Karl Itz and Ludwig Evers, Karl’s brother-in-law, acquired the land from Peter Itz in 1867. When the three lots were partitioned, Ludwig took the corner lot. While Ludwig farmed and ranched in the northwestern part of the county, they moved into town in their old age and settled in the little log and rock house […]
Carved in the limestone rock above the doorway of the old William C. Henke home is “1886,” the year this house was built. The townlot was originally granted to P. Friess, and the next townlot to the west was granted to Peter Behrens, who later acquired the corner lot. He sold it to Julius Splittgerber, […]
Although the public Lady Bird Johnson Golf Course is closed through early fall for renovations, you can still practice hitting balls or your swing in Fredericksburg at this facility’s practice range. Once renovations are complete, this beautiful 18-hole course will be brought to United States Golf Association (USGA) specifications, with improved putting surfaces, rebuilt sand […]
John Thomas of Wildseed Farms is predicting a colorful spring in the Texas Hill Country. Despite the drought, last month’s rains will help bring out bluebonnets in March.
I know many people call during the spring and summer months specifically looking for something on the river. While we have a few great properties to offer with river access, it is not usual for us to have a property that is literally ON the river. At the beginning of this month we took a […]
With the holidays over I decided to take a drive about 10 miles west of town to view another one of our homes known as “Ravenwood Cottage”. I could only imagine what this place was going to look like because my mom always says “pictures only tell half of the story.” Although I called the […]
In 2008 season of “America’s Got Talent”, contestant Donald Braswell managed to make the Top 5 and was awarded the great privilege of being selected to perform at The MGM Garden Arena. William Chapman. Tenor Timothy Birt, was most recently praised by the Houston Chronicle for his depiction of Des Grieux in Manon. Presented by […]
Chisholm Trail Winery, 2367 Usener Road, presents live jazz music by the George Eychner Quartet on Saturday from 2 to 5 pm. Call 830-990-2675 for more information.
SystemsGo, the Fredericksburg-based nonprofit organization that created the educational rocket program now used in about 50 high schools in Texas, has announced launch dates for 2012. For the first time in five years of bringing students together for the launch, SystemsGo will conduct launches at two sites – one near Fredericksburg; the other near Houston. […]
Cabernet Grill Texas Wine Country Restaurant at 118 Boos Lane in Fredericksburg will be on hiatus through January 10 for vacation. The restaurant will resume service to its customers on Wednesday, January 11 at 5:00 p.m.
Gästehaus Schmidt
231 West Main Street
Fredericksburg, Texas 78624
Monday – Friday 9am to 6pm
Saturday 10am to 5pm
Sunday 10am to 4pm
Gästehaus Schmidt offers reservation services for Texas Hill Country lodging, bed and breakfasts, and country inns. Choose from a variety of lodging options in several local towns, including Fredericksburg, Comfort, Kerrville, and Hunt, TX. All of our properties are researched and handpicked to bring you only the best accommodations
in the area.