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Co-Author of "Replenishing Our Hills" published book. For print, DM, or visit the Carriage House Art Gallery in Boerne, TX. Specialize in metal print

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The Texas Hill Country is more than a beautiful landscape—it’s a living ecosystem shaped by water, wildlife, working ranches, conservation, and the people who choose to protect it. 🌿

Replenishing Our Hills: Protecting Lands in the Heart of the Hill Country by Brent Evans, with photography by John M. Freud, explores the changing Hill Country and the people working to preserve what makes it so special.

From the ecological richness of the region to the pressures of development, water scarcity, and habitat loss, the book highlights an important question:

How do we protect the land while allowing communities to grow?

Inside, you’ll discover stories of:
🌱 Land stewardship and conservation
💧 Protecting water and natural resources
🐄 Working ranches and their role in the landscape
🌳 Habitat restoration
🤝 Community-led conservation efforts
🏞️ The people dedicating their lives to protecting the Hill Country

One idea runs through the story: conservation isn’t only about protecting land today—it’s about leaving something worth protecting for the people who come after us.

📖 Replenishing Our Hills is a beautiful reminder that conservation happens through people, choices, and long-term stewardship.

Save this post if you care about nature, conservation, and protecting the places we call home. 🌎

Read the full story — Book link in bio.

#ReplenishingOurHills #TexasHillCountry #Conservation #LandConservation #EnvironmentalConservation NatureBooks Sustainability WildlifeConservation LandStewardship TexasNature BookRecommendation NaturePhotography Books Bookstagram viral explorepage

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The Texas Hill Country is more than a beautiful landscape—it’s a living ecosystem shaped by water, wildlife, working ranches, conservation, and the people who choose to protect it. 🌿

Replenishing Our Hills: Protecting Lands in the Heart of the Hill Country by Brent Evans, with photography by John M. Freud, explores the changing Hill Country and the people working to preserve what makes it so special.

From the ecological richness of the region to the pressures of development, water scarcity, and habitat loss, the book highlights an important question:

How do we protect the land while allowing communities to grow?

Inside, you’ll discover stories of:
🌱 Land stewardship and conservation
💧 Protecting water and natural resources
🐄 Working ranches and their role in the landscape
🌳 Habitat restoration
🤝 Community-led conservation efforts
🏞️ The people dedicating their lives to protecting the Hill Country

One idea runs through the story: conservation isn’t only about protecting land today—it’s about leaving something worth protecting for the people who come after us.

📖 Replenishing Our Hills is a beautiful reminder that conservation happens through people, choices, and long-term stewardship.

Save this post if you care about nature, conservation, and protecting the places we call home. 🌎

Read the full story — Book link in bio.

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MEET ONE OF THE PEOPLE CAPTURING THE BEAUTY OF THE TEXAS HILL COUNTRY 📸

After following his work online for years, we met Boerne photographer John Freud at the Boerne Book Festival, and if you love the Hill Country, his work is definitely worth a follow.

John serves on the board of The Cibolo and has spent years photographing the landscapes and preserved lands of the Texas Hill Country. What started as a retirement hobby in 2016 turned into a passion, and his collection now includes some pretty incredible images from around our part of Texas.

That work also became part of “Replenishing Our Hills,” a book John created with longtime Cibolo founder Brent Evans. The project took six years and combines Brent’s writing with John’s photography to explore a pretty big question facing the Hill Country: How do we preserve what makes this place special as more and more people want to call it home?

The book opens with a line that gets right to the point: “The Hill Country’s being loved to death.” It goes on to discuss the small percentage of Hill Country land preserved for public use and what can be done to protect more of it.

But even if you never pick up the book, go look at John’s photography. You can find his work online and locally at The Carriage House Gallery at 110 Rosewood Ave. And here’s another cool part: John says the net proceeds from purchases of his photography are donated to the Cibolo Nature Center & Farm.

📸 Instagram: @john.freud
🌐 johnfreudimages.com

#boerne #boernelife #texashillcountry

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THE BOERNE BOOK FESTIVAL IS HAPPENING NOW! 📕

Open until 4 pm at @boernelibrary !

We had a blast meeting authors, buying books, eating food and more!

#boerne #boernelife #read

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Beautiful Hill Country feature by @john.freud. Thanks John.

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📚’Replenishing Our Hills’ explores the challenges of balancing development with conservation in Texas Hill Country.

The book highlights how population growth and urban expansion can gradually impact landscapes, wildlife, and natural resources.

Through real stories and experiences, the authors show the importance of land stewardship and long term thinking.

One of the book’s central themes is that conservation is not just about nature but also about protecting heritage, community, and legacy.

Overall, it is a thought-provoking read that encourages readers to consider what should be preserved for future generations.

#bookreels #natureconservation #savenature🌎 #reels #books

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Join us for an afternoon of art, music, and connection! On September 12 from 2–6 p.m., come experience the gallery in a whole new way with live artist demonstrations, live music performed by one of our talented artists, Mike Martin, and plenty of opportunities to chat with the artists behind their works. We’re honored to have been voted “Best-of -the- Best” Art Gallery in Boerne for 2026, and look forward to sharing our creativity with you! Enjoy wine and hors d’oeuvres as you wander through the gallery, discovering new favorites and soaking up the creative atmosphere. You’ll also have the chance to cast your vote for your favorite artwork, making you part of this wonderful event that celebrates the artists and their work. It’s an afternoon designed for art lovers, curious visitors, and anyone who enjoys good company, great art, and a little creative inspiration.
#TEXASArtGallery #ArtDemo #WatercolorArtistInGallery #boernetexas #boerne

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Did you know that gallery artist @john.freud was voted Best of the Best #1 photographer in Boerne? He’s in the gallery today so come by & see why! #gallery #boernephotographer #boerneart #boerne

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GOOD TEXAS LIVING - GTL is proud to present this feature photo by @john.freud

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📚 Preserving More Than Just Land.

Replenishing Our Hills is more than a book about conservation. It is a book about protecting what matters before it is too late.

Through compelling stories from the Texas Hill Country, the authors examine how rapid population growth, urban expansion, and evolving land use are reshaping the region’s natural landscapes and local communities. The book sheds light on the challenges these changes bring while celebrating the individuals and organizations dedicated to protecting the area’s unique heritage for future generations.

What I enjoyed most was how the book made conservation feel personal rather than political. It constantly raises questions about responsibility, stewardship, and the kind of world we want to leave behind. One idea that particularly stayed with me was the tension between development and preservation. Growth brings opportunities, but it also comes with a cost. The book encourages readers to think about what may be lost when progress is measured only by what is built and not by what is preserved.

The writing is informative yet engaging, blending history, environmental concerns, and real life stories. Even though the book focuses on Texas Hill Country, the questions it raises feel relevant everywhere.

Overall, the book is a thoughtful and eye-opening read that reminds us that some of the most important things we leave behind are not the things we create, but the things we choose to protect.

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#landconservation #protectnature #environmentalconservation #bookreview #bookphoto

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GOOD TEXAS LIVING - GTL is proud to present this feature photo by @john.freud

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Photo selected by @waynegoodenphotography

GTL exists to support Texas Photographers by sharing a glimpse at the beauty and diverse landscapes of the Great State of Texas.

Share your photos by tagging @goodtexasliving or just become involved in the community by avid participation in supporting your fellow photographers. We value the relationship.

Founded in 2016 by Wayne Gooden

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National Bubbly Day! �
�Join us for some snacks, bubbles, proseco and bellini’s!

Featuring the Art work of Susan Die and John Freud.

Meet the Artists!

Today! Saturday June 6th 2 - 6

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