Guadalupe River Center

✨ Join us in welcoming Wende Jones to the GRC Board of Directors! ✨

Wende Jones is a wellness professional, entrepreneur, and community leader with a lifelong passion for health, fitness, and the Texas Hill Country waterways that connect communities across the region. As the owner of a successful fitness and wellness business, Wende has dedicated her career to helping individuals improve their physical health, mental well-being, and overall quality of life through sustainable lifestyle changes and personalized wellness programs. While she remains actively involved in training clients daily, she also leads a dedicated team that helps oversee the continued growth and operation of her business.

Wende’s connection to the river began during her college years in San Marcos, where she first fell in love with the water and proudly became what she calls a “river rat.” During that time, she developed a deep appreciation for the role rivers play in recreation, wellness, conservation, and community identity. Her professional experience also includes a contract with the City of San Marcos to develop and operate fitness programming out of the city’s newly built recreation center, giving her firsthand experience working alongside municipalities and community organizations to create impactful public wellness initiatives.

Known for her strong communication skills and commitment to service, Wende regularly writes wellness columns focused on practical health topics, personal growth, and community well-being. She is passionate about encouraging healthier lifestyles while also promoting balance, resilience, and connection to the outdoors.

Wende brings to the Guadalupe River Center a unique combination of business leadership, wellness expertise, public program development, and a genuine personal connection to river culture in the Texas Hill Country. Her lifelong appreciation for the Guadalupe River and surrounding communities fuels her desire to support conservation, education, and responsible stewardship efforts for future generations.

✨ Join us in welcoming Dr. Matt Goodwyn to the GRC Board of Directors! ✨

“I am excited to join the Guadalupe River Center Board and to be part of an effort that will bring new opportunities to our river in meaningful and accessible ways. The Center will create a space where everyone can enjoy the Guadalupe, whether through sailing, paddleboarding, kayaking, or simply spending time along the water. More than anything, it will serve as a true ‘living room on the river’ for the Kerrville community, welcoming people of all ages and interests to connect and enjoy the river together.” – Dr. Matt Goodwyn

Matt serves as the Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students at Schreiner University, where he works to provide a holistic student experience by creating opportunities that foster growth in spirit, mind and body.

His passion for community, education and meaningful connection makes him a wonderful addition to the GRC Board as we continue building a place centered around recreation, learning and access to the Guadalupe River.

Thank you, Matt, for sharing your leadership, perspective and heart with the GRC team. We are thrilled to have you on board! 💙

Last year on Giving Tuesday, our community came together to “Help Heal the River." 💚🌱💧

Because of your generosity, dozens of trees have now been planted along Nimitz Lake to help restore the riparian buffer, strengthen the shoreline and support the long-term health of the Guadalupe River ecosystem.
So far, we have planted 30 trees, with at least 12 more added along neighboring properties surrounding the lake.

These plantings represent more than restoration. They are an investment in the future of our river, our environment and future generations who will one day walk beside them.

Thank you for continuing to stand with the river and with our community.

After an incredible weekend at our 2nd Annual “Let’s Go to the Lake” Community Celebration, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on the journey that has brought the Guadalupe River Center to this moment 💙

Over the past year, our community has experienced both heartbreak and hope. Through it all, we have continued moving forward together with a shared vision for a place centered around recreation, education, healing and connection along the Guadalupe River.

This year, thanks to the transformational $2 million investment from the Adam R. Scripps Foundation, we will break ground on the Adam R. Scripps Riverfront Center. The first building to be built on the Guadalupe River Center campus. 🎉

We are deeply grateful to every donor, volunteer, supporter and community member who has believed in this vision from the beginning and helped bring us to this point.

Together, we are creating something truly special for generations to come.

It was an incredible day for our community and the future of the Guadalupe River Center! 💦

Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate with us!

The Guadalupe River Center hosted the second annual “Let’s Go To the Lake” community event Sunday, May 17, to celebrate the $2 million donation from the Adam R. Scripps Foundation to boost building efforts.

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Community doesn’t happen without community partners 💙

A huge THANK YOU to all of the sponsors, donors, vendors, and volunteers who helped bring the Guadalupe River Center’s “Let’s Go to the Lake” Community Celebration to life for our community!

Because of your generosity, hundreds of families were able to enjoy a free afternoon filled with music, games, food, and a whole lot of fun by the lake. 🎉

We are incredibly grateful for your support and partnership as we continue bringing the vision of the Guadalupe River Center to life. Thank you for helping create meaningful moments and stronger connections in our community!

What a day at our 2nd Annual “Let’s Go to the Lake” Community Celebration! 🎉

Seeing families, friends, and neighbors come together by the lake for an afternoon of live music, lawn games, amazing food, and local vendors made yesterday incredibly special.

Thank you to every sponsor, donor, volunteer, vendor, and community member who helped make this free event possible. Your support is helping bring the Guadalupe River Center to life.

We’re just getting started, and we can’t wait to create even more opportunities for our community to gather, celebrate, and enjoy the outdoors together. 💙💦

Tomorrow is our 2nd Annual “Let’s Go to the Lake” Event ! ☀️💦

Join us from 2–5 PM at Nimitz Lake (1090 Kerrview Drive in Kerrville) for a FREE afternoon full of family fun, community, and lake day vibes.

Bring your friends, bring the kids, and don’t forget your leashed furry friends, too! 🐾 Bring a chair or blanket, relax by the water, and enjoy the afternoon with us 🎉

🍴 Food Truck Spotlight 🍴

Vecinos Cafe will be joining us at the "Let’s Go to the Lake" community celebration THIS SUNDAY!💦

🗓 May 17 | 2–5 PM
📍 1090 Kerrview Drive, Kerrville, TX

Don't forget, we will have Free $5.00 food vouchers for the first 250 registered attendees. 🎟

Enjoy a FREE afternoon of family fun, including:

🍔 Food trucks
🎮 Corn hole & outdoor games for all ages
🎨 Face painting & balloon twisting
🎧 DJ Saint Spicer
🏰 Bounce house & obstacle course
⛵ Sea Scout sailing
🍷 Wine & brew companies
🛍️ Craft booth & event swag
📸 Photo booth
🎁 Incredible raffle prizes

BBQUE TEXAS, LLC. will have the pit fired up this Sunday serving hot dogs fresh off the grill! 🌭

Don't forget, we will have FREE $5.00 food vouchers for the first 250 registered attendees. 🎟

📅 Sunday, May 17, 2026
⏰ 2:00–5:00 PM
📍 Nimitz Lake (behind The Landing Apartments)

Enjoy a FREE afternoon of family fun, including:

🍔 Food trucks
🎮 Corn hole & outdoor games for all ages
🎨 Face painting & balloon twisting
🎧 DJ Saint Spicer
🏰 Bounce house & obstacle course
⛵ Sea Scout sailing
🍷 Wine & brew companies
🛍️ Craft booth & event swag
📸 Photo booth
🎁 Incredible raffle prizes