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NEWS RELEASE March 18, 2010

For more information, phone: Shirley Wills, 210-822-2378 (O), 210-365-4488 (cell)
Regina Alexander, 830-995-3131

10th ANNUAL COMFORT VILLAGE SPRING ANTIQUES SHOW
ATTRACTS ANTIQUES ENTHUSIASTS AND COLLECTORS
TO COMFORT MAY 1 and 2, 2010

COMFORT, TEXAS…Antiques lovers from throughout the state will gather in the Texas Hill Country for the 10th annual Comfort Village Spring Antiques Show on Saturday and Sunday, May 1 and 2.

Held at Comfort Park on Texas Highway 27 off of IH-10, the Comfort Village Spring Antiques Show will be open Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine. Admission is $5 per person, good both days. Children age 12 and under will be admitted free of charge.

Lori Voigt-Titsworth, whose husband’s family founded and operates the Comfort Village Antiques Shows each spring and fall, explained that true antique collecting is becoming more challenging. “Our shows are true antiques shows—no reproductions and no crafts—with savvy dealers willing to share their knowledge and expertise with new and established collectors,” she said.

Knowledgeable and friendly dealers, the country setting, and the hospitality of the town of Comfort make this a very popular show. It features American antiques, including farm tables, cupboards, quilts, rugs, baskets, pewter, and many interesting surprises. The show also includes dealers in jewelry, china, Indian collectibles, old store collectibles, and advertising, architectural and gardening pieces.

Many visitors make it an antiques weekend by staying in one of the beautiful historic bed-and-breakfasts in Comfort, attending the show and then antiquing throughout Comfort and the surrounding area. With its relaxed setting away from the crowds, Comfort is the perfect base for antiquing in the surrounding Texas Hill Country. Fredericksburg, Boerne, and Kerrville are just 15 to 30 minutes away.

For more information, phone: Shirley Wills, 210-822-2378 (O), 210-365-4488 (cell)

COMFORT, TEXAS…More mothers and daughters are celebrating special occasions, like milestone birthdays and Mother’s Day, with a mother-daughter trip. For many young women, it’s a great way to relax and create lasting memories with the women who have played such an important part in their lives, while for older women it’s chance to strengthen family ties.

"Relationships are shaped by the experiences that we share," said Regina Alexander, manager of the Comfort Chamber of Commerce. "Traveling with your mother, a favorite aunt or even your grandmother is an opportunity to spend quality time together, away from spouses and children.

"Comfort is an ideal location for a mother-daughter trip," said Alexander. "We’re located within easy driving distance of San Antonio, Austin and Houston, so it’s just as easy to come for the day as it is for the weekend."

In Comfort, many of the shops and restaurants are located in the downtown historic district, within easy walking distance of each other. Here are some of the activities popular for mother-daughter trips.

Shop Till You Drop. Comfort offers some of the best antique shopping anywhere. The town is known for its great Texas primitives as well as for furniture and décor items that reflect the ranch, country and shabby chic styles so popular now. Antiques dealers are located in the downtown historic district as well as along Highway 27. Adding to the great antiques shopping is the Comfort Village Spring Antiques Show (www.texasantiqueshows.com), staged in Comfort Park May 1 and 2.

Enjoy Tea Time. After day of shopping, relax at The Front Street Tea Room (www.frontstreetearoom.com) and enjoy one of the 25 kinds of tea as well as sandwiches and homemade desserts. The tea room is open Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.

Relax at a Great Bed and Breakfast. From Victorian era mansions to country cabins, Comfort lodging captures the history of the town as well as the picturesque Hill Country setting. For example, The Haven River Inn (www.havenriverinn.com) offers both elegance and comfort on 23 acres along the Guadalupe River. The main house was built by lumber tycoon Albert Steves in the early 1900s. The inn can accommodate individual guests as well as groups for family reunions. Meyer Bed and Breakfast on Cypress Creek (www.meyerbedandbreakfast.com) offers a scenic, peaceful setting with beautiful views of the creek and wildlife as well as such amenities as Jacuzzi tubs, fireplaces, and a swimming pool.

Toast with Texas Wines. A visit to Comfort puts visitors in the heart of Central Texas wine country. A scenic Hill Country vineyard, Singing Water Vineyards (www.singingwatervineyards.com) is located up in the hills just south of Comfort on the banks of Bruin Creek. Comfort Cellars Winery (www.confortcellars.com), located just a block from the historic district, is known for its unique jalapeno and peach wines and offers tastings as well.

Remember the Baby Boomer Years. Comfort Meet Market. located on High Street in the building that once housed the Comfort meat market, provides a nostalgic venue for Baby Boomer fans of the Beatles, Elvis and vintage VWs. Open only on weekends, it features music, beer and wine.

Pamper Yourself. Paniolo Ranch Bed and Breakfast Spa offers a resort retreat with amenities that include a swimming pool and cold water spa, therapeutic hot tub and seated steam bath, whirlpool tube and outdoor shower. Massage and spa treatments also are available. Salon Infusion offers spa services in an ambiance of calmness and rejuvenation. Services include hair, nail, skin, massage and cosmetic application with van service for groups. Both Paniolo Ranch Bed and Breakfast Spa (www.panioloranch.com) and Salon Infusion (www.saloninfusion.com) are within driving distance of Comfort.

For more detailed information on the activities and sites mentioned, we encourage you to visit the individual Web sites, to visit our Web site, www.comfortchamberofcommerce.com or to phone us at 830-995-3131.