About Us
The Houses are a local family with Abilene roots going back five generations! This is home. Gary and Vicki, along with their growing family, welcome you to stay, play, see, and experience their friendly little West Texas town.
Every House Family Property is restored with attention to even the smallest detail. Gary has been remodeling and building custom homes for 25 years. His eye for perfection and detail has been passed down to each of his daughters.
Their first investment was a complete restoration of Gary’s childhood home. In 1965, his parents meticulously planned every detail of this mid-century home. The large corner lot provided plenty of space for their kids to play with cousins and friends. After 32 years, three children and four grandchildren, Gary’s parents decided to sell the home, but remained in Abilene. Eventually, the house began showing its age. After being owned by only one other family, Gary and Vicki bought it back in 2019. Gary saw potential and his daughters’ memories of Grandma and Papa’s house became the motivation to tenderly restore this family property. A copy of the original house plans, with hand-written notations by his dad of paint and carpet colors, now hangs on the wall in the restored home.
This family is known for their Southern hospitality. They often welcome and open their own home to family, friends, and college students. Now, they extend their hospitality to Abilene guests looking for a comfortable, personable, home away from home.
The Rest of Our Family
Sarah Turner
Sarah is the first born House girl. She is married to Geoffrey and they have 2 children, Berkley and Ellie. Sarah owns her own floral and interior design company and enjoyed helping her dad restore his childhood home last year. She has also loved helping Gary and Vicki create a beautiful, comfortable home away from home for Abilene visitors. Sarah loves quality time with family and friends, reading, DIY home projects, crafting with her kids and traveling!
Katie Gilgenbach
Katie is the middle House daughter. She is married to Kelly and they have 2 children, Parker & Hunter. She is a stay at home mom, but recently started a makeup business for weddings and special events. She loves fitness, shopping, spending time with family and friends, baking, and traveling.
Julianne House
Julianne is the youngest of the House girls. She is a Senior at Hardin-Simmons University studying Communication Sciences and Disorders with a plan to get her masters once she graduates. She enjoys quality time with family and friends, traveling the world, and running a little photography business. On a funny note, she has a healthy obsession with dogs and an unhealthy obsession with TikTok.