Many avid bird watchers have stayed with us at Scurlock Farms. They have visited to see as many birds of Williamson County as possible. 2/3 of all birds seen in Texas are seen in Williamson County. We are located in the beautiful Texas Hill Country, and so far, all guests staying at the farm have…
Scurlock Farms Featured in Texas Parks & Wildlife Magazine
Scurlock Farms Featured in Texas Parks & Wildlife Magazine In March I received a direct booking for a weekend in May for the Palette Pad via my farm website, https://scurlockfarms.com. This is part of the message Melissa Gaskill sent when she made the reservation: I am visiting to write a travel article about Georgetown for…
Work From Home in Rural Cabin on 172 Acres with River Frontage
Would you like to work from home in a rural cabin on 172 acres with river frontage? The work scene changed drastically in 2020 due to Covid-19. Many workers found themselves forccd to work from home due to mandates from their cities, counties, or states. The results really surprised everyone! It was found that production…
Staycation in a Cabin Near My Home
Looking for a Staycation Near You? 2020 has turned into a REALLY weird year for everyone! It has affected all of us. I have had to cancel all reservations from the first week in March through August, and I gave full refunds to all guests. I have totally missed having guests at Scurlock Farms and…
Ask Me Anything: 10 Questions About Farm Stays
Have you ever considered staying in a rural location, or on an actual farm while on a trip? Have you hesitated to because you were not sure what to expect? In this post Ask Me Anything: 10 Questions About Farm Stays, I hope I answer most of your questions and help you make an…
Do You Have a Problem With Snakes at Scurlock Farms?
Can you guess the number one question I get from guests? I love giving tours of the farm to my guests in a Polaris. The tours range anywhere from 3o minutes to 2 hours, depending on the guests. The number one question I get while giving tours is “Do you have a problem with snakes?”,…
Attack of the City Mouse and “Wiley” Coyote
A Funny Mouse Tale: A Canadian family spent three winter months in Indian Bluff at Scurlock Farms through the end of March. I was out working in the garden when Tom and his mom, Pattie, passed by on their way into town for lunch. They stopped to tell me a very funny story about their…
Egg Eating Chicken Snake Terrorizes Hens
Today Dan and I were part of a life and death event on the farm with a chicken snake. We returned home from running errands and checked the three areas where our hens like to lay their eggs. One is in a large flower pot near the front door, behind two Devil’s Trumpet plants. I…
Baby Skunks are Also Known as a Kit
Do you know what baby skunks are called? Baby skunks are also known as a kit. They have their white stripe when they are born and the baby skunks are really cute. I bet you can’t think of wild animals that look like a waving black and white flag when walking together as a family!…
Great Horned Owl
Have you ever seen a great horned owl up close and personal? The Great Horned Owl is largely nocturnal so they can be difficult to spot. Come to Scurlock Farms and I will find one for you to see! We know of three pairs of great horned owls that are nesting on Scurlock Farms in…
