Lori, Andy & an Agrihood

So you are probably wondering how in the world did you end up in Fredericksburg, TX, in an agrihood and a  place called Hidden Springs?  I found myself scratching my head and asking the same question.  

Almost three years ago Andy and I purchased a Casita Home in Kerrville, TX  in a wonderful RV Resort (Buckhorn Lake Resort) where we had planned on spending our winters in our 2017 Newmar King Aire.  A year and a half ago due to my travel schedule we moved his mother and sister from our Tucson home to Kerrville so that they could be closer to Andy.  As I continued to work Andy travelled in our RV all over the country (I would fly in for weekends).  We’ve been able to visit a number of states and see many beautiful sights.  But we were always drawn back to the Hill Country.  As a matter of fact our very first RV trip back in 2002 or so was a BBQ tour of the Hill Country with our dear friends Mike and Olivia.  So I guess it was meant to be. 

Fredericksburg is located about 30 miles from Kerrville.  The city’s German heritage dates back to 1846.  The first fews years (according to fbgtx.org) the town saw great growth.  Within two years of establishing the town, the first road from Fredericksburg to Austin was established, the first privately owned store opened, and the Nimitz family opened their first hotel.  In the nearby town square, Marktplaz, the Vereins Kirche is a replica of a 19th century German Church that once stood in the city.  In the 1850’s, Fredericksburg had become a popular layover city for those traveling further west.  The modern tourism industry began in the early 1900’s and is a thriving industry today.  Fredericksburg is well known for its peaches and is better known today for its wineries.  Need I say more…..

So back to how we found the Agrihood.  Andy and I were getting a little stir crazy under quarantine so we put the dog in the car and took a ride out in the country.  The first week we rode out to see the blue bonnets.  It felt so good to see the flowers in bloom and to breathe fresh air.  So the next weekend we decided to venture out on the “back roads” from Kerrville to Fredericksburg.  As you know I love architecture and I see a sign for a 2020 Home Show – that I can only assume has been cancelled.  We follow the signs and find Hidden Springs, a little jewel community off of Highway 87.  

You are probably wondering what all the fuss is regarding Hidden Springs – – well its the idea of an Agrihood.  As someone in the sales office shared with us “some neighborhoods have golf courses, well this one has a 30 Acre Garden and wildlife!”  For a woman with a husband who loves to cook this was music to his ears – a garden with fresh produce, during a pandemic, where I had asked that we not visit the grocer everyday – well this was heaven.  We were sold.  Not to mention Andy spent a number of years in Germany and when I first met him his German was better than his English.  This place felt like home. 

So what exactly is an Agrihood (from wikipedia): It’s a community that integrates agriculture into a residential neighborhood.  The purpose of these communities is to facilitate food production while at the same time providing recreation for members of the community. Cool right?

At Hidden Springs 30 acres have been reserved out of the 753 total acres for community orchards and gardens.  Lot sizes range from 5 to 10 acres.  A  professional will oversee and harvest all of the gardens.  So that means that while we get to get our hands a little dirty we can reap the benefits of the fruits and veggies without having to do too much work. 

Check out the Main and Guest Haus Floor Plans below – stay tuned for a featured room discussion next week.  (Hint: it may all be about the Kitchen as the Heart of the Home)

Until Next Week, 

Lori