Step away from the noise and spend a weekend tucked deep in the Pineywoods of East Texas at TLC’s Ivy Payne Preserve.
Wake up beneath towering pines, morning light filtering through the trees. Sip coffee while birds call overhead. Spend your day hiking forest trails, cooking together, reading, or crafting beneath the canopy. As evening settles in, gather for a shared meal, laughter around the fire, and s’mores under a sky full of stars.
All activities are optional. Create your own itineraries, move at your own pace, and we'll meet up at mealtimes and group activities to check in.
Whether you're a seasoned camper or trying it for the first time, this weekend is designed to be welcoming, relaxed, and community centered. On-site amenities include restrooms, showers, fully equipped kitchen, and a pavilion with electricity!
Come for the day or stay for the weekend.
We will have three FREE guided hikes over the weekend that are open to everyone! The preserve will also be open from dawn to dusk on Saturday if visitors would like to explore on their own.
Saturday, March 21st at 10:00am
Saturday, March 21st at 2:00pm
Sunday, March 22nd at 10:00am
See our website for Guided Hike Information, a handy FAQ for campers, and reserve your campsite!
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