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Just an hour West of Houston in the rolling hills of Austin County is one of Texas' hidden gems, nestled between the hustle & bustle of I-10 & 290. We invite you to come and relax, take in the wildflowers and breathe some of our fresh country air.

Enjoy the peace and quiet of country life on the 1800 acre Lonesome Pine Ranch, originally settled in 1823 by one of Stephen F. Austin's "old 300". This working ranch is owned & operated by the Elick family and is home to our American Quarter Horse herd, our Texas Longhorn herd, the abundant Texas wildlife and our working farm & cattle operations.

Choose from seven authentically restored and luxuriously appointed historic Texas homes dating back to the 1850's, featuring original paint, German stenciling and furnished in antiques, oriental rugs and unique Texan memorabilia.

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The Ranch is located in between Houston and Austin, right in the heart of Texas,  where the wide open coastal prairies melt into the expansive rolling hills of the central Texas countryside.

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Area Events

Calendar of Events

Ranch Events

  • Corporate Retreats
  • Ranch Rodeo
  • Barn Dance
  • Private Parties & Events
  • Weddings
  • Campfire Cookouts

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Corporate Group Activities

  • Open Range Horseback Riding
  • Cattle Drive
  • Team Penning
  • Bullwhip Cracking
  • Dummy Roping
  • Tomahawk Throwing
  • Two Step & Line Dancing
  • Mechanical Bronc
  • Skeet Shooting
  • Mounted Six Shooter Pistol Shooting
  • Bass Fishing
  • ATV Guided Ranch Tour
  • Hide or Hat Branding
  • Horse Training Demonstration

Press & Film Credits

Impractical Jokers, Bigger in Texas (2014)
Bizarre Foods, Cowboy Life in Texas (2017)
Meat America (2011)
Tori & Dean: Home Sweet Hollywood (2012)
Cooking the Cowboy Way
Agnes Koch & Barbara Gerber in Texas (2018)
New York Times
​Southern Living 
Cowboys & Indians
Texas Highways
​Houston Chronicle
​Austin American Statesman
​Texas Parks & Wildlife Magazine

 Stay in Touch

10848 Cactus Lane
Chappell Hill, TX 77426
979-865-3649
[email protected]

Ranch Policies

Prices subject to change. Because we provide an intimate and unique experience, cancellations affect us greatly.  A one night non-refundable deposit is required to hold a reservation. In the event cancellation is necessary, the deposit may be applied to later weekday stay. However, no cancellations are allowed for holidays, special events and within 2 weeks of stay.

    All of Texas Ranch Life's facilities are no smoking.  Guests are responsible for any damage or loss to property resulting from their stay.

All guests participating in activities must sign a release of liability releasing the ranch, ranch cowboys and owners of any liability for injury. 
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