2 night stay for 8 people at Neal's Lodges on the Frio in Concan, Texas. Certificate good January 20, 2019 - January 20, 2020 (excluding Peak Season - Memorial Day through Labor Day, Spring Break, Major Holidays and Events)

Historic Neal's Lodges was founded in 1926 by local rancher Tom Neal and his wife, Vida Thrift Neal. During the early days, Tom, with the help of his father-in-law, built the cabins, the dining room and much of the furniture. Tom managed the cabins, traded in furs, had racehorses and served as the Concan Postmaster. Vida was "chief cook and bottle washer", as well as storekeeper. In addition to these activities, she fried up the chicken and prepared homemade ice cream for the guests each Sunday.

As city folk looked for getaways, Concan drew the attention of those looking for the quiet life of the "olden days" - no phones, no radios, no newspapers, no outside world worries. Often guests would stay a week, a month, or a whole summer. Some would bring their maids, butlers, and nannies to assist in the pursuit of a carefree holiday. Horseback rides, swimming, and serene walks were the order of the day. The Neal's daughters, Billie and Mary Tom grew up helping with the camp and rounding up goats.

Tom Neal passed away in 1954. Vida (or Mimi as many knew her) continued on with the summer-only cabin rentals. She maintained the grocery store and served as Postmaster during the quiet winter months. Life remained slow paced and peaceful. In the early 1970's, when more money and leisure time were available, people began to seek out destinations to "get away from it all". Statewide attention was given to the "best little swimming hole in Texas" when Texas Highways saw fit to put pictures on it's cover of the deep hole and large rocks which make Neal's swimming hole memorable. The cool, clear, spring-fed water became a magnet to those wanting to escape the city heat. Cars began heading to the hills and the secret of Concan was a secret no more!

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