Sanctuary

Wedding Day

Seating Begins

Ceremony

Fellowship Hall

Social Hour

Reception

Parking Lot

Couple Exits the Scene

Fall

Our Wedding

Both&nbsp;of&nbsp;us&nbsp;were&nbsp;avid&nbsp;artists&nbsp;and&nbsp;we&nbsp;posted&nbsp;online&nbsp;on&nbsp;a&nbsp;forum&nbsp;regularly.&nbsp;We&nbsp;got&nbsp;to&nbsp;know&nbsp;each&nbsp;other&nbsp;through&nbsp;our&nbsp;art.&nbsp;Then&nbsp;we&nbsp;learned&nbsp;how&nbsp;similar&nbsp;we&nbsp;were,&nbsp;and&nbsp;struck&nbsp;up&nbsp;a&nbsp;friendship.&nbsp;6&nbsp;months&nbsp;later,&nbsp;Jonah&nbsp;confessed.

How We Met

Both of us knew we would start dating someday, but I, Esther, had told Jonah that I wanted to wait until I was 18. Hilariously, 5 days before I turned 18, I couldn't wait any longer. I called him at midnight and bashfully said, "I don't want to be friends anymore, will you be my boyfriend?" He obviously said yes.

We Started Dating

Jonah's first visit to the USA was a magical time. We got to know each-other again instead of just being online! It was heartbreaking to separate again

Jonah's First Visit to the USA

How do you go from never having met, to having met and falling deeper in love, to being separated for months and months on end? Well, you date someone 8000 miles across the sea, that's how. Before we met in person, the distance wasn't so bad. We had never even met. But once we met in person, our relationship became more 'real'. The separation was misery itself. Patience and talking every day became a staple of life.

Relearning what a LDR was like

The wait was long, but we finally were reunited. We spent time touring Sydney and the Blue Mountains as well as with family. Esther knew by the end of the trip that the 'future in-laws' were going to be amazing.

OUR LONG ANTICIPATED REUNION! ESTHER'S FIRST VISIT TO AUSTRALIA

Jonah&nbsp;came&nbsp;back&nbsp;to&nbsp;America&nbsp;to&nbsp;experience&nbsp;his&nbsp;first&nbsp;Thanksgiving&nbsp;with&nbsp;Esther's&nbsp;family.&nbsp;It&nbsp;was&nbsp;a&nbsp;great&nbsp;success!&nbsp;The&nbsp;next&nbsp;3&nbsp;months&nbsp;we&nbsp;spent&nbsp;together&nbsp;we&nbsp;were&nbsp;inseparable.&nbsp;We&nbsp;had&nbsp;plenty&nbsp;of&nbsp;discussions&nbsp;about&nbsp;our&nbsp;future,&nbsp;when&nbsp;we&nbsp;wanted&nbsp;to&nbsp;marry,&nbsp;and&nbsp;what&nbsp;we&nbsp;wanted&nbsp;to&nbsp;do&nbsp;as&nbsp;a&nbsp;married&nbsp;couple.&nbsp;I&nbsp;knew&nbsp;we&nbsp;were&nbsp;still&nbsp;a&nbsp;little&nbsp;ways&nbsp;from&nbsp;marriage,&nbsp;but&nbsp;dreaming&nbsp;of&nbsp;a&nbsp;wedding&nbsp;is&nbsp;every&nbsp;girl's...well...dream.

Jonah's Triumphant Return to America

Another long anticipated reunion. We spent Christmas together in Australia! and Finally, Jonah Proposed! Of course, Esther said yes.

Esther returns to Australia

ENGAGEMENT! WEDDING! HAPPILY EVER AFTER!!!

Our Story

Jonah's First Trip to America

Esther's First Trip to Australia

Jonah's Second Trip to America

Esther's Second Trip to Australia

Photos

Deborah Treibs

Oscar Kim

Hannah Treibs

Nate Kim

Jael Fisk

Toby Kim

Rebekah Zimmer

William Higgins

Aria Zimmer

Bryn Bailey

Kaylee Fisk

Wedding Party

Q + A

What's Nearby?Since we are having a morning weekend wedding, there will be plenty of time to explore the hill country! Our venue is located right outside Bandera TX, which is approximately:-15 minutes from Kerrville-35 minutes from Boerne-45 minutes from Fredericksburg-1 hr from San Antonio You are more than welcome to stay in any of these locations. Please see the travel page for ideas on things you can do in each city. AirportSan Antonio International (SAT) is 62 miles or approximately 1 hrs drive from the venue. HotelWe have reserved 2 different hotel blocks at the River Trail Cottages and Best Western in Kerrville, linked below. The River Trail Cottages have larger accommodations if anyone is traveling with a large group. Best Western has smaller options. Of course, there are plenty of AirBNB options all over depending on where you want to stay. TransportationThere are lots of options for anyone coming from the airport for rentals.

Must book rooms before December 22, 2024.


As promised, please see below for the group reservation link.  We blocked a variety of cottages for your guests including a two-bedroom cottage that comes with a full kitchen :)

https://resnexus.com/resnexus/reservations/group/EBFC9CD2-D978-456D-870A-34AD12DD107A?GID=14f118ed-5a4b-47d5-8394-6b99bd21ac0b

Please note that all the nightly rates listed on the group reservation page already include a group discount of 10%.  After guests select a cottage, they will be led to the next page which will show them a total amount due that includes taxes and a one-time cleaning fee.  

Please note that any unbooked cottage will be released around December 22 (about a month prior to the stay).  However, guests who are associated with your party can always contact us to do a booking and we will extend the group discount rate to them.

If there is any question, please feel free to have guests email us or call us at (830) 928-9002. 

COME ENJOY KERRVILLE'S NEWEST HOTEL ALTERNATIVEIdeally situated along the banks of the beautiful Guadalupe River in Kerrville, Texas, River Trail Cottages is the perfect destination for your Hill Country getaway. With over 500 feet of riverfront to enjoy, and easy access to the Kerrville River Trail and Louise Hays Park, our property is perfect for families and groups looking for a comfortable departure from a typical hotel. Whether you want to enjoy a quiet evening with s’mores on the waterfront, or enjoy our complimentary in-room wifi and HD satellite TV, River Trail Cottages are unlike anything else in Kerrville.

River Trail Cottages

Best Western Sunday House Inn

An AirBNB could be a favorable option if you are traveling in a group! We have lots of options in the area if you are willing to drive a little bit to get to Bandera!

AirBnB

Travel

There is nothing average about our Day Rides and Overnights, spectacular view at a hidden gem in Medina, exiting town rides in Bandera, climbs and vast meadows at Hill Country State Natural Area. Whatever you choose, our rides are an adventure beyond the regular nose-to-tail ride! And best of all, it is always in private groups and at the time you want to ride! Care for the horses are highest possible quality, saddles are high quality, and meet the horses and mules, they where ones unwanted and now re-trained to happily serve you. We bring the horses to all locations, so per booking only! To make a reservation, call, email, text or book directly online

Bandera Historical Rides

Stand inside the 7' center chamber of the 77'7" tall, $2,000,000 Resurrection cross located on the 1930' mountain in the heart of the Texas Hill Country. "The Empty Cross" has been described as the most scripturally symbolic cross ever created. Experience God's presence, love, power, mercy, forgiveness and miracles as you read through the plaques affixed to the inside walls of the magnificent cross. The 77’ Kerrville Cross is the centerpiece of The Sculpture Prayer Garden still being developed as a gift to the community and to the Kingdom of God. The admission to experience this unique attraction is FREE. Hours open to the public: 6 AM to 12 Midnight; Open All Year!

The Coming King Sculpture Prayer Gardens

The Center is open 10am to 4pm and has loads of beautiful artwork!

Kerr Arts & Cultural Center Inc.

Eighty feet below the surface in Texas Hill Country lies the Cave Without a Name, an extraordinary underground world of stalactites, stalagmites, soda straws, flowstones, cave drapery, and other terrestrial formations formed over thousands of years. Come early, pack a picnic, and enjoy on-site amenities such as a hiking trail, gift shop, and a gemstone/fossil sluice.

Cave Without A Name

Explore the <a href="https://naturalbridgecaverns.com/discoverytour/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Discovery Tour</a>, where state-of-the-art lighting illuminates massive, otherworldly formations formed by single drops of water and the slow passage of time. Or, explore our <a href="https://naturalbridgecaverns.com/hiddenwonderstour/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hidden Wonders Tour</a>, where shadows dance over delicate formations and mystery awaits in every shadow. Take to the skies high above Texas as you ascend the <a href="https://naturalbridgecaverns.com/twisted-trails" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twisted Trails</a> or for a true test, try tackling our <a href="https://naturalbridgecaverns.com/adventuretours/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Adventure Tours</a>. Experience a sense of discovery finding your way through our <a href="https://naturalbridgecaverns.com/amazenranch/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">AMAZEn’ Ranch Roundup</a>, a 5,000 square foot outdoor maze.

Natural Bridge Caverns

Established in 1718 as Mission San Antonio de Valero, for over 300 years the former mission now known as the Alamo has been a crossroads of history. Having existed under six flags of independent nations and served as a garrison for five different armies, the Alamo has a rich history and a heritage to inspire Texans and people around the world. Although the Alamo is best known as the site of the 1836 Battle of the Alamo, all 300 years of Alamo history are vital to our story. Visitors can take a guided battlefield tour, rent a self-guided audio tour, walk through the historic Alamo Church and Long Barrack Museum, listen to a history talk given by an Alamo Interpreter, participate in living history demonstrations, watch a documentary on the history of the Alamo, and much more. Admission to the Alamo is free, but there is a charge for guided and audio tours.

The Alamo

Open Wednesday - Monday. Formerly the Nimitz Museum, the complex is now the only museum in the Continental United States centered on World War II's Pacific campaign. Since 1968, the Museum has expanded to occupy a six-acre campus and gained a reputation as one of the premier military museums in the nation. Over the years the Museum was upgraded and enlarged, and the campus grew to accommodate the Memorial Courtyard, the Plaza of Presidents, and the Japanese Garden of Peace. We opened the expanded George H. W. Bush Gallery in 2009. The Gallery's state-of-the-art 33,000 square foot exhibition features 40 media installations, approximately 900 artifacts in 97 climate-controlled cases, 15 macro-artifacts, and hundreds of photographs. Two blocks east of the main campus is the Pacific Combat Zone. Recently reopened after an $8 million renovation. The PCZ is also home to our popular WWII Pacific Combat Program that takes place on set weekends throughout the year.

National Museum of the Pacific War

Giant Rock! Bring lots of water! Make sure it's a warm day because it's windy at the top!

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area

Enjoy a self-guided tour of our grounds and glimpse into the daily lives of the German pioneers of the Texas Hill Country. Our 3.5 acre grounds, located in downtown Fredericksburg, feature historic homesteads and buildings donated by founding families of Gillespie County. Among the historic homesteads and buildings are: one-room schoolhouse, log cabin, Sunday house, blacksmith shop, bath house, barn, smokehouse. Each showcases artifacts and architecture which help to preserve and tell the story of these pioneers. Also, browse through our fire department museum which displays pieces of early 20th century firefighting equipment.

Pioneer Museum