GROWING DREAMS

Kelly Chadwick, owner of Chadwick Olive Groves and Villa gave us an update on the history, present and future of the many planned events at the Grove. Chadwick, who has been an interior designer for the past 20 years, looked over her land located about 4-½ miles west of Kempner on Highway 190 and decided about seven years ago, to take a pretty location and make it beautiful. And so, Chadwick Olive Groves and Villa was born. First, Chadwick planted about 40 olive trees. After just three years they are beginning to produce enough fruit to use a press and get some healthy olive oil. After looking around the property, she decided that it would make a perfect wedding venue and a new pavilion and brick pizza oven are in the planning stages. She will be able to produce everything from the simplest of wedding ceremonies to the most elaborate. The beauty of the area made Chadwick think of creating a different type of ambiance and so she has created The European Rendezvous Under Stars concert scheduled for Saturday, October 3 which will feature several well known classical (operatic) singers and a classical guitarist. One singer is Joseph Burg David who will be singing a song from Larry Gatlin’s new album about Texas. David, a tenor, has worked with Gatlin and assisted with backup for him. Another singer featured is baritone William Parcher, an extremely well known performer in the classical world. Of course, there is nothing like a master with the classical guitar and music lovers will not be disappointed with the artistry of Eric Mancella. Gates open for the show around 6 p.m. and folks are welcome to bring picnics, coolers, etc. One vendor will be Legato Winery of Lampasas, so the fruit of the vine will be present. Chadwick hopes to not only fill a need in the area for this type of entertainment; she hopes to also create a need. Chadwick Olive Groves and Villa will save area residents from driving all the way to Austin to attend similar concerts. Chadwick Olive Groves and Villa is holding a large Halloween bash on October 31. There will be live bands with all types of music, lots of vendors with delicious food, a costume contest and more, with the aim to have a safe and fun Halloween. Watch for more news Kelly Chadwick as she plans for a large spring show some time in mid-April 2016. For tickets to European Rendevous Under the Stars, or further information about that event or the Hallowwn bash, call 512-589-5121.