Timber Lodge Alpacas Location, Driving Directions

Location

Important disclaimer:

The map below is accurate as to the location of our ranch. However, the driving directions available from MapQuest, Google Maps and other internet sources, or from a GPS device can get you lost or stuck.

BOTTOM LINE: DO NOT TAKE TEXAS 34 SOUTH FROM I-80, OR NORTH FROM KAUFMN, AND THEN TURN ONTO COUNTY RD. 279. Give us a call, and we can provide a much better way to get to the ranch, or follow one of the driving directions below:

1) From Dallas on I-175, Hawn Freeway. On I-20 in south Dallas going east toward Mesquite, or on I-635 going south toward Mesquite take the I-175 exit toward Kaufman. Drive about 36 miles to Kaufman. The highway makes a hard right curve heading to Athens, and there is a fork on the left going into downtown Kaufman on Texas 243. Take the left fork into town. You will come to a stop sign before entering the square, with a service station on the left. Turn left at the stop sign onto Jefferson St. After two blocks the street turns to the left and becomes FM 987. Follow 987 for three miles to Post Oak Bend. You will see a convenience store/gas station on the right. Turn right at the store onto County Rd. 279/Post Oak Bend Rd. Follow the County Rd. for 2.5 miles, and Brooks Lane comes in from the left. Take a left on Brooks Ln. and our driveway is the fourth on the left.

2) From Dallas on US-80. On US-80, heading east toward Mesquite, drive about 30 miles to Terrell. As you approach Terrell, there will be an exit saying I-80, Terrell. Do not take the exit to Terrell, but stay on the Interstate (this is now I-20). The highway will curve to the right and straighten out, with a sign saying Terrell Next Three Exits. The next sign will say "FM 148, 1 Mile." Take the exit for FM 148, and turn right at the stop sign. Follow 148 for about 7 miles until FM 987 comes in from the left. Turn left onto FM 987. Follow this for about three miles until you come to a four-way stop with blinking lights. Go straight through this intersection and continue for another three miles. At Post Oak Bend, you will find a convenience store on the left. Take a left next to the store, onto County Rd. 279/Post Oak Bend Rd. Stay on 279 for about 2.5 miles and Brooks Ln. comes in from the left. Take a left onto Brooks Ln. and our driveway is the fourth on the left.

3) From Tyler and points east of Terrell. On I-20, drive past the Highway 34 exit. Take the exit for FM 148 and cross the highway. Follow 148 for about 7 miles, and FM 987 will come in from the left. Turn left onto FM 987. Follow this for about three miles until you come to a four-way stop with blinking lights. Go straight through this intersection and continue for another three miles. At Post Oak Bend, you will find a convenience store on the left. Take a left next to the store, onto County Rd. 279/Post Oak Bend Rd. Stay on 279 for about 2.5 miles and Brooks Ln. comes in from the left. Take a left onto Brooks Ln. and our driveway is the fourth on the left.

4) From Rockwall/Lake Ray Hubbard. From US-67 take S. Goliad/FM-205 south toward Terrell. In Terrell, at the intesection with US-80, FM-205 becomes FM-148. Cross US-80 and follow FM 148 for about 9 miles until FM 987 comes in from the left. Turn left onto FM 987. Follow this for about three miles until you come to a four-way stop with blinking lights. Go straight through this intersection and continue for another three miles. At Post Oak Bend, you will find a convenience store on the left. Take a left next to the store, onto County Rd. 279. Stay on 279 for about 2.5 miles and Brooks Ln. comes in from the left. Take a left onto Brooks Ln. and our driveway is the fourth on the left.

5) From Greenville on Highway 34. Heading south on Highway 34 from Greenville you will arrive in Terrell. Turn right at I-80 and go to the next traffic light. Take a left at the light, Virginia St./Highway 34, and follow this for about 3 miles. FM 2578 comes in from the right, but it is not well marked. Take a right on FM 2578 and follow this for about 7 miles. At the four-way stop sign with blinking lights, turn left onto FM 987. Follow this for about three miles to Post Oak Bend. At Post Oak Bend, you will find a convenience store on the left. Take a left next to the store, onto County Rd. 279/Post Oak Bend Rd. Stay on 279 for about 2.5 miles and Brooks Ln. comes in from the left. Take a left onto Brooks Ln. and our driveway is the fourth on the left.

6) From Waxahachie on I-35-E. Exit the freeway heading east on US 287-S, toward Ennis. Leaving Waxahachie, look for the Ennis/US 287 exit, and follow the left fork, which will put you on W. Ennis Ave. Drive into and through Ennis, and you will come to I-45 on the east side of town.

7) From Ennis along US 287, drive under the I-45 overpass heading east, and the road will become Highway 34. Drive east on 34 until you arrive in Kaufman. Continue along 34, or Washington St., until you get to the town square. Drive into the square, make one left turn and exit the square. There will be a stop sign and a Shell station on the corner to the right. Turn right on Jefferson St. Follow Jefferson for about two blocks until it takes a sharp left. Turn left and the road becomes FM 987. Follow 987 for about 3 miles to Post Oak Bend. At Post Oak Bend, you will find a convenience store on the right. Take a right next to the store, onto County Rd. 279/Post Oak Bend Rd. Stay on 279 for about 2.5 miles and Brooks Ln. comes in from the left. Take a left onto Brooks Ln. and our driveway is the fourth on the left.

Just remember, you can always call for additional directions. We might be outside, so there's no guarantee we will hear the phone, but you can give it a try. The best idea is to call before leaving and make sure you have the right directions.