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Davis Ranch Retreat The Davis Ranch Retreat is your "home away from home", located in beautiful Central Texas. Take a walk with them....they love people!
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Longhorns wander from pasture to pasture, stopping at either the catfish tank (pond) or the bass tank (pond). Or ride around in "the Green Machine"....the quietest of golf carts that lets you tour the ranch, stopping to visit with cows and horses, butterflies and birds, flowers and trees....and an occasional deer, turkey, raccoon, those famous armadillos, even a coyote. You might even see a wild h

og! (You'll be safe...just stay in the Green Machine). Guest accommodations include 3 bedrooms/2 baths in the Main House, as well as a separate "casita", with a small kitchenette and private bathroom. Start your day on the porch with coffee, listening to the birds waking everyone up. Sit outside by the pool, or stay cool in the screened-in porch. Might want to visit nearby Bastrop or Smithville....lots to see there. At night, make some s'mores over the fire ring, and listen to the night sounds....and you'll find that the stars at night ARE big and bright, here in the heart of Texas. Large groups (50-75) may choose to use our barn for family gatherings and parties. We can direct you to professionals who will make your event something to remember. If you have any questions or want to make special arrangements for your stay, please feel free to email us at [email protected].

08/16/2024

When my bff, Dorothy Clark, decides she wants to go exploring, don’t get in her way!She’s a huge fan of the series, Virgin River…. So she and granddaughter , Caitlyn, set out to visit Jack’s Bar in Canada. And here she is:

08/11/2024

It was a hot and exhausting morning working cows, despite an early start around 7 am. Worming for the adults, Blackleg vaccinations for the new calves, and new tags for all. Two hours later, it was done and no one got hurt.

08/05/2024

The hogs are getting progressively invasive! And the scary thing is: I took my 6 cowgirl guests out for a “Ghost Ride” on Friday night at 11:30pm. The ONLY hog-ruined ground at that time was the first picture. The other two “invasions” happened that night. Luckily, we didn’t disturb their little festival.

08/02/2024

Well, ….and good morning to YOU! NOW what!?!?! I have 6 ladies coming to DRR today. Fortunately, they’re all cowgirls and can deal with this.

07/27/2024

Thank you to my dear friend, Vickie Lautenbach, who is helping me through this first birthday in over 7 decades without my baby sister, the best gift I ever received on my birthday. Missing my Little Beth

07/05/2024

How can it be?…..that two of the most wonderful people on earth shared the same birthday and are now in heaven? On the left is my #1 sister, Yvonne, with her husband Vic. And on the right is my brother-in-law, John, with my #4 sister, Max. Y’all keep your eye on us down here. We miss you. Happy Heavenly Birthday to Onnie and John.

06/28/2024

..This morning, I had to say goodbye (I choose to say Hasta Pronto - “see you soon”) to my #1 son and his family as they embark on a new adventure. Have treasured my overnight visits once a week to keep “my girls” for the past 10 years. Wish I were a bit better at embracing change. But my #2 son and I will be making frequent trips to see them and watch them grow. 1-2-3!

05/01/2024

Once we had shade for the Bunkhouse from beautiful oaks…. But now…..
Gonna get me some new trees. Any suggestions are appreciated.

05/01/2024

And then….there’s THIS. We lost 4 trees surrounding The Bunkhouse, following two brutally hot summers followed by one brutal winter freeze. Probably lost 60+ trees over the whole place.

05/01/2024

With the recent wonderful rains…..the grass is as high as a Longhorn’s eye….(….when she’s lying down). What a lovely Spring!

01/27/2024

And this is where it ended… on Spotify! Check out my son Sam’s band Slow Picket’s new album!

https://open.spotify.com/album/0LuSso4mTHmo2IN2bXrVgO?si=0NZ397PuTlS0zJlOe8mwtw

01/27/2024

This is how it started…

01/27/2024

This is where it started…

01/25/2024

This was posted by my niece and nephew, Bridget and Emil Klein who visited DRR with their incredible kids, John and Louise. One of them took a picture of Gravy, my bull who has spent all his life on the ranch with his mom, Biscuit. And John turned that picture into a winning piece of artwork. Here are Bridget’s words:

Last year we had the most wonderful experience participating in the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo School Art Program. Afterwards we discussed how delighted we would be to be involved again in the future.

We couldn’t be more excited and proud of John. For the second year in a row John has received Best of Show 🏆 for his art work submission to the HLSR.

Last year he was in the Elementary category and this year he is competing in the Junior High category (6th/7th/8th).

His piece, titled Gravy in the Sunset was inspired by a photo taken of a beautiful longhorn at his great-aunt Monica Irene Davis’ ranch. This longhorn is named Gravy 😊.
The artwork will be on display in the Hayloft Gallery throughout the 2024 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo for visitors to see.

01/05/2024

No pictures…because tonight’s adventure was conducted in total darkness. And it WAS an adventure. Doc Kainer (Kurt Kainer, DVM) is the absolute BEST vet I’ve ever worked with in the 27 years I’ve been running this ranch on my own. Festus, my bowlegged goat down in the lower pens, needed a pedicure….his nails grow so fast because he can’t walk right (which would help the hooves work themselves down naturally). Headlights from my car and Doc’s truck made it possible to work in the rain and get the spa treatment done quickly. Then it was up to the upper pens to vaccinate Sunflower’s new 9 week old baby boy. The granddaughters have named him Whipping Cream. DRR thanks Dr. Kainer and the young man who bravely helped me run the cows out of the yard. The Longhorns wasted no time blasting thru the open gate when we drove up to the house. Know what?…..it sounds LOUDER (and a bit scarier) when a small herd of cows are running toward you in the dark than it does in daytime.
All is well. Wish I had pictures.

01/03/2024

It’s here!….the rain. I can hear it on the tin roof. It sounds wonderful!

01/02/2024

Ok…..where’s the rain you promised. I remember reading something about 98%??????

12/21/2023

Tiger Fudge for my Texarkana family. All the while I was making it, I was thinking of my sweet sister, Beth. I had questions on the recipe she gave me….wish I could call her and just talk.

11/01/2023

This just popped up! Eleven years ago….I had this wonderfully wild idea I’d grow Saffron. And I worked at it, but it’s so very time intensive, totally “hands-on harvesting required”, and I would have needed about 75,000 plants per acre. Just a dream. But it was a good one!

10/14/2023

Yep! We’re out here at DRR watching the eclipse, like so many other families!

10/01/2023

And we said good bye to an independent and incredible sister / wife / mother / grandmother / woman, whom her children termed as “fierce” in everything she did and felt and believed. Little Beth, Bether, Bess….Beth Davis Edington. 123

09/15/2023

It never ceases to amaze me…the talented and genuinely gifted guests I get to meet out here at DRR! I want you to know them, too. Jerry and Rita visited earlier this year. And Jerry jumped right in to help with chores and repairs that were “above my pay grade”. I loved having dinner with them and learning about their incredible kids. THEN…just days after they left, I received this gift, designed and hand-made by Rita. She noticed how often I was over at the sink washing my hands, and always looking for a towel to dry them. AND she suggested this wonderful item can also be used to move dishes from oven to table.

Who wore it better?….Olivia or me?

09/14/2023

Thank You!

09/10/2023

Recently I’ve had the privilege of hosting volunteers who stay at DRR while volunteering at Rowdy Girl Sanctuary. It’s a very interesting story: a Texas beef cattle ranch had a vegan change of heart and is now a farm animal sanctuary. I’ve been there. Animals receive incredible love and safe haven from the owners, Renee King-Sonnen and Tommy Sonnen and their team of volunteers. This spring, I met two wonderful ladies from Atlanta, Sandi and Robin, who shared some great ideas, including some delicious Vegan recipes. Last week, I hosted a volunteer traveling all the way from London…I had fun fixing up the Bunkhouse for you, Sarah. So glad you enjoyed the view from your porch. Check out Rowdy Girl Sanctuary and say “hi” to Renee King-Sonnen for me.

https://www.facebook.com/rowdygirlsanctuary?mibextid=LQQJ4d

08/07/2023

Now THIS is what Cousins Camp looks like at DRR. Sidewalk art, dancing in the Great Room, crafts, pet cuddling, swimming, Spirit the horse, Gravy the Longhorn bull, and, of course, the goats! Yeah…kids love goats and apparently the parents do, too. Then the kids all lined up (except we’re missing the two youngest), to go light up the Teepee. Magical!

08/06/2023

One picture says it all.
Thank you, Sherry Mauch Klein, for capturing this magical moment for the kids last night. More pictures of Cousin Camp coming tomorrow.

08/06/2023

Cousins will be arriving Friday evening. Girls wake up in their “temporary quarters” (Nana’s Room), we ‘ride the fenceline with Magic, the Ranch Dog, we prep chicken bowls for the next few days (my least favorite chore), and then we prep tiny sliders for tiny cousins. Can’t wait.

08/06/2023

Ella and Olivia helped me get ready for Cousins Camp at DRR this past weekend. But first we had to make sure Sam’s dog, Magic, was feeling “at home” at the ranch.

07/27/2023

It’s been wonderful having my sisters, niece and best friend here at the Frio. Here we are on the balcony of Ben and Morgan’s cabin. Left to right: Mary, Irene, Teresa (representing Yvonne), Maxine, Beth.

07/23/2023

Let the week begin! I made it to the Frio…Dodie got here a bit later….and the rains just joined us. Perfect weather for a Sister Reunion that starts tomorrow.

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And then….there’s THIS. We lost 4 trees surrounding The Bunkhouse, following two brutally hot summers followed by one brutal winter freeze. Probably lost 60+ trees over the whole place.

With the recent wonderful rains…..the grass is as high as a Longhorn’s eye….(….when she’s lying down). What a lovely Spring!

This is how it started…

This is where it started…

Thank You!

Ella and Olivia helped me get ready for Cousins Camp at DRR this past weekend. But first we had to make sure Sam’s dog, Magic, was feeling “at home” at the ranch.

Let the week begin! I made it to the Frio…Dodie got here a bit later….and the rains just joined us. Perfect weather for a Sister Reunion that starts tomorrow.

We’ve had invasions of sparrows in the Fall, oak worms in the Spring, Beetles in the Summer….but I’ve never experienced an invasion of Cow Birds!!!!!

Day 11: Logrono to Najera - Part 3 - I love a parade. The whole town, it seems, turns out to celebrate the Festival of the Real Santa Maria.

The wind DOES blow in this region

Day 5: Zuberi to Pamplona. Oops….sometimes plans just change… Ben: (softly knocking at my door) Mom? You gonna walk today? Me: (jumping up) What time is it!?!? Ben: 9:30 Me: (sigh)…. Why didn’t I set the alarm? Today turned into an unplanned “rest” day. A chance to explore Pamplona. Bulls weren’t running, so I couldn’t get in too much trouble. These rather frightening-looking characters catch everyone’s attention as they dance through the streets with crowds following them.

It’s over?……already?

RAIN!!!!!

So very grateful…..

It’s gonna be a great weekend. One of my wonderful sisters is on her way and I get to share DRR with some of her kids and grandkids. Yep….it’s a beautiful day.