Monday with Mallory

Hi friends, happy Monday!

I wanted to share a little LDP update because November… wow. We just wrapped up a record-breaking November, and Terlingua has been absolutely buzzing. Tourism has been nonstop, the weather has been showing off, and the desert has felt more alive than ever.

Every single person who walks through our doors is part of this wild, beautiful story we’re building out here, so thank you!

And I have to say, social media has taken off like crazy lately. I’ve met so many of you through videos, messages, and comments, and it has been one of the most unexpected gifts of this year. Sharing our life in Terlingua has opened the door to the coolest connections. I’m so grateful for every person who found us online, visited because of a video, or followed along from afar. I truly look forward to continuing to create, share, and connect with all of you.

My question to you: What type of content do you want to see?

As we head into December, we’re taking a quick pause to rest and reset. We’ll be closed this Sunday, the 14th through the 18th, and back open on Friday. We will be refreshed and ready for the busiest stretch of the year. Andy and I are sneaking away to Cabo for a few days to breathe, reset, and soak in a bit of sun before Christmas season hits full speed. I'm very excited for a little work break.

This year has taught me so much about adaptability. You have to learn how to pivot fast when unexpected changes pop up, how to lead with flexibility, and how to trust yourself even on the craziest days. And, we've had some bad days. Running a restaurant in the middle of the desert will humble you in the best ways, and it keeps teaching me that moving quickly and staying open-minded is the secret to surviving and thriving out here.

And truly… I’m grateful. For this community. For our team. For everyone who follows along online. For the thousands of people who’ve shown up for this journey, both in person and through the screens.

Building this life in Terlingua has been nothing short of incredible. Thanks for being here, friends, and I can’t wait to share what’s ahead as we close out 2025 and roll into a new year full of growth, adventure, and really good pizza.

Always cheering you on, ]

Mallory