Some stays give you a room. Hope gives you a story.

Meet Hope, the beautifully converted school bus at the heart of The Riviere Skoolie, a lakefront glamping retreat tucked along Long Creek on Lake Granbury. At the back of the bus, a queen bed looks out toward the water. Two twin beds, layered textiles, warm wood interiors, a hand-painted ceiling mural, and a kitchenette set for two complete a space that feels collected, creative, and entirely unexpected.

For many of us, a school bus was one of the first places where the journey became part of the memory. It carried us to school, field trips, Friday night games, band competitions, and places we experienced alongside friends. Conversations happened there. Friendships were formed there. Something about climbing aboard meant you were going somewhere.

Hope carries that familiar sense of anticipation into an entirely different season of life. The destination is now quiet water, slow mornings, firelit evenings, and time with someone who matters. The bus that once represented where you had to go has become a place that gives you permission to stay awhile.

The Riviere Skoolie was created by Ty and Jenna LeBlanc, the husband-and-wife team behind Life of the Modern Nomads. Ty brings more than two decades of luxury homebuilding experience, while Jenna brings the expressive design perspective behind Winton & Waits. Together, they transformed Hope into a retreat where nostalgia, thoughtful design, and outdoor living come together naturally.

Although Hope can accommodate up to four guests, the experience is especially well suited to couples seeking a romantic getaway, solo travelers looking for room to reset, and small adventurous families comfortable sharing one thoughtfully designed space.

Spend the morning kayaking along Long Creek, settle in beside the fire as evening arrives, play cards beneath the warm interior lights, or simply watch the water from bed.

Just Hope, the water, and a sky full of stars.