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The property was built in 1914 and features 20
unique suites. I stayed in a fabulous corner suite
which reminded me of boutique hotels in South
Beach. The modern room featured white linens with
pops of color. There is also an art gallery located in
the lobby which features works from East Texas
artists including Stacy Campbell and Cecilia
Bramhall. I acquired works from both of those artists
during my stay.

After breakfast head to Oxbow Bakery for a slice of
their world-famous pies. Itʼs never too early for pie,
especially when they have been voted one of the
ʻSouthʼs Best Piesʼ by Southern Living Magazine.

Walk off your pie during a visit to the East Texas
Arboretum & Botanical Society, about a 20-minute
drive from Palestine. Enjoy two miles of hiking trails,
live (enclosed) honeybees and the historic Wofford
House Museum, the oldest home in Henderson
County, built in 1850. The arboretum is dedicated to
the preservation of the natural environment and the
creation of formal and informal plant collections.
Not too far away is Oh My Goat, a family-owned
farm offering goat yoga. I had been anxiously
awaiting this the entire trip as I had never done goat
yoga before. I was expecting two, maybe three goats
interacting with me as I performed yoga poses, but
as we settled on our mats, the owners opened the
gates, a herd of goats swarmed the pen. They were
so cute and curious, each with a unique personality.
The baby goats were my favorite of course. They
were so inquisitive and friendly. At one point, I had
four goats laying on my mat. It made it difficult to
focus on my yoga form, but I didnʼt care. Oh My Goat
also features a cute shop where people can
purchase t-shirts to remember this memorable
experience.

Head back to the Redlands Hotel for a quick
wardrobe change before dinner. You can visit any
one of numerous restaurants located throughout the
town, or if you are tired from playing with the goats,
try the hotelʼs restaurant, Queen St Grille. The
causal fine dining restaurant has been voted one of
the best in the city and features a variety of southern
favorites at a moderate price point. Most of the
entrees are under $30 so feel free to indulge!
Palestine is also famous for its railroad history. Train
enthusiasts will love taking a ride on the Texas State
Railroad. Book your adventure well in advance
because this experience is typically sold out during
the spring when the dogwood trees are in full bloom.

Donʼt expect to see many rainbow flags in this part
of Texas as it is quite conservative. However, the
people are friendly and welcoming, so if you like
exploring small towns, then a weekend visit to
Palestine should be on your radar.
Enjoy the Journey!

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