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Magpie Inn, Mineral Wells, Texas with snow

February Notes from the Nest: Sweet Strolls, Snowy Days & A Little Theater

February arrived here without much warning—and certainly without gentleness. The final days of January brought a winter storm, record-low temperatures, and long stretches of snow and ice that changed the pace of everything around us. Travel slowed. Schedules shifted. The Inn grew quieter, earlier, cozier by necessity

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Slow Mornings at Magpie Inn, Mineral Wells, Texas

January Notes From the Nest: Slow Mornings, Warm Kitchens & New Tables in Town

January always arrives quietly around here.

The holidays pack their bags, the porch settles back into its slower rhythm, and mornings stretch just a little longer—coffee refilled once more, sunlight finding its way across the floor. Winter at the Inn isn’t loud or showy. It’s thoughtful. Intentional. A good time to linger.

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A lit Christmas tree at the Magpie Inn highlighted in December Notes from the Nest.

December Notes from the Nest: Cocoa, Cookie Crawls & Cozy Holiday Stays

December has slipped in with twinkle lights, chilly evenings, and every excuse to linger a little longer by the fire. Around here, the Inn feels like it took a deep breath…and then put on her holiday best. The tree is glowing in the parlor, garlands trail down the staircase, and the dining room is dressed

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Mineral Wells Weekend Getaway: Clark Gardens Train Show + Retreat Ideas

All Aboard for a Mineral Wells Weekend Getaway September in Mineral Wells carries a certain charm. The air shifts just enough to make you think of fall. And weekends brim with opportunities for slow-paced adventure and meaningful connection. Whether you’re traveling as a couple, planning a getaway with friends, or organizing a weekday retreat for

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Waldo, the Mineral Wells Tortoise

Where’s Waldo, the Tortoise at Magpie Inn

Every inn has its charm, but not every inn has a tortoise. Meet Waldo: The Famous Tortoise at Magpie Inn At Magpie Inn, our most famous resident doesn’t cook breakfast or fluff pillows—but he does win hearts, slowly and steadily, one leafy bite at a time. Meet Waldo, our sulcata tortoise and unofficial mascot, who

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