We stayed at the main house and it was very peaceful. We were on our way to Athens for the football game. We liked the property but because of our schedule we did not have a chance to enjoy the all of the amenities provided. I thought the food was okay more fried than we would have liked. The hours were a little short and served in a buffet which is different than the B &B's we have stayed in the past. The game was great as our team rolled Georgia. They are still trying to get the numbers of the Mack trucks from Alabama that rolled into Athens. I would stay there again.

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I don't know where to start except to say this was absolutely the best vacation my family has ever had! My daughter and I ride horses so we knew we would enjoy this, but my husband (a non-rider) was very resistant. He said he'd "try to make the best of it" but on the way, his heart wasn't in it. By the end of our stay, he was officially hooked and by his own admission, now understands what "horse crazy" means! He had an amazing lesson with Mari in the beginning which helped him relax and built his confidence on the trails. After that, he couldn't get enough. The inn is so delightful and comfortable - with spectacular views! I couldn't believe I would look out my window to see horses galloping by! The food was great and too bountiful for my waistline. The horses were all wonderful! Beautiful, healthy, happy and eager to please. The staff in the inn as well as the ranch were all wonderful and helpful. You'll want for nothing! We made friends easily with other guests and my daughter found a pal who happens to live in our city! We've already made plans to return to Southern Cross together this summer. If we could have stayed longer, we would have. It was perfect. There is only one thing I would warn families with children about - this is a working ranch. Therefore, you can and are welcome to view various ranch-type tasks. Some are tame, like watching horse shoes changed. Others are a little more intense, and without getting graphic - horses wake up a stallion and go to sleep a gelding... In any event, this rare opportunity served to enrich the entire ranch experience and simply added to "cool" memories of our first visit to Southern Cross. We really can't wait to return.

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