Join us for the 2025 WST Annual State Meeting in the heart of Texas wine country! Hosted by the Greater Houston chapter, this year’s gathering will take place May 2nd - 4th in Johnson City, nestled along the 290 Wine Corridor just before Fredericksburg. This prime location offers access to both renowned wineries and hidden gems, giving you the chance to explore a diverse selection of Texas wines. Get ready for a weekend of exceptional tastings, engaging discussions, and camaraderie with fellow wine enthusiasts!
Schedule
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| Friday, May 2nd, 2025 | |
| 6:00 PM | Silent Auction Opens in the Mulberry Room - Proceeds go towards the WST Scholarship Fund. |
| 6:30 PM | Load Bus at Carter Creek Resort. |
| 6:45 PM | Depart for Lost Draw Cellars. |
| 7:00 PM |
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| 9:30 PM | Load Bus at Lost Draw Cellars. |
| 9:45 PM | Depart for Carter Creek Resort. |
| 10:00 PM |
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| Saturday, May 3rd, 2025 | |
| 7:30 AM | Breakfast Tacos at Carter Creek Lobby Reception area. |
| 9:30 AM | Load Bus at Carter Creek Resort. |
| 9:45 AM | Depart for Ab Astris Winery. |
| 10:00 AM | Arrive at Ab Astris Winery - Tasting of 5 wines. |
| 11:30 AM | Load Bus at Ab Astris Winery. |
| 11:45 AM | Depart for Portree Cellars. |
| 12:00 PM |
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| 2:00 PM | Load Bus at Portree Cellars. |
| 2:15 PM | Depart for Westcave Cellars Winery. |
| 2:20 PM | Arrive at Westcave Cellars Winery - Tasting of 4-5 wines led by owner and winemaker. |
| 4:00 PM | Load Bus at Westcave Cellars Winery. |
| 4:15 PM | Depart for Carter Creek Resort. |
| 4:30 PM | Arrive at Carter Creek - Tasting of 4-5 wines and break. |
| 6:30 PM | Load Bus at Carter Creek Resort. |
| 6:45 PM | Depart for William Chris Winery. |
| 7:00 PM |
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| 9:30 PM | Load Bus at William Chris Winery. |
| 9:45 PM | Depart for Carter Creek Resort. |
| 10:00 PM |
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| Sunday, May 4th, 2025 | |
| 9:30 AM | State Annual Board Meeting in the Mulberry Room. |
| 10:00 AM | Board of Directors Meeting in the Mulberry Room. |
Hotel Information
Carter Creek Winery Resort & Spa
4064 US-290, Johnson City, TX 78636
(855) 535-3123
Room Booking
Use this discount link, all of the attendees can reserve their rooms within the room block using the exclusive group rate. Hotel block will expire on April 11, 2025. Any rooms not reserved by that time will go back into general inventory. You must make your own room reservations.
Special Room Rate
King Villa: $192.10 (inclusive of resort fee and tax).
Double Queen Villa: $192.10 (inclusive of resort fee and tax).
✦ If you have questions or need support for reserving your rooms, you can call (830) 856-2707.
✦ Rates will also be offered two days (2) days before and after the event dates, based on Resort's availability.
✦ Other - There is a $125 Incidental Guest Fee which is refundable upon checkout if there are no incidents.
RSVP and Payment
Registrations must be received by April 17, 2025 – no registration at door. To ensure a seamless registration process, we offer two convenient ways to RSVP and secure your spot.
Traditional
For those who prefer the traditional method, please download the RSVP form, fill it out with your details, and send it back to us along with your payment by check.
RSVP Form
Email the completed form to Ed Dent at edent1124@gmail.com.
Payment
Check
Make checks payable to: WINE SOCIETY OF TEXAS
Send the check to:
Wine Society of Texas
C/O Jan Frisby
3115 Stargate,
Houston, TX 77068
Zelle
You can also pay your registration fee via Zelle to our treasurer, Jan Frisby, at 713-204-3640.
Online
Alternatively, we have also introduced an online RSVP option for your convenience. Simply visit the link and fill out the online registration form, where you can securely make payment using your credit card.