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R ound Top legends Marla Hurley of Modern Marla and Laura Goodson of Laura Goodson Art have joined forces to launch a supreme year-round shopping spot in Round Top. Meet Cowboy House. The new shop in Henkel Square combines Hurley's eye for luxury vintage fashion with Goodson's modern Western artistry, all contained within a historic log cabin. At the heart of the shop, complimentary pours of scotch and whiskey come from behind a striking mid-century bar. Primarily a menswear shop (with unisex offerings for the cowgirls), Cowboy House carries pre-loved menswear from Prada, Gucci, Armani, Hermès, Ralph Lauren, and more. The store also stocks new gear and gifts from Yeti, Turtlebox, and Lucchese, as well as custom-made knives, c u f f l i n ks , a n d b a r w a r e . Cowboy House, 188 Henkel Circle, Round Top. ELEMENT RANCH, ROUND TOP'S NEWEST LUXE RENTAL COWBOY HOUSE SADDLES UP CHIEFFALO AMERICANA HEADS FOR THE HALLES T his month, Fort Worth-based Chief falo Americana moves into new retail space at The Halles, on the heels of a successful pop-up with Garden & Gun last spring. Owners Jackie and Rodger Chieffalo bring their mix of Old West and new Americana clothing for men and women, including their signature Cowboy Fedoras and fully restored hats from the 1950s, '60s, and '70s shaped with a short brim and a cattleman crown — a universally appealing style originated by Fort Worth legend Amon G. Carter in the 1920s. Chieffalo also showcases contemporary American- made fashion for men and women, vintage apparel, and home design accessories. Don't miss the fall pop-ups with Santa Fe-based All the Clay Horses (October 4 – 7), DeadEyes Vintage Eyewear (October 6 – 12), bandanna necklace and jewelry maker Mandriana and modern-day bedazzler Carla Valencia (October 9), celebrity Western fashion outfitter Westerly USA with founder Dena DePompa (October 11 – 14), Kerr- Chief silk scarves (October 14 – 18), and fine art photography by Jarrod Oram (October 16). On October 10 and 11, The Waylanders perform on Chieffalo's porch at The Halles from 3 to 5 pm. Chieffalo Americana at The Halles, 1465 N. Highway 237, Round Top, chieffaloamericana.com. L ike a lot of city dwellers, Jessica Zachary and Marco Nicolayevsky, owners of Element Ranch Retreats and Villa properties, began dreaming of a bucolic escape during the COVID-19 pandemic. "We were drawn to Round Top for its charm, culture, and tourism appeal," Nicolayevsky says. Once the ideal property was secured — 40 acres of wildflower meadows bisected by a thick tree line and creek, located a few minutes from the center of Round Top — plans for a family home were extended to include adjacent rental retreats. Element Ranch Retreats and Villa properties took three years to bring to life. Architectural designer Scott Cowell of Prim Haus was enlisted for the design of the project, along with landscape designer Rita Hodge and pool designer Jason Brownlee. Zachary consulted with a close friend, interior designer Claire House, on the materials selections for each home, and the structures were built by Mill Creek Custom Homes. The result is a stunning property sought after by film industry celebrities and sports figures for a weekend, a week, or extended stay. Kevin Bacon and wife Kyra Sedgwick made Element Ranch home while filming Family Movie, which they co-direct and star in, along with their two children. The trio of private residences has a total of nine bedrooms and six bathrooms, sleeping up to 18 guests when reserved collectively. Each of the three retreats has access to a resort-style pool, private outdoor dining areas, firepits, and wide-open views of the Round Top area's rolling hills. The Villa at Element Ranch is 5,500-square-foot with five king suites that sleep up to 16 guests, and includes an outdoor kitchen, infinity pool and movie screen overlooking a large pond and pasture. Information or to book, visit elementranch.com. Marla Hurley, Laura Goodson Element Ranch Retreats & Villa (Continued) ROUND ABOUT ROUND TOP 102