Concerts, Weddings & Sandwiches
The three nouns in the title bar have very little in common except that right now I'm eating and sleeping all three, although only one noun is really edible.
Concerts: We just wrapped our last concert in the Live at The Windmill series. The idea when all this began in April was to give indy musicians a fun place to play and bring new acts to the area. The jury's still out on "Live's" success or failure b/c it's hard to make a judgement after only one season. We did have some fantastic acts. If you ever get a chance to see "The Hogg Maulies," "The Kim Townsend Group", "Glitter Rose," "Thomas Champagne," "Ruben V," "The Bruise Brothers," or "Andy McIntyre and the Primal Groove" don't miss 'em. Great stuff.
The shows started on Sunday afternoons in April on our main stage in the north pasture. But due to smaller audiences and extreme summer heat, we moved them to our pool stage and random Saturday nights. More than once I heard guests say while under a full moon and starry skies, "wow, this is great." I just wish more people had been wow'd. And every band said, "incredible." We'll see about next year. The bands are nice, but don't play for free.
Weddings: We've had many fun weddings out here and this upcoming weekend's event should be no exception. Kendall and Cade, November 15th under the arbors. This time it's a night wedding complete with twinkle lights under the arbors, spotlights on the windmill and a reception to rival them all. Many have asked me why I get so wound up for a wedding. My feelings are this: No one goes into a wedding expecting anything but success. So, I perceive this day as their most important day! Literally, it's the first day of their lives. We plan to standby by that motto this weekend even if the weather throws us a cold curve.
Sandwiches: I haven't ever written about much besides the ranch in my blogs, but times; they are a changin'. A new venture about to happen is The Big Apple Deli. It's our sandwich shop/beer & wine bar on the downtown square. We're slated to open December 8th. To say there are a million little details to handle before then is a GIANT understatement.
The Big Apple Deli is completely modeled after The Caterie in Baton Rouge. That's a deli/bar where I worked as a teen. I loved it then. I think I love it now. We'll see. By the way, our motto is: The food's okay, but the restrooms are great! Stop by, you'll see.
Anyway, that's what's going on in my life. None of it is the be all-end all. It's just what I do. So, if you're ever in this area in spring and summer please check to see if we're having a concert. If you're falling in love and want a fun place for a wedding, give me a call. And if your hungry and need a fun bathroom, stop by the deli.
Bill Robertson
Mgr., Windmill Ranch Preserve
Snyder, TX
325.573.1200
Concerts: We just wrapped our last concert in the Live at The Windmill series. The idea when all this began in April was to give indy musicians a fun place to play and bring new acts to the area. The jury's still out on "Live's" success or failure b/c it's hard to make a judgement after only one season. We did have some fantastic acts. If you ever get a chance to see "The Hogg Maulies," "The Kim Townsend Group", "Glitter Rose," "Thomas Champagne," "Ruben V," "The Bruise Brothers," or "Andy McIntyre and the Primal Groove" don't miss 'em. Great stuff.
The shows started on Sunday afternoons in April on our main stage in the north pasture. But due to smaller audiences and extreme summer heat, we moved them to our pool stage and random Saturday nights. More than once I heard guests say while under a full moon and starry skies, "wow, this is great." I just wish more people had been wow'd. And every band said, "incredible." We'll see about next year. The bands are nice, but don't play for free.
Weddings: We've had many fun weddings out here and this upcoming weekend's event should be no exception. Kendall and Cade, November 15th under the arbors. This time it's a night wedding complete with twinkle lights under the arbors, spotlights on the windmill and a reception to rival them all. Many have asked me why I get so wound up for a wedding. My feelings are this: No one goes into a wedding expecting anything but success. So, I perceive this day as their most important day! Literally, it's the first day of their lives. We plan to standby by that motto this weekend even if the weather throws us a cold curve.
Sandwiches: I haven't ever written about much besides the ranch in my blogs, but times; they are a changin'. A new venture about to happen is The Big Apple Deli. It's our sandwich shop/beer & wine bar on the downtown square. We're slated to open December 8th. To say there are a million little details to handle before then is a GIANT understatement.
The Big Apple Deli is completely modeled after The Caterie in Baton Rouge. That's a deli/bar where I worked as a teen. I loved it then. I think I love it now. We'll see. By the way, our motto is: The food's okay, but the restrooms are great! Stop by, you'll see.
Anyway, that's what's going on in my life. None of it is the be all-end all. It's just what I do. So, if you're ever in this area in spring and summer please check to see if we're having a concert. If you're falling in love and want a fun place for a wedding, give me a call. And if your hungry and need a fun bathroom, stop by the deli.
Bill Robertson
Mgr., Windmill Ranch Preserve
Snyder, TX
325.573.1200
posted by Windmill Ranch @ 4:47 AM
1 Comments:
At 4:09 PM,
moonbeam said…
Bill
Cannot wait for the opening and believe me....I will ck out the bathroom. What an exciting time for the square and Snyder. Just glad I can be a part of the community and sit back, and enjoy the fruits of your hard labor. What a joy you are to have in our town. You bring excitement and a new level of intensity that is catching if anyone is around you (or other family members) for very long.
See you in the Big Apple!
Moonbeam
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