10/10 Excellent
Nancy G.
30 Jan 2025
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Nice get away in nature
Nancy G.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
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Cabin+Lodge in Woods, Pet Friendly, Accessible
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 15223.0 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Ben Wheeler, TX
- Garden Valley Golf Resort25 min drive
- Texas Rose Horse Park26 min drive
- Hide A Way Lake30 min drive
- Tyler, TX (TYR-Pounds Regional)17 min drive
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 15)
Cabin Bedroom 1
1 Crib and 1 Queen Bed
Cabin Loft Bedroom
1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Lodge Living room
1 Crib and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Lodge Loft Bedroom
1 Single Bed, 1 Double Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Child Bed
Lodge Main Floor Bedroom 1
1 Crib and 1 King Bed
Lodge Main Floor Bedroom 2
1 Crib and 2 Single Beds
3 bathrooms
Cabin Bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Lodge Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Lodge Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Cabin+Lodge in Woods, Pet Friendly, Accessible
The perfect gathering place on 25 NE Texas wooded acres with Nature & Art at Every Turn, 11 miles south of I-20.
Our Lodge and Cabin, sleep 15, are kid & pet friendly 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 25 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 the property, tho you'll rarely see us, we are available for to address maintenance, safety or comfort questions.
Note: Need less space? Both Cabin and Lodge can be booked separately. Just ask.
Escape to Nature & Art at every turn.
Jeff Basehore, Architect &
Kathy Holdway, Inn Keepers.
Our Lodge and Cabin, sleep 15, are kid & pet friendly 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 25 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 the property, tho you'll rarely see us, we are available for to address maintenance, safety or comfort questions.
Note: Need less space? Both Cabin and Lodge can be booked separately. Just ask.
Escape to Nature & Art at every turn.
Jeff Basehore, Architect &
Kathy Holdway, Inn Keepers.
Property manager
Kathy Holdway & Jeffrey L Basehore
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Pets
Pets allowed
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Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Outside only in designated locations.
Important information
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
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About the area
North America
Ben Wheeler, TX
What's nearby
- Garden Valley Golf Resort - 7 min drive - 4.9 km
- Garden Valley Golf Resort - 25 min drive - 12.8 km
- Texas Rose Horse Park - 26 min drive - 14.1 km
- Hide A Way Lake - 30 min drive - 31.9 km
- Waterpark at the Villages - 35 min drive - 37.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Shed Cafe - 11 min drive
- Edom Bakery and Grill - 11 min drive
- Maggie's - 6 min drive
- Edom Bakery - 11 min drive
- Chaparral Club - 25 min drive
Frequently asked questions
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10/10
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10/10
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About the host
Hosted by Kathy Holdway & Jeffrey L Basehore
Dragonhead Retreat is a labor of love for innkeepers; Jeffrey Lee Basehore, Architect, & Kathy Holdway married for over 22+ years. It blends their strengths and dreams, personally and professionally, designed to be energy efficient, with "Nature and Art at Every Turn."
“I always wanted to live in a treehouse!” is Jeff’s response when Retreat guests comment that it feels like they are on top the trees.
Professionally 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 Dragonhead 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. Dragonhead 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.
“I always wanted to live in a treehouse!” is Jeff’s response when Retreat guests comment that it feels like they are on top the trees.
Professionally 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 Dragonhead 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. Dragonhead 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.
Why they chose this property
From 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. Dragonhead Retreat has hosted multigenerational family, friends & business get-a-ways on 25 wooded acres in NE Texas, since 2008.
What makes this property unique
+ 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 Property
+ 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 Property
Languages:
English
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