Washington County Courthouse

Washington County Courthouse, built in 1939.

Washington County has had 6 courthouses 

and 4 of them were located in Brenham, Texas.

1844,

1855,

1884,

1939 

This one is modern style with white limestone and Art Deco grill work above the doors.

This courthouse is at the center of Brenham in the historic downtown.

The Brenham House Bed and Breakfast 

What's Cooking At Ernie's?

Ernie's an American Bistro has great food...

just check it out..

and check out their website

Ernie's an American Bistro 

Ernie's an American Bistro 

The Brenham House Bed and Breakfast 

What is on at the Unity Theatre?

Unity Theratre    

February 9-26, 2012

Here is an historical and eloquent study of the greatest allied ace of the"Great War".  With music and poignancy Billy tells his own story as a failing student, accident prone cavalryman, and poor pilot who finds his glory in the sky and 

becomes the first Canadian to receive the Military Cross, 

Victoria Cross, and 

Distinguished Service Medal.

tickets $25.00

You can enhance your stay by adding tickets

 when you book your room at The Brenham House 

or call 979 251-9947 and we will be glad to secure your tickets for you.

What is happening at the Copper Shade Tree?

While you are staying with us you may want to check out the Copper Shade Tree.  

It is located in Round Top, Texas.  That is just a 12 minute drive from us. 

February 4th thru March 4th

The Art in Fiber 

Copper Shade Tree

Friendship Quilt Guild to Host Show

Quilting is back and has really become popular again!

Friendship Quilt Guild 

to host biennial quit show

 February 3-4, 2012

Fireman's Training Center, 1101 Hwy.290 W.

Brenham, Texas

Feb. 3rd  10-5:00 P.M.

Feb. 4th  10-4:00P.M.

admission $5.00

The event includes a juried quilt show and antique quilts display.  

Quilts will be available for purchase.

Scissors sharpening will be available, and a boutique as

well as vendors.

www.friendshipquiltguild.com 

Great Success At the Brenham Uptown Swirl

What a great turnout for the Brenham Uptown Swirl yesterday!

Looks like it will be a regular event.  Saw many of my friends out and about downtown as well as our guests staying with us at The Brenham House.

We will keep you posted for the next great event!

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See you at the Brenham Uptown Swirl

What a glorious day!  

The sun is shining and it is just beautiful outside. 

 January 14, 2012 and our first Uptown Swirl.

We have a full house tonight and tomorrow night.  Our guest have yet to arrive, but will be here in time to start the wine tasting in historic downtown.

All of the stores, eateries, and the visitor's center are getting ready for greet all of our guests to downtown and are ready for the sampling to begin.  Texas as well as international wines will be available for tasting.

We have already purchased our wine glasses and are excited about getting downtown to see all of our friends!

You may want to make reservations at Volare for dinner tonight

www.volareitalianrestaurant.com

I know they have already sold out of the glasses and will be selling another type wine glass to those who did not buy their tickets ahead of time.

Go to the gazebo on Alamo Street at the courthouse to begin.

We wii see you down there!

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Uptown Swirl Dinner at The Funky Art Cafe

Uptown Swirl Dinner

At The Funky Art Cafe

Saturday, January 14, 2012

serving 6 until 7:30 by reservation only!

Guests are welcomed to bring their own wind to the dinner.

Salad

Mixed Greens with Sundried Tomatoes, shredded Parmesan, Sunflower Seeds, and Kalamata Olives: dressed with a Pinot Noir Dressing

Entree

Boeuf Bourguignon

made with beef certified angus beef tenderloin:  served over 

Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes

Fresh Baked French Rosemary Sourdough Bread

Dessert

Chocolate Red Wine Cake with Raspberry Coulis and Whipped Cream

As our Uptown Swirl gift to you....

a complimentary glass of  Prosecco will be served with dessert!

$25.00 per guest, not including tax or gratuity

For reservations call 979 836-5220

Seating is limited.

Funky Art Cafe 

The Brenham House  

Uptown Swirl in Brenham, Texas

Make your plans now!

Buy your ticket online now at www.brenhamuptownswirl.com

Then bring your ticket to the gazebo on Alamo Street.  You will recieve you beautiful boxed wine glass and tickets for the tastings.  Then you and you friends or special someone can tour the downtown and taste great wines of Texas!

Book your rooms at The Brenham House!  

We are just a few blocks from the downtown where all of the fun will begin!

The Brenham House  

or call us at 979 251-9947 

and we will be glad to assist you with any questions you might have.

Thank you to all of our Guests from The Brenham House!

We have had another wonderful year 

and it is due to all of our great guests, 

who chose to stay with us at The Brenham House.

We thank you all!

Our holiday wish for you is to have a very Merry Christmas,

Happy Hanukkah!

and

May you have a safe holiday and a Happy New Year!

Happy Innkeepers,

James and Susan

Need a Gift for a Special Someone?

Need a gift for someone who is hard to buy for?  Here are some gift ideas!

The Brenham House Favorites $15.00 

The Brenham House handmade mugs $15.00

Gift Certificates for The Brenham House. 

The Brenham House 

 You can purchase online or give us a call at 979 251-9947

Purchase tickets at Brenham Uptown Swirl 

January 14, 2012

  

The Polka Dot Party Shop in Brenham, Texas

There are so many shops in downtown Brenham!

boutiques

antiques

clothes and resale 

furniture

restaurants

party goods

kitchen ware and home goods

coffee shop

silversmith

linens

One of my favorites for beautiful party goods is 

Toys, invitations, decorative paper plates and napkins, cups, balloons, candies, and so much more!

They also have hand made cards for all occasions by Michele Smith.

This is the card I purchased. It is three dimensional.

The Brenham House 

This Year's Cookie Exchange was a Blast!

Attended a Cookie Exchange last night!

They are so much fun.

First you make the cookies. 

 Pick a cookie that will hold up and not crumble.

Making a 4 dozen cookie recipe that actually comes out with 48 cookies can be tricky!

Then cool, ice, and package to transport to the party.

Visit with everyone, 

eat dinner, 

and then swap cookies.  

Now you go home with a variety of wonderful cookies!

You say, what do you do with all of those cookies?

Start spreading the Cheer!
 I package mine up in cute baggies, tag them with a holiday note

and then start delivering them to 

the mailman,

our neighbors,

my hair stylist,

the lifeguards at the swimming pool, 

the workers at the church,

.... and of course a few for me!
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Uptown Swirl in Downtown Brenham, Texas

What a great way to bring in the New Year!  

January 14, 2012

Order your tickets nowBrenham Uptown Swirl

$25.00 and receive a beautiful boxed glass.

 On January 14 just carry it though the town and taste the Texas Wines located in the historical stores in Brenham's beautiful downtown.

Get your friends together and book you rooms now!

The Brenham House Bed and Breakfast

What a great gift to give your your husband or friend!

What is showing at the Unity Theatre?

Unity Theatre presents

a wonderful play that will warm your heart.  

What a great way to get in the spirit of Christmas.

November 30-December 4, 2011

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever!

Unity Theatre, Brenham, Texas

Make your plans to stay with us at

The Brenham House Bed and Breakfast 

We will be glad to secure your tickets for you!

www.unitybrenham.org 

Christmas Stroll and Lighted Parade

December 2, 2011

Right after Thanksgiving is the Christmas Stroll and Lighted Parade!

It is as if you have gone back in time.  The downtown is decorated with beautiful lights and Christmas decoration.  Shop with out the mall crowds.  Then enjoy the lighted parade as the sun goes down.  It is really an awesome experience.

Enjoy the weekend with us at The Brenham House!

The Brenham House  

George Washington's 1789 Thanksgiving Proclamation

George Washington's 1789 Thanksgiving Proclamation

"Whereas it it the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be grateful for His benefits, and Humbly to implore His protection and favor; and Whereas both Houses of Congress have, by their joint committee, request me to recommend to the people of the United States a day of public thanksgiving and prayer, to be observed by acknowledging with grateful hearts the many and signal favors of Almighty God, specialty by affording them an opportunity peaceably to establish a form of government for their safety and happiness:  

Now, therefore, I do recommend and assign Thursday, the 26th day of November next, to be devoted by the people of these United States to the service of that great and glorious Being who is the benefit author of all the good that was, that is, or that will be; that we may then all unite in rendering unto Him our sincere and humble thanks for His kind care and protection of the people of this country previous to their becoming a nation..."

Have a Happy Thanksgiving Day 

and enjoy all that we have been blessed with

 in these United States of America!

Chappell Hill, Texas Holiday Home Tour

December 10, 2011

9:30 A.M. -5:30 P.M.

Get into the Holiday Spirit,

 tour the gorgeous Chappell Hill homes

They will be all decorated for Christmas!

Come to Brenham and Stay with us at The Brenham House!

The Brenham House Bed and Breakfast 

Dinner and Wine Tasting at Pleasant Hill Winery

Saturday Evening!

Wine Dinner at Pleasant Hill Winery

Saturday, November 12, 2011

6:00 P.M. Barrel Tasting with the Winemaker

6:30 P.M. Dinner

catered by Volare Italian Restaurant

1441 Salem Road

Brenham, Texas 77833

for more information click here:

Pleasant Hill Winery 

Camellias in The Brenham House Gardens

First of the season!

This is the start of our Winter Friends...

Camellias our Southern Belles!

"Londontowne Blush"

Single-petaled pink flowers that grow on upright bushes.

Cold hardy these flowers give color to your winter gardens!

Later to come at The Brenham House will be our "Lu Shan Snow",

 "Spring Sonnet" and "Reverand John Bennett" camellias. 

These Asian beauties arrived in the United States around 1798.

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Thanksgiving Brandied Cranberries at The Brenham House

Ah-h-h!  It is that time of year again!

Thanksgiving....

Fresh Cranberries are in the stores.  Now we start making our famous 

BRANDIED CRANBERRIES!

These are so good make great gifts as well.  We serve them with turkey dinners, on Blue Bell Ice Cream, pancakes and French toast!

The Brenham House Bed and Breakfast 

Brenham's Newest Downtown Pocket Park

Toubin Park is now OPEN!

This is a wonderful pocket park tucked away between 

Brenham's downtown historic buildings.  As your enter the park your will see the yellow roses

Don't forget to check out the Heritage museum and see the fire equipment used back in the day!

Brenham Heritage Museum

Christmas in Small Town Brenham, Texas

  

Make your plans now to come to Brenham, Texas!

 Enjoy this quaint small town 

with all of the beautiful Christmas decorations and lights, lights, lights.

Slow down, relax, and enjoy the small town experience!

 Shop with out the crowds and enjoy the real meaning of this special season! 
Holiday Home Tour
Christmas Stroll
Chappel Hill Home Tour
Visit one of our small churches with members who will be so happy to see you!
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Texas A & M Singing Cadets

Looking for something to do?

November 12, 2011

3:00PM

Round Top Festival Institute 

You won't be disappointed! 

What a Great way to start the Morning!

Heading down to the Sun Porch with a cup of coffee and my Kindle!

What a great way to start the day of vacation!

The Brenham House Bed and Breakfast 

Christmas Stroll and Lighted Parade

Downtown Tinsel Town

Christmas Stroll & Lighted Parade

December 2, 2011

5:00 PM-10:00 PM

Come shop in small town Brenham, Texas all day and at 5:30 enjoy the lighting of the Christmas Tree,  and the great parade with all of the Christmas lights on the floats!
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Music in the Park Fall Series

Tonight!

November 5, 2011

Located at Holt Park on North Park Street

7:30 P.M.

Beau Hinze 

and the Backporch Shufflers

Bring your blankets and we will see you there!

The Brenham House Bed and Breakfast 

Your Invitation to the Opening of Toubin Park

This is your invitation!

Toubin Park Opening Celebration!

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Special Guests from the past, Entertainment, Live Music, Park Unveiling, and REception at Ant Street Inn

The Brenham House Bed and Breakfast 

Music in the Park Fall Concert Series

We have a new amphitheatre here in Brenham!

Dr. Bobbie Dietrich Memorial Amphitheatre

2425 North Park Street Brenham, Texas

presents:

Music in the Park Fall Series

Every Saturday at 7:30 P.M. in November

... and did I say it was FREE?

The concerts are free!

Holiday Home Tour and Trunk Show in Brenham, Texas

Holiday Home Tour and Trunk Show

 in Brenham Texas

November 19-20, 2011

Start at the Giddings Stone Mansion

2303 Century Circle

Brenham, Texas

979 836-1690

Tickets are $15.00

for more information

www.giddingsstonemansion.com 

Art Show at St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Brenham

St. Peter's Art and Sale

November 4, 5-8 p m

November 4, 10-4 p m

2310 Arline Drive in the Parish Hall

Paintings, Pottery, Eggshell Mosaics, Jewelry, Photography, Stain Glass,  Carved Gourds, and Drawings by many many artists!

Don't miss it!

St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Brenham, Texas 

The Brenham House 

Poinsettia Celebration at Ellison's Greenhouses

Ellison's Greenhouses presents

Poinsettias Celebration

November 19-20th, 2011

You won't want to miss this weekend! 

 There will be thousands of Poinsettia of all sizes, and colors.  There will be a hugh tree made of poinsettias.  Ellison's grow Poinsettias and then after the celebration they ship them out to all of the nurseries. 

 It is just something to see.

There will be vendors with crafts, wine to be sampled, and Santa will be there.

Purchase all of your Poinsettias.

 It is a great backdrop for you to take pictures of your loved ones.  

We always take one for our Christmas cards.

Ellison's Greenhouses 

Book you room with us at The Brenham House!

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