THE FLINT & FLOWERS BLOG

Have you ever wondered how the Pedernales River got its name? The answer begins with an unassuming stone that people have been finding, shaping, and carrying through the Hill Country for thousands of years. From ancient tools crafted along the riverbanks to the Spanish word for flint, pedernal, this is a story about the remarkable history hiding in the most ordinary places. Discover how a simple stone gave a river its name.

Every autumn, a river of gold begins to flow through the Hill Country, carried in armloads of brilliant orange marigolds destined for Día de los Muertos celebrations. What began as a family tradition of gathering to remember loved ones grew into a journey through Texas flower fields, bustling markets in Mexico City, and the story behind Marigold, one of our beloved tents at Flint & Flowers. Discover how a flower can connect generations and carry memories across miles.