Compass Cottage • Glen Rose, TX

12/04/2025

On the first day of Christmas…we decorated the cottage. It’s ready for you to cozy up in front of the fireplace with a hot mug of your favorite drink. And don’t forget your Christmas sweater!

11/30/2025

The Glen Rose Christmas Parade was a glowing success! Thank you to all the participants who brought so much cheer to the town with their fabulous floats.

11/30/2025

JOY filled our square tonight as the town gathered to light the Glen Rose Christmas tree. Things don’t always go as planned…but that is what makes them all the more special. 🌲+✨=🎄

11/29/2025

We already knew this but it’s nice to see our cozy Christmas town on the list. Now to start watching our Hallmark favorites!

10+ TEXAS TOWNS THAT FEEL STRAIGHT OUT OF A HALLMARK HOLIDAY MOVIE 🎄✨

If you’re dreaming of twinkling lights, small-town charm, and streets that look like they were made for a meet-cute… these Texas destinations deliver all the cozy, nostalgic holiday magic!

🎁 Grapevine: A month-long celebration with vintage storefronts, festive parades, and nonstop Main Street magic

🎄Fredericksburg: German Christmas Market vibes, glowing downtown décor, and the prettiest holiday tree

✨Granbury: A charming square with carriage rides, local shops, and nightly lights that truly feel like a movie set

🛷Jefferson: Historic hotels, old-fashioned décor, and a Christmas train rolling straight through town

🌟Wimberley: A whimsical winter-village feel with boutiques, markets, and a sparkling town square

🎅Glen Rose: Small-town quiet, holiday lights everywhere, and cozy countryside charm

🎄Salado: A storybook Main Street with local artisans, twinkling lights, and cheerful holiday strolls

✨Llano: A riverside town glowing with lights and classic Texas Christmas character

🎁Boerne: A gorgeous Hill Country Main Street with a Christkindl Market and old-world holiday traditions

🕯️New Braunfels: German heritage, festive markets, and so much nostalgic charm

🎀Marble Falls: Home to the famous Walkway of Lights and the cutest downtown for holiday exploring

❄️ Marshall: One of Texas’ most magical small towns with its iconic Wonderland of Lights festival lighting up the entire square

10/03/2025

Well hello October. Oh how I’ve missed you. 🍂
The nights are cool for cozying up around the fire but the days are still warm for a stroll along the Paluxy River or a hike at Dinosaur Valley State Park.
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07/15/2025

“Either you are the filter or you become the filter.”
~ Dr. Casey Means
We are excited to provide a new reverse osmosis water filtration system for our guests so they can hydrate without any worry about toxins - plastic or otherwise - while staying at the cottage. Drink up! 💦

06/11/2025

Decorating the fridge with Visit Glen Rose, TX.’s fabulous cards and •Jane• magnets and sure loving the color vibe! ❤️🧡💛
So many reasons you Gotta Go To Glen Rose!

02/25/2025

Glen Rose is a small town southwest of Dallas known as the “Dinosaur Capital of Texas.” After walking in the dinosaur footprints, explore petrified wood buildings, a picturesque river walk, and a quaint, historic square.

02/18/2025

Congrats to Glen Rose’s own Brooke Rollins and thank you for serving as the 33rd US Secretary of Agriculture!

Brooke Rollins confirmation as Secretary of Agriculture reflects President Trump’s vision for empowering American farmers, strengthening rural communities, and ensuring our agricultural sector remains a cornerstone of our nation’s prosperity. America is BACK!

02/13/2025

Mark your calendar for this fun market on the square! A relaxing two block stroll from Compass:)

11/12/2024

Christmas is right around the corner!