Painted Churches of Texas:
This is a great time of year to explore around Schulenberg,
Texas. This area of Central Texas is
known for its Painted Churches which feature amazing works of art painted by
Czech and German immigrants over 100 years ago!
These immigrants built their new churches like those from their
homelands – ancient Gothic structures – and painted the walls, altars and
arches of their simple sanctuaries in colorful patterns and designs.
There are tours available; however since most of the
churches are open during the week, we decided to explore them on our own.
St. Mary Catholic Church in High Hill
Although we saw several in one day, this is really a great 2
day trip so you can fit in some of the local wineries. The Whistling Duck Winery in Weimer, TX was
one of our favorites. Since it was the
holiday season, we were able to enjoy their “Lighting of the Yule Log” and music.
In the next post I’ll share some my favorite spots for
enjoying Christmas Lights!
