Here you'll find full articles and information on events and current store happenings.
The Houston Chronicle spoke with two of the owners of Whole Earth in an article that ran Sunday, December 7th. Jack Jones and Joe Jones, brothers and business partners, opened a new Houston location at Post Oak and Westheimer the same weekend the piece was published. It expresses their confidence in Houston and in Texas as a whole. Read the text of that article at the Houston Chronicle site.
We are featuring great items throughout our stores at special prices! Here are a few examples:
The North Face insulated jackets & vests are 25% off • Patagonia Pima Cotton Shirts • Mountain Hardwear Micro Chill 1/4 Zip Fleece Pullovers • Marmot insulated jackets & vests are 25% off • Stonewear Designs yoga wear is 30% off • Yucatan hammocks are 20% off • Ice Cream Balls • Copper wind spinners are 10% off • Mountain Hardwear Micro Grid Zip Tees • Selected Footwear is 30% to 50% off
Assorted Wonderments
Smartwool Sweaters
Great toys for little folks.
Warm and cozy indoors and out.
A gift of music.
Welcome gifts for family and friends.
Come by our new location at the corner of Post Oak and Westheimer for fun browsing or for one of the many special happenings leading up to our Grand Opening week-end on December 5th through 7th.
Fun Coloring Contest
Pick up a copy or two of our Famous and Fun Dinosaur Coloring Contest poster. This poster is a large format – 20 by 20 inches – original piece of art created by our own in-house graphic artist, Janet Learmonth. Just color, paint, or decorate the poster and return it to our new location at 2501 Post Oak Blvd. before December 10th. Prizes will be awarded in four age categories: 0 to 6, 7 to 12, 13 to 18, 19 and up.
Drawing for Great Prizes
While visiting our new store, be sure to sign up for prize drawings to be held on December 5th, 6th, and 7th. No purchase is necessary and you need not be present to win.
PRIZES:
From Eagle Creek Travel Gear: Tarmac 25 rolling luggage • ORV Trunk 25 rolling luggage
From ExOfficio: Women’s Outfit – shirt, pants, and underwear • Men’s Outfit – shirt, pants, and underwear
From The North Face: Men’s Apex Bionic Fleece Jackets – two winners • Women’s Denali Fleece Jackets – two winners
From Whole Earth Logo choices: Kleen Kanteen 27 oz. stainless steel water bottles – 25 winners • Gift Certificates valued at $20 each – 20 winners
EVENTS
November 22nd, 10 am to 3 pm: Born Shoes trunk show – Born is a fusion of comfort and fashion. Come meet a Born factory representative and see their extensive selection of styles. All special order charges are waived for the show.
November 23rd, Noon to 6 pm: Earth Shoes trunk show – Meet an Earth Brand factory representative and learn how these shoes utilize Negative Heel technology to provide sole support and burn more calories with every step. Special order charges are waived for the day.
December 1st, 2 to 6 pm: Burt’s Bees trunk show – Natural personal care products known around the world. Learn about Burt’s Bees extensive line of health care products derived from natural sources from a factory representative. Bring in a non-Burt’s Bees lip balm and exchange it for a free one of Burt’s.
December 5th, 11 am to 4 pm: Smartwool merino wool clothing trunk show – Come early and receive a free pair of the finest socks you’ll ever wear, while supplies last only. In addition, see and chat about a travelog slide show by Whole Earth General Manager Walter Wakefield about his recent tour of New Zealand’s and Smartwool’s sheep stations. Preview his photos below.
December 5th, 11 am to 4 pm: ExOfficio’s factory representative will discuss their technical travel clothing and give folks a chance to win some nifty prizes.
December 6th, 1 to 5 pm: Patagonia Footwear trunk show – Try on the shoes that Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard wears – made with an environmental consciousness, of recycled materials. Special order charges are waived for the day. Every pair of their shoes purchased today through the 19th of December from either Houston Whole Earth Provision Company store will earn a donation for the Armand Bayou Nature Center: $10 per pair from Patagonia Footwear that is matched with an equal $10 from Whole Earth Provision Company.
December 6th, Armand Bayou Nature Center folks will be on hand to discuss the many programs they have on 2500 acres of beautiful land within the Houston metro area.
December 6th, The contributors to the beautiful volume Houston Atlas of Biodiversity will be on hand to sign the book and discuss our local ecology.
December 7th, Noon to 4 pm: Merrell Footwear trunk show – Visit with the Merrell factory representative and see the great new styles in shoes for all uses from casual wear about town to technical hiking boots. Special order charges are waived for the day.
December 7th, Noon to 4 pm: The GoreTex factory representative will be on hand to discuss all the marvelous aspects of their fabrics in outerwear and footwear.
Walter Wakefield and Janet Learmonth in New Zealand, September, 2008
Merino sheep at Nokomai Station, Otago, NZ
"I'm so-o-o cute!" - Lady sheep at Craigneuk Station, Otago, NZ
Walter at Waitonga Falls, Tongariro National Park
Whole Earth Provision Company and Hill Country Conservancy are teaming up to help preserve what’s great about Austin.
For years, Hill Country Conservancy has been helping preserve the wide-open spaces and sensitive land of the precious Hill Country. Their slogan – Here Forever – is a perfect reminder that the rolling hills, clean rivers and breathtaking views are worth protecting.
But we all know there’s more to Central Texas than the land. The entire Central Texas experience should be protected – the music scene, the lifestyle, the attitude. And the local businesses that have embodied that Central Texas state of mind.
That’s why Whole Earth Provision Company is partnering with the Hill Country Conservancy this month to promote Here Forever, a compilation CD of music by our most beloved Texas musicians like Willie Nelson, Jerry Jeff Walker and Asleep at the Wheel – all singing about the Hill Country.
During the month of November, at Whole Earth Provision Company’s Austin locations, the CD will be free when customers spend $100 or more. The offer is only good while supplies last, so hurry by for your own sound of the Hill Country.
About Hill Country Conservancy
Hill Country Conservancy is a nonprofit organization committed to preserving the natural beauty and open spaces of the Texas Hill Country - forever. We are environmentalists, real estate professionals and business leaders that recognize the very source of our economic success – the Hill Country’s remarkable beauty and quality of life – must be preserved. The Hill Country is vanishing before our eyes and we need your help making sure the Hill Country will be Here Forever.
Hill Country Conservancy
The Central Texas Climber’s Committee is staging the 17th annual version of the Granite Gripper climbing benefit and competition on November 8, 2008 at Enchanted Rock State Natural Area in Central Texas. It is the longest consecutive running climbing competition in North America. Whole Earth is again this year one of the key sponsors for this special event.
Perfect replicas of more that 30 dinosaurs are on display at Zilker Botanical Garden from September 6, 2008 through the month of November. These life-size, anatomically correct models are the work of Guy Darrough, a fossil preparation expert and founder of Lost World Studios. Whole Earth Provision Company is one of the proud sponsors of the Dinoland Exhibit and a supporter of the Austin Area Garden Council who with Austin Parks and Recreation is hosting this exhibit.