After Joe's passing in 1957, the devoted Ella Stein remained the mansion's faithful steward until she joined him in 1984, leaving behind walls that had witnessed decades of their love story. The Fuller family briefly inherited this architectural heirloom, preserving its authentic character with minimal intervention—a reverence design enthusiasts can still appreciate. In 1999, visionaries Tammy and Barry Sikes recognized the property's untapped potential, transforming the historic estate into a Victorian bed and breakfast that would introduce travelers to its charms, perfectly timed with the blossoming of Texas Hill Country's wine scene.