Welcome to the historical Levi Tenney House, 100 PACE PARK ROAD, a charming Bed & Breakfast Inn in Salado, Texas. It is perhaps the oldest building in the village of Salado and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. It dates from the 1850s and was the residence of Levi Tenney, a Presbyterian minister and the first President of Salado College.
The Levi Tenney House is a Greek Revival style home typical of the era with large rooms and tall ceilings. The beautifully crafted 16 inch thick rock walls are made from native limestone, quarried, trimmed and built by slaves. The house has been beautifully preserved inside and out.
Nicely shaded over-sized brick patio
with deck above.Each owner has taken care to insure that original authenticity was always maintained. The wood floor upstairs and all plaster walls have been maintained. The cypress wood doorways and moldings around the interior bedroom doors are original. The other details such as wooden floors, wooden ceilings and plaster walls are either original or added so professionally that you cannot distinguish between the old and the new. The few added rooms are very tastefully done in keeping with 1855 architecture in Texas.
Gazebo and DecksThe Gazebo and decks are a favorite spots for guests to enjoy the beautiful oak trees and the grounds. The gazebo is also available for weddings and other special events.
The Gazebo set up for a wedding.The antiques and furnishings throughout the home add a rustic pioneer feeling that takes you back to Salado's pioneer days.
Salado is known for its historic and colorful past and the Levi Tenney House was witness to many interesting happenings over the past 140 years. Come discover this peaceful bygone era and imagine yourself back in Salado's pioneer days.
The present owners, Terry and Andrea Potts, are proud to be able to share in our history of Texas by letting many view their home through charitable home tours as well as group tours.
For Reservations
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Kingsbury Suite
Kingsbury Suite Living Room with Sleeper Sofa
The comfortable, newly restored upstairs suite is the perfect place for relaxing after a day of shopping at the local gift and antique shops just a short stroll away. The fireplace adds to the cozy ambience of the room.
The living room has a queen sized sleeper sofa and a comfortable oversized chair. This bright room offers views of the shade covered grounds.
Kingsbury Suite BedroomThe Kingsbury suite bedroom with the original stone wall, four poster "Rice" queen bed, and wooden shuttered windows is a very appealing room. This bedroom has an adjoining balcony and great views of the majestic oak trees and the yard. Ample windows provide an open and airy feeling to this large bedroom. A TV is furnished in the room. Extra seating includes a wicker rocker and comfortable wingback chair with an ottoman. Guests love this bedroom.
The private bathroom adjoining the bedroom includes a tub/shower combination and walk-in closet.
Rates for the Kingsbury Suite:
Weekends & Holidays....$130 per night
Weekdays....$110 per night
$20 per person for over two persons per night
Everett-Morse Bedroom
The Everett-Morse Bedroom with Fireplace and Love Seat
Everett-Morse Bedroom
This bedroom has a fireplace, queen sleigh bed, prayer chair, love seat, oak & walnut press back chair, and a TV.The bathroom adjoining this bedroom has a whirlpool tub/shower combination.
Rates for Everett-Morse Bedroom:
Weekends & Holidays....$115 per night
Weekdays....$95 per night
Cavitt-Young Bedroom
The Cavitt-Young BedroomThe downstairs of the Levi Tenney House includes a kitchen, dining/sitting room, and breakfast room for all of our guests to enjoy.
The Cavitt-Young bedroom is large and roomy. It has a door that leads to the large brick patio with a porch swing. Two comfy plush chairs and a TV are provided for the comfort of guests. One wall in the bedroom is a beautiful original natural stone wall.
The bathroom adjoining this bedroom has a shower and walk-in closet.
Rates for Cavitt-Young Bedroom:
Weekends & Holidays....$115 per night
Weekdays....$95 per night
Our KitchenA continental breakfast is provided Monday through Friday..
There is seating for four people in the kitchen, four to six people in our breakfast room, and six people in the "Fort" dining/sitting room. The "Fort" also contains comfortable chairs for visiting, relaxing, or reading.
A delicious country breakfast will start your day off right on Saturdays and Sundays. Homemade pastries, egg casseroles, fresh fruits, juice and coffee will be served in the breakfast room.
For Reservations
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The Tannery
The Tannery, a charming cottage, is the perfect place for a family. Guests enjoy having their own private cottage complete with a butler's kitchen, living room, and dining area. The bathroom has a whirlpool tub and shower. There is a TV in the living room.
Plenty of windows afford this roomy cottage with pleasant vistas and a light and cheerful atmosphere. You will find plenty of elbow room and seating with two comfortable wingback chairs and an attractive sofa. Guests also enjoy relaxing in the rockers on the extra large porch.
The Tannery can accommodate up to 6 people with a queen sized bed, 2 twin beds, and a queen sofa sleeper in the living area.
Rates for Lodging in The Tannery:
Weekends & Holidays....$150 per night, for up to 4 guests.
Weekdays....$130 per night, for up to 4 guests.
Our tree covered tiered grounds with stone walks and stone stairways are the perfect setting for your wedding. This area of tiered landscaping provides an amphitheater setting.
Yard with Magnificent Live Oak TreesThe beautiful grounds are enhanced with ten magnificent Live Oak trees that provide shade and beauty for our visitors to enjoy year round. Some of the trees may have been here when the home was built over 140 years ago. Throughout the grounds you will notice interesting antique machinery that was used for making saddles. The equipment belonged to Terry's great-great-grandfather, a saddle maker.
Relax in one of our swings.We are in the heart of the shopping district 1/2 block off Main Street, Salado Creek, and Pace Park. The Inn is within easy walking distance to shops and restaurants. When you get back from shopping and sightseeing, the swing is always a nice way to relax. Everyone loves our swings.
It is likely that this building was built early in the settlement of the area, as you will note on the original wall of the building, tall narrow slots. These are rifle ports which were to be used to fire at marauding Indians. That part of the home was the original "fort" for the family that occupied the house.
Favorite Things to do in Salado:
Shop the local Gift Stores, Art Galleries, and Antique Shops
Take a Walk along the Spring-Fed Salado Creek
Take a Romantic Carriage Ride
Dine in the Fine Restaurants
Play Golf at nearby Mill Creek
We accommodate children over 12 years of age.
We are sorry, we do not allow pets.
Smoking allowed only outdoors.
Gift certificates are available.
Innkeepers Terry and Andrea Potts invite you to share the
Levi Tenney House and a piece of Texas History.
For Reservations or Further Information:
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Call
(254) 947-1003 (local)
or
(866) 953-5012 (long distance)
Email:
For Information Only
(Not Reservations)
You can email us at: levitenney@msn.com
A Little History of the Levi Tenney House and Salado
The village of Salado was established in 1859 when Sterling Robertson, who was the empresario for this Spanish land grant gave 100 acres to be divided into lots and constitute the new town of Salado. Proceeds from the sale of the lots were to be used to fund Salado College, an institution for the education of the children and young people of settlers in this area.
The Levi Tenney House was built in the 1850s and was known as the "Parson's House". Levi Tenney was a Presbyterian Pastor and the first President of Salado College.
The land that the home sits on which extends down to the road on the south, to the fence on the west and to the red barn is part of an Indian campground that dates to pre-history. Flint tools and arrowheads are frequently found on the grounds and in the immediate area.
Salado Creek made this area popular as a watering hole for people passing through. Pioneers, cowboys, bandits, and lawmen all came through our area. Sam Bass is one of the outlaws who passed through. As this area was being settled, the grounds were used as a meeting place for the pioneers and immigrants.
The famous Tablerock is in Salado Creek just 200 yards east of the home. Several pioneer industries were in the immediate vicinity of the home, such as a mill, a tanning yard, and a distillery.
