The Heartwood Revival

01/27/2026

The "WHY" is so important. 💚
​I’ll be the first to admit I’m better with a chainsaw than I am with video editing, but my heart needs to tell this story every way possible.
​This is a 10-minute journey of our progress so far. It’s a look at how we’re turning the scars of the flood into a legacy for the river we all love. It’s not perfect, but it’s real—and it’s happening.
​Thank you for walking this path with me. From the roots we rise.
​Watch the journey here: https://youtu.be/_B3ADprumKQ?si=3AFxSz_incrSnSS2
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​This video documents the journey of the Guadalupe River "Witness Trees"—from the aftermath of the flood to their rebirth as a permanent sculpture trail and ...

01/21/2026

🌳 FROM WITNESS TREES TO A TRAIL OF HOPE
​The massive cypress & pecan trees lost in the flood have held the history of this area for centuries. Their story should not end up a debris pile of milled up for lumber—they should be transformed into a legacy of resilience.
​The first five monumental sculptures serve as a proof of concept—demonstrating how art can:
Link communities along the River Road corridor
Create destinations that support local economies and
preserve the history held within the flood trees.
​To bring this professional infrastructure and our elite carving team to the river, we need your investment.
www.TheHeartwoodRevival.org
​The Heartwood Revival is a fiscally sponsored project of Fractured Atlas, a 501(c)(3) non-profit arts service organization. Your contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.

01/15/2026

📺 HEARTWOOD REVIVAL IN THE NEWS:
​Huge thank you to Spectrum News 1 Texas for sharing the story of the Heartwood Revival (AGAIN) today.
Thank you to our partners Extreme Weather Survivors Keith Asbury for weighing in.
​As the Visionary Artist & Project Director, seeing our mission reach the wider community is a major milestone. We are committed to transforming the fallen cypress & pecan from the July 4th flood into a permanent Art Trail that honors the resilience of the Texas Hill Country.
​What this means for us:
This isn't just about art—it’s about building a permanent economic driver and a space for collective healing. With our $140,000 Master Plan and our Apex Carving Team ready, we are moving closer to making this Art Trail a reality.
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​We want your feedback: After you watch, let us know what you think. Your local voice is the heartwood of this revival.
​From the Roots, We Rise.

More than six months after the July 4 floods, the Texas Hill Country is still taking a financial hit.

01/13/2026

We are feeling the community love 🌳✨
A massive Thank you to our recent supporters who are helping us bring The Heartwood Revival to life.
Special thanks to
Dr. Pam
Stacey Acosta
Diane A
Susan P
Matt H
Beverly K-P
Bernie S
John F
Paula G
Paul K

These donations are a direct investment in the region's future. We are building a world-class heritage tourism destination that will draw from across the state into the historic corridors- bringing new economic vitality directly to the local shops, galleries, Airbnb's and businesses of Hunt & Ingram. Eventually linking Kerrville-Comfort.

Together we are turning a natural disaster into a Trail of hope and an economic win for these communities. Learn more & Join the revival

01/11/2026

The Heartwood Revival: Turning Trauma into Transformation. 🌳❤️
​This isn't an effort to forget; it’s a compassionate way for our community to honor the lives, homes, and businesses lost on July 4th.
​We are transforming salvaged "Witness Trees" into a permanent 17-Sculpture Art Trail across Hunt, Ingram, Kerrville, and Comfort. This project serves a dual purpose:
✨ Healing: Art therapy and a symbolism of resilience for our residents.
✨ Growth: A regional tourism engine designed to drive traffic directly to our local businesses as they rebuild.
​Join the Revival. Your donation funds the first phase in Hunt & Ingram.
​Through our fiscal 501(c)3 sponsor, Fractured Atlas, all donations and in-kind support are tax-deductible.
​🔗 Learn more & Donate: www.TheHeartwoodRevival.org
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