The Elephant Story

A RETROSPECTIVE OF THE 2014 KING'S CUP ELEPHANT POLO TOURNAMENT - PART II

Nov 12, 2014 | 0 comments

SECOND DAY OF PLAY AT THE KING'S CUP 2014 ELEPHANT POLO TOURNAMENT BANGKOK THAILAND Written by: Ed Story The foremost objective of the King’s Cup Elephant Polo Tournament is to ensure the safety of the elephants during the course of the tournament. Moreover, a qualified veterinarian is on duty at all times. Of secondary importance is raising funds for elephant conservation. The individual with ultimate responsibility for this task is John Roberts, Director of the Golden Triangle Asian Elephant Foundation, whose watchful eye is constantly on the polo pitch. John concluded that the field was not stable...

A RETROSPECTIVE OF THE 2014 KING'S CUP ELEPHANT POLO TOURNAMENT - PART I

Nov 11, 2014 | 0 comments

The Elephant Story team of Comfort, Texas competing against the world's top elephant polo teams Written by: Ed Story The King’s Cup Elephant Polo tournament has become an annual event in Thailand held in honor of His Majesty the King and to raise funds for elephant conservation. This year it was held at the VR Sports Club in Bangkok. Sixteen teams from as many as thirty countries participated in this unusual sporting event. The first day was devoted to practice and offered many old friends the opportunity to reunite since the past year. While practicing, the handicapping committee...

Hill Country Shop sells coffee made with the help of elephants - San Antonio Magazine

Nov 10, 2014 | 0 comments

A special thanks to San Antonio Magazine for such a beautiful write up! The Elephant Story BY NIKO MEDRANO PHOTO COURTESY THE ELEPHANT STORY Elephants don’t typically come up in conversations about coffee, but in Thailand and the Maldives, the large animal is the key to a brand of coffee served in five-star hotels. Now, Texans can have a taste of exclusive Black Ivory Coffee thanks to the Hill Country shop, The Elephant Story. Husband and wife Ed and Joey Story founded the store in Comfort in 2012. Filled with apparel and gifts, many of which are...

LAYING FLAT ELEPHANT NECKLACE

Oct 31, 2014 | 0 comments

This necklace is made in Thailand of Pure Sterling Silver, and features a row of elephants that lay flat to the skin. What a perfect way to spoil your favorite person this holiday season than with this unique piece only found at The Elephant Story. Join our Email List [ccembed:28] The Elephant Story

PURE INDIAN SILVER EARRINGS

Oct 29, 2014 | 0 comments

Like many, if not all, of the products in The Elephant Story, these earrings are hand picked by Ed and Joey Story on their many travels around the world. These earrings in particular are some of the only Indian Silver products we have in stock and are completely unique and directly from India. \ Pieces similar have been featured in films from Bollywood to Hollywood and in fashion magazines worldwide such as Bazaar, Vogue, Elle and much more. What a perfect gift for some of the gorgeous women in your life, a piece or three of the most gorgeous earrings in the world inspired by...