September 20th Photo Event: The Painted Churches
Come join a really fun group of photographers as we adventure off to Schulenburg, TX to visit the world famous “Painted Churches.” The Churches include:
Our tour will include a guide as we caravan from one location to the next. With this many churches, we should expect to have approximately 45 minutes at each location. The architecture is stunning, the stained glass windows are magnificent, and the paintings and carvings should surely please. We will break for lunch at the Oak Ridge Smoke House where we will find a buffet with a large assortment of food including soup, salad, various meats, BBQ, veggies and even dessert and drinks for $12.00. We will finish the tour and return to the parking lot at the Chamber of Commerce for the return trip home. Tripods are welcome, and wear comfortable walking shoes. Please RSVP to Betty Waldo so we will know how many are going, and if you want to carpool, we can get those set up. Feel free to invite your friends and significant others.
Date and Time: September 20, 2022. Meet in Schulenburg, TX at 8:45 am. Buy your ticket and assemble with friends. The guided tour will begin at 9:15 via caravan.
Location: Schulenburg Chamber of Commerce, 618 N. Main Street, Schulenburg, TX 78956 (979) 743-4514
Cost: $25.00 per person for the tour, plus $18.00 for tour guide and gratuity. The Chamber of Commerce donates a large portion of the tour fees to the churches so we have a win-win here.
Car Pool: It is estimated that Schulenburg is approximately 95 miles from Houston. Call your friends and arrange to car pool, or if you need a ride, or would volunteer to drive, please contact Betty Waldo at 281-732-2460 or email at bjwdabue@aol.com
Lunch: We will meet for lunch at Oak Ridge Smoke House located at 712 US Hwy 77, Schulenburg. (979)743-3372 about half way through the tour. The buffet is $12.00 and includes drink and dessert.
RSVP: bjwdabue@aol.com