Monetize Your Hobby Farm For homesteaders, a hobby farm is often a labor of love, but it also holds the potential to generate meaningful income. Whether you’re growing crops, raising livestock, or crafting homemade goods, there are countless opportunities to turn your passion for sustainable living into a profitable venture. By exploring creative strategies and…
Staycation in a Cabin Near Me
Looking for a Staycation in a Cabin or Home Near You? By 2023, travel was finally returning to a sense of normal, and many people were eager to get out and explore again. Then the economy shifted, costs rose, and by 2024–2025, household budgets felt even more squeezed. As a result, staycations have become increasingly…
River, Trails & Wildlife at Scurlock Farms | Texas Hill Country Adventure
Experience the best of the Texas Hill Country at Scurlock Farms, where riverfront trails, abundant wildlife, and hands-on farm experiences await on 172 scenic acres. Whether you’re seeking hiking, birding, family-friendly fun, or peaceful sunsets, our working farm offers something for every nature lover and guest — the perfect staycation or farm getaway. Explore Riverfront…
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?! A hint: a group is called a surfeit…
Discover Your Inner Farm Kid
Want to discover your inner farm kid? Visit us at Scurlock Farms in one of our two Airbnb rentals to discover your inner farm kid, or get back in touch with the farm kid you used to be! Did you grow up in a rural area, or did you live in a town or city? …
Entertaining, Laughable Chickens
Whoever would have thought that common chickens could be so laughable and entertaining?! I have four “flocks” that make up the total flock. Friends from church gave us 3 Seabright Bantams – one rooster and two hens. They are beautifully colored chickens with copper feathers with black highlights. If I ever need 1/2 of an…
Great Horned Owl Up Close and Personal
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! When giving tours guests in the evening we frequently flush one out in the pecan orchard…
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…
Top 10 Questions from guests
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. These are the top 10 questions I get from guests. Can you guess the number one question…
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…
