Tuesday, June 2, 2009

Summer Play Camp at Up-N Jacks!


Yippee! Hooray! Summer is Here!

Next week at this time, I wonder how many times you will have heard
"I AM BORED!"

Well don't let it get to you - we can entertain those kiddos with summer day camp.


Registering NOW for Day Camps Totaling 9 weeks

Session I June 8

Session II July 6

Session III Aug 3

Open Play Movies Fun & Games Crafts


Call 830-25-SMILE or click here.

June Specials at Salon Infusion

Try our new Salon Infusion scent "Lush Coco Melon"... Feel as though you're escaping to the tropics with the aroma of sweet, juicy cantaloupe, entwined with milky coconut...

Signature Pedicure
* 80 Minutes of bliss
* Soak, Trim, Shape
* Foot Scrub
* Exfoliation
* Foot Masque with Hot Towels
* Moisturizing Paraffin for Hands and Feet
* Moisturizer
* Polish




Sunkissed Highlights! Only $55.00!

Treat yourself! Add depth and dimension, while looking as if you spend your days basking in the sun with this 10 pack Highlight Special...


For more information, click www.saloninfusion.com or call 830-816-5354.

Friday, May 29, 2009

Welcome to Country Inn & Suites - San Marcos!

Now Open!

Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, San Marcos, TX

When booking hotels, Country Inn & Suites is a sure choice! Our hotel is outfitted with modern yet cozy decor and many convenient amenities. Guests can relax in our heated indoor pool & hot tub, work out in our Fitness Center, or stay in touch in our 24-hour Business Center. Our hotel offers complimentary Hot Breakfast to all our guests & warm cookies are served every day in our lobby between 2:00pm to 11:00pm.

The hotel proudly features:

    • Indoor Heated Pool & Hot tub
    • Fitness center with free weights
    • Hot Breakfast complimentary
    • Meeting/Conference Facilities
    • 24-hour Business Center
    • Children 18 and under stay free with adult
    • High-speed, wireless Internet service
    • Morning newspaper complimentary
The Hotel Guestrooms Types:
    • Standard Room with King Bed
    • Standard Room with Double Bed
    • One-Bedroom Suite with King Bed
    • One-Bedroom Suite with Two Queen Beds
    • Whirlpool Suite
    • Celebration Suite
The Hotel Guestrooms features:
    • 32” Flat screens TV with Cable & HBO
    • Free high-speed, wireless Internet access
    • Closet with iron/ironing board
    • Coffee & Tea maker, Hair dryer
    • Microwave and refrigerator in all rooms
    • Sofa bed pullouts in One-bedroom suites

Country Inn & Suites 1560 Interstate 35 South San Marcos, TX

Toll-free 800-456-4000 www.countryinns.com/sanmarcostx

Sunset Dinner at Riven Rock Ranch...























Dear Friends of Riven Rock Ranch,

You’ll want to put June 9th on your calendars for another wonderful Sunset Dinner at the Ranch. We are featuring fine cuisine from the Pacific Rim area. Last year this was the favorite of many since there aren’t a lot of places serving gourmet Asian cuisine. This is a different menu from last year, but I’m sure you will enjoy it very much. Please make your reservations as soon as possible by calling 830-995-4045.

Also, we are getting ready to open “The Terrace Grill” sometime in July. We will be open for lunch and dinner Friday through Sunday. This new venue will be located in our native plant garden. I’ll notify you when we have an exact date.

Riven Rock Ranch—June 9th

Pacific Rim Sunset Dinner

$49.95, plus tax & gratuity

Reservations available from 5:30 until 8:00

Reasonably priced wines are available for your pleasure

First Course

Coconut Shrimp

Sweet coconut and panko breaded large shrimp pan fried

Served topped with ginger preserves

-or-

Egg Roll

Shredded cabbage, carrots, sprouts, coriander, and chicken stuffed egg roll

Served with a sweet n sour apricot dipping sauce

Second Course

Both accompanied with crispy fried noodles

Egg Drop Soup

A traditional chicken broth and egg based soup

Garnished with julienne spring onions

-or-

Green Mango Salad

Matchstick cut mangos, sweet red bell pepper & daikon radish

Tossed in a light coriander and rice wine vinaigrette

Third Course

Tamarind Beef

Sesame oil marinated beef tenderloin

Pan seared in shallot oil and topped with a sweet tamarind reduction

Served over jasmine rice and lemon grass infused snow peas

-or-

Mongolian Duck Breast

Grilled duck breast glazed in soy, ginger, chili, & honey

Served over coconut rice and lemon grass infused snow peas

-or-

Fresh Halibut

Sake and ginger marinated Halibut served pan sautéed

Topped with a coconut and candied ginger sauce

Accompanied with black rice and lemon grass infused snow peas

Fourth Course

Coconut Tapioca Pudding

Tapioca pudding cooked in cream of coconut

Folded into whipped cream and toasted coconut to give it a mousse like texture

-or-

Pineapple Tempura

Ripe golden pineapple dipped in tempura and fried to golden brown

Served over vanilla bean ice cream and drizzled with caramel sauce

Elaine Havens
Riven Rock Ranch Resort

Office Ph: 830-995-4045
390 Hermann Sons Rd.
Comfort TX 78013
www.rivenrockranch.com

Thursday, May 28, 2009

Animal House at Riverside Resort




Wear a Toga, Get in Free! Graduating 2009 Seniors Get in Free!


Date: May 30, 2009

Location: Riverside Resort - 13190 Hwy 306, Canyon Lake, Texas 78133

Phone: 830-964-3629

Admission: $2.50

Starts: 8:30 pm - come early to get a good seat!

Food, snacks, drinks available!



Tuesday, May 26, 2009




You're Invited!
Canyon of the Eagles June Fire Sale




Enjoy sizzling summer savings at Canyon of the Eagles with our June Fire Sale!

School's out and you deserve a break. Reconnect, recharge and refresh as you savor unspoiled nature at its best. Hurry in before these savings melt away! Check out our amazing rates:

  • Singles – 119.00
  • Doubles – 139.00
  • Cottages – 159.00

*Available weekdays Sun-Thurs in June

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

Friday, May 22, 2009

Inn the News at Onion Creek...


Inn Above Onion Creek Video On-line!!

We recently added a new video on our home page that highlights the amenities at the Inn and some of the popular attractions in the area, including some great footage of Wimberley Zipline Adventures and Wimberley Glassworks. Be sure and check it out, the video might show you some things to try out during your next visit. The four and half minute video was shot in HD and is narrated by our very own innkeeper, Amy Dolan. Be sure and watch till the end where we have some great “time-lapses” of clouds rolling by and beautiful sunsets.


Beat Austin Traffic!

Toll-road 130 is now completed, the new by-pass around Austin, which starts in Georgetown and reconnects to I-35 in Buda is designed to help travelers miss the Austin rush-hour traffic. Guests that are traveling South on I-35 to get to the Inn might want to bring some extra quarters and take the toll road; it might just help you make dinner on time!


Hot Summer Deals!

Book any room in August before June 15th and receive an extra 10% discount, including weekends. Make a three day vacation out of it! Book three nights in August and get the third night for half price. Offers end June 15th and must be made by phone. For more information, contact us at 800-579-7686.


Cold Cucumber Soup

Yield 2 1/2 quarts; 8 to 10 servings

Ingredients
• 6 pounds cucumbers (about 6 cucumbers), peeled, seeded, and coarsely chopped (12 cups)
• 2 yellow bell peppers, stem and seeds removed, coarsely chopped
• 4 green onions, chopped
• 2 jalapeno peppers, minced
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill
• 3 to 4 garlic cloves, mashed to a paste with 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 3 cups plain yogurt
• 3 cups sour cream, divided
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives

Directions
Combine the cucumbers, bell peppers, green onions, jalapenos, cilantro, mint, dill, garlic, salt, cayenne, yogurt, 2 cups sour cream, olive oil, and white wine vinegar in a large bowl. Working in batches, puree the ingredients in a blender until very smooth. Transfer the soup to the refrigerator until well chilled, at least 2 hours. Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Serve the soup, with each bowl garnished with a dollop of the remaining sour cream and some of the minced chives.


Check out Our New Blog:
Bootsie Speaks Out!

Bootsie the cat has decided to start a blog to offer advice and tidbits about life at the Inn. Be sure to check out what our wise cat has to say.