They call it Green even though it is spelled Gruene. The town is tiny but booming. Fifty years ago it was dead but the locals got together and decided to renovate the old dance hall. They brought in music every weekend and bit by bit, other building were restored as restaurants. Soon came the old houses to be used as antique stores. Pretty soon, Gruene was getting trendy and fashionable.
We four drove to Gruene from Canyon Lake along River Road. It is a remarkable drive, right alongside the Guadalupe River through the canyon. The whole way is on private land so you are not able to stop or walk or park. We have driven the road many times but am always impressed with the beauty of the bluffs and the foliage. It is a local treasure except no one pays any attention to it.
Gruene is a place worth visiting. The stores are unique as is the architecture. Everything is old. But on a Monday afternoon the place was hopping. It is very impressive to observe what happens when someone gets an idea and works very hard and then finds out that everything has been a success. It was fun being a part of the success of Gruene.
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