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Texas Ranger Day & Historic LaBahia Turn Verein Dance Hall

February 16th, 2013 by Pamela Murski

Texas Ranger Day Festival

This poster from last year event shows just what it’s all  about!   Annual  event, March 9,  2013,  honoring  the historic Texas Rangers.  Enjoy chili  cook off, Wild West shoot outs, live music and the historic La Bahia Turn Verein  located on the  historic LaBahia Trail.  Sponsored by the Burton Heritage Society, this is an unequaled way to experience the true Old West history Texas style!

Stay at the ranch and extend the pleasure of your time in Washington County.  We offer cooking classses, intimate elopements and romance packages year round and are only 15 minutes away from the Old West experience!

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Fall Festival of Roses

November 4th, 2012 by Pamela Murski

“Archduke Charles” in the B&B Gardens

It’s time once again for Antique Rose Emporiums Annual Fall Festival of Roses!  Book your room at the B&B and be only 10 minutes from all the activities……

Friday, November 9, 2012

 2-5pm Humate or Molasses? Spinosad or Neem? Is this Greek to you? No problem because Robbi Will will be here to offer guidance on organic products. Come with your questions.

1:00pm Robbi Will: “Best Perennials and Spring Blooming Bulbs”

2-5pm Gallery of Roses: Experience the variety in form and fragrance of our wonderful old garden roses

4-5pm Walking Tours of the Garden: Mike Shoup and Gayle Wehring will guide guests through our eight acre display garden

 Saturday, November 10, 2012

 10am Henry Flowers: “Roses: Herb of the Year” followed by a sampling of rose and herb infused treats

11-2pm Chef Tai/Veritas Gourmet Food Truck…… For all you FOODIES out there, Chef Tai won last year’s “America’s Favorite Food Truck” competition on the Food Network.

2pm Dr. David Bryne: “Roses as Good as KnockOuts” Dr. Bryne holds the Basye Chair in Rose Breeding and Genetics at Texas A&M University.

4pm Mike Shoup: “Empress of the Garden” Mike will introduce his new book, Empress of the Garden which outlines the various personalities each rose exhibits.

5-7pm Book signing with Mike Shoup………Hors d’oeuvres and beverages will be served.

 

 Sunday, November 11, 2012

 10:30am Malcolm Manners: “Many Ways to Produce Your Own Roses” Malcolm is the recipient of the 2012 GROW award.

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Holiday Home Tours

October 25th, 2012 by Pamela Murski

Brenham Holiday Home Tours

Brenham’s holiday home tour and trunk show, held the weekend before Thanksgiving, is our way of welcoming you into the holiday season!  For the Home Tour, the 1870 Giddings Stone Mansion, the 1843 Giddings Wilkin house, and homes of historic or architectural note are beautifully decorated for Christmas, hosted by Heritage Belles in period dress, and open to the public.

The Giddings Stone Mansion, filled with vendors with

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Texas Scarecrow Festival

September 18th, 2012 by Pamela Murski

Texas Festivals

Now’s the time to plan your trip for the Fall for Chappell Hill Scarecrow Festival!

Book your room at the B&B because the straw-filled funny faces topping floppy bodies announce it’s time for the  Annual Scarecrow Festival, second weekend in October,  in the quaint, historic town of Chappell Hill. The Scarecrow Festival boasts more than 300 juried exhibitors offering home accents, holiday items, clothing, jewelry and so much more. Enjoy the live entertainment and music lining the streets of Chappell Hill. Delight in the magical land of scarecrows with a charming pumpkin patch and a special Children’s Activity Corner which provides pony rides, a petting zoo, face painting, barrel train rides and more. You won’t go hungry either. Sample the many booths featuring delicious country-style food. It’s hearty and filling, perfect for an autumn day. Festival hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Saturday and noon-5 p.m. on Sunday. Admission to the festival is free; parking is $5 and no street parking is allowed. Convenient parking for cars, buses and handicapped persons is available. Chappell Hill Museum

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Great American Beer Festival

June 7th, 2012 by Pamela Murski

Come on up for the weekend and enjoy all the great beers during the Beer Festival in  Round Top, hosted by The Stone Cellar.  Book a romantic room at the ranch and score major points with your mate!

Great American Beer Festival

June 16, 2012 from 1 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Entertainment by Black Cat Choir and Earlywine

 

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Texas Spring Cotton Gin Festival in Burton TX

April 11th, 2012 by Pamela Murski

23rd Annual Cotton Gin Festival
April 20-21, 2012

Cotton Gin Museum & Cotton Gin Festival

Acres of family fun, parade, tractor pull, antique cars and engines, 50+ craft booths, kids zone, petting zoo, entertainment, food, auctions and more, Friday Shrimp Boil and Auction 6PM, Saturday fun 9 a.m. – midnight, free!  Go to the Texas Cotton Gin Museum for more info!

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Texas Spring Bluebonnet Festival in Chappell Hill

April 2nd, 2012 by Pamela Murski

April 14 & 15 are the official Bluebonnet Festival dates for 2012!

The Festivals boasts more than 250 juried exhibitors (home décor, gardening, artists, craftsmen, jewelry, clothing, etc.), delicious country-style food, live entertainment and music, and tours of the historic community. A special Children’s Activity Corner provides pony rides, a petting zoo, face painting, barrel train and more. A special Wildflower Photo exhibit will be on display at the Chappell Hill Museum Exhibit Gallery during April and May. The Bluebonnet Festival was declared the “Official Bluebonnet Festival of Texas” by the Texas Legislature and was voted #7 as Most Popular Festival in Texas by Texas Highways. Admission is free to the festival and museum. Convenient parking for cars, buses and handicapped persons is available.

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Quilt Show in Brenham Texas

January 20th, 2012 by Pamela Murski

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

Friday, February 3, 2012
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Saturday, February 4, 2012
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Fireman’s Training Center
1101 Hwy 290 W

Brenham, Texas 77833

 

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Holiday Home Tour Chappell Hill Texas

November 28th, 2011 by Pamela Murski

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!

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Christmas Stroll Lighted Parade Brenham Texas

November 16th, 2011 by Pamela Murski

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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!

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