Thursday, February 2nd, 2012
Texas Wine & Chocolate Trail
Come on up for a stay at the ranch and enjoy the Wine & Chocolate Trail which is another wonderful way to celebrate Valentine’s Day. For four days on the first two weekends in February 2012, your trail ticket allows you to sample two wine tastings paired with a wonderful chocolate delicacy at each participating winery along the Texas Bluebonnet Wine Trail. (more…)
Friday, January 20th, 2012
Looking for something to do indoors but still get out while staying at the ranch this winter? Check out the annual Quilt Show:
A Tuscan Garden Quilt Show
Brenham, Texas 77833
Wednesday, January 18th, 2012
On the weekend of January 28-29, learn how to “Make Every 
Stitch Count.” While today we can go to the store and buy ready-made clothing, men and women of the early frontier had to know, by necessity, how to sew and create handmade clothing, linens and even decorations. There will be many hands-on opportunities to observe and learn these various sewing and creating skills.
Also, on Saturday, January 28, learn about the history and symbolism of the many flags that have flown in Texas, with guest speaker and former TSSAR president Tom Green. Try your hand at putting a stitch into a re-creation of an early Texas flag.
For details and fees for these events, call (936) 878-2214 ext. 246, or visit Birthplace of Texas.
Tuesday, January 17th, 2012
By Tom O’Hara: “The Original Round Top Texas Antiques Fair, hosted by Susan and Bo Franks September 28–October 1, saw more than 250 exhibiting dealers offering antiques and collectibles from the earliest American styles through Biedermeier from Europe, lacquered furniture from Asia and even some of the later industrial fashions for the home and workplace.
Begun as a venue for American country-style antiques in “The Big Red Barn,” the show has expanded over the last five years with the addition of the air-conditioned marquee Continental Tent and the Big Red Barn Tent to allow for expanded inventories and styles, including many dealers that specialize in Continental, industrial and even some later Nineteenth Century styles. Carmine Dance Hall, located just over the hill, also offered air-conditioned space as part of this show……” Read more of what was sold and what was available.
The next edition of the show will be April 4–8. For more information, 512-237-4747 or www.RoundTopTexasAntiques.com .
Monday, January 16th, 2012
Book one of our romantic weekend getaways and enjoy this great wine pairing all in the same weekend!
Pleasant Hill Winery in Brenham Texas
Pleasant Hill Winery introduces 2010 Sangiovese with Caprese Bruschetta.
Italian diced tomatoes have been marinated in olive oil and basil , spooned over bread slices, topped with Mozzarella and toasted to perfection.
(Enjoy a glass of Sangiovese 2010 and the food pairing for $12.)
The Sangiovese Food Pairing is a 2-day event.
Enjoy it Saturday, January 21, 2012 11:00 – 6:00 and Sunday, January 22, 2012 noon – 5:00
Thursday, January 12th, 2012
Tuesday, January 10th, 2012
Wine Walk Downtown Brenham
Brenham Uptown Swirl – A Wine Walk…….January 14, 2012
Shake off those after-holidays blues on Saturday, January 14, from 2 – 7 pm (MLK weekend.) Kick off the New Year with an afternoon and evening of wine tasting in quaint stores and other locations around Brenham’s downtown district.
With the purchase of a beautifully boxed, one-of-a-kind keepsake wine glass, visitors can collect tickets to sample 20 wines, varieties both local and from around the world. Wine glasses may be purchased in advance online at Brenham Uptown Swirl, at several locations in downtown Brenham or on the day of the event at the downtown Ticket Booth. A map of tasting locations will also be provided. For more information, call 979-337-7384 or visit Brenham Uptown Swirl.
Stay with us at the ranch and enjoy one of our Romantic Texas Getaway Packages to make it a completely memorable weekend getaway Texas style!
Thursday, January 5th, 2012
This is one of the coolest things to happen lately in Brenham, Texas, the historical hub of Washington County! If you love history and architecture, you don’t want to miss this during your stay at the ranch…….
Visitors view an underground cistern in Toubin Park after a dedication program Tuesday. The program included a historical recreation of “The Burning of Brenham” by post-Civil War Union troops occupying the town, which led to installation of a series of cisterns for fire fighting. Arthur Hahn/reprints at www.brenhambanner.com |
Mark Denton of the Texas Historical Commission’s archaeology division said he’d never seen anything like it.
“Not many cities call the historical commission and say, ‘Hey, come look what we’ve found in our street,’” Denton said at Tuesday’s dedication of the new Toubin Park in downtown Brenham. “It truly is a unique thing. I’ve seen no other examples like it in the rest of the state.”
“It” is an underground cistern, discovered in 2000 by a city of Brenham street crew doing repairs at downtown intersection. Realizing what had been found……..
Tuesday, December 6th, 2011
How to make a house smell like home over the holidays!!! This is a tried and true recipe we rely on at the B&B during the holidays…..the smell makes everyone happy! There is nothing better than holiday simmer on the stove, Christmas music playing on the ipod, good red wine flowing, crackers and dips in festive plates and the company of family and friends!
Holiday Simmer
3 cinnamon sticks
3 bay leaves
1/4 cup whole cloves
1 teaspoon ground cloves
2 lemon slices
2 tablespoons orange peel
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 quart water
Mix all ingredients in medium saucepan. Simmer on low heat. Add water as needed throughout the day. I leave the same batch on the stove for a few days!
Thursday, December 1st, 2011
Round Top Texas Holiday Event
Traditional holiday carols with follow the performance accompanied from the stage by James Dick, the Institute’s founder and artistic director. Following the carols, make sure to join us for wassail and treats at our free Annual Holiday Reception in the School Building across from the Festival Concert Hall.
Get your Christmas shopping done in downtown Brenham before enjoying the festivities in Round Top!
Bayou City Chorale & Guests, Saturday, December 10, 2011 @ 3:00PM, Festival Concert Hall | Tickets: $20/$10
Tickets are available online or by calling (979) 249-3129.
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