Fresh Finds in Seguin

Explore our different farm-to-table options located right here in Seguin, TX.

Looking for more natural and nutritious options when it comes to what you are using and eating? We have multiple businesses around town who value and specialize in that very thing.

The Gathering Place - 115 S Crockett St

For natural remedies and ingredients, The Gathering Place is the perfect place to check out. They're dedicated to providing the best locally sourced foods and healthy options for their customers. By partnering with local farmers and apothecaries around Seguin, they have a wide variety of vegetables, plants, honey/beeswax, spices, meat, herbs, milk, natural remedies, and more. The Gathering Place also provides freshly baked artisan bread in various flavors like jalapeno cheddar, cinnamon, garlic parmesan, and many others. In addition to that, they offer monthly herbal workshops, guided meditations, and sound baths as well.

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38 Pecans - 557 Seitz Rd

If you're looking for some locally grown and tasty pecans, we've got the place for you. 38 Pecans is a family owned and operated pecan farm that's located right here in Seguin. They have many different options to choose from when it comes to what you are craving. From chocolate pecans to jalapeno spiced pecans there is an abundance of different flavors which can be found at the Guadalupe Trading Co. You can also find their gluten-free pecan coating mix at your local HEB. They have six original flavors such as Italian Blend, Nutty Cajun, Hill Country Jalapeno, Southwest Hatch Chili, Honey Toasted, and Cinnamon Dolce.

Fun fact! Did you know that the founder of 38 Pecans was Edmund "Doc" Darilek, who was the dentist who created our "World's Largest Pecan" outside of the courthouse? How nutty is that!

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Santos Patronos Wagyu - 2075 W. Kingsbury

Santos Patronos Ranch is a cattle ranch with experience in producing premier Wagyu. This beef is known for it's exquisite flavor and tenderness. It's also considered to be a healthier option because of the higher ratio of monounsaturated to saturated fats than regular beef. Wagyu beef is also packed with protein, vitamins, and minerals, such as iron. At Santos Patronos, they use the BREEDPLAN's Mating Predictor to receive the most accurate assessment for their Wagyu breeding programs. This is to ensure the highest quality of their Wagyu beef. They pride themselves on the quality of their meat and have the motto of, "Changing lives one bite at a time". You can buy their 100% fullblood Japanese Wagyu beef or their highest quality American Wagyu at Legal Beef right here in Seguin.

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Pecantown Books & Brews - 212 S Camp St

Another tasty spot that incorporates fresh ingredients into their menu is Pecantown Books & Brews. By partnering with local farmers, butchers, cheese shops, and bakers, they create beautiful dishes that are health conscious and delectable. Some different specials that they have created in the past are the Grilled Blackberry & Brie Sandwich, Gorgonzola Apple Salad, Chorizo Pizzadilla, Butternut Squash Soup, and so much more. Pecantown also has an extensive list of different teas and coffee alike. If you are looking for a drink with a fresh taste, I would say that their house-made Lavender Lemonade or Mango Iced Tea are both great options!

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The Beeswax Department at Gretchen Bee Ranch - 2745 W Kingsbury St

If you are looking to switch to products that contain more natural ingredients that you can trust, I think you'll love to see what The Beeswax Department has to offer. At Gretchen Bee Ranch, you will find products that include their local beeswax. Products such as, skin salve, candles, lip balm, bowls, lanterns, or just a block of raw beeswax itself. They also carry honey from their hives in store if you are looking for an organic option to keep in your house. In addition to their natural remedies is the passionflower tincture which is believed to help with anxiety and promote calmness. The passionflowers are organically grown and harvested at Gretchen Bee Ranch.

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Braune Farms - 1300 Link Rd

Have you been wanting to make the switch to fresh produce with a higher nutritional value and flavor? Braune Farms might just be what you've been looking for then! With over 12 years of experience in raising produce, the Braune family takes great pride in what they do and what they can offer others. They offer a wide variety of produce such as cabbage, cauliflower, carrots, potatoes, kale, and more. If you can't make it to their produce stand, they also provide a seasonal produce subscription which they will deliver to you. You can also find their produce at The Farm Stand from 1 p.m.-6 p.m. on Wednesdays and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturdays.

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Austin Street Market - 414 N Austin St

If you are wanting to check out multiple farm-to-table businesses at once, we recommend Austin Street Market. Located in downtown Seguin, the market is open every Saturday from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. with tons of different vendors to choose from. With items such as homemade bread, baked goods, jams/jellies, hot sauce, fresh pecans, soaps, face creams, etc. you have a ton of natural options to choose from. Other vendors sell handmade items and gifts such as jewelry, woodwork, crochet gifts, and so much more. Not only are you helping out small businesses, but you are helping the whole community of Seguin by choosing to shop small.

Author

Katy Penny

Main Street & CVB Intern

Katy graduated from Texas Tech University with a bachelor's degree in Digital Media and Professional Communications. She is passionate about creating social media content and supporting local businesses.