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David graduated summa cum laude with a degree in New Testament Greek at Abilene Christian University and then did graduate work at the University of Texas. He loves people and has used his talents as a full time minister for many years. He continues to minister by teaching adult classes, leading small groups,and occasionally preaching here in Hot Springs, and performing weddings and vow renewals at Wildwood. Currently he works as a full-time mail carrier and uncountable hours as an Innkeeper (the work never stops here!) He will be the one checking you in at 1 a.m .with a genuine smile on his face and he is also the one you can hearing laughing all over the house.

Rebecca spent 15 yrs as a manager in retail, then owned a craft painting business in Dallas.These days, she uses her artistic talents in decorating Wildwood and cooking the delicious 3 course breakfast you will enjoy each morning. She gives the tour of the home detailing the incredible history of Wildwood and the Ellsworth family. She also loves people and is committed to providing the best hospitality to be found in Hot Springs!

Shorty is the resident guard dog. He is a black and tan dapple miniature dachshund and he thinks he rules Park Ave. He isn't allowed in any guest areas and we live on a separate floor of the house so you probably wouldn't know he is here. Although he is a loving and loyal family member, he still hasn't, after 10 years, grasped the concept of hospitality! If you see us walking him and he barks at you, he isn't saying "Welcome", he's saying "Get off my property!" Maybe one day he'll get it.... :) If you own a dachshund...you'll understand!