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Peaceful relaxation awaits after a long day of shopping at the various Greater Round Top area venues and stores.
About Cardinal Ridge Ranch
Our Heritage
Cardinal Ridge Ranch is located just minutes south of the Greater Round Top area making it an ideal location for lodging during the multiple antiques shows, special events and just get-away weekends for groups up to as many as 15 people.
Room Layout
Capturing the Beauty of the Ranch
Experience the Cardinal Ridge Ranch Difference
The Story of the Stars!
The presence of colored stars on barns and homes is rooted in German folklore from long ago. While my personal heritage is from the Czech and Slovak regions of Eastern Europe, my Great-Great Grandfather lost an arm and a leg while fighting in the Prussian Army. Not wanting his sons to get drafted into that army, he emigrated to the US in the mid-1800’s to give them a better opportunity in life. I have a copy of my Great-Grandfather’s naturalization papers from 1893 where he had to “dis-avow allegiance” to the Prussian Emperor!
Heritage
Cardinal Ridge Ranch is located just 9 miles west of the oldest German community in Texas – the town of Industry – which was founded in 1831. We are also 3 miles east of one of the oldest Czech communities in the state – Fayetteville. Indeed, the German and Czech heritages run deep through the area and Fayetteville is home to Lodge #1 of the SPJST. Official records indicate that SPJST (Slovanska Podporujici Jednota Statu Texas) started operations on July 1, 1897, with 866 members and 25 charter lodges. SPJST received its state charter on August 12, 1897.
SPJST’s first base of operations was located here in Fayetteville. The central figure in administering the affairs of the Society, Secretary J.R. Kubena who is known as the “Daddy of the SPJST,” had his business located in Fayetteville. Until his death in 1938, Kubena administered the affairs of SPJST out of a single room in his general store. That building still stands and now hosts the Red & White Gallery on the square there.
Symbolism
The symbolism of the different colors for stars on the buildings of the countryside can be found in the hopes and dreams that the association might bestow upon the inhabitants, and these are reflected in the stars placed across the façade here at Cardinal Ridge Ranch!
In no particular order, the colors each represent the following:
Green – Fertility of the earth and family
Blue/Black – Protection for all who enter
White – Purity of soul and spirit
Violet/Purple – All things Holy
Brown – Friendship and Strength
Red – Emotion and passion - like I have for my Houston Cougars! (Okay … I made that last part up!)
Our Hope for You
So, as you visit and experience the hospitality of Cardinal Ridge Ranch, the hope is that you leave with a little bit of each colored star for your life!
Contact Us
Have a question or want to place a booking reservation? Contact us through phone, email, or our online form. Our friendly and knowledgeable team is always happy to assist you.
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Welcome to Cardinal Ridge Ranch
The "Guest House" stands as the focal point for CRR and the rental INCLUDES the Great Room, Le Bistro, Full Kitchen, Screened Porch and BOTH the Snowdrops and Sunflower Bedrooms.
Reservations
Bookings
Because the reservations during the special events and scheduled antiques shows involves access to multiple rooms here at Cardinal Ridge Ranch, reservations are ONLY accepted by way of direct communications via email to KH@KevinHromas.com or through the Contact Us button below.
Watch Party Weekends
When your favorite sports team is on the road but you still enjoy the gathering of friends and fellow fans, Cardinal Ridge Ranch is the perfect gathering area to host a week-end of viewing on the 3 big-screen TVs across the end wall of the Great Room ... or gather the gang around the poker table for a friendly game of Texas Hold-'em!
Family Reunions
With accommodations for up to 15 people overnight and plenty of room for day-visitors, Cardinal Ridge Ranch is the perfect gathering spot for your family reunion. The full kitchen, multiple dining tables in Le Bistro, propane BBQ pit out in the screened porch, large game table, plenty of restrooms and theater seating in multiple couches in the Great Room means that your reunion will be comfortable for ALL!
Special Events
Cardinal Ridge Ranch is available for small weddings or other special events. For outdoor weddings, the courtyard offers an expansive central concreted area that allows for placement of special temporary structures with covered seating available along the porches that wrap around the courtyard. The size of the Great Room allows for the possibility of inclement weather and can provide for moving the services inside if needed.