Tips to Beat the Summer Heat!

It is hot! There is no other way to describe it. Summer came early this year, and I feel like we have been cheated out of spring. Especially since we had to endure such a cold and wet winter. I promised myself back in January that I would not complain about the heat this summer but...

The Dallas Morning News printed a story recently titled "8 Ways to Beat the Summer Heat". Well here is my own version but with a Jefferson twist.

• Cool down with some Blue Bell Ice Cream or a Root Beer Float at the Jefferson General Store. Nothing will cool you off faster or make you feel like a kid quicker.


• Go swimming at the Lake O' the Pines. This lake is known for it's beauty and great fishing. There are also some great beaches around the dam. On these hot summer days, a quick dip in an old fashioned swimming hole will do just the thing in cooling you down.


• Take a boat ride down the Big Cypress Bayou or Caddo Lake. The amazing scenery and the comfortable breeze coming off of the water will cool you off in a hurry. Both the Bayou Tours and the Caddo Lake tours leave daily at 10am, 12pm, 2pm, and 4pm.


• Grab a frozen Margarita at Auntie Skinners. Once you cooled off with your frozen refreshment, you can go about your outdoor adventures again.


• Enjoy a cold beer or a glass of wine in the patio at Glory Dayz. This retro 50's diner is cool and it is cool.


• Go hunting for ghosts...at night. The temperatures drop at night so the dark is the perfect time to go looking for some of Jefferson's friendly spirits.


• Take a train ride. Feel the breeze as it rustles through your hair and cools you down. The Historic Jefferson Railway has tours at 2.30pm, 4.30 pm and a the ghost train leaves at 9pm.


• Stay at the Carriage House. No need to wonder or worry about your A/C here. All of our units have recently been serviced so that they are operating at the peak of their performance. We also have guest fridge that is stocked with cold sodas and water.

So you see, there really is no reason to complain about the heat this summer and now you have eight good reasons to come to Jefferson.

Pet Friendly Bed and Breakfast

Did you know that the Carriage House is a pet friendly bed and breakfast. It is! So if you can't leave your best friend behind when you take your summer vacation, come stay with Dixie at the Carriage House.

There is a $50 non-refundable pet deposit which is still cheaper than boarding your furry friend. All we ask while you are here is to have fun and clean up after your pet. Most types of pets are welcome but call if you are unsure.

You and your four legged friend can stay in any of the rooms located in the carriage house behind the main house. Dixie gets to keep the main house to herself. So when making your reservation, look for availability in the Ruth Lester Room, Allen Urquhart Room, Diamond Bessie Room, Ladybird Cottage, or the Jay Gould Room. In fact, most of our furry guests prefer the Jay Gould room since it has it's own yard.

If you have any questions about our pet policy or need any assistance please give us a call at 1-866-785-0192. We look forward to seeing you and your best friend this summer!