### OPENING
Whispering Pines Retreat is a private nature destination—not just a place to stay.
Set on 300 secluded acres of East Texas pine forest near Jacksonville, this waterfront retreat gives families, couples, and friends the rare combination of complete privacy, outdoor adventure, and thoughtful comfort. Spend your days fishing, paddling, hiking, swimming, or simply relaxing beside the private pond. End each evening beneath the stars in the hot tub, sharing dinner beneath the new pergola, or gathered around the firepit with complimentary s’mores.
Whispering Pines also makes a unique home base for East Texas golf trips, centrally located among Cherokee Ranch, Wild Spring Dunes, Peach Tree, and Pine Dunes. Play during the day, then come home to 300 private acres, the hot tub, pergola-covered outdoor kitchen and dining area, firepit, and a wide-open East Texas sky.
Here, there are no shared spaces, no neighbors in sight, and no traffic noise—just your group and 300 acres of East Texas wilderness.
Conveniently located about 2–3 hours from Dallas, Houston, and Austin.
No cleaning fee. No hidden fees.
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### THE PROPERTY
Everything at Whispering Pines has been thoughtfully prepared so you can arrive, unpack once, and completely settle in.
- 300 private acres on an active pine tree farm with miles of trails, abundant wildlife, and room to explore
- Private 7.6-acre stocked pond with dock and pier for fishing, kayaking, canoeing, pedal boating, swimming, or simply relaxing by the water
- Six-person hot tub overlooking the pond—perfect for soaking beneath a sky full of stars
- New pergola creating a comfortable outdoor gathering space for meals, morning coffee, and evenings together
- Outdoor kitchen with propane grill and dining area beneath the pergola
- Stargazing kit with Celestron app-enabled telescope, astronomy binoculars with tripod, red-light gear, and beginner-friendly field guides
- Firepit with Adirondack seating for eight and a complimentary s’mores kit
- Complimentary Tesla Universal EV charger
- Whole-home backup generator for peace of mind during East Texas storms
- True seclusion—over half a mile from the nearest road with no traffic or crowds
- Pet-free property—ideal for guests with allergies or anyone who appreciates an exceptionally clean environment
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### PERFECT FOR
Whispering Pines is especially well suited for:
- Families looking to unplug, explore together, and watch their children catch their very first fish
- Friends gathering for a private weekend of outdoor dinners beneath the pergola, evenings around the firepit, and late-night soaks in the hot tub
- Couples celebrating anniversaries, birthdays, or simply escaping the city for a few peaceful days together
- Golf trips looking for a private home base between rounds at some of East Texas’ top courses
- Multi-generational family trips with the optional Private RV Guest Suite for grandparents or another couple
- Anyone craving complete privacy, peaceful mornings, dark skies, and room to breathe
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### OUTDOOR RECREATION
Whispering Pines gives you 300 private acres to experience at your own pace.
Enjoy:
- Fishing for bass and bluegill in our stocked pond (rods and tackle provided)
- Kayak, canoe, pedal boat, and flat-bottom jon boat—all included
- Miles of marked hiking trails through towering East Texas pines
- Hidden spring-fed swimming pool tucked away in the woods
- Wildlife watching, birdwatching, and nature photography
- Cornhole, horseshoes, and other outdoor games
- Binoculars, trail map, and bird guides provided
- Private outdoor shower for rinsing off after swimming or enjoying an open-air shower beneath the trees
- Pergola-covered outdoor kitchen and dining area for relaxed meals, morning coffee, and evenings outdoors
Whether you’re casting a line from the dock, paddling quietly across the pond, sharing dinner beneath the pergola, soaking in the hot tub after sunset, or enjoying exceptional coffee while deer wander through the trees, every part of Whispering Pines was created to help you slow down and reconnect.
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### GOLF TRIPS
Whispering Pines makes a memorable home base for golfers exploring some of East Texas’ best courses.
Play during the day, then trade the hotel room for 300 private acres—grill dinner and unwind beneath the pergola, soak in the hot tub, and finish the evening with drinks around the fire under a wide-open East Texas sky.
Nearby golf includes:
- Cherokee Ranch Golf Club — about 15 minutes
- Wild Spring Dunes — about 35 minutes
- Peach Tree Golf Club — about 40 minutes
- Pine Dunes Resort & Golf Club — about 45 minutes
With multiple sleeping areas, a fully equipped kitchen, comfortable living space, expansive outdoor gathering areas, and an optional Private RV Guest Suite when additional separation is preferred, Whispering Pines gives golf groups plenty of room to settle in and relax between rounds.
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### FAVORITE GUEST MOMENTS
Some of our favorite memories are the ones guests tell us about after they leave.
Watching a child catch their very first fish.
Enjoying coffee on the porch as the morning mist rises off the pond.
Sharing a slow dinner beneath the pergola with nothing but the pond and pine forest around you.
Spending hours together around the firepit without anyone looking at their phone.
Seeing the Moon through a telescope beneath a dark East Texas sky.
Ending the evening beneath the stars in the hot tub.
Many guests tell us they’re surprised by how little they want to leave once they arrive. Between the pond, trails, hot tub, pergola and outdoor kitchen, coffee bar, stargazing, and complete privacy, there’s plenty here to fill a stay without ever feeling busy.