Join us for a cactus getaway in texas wine country!
April 30th - May 1st
Dear Readers!
Writing the Texas Wine Trail Series has been an incredible journey so far. Meeting the winery owners, winemakers, growers, and learning more about the community that makes up the Texas Wine Trail in Fredericksburg, TX, has inspired me to put together something special for you!
This Spring, I have created a uniquely immersive experience to go along with the release of Cactus Wedding (Book #2 of the Texas Wine Trail Series). Partnering with the Stonewall Motor Lodge, you have the option of staying at this hip and vibrant retro 60's-era renovated motel. (They have 12 rooms, 4 cabins, and 4 RV spots to choose from, right off of Hwy 290, and that's where our fun will begin!)
I want to bring you to some of the wineries from my first novel, Cactus Christmas, give you a chance to share locally-prepared food expertly paired with Texas wines, take you on a vineyard tour, and celebrate the release of Cactus Wedding with pre-sale copies!
It will be a fun weekend that will give you a behind-the-scenes peek into the Texas Wine Trail Series, and I certainly hope it makes you appreciate this beautiful wine community as I have! The bluebonnets will also be in bloom, so it's a perfect time to visit the Hill Country!
Bring a friend, share with your book club, or just come alone, and I look forward to seeing you soon!
-xo Heather & Dotty
Events & pricing
Cactus Getaway Events!
Join us for two-days of activities in the Texas Wine Country, hosted by Heather Renée May
*A curated weekend experience which includes:
- 4 course small bites dinner by Mitchell Sharrock w/ Ab Astris Wine Pairing and Live music on the patio by Heather Ré
- Continental breakfast at Stonewall Motor Lodge courtesy of Vind-Pocket Concierge with signed copies of Cactus Wedding (Book #2)
- (Optional) "Meet the Winemaker" Vineyard tour at Texas Heritage Vineyard
- Swag Bag w/ lots of goodies!
*wine tasting event can be added on
Starting Saturday, April 30th at 6pm, and ending on Sunday May 1st at 3pm.
Stay at the iconic Stonewall Motor Lodge, recently featured on Magnolia Network "reMotel". Limited reservations are available at Stonewall Motor Lodge for their rooms, cabin, or RV sites. Reserve directly through the motel by clicking the link on the image, or contacting them directly: 830 - 644 - 1040
Ala Carte Events
These events can be purchased separately or added onto a weekend ticket!
A van will take us to visit some of the wineries featured in Cactus Christmas: Messina Hof Winery, Texas Heritage Vineyard, and Pontotoc Vineyards Weingarten. Messina Hof & Texas Heritage will be wine tastings, while at Pontotoc Weingarten we will enjoy their famous Sangria & homemade picnic baskets for a late lunch!
Saturday, April 30th from 11-4pm
Mitchell Sharrock, the acclaimed chef at The Liquid Culture, will be sharing his 4-course locally-sourced Small Bites dinner paired with Ab Astris wines, served in the courtyard underneath the beautiful oak trees on location at the Motor Lodge.
(Included in the weekend ticket)
Saturday, April 30th from 6-8pm
Hang out at Stonewall Motor Lodge and listen to original and cover tunes on guitar and fiddle by Heather Ré. It's an experience you won't want to miss! Come for the dinner, or just enjoy while sipping wine in the courtyard. Wine will be available for purchase from Texas Heritage Vineyards.
(Included in the weekend ticket)
Saturday, April 30th from 7-9pm
Sunday morning we will meet at the Barn at Stonewall Motor Lodge to enjoy continental breakfast provided by Vind-Pocket Concierge and will be signing copies of Cactus Wedding (book #2)!
*Refreshments available for purchase.
(Included in the weekend ticket)
Sunday, May 1st from 11am-Noon
Timing subject to change, and tickets available first-come, first-served, based on availability.