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Travel Channel/TexMex/Bluegrass - at historic Gruene Hall

EVENT: Travel Channel to visit Gruene!

DATE: Friday, May 8, 2009

DETAILS: Plans are underway for the filming of a pilot series celebrating "honky tonks and joints" to air on the Travel Channel this Fall and into next Spring. They will be featuring Gruene Hall as one of the three pilot shows they are filming. They will include a food segment featuring the Gristmill River Restaurant & Bar, but will also highlight the entire culture of the Gruene area, including shopping and river activities. Mickey Raphael will host.

TEXMEX COLLIDES WITH BLUEGRASS @ HISTORIC GRUENE HALL Gruene Hall presents a raucous mix of TexMex and Bluegrass music during the afternoon of Fri. May 8 with the VATO VALLEY BOYS, featuring Mickey Raphael (Willie Nelson's harmonica player), Flaco Jimenez & Augie Meyers (from the original Texas Tornados) and Dan Crary (Bluegrass guitar legend). The Vato Boys and their band are in historic Gruene, TX to rev up the party with their unique blend of Hillbilly and Cholo culture, mixing 5-string banjo and accordion, while filming a documentary series on historic dancehalls and honkytonks for television. The legendary Gruene Hall represents an essential artistic link from the present to the past, and is a venue where many of the Vato Valley Boys have performed over the past 35 years. Built in 1878, Gruene Hall is the oldest continually running dance hall in Texas, and the Central Texas birthplace to many great songwriters and musicians that include George Strait, Jerry Jeff Walker, Lyle Lovett, Joe Ely, Robert Earl Keen, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Texas Tornados and many more. The colorful puro-party jam starts at 3:30pm on May 8 when the Vato Valley Boys hit the stage with a raucous collision of TexMex and Bluegrass music reminiscent of the spirit of Gruene Hall in the 1970s. VATO VALLEY BOYS - featuring Mickey Raphael, Flaco Jimenez, Augie Meyers & Dan Crary Fri, May 8, 2009 3:30pm. start Public is invited No cover charge

Riven Rock Ranch Sunset Dinner

The theme of May’s spring dinner is a mixed heritage sort of thing, a little French, a little Italian and a little American. Kind of like a lot of us, I guess. The menu sounds yummy and we’re sure you’ll enjoy the evening. If the weather continues to be as lovely as it is today you may want to come early and enjoy wine on the patio. For additional information, click here.

Sunset Dinner—May 5^th 2009

$49.95 ea. plus tax & gratuity

Reservations from 5:30 ‘til 8:00

Call: 830.995.4045

Appetizers

Cornmeal Blini Bites

Sweet corn blini cakes sautéed until golden brown in olive oil

Topped with fresh ricotta cheese, red & white grapes & honey

Antipasto Sausage Skewers

Simple yet elegant skewers comprised of grilled Italian sausage, roasted red bell pepper, quartered artichoke heart, marinated sun dried tomato & a fresh basil leaf Served on a mirror of balsamic & extra virgin olive oil

Salad/Soup

Accompanied with rosemary, pine nut & English white cheddar corn muffins

With whipped sweet cream butter

Vichyssoise

A light cream based soup blended with roasted leeks,

Yukon gold potatoes & chicken stock

Served chilled & garnished with fresh snipped chives

Strawberry & Organic Baby Spinach Salad

A wonderfully light salad of sliced strawberries & organic baby spinach leaves tossed in a lavender honey & red wine vinaigrette

Topped with crumbled goat cheese & toasted almonds

Entrees

Rack of Lamb

Sweet curry dry rubbed rack of lamb served pan seared & topped with crème fraîche

Accompanied with a warm tangerine fennel salad & crew cut carrots

Pork Chop

Pan seared center cut pork chop with a honey mascarpone sauce

Served with roasted fingerling potatoes & crew cut carrots

Salmon

Grilled fresh salmon topped with a sweet corn coulis

Accompanied with a warm sweet corn & asparagus salad & crew cut carrots

Desserts

Panna Cotta

A traditional Italian custard served chilled on a chocolate sauce mirror

Topped with fresh berries

Lemon Thyme Bars

A spin on a classic, these sweet & savory pastries are topped with

Grand mariner soaked strawberries & fresh whipped cream

Bon Appetite!

Mother's Day at Canyon of the Eagles

This Mother's Day, show how much mom means to you with an amazing family getaway to Canyon of the Eagles! Take advantage of our exclusive Mother's Day lodging rates, enjoy fun-filled activities and treat mom to a mouthwatering brunch.

Can't get away for Mother's Day weekend? Come stay with us the weekend before and enjoy our unbeatable rates for the night of Saturday, May 2, 2009.

Lodge Single - 89.00/night | Lodge Double – 99.00/night | Cottage Double – 109.00/night

Mother's Day Savings

Reserve our special "Mommy Rate" for this special occasion! Save on your Mother's Day escape with these incredible deals:

• Cottage-Style Rooms – 119.00/night
• Lodge Lake View Rooms (1 or 2 queen beds) – 109.00/night
• Lodge Courtyard View Rooms (1 or 2 queen beds) – 99.00/night

Mother's Day Brunch
Give mom a break and treat her to a delicious Mother's Day Brunch brimming with all your traditional favorites.

• Sunday, May 10, 2009 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
• Adults – 32.95 | Children 4-12 – 18.95
• Learn more.

Mother's Day Memories
Canyon of the Eagles is a scenic, nature-inspired destination, the perfect place for families to relax, recharge and reconnect.

• Explore endless acres of breathtaking Texas Hill Country.
• Don't miss our exciting Mother's Day activities for guests of all ages.
• Pamper mom with one of our indulgent on-site facial and skin care treatments by Rouchelle. View details. Make your appointment by calling 512-585-8460.

For group discounts (10 + rooms) call Annette Norman at 830-980-4014 or email Annette@canyonoftheeagles.com

For more information on our lodge or packages, please call us at
(800) 977-0081 or visit us online http://www.canyonoftheeagles.com

Wine & Wildflower Trail

Texas Hill Country Wineries present the annual Wine and Wildflower Trail in the heart of Texas Hill Country on April 17-19 and 24-26, 2009. Come visit all 24 participating Texas Hill Country wineries during this complimentary tour to experience award-winning wines and the picturesque Texas Spring.

Follow the Wine and Wildflower Trail through the Texas Wine Country in its finest hour. Enjoy the spectacular vistas along with the new releases born among the bluebonnets. Don't forget your camera as this could be your 2009 Christmas card!

Pack a picnic basket and a few friends. Linger on patios overlooking vineyards, while enjoying light fare with a glass of Texas Hill Country wine. Spring in the Texas Hill Country makes one glad to be alive.

All the trails are self-guided driving tours to be enjoyed in any winery order at ones leisure. Some wineries charge to taste, consult individual websites for charges. Come and bring the masses preparing to experience all that accompanies fine wine in the Texas Hill Country. For more information, please call 866-621-9463.

Easter Brunch and Champagne Breakfast

Anchors Landing is celebrating Easter with our traditional Easter Brunch and Champagne Breakfast served from 11am-3pm.

For more details, visit our website:

www.anchorslandingcl.com