Boerne, Texas, is open and welcoming visitors with a refined culinary scene and the anticipated opening of Missick Cellars, a new winery that has already earned international recognition. While recent flooding has affected parts of the Texas Hill Country, Boerne remains vibrant and ready to offer a weekend getaway featuring elevated dining, boutique lodging, and luxury spa experiences.
Missick Cellars, led by winemaker Chris Missick, is set to open its doors to the public after a successful soft opening. The winery offers guests the rare opportunity to book a private wine tasting experience directly with the winemaker, providing a personal and hands-on experience that goes beyond typical Hill Country tastings. Missick Cellars recently won an award at an international wine competition, highlighting the quality of its wines. The winery's beautifully designed space reflects the character of the Texas Hill Country and will be a new addition to visitors' itineraries.
Boerne has established itself as a premier food destination, with restaurants offering elevated dining that rivals metropolitan scenes while retaining small-town warmth. The Kendall Restaurant, housed within the historic 1859 Kendall landmark on Cibolo Creek, delivers a sophisticated farm-to-table fine dining experience. Cypress Grille, a local favorite, is known for refined American cuisine and seasonal ingredients, with popular events like BBQ Sundays and Wine Wednesdays offering bottles at 40% off. The restaurant is also expanding, with a new bar space opening this fall. Valeria brings upscale European dining to the Hill Country, with Chef Keith Kuhn crafting a seasonally evolving menu featuring seafood, artisanal pizzas, house-made pasta, and grass-fed steaks. Guests can also book curated wine dinners or cooking classes for an immersive experience.
The dining and culinary experiences extend beyond the table. The Kendall Hotel, a boutique inn with 34 individually designed rooms and four event venues, offers historic charm steps from Main Plaza. Art Spa House, a premium day spa on the historic Hill Country Mile, provides customized treatments including relaxation massages, organic facials, and full spa packages.
"Boerne's doors are wide open, and our restaurant and hospitality community is ready to deliver unforgettable experiences," said Tori Bellos, Visit Boerne Marketing Specialist. "From world-class fine dining to our newest winery, there has never been a better time to plan a Hill Country getaway." Visitors are encouraged to plan a weekend escape to experience Boerne's elevated dining, wine, lodging, and relaxation offerings, whether for a romantic retreat, a girlfriends' getaway, or a foodie weekend exploring the Texas Hill Country's best food destination.
