"Today is a Good Day to Drive!" .....Van-Go

Albert, Texas, is alive and well and embarks on a new chapter in the history of this little Texas town!  The historical hamlet – next to Williams Creek in the rich German farmlands of the Texas Hill Country, 20 miles east of Fredericksburg   There is live music on the deck on Wednesdays We are sitting at the picnic tables that circle the great live oak. There is a food truck. Nice walkway around. The dancehall has been renovated and there is usually monthly dance.  You can rent out the hall for weddings and parties too. Huge live oak Listening and dancing. Music is electric so it can be heard by all. To the left is the renovated icehouse, bar. See we were there! Enjoy a touch of Albert, Texas on a Wednesday night.

Once the Vineyard was planted in 2009, the Hilmy’s began constructing the winery.    Great Pyrenese who during the evening patrols the vineyards keeping the deer away from the vines. She is one happy dog who certainly liked attention. It has a nice entrance with a really wide door. In swings! There is a nice outside picnic area. Inside is very warm and cozy. Out back on those hot afternoons there is a comfortable place to relax. The areas are all open, kind of plain in a cool way. On to Fat Fat Ass Ranch and Winery was certainly unique. Yes, they have their own ass outside for you to greet. Some fun places to sit around. Like the old unique still; wonder what they got out of this one back in the day. More neat places to sit and sip. Liked the restroom doors. Neat pictures of family on the walls. And some interesting art work too. Texas winning wines give the owners saddles and it seems- belt buckles. The wine displ...