The town of Navasota was founded in 1854 and the tracks brought the railroad by 1859. One of the first buildings built here was a hotel, built by Ms. Louisa Loftin. She was quite the ambitious widow for a woman during the late nineteenth century. Conflicting research shows the hotel was either built as early as 1860 or as late as 1876. She soon met and married P. A. Smith and the hotel bore his name. At first, the railroad brought a great number of patrons, but, unfortunately, the Civil War brought the economy of Navasota as well as the success of the hotel, down, after only a few years.

Our property includes a few hosts onsite that are all family and PASSIONATE about this ranch, all that it offers, and ultimately, its' success. Because of this, we believe we offer a all hands on deck, immersive informative, and inclusive experience from our hosts' and hostess'. From weddings, retreats, full property tours, unique viewings of our working ranch and everything that a "day at the ranch" entails, interactive one on one with our animals, sunset rides and nighttime fire pit chats with s'mores- we really believe in our place and it's offerings of a true utopia