The 25th Annual Stillwell Ranch Trailride officially begins on February 11, but the riders have already begun to arrive.  Soon the place will be teeming with riders, horses, mules, and campers.  The smells from Wally’s famous chuckwagon will waft throughout the campground.  Old friends will greet one another, and new friendships will be established.  The BBQ/dance is scheduled for Monday, February 13.  Come on and join the fun!

The Whitfords have arrived and the music has started.  Come and join in the fun six days a week, including Saturday night dances and Sunday morning gospel music.  Listen to vintage country music as well as western tunes and “Nan’s Burritos”, a local favorite.  Whether you are dancing, singing along, or just tappin’your foot, you can enjoy this music through the end of March.

We now have 3 new rentals for folks who don’t have an RV. Each has room for up to 4 adults. Call us at 432.376.2244 for information on availability and rates!

Well,  here it is the middle of July.  We have had some very nice rains and I might say it is looking “BEAUTIFUL”.  It is so green it almost hurts your eyes to look at the hills across from the store.

’till next time,

happy trails,

Nan

“We found Hallie holding court at the Stillwell Store, always welcoming, friendly to all, accommodating the curious among us with any one of the many anecdotes that she seemed to effortlessly recall from a library full of experiences she had acquired during her rather full life at the ranch along the Maravillas.” — Derek Carroll

Please read the rest of Getting to Know Hallie Stillwell by Derek Carroll.  Derek is our friend who created a documentary film about Hallie titled Recollections of a Pioneer.  You can order a copy at Javelina Waltz or just come by the Stillwell Store and buy yourself a copy.

Recollections of a Pioneer

IT’S GREEN OUT HERE. RIO GRAND VILLAGE IS CLOSED UNTIL THE WATER GOES DOWN. WATER LEVEL AT ANDY’S WAS 28 FT. YESTERDAY