Your Invitation Awaits:
A Regency-Inspired Retreat for Modern Souls
Step into a slower Saturday, filled with artful hands, meaningful conversation, and shared tea among kindred spirits.
In honor of Jane Austen’s 250th birthday, we’re gathering for modern-day salon time—where history, craft, and connection come to life.
Why you need this day?
You're not looking for a crowd, you're looking for community.
You crave beauty, meaning, & a little magic, but don’t know where to find it.
You want to live the life you dream of, if only for a day.
Everything has been thoughtfully prepared, so you can simply arrive.
There are no panels or performances to sit through.
Instead, we’ve curated a gentle flow of activities designed to encourage conversation, laughter, and shared discovery.
Welcome to
The Ferns
We’re a boutique guesthouse nestled on the Texas prairie, devoted to curating slow, soul-filled days that linger in your memory. Whether it’s crafting in companionable silence or laughing over tea with new friends, we believe joy lives in the gentle moments.
Over the years, we’ve hosted retreats, socials, and creative circles for guests seeking rest, renewal, and a little bit of magic. This Jane Austen gathering is one of our most heartfelt yet—and we can’t wait to share it with you.
What Awaits You
Write, laugh, and linger with kindred spirits
Rediscover playful creativity
Embrace the warmth of a daydream made real
The Morning: Begin with Curiosity
Ease into the day with a country breakfast beneath linen canopies—tea poured, scones warmed, and a surprise letter waiting by your place setting.
From there, we step into the world of 1815, exploring the rituals of Regency dress, decoding the language of flowers, and crafting beauty with our own hands.
The Midday Tea: Where We Toast and Tumble into Story
In the historic parlor, a tea expert leads a ceremonial pour—followed by bubbles, savories, and Austen’s own wit in every bite and reading.
We raise a glass to Jane. Then play, converse, and revel in the kind of lively stillness that only shared story can bring.
The Afternoon: A Return to Romance
Pen a letter with quill and ink, seal it with purpose.
Engage in gentle conversation on affection and expression—then and now.
Create a keepsake inspired by the art of evening preparation: the gowns, the glances, the gathering of one's self for something meaningful.
Twilight Hours in the Garden
As afternoon gives way to golden light, we invite you to step into the garden.
Enjoy light refreshments, lawn games, and open conversation beneath wide skies and soft trees.
Seating is provided throughout the pavilion, terrace, and poolside for continued connection.
Reserve your seat before it’s gone.
Tickets are limited. If this gathering is full, join the waitlist—we'll let you know when the next invitation arrives.
What the Day Looks Like
From morning’s first gathering at 8:30 to the close at 4:00,
unhurried moments and delightful company await.
“It is such a happiness when good people get together—and they always do.”
Jane Austen
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Frequently Asked Questions
You could have a typical Saturday. Or, you you could spend it surrounded by clever women, meaningful hands-on moments, & stories that last after the sun sets.
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