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What’s Off Main Street
Discover the true meaning of gemütlichkeit! Good food, a glass of wine, friends! And, TIME to explore the delightful Shopping Districts just off Main Street! However you travel… whatever you’re dreaming… romantic escape, girlfriends weekend out, shopping odyssey, family vacation or corporate retreat, “follow your BLISS” to Fredericksburg, Tx – Your Texas Hill Country SHOPPING Adventure is waiting for YOU, and it’s sure to please! Relax and Enjoy… Shopping like it used to be… in Fredericksburg, Texas!
Venture down side streets, into historic neighborhoods where you’ll find delightful shops, cafes, spas, art galleries and antiques! The Fredericksburg Herb Farm is a dream destination, complete with comfortable cottages, a world class destination spa, heavenly fine dining and the Poet’s Haus Gift shop that is filled with gifts for home and garden, plus an abundant selection of delicious smelling, herb infused body care products and candles that are hand crafted on site… All nestled in lush gardens of flowers, herbs and salad greens! Take some time to sit in the gardens and enjoy the ambience of nature! Of course a visit to Fredericksburg wouldn’t be complete without a stop at the Peach Tree Tea Room and Gift Gallery. This amazing space was originally created by Cynthia and Hector Pedregon. Cynthia will always be remembered for her many contributions to Texas culinaire… author of three cookbooks, founding member of Les Dames d’Escoffier, San Antonio, and the creative spirit behind the “Peach Tree”, Fredericksburg’s FIRST GIFT gallery and tea room where whole food; fresh ingredients, put together with LOVE …. presented with beauty and flavor on the plate, was a GIFT to all who experienced her gracious attention to detail! Today the Pedregon’s daughter carries on the tradition of quality, beauty, integrity and family values. The quintessential gift gallery is stocked with extraordinary treasures… and lunch in the Peach Tree Tea Room is NOT to be missed! Next door, Home at Last, offers statuary for your garden and an eclectic mix of treasures for your home and or office space! Just off Main Street, across from Marktplatz, on Adams Street Chämpe Jennings Jewelry features one-of-a-kind designs set with rare and precious gemstones, in gold, silver, or platinum. Located in a lovely historic building, Chämpe Jennings Jewelry is a UNIQUE and delightful shopping adventure. Just a few doors down from Chämpe Jennings is the gallery of Charles Beckendorf, perhaps the most recognized name in Texas art. Charles left a wonderful legacy that lives on through his spectacular artwork… prints, books and sculpture. There’s so much to see and do in Fredericksburg, Texas! Discover the treasure trove of possibilities “Off Main”! We invite you to peruse our recommendations below, then go out and PLAY!
