Travel Texas ~ Salado, TX

    

     Located in Central Texas, almost equal distance from Austin and Waco, lies the village of Salado, Texas.  In 1859 the Village was founded because the locals wanted to have access to a strong education, creating Salado College, located near a spring fed creek.  Between the creek and the college Salado found itself to be a viable settlement that has stood the test of time. 

The local downtown of the village boasts over 175 shops, dining and historical spots.  Antique shops, boutiques, and so much more entice visitors to spend time visiting the village and exploring the historical significance of this central Texas village.  Take a walking tour of the historic sites, and learn more about how the Village came about and take a step back into the past.

If you are looking for entertainment outside, the Tablerock Amphitheater is going to be the place you want to stop.  Music, plays, and so much more are scheduled to perform on stage under the stars.  But that’s not all, the amphitheater sits on 13 acres filled with trails for hiking and biking. A must do while visiting Salado.

If live music and theater are not what you are looking for Salado has a season of Annual events that happen throughout the year that include art, holidays and even golf.  Nine different annual events are scheduled for guests to enjoy and some cross over to multiple weekends such as their Christmas Stroll.  You might not want to miss the Scottish Games in November, travel back in time to see men in kilts, toss a caber, play drums and generally show off how strong they are for all to see.  

If you are looking for places to stay, look no further than The Yellow House Bed and Breakfast.  Located just outside of the village, Yellow House has a room for everyone.  With a main house, that has four rooms, two cottages and two guest houses to rent for parties of varying sizes.  Sara, your innkeeper, makes a homemade breakfast the morning of your stay that you will not want to miss.  Yellow House also does special events such as a charcuterie class, cookie decorating, and cooking demonstrations.  The chef kitchen is perfect for learning new techniques with friend and family.  

Of course there are other places to stay such as the Historic Stagecoach Inn and your standard hotel.  Take a break from the norm and step out to explore a new way to travel and stay with local accommodations.   On our last visit to Salado, we wandered the village and even stopped in for a local trivia night at Chupacabra, which had a great selection of beer and wine for patrons to partake while dining. 

Salado is a wonderful place to visit and you can spend any number of days in the village and still not see it all. Plan your stay and explore this little slice of Texas that is right off the interstate. You will not be disappointed with your visit.  

B2B Travel ~ Beyond the Buffet: Why the Modern Executive Chooses the B&B

 Beyond the Buffet: Why the Modern Executive Chooses the B&B

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to trade in the sterile corridors of a chain hotel for the warmth of a bed and breakfast? For the modern corporate client, a B&B isn't just a quaint getaway—it's a high-performance tool designed for efficiency and wellness. Here is how a smaller, personalized stay can transform your next business trip. 

Morning sets the tone for your entire day.  The local Bed and Breakfast provides corporate clients with high performance fuel and strategy to start the day strong.  A custom made breakfast, not a generic buffet will start the morning off strong.  Bed and Breakfast innkeepers take into account all dietary needs when serving their guests.  This fresh, home cooked meal provides sustainable focus for guests throughout the day, which in turn will help increase productivity.  Beyond the food, the innkeeper will be your personalized concierge, where their local expertise will help navigate to and from meetings, or share the local gem for any off site meetings.  

By mid-day, the Bed and Breakfast becomes your private office.  Many offer dedicated work stations in the rooms or in another area of the building for overnight guests to use.  They will provide a strong Wi-Fi connection with ample power outlets.   A 200 room hotel will have many distractions, which will decrease productivity.  With a smaller guest capacity, the chance of disruptions greatly diminishes deep concentration and efficient task completion.  This efficiency will allow you to take part in “bleisure” activities, such as a stroll through the gardens or enjoying a good book.   

Evening hours, bring on the time for relaxation and resetting.  Retreat to a room that has all the comforts of a home away from home.  Many bed and breakfasts offer rooms that have specialty tubs or showers for deeper relaxing moments after a stressful day.  With the addition of inclusive extras, such as free parking and Wi-Fi and the possibility of streaming services, guests can relax with what they are comfortable with to really be able to reset for the day ahead.  The innkeeper can direct you to the best spots for dinner or they might even offer a happy hour or wine tasting for all guests in residence.  This organic networking is a chance to relax in an atmosphere with other professionals in a low-no pressure environment.  

Businesses are increasingly prioritizing sustainability and value. Many inns offer competitive corporate rates and separate invoicing, providing better value than "cookie-cutter" chains.  Corporate rates help to draw in week day travelers when the season might be slow, and allow business travelers a better way to travel.  Sustainability is growing in the industry and many bed and breakfasts are on the forefront of creating an environment that is overall healthier for guests.  From the detergent and cleaning products used to the ones offered for guests to utilize while in house.  Not to mention the ease and flexibility of accommodating check in and check out that might make changes at a moment's notice.  

Bed and Breakfast travel is no longer just for vacations.  The convenience of gourmet breakfast and a personal concierge to free amenities, many travelers are making the jump to smaller local inns.  Try out a bed and breakfast the next time you travel for work and see the difference that your stay makes. 

B2B Travel ~ Why a Bed and Breakfast is a Strategic Choice for your Next Business Trip

 Know Before you Go: Why a Bed and Breakfast is a Strategic Choice for your Next Business Trip

When traveling for business professionals often find themselves choosing between two extremes clinical convenience and overpriced luxury.  A third option exists that perfectly melds high end luxury and the comforts of home.  By booking your stay at the local Bed and Breakfast, your experience can be customized to your dietary preferences, be given local expertise and provide unique value that a cookie cutter hotel simply cannot replicate.  

To ensure your next trip is productive and enjoyable here are four key questions that emphasize why a Bed and Breakfast is the superior choice for a business traveler:

1. Can you accommodate my specific dietary preferences at breakfast?  

Unlike a hotel that caters to the masses with a generic continental breakfast, your innkeeper at a Bed and Breakfast will be more than happy to tailor your experience and take into consideration your allergies or preferences.  The best part will be that everything will be ready when you are,  many innkeepers will adjust serving times to allow you to make the meetings you have planned.  

2. What are  your local  “hidden gems” for client dinners or downtime?  

The concierge desk at hotel chains usually will point you to the most touristy chains, that give none of the local feel.  While the innkeeper is part of the community and will share all the local expertise of the best restaurants for business dinners and local landmarks.    Be sure to take into consideration their suggestions for the most authentic visit, and see the glass bathrooms or the larger than life sized cows in the area you will be visiting.

3. What unique history or personality does this property have? 

Many hotels are modern builds on the side of the interstate with little to no personality not to mention the sound from the road traffic.  While many Bed and Breakfasts have a rich history just waiting to be explored.  Many properties have been meticulously restored to their former beauty and provide visitors with a sense of place and calm from the otherwise high-stakes business trip. 

4. What extra are included in my stay beyond the room?  

The “nickel and dimeing” of corporate hotels is a major frustration for many business travelers.  White at many Bed and Breakfast’, they provide value-added perks such as; free high-speed Wi-Fi, free parking or complimentary refreshments.  Beyond the logistics, the cozy common area can provide space for you to catch up on emails or explore a good book.  While providing that small business vibe that feels more inviting and professional than a crowded hotel lobby.  

Regardless of the duration of your trip, your choice of accommodations dictates the productivity and well-being.   This year make the trade from a sterile hotel to a Bed and Breakfast. Discover the character and personalized service that local hospitality can make on your professional journey. 

B2B ~ Beyond the Boardroom: How Boutique stays are Transforming Client Meetings

 

        When traveling for business sales professionals aim to maximize time and engagement when meeting with

clients.  Often a change of venue when meeting can lead to stronger rapport and accelerated lead cycles. 

By leveraging your accommodations to a high value meeting venue, you can facilitate a meeting and provide a

more intimate and functional work space, than a local coffee shop or restaurant.   This dedicated space not only

ensures one-on-one client attention, but also delivers functionality far exceeding a place to rest.   

Each client is important and you want to make them feel as though they are the most important person in

the room.  A smaller, more intimate venue means a more focused, personalized and exclusive location.  Many

boutique stays have private rooms or a functional downstairs space to hold meetings while you are in town for

business travel.  Not only can you find a great place to reset and recharge before meeting clients, but they might

also provide a space for undivided client attention.

A change of venue can facilitate a stronger, more meaningful relationship in the long run, by providing a

location that focuses solely on the client.  A restaurant, coffee shop or even their office can lead to distractions. 

A busy restaurant or coffee shop has you talking over the noise, which can lead to missed details.  All of which

can derail your conversation from the start.  The distractions in their office and the interruptions from employees

entering, can be eliminated by moving facilities.  Everyone’s time is valuable. A local boutique stay can

contribute to the meeting experience, and allow you to be better focused on the goal, without the distractions

of a public or personal work space.

Many boutique stays would be more than happy to host client meetings, and they may also offer a selection

of food so that your meeting location becomes a one stop shop.  Which in turn will create a seamless environment

for networking and meeting times, with overall client growth in mind.  Not only will you have a wonderful place

to sleep but also have the opportunity to wow your clients with a thoughtful and private local for meetings.

Not only can a boutique stay provide a meeting space for a more business focused meeting, but they can

possibly also provide a location for an event for multiple clients.  A customer appreciation event, Executive

dinner or a private workshop.  Ultimately, a boutique stay is more than just an overnight stay, it is a strategic

asset for superior client relations and accelerated business growth. 

B2B Travel ~ Fueling Success: Strategic Sleep, Nutrition and the Business Traveler

Have you ever noticed that when you travel for business, that your productivity is not the same as when at home?  This change is due to being in a different environment, and not taking steps to make sure productivity stays where it needs to be.  Increased productivity can be achieved by making a few simple changes to overall business travel. One simple change that can affect productivity is where you stay.  Poor sleep and nutrition do not just affect your waistline but also your cognitive ability, decision making and resilience. By selecting a location that takes your health into consideration you can make business travel work with you and not against you in the future. 

Business performance can increase with a few simple changes, one of those changes can be as simple as getting up and taking a walk.  Overall as a Nation, Americans are less likely to walk to their destination as they are to drive.  A simple fifteen minute walk is a powerful tool used to reduce stress and help you gather focus for the job at hand.  Our Bed and Breakfast is about ¼ mile from the downtown city center, and we highly encourage all of our guests to walk downtown.   When you travel for work it’s easier, yes, to drive to all your locations and grab food at the nearest drive thru but what is that doing to your overall health.  

My husband who travels for work significantly, made the decision to lead a healthier life while on the road.  Through dedication, discipline and the right environment he has been able to lose a significant amount of weight and be overall more healthy when away from home.  The environment where you stay, what you eat and how you move around are all key factors to leading a healthier and more productive lifestyle while on the road.  What and where he ate had the largest impact while he traveled.  

The standardized hotel breakfast often comes with hidden costs. Travelers are subject to the food that is not nutritional sound and does not lead to better focus or productivity, but can lead to a mid-morning crash.  No substitutions can be made and many of the options are not as healthy for you as the hotel wants you to think.  Why settle when you can have a meal that has been prepared fresh, with local ingredients and takes into consideration your dietary needs, such as gluten-free, vegan, or keto.  By digesting the right food at the start of your day, that will help you to keep up productivity and focus throughout.  

With a smaller guest count and open rooms, the personalized service that a Bed and Breakfast offers will not only allow you to eat healthier while on the road but also allow you better sleep.  The biggest threat to a business traveler is lack of sleep. Inconsistent bedding, increased noise of multiple visitors and lack of room control can all lead to a poor night's sleep.    The overall health and productivity of the traveler is taken into consideration at a Bed and Breakfast.  No noisy guests running up and down the halls when you are trying to sleep or complete late night work.  

A smaller, more intimate location allows you to focus on yourself and your health while on the road, just like you would at home.  Take into consideration on your next business trip where you stay and reframe it to be a strategic investment in your time and health. Search out the smaller location to have a better night's sleep and an added nutritional start with a thoughtful breakfast in the morning.  Since your travel is also your time, be sure to take the time to include your health as a decision factor when booking.

B2B Travel ~ Ditch the Corporate Grind: The Secret to Productive Business Travel

     

        The 4:30 a.m. alarm is a harsh reality of business travel.  The constant grind, time away from home and lack of focus can severely impact your productivity and bottom line.  But your accommodation choice can be the single biggest factor in turning a grueling trip into a highly successful one. 

Let’s face it, business travel presents unique challenges to focus but staying in just the right location with a little local flair can make your business trip seem like you are still at home.  A smaller boutique inn or a bed and breakfast might be just what you are looking for when traveling.  A smaller number of rooms will mean less distractions, quieter rooms, invaluable local intelligence and guidance and office-like amenities for your visit.  With that in mind many Bed and Breakfast owners are eager to establish relationships with corporate travelers.

Who can get any work done with noise pollution and unnecessary distractions.  Never mind the lines for the wait at the elevator but also the noise and unnecessary distractions others will provide.  Staying at a local bed and breakfast gives you the chance to have a less distracting visit, so that the focus can be on the task at hand.  Not having to call the front desk to inquire about quiet hours.  The majority of guests who travel and stay at Bed and Breakfasts are very respectful of other guests when visiting.  Often you rarely even know if other guests are in residence until you come down for breakfast.  The fewer people, the decrease of distractions for those evenings when you need to work from your accommodations. 

The type of accommodations you receive at a Bed and Breakfast are generally geared towards your comfort.  No cookie cutter rooms and amenities but rather distinct and unique rooms that make you feel like you are at home.  These rooms are typically quieter than hotel rooms, since most Bed and Breakfast’s are located off the main drive and in a more residential location.  Which helps to reduce the amount of noise from the freeway. The accommodations at a bed and breakfast will make you want to return to visit with the innkeeper or stay in contact to make sure you have the best stay when visiting again.

The local innkeeper is your eyes and ears when in a new town or even one you have visited before.  They will always have great advice for where to dine and shop while visiting.  They will typically know of any changes that might have occurred since your last visit and help you find the best place, outside your inn, to dine and enjoy the company of any work colleagues while in for a visit.  After all, work still does come first, but having that base of knowledge is invaluable.

Since work is still the primary reason for your travels.  A Bed and Breakfast can have some office-like amenities for your stay.   An in room work station to be able to set up your laptop and leave it out when not working.  Access to good hot drinks with easy to use machines that do not take an additional degree to figure out.  Along with secure, private Wi-Fi connectivity for confidential business matters than a busy coffee shop or restaurant would typically allow.  The best part, many Bed and Breakfasts will also have a space where you could meet with clients or host a private meeting with local clients.  Most will work with guests to accommodate meetings at a discounted cost based on availability. 

Take the extra time to explore the accommodations off the beaten path.  Many local Bed and Breakfast or Boutique Inn’s will be more than happy to welcome you for your business trip.  Plan to be a regular in their city, be sure to ask for a corporate discount based on anticipated travel volume.  The consistent stays not only are a great way to build loyalty but secure better rates and personalized service tailored to your business needs. After all, we enjoy when we see repeat guests at The Oaks Bed and Breakfast and can assure our guests that unless they ask, no breakfast will be repeated.  We hope that you will look for a local Inn to support on your next travels.

B2B Travel ~ Your Secret Weapon for Client Meetings

     Picture this, you are traveling for business to a new town and it’s a smaller market than you are used to and you still want to impress your clients with your local knowledge.  How can you best achieve this with a minimal amount of effort?  This is where a Bed and Breakfast is a great option. The innkeeper will have all the local knowledge and send you to the best locations to help impress your clients.

As a hospitality business owner, I believe the best travel experiences offer the same personalized service and local expertise I provide my own guests.  That’s why, at the Oaks Bed and Breakfast in Sulphur Springs, Texas, we treat every business traveler as a VIP with dedicated concierge service. Your stay is more than just a place to sleep; it’s your point of entry to a successful, memorable trip.  

We serve as a personal concierge to each guest, especially our business travelers.  The personal touch each guest receives is what marks every visit as unique. A lot of that personal touch is directing our guests to the best places to eat and find entertainment.  By choosing to stay at a local inn where you are a name instead of a number, your business travel experience is instantly elevated.

Imagine, it’s your first visit to Sulphur Springs, Texas and your clients asks you to select the dinner spot. Do you rely on generic online reviews or do you ask your local innkeeper for the best spot to take your client?  The smart choice is the latter. 

Your innkeeper knows the ins and outs of town and can guide you to the perfect choice for the entire group. Every time you travel to a new environment, you have an opportunity to make a powerful impression.  Do you need a unique venue for a client lunch, or a refined atmosphere to wine and dine a prospective customer?   

Choosing a local bed and breakfast or boutique inn offers a unique and authentically local stay that a chain hotel simply can’t match.  The local insight of a small business owner levels up your business because they are personally invested in your comfort and success. 

Demonstrate your willingness to learn and impress by leaning on local knowledge.  Your innkeeper will know the perfect spot to create an unforgettable experience for your client. We can direct you to a local caterer or, hint, we might even be able to prepare delicious, locally-sourced meal right here at the Oaks.   

Why take the predictable road?  Even if you have visited the same city multiple times, the next best restaurant is the latest food truck or just downstairs from your room.  Why not take the adventurous road and stay somewhere new and exciting to experience the town from a different point of view.  Discover the difference when your accommodation is more than just a place to lay your head it’s the launchpad for your business triumph.  

Travel ~ Road Trip!

 

               The Great America Road trip, where you pile your family into one car and hit the road.  Have you made that trip? If so where have you ventured to?  We tend to make a road trip at least once per year, but sometimes those trips are little more than going from point A to point B.  The best road trips are when we can take a little bit of time and explore the road ahead. 

 

               We did this, for the most part, when dropping off number two at college.  We picked him up in Nashville, since it was “on the way,” and he was coming from another state other than Texas.  While there, we explored Nashville a little bit, but definitely could do with more exploration. Our highlights from our short visit, were the farmers market, where we picked up some micro greens and vegetarian jerky.  Surprisingly the jerky was pretty tasty.  We also stopped by and walked around Aphrodite’s Temple, which is a replica of the one in Greece. The temple was pretty amazing.  Once we retrieved the kid from the airport, we hit the road for real.

 

               Our end goal was Maine, and there are a few different routes you can take, and we figured since we were taking the Northern route, we would stop by and check out Niagara Falls.  That did not disappoint!  What an amazing experience to see and experience this natural wonder.  Imagine being an explorer and paddling along the river, to suddenly hear the roar of the water gaining ground towards the falls.  Turn back and bail out.  Hopefully no explorers went over the falls before realizing what lay ahead.

 

               From there we made our way to Maine to drop him off and hug the girl, before departing on a few days together.  We did not make our destination as soon as we had hoped, but we had great food and fellowship with the girl and her boyfriend’s family before hitting the road again.  We finally made it to Vermont.  A new State to explore and experience and it was worth the trip. 

 

               We found a fantastic Bed and Breakfast, The Feather Bed Inn, to spend the night and explore the Mad River Valley of Vermont.  Our inn keepers were wonderful and sent us in the right direction for dinner and fun.  All of her food recommendations that we tried were delicious and a would go back experience. Plus, the Inn itself was situated on a beautiful piece of property, with a pond that backed up to a hiking trail that connects all over the valley.  Most definitely worth a multi-day stay to explore those trails. 

 

               We also happened to be in the area when a local flatbread restaurant was having a flatbread festival to celebrate their origins and bring food to the people.  The flatbread was free, the line was long and the music was hopping.  This restaurant incorporated an art show along with messages about how food has changed over the years and how that has affected farmers.  A beautiful functional garden with pigs and chickens is also situated on the property and guests could walk around and see a little bit of how this family has managed their food and grows what they use on the flatbread.  The whole experience resonated with us and what we try to share with our guests. 

 

               Sadly, we had to leave the next day but would plan to return during any other part of the year to experience the valley.  Winter would be amazing, since the Featherbed is located minutes away from two ski resorts, and Spring and Summer allows for great hiking, biking and water exploration.  Since the valley is surrounded by low mountains the color change in the fall must be a sight to see.  Before we left, we did take a hike up to catch the view from one of the mountain tops.  What an experience!

 

               Of course, when we travel we love to find restaurants off the beaten path to dine at while out.  We hit the jackpot in Niagara with a delicious Korean family-owned restaurant and with an amazing  Asian Fusion in the Valley and Italian restaurant in Keene.  I don’t think any of our food choices were a disappointment, since we always walked away full and ready to explore. 

 

               Take the road trip with the family, explore parts of the country that you might not have seen yet.  There are so many great and diverse experiences here in Texas and in the United States as whole that could make your road trip the best ever.

Hello from The Oaks

 

Welcome to the Oaks Bed and Breakfast in Sulphur Springs, Texas.  We are a family owned and operated slice of comfort in Northeast Texas.  Our family of seven resides at the Bed and Breakfast, and you can often find soccer balls growing in the garden or bicycles laying around, lost without a rider. While our oldest and only girl, Isabelle, is away at college, the four boys are around creating mischief on the property or helping to serve during events.  You can often find us at a sporting event cheering on the boys in their endeavors as High School or club sport athletes.

 

               Both Allison and Ben graduated high school from Sulphur Springs High School and have now come back to help see their community grow and thrive.  While Ben works remotely and travels for his position, Allison holds down the home front, welcoming guests and containing the chaos that is life with four active boys.  We do think it is always nice to run into former classmates who stayed in town or returned just like we did.  We are not sure what the future holds for our children, but we know that Sulphur Springs will always be part of who they are and a welcome stop in their journey through life. 

 

               Ben took a look at 516 Oak Ave, and knew it had amazing potential and wanted to help his sister realize her dreams of having a catering company and possibly a venue to host events.  While she did not capitalize on his idea, we took the plunge and stepped up to help him realize the remodel of this great historic home.  We began our hospitality journey when we purchased the 1937 built home, the last one in the Historic District on Oak Avenue, in the Spring of 2016. Little did we know at the time that we would be moving back to finish the renovations and manage our new enterprise. 

 

               At the time when we moved back our kids were a mix of grade school and preschool age, and at a decent age to make a change and help them navigate a new city and find new friends.  We have been grateful for the move back to Sulphur Springs and feel that our children have done well in school and in the community.  This year our oldest son, Barrett, will graduate and move on to the next chapter in his life.  The remaining boys, Cooper, Decllan and Quintten will be home and keeping us on our toes. 

 

Throughout the remodel process, the younger two boys were active participants in helping to demo, build a deck and learn some general building techniques.  Now if they remember what they learned I would be impressed.  Either way, they took in some life skills that not many people have the opportunity to embrace, at such a young age.  While we worked, members of the community would stop by to see the progress we were making, even when it still looked ugly.  This was a challenge for us, since we wanted people to see the beauty we were creating after completion.  Nine months later, which seemed so much longer, we were finally able to accept our first guests and began hosting events and catering. 

 

               Almost nine years later, we are still hosting events and overnight guests at The Oaks Bed and Breakfast.  Each new guest and returning guests arrive as strangers and leave as friends, which is just how we like it.  We hope that you will stop by for a visit or let us help you host your next event.  Thank you for welcoming us into the community, we hope to stay for a while.

Travel ~ Creekhaven Inn and Spa Wimberley, Texas

 

    

The Oaks Bed and Breakfast, keeps me pretty busy and in town most of the time.  Recently I had the chance to take a short business trip down to Wimberley, Texas and it was so lovely.  I wish that I had a little more time to explore the area, to go wine or whiskey tasting.  What I did see and explore was worth the drive, even for meetings. 

               It never does cease to amaze me at how diverse the landscape is in Texas.  From the Piney Woods, to the desert, Texas almost has every landscape a person could desire.  It might take a few hours to do so, but the change from East Texas’ tall trees and grass that blends to mesquite and shrub brush, helps to distinguish Texas from other states.  Once I made it to Wimberly, I stayed with my group at Creekhaven Inn and Spa.  Their property is just beautiful! 

               It sits back from a flowing creek and has two buildings for guests to select from while planning their stay.  Do not forget to book your spa appointment while visiting.  They offer a range of spa packages for you to take advantage of during your stay.  They offer yoga on Saturday’s and have plenty of mats and blocks for guests to use if you did not happen to bring your own. 

               The rooms are well appointed for guest stays, with everything you might need for your visit.  A gas fireplace, in room coffee or tea service, a fridge for leftovers or cold drinks and lovely local bath products.  Each room is an experience in and of itself, so make your selection and relax in comfort for the duration of your stay. 

               On our second day after meetings, we made our way to downtown Wimberley to explore, shop and dine.  Their downtown is made up of cute little buildings that have a myriad of shopping options for everyone.  Women’s clothing, kitchenware, candy store, a store with handmade arts and crafts made by seniors in the community and so much more.  There are a few different places to enjoy your meals, besides breakfast at Creekhaven.  We ordered in from Wimberley Café, enjoyed Tex-Mex for lunch and had woodfired pizza to share.  There were more options to try than that, but time was short.  My favorite was the woodfired pizza.  I’m a big fan of mushrooms on pizza and they had a perfectly paired mushroom, burrata cheese, and arugula pizza that was amazing. 

               I did get a chance to walk along the creek close to the property and explore a little bit of nature.  Play at your own risk. It was a lovely space to commune and grab some images of the creek.  Be mindful of the weather and water levels, especially during the rainy season.  If the weather and water had been a bit warmer, I might have tested the water just a bit more.  But it was a little cool for my taste, so I stayed out and explored the bank.  In the morning deer could be seen all around the property and must be why they express the need to keep the gates closed by the Inn.  Take some time to explore Wimberley and be sure to book your stay at Creekhaven Inn and Spa, the longest running bed and breakfast in Wimberley.  I’m sure you will return relaxed and rejuvenated.