"Our Life is Frittered Away by Details. Simplify, Simplify"
-Henry David Thoreau-
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Our Family operates 2 agricultural enterprises in the sandy soils and "Piney Woods" just outside of Mineola in East Texas.
Beautiful East Texas sunset at the lake
We love East Texas! While only about an hour East of Dallas, it's an entirely different world both in topography and lifestyle. Rolling hills, deep sandy soils, cold springs and many lakes come together to make this area refreshing from the concrete of "Big D". We believe in a healthy life balance and appreciate both city and country living.
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Pine Hill Ranch 50 years of growth
PineHill Ranch has deep roots to Vic's wife Cynthia and her family. Originally a cattle ranch, pine tree farm and recreational property, it then became the retirement homestead for her parents. The traditions have continued with the new generation. Vic, Cynthia and their sons are the stewarts to the land and Pine Hill Ranch is now one of Texas's top Black Hereford Breeders. (www.blackherefords.com) We also sell USDA inspected Black Hereford Beef. See our "What's Growing" tab above for information on purchasing some. The ranch also continues to raise and harvest both Loblolly and Slash pine trees.
Friends frequent the property on weekends and each year PineHill Ranch hosts a large Dallas Boy Scout Troop camping trip where Vic teaches the forestry merit badge. PineHill Ranch is an important part of the family's long term plans and helps to ease the stresses of big city living. |
 A beautiful Red Ear Sunfish from one of our ponds  Registered Black Hereford Bull 
Summer fun in a spring fed pond!
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The Cottage at Homestead Farms Vacation Rental
Homestead Cottage
Homestead Farms is a 58 acre tract that was formerly the homestead of the first individual in the East Texas area to study and document area insects, terrain and wildlife. The Cottage and surrounding structures are constructed completely with recycled materials from the late 1800's and turn-of-the century structures from the immediate area. Homestead Cottage has undergone a massive renovation and is now available as vacation rental. Guests to the Cottage love the relaxing and authentic "country living" experience when they stay with us. The Cottage is alongside a small lake that is stocked with fish. There are 3 ponds on the property also. Read more about the properties history on our blog pages by Clicking Here or for information on renting the Cottage Click Here to see more photos and details.
 Kitchen walls and ceiling are beadboard and decorated with artifacts from early east Texas farm living. |
 Master Bedroom |
