Aunt Ruth’s Place

Escape to Aunt Ruth’s Place - A Hidden Gem in Palestine, Texas

Experience the perfect blend of history and hospitality at Aunt Ruth’s place. Once serving as the only schoolhouse in Elmwood, TX, this rental has been thoughtfully remodeled and restored to offer a one-of-a-kind retreat. Our 2 bed/2 bath house is the perfect place to hold your next family reunion, wellness retreat, or wedding ceremony.

Front entrance of a house with a blue door framed by brick and concrete, flanked by potted plants with pink flowers, with decorative lanterns and a welcome mat on the stone steps, and greenery surrounding the area.
Line drawing of a house with a chimney, small window, and plants growing on the front wall.
Two women doing yoga on blue mats outdoors on a wooden deck, with trees and a grassy yard in the background.
A backyard scene with a wooden deck and stone patio, two red cushioned lounge chairs, potted plants, trees, a grassy lawn, a swimming pool, and an umbrella in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
A young boy is reclining on a red lounge chair in a grassy backyard, with a dog nearby. Large trees and a wooden fence are visible in the background, and the scene is lit by sunlight under a partly cloudy sky.
People serving themselves from a buffet in a cozy home dining area with large windows, wood floors, brick fireplace, and floral wall art.
A gravel pathway runs alongside a brick house with large windows. Potted flowers and greenery line the walkway, leading toward a white outdoor table and chairs in a lush green yard with trees and open fields in the background.
A woman standing on a large hay bale with arms outstretched in front of a tree, in a field during sunset with a full moon visible in the sky. Her shadow is cast on the grass.
Front yard with green lawn, small tree, potted plants, and a brick house with white framed windows and a black door.
Two women sitting in a golf cart on a grassy field, smiling, with trees and a blue sky in the background.
A garden with a brick house in the background, featuring plants, a stone, and a decorative flower arrangement in a white planter near a rust-colored arched trellis.
Garden area with a fountain, white metal bench, and various plants against a brick wall with closed red shutters.
Snow-covered field with a frozen pond, surrounded by trees, and a metal fence in the foreground under a cloudy sky.
A backyard patio with red Adirondack chairs and a dog on a white bench, overlooking a grassy lawn with trees and playground equipment in the distance.
Living room with large windows, a brick fireplace with a painting of red flowers, a beige sofa with red and plaid pillows, red armchairs with throw pillows, a wooden coffee table with a checkers game, magazines, and a basket, and a side table with fa