Sugar Land Countryside and Brazos Bend Park quiet farm house retreat

Established in 1901, south west of Sugar Land, Texas, the Ward Ranch, continues the cow calf ranching operation for which it was established. A perfect location for you and your horse should you choose to try the equestrian trails at the Brazos Bend State Park. Close enough to enjoy the culture rich Sugar Land-Houston area, but far enough away from the city to enjoy the songs of quail, dove, and the horned owl. Star filled skies gave the nearby George Observatory a home, complete with telescopes for public use. The ranch house was built in 1935 and is furnished with local Texas fine art and crafts. The walls act as a gallery for the art works of several generations of painters. The ranch house is in the midst of 300 acres of Gulf Coast Prairie land. A two acre natural wetland pond completes a picture of a small Texas resting spot. Families, Dogs, Horses are welcome. Brazos Bend State Park along with the George Observatory are 8 miles, Varner Hogg Plantation, the home of philanthropist Ima Hogg, open to the public is 9 miles, and George Ranch Historical Park also open to the public is 16 miles. Houston and the Sugarland area, with museums, shopping, restaurants, and entertainment are easy commutes. The Ward Ranch is a peaceful oasis, a good spot to rest while you take in the Gulf Coast Prairie. Photographers and Plein Aire painters are welcome to spend the days and nights roaming the 350 acres painting or photographing the many birds and abundant wildlife calling the Ward Ranch home. The quail, dove, and bull frogs are the sounds of the day. View more