Here is what Pris had to say about their stay:  “My husband and I just returned from a romantic Valentine’s weekend at Blisswood Bed and Breakfast, Cat Spring, Texas. Blisswood had so much to offer to help us relax and reconnect. I loved not having a TV and no other distractions because we were fully able to enjoy each other’s company. I highly recommend purchasing the picnic lunch at the Enchanted Lake! It was a most peaceful, relaxing, and delicious lunch, and it included a bottle of wine we thoroughly enjoyed. We brought our bikes with us and enjoyed riding all around the ranch, where I got some great photos! We also purchased a couples massage where they came to our cabin, it was amazing! Carol prides herself in giving her guests a great experience and her manager Debbie is so accommodating. Carol also has several exotic animals that you can help feed which was really cool! I even got to pet her kangaroo! We are planning to go back with our kids in the spring when the bluebonnets are in bloom. If you want to take a step back in time where you can enjoy nature, I highly recommend Blisswood Texas guest ranch. Oh, for some great food don’t forget to head to Carol’s at Cat Spring; you won’t be disappointed!”

Thanks Pris and Jesse! We look forward to meeting your kids.

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Cold weather can be invigorating if you embrace it. Explore our 650-acre ranch by horseback, riding across open fields and protected oak woodlands. The cool air on your face will make you feel so alive – it’s thrilling, really. After the ride, warm yourself back at your cabin. Several of our Houston Guest Ranch cabins have fireplaces and are well stocked with oak logs from fallen trees around the property. Oak burns hot and long – it will keep your cabin toasty warm and inviting.

The cozy Aloha Cottage.

There is something inherently romantic about snuggling in front of a fire. Experience it for yourself here at our Texas Vacation Cabins, at Blisswood.

A traditional Scottish Wedding at our Texas Guest Ranch.

In our experience, October 10 is a popular date to marry; maybe it’s because couples figure they’ll be able to remember an anniversary dated 10/10/– even when their memories are no longer functioning at 100%. Whatever the reason, there is usually at least one wedding on the tenth of October at our Houston Texas Guest Ranch, and this year is no different. That said, we could accommodate another small wedding. Do any couples out there feel spontaneous?

We are located just 50 miles outside of Houston. City dwellers seeking an expansive, outdoor venue for their wedding will find our Cat Spring ranch easy to reach. Furthermore, with on-site lodging for 43 people (in 8 cabins), we can easily accommodate the wedding party and quite a few family members and close friends. Host your rehearsal dinner at nearby Carol’s Restaurant, which is a comfortable fine dining experience.

If you are seriously considering marriage but haven’t yet set a date, give us a call at 713-301-3235. We are able to accommodate small, intimate weddings with fairly short notice. Larger weddings require more advance notice.

Own part of this beautiful, award winning B & B. Live Oaks, year-round flowing Panther Creek, and frontage on Frantz Road are just part of what you’ll find. We are offering several tracts varying in size from 16 to 70 acres.

This could be yours.

Your second home in Cat Spring – in lovely rolling Hill Country – will be enhanced by its close proximity to our Texas Guest Ranch. Many of the amenities and activities offered by Blisswood will be open to you: hike on the land, go horseback riding, or spend an afternoon trying your hand at archery. Instead of cooking at the end of the day, head out for dinner at Carol’s Restaurant.

Panther Creek.

To find out more about the current tracts available in the Blisswood Legacy Reserve, go to the listings section of Rolling Hills Land Company’s website: www.rollinghillslandcompany.com or just click here: Blisswood Legacy Preserve – Available Listings.

An aerial plan of the available land.

Please direct all inquiries and interest to listing broker, Ron Moore, owner of Rolling Hills Land Company. His contact info is: Ron Moore Rolling Hills Land Company 905 N. Falls Dr. New Ulm, TX 78950. (979)859-3874.

Fear not! Our Texas Guest Ranch will continue to welcome guests as always.

He's sweet as pie.

“We had heard the kitten early in the morning while sitting out on the porch enjoying our breakfast, but my husband really thought it was just a different type of bird singing. So we didn’t check it out for a while. Then, when I went in to take my shower, I heard it again and asked him to go investigate while I was in the shower. He found it very close to the back of the cabin and came in and held it up over the shower door! I was so surprised!!

We stopped at the feed store in Sealy and got a nursing bottle and some formula for kittens (didn’t even know they had such a thing!). We are feeding it every 3-4 hours. It is getting more alert and even starting to play. It purrs almost non-stop!”

We hope you enjoy the newest member of your family. Thanks for sharing your story with us – we always love to hear from our guests.

A peaceful, foggy morning at our Texas guest ranch

“In today’s fast paced corporate world, for many of us there is just no time to get away from it all and escape the cities and towns that run our day to day lives. But if we think about it, there is no need to plan or make time for elaborate and lengthy holidays. This is especially true when for so many of us there is so much beauty and comfort to be enjoyed only a matter of hours away from the hectic life styles we lead in the city.

Take Houston for example. It is the largest city in the state of Texas but also the fourth largest city in the whole of the United States. With an economy that has a broad industrial base in the energy, manufacturing, aeronautics, and transportation industries and which is also a leading centre for building oilfield equipment, Houston is a major importance for the global economy. But how often do the people behind the success of these industries take a break from it all with a short staycation away from their hectic lifestyles?

Booking a B&B is a great way to get away from it all and enjoy a fantastic weekend away. B&Bs provide a comfortable and homely base to explore the surrounding area, and to also take advantage of the host’s extensive local knowledge. This means that you can make the most of your time away without having to worry about visiting a tourist centre. The Blisswood Texas bed and breakfast is a wonderful example of a perfect get away close to the city. It is situated an hour West of Houston in Cat Spring, and it is also within easy reach of Austin and San Antonio. If you are looking for a peaceful, beautiful, romantic, quiet, and relaxing escape then this is definitely the place to be. Take the opportunity to explore the beautiful surroundings of this 650 acre working ranch and you will be rewarded with beautiful sights, sounds and smells from the meadows and gardens. For those who are a little bit more adventurous, there are numerous activities such as paddle boating or fishing in the Lake, taking a horseback ride from the main ranch, or quite simply doing nothing at all. Just enjoy the peace and quiet from one of the delightfully furnished guesthouses each with their own unique and enchanting settings.

So next time you feel that you really need a break, but time is of the essence, why not make life a little bit easier and do some research to discover the beautiful areas that are just outside your city. This way you can still enjoy some peace and tranquility – on your doorstep.”

Thanks for the kudos, Chris!

We have ten cabins/cottages available, scattered throughout the guest ranch, several of which can comfortably house eight people. No need to try to cram all of your scrapbooking materials into one small room – take over the whole house! Heck, book all the cabins and take over the whole ranch. It could be a scrapbooker’s paradise!

When your eyes tire or you need to stretch out a bit, we have miles of trails for you. You can even mix things up with horseback rides if you like, or take the feed tour and visit the animals. Refreshed and invigorated, you will return to your work with renewed creativity.

Such a lovely place to scrapbook

Stop in for an excellent meal

It takes less than an hour to drive here from Houston, and boy, is it worth it. Once here, you will find yourself in another world – peaceful and restorative. Yet you don’t need to suffer the fate of some travelers to remote parts of this great land. Here, at our Central Texas bed and breakfast, you will find top-notch accommodations and fine dining.

John Mariani, writing for Esquire, visited our Houston area guest ranch and was delighted by what he found here. To quote him, “if you want a true Last Picture Show sense of a Texas where you can have eggs and bacon in a gazebo as the mist rises off the lake,” you’ll find it here. While you enjoy a romantic getaway in your own cabin, you may stroll down the road to our comfortable restaurant.

Wine lovers should not miss the upcoming special Wine Dinner, on September 30, 2009, at 7 pm. We’ll be celebrating the Texas Department of Agriculture Restaurant Roundup, showcasing the wines of Fall Creek Vineyards. Susan and Ed Auler, who own Fall Creek Vineyards, will be the guests of honor, and the meal will be designed to highlight their wines. Come just for the meal if you live in the area, or make a holiday of it and stay for a night or two in one of our romantic cabins. Reservations recommended.