Beautiful Cabin Surrounded by Forest with Amazing Outdoor Amenities for a Peaceful Escape in the Outdoors in Ben Wheeler, Texas

Wooded LODGE, Sleeps 9, Pet Friendly, Accessible

Sitting upon a hill surrounded by a lush wooded forest is the Lodge at our retreat. An exquisitely custom build home with green and energy-efficient design in mind. Spend your next vacation in this peaceful and quiet rural setting, which will have you feeling like you're living among the trees. Warm, inviting, and comfortable the Lodge features; a Kitchen area, Living room, 2 main floor bedrooms and 2 bathrooms (ADA grab bars), and Vaulted ceilings. Wheelchair accessible on 1st floor and in outside living area. Narrow stairs welcome you to the loft, with a sleeping area, space to play games, and a reading nook. For those needing to stay connected while on vacation, WIFI is available. Don't leave your furry family member behind we are Pet Friendly, max 2 pets, under 100 lbs with a HEPA cleaning fee.

We offer the perfect setting for guest who enjoys the outdoors. Lounge on a warm Texas evening on the oversized covered 2,400sf deck with sitting/picnic areas, ping-pong, darts & hanging chairs, porch swing, and hammocks. Cook marshmallows for S'mores (complimentary s'more kit with every stay) by the remarkable large fireplace with plenty of seating for your entire party. Roam the property's 20 acres including a park, kids playground, hiking trails, and a Meadow. The meadow is the ideal place to watch wildlife, relax, enjoy the sunrise, and stargazing. You can even schedule a kids' scavenger hunt.

Honoring the local artist community of nearby Edom, Tx. Artwork is on display throughout the property including inside the lodge, don't forget to admire the one-of-a-kind plates and mugs you will be using made by talented potters. It is an art enthusiast's dream, you will experience art and nature at every turn. This is the place where nature, relaxation, comfort, and art coexist.



This is a tranquil 25-acre property retreat. We have local artists' work throughout the property that elevates this hidden gem in the woods. We have Art & Nature at Every Turn. Along with the Lodge (2 bed/2 bath + loft, Sleeps 9) on the upper 20 acres. On the lower 5 acres of the property, we have a Cabin (1 bed/bath + loft, Sleeps 6). If you're planning a Family reunion, Company Retreat, small Family Wedding, or Bachelor & Bridesmaid weekend. You can rent both the Lodge and Cabin, please call us for details. As Inn Keepers, we have the privilege of living on this breathtaking land and are available if anything comes up during your stay.



Note: We ask that you conserve well water using paper products provided & quick showers. Wash cars in town.



Escape to Nature & Art at every turn-

Jeff Basehore, Architect & Kathy Holdway, Inn Keepers



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this 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 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. This 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, tho secluded, are available to address comfort, security, or maintenance questions.

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. We have 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 Miles

Dallas Love Field is 1:30 Minutes away.

-DFW International Airport is 2 Hours.



Things to do Around The Cabin!



Edom, Texas- 3.5 Miles

A 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 64



Galleries & 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 Cr

Edom, Texas- 3.5 Miles An Artist village.

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

-Nov Edom Stroll & Shop Edom, Fri-Sun after Thanksgiving,

-Dec 1st weekend sales & fun



FOOD / WINE in EDOM

-Green Goat Winery

-Valle Della Pace Vineyards & Winery

-Jordan’s Grill & Hardware, for breakfast & lunch, on Hwy 64



Galleries & Shops in Edom.

-Arbor Castle Birdhouses, a fairy tale story

-Potters Brown made all our sinks & most of our dishes.

-Blueberry Hill Farms, Early June & July. Gifts, bakery

-Edom Art House. Fine, ever-changing art & shows

-The Old Firehouse Gallery, Sept thru May, Art - Music – Photography- *Singer/Songwriter Concerts Original Acoustic Folk

-Blue Moon Gardens combines nature & art is just East of Edom. Don’t miss it.

-Glenda Mae’s Day Lily Farm Mar-June nature’s delight

-Zeke & Marty fine jewelry & art

-Buffalo Creek Trap Club, 1.5 Miles on Hwy 64x, run by TX Trapshooting Hall of Famer George Hanna



BEN WHEELER- 8 miles Another Artist town w unique shops, food, and wine. 2-3 venues for music Wed-Sat

-The Forge

-Moore's Store

-Beer Garden



Further Down the Road:

Lake Palestine- 15 mins away.

-Water Park, Lake Palestine’s The Villages Resort, Just off FM 2662.

-Rowdy Dowdy Big Fish Round-Up



City of Tyler, Texas, 17 miles away.

-Enjoy the Tyler famous Rose garden

-Tyler Historic Aviation Memorial Museum E on Hwy 64. My grandson would go there 1X a week if you let him.

-Tyler State Park. A jewel 28 miles.

-Discover Science Place (Children’s Museum)

-Caldwell Zoo

-Rose Festival in October

-Azalea Festival & Trails Starts in March

-Fishery in Athens



Canton, Texas, 18 miles away.

-Enjoy the famous First Monday Trade Days with 10,000+ Vendors.

-Splash Kindom on 1-20 near Canton



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