The Navasota Ranch
MINUTES FROM TEXAS A&M AND HOUSTON
A 70-Acre Escape Where Texas Hospitality Meets Highland Cattle
Family-owned luxury ranch stays, unforgettable events, and hands-on experiences with miniature Highland cattle, miniature horses and full sized horses.
LUXURY OVERNIGHT STAY
Stay at the Ranch
Our newly built ranch house is the perfect retreat for game weekends, wedding guests, and getaways from Houston. Wake up to rolling pastures, miniature Highland cattle and miniature horses grazing nearby, and authentic Texas quiet.
Minutes from Texas A&M University
Easy escape from Houston
Ideal for game weekends
Close to 40 wedding venues for wedding guests
3 king bedrooms, sleeps 6–8 guests
Private access to ranch grounds
Fully equipped chef's kitchen
Fire pit for evening gatherings
Large porch with pasture views
Watch the animals from your window
Self check-in for easy arrival
Working Texas ranch views — watch our resident Corriente cattle graze the surrounding pastures from your porch
Private property — we don't host events when guests are staying
OUR STORY
A Rancher Legacy, A Family Dream
Cathy and Ace opened Navasota Ranch in 2025 to share the experiences that shaped our family. Cathy grew up on her father's ranch — Gale, a longtime Oklahoma and Texas rancher and farmer who passed in 2023 — and this ranch carries his legacy forward. Cathy is a retired speech pathologist who spent her career supporting hundreds of children and training fellow professionals. Ace is a retired engineer who spent decades in the oil, gas, and energy industries.
We chose miniature Highland cattle because they're calm, curious, and welcoming — perfect for guests of all ages to meet, photograph, and interact with. Two miniature horses will be joining the herd soon. Our 70 acres are run with help from part-time Texas A&M students, keeping us closely connected to the next generation of Texas agriculture.
Both of us serve on the Houston Rodeo's Ag Education Committee, and Cathy completed Texas A&M's program for the next generation of agricultural owners. We have three grown children and seven grandchildren nearby — and we'd love to welcome you to the ranch next.
