Monday, November 28th, 2011
What to do in Chappell Hill Texas
Imagine living in the country in beautiful Washington County as you tour these amazing country homes, churches and historic sites decorated for the holidays! Mark your calendar annually for the second weekend in December to stay at the ranch and experience The Holiday Home Tour of Chappell Hill.
Book your all inclusive elopement wedding package for the ranch and get married during the holidays which is a magical time of year!
Wednesday, November 16th, 2011
Enjoy spiced tea and cider, live entertainment, Gingerbread Tour of Homes, holiday shopping as you stroll along the beautifully lighted streets of historic Downtown Brenham, Jingle Bell Stroll 5K and more holiday fun. The downtown Lighted Christmas Parade brings Santa to the Square! Don’t miss Christmas at the Farmers Market and the Christmas movie on the Square. annually the first weekend in December…..mark your calendars for this fun event to start your holiday season and get you in the mood: December 3 & 4!
Saturday, November 12th, 2011
Brenham Texas Amphitheatre
The Dr. Bobbie M. Dietrich Memorial Amphitheatre in Hohlt Park was officially opened with its first concert and praise for what it will bring to the quality of life here.
The 300-seat amphitheater was built using a $250,000 donation from Dr. Wilfred Dietrich, who called the project “a dream that Bobbie (his wife) and I had for many years.” Dietrich said that he and his late wife, who were both Blinn College professors before they retired, “felt that Brenham and the state needed an amphitheater.”
“We decided to build an amphitheater very similar to the ones that we saw in Turkey and other European countries,” he said. “According to Mr. Constantin Barbu (the project’s architect), this is the only one (more…)
Thursday, November 10th, 2011
Texas Wine Trail Fun For the Holidays!
Holiday Wine & Crystal Trail: First two weekends in December
Get a jump start on your holiday gift giving by touring the Holiday Wine Trail. On the first two weekends in December, each winery will pair two specially-selected wine tastings with a terrific holiday food sample. As an added bonus, when you visit any five wineries on the trail, each ticket holder will receive a commemorative keepsake crystal wine glass on your fifth stop.
Book your room at the B&B which is centrally located to the Trail! Consider eloping during the holidays at the ranch with one of our all inclusive elopement packages….a very special time of year!
Monday, November 7th, 2011
Poinsettia Celebration
It wouldn’t be the start of the holiday season without viewing the thousands of brilliant poinsettia plants at the annual Poinsettia Celebration held every year the weekend before Thanksgiving at Ellison’s Greenhouses in Brenham located just down the road from the B&B which is the perfect place to elope in Texas!
From 10 am-4 pm each day the weekend before Thanksgiving, visitors can view and purchase from both traditional plants and new varieties. The famous 6-foot “Texas-sized” poinsettias are always on display, as well as the giant holiday poinsettia tree. Tour the greenhouses filled with colorful mums, kalanchoes and other blooming plants, plus the wonder of more than 80,000 multi-color blooming poinsettia varieties. Plus, garden, interiorscape and floral design experts present educational mini-seminars. Don’t forget your holiday gift shopping list for there are also arts and crafts booths.
Join the fun at the Annual Poinsettia Celebration at Ellison’s Greenhouses, located at the intersection of Blue Bell Rd. and East Stone St. in Brenham. For more information, call 1-888-BRENHAM or visit .
Saturday, November 5th, 2011
Christmas Shopping & Brenham Texas Home Tours
Do all your Christmas shopping at the Mansion and tour historic homes of architectural note beautifully decorated for Christmas during this festive holiday weekend in Brenham Texas! Heritage Belles in Period dress guide guests through historic homes beautifully decorated for the holidays, plus the Trunk Show with holiday shopping from a variety of vendors. Held annually on the weekend before Thanksgiving……make it your official kickoff of the holiday season and stay at the ranch, the perfect romantic weekend getaway and elopement spot! Giddings Stone Mansion 979-836-1690
Friday, October 28th, 2011
The Stone Cellar has another great Wine Festival planned this Fall! Don’t miss the fun while staying at the ranch……
Texas Weekend Escape
November 5, 2011
1 p.m. – 6 p.m.
7th Annual
Fall Festival of Wines
Black Cat Choir
Sunday, October 23rd, 2011
Texas History and Blacksmithing
Blacksmithing In Texas!
On the weekend of October 29-30, step back into history at Barrington Living History Farm as members of the Houston Area Blacksmiths Association will demonstrate the age old craft of metalworking. Experience the blaze of the forge fire, the clang of the hammer and anvil. See blazing hot steel formed into beautiful objects to be displayed.
Demonstrations will take place on both days from 10 am – 4:30 pm. “Smithing in Texas” will be held at Barrington Living History Farm, home of Dr. Anson Jones, the last president of the Republic of Texas. Admission fees are $5 adults, $3 students, and children under 6 are admitted free. State Park pass holders are admitted free as well. For details on Smithing in Texas, call 936-878-2214 or visit Birthplace of Texas.
For a great Bed and Breakfast Getaway, stay at the ranch!
Saturday, October 22nd, 2011
Saturday October 29, 2011
Windy Winery’s Annual Chili Cookoff
Book your room now at the B&B just 5 minutes away from all the fun!
Dust off those chili recipes and join us for some fun, good food & music (more…)
Tuesday, October 11th, 2011
Holiday Home Tour
November 19 & 20: Combine lovely Heritage Belles in period dress with beautifully decorated heritage homes, plus a trunk show and antiques shopping opportunities, and you’ll experience one of the great events our guests enjoy every year to kick off the Christmas season while staying at our romantic bed and breakfast ranch. This is also the perfect time of year to book your intimate wedding by choosing one of our special Brenham Texas elopement wedding packages. Brenham is one of the best places to elope in Texas! (more…)
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