Life at Dead Cat Ranch

Looking for a corporate retreat venue near Tyler, Texas? In this episode, we walk you through what it looks like to bring your whole team to Dead Cat Ranch, a private 1,200-acre getaway just down the road in Palestine, East Texas — rented to one group at a time, with no strangers sharing the property. If you're the person planning your company's next offsite, this one's for you. I'm Stacy Betts, a...

What is included when you rent an entire ranch? When your group reserves Dead Cat Ranch here in East Texas, all 1,200 private acres are yours — the whole property and the lodging — for your group and no one else. In this episode, I walk you through exactly how our whole-ranch model works so you can plan with real answers instead of guesswork. I'm Stacy Betts, and we proudly operate Dead Cat Ranch,...

If you're searching for a film location rental in Palestine, Texas, here's the short answer: Dead Cat Ranch is a private 1,200-acre ranch venue in East Texas that one production rents in full — no other guests, no shared access, just your crew and the land. Good morning, good afternoon, y'all. I'm Stacy Betts, and in this episode we're talking directly to the film and photo production coordinators...

If you're deciding whether you can trust the people behind a venue before you hand them your group's weekend, this one's for you. Good morning, good afternoon — I'm Stacy Betts, and today I'm sharing the story of the man who started it all: my dad, Jerry Spencer, who founded Dead Cat Ranch more than 40 years ago here in the beautiful landscape of East Texas. In this episode, you'll learn how one s...

When you rent Dead Cat Ranch, y'all get the whole thing — all 1,200 acres, to your group and no one else. In this episode, I walk you through exactly what a private whole-ranch rental includes, so if you're the planner deciding whether we can handle your group, you'll know where everyone stays, what there is to do, and how much room you have to gather. I'm Stacy Betts, and we run Dead Cat Ranch, a...

If you've ever asked yourself which location you should choose for a photoshoot, this one's for you, y'all. In this episode, we talk through exactly what makes a great backdrop for commercial photography shoots, filming, documentaries, and creative projects — and why so many photographers keep coming back to the same 1,200 acres here in East Texas. I'm Stacy Betts, and we proudly operate Dead Cat...

If you've been asking yourself, "What's the best place to stay in Palestine, Texas?" — well, y'all, we're so glad you found us. In this episode, we're talking about why Labor Day weekend is truly the sweet spot for a family escape here in East Texas, and how a little time on the land can leave you feeling recharged and carrying home a renewed perspective. I'm Stacy Betts, and we operate Dead Cat R...

So, how many people can a venue actually fit — and can one place really keep your whole group together under the same roof? Y'all, that's the question we're answering on this episode. Here at Dead Cat Ranch, our bunkhouse sleeps 20, and we're walking you through exactly how a group getaway comes together on our 1,200-acre family retreat in the beautiful landscape of East Texas. I'm Stacy Betts, an...

Welcome, y'all. Ever wonder what separates a forgettable weekend away from a retreat that leaves you truly transformed? In this episode, we sit down to talk about what actually makes a retreat successful — and it's not just the pretty scenery, though we've got 1,200 acres of that here in East Texas. We're Dead Cat Ranch, a family getaway nestled near Palestine, Texas, and over the years we've host...

Ever wondered what 1,200 acres of East Texas actually looks like? Come walk it with us. In this episode, we take y'all on a tour of Dead Cat Ranch, our family getaway nestled in the beautiful landscape near Palestine, Texas — and we promise, it's bigger and more breathtaking than words on a page can hold. We'll paint you a picture of what stretches across all this land: rolling pastures where the...

Hey y'all, I'm Stacy Betts, and my family proudly operates Dead Cat Ranch — a 1,200-acre getaway nestled in the beautiful landscape of East Texas, right here in Palestine. In this episode, I'm getting honest about a little word that carries a whole lot of weight: "No." For years I thought saying no meant letting people down. But I've learned that "no" is actually how you protect the things that ma...