Slowing down to savor good company, gentle rhythms, and the vintage rails of Central and East Texas.
Climb aboard the Hill Country Flyer and the Texas State Railroad with me to soak in the sweeping scenery and sweet fellowship along our favorite vintage tracks.
Zenna LoneStar
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October 30, 2026
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2 min
How a German immigrant, a century-old singing society, and six wooden bowling lanes kept the heart of Austin beating since 1866.
Most folks hurry right past 1607 San Jacinto Boulevard without realizing they are walking by the oldest continuously operating business in Texas and a hidden, century-old bowling alley. Pull up a chair under the trees and let us talk about the enduring magic of Scholz Garten.
Zenna LoneStar
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October 24, 2026
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6 min
Beneath the live oaks of downtown Austin sits a beloved beer garden with a hundred-year-old secret waiting in the back hall.
Right in the heart of downtown Austin at 1607 San Jacinto Blvd, Scholz Garten holds a sweet piece of Texas culture that most folks walk right past. Behind the historic beer garden sits a working, century-old six-lane bowling alley built by a German singing society in 1908.
Zenna LoneStar
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October 16, 2026
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4 min
Notes from the porch as the autumn air finally finds its way into the yard
A quiet Monday morning under the pecan trees brings a cool breeze, warm ashes, and a tiny reminder left behind on the cedar rail.
Zenna LoneStar
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October 5, 2026
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6 min
A Haven for Laughter and Community Spirit
Discover the heart and humor of Rozco's Comedy Club, where laughter flows as freely as good vibes in East Austin.
Zenna · With Zenna LoneStar
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February 12, 2026
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4 min
