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Milk and Honey Ranch: From Tech Exec to Texas Luxury Farm Retreat
Episode 4
Monday, 16 February, 2026
Looking for a little lavish getaway? Today Patty interviews Brent and Daniela Phillips about Milk and Honey Ranch, a luxury farm resort between Houston and Austin near Brenham, Round Top, and Blue Bell Ice Cream. Brent left a tech career after COVID, selling his company, and a Texas freeze exposed how unprepared he felt without power. He bought the land unexpectedly, first for family life and learning practical skills. After a financial hit, they listed their garage on Airbnb and it grew fast. Daniela survived a severe hydroplaning crash; while she was hospitalized, bookings surged 1300% as millions followed and prayed online. Guests come for animal experiences, especially mini Highland “cuddle cows,” plus alpacas, kangaroos, pigs, and goats. Next: a pond water park, golf simulator, and Promised Land Village for up to 40.Find out more and connect with Brent, Daniela, and Milk and Honey:Website: https://milkandhoneyranch.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/milkandhoneyranchtxIG: https://www.instagram.com/MilkandHoneyRanch/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx3IjbNw1kMIYHYl81hJxNQLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/milk-honey-ranch/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@milkandhoneyranchEpisode Highlights:00:00 Meet Brent & Daniela + the viral rooster sculpture story01:15 What is Milk & Honey Ranch? Luxury farm resort vibes03:00 Why they left tech life: COVID, family time, and the Texas freeze wake-up call04:38 Buying the land (without telling Daniela) + the original family-farm plan06:10 From “just our home” to Airbnb: the financial hit and Round Top’s surprise boost08:28 Scaling up to 35 stays: reinvesting, risk, and the ‘if you build it’ reality check10:10 Faith, closed doors, and grinding through doubt to keep the ranch alive13:30 Cuddle cows & the animal experiences: the $7K risk that paid off16:39 The real work behind the magic: hospitality + farm life (and doing it all at first)17:35 How the Kids Pitch In at the Ranch (Guests, Animals & Coffee Bar)18:47 No Regrets: What Ranch Life Has Taught the Whole Family19:40 Daniella’s Car Accident: Injuries, Recovery & the 2-Year Anniversary20:46 Viral Prayer Chain: Social Media Support & 1300% Booking Surge23:42 “Established by Creation, Inspired for Connection” + The Goat Birth Story26:10 What’s Next: Water Park, Golf Simulator & Promised Land Village Expansion28:09 Rapid-Fire Q&A: 2026 Goals, Dream Jobs, Favorite Animals & Chocolate30:10 Wrap-Up: Visit the Ranch, Share the Episode & Teaser for Next Guest
