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There are certain nights in a small town that just feel special. For me, Big Star Texas Night is one of them. Every year, I look forward to pulling on my boots, heading to historic La Bahia Hall, sitting down with friends, listening to great Texas music and dancing the night away. It's just a truly Texas night. I love being in the historic La Bahia Turn Verein Hall watching couples dance. It is especially sweet to see little girls dancing with their Daddy. It is a traditio

I went roller skating this weekend for the first time in a long time. And I was nervous. Which is strange, because I used to do things like ride a Harley without giving it much thought. But I also broke my arm roller skating in my living room years ago, and apparently middle-aged me remembers that much more clearly than younger me would have. It made me wonder: When did I become so worried about getting hurt? I've reinvented myself so many times I actually wrote the journal,

Until recently, I had never stood in an open field surrounded by horses. Not once. So when I arrived at JW Horsemanship for another stop in my 100 Experiences experiment, I was excited—but I was also a little nervous. Maybe “fear” isn't quite the right word. It was more like extreme respect mixed with absolutely no idea what I was doing. Horses are BIG. When you've only admired them from the other side of a fence, being in a field with several of them walking freely around yo

What if the best reason to visit a small town isn’t something you can see? What if it’s something you can do? That question has turned into a little experiment of mine. Actually, maybe not so little. The 100 Experiences Rural Experiment I’m Tiffany. I live in a town of about 300 people, and I’m on a mission to convince you that some of the best vacations happen in places you’ve never heard of. And now I’m taking that mission one step further. I’m looking for 100 things you ca

Spending time with my grandkids reminds me how complicated we adults make life. We worry about what we’re wearing. We wonder if we fit in. We research where we’re supposed to go, what we’re supposed to order, and what everyone else is doing. Kids? They just show up. And lately I’ve been thinking that maybe they know a thing or two about how we should travel—especially if the goal is to experience a place instead of simply visit it. 1. Talk to People. Kids Do. Take my grandkid

I set big dreams, have high expectations of myself and others. I am a true Aries with the need to take action on the visions I have. As I prepared for my vacation, facing twelve days away from building my dream, I wrote in my planner, “Letting go and trusting God.” Let it go My friends and I recently set sail on an epic Catamaran vacation in the British Virgin Islands. You can see all the fun we had by checking out my Instagram REELS. When we landed in Tortolla, God remind

If you've been following along lately, you may have noticed that life has been a little... full. Burton & Beyond is beginning to take shape. New hosts are joining. New experiences are being added. The Journal is growing with stories from people who make our community so special. Flown The Coop Stays is welcoming guests. Destination Burton continues working to shine a light on everything our little town has to offer. On paper, this seems like the worst possible time for taking

For a while, it felt like I was wearing a lot of different hats. But lately, I’ve realized they’re not separate at all. For years, I've loved welcoming people. It started with opening the doors to our own vacation rental. I discovered there is something incredibly rewarding about creating a place where people can slow down, reconnect, and make memories they'll carry home with them. That passion grew into Flown The Coop Stays, where I now help other property owners create exce

Unplug in a quaint vintage cottage It's hard to believe we're already halfway through the year. For many business owners, July is the time to pull out the business plan, review goals, look at the numbers, and ask the hard questions. Am I where I thought I'd be? What's working? What needs to change? Most of us try to answer those questions sitting at the same desk where we've spent the last six months solving problems. The same computer. The same inbox. The same interruptions.

If you've lived in Texas for any length of time, you've probably heard someone say, "It's not the heat, it's the humidity." Well...it's definitely both. This is the season when your glasses fog up the minute you step outside, your iced tea sweats faster than you do, and a trip to the mailbox feels like cardio. But hiding inside until October isn't the answer either. Don't put off that little getaway because you think it'll be too hot. Burton offers the kind of sweet escape wh

I've been an empty nester for about 16 years (don't quote me on that—it could be more or less). Activities for kiddos aren't exactly my specialty these days... until my grandkids come to visit. When they spent a week with us in April, I was pleasantly surprised by how many memories we could make right here in our little rural community. To be honest, we barely had to leave our own piece of heaven to keep them busy. I had plenty of help feeding the chickens and cutting flowers

When I first told my friends in Houston Heights that I was moving to Burton, Texas, the response was almost immediate: "You'll be bored." At the time, I understood the question. Burton is a town of just a few hundred people. There are no traffic jams, no endless rows of restaurants, and no packed event calendars competing for your attention every hour of the day. So it seems at first glance. But here I am, eleven years later, still finding my calendar full of possibilities.

This morning was a rare gift for late May in Texas. A soft 70-degree breeze drifted through the garden while the sun slowly climbed above the Burton water tower. The flowers seemed happier. The birds sounded less hurried. Even the air itself felt gentler somehow. I wandered outside to inspect the garden and began what Southerners lovingly call “piddling.” Training the tomato, peppers, cucumber and green beans to climb in their designated locations. Clipping herbs and various

They had anticipated their weekend of live music for months — the reason for the stay, the anchor for everything else they had planned. And then the weather rolled in. Rain. Steady, stubborn, not-going-anywhere rain. The kind that cancels plans and leaves you wondering what now.

There’s an important difference between entertaining and hospitality, and understanding that difference can completely change the way we host others.

Ready to Experience Hospitality That Feels Like Home? If you’re a rural property owner ready for peace of mind — or a guest seeking a stay that reconnects you with what matters — Flown The Coop Stays is here to welcome you.