Tours at Southlake Town Square
Thanksgiving through Christmas
Every Saturday evening from Thanksgiving through Christmas we are the exclusive carriage service for viewing the beautiful lights at Southlake Town Square. You can catch a carriage at the Plaza on Grand Ave. near Piccomolo and the Hilton Hotel .
No Reservations Required: Reservations are not required but are encouraged at peak times of the season. A Standard carriage ride generally lasts 5-10 minutes and costs $20 for a group of 4. The Extended ride lasts about 10-15 minutes and costs $40 for the group. A special reservation may be made for half hour and hourly rates. Please call for information. Blankets are included on the carriage when the weather is chilly and you can bring your own hot cocoa or coffee.
Service Times and Information: The carriages are generally out after 5 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, after 2 p.m. on Sundays during the holiday season, and other special times by appointment (weather permitting). These are our guaranteed times for walk-up service, however we will come early or stay late by popular demand. Reservations may be made with the hostess during these times, e-mailing from the "Contact Us" page, submitting "Reservations & Payment" below (pre-pay required) or by calling any of our phone numbers below after 4 pm.
Currently scheduled days for 2009:
| Christmas Season '09 | |
| Sunday, Nov. 21st | after 2 p.m. |
| Fridays, Nov. 27th; Dec. 4th, 11th, 18th | after 5 p.m. |
| Saturdays, Nov. 28th; Dec. 5th, 12th, 19th | after 5 p.m. |
| Sundays, Nov. 29th; Dec. 6th, 13th, 20th | after 2 p.m. |
| Other days and later reservations (after 8 p.m.) subject to extra charges. | |
| No hours for Christmas Eve. | |
Private Holiday Tours:
Private reservations may be made any time, on any day, at any location during the season. These rates vary by type of service required and are tailored to make your holiday event special. Feel free to call us today to discuss your particular needs. You may choose from any of the following options. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call us prior to paying online as there are no full refunds for online payments. Confirmation by phone or e-mail will be sent as soon as possible.
It is easiest to catch us in the evening--- 817.925-4993 or 817.929-6068 E-mail us at workhorseranch@juno.com from the "Contact Us" page or choose to book online below.
Our cancellation policy is as follows: 6-8 hour advance notice required for cancellation due to inclement weather – we will show up unless we hear from you; a partial refund may be sent within 30 days of cancellation provided proper notice has been given; Olde Tyme Carriage Co. reserves the right to avoid or alter any and all situations where safety may be a factor, and the right to cancel any and all agreements in the event of hazardous conditions. (If you cancel, you may or may not receive a refund but if we cancel, we will refund you.)
***Warning: Under Texas law (Ch. 87, Civil Practice and Remedies Code)
An equine professional is not liable for an injury to or the death of a participant in equine activities resulting from the inherent risks of equine activities.***
Southlake Town Square: Christmas time or any time, we can make your visit special. We offer a Standard tour, which lasts approx. 5-10 minutes; an Extended tour, which can last up to 20 minutes; and any other Special service requests for off-peak days year round. These rates only apply during the holiday season. Check our "Tours at Southlake Town Square" page for Standard and Extended tour dates and times.
A few of the news clippings from Christmas past in Southlake---- 