Residents of Boerne “BUR-nee” are hard-pressed to describe it... the feeling of living in Boerne. A community of charm and colorful history, it is no wonder that Boerne has spawned a culture of its own.

Boerne TX History

In 1849 a group of German colonists camped on the north side of Cibolo Creek, about a mile west of the site of present Boerne. They called their new community Tusculum, after Cicero's home in ancient Rome. In 1852 its name was changed to Boerne in honor of Ludwig Boerne, a German author, publicist, and political refugee. This was "a thinking (Ger)man's town". History would have you believe that every farmer carried a volume of Schiller in his overalls. This, of course, is an exaggeration; it was every other farmer with a volume of Schiller (the rest carried Goethe).

Boerne, TX - Senior Retirement Location & Travel Destination

Beautiful landscapes, an ideal climate, a thriving local economy and proximity to San Antonio combine to make Boerne, TX a prime Hill Country spot. Seniors make Boerne and the surrounding communities their new home every year and many come seeking a better quality of life. It's not just the beautiful views that have made Boerne such a popular spot for visitors and settlers. The weather is an ideal compromise between the hot and humid Gulf Coast and the dry West Texas landscape.