Life begins here...

Lose yourself in nature's splendor...

Toledo Bend Country is unique for a retirement area. Its 1,250 miles of irregular shoreline and 197,660 acres of clean, deep water offers the finest bass fishing in the nation year round and boasts a record 300.63 pounds of gamefish per acre. It is the largest man-made reservoir in the South and fifth largest in the U. S.

Hunting opportunities abound for deer, small game, ducks, and geese around Kisatchie National Forest's varying terrain of beautiful cypress swamps with hanging Spanish moss and sandstone hills of Longleaf Pine.

Sparkling like a jewel is Hodges Gardens, Louisiana's renowned 4,700 acre "Garden in the Forest". Its multilevel floral spectaculars, breathtaking greenhouses, and bird and wildlife sanctuaries offers a scenic wonderland for every visitor.

An 18-hole championship golf course provides excellent views of the reservoir from almost every fairway and accents a 400 acre Recreational Complex, complete with 100 room Hotel, fifty condominiums and two villas on a high ridge overlooking the reservoir. An indoor/outdoor pool, fitness center, marina, and chapel are also included.

Immerse yourself in culture...

Louisiana's rich and epic history is displayed among a colorful collection of area festivals and scenic landmarks.

• Zwolle Tamale Fiesta, recalling the area's occupation by the Spanish Province of Texas.
• Florien Free State, commemorating the area's 20 years as a demilitarized zone following the Louisiana Purchase.
• Reenactment of the Battle of Pleasant Hill, a Civil War Rebel victory.
• Fisher Sawmill Days, a Louisiana landmark listed on the National Register of Historic Districts.
• The El Camino Real, established trade between Mexico and Fort Jesup.
• Fort Jesup was founded by General (later president) Zachary Taylor as the U. S. Army's southwestern most outpost until the Mexican War.
• Louisiana Downs thoroughbred racing relives the "Sport of Kings" with the nation's fifth largest racetrack.
• Natchitoches is a step back in time with its ante-bellum architecture, annual tours of historic homes, and City of Lights Christmas festival

Seclude yourself in tranquility...

Ever so slowly it starts to happen. The sun begins its descent behind a rim of bristling pine and mountainous oaks. The lengthening early evening shadows slide between the silver shards of the water's surface. And it's then you realize a hush has fallen across the landscape so complete, you're afraid you might disturb it by breathing.

Welcome to one of the South's greatest pleasures, Toledo Bend Country, nestled on the Texas/Louisiana border and enclosing Toledo Bend Lake. Here, the mild climate, fresh air, towering pines, and rolling hills create a perfect retreat, perfect for loving couples and families.

Take a break from all the noise and confusion of the city. Come enjoy the serene beauty and simple pleasures of Toledo Bend Country. And spend some quiet time with someone you may have lost touch with recently... Yourself.

Rediscover yourself on Toledo Bend!