Dunsavage Farms
Bed & Breakfast

A Bucolic Retreat in the Hills of East Texas

Heaven in the Hills
of East Texas

Welcome to Dunsavage Farm, an urban escape-hatch nestled on a 23-acre hill (yes, there are hills in East Texas!). The picturesque two-story home overlooks a shimmering lake (not for fishing or swimming), an everchanging canvas of wildlife and wildflowers, drifts of sleepy cattle, thick hardwood and pine forests wreathed in morning mist, and a seven mile vista, wondrous to behold.

You can rock peacefully on the grand porch, watch the mockingbirds dip and dive ... pull a chair out at night to be engulfed by an eternity of stars as far as your eyes can see ... or join your hostess on the back porch for a spectacular sunset behind the "Indian tree" on the highest hill in Baxter.

The atmospheric show house is filled with antiques, two fireplaces, original Texas art, a library of books for borrowing, and good music. All rooms feature breathtaking views and private baths, including the master bedroom with sunken tub.

Dunsavage Farms has drawn rave reviews from The Dallas Morning News and Southern Living. No wonder. It was the original home of the New York, Texas, Cheesecake, which won the Chef's Gold Medal Award and other national awards as one of the best desserts in the country. Although the cheesecake is no longer made at Dunsavage Farms, you can still acquire it in a shop just north off the Athens' square at the New York, Texas, Cheesecake Shop. The huge gourmet country breakfast is legendary, as is the hospitality, which offers a glass of Texas wine and other goodies upon your arrival.

Your hostesses are writer Lyn Dunsavage and/or legendary television anchor Judy Jordan. You can sleep as late as you wish (breakfast is prepared for your schedule), eat until you can't anymore, and/or check out late, unless other guests have reserved your room.

If you want to completely get away, Dunsavage Farms is an incredible place to contemplate where you're going.

Dining Room

Kitchen

RESERVATIONS

For Reservations contact Lyn for the quickest response at edunsavage@aol.com or call Dunsavage Farms at 903-675-4193

Room Descriptions and Rates:

Master bedroom: A king bed and private bath (sunken tub and separate shower), which looks east over a small lake and New York, Texas, approximately seven miles away. Hand-hewn pine bed and armoire, a faux fireplace lit by candles, traditional decor and original art.

Weekday rate: $75 the first night;
20% off the second night

Weekend rate: $99 the first night;
20% off the second night

Master Bedroom King Bed



Fireplace in Master Bedroom



Armoire in Master Bedroom

Douglas' Room: A queen bed with a small bathroom (shower only), facing west with a night view seven miles away of Athens. Dark green and paisley paper walls, primitive antiques, and original art.

Weekday rate: $75 the first night;
20% off the second night

Weekend rate: $79 the first night;
20% off the second night

Doug's Bedroom

RESERVATIONS MUST BE MADE
AT LEAST ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE.

Checks for one night's accommodation must be mailed at least a week in advance to reserve the room.

Cancellation Policy: Three days for a 50% refund or 100% credit for another date. Credit cards guarantees accepted, but guests are expected to pay with cash or check.

Located seven miles east of
Athens, Dunsavage Farms is within a
half hour drive to Canton (and the First Trade days),
Tyler (and the Rose Garden), Palestine (and the railroad
and dogwoods), and Lake Palestine and Cedar Creek Lake.

Front Porch

Sunset from Back Porch



Back Porch

Breakfast Room

Library

Katrina's Room: A queen bed with a large bathroom (shower and tub combined), facing east and south, overlooking a nine-acre lake at the bottom of the hill and New York, Texas, approximately seven miles away. Contemporary decor, including unique lighting fixtures, a chaise lounge, and the Beetles*

Weekday rate: $75 the first night;
20% off the second night

Weekend rate: $99 the first night;
20% off the second night

Katrina's Bathroom

Katrina's Bedroom

*Jennifer's Room is on the other side of the bathroom and, therefore, can accommodate children or another couple who would not mind sharing a bath with the Katrina's Room occupants. Jennifer's Room has a double bed with a feather mattress. Country decor (quilts, rocking chair). *Jennifer's Room can only be leased as a connect to Katrina's Room.

Weekday rate: $75 the first night;
20% off the second night

Weekend rate: $75 the first night;
20% off the second night

Jennifer's Bedroom

HOSTESS: Lyn Dunsavage
and/or Judy Jordan

Professional, relaxing massage
available by appointment.

Dunsavage Farms
Bed and Breakfast

6044 FM 804
La Rue, Texas 75770
(located off HWY 175, East of Athens)

edunsavage@aol.com

1-903-675-4193