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take a swing under the big walnut tree, or collect eggs in the chicken coop. photo credit: someplace wild

Hilleetla

Greetings from Hilleetla! This beautiful property with big rolling hills, big trees, spring water, creeks and lakes lies deep within the Big Thicket, behind the Pine Curtain. Originally a dairy farm, with the old barn and milk bottles intact, then a miniature pony farm with a miniature stable to match, and later a vacation home for some quasi-urbanites. 

Now our home, our muse, and our place of refuge.

A place to share with friends and family and those seeking an authentic experience, here, on the ground. A working farm, a plant nursery, a garden, our forest farm, and our center for creativity, love, life and design. As a landscape architect (Alissa), designer and horticulturalist (David), we've found our match here, at what we now call Hilleetla.

Join us on a Full Moon or New Moon (Star Gazing!) and get 15% off!

wander around until you find this magical place. photo credit: someplace wild

choose your perfect spot to pitch a tent, with 80 acres to roam you're sure to find your fit, from open vistas, to deep woods, hills, spring fed lakes, creeks, and meadows, its all here. photo credit: someplace wild

Off the beaten path. photo credit: someplace wild. 
Note to guests: This is the old entry driveway which is being revegetated and returned to the land. Please use the second driveway on the left (south) after you cross the bridge.

fresh chicken eggs! photo credit: someplace wild

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DB² Beverage Barn

We own a Drive through beverage barn with 30/50 Amp hook up, accessible water, and right off of two major highways.
Two night maximum, unless other arrangements have been made.
Welcome to Nome, Texas, fourteen miles from Beaumont.
Seventy miles East of Houston.

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Big Thicket Camping

Tyler County Texas is part of the Big Thicket National Preserve. Here you can find a variety of wildlife such as deer, wild hogs, bobcats, bald eagles, armadillos, raccoons, opossums, rabbits and snakes. There are even a pair of red tail hawks that like to hunt on the property. There are wild blackberries and muscadine grapes that grow around the perimeter of the property as well as up and down the road. Tyler County started as a lumber area and still continues the tradition today with approximately 1,500 acres of timber to the east all the way to the Neches River. There are several trail rides in the area throughout the year as well as the Dogwood Festival in Woodville. If you are looking for some a place to walk in the woods and do some tremendous star gazing this is the place for you.Learn more about this land:There are several acres of pasture surrounded by pines and hardwood trees. Martin Dies, Jr. State Park is less than 24 miles north and there are several trails in the area for hiking in the Big Thicket. Fishing is available at the State ParkThere are approximately 1/4 mile of trails around the property and along the creek that runs along the southern border. You can also wander further down the dirt road. Precautions will be necessary during September through December when wandering off the road as the property is surrounded by a hunt club.In 2022, we have added an outhouse for guest use. Guests need to provide their own toiletries and reading materials. The neighbor at the end of our drive has also started a small petting zoo with a pony, goats, rabbits, chickens, guinea pigs, a chinchilla, as well as a baby kangaroo named Littlefoot. The cost is only $5 for children 12 and under, and $8 for adults. You can sometimes see a variety of wildlife such as squirrels, deer, wild hogs, bobcat, along with a variety of snake species both poisonous (several different rattle snakes, water moccasins, and coral snakes) as well as some beautiful king snakes and rat snakes. There are also a pair of red tail hawks living in the area, owls, bats, and woodpeckers.These campsites are dry-camping and boondocking only so please come prepared (generators are allowed). There is plenty of room for recreation like corn hull, frisbee and even practicing your golf drive. Hanging a hammock is also encouraged. Don't forget to bring your fur babies. There are no leash laws here but we do ask that your pet be kept under control.If you plan on staying in the area for a few days you can also enjoy a canoe trip in Village Mills located approximately 30 minutes south. If you have your own canoe or kayak there is no charge and pets are welcome. There are also a couple of places that rent boats and provide shuttle service.This property is and has been COVID-19 free since 2020!

Copper Bullet Lodge

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Outdoor Shooting Ranges, Axe Throwing and Archery.  Great place for tent campers and RV’s.

Happy Campers!!

This property is ready for some enjoyment! It was once a busy, active place and 
Now that the children & grandchildren have moved awsy it is no longer happy.
Wont you come and visit so we can all be Happy Campers!!Learn more about this land:Lake Sam Rayburn is just down the road!! Boating, Fishing, Swimming, Hiking all are enjoyef on this beautiful lake!!
There is also, squirrel hunting, deer & huge bass fishing!

New to Hip-RV in Jones Country!

The RV has an open concept, so it’s easy to move around.  A comfortable sofa that can be made up with twin sheets as a sleeper for a child.  The bathroom is small and reflects a typical RV set-up (the hot water tank is small RV sized, so plan showers accordingly).  There is a built in bar for eating or using a laptop.  There is an area rug in the sofa area, but the rest of the flooring is solid surface.  You may want some slippers or house socks.The property is spacious and there is plenty of room for parking, even with a trailer attached.You may encounter pets on the property.  Also, this is East Texas— natural wildlife still exists here.  That includes an occasional snake, lizard, armadillo, and/or bug, among other things.  Warm weather is mosquito season.  Make sure you bring repellent.I provide a few snacks, as well as milk, orange juice, eggs, and butter.      If you’re bringing a pet, there is a dog bed, and food and water bowls.  I throw in a few treats, too!

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