Murski Homestead Bed & Breakfast, Brenham, Texas » Washington County

Antique Rose Emporium: Annual Fall Festival of Roses

Pamela Murski — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 19:16:32 +0000

Roses

The Antique Rose Emporium (ARE) hosts its annual Fall Festival of Roses in November with three days of free garden-related seminars presented by nationally and internationally known speakers and gardening tours. The ranch is located just a short drive down a beautiful country road from this amazing nursery & garden center.

Antique Rose Emporium, with its 8 acres of landscaped grounds, is located at 10000 FM 50 in Independence, Texas. For more information about the annual Fall Festival of Roses, call 979-836-5548.

Gardens Near Brenham Texas Bed and Breakfast

Pamela Murski — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 18:01:49 +0000

On a recent to trip to Blackwood, an educational land institute within a 30 minute beautiful drive from BrenhamTexas, I was delighted to see the way that the land has been preserved through gardens and nature through sustainable practices. A formerly neglected tract of land has been turned into a living learning environment at Blackwood, including the construction of an amazing straw bale home. It inspires me with my gardens and attempts to work with the land and ecosystems that exist naturally at the ranch. Encouraging our cooking class participants to shop, eat and live locally is part of our philosophy here at the ranch.

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Washington County Fair Brenham TX

Pamela Murski — Sun, 26 Sep 2010 20:07:45 +0000

The Fair has officially come and gone and wow, was it lot’s of fun…rodeo, dancing, live bands, carnival, cattle judging & auctions, bull riding, BBQ cookoff and of course, “exotic fair food”! Our guests this year turned us on to the “deep fried pickles, twinkies and other funky fried foods”. We did try some so be sure to ask me what my tastebuds had to say about them when you come for a visit! Only a mile down the road from the B&B, our guests get to experience all the fun without the hassle of parking as we will ferry them to and fro! If you’ve never been to a county fair, you don’t want to miss ours which is the oldest in the state. Be sure to set your calendars for the second week September 2011 and make your reservation with us now for an experience of a lifetime!

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Fall Antiques Fairs Rooms Available

Pamela Murski — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 20:52:31 +0000

Get your comfy walking shoes, hat and the truck ready. It’s time for the fall Antiques season! Washington County and neighboring Fayette County
transform into an antiques mecca twice a year (last part of March to
early April and last part of September to early October) I took these photos 2 days ago and you can see the tents are up for mile after mile. … The B&B has a few nights still open. Call now 877-690-0676 to get your room or book online! Don’t miss all the great fun and treasures to be found!

Texas Independence Day Celebration Near Texas Bed and Breakfast

Pamela Murski — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:53:12 +0000

Longhorns

Washington On The Brazos located near Brenham, Texas celebrates Texas Independence Day in grand fashion. Murski Homestead Bed and Breakfast, an original Texas homestead ranch B&B, located just down Hwy 105 is the perfect place to stay while enjoying Texas history and touring the area. We recently stepped back in time to experience some Texas history following suit by our guests after fueling up for the day with a hearty breakfast at the ranch. The following article gives a enticing glimpse about experiencing Texas history: Washington On The Brazos Independence Day Celebration

Early Summer Gardens Texas Ranch Bed and Breakfast

Pamela Murski — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 20:36:25 +0000

The summer brought on the grasshoppers and leaf cutters but the gardens transitioned beautifully from Spring to Summer producing zinnias, gladiolus, sweet peas, roses, flowering basils, incredible cardoon blossoms, and so much more. Our vegetable gardens at the B&B were chock full of cucumbers, squash, thyme, fennel, colorful swiss chard, bell peppers, basil, yellow and red tomatoes. We spied this fun cucumber that we had missed that was now firmly entrenched in the landscaping timbers! What were your gardens like this summer?

Antiques, Bed and Breakfast, Brenham Texas

Pamela Murski — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 08:47:55 +0000

Brenham Texas is known for its’ history, architecture, wineries, Blue Bell ice cream, shopping, restaurants and famous Fall and Spring antiques fairs. True antique hunters also know we also have several antique shows throughout the year here locally. At the most recent Summer show, held at the KC Hall just a couple miles from the Bed and Breakfast, I procured a new treasure that has already found a home on my pine harvest table. This English Copper Warming Tray has a beautiful patina from years of service. It will be put back in service during many of our Foodie events and cooking class adventures.

Antique English Copper Warming Tray

Texas B&B Antique Roses, Herbs & Spring Gardens

Pamela Murski — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 13:31:25 +0000

Our gardens at the ranch are worked year round so that we and our guests can enjoy being outside and the wild birds have plenty of food, water, hiding places and nesting material! We had a great flush this past Spring after the hard freezes of the winter helped put nature back in balance with growth patterns, weeds and bugs. We use of a lot of the flowers, herbs and fruits in our cooking classes and food preparation. There is nothing better than “farm fresh”. We encourage all our guests and cooking class participants to use anything they can find locally and fresh from the farmers markets and meat markets…..Some great photos of some of our flowers and herbs:

Brenham Texas B&B Owner Loves the Food and Small Town Support

Pamela Murski — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 12:51:04 +0000

One of the best things of living on our family’s homestead ranch is the town that we are associated with and its citizens. Brenham Texas is a town founded on family values and the fundamental core value of taking care of your neighbor and each other. Most every weekend, you will find a fundraiser of some sort supporting everything from local youth, local churches to those in financial need. I recently went to a Fish Fry Fundraiser for Missionary Baptist Church and was delighted to meet the pastor along with some of the women from the congregation who were busy frying up the fish! I waited under the covered pavilion while my lunches were cooked up fresh right on the spot……crispy fried fish, creamy pea salad, chunky potato salad, delicious green beans with bacon, pecan pie and of course, yummy sweet potato pie! There is nothing more gratifying than witnessing and experiencing the selfless act of giving of oneself for the benefit of those around you whether you know them or not.

Brenham TX B&B Wedding

Pamela Murski — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 12:44:17 +0000

Bernardette and Bob, thank you for allowing us to share your joy as you were united in marriage here at the ranch on Independence Day! You were an absolutely stunning bride and putting together all the wedding and reception details for you on this special day brought us great joy. The fireworks after the ceremony were the perfect touch to celebrate your union together. We wish you many years of love, joy and God’s richest blessings!