Your Guide to Rural Texas Travel

 

   

 

SPENDING THE NIGHT

 

Spending the night in Rural Texas is truly an unforgettable experience.  History follows you like a shadow through winding roads, up to unbeaten paths of memories.  Poetic oaks are graced with mystical Spanish moss which the Czechs humorously referred to as the “sauerkraut” of the oaks when they first settled in the area.

 

Take a moment in time to adjust your thoughts and life and spend a night in Rural Texas.

A special thank you goes to some of our sponsors:

 

Farmhouse & Cabin for Two

Lucille’s Fayetteville Cottages

800-438-2281

www.weekendcottages.com



AMMANNSVILLE COTTAGES

Give yourself that quiet, well-deserved break at Ammannsville Cottages, centrally located in rural Texas between Houston and Austin, La Grange and Schulenburg.  History buffs have the privilege and comforts of traveling the path that La Salle took in the 1600’s as well as staying just a few steps away from one of the nationally-acclaimed Painted Churches of Texas.  Outstanding views of field flowers from spring through summer may be enjoyed along the road as well.
 
Cottages are equipped with air conditioning / heating, kitchenette, two bedrooms in one cottage (as well as a bar-b-que pit for outdoor cuisine) with a bed and bunk in the Blue Cottage.  

Enjoy Fiona’s homemade jam for breakfast when in season.  No phones or television for privacy.   There is a screen available for viewing movies.  No pets please.  Children are welcome.  

Cottages rates run from $100-$125 per night and $500-$625 per week.

This tranquil setting for individuals or families is just a few minutes from Weimar, Schulenburg, and La Grange.  Loads of activities, events, and tours are available in the area.  Contact Fiona at 979-561-6236, 979-561-6161, or jdpjones@cvctx.com.

 


Wildlife Guesthouse

For reservations or directions, call Lili Larson at 979-224-6234.  Visit wguesthouse.com or e-mail Lili_Larson23@hotmail.com.

This is an ideal getaway with a Texas theme to unwind in rural Texas centrally located between Houston, San Antonio, and Austin.  The guesthouse is a retreat on a 60 acre exotics wildlife ranch, with an eight foot game fence surrounding it and a swimming pool to ease the summer afternoons.  Enjoy a walk through the garden or just sit with your favorite book or drink by the pool.  

 

This “oasis” is located west of Schulenburg and east of Flatonia on Highway 90 with easy access to IH-10.  Free accommodations for your horses are available and a golf cart is on site to drive around and look at the wildlife.  There is a special designated area for the avid sportsman that enjoys target practice as well. 

 
 

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