My wife and I like to get away for short trips.
Recently we visited Lake Sam Rayburn in the east Texas Pineywoods.
We visited a 1901 restored boutique hotel in Jasper.
The hotel is very lovely and the hostess is very gracious
The Swann is within walking distance of several art galleries, outdoor murals, and quaint shops.

We highly recommend the Swann as a gathering place for friends and family to relax and slow down.

The Swann Hotel is a restored 1901 Victorian wood structure hotel, that has been completely renovated with pleasing colors and comfortable period furnishings.

As you approach the front porch entrance , you notice the quaint wicker rockers and porch swing with an adorable bronze fountain as the centerpiece beckoning you to rock the afternoon away.

The rooms are very comfortable, and the full breakfast is a true gourmets delight,being a fisherman I was provided a nice sack lunch full of goodies since I was going to miss the wonderful breakfast my wife would have later in the morning. I thought this was very thoughtful of the innkeeper.

My wife enjoyed the on-site clothing and jewelry shop and also walked down to the Milam Street Art Gallery for a coffee later in the morning.

Mary and her daugthers:Scarlett and Sarah are very gracious and helpful.

I would definitely recommend this well kept secret to all our friends, thanks to the Jasper Chamber of Commerce for recommending the Swann.
It is only about 2 hours from Houston and it is minutes from Lake Sam Rayburn and Martin Dies State Park.

This is a very family-friendly establishment. The innkeeper and family are very hospitable and welcoming. There are a lot of little thoughtful touches in each room, from popcorn and bottled water, to fresh picked flowers from the front yard. As my husband was up and out early to fish and didn't participate in the breakfast part, they graciously packed him a lovely lunch. The innkeeper had a variety of suggestions for local activities and made some phone calls for me. The children and I enjoyed spending a good part of the afternoon sitting on the front porch. Be sure to meet the cats, Samanth and Clover and the the dog, Penny!