Romantic Getaway: Blisswood

The singing of the birds was about the only sound heard. The hustle, bustle and noise of the city had been left far behind in exchange for the peace, quiet, restful solitude at this enchanting place.

Pour yourself a steaming cup of coffee, walk outside and sit on the porch at this farmhouse to enjoy the early morning and inhale the fresh country air.

The sunlight has just begun to filter through the branches of the majestic live oaks. The result is beams of light dancing through the swirling patches of the morning mist.

Briefly you catch just a glimpse of the grazing deer, they notice you and slowly fade away among the trees. A large white bird lazily spreads its wings and gradually is enveloped by the mist.

Reflections of yesterday weave a mosaic of the events and boogie in the back of your brain and you find yourself smiling with feelings of quiet contentment. Glimpses of the day appear … the picnic by the lake where the stillness of the water captivated the two of you for hours as you lolled under the oak trees and enjoyed togetherness, taking pictures of the antelope, miniature donkeys nuzzling you for a handout, the strutting peacocks and even a close encounter with a buffalo all while riding through the countryside.

When you start to think about what you want to do today you realize that you can do it all over again or do nothing at all and either way be happy with your decision. There is so much to choose from, horseback riding, bass fishing, trap shooting, archery, even bicycle riding or just another motorcycle ride to continue your exploration of the locale.

You aren’t dreaming and you aren’t at some resort a thousand miles from nowhere, you are in Cat Springs, Texas at the Blisswood.

Blisswood is more than just a Bed & Breakfast, it is a beautiful place for weddings, company picnics, group retreats, or for a biker couple or friends looking get away from it all and relax and enjoy themselves. Photographers looking for a setting for photo shoots with endless possibilities will find it at Blisswood.

Blisswood is set on the650-acre Lehmann Legacy Ranch – a real Texas working ranch. The lodging choices – each furnished with authentic antiques – offer privacy, serenity and a romantic setting. And there is a place that will fit your requirements.

The Texas Farmhouse is arestored two-story farmhouse with two bedrooms, kitchen, a cozy living room, double beds and 1-1/2 baths and includes an authentic antique claw foot tub. This is for the couple looking for a home away from home or those who want to make the journey with friends.

The fireplace will be warm and comforting on cool nights as you enjoy The Log Cabin that is...

We hope that you enjoyed reading this excerpt from "Blisswood". If you would like to read the entire article and more, you can order a back issue of Jan / Feb 2005 where this article was originally published.

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