Our Story
The Serenity Woods is a privately owned cabin retreat nestled in the Ouachita Mountains near Glenwood, Arkansas — just 25 minutes from Hot Springs. It was created for couples who want more than a hotel room: a place where you can slow down, reconnect, and experience the natural beauty of the Arkansas hill country on your own terms.
Whether you're planning an intimate elopement, a honeymoon escape, an anniversary celebration, or simply a romantic weekend away from the noise of everyday life, Serenity Woods was designed with you in mind. The property is completely private — no shared walls, no other rental guests on site — so every moment here truly belongs to the two of you.
Guests at Serenity Woods are always welcomed with genuine care and personal attention. From helping you plan your ceremony to stocking the fridge before you arrive, every detail is handled so you can focus on what matters most — each other.
Meet Your Host
Tina brings over two decades of heart, hospitality, and professional expertise to The Serenity Woods. For 23 years she owned and operated Paradise Cove at Lake Grapevine — a beloved wedding venue in Southlake, Texas — alongside Paradise Cove Catering. She also owned and operated a vacation rental property in Texas for 7 years, giving her firsthand insight into what truly makes guests feel at home. As a licensed event planner for 20+ years and an ordained minister for over a decade, she has guided countless couples through some of the most meaningful moments of their lives.
Tina's philosophy has always been simple: give more than you take. Throughout her career she donated events and resources to more nonprofits than she can count, including Embrace Grace, Salute America's Heroes, and Rotary International. She and her husband would regularly take food and clothes to the homeless, feeding 100 people at a time — "I gave more than I made. That's just my motto in life."
Her community dedication was recognized with the Grapevine Chamber Business of the Year award and the prestigious Rotary Paul Harris Fellow Major Donor honor, earned through more than a decade of service with the Grapevine Rotary Club — where she was also named Rotarian of the Year.
Now, Tina has channeled all of that experience, warmth, and attention to detail into The Serenity Woods — a new chapter built to help couples begin their own. When you stay here, you're not just booking a cabin. You're being welcomed by someone who has spent her entire life making sure love stories are celebrated well.
No shared walls. No other guests. Just the two of you.
Ceremony on the property with an ordained officiant available.
Surrounded by 1.8 million acres of national forest.