Wednesday, April 06, 2011

Rachel's Prairie Ranch

Since my last post eluded to visiting Rachel Ashwell's beautiful Prairie Ranch in Round Top Texas I thought I'd go ahead and start off my show posts with this one. Rachel had had a dinner party on the Monday before the shows started and had invited several to attend.  I was so bummed that I couldn't attend since I was still working before the shows started, but then her assistant Jaime stopped by my booth at Zapp Hall and exclusively invited me and a couple of friends to come and tour the Ranch. I couldn't hardly contain my excitement of being able to see it.

The Ranch was just beautiful.  At every turn there was such beauty and romantic touches, all Rachel's style. There was a serenity and peacefulness to the Ranch that was just so calming.  I could see myself being locked away here and never wanting to leave.

The colors she choose and the pieces she used in the various cottages was just perfect.  Take a look for yourself:

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The back of the main house:

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Going into one of the cottages:

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A garden cottage located on the property:

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Here's another cute place they are working on:

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What a beautiful view:

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The gardens were just beautiful:

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Here's another place you can rent on The Ranch:

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Let's go inside one of the cottages:

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Doesn't it look so inviting!

As you head out you see this beautiful view:

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So peaceful.

These are just some of the many chandeliars that are at The Prairie:

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Look at the beautiful blue colors:

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A place where you can sit back and really enjoy your meal:

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It was so big and roomy.

Here's another view of the kitchen/dining area for the guests:

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I took about 80 pictures of Rachel's ranch and I just couldn't get over just how beautiful it was. Vintage inspired wallpaper and paint colors were used all throughout the rooms in the main house and cottages.  I had the opportunity to invite a few friends to go with me and tour the place.

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Thanks Theresa and Christie for going along with me. 

They are planning on moving a wonderful old house that they will turn into a store, hopefully to be opened by the Fall Antique Shows.  I hope if you get a chance to visit The Prairie that you will do so. It was just magical!!  

Thanks again Jaime and Rachel for allowing us a tour of such a beautiful place.

I'm linking up with Kathleen for this post so be sure and stop over and see all the other participants for White Wednesday.

33 comments:

  1. I was really looking forward to your tour today. How many cottages are there for rent at the Prairie Ranch? Which one was your favorite? I would love to go there in the fall and finally meet all of you girls and now seeing this beautiful place makes me want to even more.

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  2. My goodness! What a treat this must have been! I would have loved to have been there with you.. I really enjoy Rachels style..especially the new Prairie style .. it is so relaxed and comfortable .. I am working hard at creating that same feeling with the things we do ..Glad that Christie and Tot got to join you .. I know Christie was probably dying inside .. What a treat! So sorry I missed this time, but we are thinking about trying to get into the Marburger artisan tent for the fall .. if it doesn't conflict with An Affair of the Heart ib OKC ..
    love ya' Troy

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  3. BE STILL my pounding heart ... throb throb throb!

    I'll be a good girl and TRY to not covet

    let's chat
    it's been a long while

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  4. That sure looks like a place I would like to visit. The pictures are awesome ~ Thanks for sharing!
    Prim Blessings!
    Robin

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  5. I'm so glad you shared pictures! I was dying to see the place. It's beautiful!

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  6. WOW! What a fun opportunity!
    This is amazing and sooo..Prairiefide Rachel...love it.
    I hope you get rested after the show and enjoy the two new dovies at home..(speaking of-how is the home search coming?)
    Thanks for your generosity in sharing like you do T...deb

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  7. WOW! This is wonderful and so Prairie-fied Rachel! Love it..
    Enjoy your two dovies..and being home after the show..speaking of?
    How is the new house search coming?
    Thanks for sharing so much T...deb

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  8. I'm so very happy for you. I was trying to make your pixs bigger so I could see the stuff better! I have known Rachel for a long time, since the early days. And out of all the people I know, she is a first class hard working woman who is very special. Thanks for the photos.

    Take care, Sue

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  9. Oh Theresa,
    It is absolutely so lovely! What a wonderful treat for you to visit! Your photos are just beautiful!
    Hope you have a wonderful day.
    Sincerely,
    Melinda

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  10. Yay! Yay! Yay for you, Theresa!! Still have not met you but so, so happy for you! I was sick and only made it over one day for Marburger - nothing else. I am hopeful for the fall. What a treat and honor for you and your friends - I'll bet you are still so excited. Happy spring! Ann

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  11. Wow! That was so much fun! And Rachel was so sweet!
    Theresa
    tot

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  12. You stop making me green of envy! LOL! that place is beautiful. Thank you for sharing those pictures with us!
    XXX Ido

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  13. How lucky you got to go and see this wonderful place, Theresa! It looks amazing - thanks for sharing your visit with us.

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  14. Wow, what a lucky ducky you are to get a special tour. NICE!

    Hugs,
    Judy

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  15. Lucky Duck! How awesome to get personally invited to tour that place. It looks amazing and so many great ideas. Thanks so much for sharing the pics!

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  16. How wonderful! Thank you for the tour, I so wish this was an event I could make it to.

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  17. Luck lucky YOU!!!! What a great place...I soooo wish I could have trucked on down to TX for the Spring shows...
    hugs
    Beth

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  18. How fun! Lucky you! Lucky friends! It was fun to meet you last week, your space looked great!
    Susanne.

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  19. Hello... I have only now discovered your blog, it's wonderful! ;o))
    I love old things and old!
    It makes you happy if we do a link exchange?
    Best wishes, *Maristella*.
    (with translator)

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  20. How exciting you got to go Teresa!!! Thank you for the pics!! Next time I come to Texas...you'll have to take me!!!


    Glad you had a great time!!!


    Smiles and hugs,
    Joy~

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  21. You are soooo lucky!!

    Thank you for sharing this wonderful experience with us!!

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  22. Wow, how fun... everything is done right. Really loved the chandeliers and all the cottages. Would love to visit in the fall.
    I am so glad you joined the challenge and I know what you are saying about the thyroid, I am standing on... greater is He that is in me, then in the world... I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me and my thyroid!!!
    Be blessed today
    Rebecca

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  23. This is so cute!!! I am sure you had a blast. I love all of the little houses.
    Have a great weekend.
    Xo,
    E&J

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  24. Lovin' it all, guess Texas is the new hot spot on the map...like it ever wasn't...ha!

    GREEN WITH ENVY!!!

    s

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  25. I really wanted to see this ranch, and I am thrilled you did a tour for us. I love Rachels style and I know it is ever evolving. Loved this post.

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  26. Theresa...you are one lucky girl! How incredibly lovely, just like Rachel!! Was she there to greet you? I'm so happy you got such an amazing treat and had such a wonderful time. Thank you for sharing these amazing pics!
    xx
    Debbie

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  27. Everything Rachel touches is Magically transformed into a Fantasy come to Life! Yes, I could TOTALLY see myself there... they would have trouble getting me to leave *picture me hanging onto table and chair legs as Security tries to drag me out as I attempt to savor one last Magical Moment in the serenity and Beauty of it all... winks*...


    Dawn... The Bohemian

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  28. What a gorgeous place! I'm with you, I can see myself in there and not wanting to leave! I'm so glad that after all of your hard work you and the girls were able to enjoy such a special treat. Thanks for sharing it with us, and I can't wait to see the pics of the party now! I need to go back and look at your slide show now, I was just playing a little catch-up! xoxo

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  29. What great photos... what a great place... she has made it her own.. it'll be a huge success. thanks for sharing the photos of your tour.

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  30. I would love to take a rode trip with my friends and experience these beautiful places for myself.

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  31. WOW THAT IS EXCITING TO VISIT THE PRARIE..I LOVE IT ALL. THANK YOU FOR SHARING WHATA TREAT.YOU TEXAS LADIES HAVE THE BEST STYLE. i JUST LOVE IT ALL! XO LAURA

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  32. Oh Theresa you lucky LUCKY BUGGER....I'm SO GLAD you got this treat....You DESREVED IT Lovey....!!!!!

    THANK YOU for sharing these DIVINE pics....!

    Cheers from Oz,
    Tamarah xxx

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