Guest Stories & Memories
From 50th anniversaries to first summer adventures, our ranch is where memories are etched into the rugged landscape of the Texas Hill Country.
"The truest form of a getaway!"
If you want to get out of Texas without leaving Texas, this place is the perfect spot. Circle H Lodge is in a very secluded area that makes you feel like you're on your very own island. The homeowners are the sweetest, so that's a big plus too..." We had a wonderful time, despite the epic flood we really enjoyed the Ranch and loved remembering coming up here as kids!C.R. Odessa, TX / Webb Family Vac
"An AMAZING TIME!"
We survived Leakey 2021! We had so much fun! When children are entertained for hours & adults can socialize! An AMAZING TIME! We survived the hike with 8 kids & 8 adults! Hope to be back again!SOTEX – The C. B. T. & Future T FamilyAugust 26 - 29
Voices from Circle H Lodge Guests
Our first time here and absolutely loved it! Awesome swimming hole...kids & adults loved it! Boys had fun on the boats – saw fish! Bats seen on two nights. Once on the front porch and once a whole group of them flew high up by the chimney! So neat to watch them fly off in the evening! Loved, loved the pet deer!! We called her Bambi while we were here and fed her carrots and corn. Thank you and we will definitely be back next summer!
August K., D. & C. Family Vacation
Had a wonderful stay! Enjoyed all of the beautiful animals. Dottie made the trip extra special. Many thanks!
July P., D. & R. Family, Texarkana, Arkansas, Jourdanton & Houston, Texas
What an awesome place!! We had such a great time!! Thank you for sharing your little slice of Heaven with us. Good ole South Texas.
July M. Family Reunion, The Woodlands, Texas
Loved Dottie! p.s. my birthday is July 22nd. So sad to leave!
July S. & T. Family Trip, Victoria, Texas
The family loved Dottie and the Cantina! Loved the Cantina! Great vacation! Had a blast! A trip to remember! So many memories made! The Cantina is the bomb and so is the houses. Hugs! Have a great summer! Can’t wait to come here again!
F., W. & L. Family Summer Vacation
June
Had a wonderful time. Very beautiful cabin and ranch! Amazing! Can’t wait to come back. I loved all of it and I loved Dottie! Our family had an awesome time. What a cabin! We will be back. As you can see, the G. families all had a great time! So nice we could all get together at such a beautiful place.
G. Family, San Antonio & Fredericksburg, Texas
June
We loved it here! Thank you for the most gorgeous time! Thank you....had a great time! We loved it all, especially Dottie!!! Awesome ranch...so much fun! What a fabulous place! We loved it! Most enjoyable!
T., H., B. & O. Family Reunion
June
Love this place. Thank you for having us...had a great time! Great time hiking on hills! It’s so cool! Had a blast! The place is beautiful! Thank you for letting us stay!
F. & C. Family Vacation, Houston, Texas
June
50th wedding anniversary. Thanks for helping us to make wonderful memories. Thank you! Great place! Special family fun!
Memorial Day Weekend, H. & G. families,
Bryan and Houston, Texas
Love, love, love this place. We will be back! Thank you so much for your hospitality! What an awesome place this is. God’s beauty never ceases to amaze me. Hopefully we will make it back some day.
Mother’s Day, R. C. & K. Families
Fredericksburg, Texas
All 15 of us for a 50th Anniversary Celebration...what a lovely, serene, fun place this is...long hikes and swims...plenty of porch time with coffee. Thanks to Jen and John for sharing this special place! What an amazing place to celebrate our parents 50th wedding anniversary! Had a blast! Best family trip ever! Such fun for all!
June K. & J. Family
North Texas and NOLA
John & Jen, Thank you so much. You have such a beautiful place. Your hospitality & graciousness is so appreciated and we are very grateful to have had such a wonderful weekend. May God Bless y’all & prosper y’all with many more wonderful years here.
June G. Family, Houston, TX
We came out for Spring Break and had a lovely time. It was beautiful and a great place for the family to get together. We hope to be back with even more members. Very nice experience!
B. Family, San Antonio & Denton,
March
This is our first time here and we really enjoyed our stay. The views are amazing and the house is wonderful. We will be back soon!
January M. & S Families
Laredo, TX
This has to be one of the most beautiful places on this earth. Myself and my family truly enjoyed the place and will make this a trip for years to come. Thank you so much for your hospitality. We will be in touch for future reservations. Sincerely, R.
R. G & D Families. Austin, Carrizo Springs, Houston & Corpus Christi, TX
December
The opportunity for all of us to be together at a beautiful place and with good friends and family is incredible! Thank you John & Jen! C.
C. & A. Family.
Corpus Christi & Houston, TX
November
This is our 18th year enjoying the Circle H Ranch at Thanksgiving. What a great opportunity to enjoy the ranch, each other and just relax. Thank you for making this an unforgettable experience. We plan to see you next year. Warm Regards, P.
C. & A. Family
Corpus Christi & Houston, TX
November
Beautiful, serene, fun, great hospitality. Love having our own little swimming hole. The kids (and adults) played on the rope swing for hours!
G., L., S., A., & M Families.
Falls City, Midland, Abilene & Stanton, TX
September
Great Place! Great Times! Always enjoy the hospitality! We’ll come back next year! John & Jen, Thank you for sharing this beautiful place- We had a wonderful time. You helped make great memories.
M., W. & O Families.
San Antonio, TX
August
Our family had an amazing time at the Circle H Lodge this year. This is our second time at this magnificent place, and we have decided to make it an annual event. It can be hard to get away from it all sometimes, but when we come here we are able to just enjoy family and being together. We can’t wait to come back next year as our family continues to grow. Thank you again! See you next year.
S., H. & B. Families.
Stonewall, TX, San Antonio, TX, New Braunfels, TX & Sabinal, TX
August
Third year in a row to stay at the ranch. Had an absolutely fabulous time! We played corn hole & waffle ball. We danced in the cantina all night! The Frio is amazing, and this ranch is like a home away from home! This is my favorite place in the whole world. Such an amazing vacation! Xo
A.M.L. & P. Families.
Friendswood, TX
July
The weather was absolutely fantastic for our stay here. We have all felt as though we were in our own little oasis. Hiked the nature trail. Fed the pet deer. Got to experience wildlife in living color while playing washers, seeing all the Red deer. You have an absolutely beautiful place here. We loved it! Great friends + Great Weather = Perfect Vacation!
S., R., & D. Families. Albert, TX, Greensburg, TX, Weatherford, TX
July.
This was such a beautiful place to gather as a family. We enjoyed the deer, spring-fed pool, bonfire, hiking, hammocks, and the beautiful, well stocked and decorated home...and the GREAT hospitality! What delightful wonderful hosts!!! This place is a great place to come recharge the batteries from a busy life! We’ll be back!
H. Family. Prosper, TX
June.
Beautiful place! Perfect even when it rained. J
C. Family.
Friendswood, TX, San Antonio, TX, Dallas, TX, New Braunfels, TX
May.
We had an incredible time at Circle H! Such a beautiful property and so many activities to do. Jennifer and her team were so accommodating and treated us like family. We'll be back!
M. Family.
Houston, TX
May.
I booked the Circle H Lodge for my group of young urban professionals and it was everything we wanted for a Texan Memorial Day weekend. The ranch is majestically tucked away between sets of steep hills next to Garner State Park, the perfect setting for an escape from the city. We were appreciative of the upkeep of the animal ranch, trails, natural spring pool, the cantina, and of course the lodge itself. We had 10 guests and still had plenty of room for more. The lodge was spacious, extremely clean, well-appointed, and had plenty of room for indoor and outdoor activities and big group dinners. Although it rained for much of the weekend, we still managed to hike one of the steep hills, swim in the natural pool, explore the property, barbecue, and play yard games. Because of the rain, we made good use of the cantina at night. This is a very special property and Jen made the booking and preparation processes flawless; she was amazingly helpful and thoughtful, especially considering the historic flooding this area had to deal with during Memorial Day weekend
V. Crew.
Houston, TX
May.
Had a wonderful & relaxing holiday weekend! Thanks!
K. Family.
Austin, TX, Georgetown, TX, & Huntsville, TX
August
So happy to be here. Love my family!
O. Family.
Pearland, TX
August .
G Family Reunion~ Beautiful, tranquil, and fun place! Enjoyed it, so much!
L. Family.
San Antonio, TX
August
We had a wonderful stay. Thank you!
P. & T. Families.
Rockwall and Crandall, TX
August .
We had a blast. The place is awesome. The kids had a great time at the swimming hole and walking the trails. It was fun for the whole family and hope we visit again in the future.
K. Family.
Cypress, TX
July .
What a wonderful family adventure. There are too many favorites to list them all. The pool, hammock, trail, lawns, firepit, view and Maggie! Many thanks to the staff for all their hard work and kind words. We will see y'all again.
P. Family.
Tomball, TX AND Baton Rouge, LA
June.
Gorgeous Views and lots of adventure! We even survived a tornado! Thanks for an exciting weekend.
S. Family.
Corpus Christi, TX
June.
Thank you for your hospitality while we enjoyed the beautiful TX Hillcountry! Y'all have a little slice of heaven on earth. Thanks for sharing. A wonderful place for a family reunion! This place is beautiful!
E. Family.
Houston, TX
June.
Year #16 at Circle H! Another great year and we brought the rain again. :) See you next year!
C. Family.
Visa, TX
May.
This place is stunning! Such natural beauty and coziness. I can't wait to come back!!
K. Family.
Houston, TX
May.
Breathtaking. Gorgeous nature. Memorable time!
M. Family.
San Antonio, TX
May.
Beautiful nature! Had a wonderful time. Thanks for sharing!
P. Family.
Houston, TX
May.
We had a great time! Four families and we fit comfortably. There was lots of great space and different nooks to explore. Such a special place to spend time with all my children and grandchildren in one special, beautiful place. Such wonderful memories made here. Thanks for sharing.
L. Family.
San Antonio & Granite Shoals, TX
May.
Thank you for sharing heaven with us. You are all so kind.
S. Family.
San Antonio, TX
March.
John and Jen: What a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend. Family, good times and a special ranch made for a great time. The Circle H has never looked so good!! All of the improvements have never looked so good!! All of the improvements have spoiled all your guests. The Cantina is the highlight. Thank you for all you do to make our 16th year so special. We plan to return next Thanksgiving.
C & A Family.
Corpus Christi, TX
Nov.
What a beautiful surround and a wonderful memory for our three families- Thank you for making such a unique experience available.
M. & D. Families.
Lucas, TX & OK
October. C.
Love the Cantina!
H Family.
Ganado/ Matagorda/ Victoria TX
September.
We had another great stay at Circle H! Love the Cantina addition!!!!
A. Family & Friends.
San Antonio/New Braunfels/Weatherford, TX
August.
We had a great time here even though the Frio was low and the floating wasn't ideal. This place is perfect! Everything you need all in one place- will definitely return!
S. & W. Families.
Conroe, TX
August .
It's our favorite home away from home. We are so hooked! :) Best vacation spot in Texas!
O. Family.
Austin, TX
August.
We love it! Everything is so well kept and relaxing. Thank you for sharing your getaway with us. Our family had an amazing time. Your ranch is absolutely beautiful! We can't wait to come back!
M. Family.
Friendswood, TX
July.
Beautiful house, Awesome Cantina, Amazing views. This was our first time here at Circle H Ranch, and we absolutely LOVE it and will return!
G. Family.
Houston, TX & Duluth, GA
July.
Had a lot of fun. Thank you! Beautiful place! Second time back was even better than first! The cantina was a great addition!! Thank you for everything!
L. Family.
Laredo, TX
June.
Beautiful place...very fun! Favorite thing to do was hike the trails, sit and drink coffee on the front porch and play kickball on the lawn. Swimming hole was great too!
P. S. and G. Families.
Spring & Cypress, TX
June.
As always, we love this place!! Lots of good times, laughs and memories with the ones we love! Thanks to Jen and John for all that you do to make this place so special!!
S. Family.
Magnolia, TX, Spring, TX, Rockport, TX, Houston, TX
June.
Thank you for sharing this little slice of paradise! Wonderful memories made here, especially in the cantina! Smile.
C. Family Reunion & 90th Birthday Celebration,
Fort Worth, TX
June.
Beautiful place- Thank you for the wonderful memories!
P. Family.
San Antonio, TX, Ralston, NE, Boise, ID
May.
Awesome place!
S. Family.
Stonewall, TX
May.
Fantastic once again. Love the Cantina!
Fred & Jody J., Beeville, TX
May,
Wonderful time; great company. The “Cantina” was a perfect attraction. Made lots of memories. Many thanks!
Bill & Cheryl W., Beeville, TX
May,
Our family had an amazing time. We loved the hiking trail and all of the animals. The rope swing was a fan favorite. We definitely have to come again.
Atwood Family Vacation
Houston, TX
August 2 - August 7
What a beautiful place! We had such a great time = so incredibly relaxing! Kids loved the swimming hole and spent hours on the rope swing! Plan on a return trip – loved it!
Burba (Houston), Brister (New Braunfels, Spring), Berchelmann (Cypress/Woodlands) Trip
July 14 - July 17
Had a great time water hole, animals, weather all such an amazing, blessed time. Great family vacation! Loving the natural spring pond. Thanks for having us!
Gary & Marie, Poole Family Vacation
July 5-9
We had such a wonderful time! Your ranch is beautiful. The spring fed pool is amazing, and the lodge made us feel at home. We loved being able to hike and see all the animals, especially the wildebeest and zebras. And the baby foxes by the house gave us lots entertainment! Thank you for everything!
The Hilton, Royal, & Mehrmann Clan
June 28
We had a blast: Mimi’s Mountain was a blast! The watering hole was amazing for the 90+ weather. The animals are beautiful. Our overall stay was wonderful and exactly what we all needed. Thank you for the amazing experience! P.S. The lonely zebra needs a friend (donkey)
The Molsbee Tribe
June
Had such a wonderful time! We loved the lodge, hikes & swing! Animals were amazing too. Celebrated our son’s 12th birthday with all his friends. We will certainly be back! Thank you.
M.
April 30
We had a great trip. Thank you!
Kelsey, Jesse, Luke, Shaina, Khloe, & Chase
Thanks for a great, relaxing time on your lovely property! We enjoyed a hike up to the peak & lounging in the shade by the pool. It was perfect weather to set up our projector outside and watch movies at night, and on our last night we enjoyed a little party in the cantina. What a fun place! Cheers!
Sept. 10-13
Well, this was our 5th year to come here for our family vacation. We love this place! Party all day & Cantina at night!! So nice to unplug from all the bad news & tech world, and get back to nature. Thanks for sharing your slice of heaven with us! See you all next year! Cheers!!
The Mooneys, Kovars, Fry, and Jeske Families
July 23 - 26
Fantastic time. Very relaxing! Very calm. Loved watching animals & birds (morning & night). Swimming hole was a blast. Hiking trails & views & scenery were great! Only hard thing is having to leave.
USA David & Mary (Houston, Tx) Eric & Rana (Atascocita), Francis & Jay (Irvine, CA) & Kids!
June 27 - July 1
Relaxing weekend celebrating Thanksgiving with family. Dreamy views & so fun to drive around to see the animals. Fire pit & cantina. Thank you for letting us come for the weekend to make memories with family.
Gossett Family
November 27-29
Been coming here since 2003 & it is just as magical now as it was then! You can imagine all the different experience that have happened here... from the Native Americans passing through to the lodge being built in the 1800’s, to all the celebrations here now. It’s an amazing place! Thank you for letting us share in it – we have great memories!
Washburn, Steinberg, & Griffith Families
November 23
Such an amazing time!! Incredible views, elegant lodging. Peacefulness and beautiful scenery. Who could ask for more? We had a lovely family vacation and look forward to many more!
The Agular & Brenner Families
November 12-15
Halloween Weekend 2020. We just came to the Circle H about 23 years ago. When we needed a break from overcrowded Austin, this place came to mind. It did not disappoint. We will return soon with friends as we did back then. It’s just magical here! Thanks for sharing this treasure.
Ben & Susan
Austin, Tx.
This is just what we needed to get a break from Quarantine Life. What an amazing change of scenery! We loved spotting wildebeest and zebras on the Mimi’s Mountain lookout hike and also had a great time hiking and swimming at Garner State Park. Relaxing at night was perfect – had a blast jumping into the pool using the rope swing, grilling out back, drinks in the cantina, and roasting marshmallows for s’mores in the fire pit. This place is an incredible treasure. Thank you so much for sharing it, Jen & John!
The Moore Family
Austin, Tx.
October 12,
Perfecto!! Our family loved everything. Had a birthday surprise party in Cantina with hats, ponchos, and fun.. Thanks!!
Tom’s 70th BDay
September 20
Beautiful Ranch – Awesome wildlife! Gorgeous House – Can see having Thanksgiving at the table.
Jason & Kurt Families
September 15
Had a great time on your lovely ranch. There is so much to do and we really loved it. Many Thanks!
September 11
I love the pool! This house is cool!
Lilly Emmite (6 years old)
September 8
What a great place for a family vacation – thank you for sharing!
September
We love this place!!! We had a great time. I loved all the animals. I loved being out in the woods. Pool is great. I want to come back most definitely, but that’s up to my mom.
Kassie
August 20
Thanks so much for a relaxing and peaceful stay! Everything was perfect. The outdoor areas were the perfect hang out spots.
The Neely’s, Hammond’s, Denton’s
Bluff Dale, Tx
August 16
Thank you for such a great time and a beautiful place.
Aug 9th
Thanks for the memories and the relaxing time. It has been awesome! Beautiful Property!
The Arosell’s
Thanks so much for a relaxing and peaceful respite from the current chaos. We had a wonderful time!
The Patterson’s
Aug 7/8
John & Jen Thank you so much for everything. We will definitely be back. Lots memories to make. Beautiful Ranch.
J. Rodriguez
Eagle Pass, Tx.
Aug 6
Thanks for the memories. We had a wonderful time. Very relaxing, all the kids enjoyed the pool, the animals, and the stars at night.
Texas A&M, B. & A. Rodriguez ’66
Eagle Pass, Tx.
4th year here & it gets better every year. Thanks for sharing your beautiful property with us. Can’t wait for 2021!!
The Mooney’s, The Jeske’s, The Kovar’s
July 24 - 27
Thanks for another great time! Everything was great and everyone enjoyed their stay. It was a great time to get away and relax during these uncertain times. We hope to be back again.
The M. G. & D. Families
July 17 - 20
The last time we were here was 2009, and we had always made such great memories. I had been wanting to come back desperately, but my family had convinced me that it wouldn’t happen. This week they surprised me with this trip for my graduation and these will forever be my best memories. We love Leakey and the Circle h Lodge! Thank you for keeping it the same all these years!
The Tidmore & Dawson Family
Another magical time at Circle H Lodge. Thank you for welcoming us to a much needed escape!
The Toney Family (Austin, Tx.), The Schroller's (Victoria, Tx.), Nelson (Briggs, Tx.) Year 5!
Thanks for sharing this most magical place. It was inspirational, healing, and energizing all in one. What a perfect place to spend time with family. Again, thanks for allowing others to appreciate your paradise in the Hill Country. Viva Terlingua!
July 1
We have loved our stay sooo much. Had a blast at the pool and on the grounds. A good time was had by all 7 of us! The animals are beautiful. Thank you Jen!
Brenda Seeds
June 11-15
Wow! What a perfect place for our family. We had such a great time- the kids loved everything it was awesome! We hope to return again
May 27
Dear Harwood family and staff, How can we thank you enough at this difficult time in the world, to welcome us into your amazing lodge. We feel truly blessed to have found you. The Lodge is so charming and full of whimsical character. It has all the comforts of home with a few differences. We would never expect a visit from a zebra or wildebeest. As animal lovers, we were so delighted to see the variety of exotic animals. We also watch the baby birds in the small next on the porch and of course the hummingbirds! We were only here three days but could have stayed a month. Once our daughters feel safer in the world, we will definitely come back with our family. Thank you again for a time we will always remember and want to experience again. Your hospitality was much needed. God bless you and keep you safe.
Doug & Debbie Schultz (Richmond, Tx) Russel & Linda too.
April 28
Once again, a long weekend of good friends, good times and some much needed down time from our hectic lives. We love all the changes made to the lodge and grounds... swimming hole is super awesome!
Sharp, Fox, Westphal, & Fitch Families
Sept. 12-16
To the Harwoods & Staff!! What an amazing experience! Thank you for letting us come & stay here. Breath taking views, all the exotic animals, star gazing, swimming and fishing oh and also hiking. So much to do in such a little time. We cannot thank you all enough. Hoping to be able to come back every year! Thanks to All.
August 5
What a beautiful place! We had so much fun swimming, hiking, and seeing all the animals! Thank you for being such amazing hosts and sharing your slice of paradise with us! We plan to return soon!
McDougall’s from Odessa
July 28 – July 1
We had a wonderful time! The grounds are beautiful and getting to see the animals was exciting for everyone! Thank you for a wonderful time, we can’t wait to come back again!
The Callahan’s, Lozoyas, Wilkinson’s, & Blomstroms!
July 28th
WAY TO MUCH FUN ------------ WAY TO LITTLE TIME!!!
M. J. K. & F. Families
July 20 - 22
Had a great time! Thanks for your hospitality!
S. S. & T. Families
July 15
We had a great time hiking and swimming. The pool is awesome. This house is so comfortable, and we had too much fun in the Cantina! Ha! Thanks!
M. G. D. Families
July 12
This place is magical. Thank you for sharing. We baptized our son in the spring this trip.
Nelson S. Mead Clan
July
This place is AWESOME! Thank y’all so much for having us. We hope to come again in the future! God Bless!
Kaitlyn, Aubrie & Avery
June 26
We had a blast! Thank you all y’all do to make this such an enjoyable place! Happy! Happy! Happy!
C. B. T. Family
June 24
We are so happy we found your beautiful paradise in the Hill Country. We are having a fabulous time from swimming, hiking, exploring the springs, BBQing and The Cantina! Believe the littles ones enjoyed the Cantina fun! Thank you for sharing your beautiful lodge! See you next year!
The Flanagan & Smith Family
Thank you for having such a pretty home available. All of us had a fun time hiking, swimming, and sitting on the porch enjoying the view. We can’t wait to come back.
Dailey Family
June 7
What a wonderful place! Thank you for making a great get away!
Sweetwater, Alabama Y. Family
June 8th
We had such a wonderful time. Feeling so blessed to have found you on Home away. From youngest to oldest we all had such fun. Swimming and hiking was a great time with the entire family. We are so looking forward to next year. Thank you so much for sharing your home with us.
R. D. and Y. Families
Pleasanton, Tx.
June 7
What a great time I had with family. This place was amazing. Thank you.
Kevin D.
June 7
This place was exactly what we were looking for. Thank you for your hospitality and great memories! We will be back soon.
R & M. Family Getaway
May 31
A great time was had by all! Grandparents, children and grand-children! Swimming, hiking, resting and a lot of sharing memories! Watching the fireflies was so neat, what a show they provided. Thanks to my son, Keith and my daughter-in-law, for a wonderful and much needed rest.
L & H Families, Memorial Weekend
May 24
Thanking my brother and sister-in-law for a wonderful break! What an awesome weekend for me to spend with my family. Thank you!
B & B Families
May
What a wonderful oasis to enjoy with family and friends! You’ve paired rustic charm with a breathtaking backdrop, to create the perfect getaway location. We absorbed the sights and sounds of nature and appreciated the thoughtfulness you put into every last detail to make getting nestled in and cleaning up a breeze. Thank you for sharing your piece of paradise with us!
G. Family, Corpus Christi, TX
April
What great memories we made this weekend! Thank you for sharing your beautiful property and home. We will be back!
U. Family, Corpus Christi, TX
April
We had such a great time! Plenty of room and such beautiful scenery. We made many wonderful memories!
E. Family, TX
March
We had a wonderful time at Circle H Ranch! We enjoyed swimming, taking nature walks and gazing at the stars at night. Such a beautiful property, with tons to see and do. Never a dull moment. We can’t wait to visit this little slice of heaven on earth again. Thank you so much for a memorable weekend. We will be back!
M. Family, Corpus Christi, TX
October 12
Thank you for the great hospitality. We had a wonderful time. We hope to come back soon! We made great memories!
A & W Families
August 13
This was the perfect retreat for our family vacation. We enjoyed making smores at the campfire and the rope swing. We enjoyed Dotty and the beautiful views. Thank you!
D. Family
August 2
Simply the Best!
M. Family
July 19
As always...great times and wonderful memories were made! See you next year. 😊
N. Family
July 7
We always have a great time coming here! Thank you for giving us the awesome opportunity to get together and have a great time. We enjoyed every minute of it here and always love the cantina. 😊 Thank you.
P. A. & M. Families, Year #5
Houston, TX,
July 7
Four nights of relaxation and fun. A wonderful and amazing family experience. Thanks for the memories. Looking forward to next year.
S. Family, Year #2
Victoria, TX,
July 2
Thank you! We will be back!
A. Family
June
The Coburn family is finally back! Been coming here since it opened. Our kids are grown now, but it’s still their favorite place. We missed a couple of years but it seems like yesterday that we were here. Still the best! Thank you, John and Jen!
C. Family,
Wimberly, TX
June 17
We had a wonderful time. This was the perfect family vacation for our family. Thank you and may God Bless You.
H. Family,
Hawkins, TX
June 10
We couldn’t have asked for a better time with family. We had lots of laughs and memories made!
G. Family,
Old River, TX
June 10
This was a perfect place for our family to gather and enjoy the quiet, nature and swimming. The view is beautiful, and my family loved the hiking each day. It was so much more than we expected!
T. Family,
Baytown, TX
June 10
Your deer was super cute and laid under the hammock while I took a nap. Can’t wait to see her baby. The rope swing and natural pool were a blast, totally need to come back! There was so much to do here and it was all super fun and incredibly beautiful. I definitely want to come back soon! Thank you for letting us stay here!
E. & A. Family, TX
June 8,
We really enjoyed our stay! We love all of your animals! Our kids are ready to come back and they haven’t even left. 😊 We will return soon! Thanks to all of the people here that have been so sweet and helpful. Until next time!
T. & L. Family, TX
June 8
Had a wonderful stay! All was good, the pool was incredible, the hiking, the animals, the views, all were wonderful. Enjoyed the all of it. Thank you for sharing it all with our family. Only bad thing is we have to leave. Thank you!
S. Family, TX
June 1
We had the most incredible time here! The lodge, property, swimming pool, cantina, but most of all your hospitality was wonderful. We can’t wait to come back!
M & S, TX
May 25
We had an absolute blast while we were here. Happy birthday, Shaina!
J & J Family, TX
May 26
This place is incredible! We had such a wonderful weekend. We actually never left. We had everything we wanted or needed right here. The kids loved meeting Dottie. The pool was the best! We took advantage of the hiking trails, but spent most of our time at the pool. Thank you so very much!
C & D Family,
Fredericksburg, TX
May 4
What a great weekend in a beautiful setting! We enjoyed it so much and thank you for your hospitality. We made some wonderful memories and will think about them often.
C & B Family,
Beeville, TX
May 1
We had a wonderful weekend at your ranch. Such a good time with fabulous friends, food and fun. Lots of great memories made- especially at the Cantina! Thanks again for such wonderful time!
D & A,
Beeville, TX
May 1
Our family had a beautiful weekend at Circle H Ranch and Lodge! Everything was top notch. We’ll never forget the beautiful memories made at this very special place. We’ll be back!
N., B., R., H. & S. Family,
Georgetown, Muenster, Bay City, Jarrell, TX
April 1
All of us are celebrating our parent’s 50th anniversary. Thank you. We had a blast. Our kids and the whole family have enjoyed this place; the creek, the springs, everything! Nice place to have fun.
C. & C. Family,
Houston, TX
March 20
We had a fabulous time. Could not have found a better place or weather for Thanksgiving!!! The kids were in awe. Looking forward to a return visit.
M. Family,
Corpus Christi, TX
November 26
Circle H Ranch is one of the most exciting adventurous vacations my family has ever gone on. The Exotic animals,the peaceful surroundings made our vacation phenomenal. The staff was professional and courteous. They went the extra mile to spoil us rotten. We look forward to going back again next year I would encourage anyone to experience the adventures of Circle H Ranch.
Circle H Ranch. Deb
We had a great time. Great facility and amazing staff! We will definitely be back!
B. Family 40th Birthday Bash
September
Daughter’s first trip to Frio! Thank you!
S. Family Weekend
September
Thank you! Great times and wonderful memories. The deer’s name is Betsy!
T., J., H., M., O., M., W., V., D., & C. Friends’ Weekend
August
Wonderful time! Great hospitality with good friends. The Cantina, the fire pit, good conversation, could not have been better. Thanks!
Jody & Fred J.,
Beeville, TX
May
Great hospitality, Cantina is a great spot. Interesting flora and fauna. Thank you. We love your beautiful ranch. Thank you for your wonderful hospitality. What a peaceful, fun time. Thanks.
Marion & Lucy W.,
Beeville, TX
May
We enjoyed the hikes/trails, smores by the fire pit, and most of all Maggie and Dotty! (AKA Brownie and Sprinkle). Thank you for a good time.
F. & F. Families
Austin, TX & Dallas, TX
March
A great place...we had a wonderful time. Thank you!
Joshua & April M., Feb. 2013
Y’all have such an amazing place out here! We are so thankful to have been here. It is truly beautiful. Can’t wait to come back!
Kenny J. & Crew,
Dripping Springs, TX
February
Our 15th year at the Circle H!! What a wonderful holiday in Leakey!!! with the Harwoods. We sincerely thank you for all your special efforts to make our visit enjoyable. Our special thanks to you, Jen, for all the new items that you have added. I loved the little Christmas tree that you placed by the entrance gate. Many thanks for making our Thanksgiving one to remember.
Warm regards, P.C.,
Corpus Christi, TX
We have been coming here for many years. This ranch has helped shape our Thanksgiving experience in incredible ways. This place is our significant bonding time. Hiking the beautiful ranch, experiencing the beauty from the porch, gingerbread house building on the big table, shared meals in a beautiful home, laughter around the fireplace - the perfect setting for us as a family. Thank you John and Jennifer for an amazing opportunity to be here and be a part of you. Love C and J for all the special additions.
A. Family,
Corpus Christi, TX
This was our first trip to Circle H Ranch as well as a first dbl family vacation. Our kids had a blast exploring the grounds. The house was perfect for the adults to relax and visit with each other...truly a bonding experience. The best part was the tour to visit the zebras "Safari-Style". Jen, John and Ruth were truly wonderful hosts. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
3 O.s & W.s — O & W Families,
Houston, TX
A wonderful time was had by all. We now have two new "Polar Bear Club" members....brrr!
N. & S. Families,
Jarrell, TX
Absolutely fantastic, family vacation! We enjoyed everything including the "quick" dip in the spring pool. You really made us feel welcome. Thanks for the extra, special attention. The hiking up the mountain to see the area from above was simply breathtaking...and the kids won't forget the awesome, zebra tour. Hope to come back again and again and make Circle H Ranch part of our family tradition. Thanks again!
N. Family,
Bonifay, FL
I just wanted to let everyone know what a special place this is to rent. You really feel as though you might be in another country with all the free roaming wildlife and the pet deer in your yard. The pool is heavenly with the fresh spring water flowing through the pool. The hammocks, water pit, BBQ areas, fire pit in the yard is huge and perfect for smores, fishing, hiking. There is so much to do at this property that you cant fit it all in. The pictures just cant do enough to describe this place. We even came back in the fall to see the leaves changing colors. It was magnificent. Thank you so much for the memories and we will be back that's for sure. Recommended for families, small children, adults, romantic get aways.
W.C.
Dallas, TX
August 2012- We had a wonderful time and look forward to many more visits! Thank you for everything!
G Family
Laredo, TX
Had a blast as always! :) Thanks for the hospitality- See you next year.
Michelle, Wence, Seth, Jason, and Brandon,
Houston, TX,
June
We had a great time!
April & Mason,
Sweeny, TX
June
Great place to relax and enjoy time with the family. Thanks!
Yolan and Lora,
Houston, TX
June
Memorial Day Weekend- C. Family Year #14! - Another great year!
Keith, Michelle, Claire, & Cameron
Buda, TX
May
Thanks so much for a wonderful week- and on your beautiful and impressive ranch! Hope to return someday.
R.A.
Houston, TX
March
Thanks for making our family weekend a wonderful experience everything was perfect!
Greg A.,
San Antonio, TX,
March
14 Thanksgivings in a row at the Circle H Ranch. This beautiful setting is like a second home to us! Thank you for your wonderful hospitality.
Paul and Nancy C.,
Corpus Christi, TX,
November
Our granddaughter had the most beautiful wedding ever- thank you!
Nancy,
Corpus Christi, TX
November
New decks on the creek and rope swing were great additions. Like the new appliances. Everything's great in general. We'll be back again.
Jason H.,
Houston, TX
June
Even with the drought and little water, we had a great time at the Lodge! Tammy, her mother, her husband, Nonie and the rest treated us like family! It was great - thank you so much!
Carol D.
June
Hosted our 2nd Annual Margaritas and Senoritas weekend there this past weekend. Nothing but praises from the entire group. We had a fabulous time. The property was beautifully maintained and the staff was extremely nice. We look forward to keeping our annual event at this location as long as possible.
Jeremy Samantha T.
June 15
I just want to brag about your lodge and property. I have not been there since it became your business but my family and I lived there for 16 years when it was owned by the JH Rose Truck Line out of Houston. My former husband moved there when he was 6 years old. His parents ran the guest ranch from 1945. His Dad passed away in 1963. My husband and our family moved back there in 1964 and left in 1980 when the ranch was sold. We have lots of great memories of that place. It is so beautiful and peaceful there. I am so glad you are sharing it with other people.
F.R.
Feb. 26
I was thrilled when the kids wanted to go back to the Circle H Lodge again. Its so beautiful and we can let the kids run around without having to worry about strangers. The deer and wildlife make you think that you are on safari. The pool is wonderful. This has to be one of the best places we have ever been. Thank you so much for sharing it with us. We'll definitely be back.
L.S.
Dallas, TX
July
Thank you for helping me pick out some animals for my ranch. The animals we picked with your advice are doing well and are now having babies. It sure is refreshing to do business with someone you can trust and that stand behind their animals. Thank you, and we will be buying more soon.
C.B.
Texas
You have helped us through an emotional rollercoaster when we started having problems with some of our animals. You walked us through what we needed to do and I'm certain that it saved the rest of our herd. Thank you very much. You're understanding of animal health issues is amazing. Thank you so much.
G. L.
Houston, TX
The Circle H Lodge is the most amazing property my family has ever rented. Some friends had told us about it, but I don't think that you can actually describe what a wonderful place this is. The ranch workers are very helpful and friendly, and the wildlife. All I can say is WOW!!! You really do have an outstanding ranch and lodge.
M. G.
Waco, TX
A Relaxing Hill Country Retreat. A great place to stay for families with school-aged children. We were truly impressed by the beauty and seclusion of the property as well as the warmth and friendliness of the ranch staff and their family. Our children played for hours in the beautiful spring-fed pool and enjoyed feeding the exotic animals. We told stories around the bonfire pit and generally enjoyed the warmth and comfort of the magnificent home. We can't stop telling our friends about the highlight of our Spring break Trip to Texas (better than SeaWorld or the Riverwalk). We look forward to finding another opportunity to return.
Sonny and Amy - Minnesota
March
We had a wonderful time at the ranch! The house was beautiful. We were welcomed by the friendly ranch hands and a visit from the owner. The property is perfect for quiet time, long walks, and cooling off at the spring fed (a little chilly) pool. The animals are an extra treat! Many thanks for the hospitality and company. Recommended for: Girls Getaway, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Girls Weekend
September
Everything was so great! It was like Jurassic Park! the water was down a little but the house and surroundings were beautiful and very private Recommended for: Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Adventure Seekers
pastor crain Helotes, Texas.
March
Sight unseen, we rented this property for our annual family pilgrimage to the Hill Country, this year with our sons' college roommates from Seattle and Montreal. We were captivated by the beautiful landscape, the large and comfortable lodge, and most of all, the virtual Noah's Ark of free-range hoofstock (with hundreds of photos to prove it). Rugged hiking in the hills, swimming in the picturesque natural pool, and star-gazing around the bonfire pit, all were among the best experiences we've had in 30 years of visiting the Frio Canyon area. Our guests were thrilled with their first experience of Texas - and intend to return for more R&R at Circle H Lodge. Recommended for: Families with Teenagers, Girls Getaway, Romantic Getaway, Adventure Seekers, Age 55+
Authentic Texas Experience
August
Let me tell you how enjoyable our stay was for Thanksgiving at the Circle H Ranch. This is our eleventh year and each year surpasses the previous one in good times.
Paul and Nancy
Corpus Christi, TX.
November 27
We had a wonderful time, despite the epic flood we really enjoyed the Ranch and loved remembering coming up here as kids!
Webb Family Vac
We had a blast! Mimi’s Mountain was a blast! The watering hole was amazing for the 90+ weather. The animals are beautiful. Our overall stay was wonderful and exactly what we all needed. Thank you for the amazing experience!
The Molsbee Tribe
June 22
We had a great trip! Thank you!
Kelsey, Jesse, Luke, Shaina, Khloe, & Chase
Thanks for another great time! Everything was great and everyone enjoyed their stay. It was a great time to get away and relax during these uncertain times. We hope to be back again!
The M. G. & D. Families
July 17-20
Dear Harwood family and staff. How can we thank you enough at this difficult time in the world, to welcome us into your amazing lodge. We feel truly blessed to have found you. The Lodge is so charming and full of whimsical character. It has all the comforts of home with a few differences. We would never expect a visit from a zebra or wildebeest. As animal lovers, we were so delighted to see the variety of exotic animals. We also watch the baby birds in the small nest on the porch and of course the hummingbirds! We were only here three days but could have stayed a month. Once our daughters feel safer in the world, we will definitely come back with our family. Thank you again for a time we will always remember and want to experience again. Your hospitality was much needed. God bless you and keep you safe.
Doug & Debbie Schultz (Richmond, Tx) Russel & Linda too.
April 28
Wonderful relaxing spot with great open views. Very pleased. Best part was how well the house accommodated my very large group. Large well-appointed kitchen, large dining area and open outside patio made for a great experience.
T.M. Family,
Corpus Christi, TX.
May
Driving through the front gate gives the impression of privacy, however as we continued on through the ranch we were very impressed by the views and different species of animals. Being able to hike our own private trails was a nice feature and really set the mood for relaxation in nature. Waking up in the morning it was awesome to see different animals grazing by the house and were close enough to get great pictures! If you are wanting to float the Frio, we found it to be conveniently close (maybe a 10 minute ride). Overall this guest house was worth the experience and was the vacation we needed!
K.S. Family,
College Station, TX.
March
Even though it was just a 5-10 minute drive into Leakey, being surrounded by the ranch's tall hills made us feel like we were a thousand miles from the stresses of civilization. The exotic animals we encountered on our hikes, and the quiet solitude, added to the sense of remoteness. What we liked most about the guest house was the many gathering places, whether we were on the porch, congregating in the large kitchen, or just relaxing in the living room, we always had a place for family or even private conversations. Can't wait to go back!
D.B. Family,
Denton, TX.
November
The views from the house are beautiful! You can spend hours on the large porch taking it all in. It's also just minutes from the Frio river making floating the river very convenient. Always a great time staying in this house!
C.S.,
Jarrell, TX.
April
If you are looking for a great place to unwind, then Circle H Ranch is the place! The owners, Jenn and John were very personable and made us feel right at home.
The G Family
Seguin, TX.
March
This rental is perfect if you like to get away from the crowd but still be within minutes of the hot-spots in the area. It was great to tube the Frio and see all of the folks in the water...but it was really nice to retreat back to the secluded location of the "guest house". One of the more enjoyable aspects of our stay was "kicking back" on their large deck area. Had our early morning coffee out there (and a few evening beverages). And lots to see from that vantage point... we saw a variety of different exotic animals grazing and the mountain side directly in front of deck. Wish I would have kept a listing of the critters and different birds we saw... take your binoculars. They also had a hiking path/road to the top of one of the mountains. Once you make the hike (a moderate effort for seasoned folks like us)...the view is simply spectacular. We had a picnic lunch "on-top". If you are a fan of the Texas Hill Country...I would definitely recommend this as a stop. And the ranch folks are a nice bunch too.... very helpful.
C.N. Family,
Cornhill, TX.
September