WE Discover
Explore our community's stories and strengths in the Vault, Grocery & Ag rooms.
Medina County · Hondo, TexasWONDER
WONDER
EMPORIUM
WE bring the world to us.
A family and youth destination bringing discovery, creativity, performance, play and real-world experiences to rural children — while creating a new community and regional destination in Hondo.
A future of wonder, built by our community.
WE BUILD TOGETHER.
THE WE EXPERIENCE
WE Imagine
Art, creativity, making spaces & creative expression for all ages.
WE Perform
Theater, music, dance & performance that inspires and connects.
WE Play
Tabletop games, family play, social connection & friendly competition.
WE Grow
Skills, mentorship, career exposure & real-world opportunities for youth.
WE Explore
Science, innovation, aviation, history, agriculture & the world beyond Hondo.
A VACANT BUILDING
A Place of Wonder
The central lobby, transformed into a place of welcome and wonder.
A VACANT ROOM
A Place of Wonder
Conceptual rendering of potential Avenue Q location.
A VACANT PROPERTY
A Place of Wonder
The same hallway, transformed into a place of wonder.
WHY HONDO, WHY NOW
Rural Access
Experiences shouldn't require an hour-long drive.
Youth Opportunity
A safe, accessible place to learn, work, create and belong.
Adaptive Reuse
Transforming a large vacant property into an active community asset.
Economic Impact
A regional family destination supporting tourism, local businesses, jobs and future growth.
BUILT with OUR COMMUNITY, NOT SIMPLY FOR IT.
Local Businesses
Artists & Makers
Educators & Schools
Trades & Industry
Students & Youth
Performing Artists
Agriculture
Aviation & History
Community Organizations
From sponsored experiences and student design/build opportunities to visiting artists and institutional partnerships, Wonder Emporium is designed to showcase the people, industries and stories that make our community extraordinary.
Why I'm building WE
I grew up experiencing a bigger world. Because of my dad's military career, I experienced different places, people and possibilities — but some of my strongest childhood memories are much smaller: the magic of a show, a children's museum, crawling under the parachute in gym class, or discovering something I'd never seen before.
I want rural children to have that same feeling of possibility without every meaningful experience requiring a drive to a major city.
Wonder Emporium is a place where WE bring the world to us.
HELP BUILD THE FIRST WE
Founding Sponsors
Sponsor a room, exhibit or signature experience.
Count me inFounding Partners
Bring expertise, programming, materials or services.
Count me inSeed Supporters
Help move WE from concept into development.
Count me inCommunity Builders
Help young people participate in creating the facility itself.
Count me inWE BUILD TOGETHER.
The vision is here. The founding coalition is forming. Come build your piece of WE.
LET'S BUILD WONDER. TOGETHER.
Let's start the conversation!
- webuildwonder@gmail.com
- Hondo, Texas