I took my mother and son to Palestine, TX last year so that we could ride the Polar Express (Texas…read moreState Railroad). We stayed in a Fox Meadows guest home which was off the beaten path, by far, but that just added to its charm. Beautiful land with wildlife surrounded us. Our cozy guest home had a large bedroom (where my mom slept), bathroom, adorable kitchen stocked with everything including a huge basket of goodies for breakfast and a living room with a couch that had a fold out bed that me and my son slept on. The living room was decked out with Christmas tree and decorations. The fireplace in the living room was wonderful to have. There were many books and knicknacks for my son to explore and in the living room we had a tv with DVD and VHS player, along with a huge selection of DVDs and VHS. Their policy is that you can take a movie or book with you when you leave if you leave another one behind. There are trails to explore right out of the back door. The owners are a delight. I hope to have a chance to stay here again soon.

Very cute house with attention to details in the decor. Stayed here with a group of friends for a…read more4 day weekend. Plenty of room for us all-there are 6 tables set up for each person to work on projects. TV if you just want to hang out-Well stocked kitchen (bring your own food) but everything else you need is there. Had a great time-the scrapbook store is across the street and we all made several visits there during our visit. Recommend this place for sure!

I have been coming here with my mother and various friends for almost 20 yrs. Through two amazing…read moresets of owners. They are always doing something to add on or upgrade to their place. It's such a beautiful property. The different sleeping rooms are all themed. They definitely have Texas hospitality down. It's such a gem!

Recently stayed in the Azalea house for first Monday, the owners were very nice and the breakfast…read morewas excellent! Definitely recommend for anyone traveling to Canton

Our stay here was relaxing and so restful in that comfortable bed. Cottage very close to town lots…read moreof great restaurants and shopping choices. We really liked famous Stanley's bbq over 1k YELP reviews. Beautiful place to stay and a SUPER NICE HOST so helpful sharing info about Tyler. The Mustard Seed is located within 1-1.2 miles from the two major hospitals and Tyler Junior College, and Bergfield Park and Children's Park are within walking distance.

I had the time of my life here! I loved visiting with the animals. The room was large, spotless…read moreand decorated like a Texas ranch guest house should be! And wait until you see those stars at night! The owners are lovely people. You can tell that they really care about the horses under their care and the grounds are well maintained. If you would like a beautiful, quiet space to spend quality time alone with your horse, your family - or both - do yourself a favor and come to Crossroads Ranch - you will not regret it!

I can only speak on the boarding side of things, but you're paying a high price (which was raised…read moreseveral times even after paying your board for that month, they would raise it again and expect you to pay the extra) for a run down facility. The site online does not represent the property in the least. Upon arrival, we walked the property and had to clean it up, pound in and/or remove nails, picked up boards with nails sticking out, blocked off sections with sharp slabs of metal and misc. other unsafe objects. At the time, the site online said hay was included in the monthly price- which it was not. I provided all my own feed with the amounts that were to be fed morning and night- I found that my horses were not getting fed morning and night and they weren't even getting fed what I provided. When we returned after visiting family for the holidays, my horses were out of water- the feed I purchased before we left had hardly been fed- there were signs that the horses had gotten into the tack room and were free feeding themselves (I was praying none of them were going to colic) but the worst part of it was that they were all underweight and acted starved. I could clearly see that they were not cared for. In my opinion, if you're going to charge a competitive rate, your facility needs to be safe. And if they say they will feed your horses- I expect that to happen. 10/10 I would not recommend boarding your horses at this facility.

Larry & Sarah were like family & treated everyone so kind . Food was always excellent. There…read moreentertainment was so soul taking and cheerful . Wish they were still open . Miss them

Off the beaten path, but a little surprise in the country. A family member brought us here for a…read moreSunday lunch and we were delighted. It looks like a bed and breakfast with a pool and pool house. There is a garden and shabby chic decor throughout. Inside there are many tables and what looked to be a stage for music, although we didn't see that when we visited. The owner was so friendly. We had a reservation. The buffet changes based on what they have available and you are to take what you can eat to not waste. That day, my favorite items were the salad, dressing, cranberry sauce, green beans, and fruit. I appreciate the pride they take in serving their food. If ever I'm in the area again, I'll surely stop back in.

My wife and I stayed for three days and slept better than we have in years…read more Kind of like staying at your grandmother's country house this was nice and rustic and incredibly peaceful. Five stars for everything including perfect, honest descriptions on the website. Helped me find exactly what I was looking for. Full kitchen and nice A/C. Updated bathroom with nice shower. There is a TV with digital broadcast and a dvd player. New where it needs to be and antique where it should be. Our stay was serene amongst old farm buildings, a creek, small ponds and lots of wildlife. Nearest neighbors are acres away including a local cop (we heard) and a couple of farmers. Mineola is about 10 minutes away and filled our weekend with restaurants and small town shopping. We also hit Winnsboro, TX about 30 minutes away to view some of our old family's residences from back in the day. Being in the event business, I could appreciate how the proprietor took one of the large barns and turned it into an open air special event facility with lighting, small stage, bar, picnic area and a clean smooth new floor for catering, weddings, concerts and reunions. If I lived in that area, I would use the heck out of it. The coordinator or the guest of honor and family could stay on site in the cottage while the rest of the party could stay in town at the ever expanding group of hotels. I think it would be cool to tent camp with some other couples out here with the cottage as home base. (haven't asked the owner yet.)

From the owner: Located on 58 private acres in Mineola just north of town, This restored farm home sleeps up to 4…read more Furnished with a close attention to details, the artifacts, furniture and art will send you back to earlier days in East Texas, but with modern conveniences like full electric kitchen, central Heat and Air and flat panel TV's. Mineola offers great restaurants and over 100 antique dealers throughout many shops and malls. Close to Canton First Mondays and Lake Fork. Multiple original farm buildings make up "Homestead Farms", including a large party barn available for weddings, family picnics and other events. Several small farm ponds for catch and release fishing. Cattle roam the surrounding pastures.

I hate that I'm just now getting to post this review because this place, by far, deserves a good…read morereview! My husband and I decided that this would be the year that we took our first family vacation with our son. We came here from Aug. 2nd (Thursday) through the 5th (Sunday evening). Our son would be heading back to school on the 16th, so this was a nice end-of-the-summer getaway before starting a new year. First, I'll start with the area itself that the retreat is located: Jacksonville is what I'd call "simple." It has lots of trees and country roads - a beautiful scenic place. The town itself has a Walmart and a decent amount of restaurants to satisfy your inner-city needs. The farm (Elijah's Retreat) is located on a large piece of land and owns horses/ponies, goats, donkeys, chickens, ducks, rabbits, and an awesome little kitty named Lucky. There are 3 cabins. My family occupied Cabin No.1 directly located across from the playground. It was a perfect little piece of seclusion that we'd been yearning for since living in a big city. I have no complaints whatsoever about the cabin. It was spacious, clean, and had plenty of donated items to keep you comfortable (i.e. sheets, towels, dishes, etc.). The air conditioning functioned perfectly in the sweltering summer. The quietness of sleeping in the country was amazing.​ Each morning around 9:30, Jason would drive by on his tractor and start the day off by feeding the animals, which the children were encouraged to help with. By the time the feeding would end, the kids would be at the main barn where most of the toys are kept. My son spent most of his time playing with the train sets. There is a sensory room (air-conditioned​) in the corner of the barn as well. The thing I liked the most about this place was that the expense did not run us into the ground like some other places I won't mention. I know that can be an extra worry for families with autistic kids. This place was safe and was worth every penny. Our little family enjoyed ourselves immensely and can't wait to come back for another getaway. I'll end this review by praising Cheryll and Jason for what they're doing. Thank you both SO MUCH for making this place available. We had an awesome time :)

Fantastic retreat for families facing autism. Our son is on the spectrum and loved being able to…read morerelax and do what he wanted here. His little sister had a blast as well! There's lots to do (animals, playground, sensory room, sound room, activity barn, clubhouse, etc.) and the rates are very affordable considering you get an entire cabin to yourself. The staff is great and you're treated like family. We only spent one night, but we'll definitely be back and hope to become regulars.

My boyfriend and I booked a cabin for a fun get away and were more than pleased with our time…read morespent! The cabin came with all the amenities for a comfortable stay and we couldn't think of any complaints come the end of the trip. Come Sunday when it was time for us to check out, the owners let us stay several hours later than we were supposed to! They were very accommodating. We'll definietely be visiting again.

This was far the worse place I have been to. The owners only care about the money. If you use…read moreanything they'll charge you and lie about things without showing you pictures of the damages. Please be careful before wasting your money here. We cleaned, washed dishes, etc, and we were charged extra for "damages" That weren't shown to us. I will make sure this place is known for their false accusations. Please be careful people, and if you do give it a try, please record and take pictures of every wall, kitchen, floor, corner, doors, outside, etc... Just to be in the safe side. Do a before and after just in case. Never coming here again! Forgot to mention, there was a $50 cleaning fee a night, included at the Lodge cabin that we stayed at for 2 nights. The $100 extra "damage" fee was not necessary. When we emailed them back for pictures of the countertop stains, she just said the maid had already "cleaned everything". No proof whatsoever. Be on the safe side and take a video of before and after.

First off, let me say that my mom and I researched hundreds of venues. We wanted something that…read morewould be cost effective and exactly what we were looking for, a rustic-like wedding experience nestled in the country. We found Anding Acres. Lisa Anding was absolutely fantastic. I could not have asked for a better experience at her venue. She, so kindly, decorated the venue with her expansive décor closet. The decorations were elegant and even better than I imagined. She asked me what I was looking for and delivered a beautiful setting. Lisa and Randi were present during my wedding and treated me and my family just like theirs! They were professional and provided exceptional service. The open air chapel is absolutely stunning in pictures. It was a perfect feel for our ceremony. The open air barn was a fantastic setting for our guests. The farmhouse tables, the couples table, where food is served, and the cake table are perfectly placed and perfectly decorated. I LOVED the wooden dance floor framed in twinkly lights. My advice is to go with Lisa's recommendations on whoever she recommended. The DJ and caterer she recommended were both wonderful. If you are looking for a venue that delivers everything you need for a stress free wedding day Anding Acres is your place! Anding Acres will make all of your wedding dreams come true!

I cannot say enough good things about this venue. If you're looking for a rustic and beautiful…read morespace for your wedding that doesn't break the bank....look no further. This place is GORGEOUS. Lisa (owner) is so friendly and helps in any way she can. They have a full room of decor that you can add to your package for a nominal fee and saves tons on having to buy your own expensive decor. Linens, napkins, tables, chairs and dishes are included which is HUGE. For a bride on a smaller budget like myself, this place was a true blessing. The ceremony site is to die for; it's absolutely breathtaking, especially in the evening with the lights up. There are super cool features such as an outdoor dance floor, fire pit with hay bale seating, Texas light up flag on the fence, and a full indoor kitchen. You can bring your own food/caterer in and your own alcohol. Thank you Lisa for making my wedding a dream come true!!!!