Texas Ranch Life

Open-range horseback riding over the ranches is one of the most popular ranch activities of our guests. Horses are available for all skill levels from beginners to accomplished riders.

The rolling hills of the ranch with vistas of over 20 miles provide views of Texas ranch country unparalleled anywhere. In the springtime, meadows covered in blankets of bluebonnets and wildflowers seem to stretch on forever. Beautiful native pecan bottoms, live springs, limestone outcrops, and tall prairie grasses make horseback riding over the ranch a favorite.

Also Available:
Roping Lessons
Tomahawk Throwing Lessons
Garden/Animal Walking Tours
ATV Ranch Tours
Fishing
Arena Horse Training Demonstrations
Archery
Pistol & Skeet Shooting

Our home-cooked meals feature experiential authentic, local cuisine with an emphasis on ranch-raised ingredients. They are typically served buffet or family style with tailored menus unique to the season and our guests’ needs.
Grilled on outdoor, open flame fire pits, our Steak dinners are Texas-sized and a legendary favorite of guests. Traditional Texas BBQ cookouts also delight, as well as our many menu options infusing the best flavors of the South, TexMex, Creole & Cowboy Cooking.
Every meal on the ranch ends with a sweet treat, and our desserts are always homemade! Our family recipes have survived the test of time, most handed down over several generations, and whether it’s a pie, cobbler, crumble, brownie or cookie each one is a show stealer, especially when topped with Bluebell homemade vanilla ice cream.

We’ve preserved, restored and luxuriously appointed 7 historic Texas homes dating back to the 1850’s.   All feature original paint and stenciling and harmoniously combine a respect for the past with all the comforts of modern life.  Furnished in wonderful antiques, oriental rugs, and unique Texas pieces, all have modern conveniences including central air & heat.

Houses range in size from single bedroom and bath—with extra daybeds suitable for small children—to our largest house, the Lodge with 6 bedroom and 4 ½ baths.

Each house has ample common space for guests to relax in privacy as well covered and open outdoor porches.  However, guests are also able to enjoy our Barn Alley and Game Room during daytime hours.