House ∙ 5 bedrooms ∙ 15 guests | House in Ben Wheeler

Pet Friendly, AccessibleOur Lodge and Cabin, sleep 15, are kid & pet friendly, wheelchair accessible and beautifully decorated with art from 26+ local Edom artists. Each is handcrafted with vaulted ceilings, warm honey pine walls with clerestory windows & natural light. Our outside porches, decks, swings & sitting areas and hide-a-ways are tailored for fun for all ages. The CABIN, 900sf, nestled at the foot of hill, is cozy for 4 adults & 2 kids. First Floor: Main bedroom with queen bed, large living/dining area & equipped kitchen, full bathroom, games, toys & books. 2nd Floor Loft, accessible via ladder, has queen bed, kid-size futon & sitting area and overlooks first floor. Outside, the1.200sf front/back decks, chimenea circle, porch swings, grill, tables/chairs & 4 hammocks offer perfect place to read, watch wildlife while drinking your morning coffee. The LODGE, 1,400sf, is 600' uphill from cabin, surrounded by lush wooded forest, and sleeps 9. First Floor: Living, small kitchen, kids nook and 2 ADA bathrooms. Bedroom 1 has king bed & private bath. Bedroom 2 with 2 twin beds & shared bathroom. The 2nd Floor LOFT, accessible via ladder, has queen, full & twin beds, game, book & sitting areas, and overlooks the living/dining rooms. The Outside Living Area, 2,400sf, had fireplace, ping pong, darts, seating areas, rockers & hammock area. Ask about gathering of 40, for showers & parties. A separate contract is required for events & day guests. Outside the Lodge find picnic areas, grill, toddler play, kid swings, rock climb/slide, tonka trucks, red wagons and butterfly nets. S'mores kits and firewood are complimentary. Roam the property's 20 acres including a park, kids playground, hammock hangouts, hiking trails, and meadow. The meadow is the ideal place to watch wildlife, relax, enjoy the sunrise, and stargazing. Find Art & Nature at Every Turn, in our secluded rural setting, and let the hustle/bustle of life melt away. BOOK early family getaways, reunions, small family weddings, bachelor/bachelorette weekends, company, church, or group retreats. Available upon request, Jam Session or Sing-a-long with Ms. Kathy. She'll bring the guitar, Uke, Rythem instruments and a List of songs she knows. Join in, sit back and listen. ABOUT US; We are Inn Keepers, architect, artists and community leaders we live on-site. We live on the property, tho you'll rarely see us, we are available for to address maintenance, safety or comfort questions. Escape to Nature & Art at every turn.Jeff Basehore, Architect & Kathy Holdway, Inn KeepersProfessionally speaking:Kathy is a community leader & Entrepreneur with over 35+ years of training/ empowering leaders and building the capacity of nonprofit agencies. She is the founder of A Circle of Ten, Inc is a nonprofit building capacity of leaders to improve the quality of life in their community. It's a Network for Collaboration and Teaching Community Organizing, Program Development & Grant Writing as a Process, since 1996. They offer monthly 3-day grant writing seminars on-site. It's common for guests to return to the Retreat for professional development.Jeffrey, an Architect with 35 years specializing in energy-efficient design, technologies, and construction of homes, churches, and businesses, is renowned for his artistry in creating beautiful structures. Retreat exemplifies this.Both are active in their community and volunteer with Edom Nnonprofits bringing Art to Life. As well as nonprofit Veteran and Edom Chamber efforts working to increase artist and business opportunities in the area.+ Complimentary S'more Kit with Marshmallows, Hershey Bars, Graham Crackers long forks, lighter & free firewood. Fun for all ages.+ Scavenger hunt for Kids! Set time for 20 minutes of fun ending with healthy snacks or a prize. You must request, a set time with Ms. Kathy at Check-in.+ Park with rock climbing+slide, picnic areas, rope swings, hanging hammocks, toddler play area with sandbox, and Tonka trucks.+ Meadow; fire circle, hammocks, 2 picnic areas, porch swing, bench, and large oak tree! + Rock Garden. + Innkeepers live onsite, though secluded, are available to address comfort, security, or maintenance questions.+ Extra tables and chairs for larger parties+ Extra Parking on PropertyFrom the Retreat point of view: Hospitality comes easily to the innkeepers! Kathy puts folks at ease with her humor and storytelling. Jeffrey Lee's calm spirit and good nature ensure every guest's comfort. Their songs and music bring harmony. Both were raised in large families where "everyone was welcome at the table. They kept that tradition going with daughters Faith, Alex, and Jessi with monthly gatherings bringing multi-generational, diverse folks together for jam sessions, food, laughter, and friendship. Joy in harmony: Retreat guests frequently make a point to drop by Edom for Tuesday night jam sessions and/or April, June, Oct, or Nov Artisan Trails or Festivals to hear the Innkeepers sing/harmonize and play instruments with friends. Guests often request on-site jam sessions to highlight their stay. Retreat has hosted multigenerational family, friends & business get-a-ways on 25 wooded acres in NE Texas, since 2008.We are located just 11 miles south of 1-20, exit 540. East of Ben Wheeler, Texas, and northeast of Edom, Texas off State HWY TX-64. We are near Canton & Tyler, Texas. Tyler Pounds Airport is just 11.5 miles East on Hwy 64. (Car rentals are available, recommend 4WD or Front Wheel Drive with High clearance.Amtrack, Mineola, is 32 Minutes, 18 MilesDallas Love Field is 1:30 Minutes away.-DFW International Airport is 2 Hours.Things to do Around The Cabin at the Retreat!Edom, Texas- 3.5 MilesA quaint Artist village. Find Map with Edom shops in Lodge & Cabin.Annual Festivals and Events! --May Street Festival with a jazzy feel, Art/Crafts, Music, Kids' Activities-Summer weekend Events-October Festival of the Arts, a juried Art Show, 2nd Weekend, Sat/Sun-Nov Edom Stroll & Shop Edom, Fri-Sun after Thanksgiving, with music, art, wine, pets-Dec 1st weekend sales & fun FOOD / WINE in EDOM-Green Goat Winery for evening out, gifts & weekly performance-The Kitchen, inside The Experience-Spanky's BBQ is to die for -Valle Della Pace Vineyards & Winery-The Shed Cafe, southern-style food! Order pie first. Jam Circle each Tues.-Jordan's Grill & Hardware, 2 Miles away with breakfast & lunch, on Hwy 64Galleries & Shops in Edom. -Arbor Castle Birdhouses is like a fairy tale story -Potters Brown made all our sinks & most of our dishes. By appointment-Blueberry Hill Farms starts in early June. Blackberries in July. This is a family favorite. Gift buying & pie during events & special weekends. -Edom Art Emporium in ole gas station w fine, ever-changing art & shows -The Old Firehouse Gallery, Sept thru May, offers Art - Music – Photography- *Singer/Songwriter Concert Venue for Original Acoustic Folk Music. *Jeffrey Lance's Photography is unique.-Blue Moon Gardens combines nature & art is just East of Edom. Don't miss it.-Glenda Mae's Day Lily Farm Mar-Junenature's delight-Zeke & Marty fine jewelry & art-Buffalo CrThings to do Near the Retreat! Find Map with on-site fun at check-in. Edom, Texas- 3.5 MilesA quaint Artist village! -May Street Festival with a jazzy feel, Art/Crafts, Music, Kids' Activities-Summer weekend Events-October Festival of the Arts, a juried Art Show, 2nd Weekend, Sat/Sun-Nov Edom Stroll & Shop Edom, Fri-Sun after Thanksgiving, with music, art, wine, pets-Dec 1st weekend sales & fun FOOD / WINE in EDOM-Green Goat Winery for evening out, gifts & weekly performance-Valle Della Pace Vineyards & Winery-The Shed Cafe, southern-style food! Order pie first. Jam Circle each Tues.-Jordan's Grill & Hardware, 2 Miles away with breakfast & lunch, on Hwy 64Galleries & Shops in Edom. -Arbor Castle Birdhouses is like a fairy tale story -Potters Brown made all our sinks & most of our dishes. By appointment-Blueberry Hill Farms starts in early June. Blackberries in July. This is a family favorite. Gift buying & pie during events & special weekends. -Edom Art Emporium in ole gas station w fine, ever-changing art & shows -The Old Firehouse Gallery, Sept thru May, Art, Photography & Singer/Songwriter Concert Venue -Blue Moon Gardens w nature & art . -Glenda Mae's Day Lily Farm-Zeke & Marty fine jewelry & art-Buffalo Creek Trap Club, 1.5 Miles with guest membershipsBEN WHEELER- 8 miles Artist town w shops, food, wine & music venues. -The Forge-Moore Store-Beer Garden-Terra Santa Farm+Kitchen Further Down Road:Lake Palestine- 15 mins away.-Water Park, indoor at Lake Palestine's Villages ResortCity of Tyler, 17 mi-Famous Rose garden -Tyler Historic Aviation Memorial Museum E on Hwy 64. -Tyler State Park. A jewel 28 miles. -Discover Science Place (Children's Museum) -Caldwell Zoo-Rose Festival in October -Azalea Festival & Trails, Mar & Apr-Fishery in Athens Canton, 18. -First Monday Trade Day.-Splash Kindom on 1-20 nearNOTE: A PHONE NUMBER WILL BE REQUIRED FROM THE GUEST UPON BOOKING FOR COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE HOST ABOUT YOUR STAY