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Davis Ranch Retreat 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!

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 hog! (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].

Another visit from some of our favorite returning guests! Erica and her young son, Luca, celebrated back-to-school time ...
09/23/2026

Another visit from some of our favorite returning guests!

Erica and her young son, Luca, celebrated back-to-school time with another stay at DRR. It’s such a joy watching Luca grow up over the years, and I certainly don’t mind having an extra set of helping hands around the ranch!

I go away for one day……and the hogs return!!! These guys have been quiet for a while…..must be hungry.
09/15/2026

I go away for one day……and the hogs return!!! These guys have been quiet for a while…..must be hungry.

Labor Day was one for the books. I was so grateful to spend it at the annual “Dove Weekend” reunion with my sister Beth’...
09/12/2026

Labor Day was one for the books. I was so grateful to spend it at the annual “Dove Weekend” reunion with my sister Beth’s wonderful family. Five kids, 13 grandchildren, longtime friends, and a whole lot of love and laughter. The entire Edington/Barton family are such a fun and special group.

We began at Perini Ranch Steakhouse before making our way to the ranch. Some of us drove, and some got the VIP treatment and flew, thanks to Amos. A weekend full of family, memories, and joy! What a special weekend with a family I love dearly!

More than 80% of my guests come back. That statistic means more to me than any other one I could give you. I’ve been hos...
09/03/2026

More than 80% of my guests come back. That statistic means more to me than any other one I could give you. I’ve been hosting here since 2011, Pete Nelson built the Treehouse in 2013, and somewhere along the way the guest list turned into a friend list. Some of my closest friends showed up here as strangers with a reservation.

Next week I’m driving out to stay with one of those families in their own home.

Ranch introductions, DRR style. The longhorns hold court in the pasture, the chicks run the place. Here's the family.
08/25/2026

Ranch introductions, DRR style. The longhorns hold court in the pasture, the chicks run the place. Here's the family.

08/18/2026

A few quiet hours in Texarkana. We stayed in the Red House, stood under the pecan trees a while, and Eloise found herself a spot to watch the sun finish the day.

Sharing in the lives and adventures of my sister’s children and grandchildren is one of my great joys. This is Eloise, o...
08/18/2026

Sharing in the lives and adventures of my sister’s children and grandchildren is one of my great joys. This is Eloise, one of Beth’s granddaughters, who signed on as a DRR ranchhand and has now added road trip companion to the list. Seven hours to Texarkana, and not a single complaint.

Looks like I'm going to milk this birthday for everything it's worth.It started in Austin, where my fav newly weds, Sam ...
08/11/2026

Looks like I'm going to milk this birthday for everything it's worth.

It started in Austin, where my fav newly weds, Sam and Victoria, took me to a wonderful dinner. Then I went on to Texarkana and it just kept going, with more cakes and presents than any one person needs.

Thank you to my dear friend Dodie, and to the Heens, who drove all the way from Houston just to see me. And to Robin and Jim, who make Texarkana feel like home. I'm a very lucky woman.

Thank you all for the birthday messages and loving notes this year. They made me smile through a few tears.My birthday h...
08/11/2026

Thank you all for the birthday messages and loving notes this year. They made me smile through a few tears.

My birthday has never really been just mine. My baby sister Beth was born on it, the day I turned six, and she was the best birthday present I ever got. Nothing has topped it since.

For years the two of us celebrated together with our sisters. I miss her, and I felt every bit of your kindness.

Playing ‘catch up’ on summer travel:  Beautiful home in beautiful Minnesota to share two big events with sister Beth’s b...
06/18/2026

Playing ‘catch up’ on summer travel: Beautiful home in beautiful Minnesota to share two big events with sister Beth’s beautiful family: Danny’s starring role in ‘Oliver’ and Patty Sue’s confirmation. Twins Allie and Bella taught me games galore and gave lessons in the use of AI. And I got to visit with Amos & Courtney. What a bonus weekend !!!! Thank you Zach and Joanna for sharing your precious family with me

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1110 Peach Creek Road
Waelder, TX
78959

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