. Check out the Blue Plate Specials like grilled rib-eye or bacon wrapped quail. The everyday entrees like the “Ginormous” chicken fried steak with garlic potatoes and gravy will satisfy any appetite.

Great bands are always on tap at Dosey Doe’s Big Barn, including local bands and big acts like the Bellamy Brothers, Crystal Gayle, and Ray Price. Call ahead for advance ticket sales.

Dosey Doe
25911 IH 45
Spring, TX 77380
(281) 367-3774
www.doseydoe.com/bigdoe.php
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Merlot 2 Masterpiece: BYOB Painting Party

October 9, 2014 by

If you’re bored with the usual night out, plan an evening with Merlot 2 Masterpiece in Spring. These BYOB guided painting classes are a fun way to get in touch with your creativity in a relaxed party atmosphere.

For about $50 you will get all the supplies and instruction necessary to create your own artwork, and past participants have found the instructors to be encouraging and helpful. Everyone works on the same painting for each party, and there is a wide range in their course offerings from portraits to landscapes and whimsical or abstract. At the end of the three hour event you’ll have your very own masterpiece to hang in your home or give as a gift. It’s also a great idea for birthday parties and other special occasions.

Merlot 2 Masterpiece
6915 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
(832) 482-2591
www.yelp.com/biz/merlot-2-masterpiece-spring

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Enjoy Shopping and Strolling in Old Town Spring

September 15, 2014 by

Spend an afternoon strolling the streets of Old Town Spring, a historic shopping and entertainment district near Spring’s century-old rail yard. The Victorian era buildings house many shops that sell everything from clothing to collectibles. Favorites include Asian Antiques by Eastwind and Harpers Fabulous Finds.

If your stroll causes you to work up an appetite, you can refuel at one of the district's many restaurants, cafes, and sweet shops. Stop by the Little Dutch Girl, a specialty import shop featuring treats from Holland, for a sweet snack of homemade fudge. For refreshments of a different sort, Wimberly Valley Winery offers reasonably priced bottles at their Old Town tasting room, and the Loose Caboose serves frozen margaritas and barbecue from its rail car restaurant.

Keep your eye out for festivals: Old Town Spring regularly hosts events that celebrate wine, crawfish, and art.

Old Town Spring
405 Main Street
Spring, TX 77373
(281) 353-9310
www.oldtownspring.com
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Peckinpaugh Preserve: Weave Your Way through a Maze of Hiking Trails

August 14, 2014 by

The Peckinpaugh Preserve is a wooded preserve in the Spring area that merged two areas of donated land to form 25 acres of hiking trails and green space. The preserve is located across Spring Creek and adjacent to the Riley Fuzzel Road Bridge, which makes it a convenient hiking spot for many Spring residents.

The trails wind around the preserve in a maze-like manner that makes them very interesting for even the most experienced hiker, and the terrain varies between sand and dirt. Many different animals and bird species frequent the wooded areas around the trails, so bird watchers and nature lovers alike frequently visit the preserve to catch a glimpse of these creatures in their natural habitats. The creek also provides an opportunity for fishing and for launching canoes into its flowing waters.

To help navigate Peckinpaugh Preserve’s complicated series of trails, there are colorful maps available at the small visitor center building at the entrance to the preserve.

Peckinpaugh Preserve
1209 Old Riley Fuzzel Road
Spring, TX 77386
(281) 367-3977
www.springcreekgreenway.org
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Upgrade Bathtime With Handmade Soaps From Connie’s Bath Shack

July 17, 2014 by

Look for the giant yellow rubber ducky on the roof of Connie’s Bath Shack to guide you to a veritable bazaar of great items. Handmade soaps are made with the finest ingredients, like olive and coconut oils and shea and coco butters. Soaps come in a luscious array of colors and scents, including Chai Tea with goat’s milk, Carolina Jasmine, Herbal Chamomile, Honey Oatmeal Vanilla, Honeysuckle Rose, Peppermint Rosemary, and Luscious Lavender.

Scented bath salts make your tub soaking time luxurious, with great skin softening properties. Choose from Lavender, Eucalyptus, Sweet Jamaican Coconut, and Vanilla Sugar. Bath fizzies, salt scrubs, lotions, and creams are also on the menu of items. You'll even find a huge selection of rubber duckies!

Connie's Bath Shack
211 Midway Street
Spring, TX 77373
(281) 288-9595
conniesbathshack.com
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The Hen House: A Houston-Area Destination For Fiber Arts Supplies

July 10, 2014 by

If you’re in to quilting or knitting, or if you want to learn, The Hen House in Spring is the place for you. This 6,000 square feet retail store is packed floor to ceiling with quilting and fiber arts supplies. Those that enjoy knitting and crocheting will be amazed at the yarn selection with everything from simple skeins to luxurious wools. Quilters will love the sewing supplies and colorful selection of fabrics. The Hen House regularly offers classes for beginners and experienced crafters. For those that aren’t crafty themselves, but appreciate artisan goods, they sell handmade gifts like candles, cards, jewelry and knitted items.

The Hen House
6915 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
(832) 482-2591
www.yelp.com/biz/the-hen-house-spring

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The Happy Peddler: Distinctive Finds in Spring, Texas

June 12, 2014 by

Looking for those rare, one of a kind items you won’t find at a regular furniture store? Head to the Happy Peddler in the heart of Old Towne to find unique items for your home or office. The quaint little shop features a great selection of vintage and antique furniture, house wares and décor to outfit your Avana Woodridge apartment.

Dining room tables and chairs are a feature of the store, so chances are, you’ll find just the right one, no matter what size your eating space. You’ll also find beds, bookshelves, armoires, dressers, side tables, sideboards, buffet tables, quilts, linens, rugs, mirrors, chandeliers and lamps. Dishes, glassware and flatware are also on the list of items to discover here.

The Happy Peddler is open Wednesday through Saturday.

The Happy Peddler
126 Midway Street
Spring, TX 77373
(281) 528-6655
http://www.thehappypeddler.com/
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Collins Park: Enjoy the Outdoors in Spring, Texas

October 16, 2013 by

Come to Collins Park, where there’s always room for something to do. Located just a short trip from Avana Woodridge at Cypresswood Landing near the Barbara Bush Library, Collins Park is 55 acres available for fun activities. Drive in, and you will find plenty of parking. And play ball on one of the park's nine fields! Four baseball and five softball fields mean that your team will almost always find a place to play. And many of them are lighted for night play. For other pursuits, check out the basketball pavilion, soccer field, skateboard park, and volleyball court. Between the two playgrounds, there are plenty of spots to have a picnic, and grills are available. Bicyclists can enjoy Cypresswood Trails, while walkers and joggers can take advantage of Gourley Nature Trail. Collins Park is open Mondays through Fridays from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., and on weekends from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Collins Park
6727 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
http://www.yelp.com/biz/cypresswood-trails-spring

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