Thursday, March 28, 2013

Leftovers Antiques Kick Off Party


Leftovers Antique Mercantile
3900 Hwy. 290 W.
Brenham, Texas

Celebrates March 30, 2013

Round Top Antique Kick-Off Party

20% off Store Wide
Food and Fun all day
Live Music  6-9 pm

Extended Round Top Hours:  10am-9 pm

Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Monday, March 25, 2013

Brenham, Texas' Delightful Pocket Parks

Alamo Alley
Benches, seating and water fountains!  what a wonderfu way to move from Alamo Street to Main Street.  We have free internet wireless downtown.  You can sit and work on your computer. 


Toubin Park is a pocket park on South Park Street and you can walk through to Commerce Street.  Learn of the history of Brenham as you walk through the park.


...and there is also Belle's Alley which allows you to walk from Main Street to Commerce Street.
Come and enjoy historic Brenham, Texas
for more information click here:

www.TheBrenhamHouse.com

Saturday, March 23, 2013

Spring Wildflowers at The Brenham House

Here is the status of our Bluebonnets, at The Brenham House.



There are also wildflowers all over our backyard.
These are Spiderworts.
They look like a periwinkle blanket has been place in the backyard, there are so many.

Thursday, March 21, 2013

Spring is on it's Way!

Bluebonnets are on their way!
These are from our front flower beds in the front of our Bnb
Spring is on its way!
March 22-23, 2013
Herbal Forum- Plants and gifts for sale, Friday9-6pm, Saturday
at Round Top Festival Institute
248 Jaster Road, Round Top, Texas
The Antique Rose is busting with blooms!
Find all of your garden needs!

Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Camellias at The Brenham House Bed and Breakfast


Here are the Camellias  outside The Brenham House 
Dining Room window. 
 They are such great enjoyment during the winter months, right up to spring.
The green leaves stay on the 6 foot bush year round.  Then when all of the other plants are dormant, for the winter, these beautiful blooms make us happy to see them!
www.TheBrenhamHouse.com 




Tuesday, March 12, 2013

123rd Maifest in Brenham, Texas

123rd Maifest
Brenham, Texas
May 3-5, 2013

Friday 6 pm-midnight
Saturday noon-midnight
Sunday noon- 6 pm

Held at Fireman's Park
FREE ADMISSION

One of the oldest German Heritage Festivals in the South!
Parade,
Arts and Crafts,
German Village,
Kinder Village,
Country Flavors Blue Bell Ice Cream
(all you can eat for $6.00 all day)
German Food and Vendors,
Biergarten and Wine Shoppe,
Meister Von Bier Contest,
Polka and Waltz Bands,
Royalty Coronation




Monday, March 11, 2013

Spring Break 2013

Spring Break is Here!

The weather has been so nice!

The Bluebonnets are just beginning to do their thing.  
We have a few bluebonnets blooming, in our gardens.

Blue Bell is running more tours each day!
You get a large scoop at the end of the tour.

The Antique Rose Emporium is ready for all of you gardeners and photographers.

And did I say shopping in our historic downtown?

The country roads are calling you to come on out and enjoy the beautiful scenery.
Make your reservations at The Brenham House Bed and Breakfast!


Saturday, March 9, 2013

What's Cooking at R Place at Washington on the Brazos?

What's Cooking At R Place this Saturday?
March 9, 2013
Basil Chicken in Coconut Currie Sauce
Chicken with fresh basil mixed with an array of spices 
and lite coconut milk
 that is served over a bed of hot rice.
Dinner includes a salad of mixed greens 
and warm bread with brie.
$17.95
They carry a large selections of wines as well.

Dinner service begins at 6:00 p.m.
For a reservation call 936 878-1925 during business hours or call Randy at 281 744-4195

Friday, March 8, 2013

St. Patrick's Day Celebration Dinner and Star Gazing at Windy Winery

St. Patrick's Day Celebration Dinner 
and Star Gazing!
Make your plans now to go out to Windy Winery on
March 16, 2013
6-9 P.M.
Menu:
Appitizers
Potato Soup
Corn Beef Brisket
Cabbage, Potatoes, Carrots
Soda Bread
Irish Potato Candy

$25.00
(does not include wine)

Thursday, March 7, 2013

Official Bluebonnet Festival of Texas 2013

Official Texas Bluebonnet Festival
Chappell Hill, Texas
April 12-13, 2013
9-6 P.M. and 9-5 P.M.
Come on out to the country!
The  outdoor festival is held in old town Chappell Hill, Texas.
There will be vendors with food, crafts, art, and live music.
Chappell Hill is only 12 miles from Brenham, Texas
Admission is FREE.
There is a charge for parking in the fields.

For more information click here


Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Unity Theatre presents 'night Mother

Brenham's Unity Theatre presents
April 4-14, 2013
Thurs. 7:30 pm, Fri.-Sat. 8 pm, Sun. 4pm
Unity Theatre
300 Church Street
Brenham, Texas

This eloquent and enthralling play tells the story of Jessie and her mother, Thelma, who live together in a small, isolated country house, and the events of one shattering evening.  With humor and pathos 'night Mother probes deeply in to family relationships while making a disturbing statement about responsibility and courage.  

Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1983.

Tuesday, March 5, 2013

Home Sweet Farm is Opening to the Public in Brenham, Texas

Great News for Brenham!

Home Sweet Farm

 is opening a retail place in downtown on Baylor Street, at the railroad tracks,
they will be open two days a week.  Wednesdays and Sundays starting in April 2013!

This means our guests can shop on Sundays and pick up fresh local produce 
to take home as they leave Brenham.
Here is a picture of the building before the build out.

Watch them as they grow by going to their website.
We can not wait!  This is going to be a real bonus for Brenham, Texas.
www.TheBrenhamHouse.com

Monday, March 4, 2013

Blue Bell's New Flavors are out!

Blue Bell has just released their new flavors!
LEMON BLISS
and
MINT COOKIES AND CREAM

Come on out to Brenham, Texas and take a tour of the creameries.  
At the end of the tour you choose your flavor to enjoy!

During Spring Break you can go online and get you tickets in advance.

Saturday, March 2, 2013

Things to Do While in Brenham, Texas

Plan your stay with us at 
The Brenham House Bed and Breakfast.

Spring is just around the corner and there will be beautiful wildflowers and Texas Bluebonnets.

Brenham, Texas is a great place to escape to.  

Things here go a little slower, people are friendly, and we always welcome guests to our sweet town!
We have 
great restaurants, 
wineries, 
endless shopping,
Antique Rose Emporium, 
great parks with jogging trails, 
great country roads to ride your bicycles, 
professional Unity Theatre, 
museums,
 and of course, Blue Bell Creameries!

Brazos Valley Brewery, Brenham, Texas

Coming Soon to Brenham, Texas!

Brenham will have a micro brewery which will be great for our guests!
Estimated to be open this Summer!

It is within walking distance of The Brenham House.

Brazos Valley Brewing Company
201 W. First Street
Brenham, Texas

Located in historic Brenham, just south of the square.

www.facebook.com/BrazosValleyBrewingCo

Check them out on Facebook and watch the transformation of the brewery.

Friday, March 1, 2013

R Place Serving "Texas Strip"

R Place at Washington on the Brazos

March 2, 2013
Texas Independence Day!
After spending time at Washington on the Brazos stop in for great dinner at R Place
Dinner service begins at 6:00 P.M.
Texas Steak
14-16 oz.USDA Choice Black Angus Texas (NY) Strip Steak
 that is grilled to perfection on their pit grill.

Steak dinner includes a salad of mixed greens, parmesan garlic potatoes
and warm bread with brie.
$27.95
Don't forget their large selection of wines to compliment your dinner!

Reservations are welcomed!  Call during hours at 936 878-1925
or anytime at 281 744-4195.