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Knolle Farm and Ranch
Bed, Barn & Breakfast

Sandia, Texas
(Corpus Christi Area)

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Knolle Farm & Ranch, is a world unique to South Texas. A compound surrounded by white fences and horse paddocks, it boasts lush green lawns, well-kept flowerbeds, and rose and vegetable gardens.

Somewhat like the English countryside, somewhat like the South of France, definitely reminiscent of Caribbean style, it is specifically not South Texas rustic "ranch" style.

A working South Texas cattle ranch.

Our home and barn were the heart of Knolle Jersey Farms - "The World's Largest Jersey Herd" for three generations. Situated 30 miles West of Corpus Christi, in the lush Nueces River Valley, our towering oaks provided a backdrop for many years of Boy Scout Jamborees, and our barn opened wide for bus loads of school children, who viewed the gentle Jersey being milked and fed.

The years have changed, the children are grown and Texas beef cattle now graze our pastures. But, the spirit of hospitality and the desire to share God's bounty has not changed; therefore, we have again opened our doors and welcome you to share the genteel way of life in the quaint cottages that were a part of the original dairy barn and headquarters.

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The Main Guest House consists of three bedrooms (1 master bedroom with king size bed, 2 rooms with twin beds in each and fold out sofa), large living and dining rooms, fully-equipped kitchen, bath, and enclosed patio.

Price $210.00/night for
two bedrooms and one bath; $295.00/night for
three bedrooms and one bath.

Down comforters, fine linens, and down pillows assure you of dream-filled slumber.

The Doghouse is a tiny secluded hideaway, with one double bed and bath. Ralph Lauren would envy the putty-colored walls, houndstooth wallpaper, dark green accents, and romantic softly lit paintings, carrying out the hunt motif.

This room, compact as it is, has all the amenities normally provided here. A lovely antique baker's rack in the bath holds a coffee maker, cups, and linen napkins. A tiny icebox is stocked with juice, bottled water, milk, and as always breakfast is delivered to your room.

$80 nightly

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Our versatile staff is here to meet your every need, from providing great food for 2-100 persons, to guiding a world class hunt or your favorite outdoor activity.

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The "Casita" consists of one bedroom, with a king size bed, entrance hall, bath with footed tub and shower, and a small living room and kitchen area. A large covered back porch, outside French doors, provides ample room for barbequing, or just soaking up the fabulous view and prevailing breeze.

Price: $135 nightly

To say that mealtime is important in our household is an understatement - it is the high point of our day!

Life in the country has some unique differences from "city life." One of the biggest of these is the absence of "fast food" restaurants; therefore, most meals are prepared at home. Meals have been a time for us to gather together, sometimes for hours, laughing and talking. Guests are always welcome, as the table just seems to grow.

EQUESTRIAN ACTIVITIES
Horses are a way of life here at Knolle Farm and
Ranch. We depend on them to round up, work our
cattle, check fences, and be our best friends!
Your horses are particularly welcome here; (please don't forget your Coggins papers). Also, we can provide horses for our guests, at an extra charge, (experienced riders only, please!). Please let us know when you book your reservation if you will need a mount.

HUNTING AND SPORTING CLAYS
We offer to our guests the chance to share in a
well-planned hunt, be it duck, geese, sandhill crane, or a more relaxed afternoon dove hunt. We have recently added a marvelous, professionally designed "sporting clay" course. Situated as it is in the large oaks below our headquarters, on the edge of our waterfowl sanctuary, these trees house remote controlled throwers that allow for year round practice for shooting and our varied types of hunting. The natural environment presents a unique set of challenges for the novice or the advanced shooter.

~Special Events~

Family reunions, weddings, small corporate groups, and tours are our specialty, with facilities to take care of your group, be it rain or shine. Our grounds, picnic areas, and river property provide the perfect settings for special occasions, and our large recreation room provides a "back-up" facility if the weather turns bad.

Knolle Farm and Ranch is, above all things, a working South Texas cattle ranch - a commercial "cow-calf" operation. Although we were originally a renowned dairy farm, we now devote our energies to raising high quality beef cattle. With a mother cow herd of approximately 500 head, we strive to produce uniform loads of calves, which fit in high quality carcass "niches". Our calves are all Red Angus sired, "backgrounded" here on the ranch, and sold on video.

Our guests are welcome to view our cattle and participate in cattle round-ups and special "work weekends".

A world unique to South Texas - guest ranch with accommodations for the outdoor enthusiast.

Knolle Farm and Ranch
Bed and Breakfast

Rt 1, Box 81 - Farm Road 70
Sandia, Texas 78387
(361) 547-2546
Fax: (361) 547-3934
Email: knollefarm@the-I.net
Innkeeper: Beth Knolle
   Homepage:  www.knolle.com

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