Troy, Texas
.25 mile
1/2 mile
1.1 miles
Where pastures, purpose, and possibility meet.
Green Trees Farm Grace Trail®
Green Trees Farm Grace Trail®
Woven through the rolling pastures of Green Trees Farm, this private custom Grace Trail® features three distinct walking loops designed for every pace, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in reflection regardless of skill level or hiking experience.
About This Trail
Created on family-owned land that has been cared for over generations, this installation was brought to life during a time when many were seeking space to slow down and reconnect.
Led by Lynda and Bill Schumann and shaped through the support of friends, volunteers, and local partners, the trail was thoughtfully integrated into the existing landscape—resulting in three distinct walking paths that reflect both the character of the farm and the intention behind its creation.
Today, the trail continues to be experienced by visitors from across Central Texas—families, individuals, and groups who come to walk, reflect, and spend time in nature.
ACCESSIBILITY
• Loop options from 0.25 to 1.1 miles
• Inclusive terrain
• Private access by appointment only
• Secure on-site parking
AMENITIES
• Wind Phone
• Interactive QR codes
• Locally crafted seating areas
• Vantage points overlooking the pastures
LANDSCAPE
• Expansive meadow views
• Working horse farm environment
• Wide-open rural horizons
• Natural creek beds
• Native farm flora
EXPERIENCE
• Somatic and equestrian connection
• Curated group retreats
• Facilitated wellness walks
• Legacy rooted in generations of family care
POWERED BY COMMUNITY
Each Grace Trail becomes a reflection of the community that surrounds it. While the questions remain the same, what unfolds along the path is shaped by the people who walk it—through shared moments, personal reflections, and the ways individuals choose to show up
for themselves and one another.
Rooted in Generations of Care
The Green Trees Farm Grace Trail® represents a sophisticated model for Private-Public Synergy. This installation reflects the vision of its founders and the collective effort of those who helped bring it to life—emerging through the support of friends, volunteers, and local partners.
This trail proves that when a family opens their gates to the community, they create more than a path; they create a sanctuary where connection unfolds quietly and every walk becomes part of an ongoing story of resilience.
Through ongoing care, presence, and participation, the trail remains a living part of the farm—shaped by the people who walk it and the land that holds it.
CARRYING WORDS ON THE TEXAS WIND
The Green Trees Farm Grace Trail® is a living landscape that evolves with the needs of the community. In partnership with the Temple Rotary Club, we have introduced the Wind Phone to our pastures.
Inspired by the original Kaze No Denwa in Japan, this non-electric rotary phone offers a private, soulful way to speak words to those we have lost.
It is a powerful metaphor for enduring connection and a dedicated space for processing grief through the simple act of storytelling—allowing the wind to carry what the heart needs to release.
LIFE ALONG THE TRAIL
Along the way, simple moments begin to stand out—what you notice, what you feel, and what stays with you.
HELD BY
COMMUNITY
FOOTSTEPS
& LIFE
Horses grazing in nearby fields, cattle moving across the land, families walking the paths, and visitors exploring at their own pace—each bringing their own rhythm to the farm.
Shaped by the vision of its founders and brought to life with the help of friends, volunteers, and local partners, this trail reflects a shared commitment to creating something meaningful on the land.
TALES FROM THE TRAIL
Along this trail, people pass grazing horses, pause along the land, and often catch Rufus—the farm’s dog—either on patrol or taking a well-earned break nearby.
Made Meaningful Here
Across the winding paths of Green Trees Farm, the air is filled with the low hum of the Texas wind and the steady rhythm of horses grazing nearby.
Here, reflection feels as natural as the sunrise. You might find a visitor using the Wind Phone to speak words to a lost loved one, or a family walking the long loop as the light shifts across the meadow.
In Troy, grace is a shared experience—one that moves at the pace of the land.
Shared Beyond the Trail
From the soulful whispers carried by the Wind Phone to the curated retreats that bring groups from across Central Texas, Green Trees Farm has become a beacon of rural healing—proving that a private gift can create a public legacy of hope and restorative connection.
FOUNDING PARTNERS
Created through the vision of the Schumann family and the dedication of local volunteers, this trail is a testament to the power of private stewardship. Supported by the Temple Rotary Club and friends across Central Texas, this collaboration has transformed family pastures into a regional resource for peace.
With sincere thanks to the friends, neighbors, and volunteers who helped shape this legacy on the land:
Additional Gracious Donors
Community Partners & Stewards
Created through the vision of the Schumann family and the dedication of local volunteers, this trail is a testament to the power of private stewardship. Supported by the Temple Rotary Club and friends across Central Texas, this collaboration has transformed family pastures into a regional resource for peace.
Regional & Civic Partners
American Legion Post 133
Temple Granite Works
The Temple Rotary Club
Foundational Support