Dead Cat Ranch

Dead Cat Ranch Dead Cat Ranch is a 1,200 acre ranch with stays and activities! Relax, Play, and Stay
(1)

Airbnb Texas Hideaway Cabin Rental
https://airbnb.com/h/texashideawaycabindcr

Hoosier Airstream Rental
https://airbnb.com/h/airstream-77-dead-cat-ranch

Airbnb Hollywood Airstream
https://airbnb.com/h/hollywoodinpines

Airbnb Bunkhouse rental
https://www.airbnb.com/h/dcrbunkhouse

Airbnb French country cabin (2 bedroom)
https://airbnb.com/h/dcrcountrycottage

If you have stayed with us before and truly enjoyed your visit, please leave us a review on: https://g.page/r/CZIQA6k-XYi9EBE/review

09/05/2026

There's something about a photoshoot that matters more than folks realize, and that's how you're treated while you work. Nothing kills creative flow faster than feeling rushed or unwelcome, so find a place that actually wants you there. Here at Dead Cat Ranch, we treat every guest like they're the whole reason we opened our gates — because to us, they are. Whether you're shooting a brand campaign or capturing a family reunion on our 1,200 acres in East Texas, you'll have the space, the light, and the freedom to make something you're proud of. Have you ever had a shoot ruined by feeling rushed, y'all?

09/04/2026

Good morning, y'all. A photographer told us once that she'd spent years driving all over Texas chasing the perfect backdrop — and then she pulled up our long gravel road here in Palestine and just stopped the car. She'd found in one place what she'd been piecing together from a dozen. That's the thing nobody tells you when you're choosing a location for a photoshoot. Most folks pick one pretty spot, then realize halfway through the day every frame looks the same. The real question isn't "where's one beautiful place" — it's "where can I get ten different looks without ever loading the car back up." Which look would you shoot first?

09/03/2026

Here in East Texas, we're blessed with 1,200 acres, and honestly, that changes everything for a creative. You've got open pastures, wooded trails, water for reflections, rustic ranch structures, and golden light that pours across the land come evening. I remember one couple who booked us for engagement photos thinking they'd need an hour or two — we ended up wandering until the sun dropped, and by the end they had shots that looked like they'd traveled to five different states. When you've got room to roam, you're not fighting the location, you're collaborating with it. What would you shoot first out here, y'all?

Good morning, y'all. Every so often a photographer books a shoot here, then calls back a few months later to book again ...
09/02/2026

Good morning, y'all. Every so often a photographer books a shoot here, then calls back a few months later to book again — and we always wonder what keeps folks coming back to Dead Cat Ranch. The truth is, when you're deciding which location to choose for a photoshoot, 1,200 acres in Palestine, Texas gives you room to breathe. Open pastures, tree lines, water, golden sunsets from a rocking chair — all in one private place, no fighting crowds. Whether it's engagement photos, senior portraits, a brand shoot, or a full documentary, the backdrops just keep giving. What kind of shoot have you been dreaming up lately?

📖 Read the full article:
https://www.deadcatranchtx.com/the-texas-location-photographers-keep-coming-back-to-for-shoots/

09/01/2026

A photographer once told me she'd spent years driving all over Texas chasing the perfect backdrop. Then she pulled up our long gravel road here at Dead Cat Ranch and just stopped the car. She said she'd found in one place what she'd been piecing together from a dozen. That's the thing nobody tells you about picking a location — most folks grab one pretty spot and end up with the same light, the same trees, the same view in every single frame. Our 1,200 acres in East Texas gives you room to breathe and range to work. What's the one shot you've always wanted to capture, y'all?

Good morning, good afternoon, y'all. Here's a question we hear all the time from photographers and creative folks: which...
08/31/2026

Good morning, good afternoon, y'all. Here's a question we hear all the time from photographers and creative folks: which location should I choose for a photoshoot? It sounds simple, but the right spot can make a whole project sing, and the wrong one will fight you every step of the way. On this week's episode, we're talking through what makes a location truly work — and why so many photographers keep coming back to our 1,200 acres here in East Texas. If you had to pick one, what kind of backdrop would you dream about shooting? 🎧 Full episode: https://share.transistor.fm/s/11c5a785?v=1788126115337

08/30/2026

In just under a month, our team member Josh Betts will be gearing up for an exciting challenge in BattlBox games, where he'll showcase his outdoor and survival skills. We’re all thrilled to support Josh as he takes on this adventure!

08/29/2026

I remember one family who came out worn thin, barely speaking after a long summer apart. By the time they left, they were laughing together, unhurried, carrying home a renewed perspective — and that right there is why I keep doing this. That's the whole heart of what we call relax, play, and stay. This was my dad's ranch first, a place he cherished, and I've poured everything into honoring what he built so families could truly reconnect. We want every guest to leave transformed, feeling like something real happened out here on this land in Palestine, Texas. When did your family last leave a trip feeling truly renewed?

08/29/2026

Tag or send this to someone you want to get away with!

08/28/2026

Y'all, here's a little secret most folks don't figure out until it's too late — Labor Day weekend might just be the best three days you'll spend with your family all year. It's that last true breath of summer, and here in Palestine, Texas, the weather's still warm enough for the pool and cool enough for s'mores by the fire. So many families rush through summer chasing schedules and screens, then wonder where the season went. If you've been meaning to gather everybody together, this is your window. Come out and relax, play, and stay at Dead Cat Ranch. What's the one summer memory your family talks about most?

Address

3775 FM 315
Palestine, TX
75803

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Dead Cat Ranch posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Hotel

Send a message to Dead Cat Ranch:

Shortcuts

Share

Category