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Stay at a Farm in the Texas Hill Country

Thursday, February 16th, 2012
Stay at a Farm in the Texas Hill Country

Photo by Skeeter Hagler

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to stay on a working farm in Texas for a vacation? You’re not alone.

Farm stays–or, more broadly, agritourism–are quickly gaining in popularity in North America as more and more vacationers are opting for the unique experiences these farms have to offer their guests.

It’s a chance for people that have never visited a farm to see one for the first time or for people that have been to a farm to revisit and rejuvenate in the quiet, peaceful atmosphere of the country.

Whatever the reason, a farm stay may be just what the doctor ordered for you.

What Exactly is a Farm Stay?

A farm stay (or farmstay) is basically any kind of accommodation on a working farm whether it be in cottages, cabins, guest rooms, tents, yurts, and so on. At BlissWood, we offer 10 houses and cabins and six more accommodations at the Oasis.

There are also many different kinds of farm stay experiences. Some are interactive, offering guests the opportunity to feed animals, collect eggs, and learn about the day-to-day operations of a working farm.

And some are meant to be a peaceful and relaxing retreat from the hustle and bustle of the city.

BlissWood Bed and Breakfast at Lehmann Legacy Ranch in Cat Spring, Texas offers guests the opportunity to do both.

A Unique Farm Stay Experience

Guests of BlissWood Bed and Breakfast are welcome to explore our 650-acre working Texas ranch, participate in feeding animals, and observe the operations of a real working ranch.

Or, if you’ve got relaxation on your mind, you can simply kick back on your private porch and enjoy the fresh country air and wide open spaces of the Texas Hill Country.

At BlissWood, it’s up to you. Call 713-301-3235 today to book your Farm Stay at BlissWood at Lehmann Legacy Ranch and check out our page on Farm Stay U.S., the official guide for farm stays in the United States.

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Romantic Getaway Packages at BlissWood

Wednesday, November 16th, 2011

Searching for romantic getaway packages in Texas? We’ve got you covered.

BlissWood offers several romantic getaway packages that are sure to delight your significant other. Learn more about our romantic getaway packages below.

The Romance Package

This one’s a classic. Surprise your sweetie with fresh flowers, chocolate-covered strawberries, cheese and crackers, and a bottle of chilled Champagne with souvenir glasses upon arrival.

Cost: $129 per couple + cost of accommodations.

The Proposal Package (For Guests)

Struggling to think of a creative way to pop the question? Try this: a guided horseback ride to Enchanted Lake, a picnic blanket strewn with flowers, a basket of goodies, and a golf cart for waiting for your triumphant return.

Cost: $239 per couple + cost of accommodations.

The “Still Waiting” Proposal Package (For Non-guests)

This is the Proposal Package minus the overnight stay—a picnic blanket strewn with flowers at Enchanted Lake, chocolate-covered strawberries, cheese and crackers, and a bottle of chilled Champagne with souvenir glasses.

Cost: $199 per couple + $129 for the guided horseback ride (optional).

The Vow Renewal Package

Reaffirm your vows in a location of your choice at BlissWood. For you and 12 of your family and friends. This package includes a minister to perform a personalized vow renewal, a bouquet for the bride and a boutonniere for the groom, and a special cake and Champagne toast with souvenir glasses. We can also provide a photographer for an additional $350.

Cost: $599 + cost of accommodations.

The Valentine’s Day Special

Whisk your significant other away to the country this Valentine’s Day. Upon arrival, you’ll find fresh flowers, chocolate-covered strawberries, cheese and crackers, and a bottle of chilled Champagne with souvenir glasses in your reserved lodging. Plus, you’ll enjoy a gourmet dinner for two a Carol’s at Cat Spring Restaurant.

Cost: $299 per couple + cost of accommodations.

Find Romantic Getaway Packages at BlissWood

BlissWood is the perfect place to celebrate your love. It’s quiet, peaceful, and unforgettably beautiful. There’s no other place like it in Texas.

Visit our Specials & Packages page for even more romantic getaway packages.

 

 

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Texas Corporate Retreat for Law Firm and Family

Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011

Last month, BlissWood hosted a Texas corporate retreat for Yetter Coleman, a law firm based in Austin, Texas. The employees brought their families along for the fun. All totaled, there were 70 people on the ranch that day.

The adults and their children enjoyed paddle boating, games, a hayride, a petting zoo, and a barbecue in the Show Barn.

Everybody had a great time on this Texas corporate retreat, and we have the pictures to prove it.

Call BlissWood for Your Next Texas Corporate Retreat!

BlissWood at Lehmann Legacy Ranch is the perfect destination for Texas corporate retreats. We have 650 acres of beautiful country for you and your employees to enjoy, not to mention live animals and a bunch of exciting activities to bring y’all closer together.

There’s nothing like an entertaining get-together away from the office to get those ideas flowing.

Here are just a few of the activities you and your employees will enjoy at your next Texas corporate retreat:

  • Archery
  • Catch and release bass fishing
  • Horseback riding
  • Picnics
  • Trapshooting
  • Hiking
  • Golf
  • And more!

Treat your employees to a fun-filled weekend at BlissWood B&B. Everybody is working hard this year to keep making ends meet, and it’s important to slow down every once in awhile and remember what we’re doing it all for.

Call Carol at 713-301-3235 to schedule your Texas corporate retreat today.

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Enjoy a Texas Day Trip at BlissWood B&B

Wednesday, October 19th, 2011

texas day tripHow would you like to escape the hustle and bustle of the city for a day to explore a real, working ranch?

Well, now you can.

BlissWood Bed and Breakfast is now offering a Texas day trip for folks that just want to get away for a day and enjoy the sights, sounds, and smells of this majestic property in Cat Spring, Texas.

Things to do on your Texas day trip

There are lots of fun and romantic activities to participate in at BlissWood.

Here are just a few activities you could enjoy on your Texas day trip:

  • Archery
  • Bicycling
  • Catch and release bass fishing
  • Horseback riding
  • Picnics
  • Massages
  • Trapshooting
  • And more!
Visit our Activities page to learn more about the activities we offer at BlissWood.

What’s included in your Texas day trip?

Our Texas day trip costs $89 per couple for a weekday (Monday-Thursday) and $149 for a weekend day (Friday-Sunday). Hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The price includes the use of our bathroom facilities and a comfortable place to relax. Activities cost extra.

Treat yourself to a delightful adventure to our 650-acre ranch in the Texas Hill Country. You’ll leave with a clear head and a happy heart.

Did we mention there’s a kangaroo? Call 713-301-3235 for more information.

 This Day Trip is for activities only. For photography, please see “Photography.”

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Scottish Couple Escapes to Texas for an Elopement

Wednesday, October 12th, 2011

We would like to congratulate this couple who flew to our Central Texas B&B all the way from Scotland for a quiet, romantic elopement ceremony in the Gazebo at Enchanted Lake.

We wish them a lifetime of happiness together. Read more about our elopement packages below.

Texas Elopement Ceremony

Our Texas elopement package is the perfect option for couples that want to celebrate their love in an intimate setting.

Avoid the stress of planning a big wedding by whisking your fiancee away for a romantic retreat in the heart of Texas Hill Country.

Our Texas elopement packages include:

  • An intimate wedding ceremony for two in the Gazebo at Enchanted Lake
  • A minister to perform the ceremony of your choice
  • A bouquet for the bride and a boutonniere for the groom
  • A delicious petite wedding cake and a champagne toast with two souvenir glasses
  • A gourmet dinner for two at Carol’s at Cat Spring Restaurant

We also have photographers available for an additional fee to capture this special moment for you and your family to enjoy upon your return to reality.

For just $699, plus the cost of accommodations, you and your fiancee can escape to our beautiful ranch in Cat Spring, Texas for a peaceful elopement ceremony.

Don’t wait another minute. This is your chance to exchange vows without all the stress (and money!) that comes with planning a big wedding. Call us at 713-301-3235 to learn more.

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Texas Getaway Ideas

Wednesday, August 17th, 2011

We all need to escape the pressures of daily life now and again and venture to a place that moves at a whole different pace. It’s what keeps us sane and motivated to work hard when we’re home.

But coming up with great Texas getaway ideas is like a job in itself.

Let BlissWood give you a hand. We know a thing or two about relaxation and rejuvenation. These Texas getaway ideas are sure to make your Texas vacation an event you’ll not soon forget. If one of these packages tickles your fancy, give us a call at 713-301-3235 and get your Texas getaway underway.

The Romance Package

This package is for couples that want to add a little romance to their relationship in an intimate country setting. Upon arrival, you’ll find fresh flowers, chocolate-dipped strawberries, cheese and crackers, and a bottle of champagne waiting in your reserved lodging.

Want to make it a surprise? Let us know ahead of time that you’re planning to surprise your sweetheart with a gift. You can thank us later ;)

The Mancation Package

This ones for the boys. Enjoy some bonding time with your buddies or with your son on a working Texas ranch.

The Mancation Package comes with everything you guys will need for a manly getaway: bass fishing, horseback riding, horseshoes, frisbee golf, a steak dinner at Carol’s at Cat Spring, and card games in the evening. And for a little extra you can enjoy a game of golf at nearby The Falls or River Ridge Country Club.

There’s trapshooting too! Everything a guy needs for a good time with his buddies.

Girlfriend Getaway Package

Girlfriends enjoying glasses of wine togetherOf course, we can’t forget the ladies! Call up your girlfriends and get ready to be pampered for the weekend.

The Girlfriend Getaway Package includes all the essentials—massage, bottle of champagne, picnic in the Gazebo at Enchanted Lake, horseback ride, and even a ballon ride (for an additional charge).

Babymoon Pacakage

Texas Getaways for Expecting ParentsFor the couple with a baby on the way, we offer the Babymoon Package. Relax on a vacation together before your new baby arrives and changes your lives forever.

Upon arrival, you’ll receive sparkling cider, chocolate-dipped strawberries, and a bouquet of Baby’s Breath. The package also includes a picnic in the Gazebo on Enchanted Lake, a gourmet dinner for two at Carol’s at Cat Spring, a welcome basket, and a choice of hand or foot reflexology for the mommy-to-be.

Seize the moment and enjoy a weekend together at BlissWood!

But wait… There’s more!

There’s so much to do here at BlissWood. These packages are only the beginning. If you need help coming up with more Texas getaway ideas, call us at 713-301-3235 – we’re happy to help.

 

 

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About Cat Spring, Texas

Thursday, July 21st, 2011

Little town, big heart.

While you’re enjoying your stay here at BlissWood Bed & Breakfast, you may want to take a day to venture into town and explore what Cat Spring, Texas has to offer. Here’s a little history about this small town with a big heart—

Black and white picture of Old Cat Spring Opera House

The settling of Cat Spring, Texas

Cat Spring, Texas is one of the first German-American settlements in Texas. It was settled in 1834 by a group of German immigrants from Oldenburg and Westphalia led by Robert Kleberg and Ludwig Anton Siegmund von Roeder. According to the Texas State Historical Association, the first settlers were drawn to Texas by letters from Friedrich Ernst, an earlier Oldenburg immigrant.

The town is home to the first agricultural society in Texas founded immediately following the Civil War.

Black and white photo of Turner Hall in Car Spring Texas

What’s in a name?

A lot of guests ask us about the origin of the name “Cat Spring” which is not surprising since it is such an unusual name for a town. Amazingly, the origins of the name are more literal than you might expect.

The history books tell us that a son of Leopold von Roeder, and early settler in the region, killed a puma near a spring on the San Bernard River close to his family’s farm—hence the name “Cat Spring.”

Black and white photo of two men standing outside the Cat Spring State Bank.

Modern day Cat Spring

These days, Cat Spring, Texas is home to some of the most friendly, forward-thinking people in all of Texas.

According to the 2000 census, our population is around 766 people. But don’t let our size fool you. We’ve got a lot of heart.

Visitors will find that Cat Spring and the surrounding communities of Belleville, Sealy, Columbus, New Ulm, Eagle Lake, Richmond, Rosenburg, Round Top, Warrenton, Shelby, Brenham, Chappell Hill, and Winedale have plenty of attractions that keep people coming back for more. The area offers a variety of antique shops, historical attractions, and natural beauty.

Why not take a break from your busy schedule to visit little Cat Spring, Texas? There’s no better place to relax, unwind, and escape the hustle and bustle of big city life.

Click here to learn more about Cat Spring, Texas.

 

 

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Top Ten Family-friendly Activities on Our Texas Ranch

Wednesday, June 22nd, 2011

Searching for a Texas getaway with fun-filled activities for the entire family? Come and stay at BlissWood Bed and Breakfast. Located on a 650-acre working ranch one hour west of Houston, Texas, BlissWood offers on-site activities that every member of your family will enjoy.

Recently, Bob McElyea brought his whole family to BlissWood B&B to get away from the hustle and bustle of big city life. He posted a review on BedandBreakfast.com after his family’s stay and had this to say about his time at Lehmann Legacy Ranch:

“My wife and two kids had a wonderful Memorial weekend at Blisswood. We caught plenty of bass and sunfish, enjoyed the surrounding wildlife including horses, cows, chickens, goats, emu, and a kangaroo, and we took a couple night-time strolls under the stars. The log cabin was a wonderful getaway from the big city!”

We’re so pleased that Bob and his family enjoyed their Memorial weekend at BlissWood that we wanted to take this time to encourage more families to come see what BlissWood Bed and Breakfast has to offer.

Not sure if Lehmann Legacy Ranch is right for your family? Think again!

Texas Family Vacations

Here’s a list of our top ten family-friendly activities. There is sure to be something for everybody.

#1 Archery—Test your skills on our archery range. We make sure everything is safe so you can just have fun.

#2 Bike Riding—Check out BlissWood on a bicycle. There’s plenty of room and mild terrain for enjoyable bicycle rides. You can also tour the quiet country roads of Cat Spring, Texas. It’s up to you!

#3 Golf Carts—Bicycles not your thing? We’ve also got golf carts for rent so you can tour BlissWood on motorized wheels.

#4 Catch & Release Bass Fishing—Fishing enthusiasts will love spending time catching and releasing bass at our stocked lakes.

#5 Horseback Riding—For the horse lover in your family. Enjoy guided horseback tours on 650-acres of rolling meadows, oak forests, creeks, and ponds.

#6 Picnics—We can arrange for picnics at the Gazebo on Enchanted Lake for those of you that love to relax outdoors with good food and great people.

#7 Trapshooting—Let our shooting instructor teach you how to shoot like a pro. We provide the guns, ammo, and clays.

#8 Hiking—Take a leisurely hike around our 650-acre working ranch, and you might catch a glimpse of a grazing deer, a roaming bison herd, or even a kangaroo!

#9 Hot Air Balloon Rides—See central Texas from above, brought to you by Texas Air Adventures. Call to make reservations in advance.

#10 Golf—Hit the links at one of several golf courses in the BlissWood area including The Falls and River Ridge.

There’s something for every member of your family at BlissWood.

This is only a sliver of what BlissWood has to offer. Check out our Activities page for even more!

We look forward to seeing you soon at BlissWood Bed and Breakfast.

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Unforgettable Texas Honeymoon Destinations

Wednesday, June 8th, 2011

If you’re searching for a Texas honeymoon retreat that is peaceful, private, and completely unique, look no further than BlissWood at Lehmann Legacy Ranch.

We’ll make all the arrangements beforehand so you and your loved one can enjoy your first night as a married couple in peace and quiet.

Everything you’ll need for a romantic night will be waiting for you in your private cabin when you arrive. Our honeymoon package includes fresh flowers, chocolate dipped strawberries, a rose-petal-strewn bed, and chilled Champagne with souvenir glasses. The following day enjoy a picnic for two at the Gazebo at Enchanted Lake.

It’s all taken care of. Just kickback and enjoy!

A Review from Happy Newlyweds

Impeccable service and the peaceful country surroundings combine to make your honeymoon truly unforgettable.

But don’t take our word for it. Check out this review posted by a happy newlywed couple at bedandbreakfast.com:

“We could not wish for a more magical place to spend our honeymoon than Blisswood.

Innkeeper Carol Davis bent over backwards to make our stay very enjoyable. The rest of the staff was courteous and helpful but respected our privacy.

Reservations and all special packages were arranged online and could not have been easier, making this destination a wonderful surprise for my new bride.

Our stay included accommodations in the rustic and charming Log Cabin. Everything was beautiful and inviting from the heart shaped rose petals on the bed to the champagne and strawberries in the 1930′s style refrigerator waiting for my beloved and me.

The next morning met us with country cats lounging on the front porch and busy hens scratching about. A brisk morning bicycle ride was ever so refreshing and ended with a wonderful gourmet picnic lunch waiting for us at the back at the cabin.

There was just enough chill in the air for us to enjoy the rustic fire place and my bride and I appreciated the relaxing spa message I arranged for us later that day.

The next morning we enjoyed viewing the gorgeous grounds while horseback riding and later we wondered to our hearts content on golf carts that were available to rent.

All of the various dwellings have their own appeal and charm. One can tell that Carol lovingly puts her own personal touch into each on-site retreat. Truly a peaceful and relaxing get-a-way… and romantic destination. We were sad to see our time visiting come to an end but so contented with the precious memories we will keep with us always.”

That is only one of many reviews you can read about BlissWood B&B at bedandbreakfast.com. Click here for more reviews.

Come stay with us.

We want to make your honeymoon an unforgettable, romantic retreat for you and your loved one. Contact us to learn more and to start planning your Texas honeymoon today!

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Unforgettable Guests at BlissWood

Tuesday, March 1st, 2011

Everyone who finds their way to our Texas Bed & Breakfast is enjoyable. Some folks stand out more than others. We recently had a wonderful couple here, Pris and Jesse, who found Blisswood on line. Pris turned out to have a great eye for photography; she sent me some photos, which I share below. Pris & Jesse also enjoyed horseback riding around the ranch and our Official BlissWood Photographer, Skeeter Hagler, captured the moments for them.  More relaxation came with a wonderful couples massage, right in their own lodging.

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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13251 Newberg Rd.
Cat Spring, TX 78933

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Phone: 713-301-3235

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