From Us

Frequently Our Guests leave us comments, cards or other writings which we feel might be of interest to others. Below are some of what we have received. We hope you enjoy.

You say it

If you’ve stayed with us, feel free to send us your thoughts, memories or photos to share with others. You can also feel free to sign our guest book with your comments.

Either way, Thank You for staying with us or for considering us for your visit to Jefferson, Texas.

Friends Retreat

If ever you need life to slow a bit,

There is a porch where you can sit.

And listen to the soft night sounds,

As darkness falls over this small town.

Call upon a friend with whom you can share,

This elegant home from a bygone era.

Upon the porch you two may sit and talk,

Or survey the town’s shops on a good long walk.

This porch belongs to a grand old house,

Whose welcoming spirit has enfolded us.

The floors are wood, the walls are papered,

The quiet ambiance strains to be savored.

So rare are our opportunities to meet,

Without them our kindred spirits incomplete,

Not even the drenching rains can dampen,

These precious moments as they happen.

We friends treasure these memories most dear,

As they must sustain us for another long year.

Even as we prepare to leave this lovely place,

We will look back fondly upon these days.

by Barbara Stott & Kathy Richey, Sept 2009.

Written while staying at Alley-McKay House.

What a wonderful experience we have had at the McKay House as well as Jefferson. Darla your breakfasts were delicious as well as beautifully served. Hugh, what do we say about you! You were such a gracious host and we enjoyed your story telling and all the neat history stories you provided. Darla, thank you for the recipes and a heartfelt thank you for making us feel so at home. We hope to see you again someday.

by Susie B. and Linda H., July 2009

Thanks for such warm hospitality! I think my friend said it best when I posted details on Facebook about my stay that included taking my glass of wine for a walk, the porch swing, and eating caramel cake in the claw-foot tub. She wrote, “When did you pass? It sounds like you are in heaven!” Amen.

by Kaya McLaren, author of On the Divinity of Second Chances & Church of the Dog., July 2009

Thank you for the wonderful visit. I hated to leave! I honestly wished that I could stay forever! You should change the name to the Heavenly House.

by Jessica W., January 2009

I wish I could live here!

by Jule (part of Robert LeLeux’s entourage)., January 2009

Thank you again for a wonderful stay - we so enjoyed our safe haven from the storm (Hurricane Ike) again!

by The Conrads, September 2008

This is our first time to stay at a B&B. We did not know what to expect but it has truly been a wonderful experience. e will be coming back! Thanks for all you do to make one’s stay so nice and comfortable.

by Michael & Neva H., October 2008

We’re not fans of online Reviews, but, feel free to ad your comments at iLoveInns.com through American Historic Inns. Thanks, as always, Hugh & Darla