Mary and Howard Baskin are fortunate to be the custodians of this beautiful historic mansion located at the doorstep of Dallas. The home was built circa 1915 by the English cotton merchant, James Wright Harrison, for his new bride at a time when Waxahachie was at the center of one of the leading cotton producing areas in the world. Your host, Mary Baskin, has many years of experience in interior design, hospitality, and small group European travel. In addition she has worked for and produced interior design articles for such publications as Traditional Home, Country Home, and Better Homes and Gardens. She brings with her many years of travel experience with a wealth of knowledge and an educated eye for interior design.

If you fancy a romantic getaway or a traditional country house party where you can gather friends and family, please consider the English Merchant’s Inn which has been selected by the readers of the Dallas Observer in its BEST OF DALLAS rankings as the Best 1-Day Getaway from Dallas. In addition to maintaining a world class bed and breakfast, as the Vagabond Traveler, Mary leads small groups on antiquing and cultural adventures in countries such as France, Ireland, England, Morocco, Turkey, Kenya and South Africa. Learn more at https://vagabondtravelco.com.