About

Enjoy quite walks, rolling vistas, abundant wildflowers, and peaceful countryside at the Rocking Horse Retreat. Located 10-15 minutes to Roundtop, Brenham, Burton, Carmine, Ledbetter, an hour from Houston, college station and Austin. Check the local Chamber of Commerce websites for Events such as the Burton Cotton Gin Festival in April, Roundtop Antique Markets March-April and October. July 4th & Christmas Parades in Roundtop and Brenham. • The Log Cabin combines elegance with the rustic charm of an authentic log cabin. 1 queen bed and bath downstairs and 1 king bed/loft upstairs. Full kitchen, dining and living room. • The Arizona Room has 2 queen beds, full bath & kitchenette. • The Texas Room has 1 king bed, full bath & kitchenette.

Rocking Horse Retreat is an owner managed 57 acre recreational farm with live animals, fresh garden vegetables, fruit trees, and a large pond for your perfect country get away. The location is convenient just off main highway 290 connecting Houston and Austin, close to JW’s steakhouse, and only 9 miles from Round Top square on 237, or about 22 miles to downtown Brenham on 290.

We have recently completed updating and refurnishing all our cabins to increase comfort of our guests. Besides outfitting with new shower (in Main Log Cabin only) and water treatment (all cabins), all cabins now have standard DirectTV and wireless internet. All cabins have received new beddings and some upgraded with flatscreen and leather furniture.