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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.