Jessica Pickett

I’m an internationally published freelance travel writer and photographer with over 20 articles featured in TexasHillCountry.com. I’ve been featured in Heart of Texas Magazine, Texas Lifestyle Magazine, Lost Treasure Magazine, and in Travel by Lightfoot Magazine. I’m a current contributor for my local CVB, VisitLakeCharles.org, as well as Great Escape Publishing, MilesGeek.com and ConfettiTravelCafe.com.

How To Spend 3 Perfect Days in Fantastic Fredericksburg, Texas

July 1, 2016January 6, 2021 by Jessica

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Between removing wild bees, establishing hives, working our cows, and constantly monitoring our little mixed flock of chicks, this girl was ready for a getaway. Our anniversary was coming up and provided the perfect excuse to start planning an escape.…

My First Lessons As An Accidental Beekeeper

June 1, 2016December 31, 2020 by Jessica

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At any given time we could point out 4 or 5 wild bee hives throughout the farm. In the walls of an old building, hollow tree trunk, top of the hay barn, old tool box, you get the idea. And…

Simply The Absolute Best Homemade Mayhaw Jelly EVER

May 1, 2016April 23, 2018 by Jessica

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April showers bring Mayhaws (May what?!? You thought I was gonna say Mayflowers didn't you???) And while we have certainly had plenty of April showers, we hope to have plenty of May flowers in our fields, but that's a later…

Everything’s Bigger in Texas – Even the Art

April 1, 2016January 6, 2021 by Jessica

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Inspiration can hit at any time and many spectacular pieces of art came about from a mundane moment and an artist's touch. Such is the story of New York artist David Rogers and his Big Bugs, currently on…

Spring on the Farm: Old Dirt, New Ideas

March 1, 2016January 4, 2021 by Jessica

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It’s my favorite time of year here on the farm. Here in theDeep South, it has been a gray, dreary, wet winter but these warm, sunny days promise Spring is approaching fast. And do you know what that means??? BABIES!…

Runner's Dancing in Church Point Chicken Run

Stand Out This Mardi Gras with Le Vieux Moulin

February 1, 2016December 31, 2020 by Jessica

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The sun has scarcely risen above the horizon and barely glints off the dusty windows of Le Vieux Moulin. The rice field ditches are full from the recent rain and you can see the breath clouded around the men piled…

Why, More Than Ever, It’s Important for You to Travel

January 1, 2016January 4, 2021 by Jessica

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While I've never had to search very far for a reason to travel, I'm always amazed when I meet people who have never ventured much further than their own county line (parishes here in Louisiana). And even more floored when I…

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