Chip and Jo Kind of Day

10.20.2023

Waco, Texas

We slowed down a bit today.  We started by doing a self-drive tour of Fixer Upper Projects.  We knew we were on the right track as we kept seeing a tour van at our stops.

The Little Shop on Bosque

German Schmere House

Mid Century Modern

Hillcrest Estate

Clint’s House

The Castle

After a bit of Googling we drove to Homestead Cafe.  It is an interesting place.  The food was good but the service was sub par.  Afterwards we walked around the craft village that surrounds the farm to table restaurant.  Homestead Heritage is an intentional Christian community.  The people were very friendly and the crafts were beautiful.  In many shops you could make your own items.  Creating would have been fun if we’d had more time.

 

This building was moved from New Jersey.  It originally was on the farm of the man in the bow of the boat in the painting of Washington crossing the Delaware.

After a bit more shopping and some chill out time we attended An Evening with Chip and Jo at The Silos.  It was fun to see the place lit up at night.  The Gaines are very down to earth and inspirational.  

It has been an amazing trip.  I enjoyed reconnecting with old friends!  Once again I find myself in record setting heat so I’m happy to fly home tomorrow to enjoy a bit of Fall!