Cheers to Fall: Join Us at the Castle Hills Village Shops for the Annual Art & Wine Walk

Annual Art & Wine Walk features work from local artists, wine tasting

Fall in Castle Hills is crisp and refreshing, much like some of the wines you’ll get to try at the Annual Art & Wine Walk at the Castle Hills Village Shops Thursday, October 5, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The FREE event features the work of local artists along with several Village Shops retailers offering free wine tasting (ID required) at their shops and restaurants, and the first 200 attendees will receive a free wine tumbler. The Castle Hills Village Shops is located at 2560 King Arthur Blvd. at Lady of the Lake Blvd. in the Castle Hills community.

This year will feature local artists, some from the Castle Hills community! Get ready for the holidays by shopping for bows and wreaths from Pretty Fancy Design or handcrafted cutting boards from Pete Hauser. Misty Foster will return with her expressive works using acrylic paint and mixed media. Monica Barrera’s unique creations using fibers and mixed media are a great addition to your home. Jon Patrick is back again showcasing his sculptures and paintings. His work is hanging in T.B.D. Kitchen. If you’re looking for the perfect gift, check out Etchwerx, from drinkware to serving boards Heather’s creations etched into marble, granite, ceramic, wood, stone make on-of-a-kind gifts!

Don’t forget to visit our unique Village Shop retailers. Alloy, Atchley Chiropractic and Platinum Pilates can help you on your fitness journey and get you in the best shape. Visit Estilo for the latest fall fashions, and if you’re looking to move into our wonderful community talk with Renee Mears. You’ll work up an appetite admiring all the art, so stop and grab a bite at The Grind Burger Bar, T.B.D. Kitchen or Pie 314 Everyday Eatery. Other Village Shop retailers participating in the wine walk include The Dallas Conservatory, Generations Salon, Creative Soul Music and Castle Spirits.

Nestled perfectly for the Art & Wine Walk, the Village Shops boast not only a diverse range of retailers but also offer a picturesque setting with tree-lined pathways, serene gardens, and an abundance of water features. Among them, the ever-popular interactive water fountain stands out, creating a captivating centerpiece, while shaded outdoor seating provides a cozy spot to relax and enjoy the atmosphere.

In the event of inclement weather, please visit the Castle Hills Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/castlehillscommunity/) for event updates.

About Castle Hills

Castle Hills, an award-winning Bright Realty development, is a 2,900-acre master-planned and mixed-use community located in Lewisville, Texas. Since welcoming its first residents in 1998, Castle Hills has continued to evolve as a community for people to live, work, play and thrive. With a convenient location that is close to freeways, airports and major corporate headquarters, Castle Hills has expanded to include two large mixed-use communities, The Realm at Castle Hills and Crown Centre at Castle Hills. The community continues to be recognized as one of the premier communities in north Dallas with abundant office, living, shopping and dining. www.CastleHills.com.

The Castle Hills community and The City of Lewisville Present the 25^th Anniversary Freedom Festival

FREE, fun-filled day includes live music, food trucks, fireworks and more!

May 31, 2023 (Lewisville, TX) –The Castle Hills community and The City of Lewisville invite you to the 25^th anniversary Freedom Festival, a treasured community tradition, on Tuesday, July 4 at 5:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to this FREE event, which features activities for all ages including face painters, balloon artists, caricature artists, a bounce house/water slide combo, an ultimate bungee ride, a ninja tower, food trucks, live music and more! The highlight of the night will be a spectacular fireworks display, scheduled to begin at dusk. To get the best seats, we recommend arriving early. The Village Shops are located at 2520 King Arthur Blvd. at Lady of the Lake Boulevard in Lewisville. Don't forget to bring your blankets, chairs, and coolers as you find the perfect spot to watch the fireworks along the beautiful shores of Lake Avalon.

Festivalgoers will have no shortage of food options including Castle Hills’ own The Grind Burger Bar, T.B.D. Kitchen, Hills Café and El Patio Mex Tex. Additionally, popular food trucks that will be on site include: El Chifrijo Puerto Rican Fusion, F&F Express Food Truck, Cajun Food on the Go!, Groovy Chicken & Waffles, FryDay Concessions, SnowBaby Shaved Ice, The Corndog Company, DTX, and Favor Flavor.

Band lineup

6 p.m.

Gratzi – Denton-based power pop band, which was formed by four music teachers at the height of the pandemic.

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7:15 p.m.

The Bandulus – An Austin-born ska, reggae, soul group that brings high energy to the stage.

www.bandulus.com

8:30 p.m.

Burning Sky Band – Rock cover band plays classic to current hits to keep the party going – from The Rolling Stones to Miranda Lambert.

www.burningskybandrocks.com

This year there is no street parking available near the event. Castle Hills residents who live near The Village Shops are encouraged to walk or bike if possible. There will be two free air-conditioned shuttle options. Shuttles start at 4:00 p.m. and will run until 11:00 p.m. Free shuttles and parking will be available at Hebron High School and Killian Middle School. For more information about shuttles, road closures, and other event details visit, https://castlehillsvillageshops.com/event/FreedomFest23.

For the complete calendar of Castle Hills events and directions to the plaza, visit www.CastleHillsVillageShops.com. In the event of inclement weather, please visit the Castle Hills Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/castlehillscommunity/).

Three retailers opening at The Realm at Castle Hills

Lewisville destination sees continued growth  

April 4, 2023 (Lewisville, Tx) -- The Realm at Castle Hills, a 324-acre mixed-use development along SH 121 in Lewisville, continues to grow with the opening of three new retailers. The Realm, upon completion, will consist of over 5,000 multifamily units; 1.5 million square feet of retail, office and restaurants; a boutique hotel; an extensive trail system; and an outdoor entertainment district. The Realm will be a $1.5 billion development at completion and is a Bright Realty development.

“According to a recent SmartAsset study, Denton County ranks 10^th best for business growth,” said Bright Realty CEO Parker Bright. “The population is projected to continue to increase. We’re offering the community a lifestyle destination with luxury amenities and a variety of unique retailers.” 

New retail tenants now open at The Realm at Castle Hills:

Cheeky Monkeys – A 7,287-square-foot edutainment-based play and birthday party center that caters to kids ages 10 months to eight years. Cheeky Monkeys offers more than 6,000 square feet of play space, seating for 100 adults, a coffee shop and a limited-service restaurant. 

206 Luster Grill – A 2,257-square-foot restaurant serving Seattle-style teriyaki-inspired dishes and sushi. The name comes from the term “teriyaki,” which is actually two words merged – “teri” refers to a sauce that has a glossy sheen and “yaki” means grill. Hence, Luster Grill, and 206 refers to the area code for the owner’s hometown of Seattle, which is famous for its teriyaki.

Cachet Salons & Spa – A 10,692-square-foot salon that offers luxurious lease space for salon professionals and a wide range of salon and spa services. Cachet takes a unique approach to the traditional “salon suites” business model and truly creates experiential real estate that industry professionals can’t find elsewhere.

“We continue to see the focus to develop in Denton County,” said Bright Realty Executive Vice President Lucas Patterson. “Our goal is to offer a variety of residential products, outstanding entertainment options, and flexible office opportunities. With continued growth, the SH 121 corridor truly embodies the live/work/play concept that caters to the region’s demographic.” 

“We couldn’t imagine a better spot for our second location than The Realm at Castle Hills, an ideal location in the heart of one of DFW’s fastest growing areas,” said Matt Muse, owner of Cachet Salons & Spa. “We are very grateful to be a part of The Realm and we are confident that our studios inside of it will be the best in their class.”

These new retailers join current Realm tenants El Patio Mex-Tex, which offers a blend of authentic Mexican cuisine and true Texas barbecue; the Food Network-featured The London Baker; Worth the Pour, a high-end spirits retailer that offers tastings and unique products; Mochinut, a combination of an American doughnut and Japanese mochi; Bahama Bucks, neighborhood favorite known for its more than 100 flavors of shaved ice, smoothies and lemonades; Salubrious Juice & More, offering organic juices and juice cleanses, acai bowls, smoothies, paninis and avocado toast; and coming soon Food Morning and Grimaldi’s.  The Realm also features Crescent Park, which has shaded seating, a cooling water feature and green space. Crescent Park is the ideal location for developer-sponsored events such as the upcoming Cinco de Mayo Block Party, The Realm Renaissance in the fall and Rockin’ Around The Realm in December.  

The Realm at Castle Hills features Offices at the Realm, a nine-story office building with first-floor restaurants; Cottages at The Realm, an all-rental community with 72 single-family homes; Sojourn at The Realm, 80 condos over first-floor retail; and Valor at The Realm, Discovery at The Realm and Olivian at The Realm, luxury multifamily communities that include apartments and townhomes for rent and convenient first-floor retail. 

In addition to The Realm, the Castle Hills community also offers the Castle Hills Village Shops as a popular neighborhood destination with retail, restaurants and everyday conveniences. Recently, the community added to its lineup of community events an outdoor market. Castle Hills’ take on the classic farmers market will feature handmade and homemade goods along with fresh produce every month. The market debuted April 1 in the Village Plaza and will be held on the first Saturday of each month from 9 am-1 pm. The next outdoor market is scheduled for May 6. Its ramen restaurant, Ramen Izakaya Akira, was called "a thing of beauty” and "spectacular" by Strictly Dumpling (4 million+ YouTube subscribers). It was also named one of the top ramen restaurants in DFW and “totally worth the drive” by The Dallas Morning News. The proprietors of Ramen Izakaya Akira will bring a second concept to the Village Shops, Moonglow, a Japanese Fusion concept, opening in spring 2023. The Village Shops also offers multifamily residential and office opportunities, as well as outdoor seating and community event space.

About Bright Realty

Founded in the 1950s by the late H.R. "Bum" Bright, Bright Realty is the full-service commercial and residential real estate arm of parent company Bright Industries. Led by a family legacy of integrity and dedication, the Bright Realty team acts as developer, owner and operator of its residential and commercial developments. Best known for the highly successful 2,900-acre, master-planned residential community, Castle Hills, in Lewisville, Texas, Bright Realty also specializes in mixed-use, office, retail and multi-family development and brokerage.  www.BrightRealty.com.

About The Realm at Castle Hills 

The Realm at Castle Hills is a 324-acre mixed-use development consisting of office, retail and multi-family which blends the sophistication of an urban lifestyle with unique outdoor activity and event spaces. The project at completion will consist of over 5,000 multi-family units; 1.5 million square feet of retail, office and restaurants; a boutique hotel; an extensive trail system; and an outdoor entertainment district. It is located on State Highway 121/Sam Rayburn Tollway, just two minutes from Grandscape and Nebraska Furniture Mart; four minutes from Legacy West, Toyota HQ, Liberty Mutual, FedEx and JPMorgan Chase; and 15 minutes from DFW Airport.   

Cheeky Monkeys photo credit – Bright Realty

206 Luster Grill photo credit – Bright Realty

Cachet Salon & Spas photo credit – Cachet Salon & Spas

Metrocrest Hospital Authority Seeks Local Projects to Fund

2023 Community Health Needs Assessment revealed areas of healthcare to focus on

Metrocrest Hospital Authority (MHA) is seeking to fund local projects in areas of maternal health, dental prevention and education, or healthcare for individuals with special needs. Project programming must fall within the Metrocrest service area of Carrollton, Farmers Branch, Coppell, and Addison.

“Last year’s Community Health Needs Assessment revealed maternal health, dental prevention and education, and other areas of need in our community,” said Metrocrest Hospital Authority CEO John Mahalik. “We learned a lot from conducting the CHNA and we’re using that data collected to focus funding projects that fill these needs.”

Projects must fall into one of the following priority issue areas:

1. Healthcare access to primary care including supply, financial resources, capacity, care, and resource navigation
2. Diabetes and Nutritional Health
3. Health Screenings and Prevention that are tied to primary care
4. Behavioral Health
5. Dental and Vision Health 

To be considered, organizations must fill out a Letter of Inquiry (LOI) on The Dallas Foundation’s online portal by Monday, March 27, 2023.

For more information visit the funding page on our website.

About MHA

Since its creation in 1975, Metrocrest Hospital Authority has strived to create a quality healthcare environment for both providers and users in its service area.

Almost 50 years later, MHA continues to be a catalyst for access to quality healthcare through partnerships that improve the health of the community. MHA believes that health encompasses physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or illness. By managing resources wisely, MHA is able to collaborate and support organizations that provide access to healthcare, prevention, early detection, and treatment programs with evidence-based models and measurable results.