Lodge in Woods, an der I-20, östlich von Dallas in der Nähe von Canton, Tyler & Edom

Dragonhead Retreat is a labor of love for innkeepers; Jeffrey Lee Basehore, Architect, & Kathy Holdway married for over 28+years. It blends their strengths and dreams, personally and professionally, designed to be energy efficient, with "Nature and Art at Every Turn."

“I always wanted to live in a treehouse!” is Jeff’s response when Retreat guests comment that it feels like they are on top the trees.

Professionally speaking:
Kathy is a community leader & Entrepreneur with over 35+ years of training/ empowering leaders and building the capacity of nonprofit agencies. She is the founder of A Circle of Ten, Inc is a nonprofit building capacity of leaders to improve the quality of life in their community. It's a Network for Collaboration and Teaching Community Organizing, Program Development & Grant Writing as a Process, since 1996. C10 offers monthly 3-day grant writing seminars on-site. It’s common for Dragonhead guests to return to the Retreat for professional development.

Jeffrey, an Architect with 35 years specializing in energy-efficient design, technologies, and construction of homes, churches, and businesses, is renowned for his artistry in creating beautiful structures. Dragonhead Retreat exemplifies this.

Both are active in their community and volunteer with Edom artists bringing Art to Life. As well as nonprofit Veteran and performance efforts working to increase artist and business opportunities in the area.

ENJOY Art & Nature at Every Turn with 26+ Artists' creations showcased inside & outside the rental.
From the Retreat point of view: Hospitality comes easily to the innkeepers! Kathy puts folks at ease with her humor and storytelling. Jeffrey Lee’s calm spirit and good nature ensure every guest's comfort. Their songs and music bring harmony. Both were raised in large families where “everyone was welcome at the table. They kept that tradition going with daughters Faith, Alex, and Jessi with monthly gatherings bringing multi-generational, diverse folks together for jam sessions, food, laughter, and friendship. Joy in harmony: Retreat guests frequently make a point to drop by Edom for Tuesday night jam sessions and/or April, June, Oct, or Nov Artisan Trails or Festivals to hear the Innkeepers sing/harmonize and play instruments with friends. Guests often request on-site jam sessions to highlight their stay. Dragonhead Retreat has hosted multigenerational family, friends & business get-a-ways on 25 wooded acres in NE Texas, since 2008.

+ Complimentary S'more Kit with Marshmallows, Hershey Bars, Graham Crackers long forks, lighter & free firewood. Fun for all ages.
+ Scavenger hunt for Kids! Set time for 20 minutes of fun ending with healthy snacks or a prize. You must request, a set time with Ms. Kathy at Check-in.
+ Meadow; fire circle, hammocks, 2 picnic areas, porch swing, bench, and large oak tree!
+ Innkeepers live onsite, tho secluded, are available to address comfort, security, or maintenance questions.