September 16, 2022 - Pilgrimage to Kitchen Pride Mushroom Farms, 1034 Country Road 348 Gonzales, TX. (830) 540-4516. Fill your own bag(s) or bin(s) with rich mushroom compost using your own tools. Next will be lunch at Come and Crepe It, 521 N St. Joseph St., Gonzales, TX. (830) 519-4119. After lunch, we will tour the Pape Pecan House and Nutcracker Museum, 5440 Hwy 123, Sequin, TX., home of the world's largest pecan! Leave Hobby Lobby parking lot at 8:30am.
October 21, 2022, Pilgrimage to Arnosky Farms “the marigold capitol of Texas,” 13977 FM 2325, Blanco, TX, (830) 833-5428. Prepare to pick up fresh flowers, vegetables and eggs. Cash or check only. Next stop will be Josie’s Kitchen, 18 Main St. in Blanco (830) 833-3232, for scratch made comfort food with a gourmet twist. After lunch it's off to The Great Outdoors, 2730 S. Congress Ave, Austin, TX, 78704 for some garden shopping. Leave Hobby Lobby parking lot at 8:30am.
November 18, 2022, Pilgrimage to Texas Disposal Systems Landfill and Exotic Animal Ranch, 3016 FM 1327, Creedmoor, TX, (512)421-1363. This was hands down the most popular tour of the state convention in the spring. Come learn what all is involved with recycling and composting. Lunch following at Mudbugs-A Cajun Joint, 306 S. Main St. in Buda. We will end our excursion with a trip to East Austin Succulents/Tillery St Plant Co, 801 Tillery St, Austin, TX 78702. Leave Hobby Lobby parking lot at 8:00AM
December 16, 2022, Jingle your way to Denise Hilburn’s home to enjoy a holiday lunch. We will celebrate the season with
food, laughter and a whole lotta fun!
January 20, 2023, Winter Activity: Teacup Bird Feeder at our regular meeting place from Noon-3:00PM. Members provide the teacup and we will provide the other materials to make the feeder. Details for lunch to be determined by the group.
February 17, 2023, Pilgrimage to Fogo De Chao, 849 E Commerce St. # p393, San Antonio, TX. (210) 227-1700 is an all-you-can-eat Brazilian Steakhouse. After filling up on the amazing food we venture to E D Huntington Orchids and Tropical Plants, 14003 Dublin Square, San Antonio, TX 78217, where we will discover an outstanding array of orchids to purchase. Leave the Hobby Lobby parking lot at 9:15AM
March 17, 2023, Pilgrimage to Walker Honey Farm, 8060 E US HWY 190, Rogers, TX 76569, Come learn the ins and outs of honeybee farming. Afterwards, visit their gift shop for all things honey. Lunch is at the historic Stagecoach Inn, 416 S. Main Street, Salado, TX 76571. This historic establishment has been a pit stop for travelers since 1861. Then it’s on to Aboud Family Farm, 918 Hackberry Rd, Salado, TX 76571-6328 to pick tulips. Leave the Hobby Lobby parking lot at 9:15AM
April 26, 2023, Pilgrimage to Florescence-Metamorphosis Museum of Fine Art in Houston. One of the top flower shows in the US. Considered 2nd only to the Philadelphia Flower Show. More information to follow regarding transportation and
lunch.
May 19, 2023, Pilgrimage to Antique Rose Emporium, 10,000 FM 50, Brenham, Texas, 77833, where we will discover an array of beautiful roses. Lunch: Volare Italian Restaurant, 102 S Ross St., (979) 836-1514, Brenham, TX, 77833, Subject to change. Leave Hobby Lobby parking lot at 8:30AM.
October 21, 2022, Pilgrimage to Arnosky Farms “the marigold capitol of Texas,” 13977 FM 2325, Blanco, TX, (830) 833-5428. Prepare to pick up fresh flowers, vegetables and eggs. Cash or check only. Next stop will be Josie’s Kitchen, 18 Main St. in Blanco (830) 833-3232, for scratch made comfort food with a gourmet twist. After lunch it's off to The Great Outdoors, 2730 S. Congress Ave, Austin, TX, 78704 for some garden shopping. Leave Hobby Lobby parking lot at 8:30am.
November 18, 2022, Pilgrimage to Texas Disposal Systems Landfill and Exotic Animal Ranch, 3016 FM 1327, Creedmoor, TX, (512)421-1363. This was hands down the most popular tour of the state convention in the spring. Come learn what all is involved with recycling and composting. Lunch following at Mudbugs-A Cajun Joint, 306 S. Main St. in Buda. We will end our excursion with a trip to East Austin Succulents/Tillery St Plant Co, 801 Tillery St, Austin, TX 78702. Leave Hobby Lobby parking lot at 8:00AM
December 16, 2022, Jingle your way to Denise Hilburn’s home to enjoy a holiday lunch. We will celebrate the season with
food, laughter and a whole lotta fun!
January 20, 2023, Winter Activity: Teacup Bird Feeder at our regular meeting place from Noon-3:00PM. Members provide the teacup and we will provide the other materials to make the feeder. Details for lunch to be determined by the group.
February 17, 2023, Pilgrimage to Fogo De Chao, 849 E Commerce St. # p393, San Antonio, TX. (210) 227-1700 is an all-you-can-eat Brazilian Steakhouse. After filling up on the amazing food we venture to E D Huntington Orchids and Tropical Plants, 14003 Dublin Square, San Antonio, TX 78217, where we will discover an outstanding array of orchids to purchase. Leave the Hobby Lobby parking lot at 9:15AM
March 17, 2023, Pilgrimage to Walker Honey Farm, 8060 E US HWY 190, Rogers, TX 76569, Come learn the ins and outs of honeybee farming. Afterwards, visit their gift shop for all things honey. Lunch is at the historic Stagecoach Inn, 416 S. Main Street, Salado, TX 76571. This historic establishment has been a pit stop for travelers since 1861. Then it’s on to Aboud Family Farm, 918 Hackberry Rd, Salado, TX 76571-6328 to pick tulips. Leave the Hobby Lobby parking lot at 9:15AM
April 26, 2023, Pilgrimage to Florescence-Metamorphosis Museum of Fine Art in Houston. One of the top flower shows in the US. Considered 2nd only to the Philadelphia Flower Show. More information to follow regarding transportation and
lunch.
May 19, 2023, Pilgrimage to Antique Rose Emporium, 10,000 FM 50, Brenham, Texas, 77833, where we will discover an array of beautiful roses. Lunch: Volare Italian Restaurant, 102 S Ross St., (979) 836-1514, Brenham, TX, 77833, Subject to change. Leave Hobby Lobby parking lot at 8:30AM.