Sunday, May 3, 2009

Ranch Dressed

When I think of chic getaways, Central Florida does not immediately spring to mind. However, the Creek Ranch on Lake Hatchineha puts a Babe Paley-esque spin on the swampy south. Since the early 1960's, this 400 head cattle ranch has been in operation, but only recently has it become available for group rental. Anyone up for a blogger convention?

Among the accommodations is "Fanny's Room", named for Atlanta art supporter and local flea market founder, Fanny Floyd Cocke. Her family now runs the ranch and leads year-round outdoor activities for visitors including cattle driving, horseback riding, bird watching, fishing or just lounging in style. If you must, the theme parks of Orlando are also just an hour away.

There are too many fabulous images to try and post, so for a for a full gallery of accommodations, visit here. Happy trails!

Update: Thanks to a tipster, we learn this bedroom "wallpaper" is actually upholstered fabric, "Fretwork" by Michael Devine.
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12 comments:

  1. Laura Casey InteriorsMay 3, 2009 at 8:25 PM

    Nice find! I like some of those wallpapers and that outdoor kitchen.

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  2. MEADE DESIGN GROUPMay 3, 2009 at 10:02 PM

    The wall paper is amazing! and the convention idea sounds really enticing.

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  3. erinMay 4, 2009 at 6:44 AM

    that looks so cool! you had me at the wallpaper. blogger convention in gorgeously hip florida getaway...? I'm in, seeing my hubby's face when I propose such an idea makes me laugh just thinking about it!

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  4. ALL THE BESTMay 4, 2009 at 11:51 AM

    I'll say it too...fabulous wallpaper!!

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  5. Style CourtMay 4, 2009 at 2:26 PM

    Very cool about the Fanny connection!

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  6. LindsBMay 4, 2009 at 2:39 PM

    Count me in for a blogger convention- that place looks so relazing, I love the wallpaper!

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  7. AnonymousMay 4, 2009 at 11:29 PM

    .....the "wallpaper" in Fanny's room is really fabric on a padded wall. A real hidaway!!

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  8. Brilliant AsylumMay 5, 2009 at 8:43 AM

    Thanks for the inside tip Anonymous!

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  9. LibbyMay 9, 2009 at 6:53 PM

    LOVE the scale of that wallpaper...what an inspiration!

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  10. The Devine LifeJune 9, 2009 at 9:57 PM

    Oh wow- That looks great- I never see it installed. Thanks for including the Fretwork image.
    all the best Michael

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  11. The Devine LifeJune 9, 2009 at 9:57 PM

    Oh wow- That looks great- I never see it installed. Thanks for including the Fretwork image.
    all the best Michael

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  12. Jen of MadeByGirlJuly 6, 2009 at 2:31 AM

    Oh so BEAUTIFUL..LOVE that wallpaper.
    Jen Ramos
    'Cards & Prints You'll Love...'
    www.madebygirl.com
    madebygirl.blogspot.com

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