It’s everything we want in luxurious country accommodations, with a real deal art gallery as a bonus. Or is it everything we want in an art gallery with cushy sleeping accommodations as a bonus?
The new tasting room is open! Joe knows his spirits and is happy to share them with you. Try the Moonshine and tell me how you feel. Tickled?
The truck from the organic farm pulls up right to the door with fresh corn and the Bone Spirits guys take it from there. This is handmade, small batch, rock and roll genius brewing unlike 99% of what’s out there. Do you know where your cocktail’s ethanol came from?
It’s an absolutely shocking discovery in downtown Round Top, with grounds open to the public 24-7. When you get to the long white picket fence, turn!
The annual Summer Conservatory means that exceptional classical concerts are in season when antiques aren’t. Pop in on a Saturday afternoon for a chamber music performance in the Old Chapel. Or slip into the huge performance hall on a weekday and catch a jeans and t-shirts rehearsal of the full orchestra.
The good news? You've discovered The Crush List. The not so good? I haven't been actively posting here for a few years now, which means the never terribly reliable details about my crushes are even more unreliable. Antique vendors have switched venues, shops in town have moved or passed on, donkeys may or may not be in the same front yards... In spite of the risks of massive misdirection I've left the site up in hopes that it still achieves its goal - to inspire you to visit Round Top for the Antiques Show or any time you have the time.
With that said, I leave you to explore this random list of my very favorite things about my very favorite place. I’ve tried to capture the area’s special pieces and parts. Some are big deal, some are small gestures, some are legendary and some are just tiny pip and squeak.
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