San Antonio, Texas

"The gate swings open, and you are instantly transported to a serene place looking as if it belongs in a travel brochure.  The scene, so unexpected, takes your breath away.  Could it be that mere moments ago you were in the thick of traffic? 

The peaceful haven on Jackson Keller is the homestead and garden of Anne and Joe Barfield."  This is the beginning of a gardening article written by Cheryl Van Tuyl Jividen for the San Antonio Express News.

Anne and Joe have lived here since 1980, and now are eager to share their San Antonio bed and breakfast oasis with others, especially those with dietary restrictions.  Anne was diagnosed with celiac disease in 1998, and found that it drastically changed their travel habits.  Their favorite kind of trip is to go to France or Italy and rent a little cottage in the country.  Daily trips to visit the markets and scenes of the area are enjoyed, and then they go "home" to their little place in the evening.   

Your home away from home accommodations can be the Paradise Suite, a detached guest suite with private entrance available to you by the night, or by the week.  Anne and Joe offer you some of the same kinds of hospitality they have enjoyed over the years. 

A gluten free breakfast prepared in a gluten free environment is at the top of the list at Chicken Paradise.  There is a large pool, a private outdoor (hot water) shower, a tree house and places to read or stroll around in the serenity of the lush bed and breakfast retreat.  The chickens and peacocks roam the premises and are curious to meet you.  There is a big organic garden where you are welcome to forage or visit the herbs.  You may go for a dip or lounge around the pool. Just make yourself at home.

After breakfast, consult the celiac notebook with lists of places for you to dine safely or buy gluten free groceries and snacks.  Go out and see the sights after perusing the up-to-date in-house suggestions and enjoy your day.  You will be happy to return to this San Antonio bed and breakfast paradise in the evening.

To get a preview of the delights of Chicken Paradise B&B, take a look at our Photo Albums.

For more information you may contact Chicken Paradise at annebarfield@satx.rr.com or call 210-340-0648.