The trickle of the waterfall gently lulled us to sleep...

“I just had to take the time out to share with you all just how wonderful my experience was of The Blisswood Ranch B&B in CatSpring, Texas. I live nearby in Houston, Texas and have a hard time finding something so wonderful and so close to home. It was only 60 miles from my front door, and I walked into an Oasis (literally) at this beautiful Bed & Breakfast Ranch Site. On our visit we were greeted by wonderful Emily, who walked us through to our suite. There were chocolate covered strawberries and champagne waiting our arrival. The King bed was soft and luxurious, the bathroom had a large garden Jacuzzi tub for two, wink, wink. The kitchen had a dish washer, refrigerator and all the kitchenware we needed to make a stay easy. Outside our front porch with the sliding glass doors was a 6 foot tall water fall wall that softly trickled us to sleep. On the Ranch property there are lots of experiences of wild and domestic animal life. A friendly camel, a kangaroo, chickens, horses, silly goats, donkeys, dogs, and 1 big fat sleepy potbelly pig that probably weighs about 400 lbs. OUCH! Apparently the food is good on ranch, just ask the pig. This is my second time to visit the ranch, my first time I stayed in the Enchanted Cabin and it is well worth the wait to get a weekend in that beautiful, secluded and peaceful spot. I look forward to many retreats back to this convenient location. Thanks Carol, you do a swell job at everything on the ranch. It’s a must visit!”

Thanks for the review Lydia. We always enjoy hearing back from our guests.

Carol, Paul and Merrill at the May Vintner's Dinner.

Paul and Merrill planted their first grapes in 1977. During the past 30 + years they have worked hard to refine and develop their wine; today Messina Hof wine regularly wins awards for excellence in national and international competitions.

The next Vintner’s Dinner will be on July 15, 2010 at 7pm. We’ll feature Cap Rock Winery from Lubbock, Texas. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to explore Texas wines and meet Texas winemakers.

Destination Dining food writer John Mariani (who has written for Esquire) described our Central Texas restaurant as “beautifully situated in the middle of nowhere, where relaxing is what you do between courses…” The restaurant is rich with Texas country appointments in cedar, cowhide, lace curtains and Pulitzer Prize winner Skeeter Hagler’s autographed photos about Texas Cowboys. Food specialties range from Black and Bleu Filet Mignon to Mango Margarita Shrimp, all accompanied by an extensive and contemporary wine list.

BlissWood Texas Guest Ranch and Carol’s Restaurant are located 60 minutes west of Houston, 90 minutes from Austin, and two hours from San Antonio. Once you get here, it seems like a you’re a million miles from the rest of the world.

Bliss awaits you at BlissWood Bed & Breakfast. To learn more about BlissWood B&B, BlissWood’s Oasis, the ranch and Carol’s Restaurant, or to make reservations, visit www.blisswood.net or call 713-301-3235.

It is spring, and folks are fleeing the city to come to our Texas Bed and Breakfast in the peaceful, relaxing countryside. There is a lot of life right now on the ranch during this period of birth and rebirth. Our morning feeding tours are great hits for our guests, where you can see animals up close and personal at feeding time. Plan on participating when you come out to the ranch to celebrate the earth.

Ah...spring

Of course, spring is a time for romance, and the perfect time for weddings in  Texas. If you or your friends have been considering Houston Texas weddings, come out to Blisswood and learn how enchanting a more rural wedding can be.

Spring is also a good time to honor our wonderful past guests. Come to our romantic Texas getaway to see the flowers and the trees and the birds and the bees; if your two to three-night stay takes place Sunday night through Thursday night from April 15th-May 15th, you will received a discount of 50% for the second through third night. It’s our way of saying thank you for including Blisswood in your traditions.

Blisswood is a great place to come if you love the feel of a working ranch, and being around animals. We are proud to be offering our guests the opportunity to learn more about horses on May 31, 2009, when The Lady Horse Whisperer comes to Cat Spring Texas to give a workshop. Delve into the dreams of horses. Learn how to truly communicate with these majestic animals. Folks with no prior riding experience are welcome, or you are invited to bring your own horse for hands-on training (coggins necessary). You will meet good people, be fed a delicious lunch, and learn something new. Come to this Texas Bed and Breakfast for a truly unique experience.

We have nine vacation-rental style homes on the ranch; each with its own unique appeal. Some, like the Writer’s Cabin, are single bedroom and hidden back among the live oaks to make for a very romantic setting. Others, like the Sullivan House, have three bedrooms and can sleep up to eight.

We also offer a variety of specials and packages to enhance your visit to Blisswood B&B and add that extra charm. For a Texas Romantic Getaway, consider adding a “romance package” to your accommodation. It includes fresh flowers in your room, a chilled bottle of champagne with glasses to keep, chocolate covered strawberries and a cheese plate. You can also order a romantic dinner for two from Carol’s at Cat Spring and have it delivered to your room at Blisswood.

These are just a few of the wonderful amenities and additions we have here at Blisswood that makes us one of the best places to visit near Houston.

I’m not sure how much you know about the Hill Country of Texas, but it is an amazingly beautiful area of the state and the nation. We have rolling hills and spring-fed lakes and rivers. In the summer time enjoy cool rains that stir up dust and cool off your skin. Watch lighting roll across the landscape and cuddle with your loved one during the thunder! Then, the next day, take a horseback ride and explore the landscape. All part of a Texas Romantic Getaway at Blisswood Bed and Breakfast.

With so much to look forward to, what are you waiting for? Use one of the links above to explore our site, or, explore what Blisswood at Lehmann has to offer as an outdoor Texas wedding location.

Another way we here at Blisswood, the ultimate Texas Weekend Getaway, can tell that Spring is coming, is when our animals tell us. New life is showing up at Lehmann Legacy Ranch!

Here are some great pictures of the new calves in the fields around our Texas Romantic Getaway. We hope you will want to spend some time with us soon!

We hope you will come and visit us in the New Year for a Texas Weekend Getaway! You will have the chance to pick from one of our many special packages to make your weekend the perfect romantic escape. We always have lots going on at the ranch: horseback rides, fishing, bird watching, hot air balloon rides, trap shooting and golf! Not to mention all our our fun and beautiful farm animals!

Don’t forget that Blisswood is also the premier Outdoor Texas Wedding venue! With locations for both inside and outside ceremonies, we can accommodate two people to 25 and more. Let us take care of the details so that your big day can be as stress-free as possible!

Make sure to include Carol’s at Cat Spring with your reception party! We can cater or you can come to the restaurant where we can reserve the banquet room for you!

From Carol, Rodger Roo, the dogs and all of us at Blisswood, best wishes towards a glorious year of success and happiness in 2009!