The Brenham House

Washington County Courthouse

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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.

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What's Cooking At Ernie's?

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

just check it out..

and check out their website

Ernie's an American Bistro

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What is on at the Unity Theatre?

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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?

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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

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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

2012-01-15T11:28:00.000-08:00

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

2012-01-14T11:56:00.000-08:00

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

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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

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Uptown Swirl in Brenham, Texas

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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!

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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?

2011-12-11T21:22:00.001-08:00

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

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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.

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This Year's Cookie Exchange was a Blast!

2011-12-06T08:19:00.001-08:00

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

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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?

2011-11-30T18:47:00.001-08:00

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

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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!

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George Washington's 1789 Thanksgiving Proclamation

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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

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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!

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Dinner and Wine Tasting at Pleasant Hill Winery

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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

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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

2011-11-10T17:58:00.000-08:00

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!

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Brenham's Newest Downtown Pocket Park

2011-11-10T12:24:00.000-08:00

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

2011-11-09T21:25:00.000-08:00

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

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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!

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

What a great way to start the day of vacation!

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Christmas Stroll and Lighted Parade

2011-11-06T17:32:00.000-08:00

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

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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!

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Your Invitation to the Opening of Toubin Park

2011-11-04T20:53:00.000-07:00

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

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Music in the Park Fall Concert Series

2011-11-03T04:00:00.000-07:00

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

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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

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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

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Poinsettia Celebration at Ellison's Greenhouses

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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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Enjoy this great Weather at The Antique Rose Emporium

2011-10-31T20:14:00.000-07:00

The weather has been glorious!

It's time to get out to the Antique Rose Emporium!
Nov. 4,5, & 6, 2011
24th Annual Fall Festival of Roses
All Presentations are FREE and there will be food vendors on site.

Get great ideas for your yard, and pick up some fall plants. Walk along the paths throughout the Antique Rose Emporium.

It is also a great place to take photos

that will have absolutely beautiful backdrops for your photos!

Click here to read and see all of the plants.

Antique Rose Emporium

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Quilts by Men at Copper Shade Tree an American Fine Craft Gallery

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Copper Shade Tree

an American Fine Craft Gallery

Located in Round Top

Oct 26-Nov 20, 2011

Quilts by Men

Copper Shade Tree

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What is Cooking at The Brenham House?

2011-10-29T11:07:00.000-07:00

Whistle Stop Pie

at The Brenham House

So easy and so--o-o-o good!

Mix 1-1/2 c. brown sugar, and 6T flour together and place in the pie shell.

Mix 1 c. half and half, 1 c. heavy whipping cream, pinch of salt, and 1 tsp. vanilla together and pour slowly over the brown sugar mixture. Sprinkle 1 tsp cinnamon over the top and dot with thin slices of butter.

Bake in a preheated oven at 450 degrees for 10 minutes, then reduce heat to 350 degrees for remaining 50 minutes.

Let the pie cool and serve!

Pumpkin Spice Cookies for a Full House!

2011-10-28T13:36:00.000-07:00

Fall is in the Air .... finally!

Not complaining just awfully grateful, after this hot summer!

This afternoon meet the other guests and enjoy Fresh Baked Cookies while deciding where to go and what to do this weekend!

Lots going on this weekend in Washington County.

Pizza Movies and Wine at Pleasant Hill Winery

Chili, Wine and live music by Mike Gallo at Windy Winery

Pig 'n Whistle is having Halloween costume contest and Live Music by Gene Hackemack

Yum is having a Halloween Costume Contest, plu great food and wine.

Don't forget Volare Italian Restarant,

Brenham Grill,

BT Longhorn Saloon,

or Brazos Belle!

Wine Swirl in Downtown Brenham

2011-10-28T12:23:00.000-07:00

Save the date!

January 14, 2012

Wine Swirl in Downtown Brenham!

Book your room Now!

The Brenham House Bed and Breakfast

You purchase the beautiful wine glass for $25.00 and then go through the town for samples of wine and tidbits of food.

These glasses will come in a box and will make a great gift for Christmas! Give them to your friends and then come to Brenham for our Wine Swirl!

What great Fun!

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Surprise Visit at The Brenham House

2011-10-26T15:35:00.000-07:00

Today, I had the best surprise!

I had a visit from, Karen, the prior innkeeper of The Brenham House!

It was so delightful to visit with her and find out more about the home. It has been a long process for us to gather information about the house and the people who lived in it, throughout the years.

She brought with her some pictures, of The Brenham House, from owners before her time at The Brenham House. It was so good to get to see the home and and yardscapes.

Karen, we hope your will come and visit again in the future!

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What is Happening this Weekend at Windy Winery?

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Chili Fest

October 29th, 2011

3:00- 6:00 PM

Music by Mike Gallo

Chili and Wine, of course!

Beautiful Weather

Windy Winery

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Pizza, Wine and a Movie at Pleasant Hill Winery

2011-10-25T12:09:00.000-07:00

For all of you coming this weekend to The Brenham House Bed and Breakfast

CHECK THIS OUT!

COSTUMES ARE ENCOURAGED!

Oct 29th

starting at 5:00

Pleasant Hill Winery will be serving

PIZZA and WINE and

the MOVIES start at 7:00 P.M.

It is scheduled to be cooler weather so bring a sweater or jacket!

What a great way to spend the evening!

MOVIES: The Simpson's "Treehouse of Horror"

and

"Little Shop of Horrors"

staring Rick Moranis, Steve Martin, John Candy, and John Belushi

For more information go to Pleasant Hill Winery

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The Turn of the Screw at Unity Theatre

2011-10-21T12:30:00.000-07:00

If you enjoyed the last performance at Unity Theatre.... just get ready for

Mark your calendars for this 2 week, 8 shows production!

All of our guests have the best time going to the shows

and then discussing it at

breakfast the next morning!

Have your been to Ranch Antiques at Commerce Street?

2011-10-19T18:52:00.000-07:00

Ranch Antiques in downtown Brenham, Texas

has the most unique and beautiful pieces of furniture that look like art!

Ranch Antiques offers an insight into Brazil's colonial pas, with reproductions that are made from sustainable heirloom woods salvaged from 18th and 19th century Brazilian ranches, haciendas, and churches.

Come and check them out at 117 W. Commerce Street,

Brenham, Texas

Ranch Antiques

Need a Unique Gift?

2011-10-18T19:44:00.000-07:00

Wonderful Gift Idea!

Enhance Your Stay by adding a Brenham House Cookbook when booking on-line or by phone for that unique gift.

This cookbook has 79 recipes that we use at The Brenham House Bed and Breakfast.

It is a collection of great Brunch recipes plus desserts!

Many can be made ahead and baked off the next day.

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What is Fresh Baked at The Brenham House?

2011-10-17T17:20:00.000-07:00

Afternoon refreshments at The Brenham House!

Today our guests are having Chocolate Chip with Cherries and Pecans.

Can you smell them? yum-m-m-m!

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Garden Dream Room

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Relax in our Garden Dream Room at The Brenham House!

This is a painting hanging on one of the walls.

Located upstairs, this large room is quite private.

A comfortable queen bed, private bath with tub shower combination

and

sitting area with two comfortable chairs to watch your favorite movie or just sit and talk.

Come stay with us!

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Royer's Pie Haven

2011-10-15T11:35:00.000-07:00

Located just across the street from Royer's Round Top Cafe is

Royer's Pie Haven!

You can come in for breakfast, pie and coffee, pastries, or order a pie to go!

What a great idea!

www.Royerspiehaven.com

Just tell them The Brenham House sent you!

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What is new at Royer's Round Top Cafe?

2011-10-15T11:34:00.000-07:00

Royer's Round Top Cafe

Great food and great fun!

Royer's Round Top Cafe

and now Royers Pie Haven for breakfast, pastries, pie and coffee or just order a pie!

Just 15 minutes from The Brenham House!

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What is Coming Up?

2011-10-14T10:04:00.000-07:00

Steel Magnolias is being performed at Unity Theatre

Oct. 13-16, 20-23

www.unitybrenham.org

Emilio Colon will be performing Bach: Suites for the Cello

Oct 15th, 3:00 PM at

Round Top Festival Institute

www.festivalhill.org

St. Mary's Polish Heritage Festival

Oct 23, 2011

11:00 AM Family, Food, Music,

Live Auction at 12:30

701 Church Street, Brenham, Texas

979 836-3932

Guess Who Came to Visit Us?

2011-10-13T11:13:00.000-07:00

Welcome to The Brenham House!

I had the most exciting visit today from a beautiful woman, and her precious family, who actually grew up in our home! I was nervous because I wanted her to like the house, but I knew there had been many changes over the years.

She was able to share, with her boys, some of the stories of her childhood and now they would better understand what she was describing.

I got to ask a lot of questions about the house!

They were in Texas for her mother's 88th birthday.

Happy Birthday Mrs. Vinas!

I hope you all can smell the cookies baking!

Sara Hickman returns to Blinn College-Brenham

2011-10-13T07:56:00.000-07:00

After ten years Sara Hickman is back to celebrate

the tenth year of the Dr. W.W. O'Donnell Performing Arts Center.

You won't want to miss this!

October 23, 2011 Get your tickets early 979 830-4024

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Great Coffeehouse close to The Brenham House

2011-10-12T12:02:00.000-07:00

Mobius Coffeehouse
1120 S. Market Street
Just a few blocks from The Brenham House! When you are out and about and need a great coffee, sandwich, and free WiFi this is the place to go to!

Mobius Coffeehouse

They serve Independence Coffee, which is roasted locally, and so-o-o- good!

You may know the coffeehouse by the BIG RED CUP that sits on top of the coffeehouse!

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What is showing at Copper Shade Tree?

2011-10-11T09:51:00.000-07:00

Copper Shade Tree

An American Fine Craft Gallery

Henkel Square

102 Schumann Lane

Round Top, Texas

Wed. 12-4 PM

Thurs.-Sun. 11-5 PM

Copper Shade Tree

This show presents original designs by nationally acclaimed rock artist

Carlos Moseley

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My Grandmother, fondly known as Kate

2011-10-10T16:44:00.000-07:00

This is my father's mother, my grandmother, Ruby Kate Rhode and her pet deer!

This picture was on a post card.

She was born and reared in Iota, Louisiana. The family moved to Beaumont, Texas after she graduated high school, in 1919. Someone burnt down her father's two general stores and that is why they moved to Texas.

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Thyme Day Spa in Downtown Brenham, Texas

2011-10-09T13:37:00.000-07:00

What THYME is it?

It is time to treat yourself to a wonderful experience.

Located at the end of our street is this wonderful oasis.

You can call them at 979 421-6044 or go online to check out all of their services.

Thyme Day Spa

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1800's Gas Parlor Chandelier at The Brenham House

2011-10-05T14:25:00.000-07:00

This is the chandelier in the stairwell at The Brenham House!

It is a lovely fixture that dates back to the late 1800's.

It is a Victorian Parlor gas chandelier that burned kerosene. The kerosene was stored in the brass base of the lamp. It has a chimney and at the top is a smoke bell of opal glass used to snuff out the lamp.

It has an opal glass domed shade and crystals to refract the light. It has been electrically wired and is such a reminder of our history.

Such a beauty!
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Deneen Pottery Mugs

2011-10-03T13:20:00.000-07:00

Come have coffee with us!

Our Deneen Pottery Mugs are for sale.

Each one is hand made on a potters wheel. They are lead free and dishwasher safe, microwavable and made in the USA!

We have cranberry with white, or teal green with raspberry trim. Each has a picture of our historic home with a vintage '59 Jaguar parked in front. What a wonderful way to remember your trip by drinking your coffee or tea, at home, from you own Brenham House Mug!

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35th Annual Chappell Hill Scarecrow Festival

2011-09-26T06:31:00.000-07:00

Make your plans now and reserve your room with us!

www.TheBrenhamHouse.com

"One Ranger: A Memoir"

2011-09-25T14:27:00.000-07:00

Washington County Community Read

Oct 1- Nov 10, 2011

Come meet the authors:

Thursday Nov. 10th, 2011

5:30-7:00 PM at Brenham National Bank.

It is free and open to the public!

Lifetime Learning Brenham

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Reminder to enjoy Leftovers at Six o'clock

2011-09-24T12:21:00.000-07:00

Just a reminder....Don't forget to get out to Leftovers at 6:00!

Leftovers

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Unity Theatre presents Steel Magnolia

2011-09-22T16:27:00.000-07:00

Unity Theatre presents Steel Magnolia

Three week performances.

Nothing better that a great southern story!

Book with us now and add your tickets!

We will have them waiting for you at will call.

Unity Theatre

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New Store Buildings at Henkel Square in Round Top, Texas

2011-09-21T17:38:00.000-07:00

We drove out to Round Top, Texas today.

Many of the vendors are already set up. In Round Top there are 7 new buildings, on the square, that house shops. It is really growing. One of the new stores is The Apothocary

We also notice that the Copper Shade Tree has relocated to a new building across the street from where they were.

www.coppershadetree.com

Brenham House

Brenham's Olde Towne Bakery

2011-09-18T16:54:00.000-07:00

Brenham's Olde Towne Bakery is now serving lunch!

Stop in there and see what is going on.

Brenham's Olde Towne Bakery

Check out their website by clicking above.

Brenham House Bed and Breakfast

Left Overs Round Top Celebration!

2011-09-16T07:17:00.000-07:00

You won't want to miss a trip to Left Overs Antiques!

3900 Hwy. 290

Their celebrations are so much fun! Food, Food, Food and Jazz Music at 6:00 PM

Great deals on such beautiful stuff!

I hope all of my guests staying with us are reading these blogs! You really need to add this to your itinerary.

www.leftoversantiques.net

TheBrenhamHouse

The Sunday House

2011-09-15T13:15:00.000-07:00

There are so many great places to shop and discover wonderful items to buy and places to get great designer ideas for you own project!

The Sunday House is located at 3990 Bluebonnet Blvd.

Brenham, Texas

(just off Hwy. 290 between Brenham and Chappell Hill, Texas)

www.TheSundayHouse.com

hours: Wed.-Sat. 10-5:30 PM

Sunday 1-5:00 PM

www.TheBrenhamHouse.com

Dates for the Fall Round Top Antique Festival 2011!

2011-09-15T12:38:00.000-07:00

Each festival seems to expand.

This FAll ROUND TOP ANTIQUE FESTIVAL STARTS September 17 and goes though October 2nd.

Make your plans now!

We are talking about miles and miles of shopping! Everything from food, crafts, French and English antiques to all kinds of collectables. If you are looking for something specific, you will find it there. Come early for the best buys. www.TheBrenhamHouse.com

What You Will Need for Round Top Antique Festival!

2011-09-13T15:01:00.000-07:00

Getting Ready for Round Top Antique Festival!

Washington County Fair 2011

2011-09-10T13:39:00.000-07:00

Today starts the Washington county Fair!

Kicked it off with a wonderful parade downtown.

Put on your boots and get on out to the fairgrounds!

www.TheBrenhamHouse.com

Fall Dinner Party at The Brenham House

2011-09-08T11:56:00.000-07:00

Fall Party at The Brenham House!

It is always fun to host a party. Coming up with the table design is the most exciting.

I used my gold chargers with party glassware.

The wine goblets are from the famous Warrick Hotel, of Houston. A great find when they tore the hotel down. It is fun to think of what star may have used the glasses, back in the day!

I made pralines and wrapped each of

them in a clear bag and tied them

with gold and green leaves.

I placed them in the center of the plates,

to add a more festive look.

It also gives the guests a party favor to take home with them.

Two raised flower arrangements and glass pumpkins around the base if each. Add a few doilies, in the shape of leaves, and this completes the fall look!

The menu for the evening:

Drinks and Dip, Chips, Crackers

King Ranch Casserole

Salad with Balsamic Dressing

Pineapple Cake with Cream Cheese and Pecan icing and of course

Blue Bell Ice Cream

Always have plenty of adult beverages and remember to have some type of water.

Spa water is a take on the water you get when you go to a spa. Cucumber water usually comes to mind, but you can use almost any fruit, mint, lemon balm, lavender, or rosemary.

This evening I used oranges and mint!

Hope you enjoy the cooler Fall weather and get together with your friends!

www.TheBrenhamHouse.com

What is in Historic Downtown Brenham, Texas

2011-09-04T06:22:00.000-07:00

Historic downtown Brenham, Texas.

There are 40 shops to browse through.

Old buildings to admire,

with plenty of eateries and coffee shops to rest and refresh yourselves.

There is the Heritage Museum located on Market Street, with so much history of Brenham.

There is the new visitor's center on Main Street.

.... and of course there are the one way streets!

Bring your camera and take the self instructed walking tour. Pick up the brochure that will instruct you on all of the buildings of historic downtown, Brenham.

New Restaurant in Historic Downtown Brenham called Yumm!

2011-09-02T20:00:00.000-07:00

Yumm! is a new restaurant in downtown Brenham,

Texas. Specializing in Sweets and Eats! It will be a spot you will want to try. They have a brick oven in which they make pizza, gourmet pizza, calzones and PIZZA BY THE SLICE!

They make great sandwiches, paninis, wraps, salads, soups, and buffalo wings! Wine by the glass and beers, as well as teas, lemonade and sodas!

They have breakfast waffles, crepes, coffee, smoothies, fruit cups, chocolates, gelato and ... of course Blue Bell Ice Cream!

Monday though Saturdays

Sweets 8:30 am - 9:00 pm

Eats 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

106 East Alamo

Brenham, Texas

Eat what you like...

What to do in Brenham Texas

2011-08-31T14:09:00.000-07:00

Welcome to The Brenham House.

We have been expecting you!

Plan your get away and include us on your stop.

Brenham has so much to offer.

Great food, shopping, Blue Bell Creameries, professional theatre, wonderful aquatic center, day spas, three wineries, greenhouses, many small historic churches, and

The Brenham House Bed and Breakfast,

located just blocks from historic downtown!

www.TheBrenhamHouse.com

Fall is in the Air! Leftovers Antiques Home Mercantile

2011-08-26T18:30:00.000-07:00

Love, Love, Love Leftovers Antiques and what could be better than Leftovers on SALE!

www.Leftoversantiques.net

www.Leftoversantiques.blogspot.com Check them both out, but don't you just love a great blog!

What's coming up in Washington County!

2011-08-26T10:57:00.000-07:00

Washington County Fair

Brenham ~ 3rd Weekend in September

Scarecrow Festival

Chappell Hill ~ 2nd Weekend in October

Poinsettia Celebration

Brenham's Ellison's Greenhouses ~ Weekend before Thanksgiving

Holiday Home Tour and Trunk Show

Brenham's Gidding's Stone Mansion ~ Weekend before Thanksgiving

Brenham Christmas Stroll and Lighted Parade

Brenham ~ 1st weekend in December

Chappell Hill Holiday Home Tour

Chappell Hill ~ 2nd weekend in December

~ Make your reservations with us at

The Brenham House Bed and Breakfast

www.TheBrenhamHouse.com

Wine tasting at Volare Italian Restaurant

2011-08-25T09:29:00.000-07:00

What is happening at Volare Italian Restaurant tonight!

Come Join in the Fun!

www.TheBrenhamHouse.com

Click here for the restaurant www.VolareItalianRestaurant.com

New Hours at Saddlehorn Winery

2011-08-23T13:27:00.000-07:00

Saddlehorn Winery

958 FM 1948

Burton, Texas

www.SaddlehornWinery.com

New Winery Hours!

Tastings, by the glass, views, gift shop, wine club, tours, outside seating!

Tuesday-Sunday 11 A.M. -6 P.M.

Just a short drive from The Brenham House Bed and Breakfast!

You will love the wine and experience!

www.TheBrenhamHouse.com

Unity Theatre presents Steel Magnolias

2011-08-22T16:43:00.000-07:00

Coming Soon!

We are taking reservations for

October 6-23rd 2011

Subscribers Sales begin September 19

General Public September 26

Add tickets when you book online or give us a call and we will secure your tickets for you!

www.TheBrenhamHouse.com

www.UnityBrenham.org

Washington County Fair 2011

2011-08-21T18:02:00.000-07:00

Washington County Fair

Brenham, Texas

2nd weekend-third week in September

Make your plans to stay with us at The Brenham House!

2011-08-18T19:54:00.000-07:00

Royer's Cafe in Round Top, Texas

For those of you who would like to eat there during the

Fall Round Top Antique Festival...

Starting Thursday, September 15 at 2:00 pm you can

call 979 249-3611

to secure a reservation

Starting September 23-30 you can call for dinner reservations only!

5:15, 6:30, 8:00, 9:30 pm

www.RoyersRoundTopCafe.com

Fall Round Top Festival 2011

2011-08-12T17:29:00.000-07:00

Rooms are beginning to fill up for Fall Round Top Festival!

Don't forget you can shop early and get some great finds.

Some of the antique dealers shop around and then up the price and sell the item for a profit.

Go early and you will see all of the folks from the surrounding area shopping as the vendors are setting up.

Just miles and miles of shopping you will just have to see for yourself!

Sept. 21-Oct. 2 2011

Grape Stomping

2011-07-30T12:44:00.000-07:00

August and Linda are the owners of Windy Winery. They are just so much fun! I had to put this on my blog. Get out to Windy Winery for their wine stomp and taste their great wines. You will be sure to take some home.
Click on the link to go to their website: www.WindyWinery.com

Chappell Hill Lavender Farm and Windy Winery What a Great Combination!

2011-07-28T16:00:00.000-07:00

Saturday August 13, 2011

9:00 -3:00 PM

Admission is FREE!

What is happening in Winedale!

2011-07-14T12:33:00.000-07:00

Shakespeare at Winedale

3738 FM 2714

Round Top, Texas

www.utexas.edu/cola/progs/winedale

Friday, July 15th, 7:00 PM "Henry VI, part 3"

Saturday, July 16th, 2:00 PM "Henry VI, part 2"

7:30 PM "As You Like It"

www.TheBrenhamHouse.com

Harvest Grape Stomps in Washington County

2011-07-12T18:46:00.000-07:00

Well, I'm back

to tell you about all of our great wineries!

Yes, my feet are purple

.... that's what happens when you stomp grapes.

Of course, a glass or two of wine

and it really doesn't matter

what color your feet are.

Come on out July 23-24, 30-31 to

Saddlehorn Winery www.saddlehornwinery.com

Windy Winery www.windywinery.com

Pleasant Hill Winery www.pleasanthillwinery.com

Independence Coffee Company in Downtown Brenham, Texas

2011-07-10T19:09:00.000-07:00

We have really been enjoying the Independence Coffee and Tea Market located nest to the new Visitor's Center here in Brenham!

We just found out that they are staying open for our Hot Nights Cool Tunes Concert Series. That means you can get a cold coffee while enjoying the great concerts!

www.IndependenceCoffee.com

Look New Hour for Windy Winery!

2011-07-08T09:22:00.000-07:00

Great news! Open more Days Just For YOU!

Wednesday 12-5PM

Thursday 12-5 PM

Friday 12-5 PM

Saturday 11-6 PM

Sunday 12-5 PM

www.WindyWinery.com

Thank you August and Linda!

We appreciate your hard work so we can enjoy such great wines!

www.TheBrenhamHouse.com

Unity Theatre 2010-2011 Seventeenth Season

2011-07-03T18:08:00.000-07:00

Unity Theatre presents for its 17th Season:

Steel Magnolias Oct. 6-23

The Turn of The Screw November 10-20

Billy Bishop Goes to War February 9-23

Last Train to NIBROC March 22- April 1

The Fantasticks April 19-May 6

The Miracle Worker June 14-July 1

www.UnityBrenham.org

Plan your trip to Brenham and stay with us at The Brenham House Bed and Breakfast! Our professional theatre is always a hit for our guests!

www.TheBrenhamHouse.com

Hot Nights and Cool Tunes! 2011

2011-07-02T06:08:00.000-07:00

Tonight starts the 2011 Concert Series

Hot Nights Cool Tunes at 7:00 PM

As the sun goes down and the breezes pick up everyone meets downtown with their lawn chairs for a FREE concert!

Food and Drinks are sold by many of our clubs and organizations to raise money for different charities.

July 2 Concert presents

Dysfunkshun Junkshun!

See you there!

www.TheBrenhamHouse.com

Check out the Brenham Heritage Museum!

2011-07-01T17:27:00.000-07:00

Check it out while visiting the historic downtown!

Located on Market Street the museum is housed in the old post office.

Go on in, it's air conditioned and a great place to learn a little more!

www.brenhamheritagemuseum.org

Brenham House Pecan Pie Bars

2011-06-25T10:50:00.000-07:00

Here it is as requested by our guests!

Brenham House Pecan Pie Bars

1 yellow cake mix (reserve 2/3 c. for topping)

1 stick of butter, melted

1 egg

Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease a 13x9 inch baking dish.

Mix the crust, by combining the first three ingredients. Reserve 2/3 c. of the cake mix.

Spread the mixture in the bottom of the baking dish. Bake until crust is light brown.

(I'm not sure how long. I have never timed it because I can watch it while I am making the second part.)

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3 eggs

2/3 c. cake mix

1 T. flour

1- 1/2 c. white Karo Syrup

1/2 c. brown sugar

1 T. vanilla

2 c. pecans, chopped

Mix eggs, cake mix, four, Karo syrup, vanilla & pecans together.

Pour mixture over the crust and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until done.

Cut into small squares when cooled

There is nothing better in the South than pecan pie, you'll love these bars!

Sometimes they get topped with Blue Bell Ice Cream and a drizzle of caramel sauce!

www.TheBrenhamHouse.com

Fourth of July Celebration at Washington on the Brazos State Park

2011-06-24T12:52:00.000-07:00

Make your plans now for July 4, 2011 Celebration!

So many activities going on at our wonderful Washington on the Brazos State Park!

www.BirthPlaceofTexas.com

How Long has the Copper Shade Tree been Open?

2011-06-23T10:54:00.000-07:00

Go by the Copper Shade Tree Art Studio

in Round Top, Texas.

They are Celebrating their 5th year in business!

Congratulations!

www.coppershadetree.com

Blue Bell Creameries

2011-06-11T14:02:00.000-07:00

www.BlueBell.com

If you want to tour the Blue Bell Creameries

you need to schedule your stay with us on the weekdays, or come in on Fridays in time for a tour.

Great things they add to their great Ice Cream. Did you know they have a bakery that bakes all of their cakes and cookies that go into Blue Bell?

Did you know that the most popular flavor that Blue Bell sells is Homemade Vanilla?

The tour is most interesting and of course at the end of the tour you get to have some delicious hand dipped ice cream!

www.TheBrenhamHouse.com

Summer Hot Nights Cool Tunes Concert Series for 2011

2011-06-07T19:22:00.000-07:00

Hot Nights Cool Tunes

This summer the

Hot Night Cool Tunes for 2011 series begins:

July 2- Dysfunkshun Junkshun

July 9- Lost in Austin

July 16- Abbey Rhodes/Already Gone

July 23- Suede

July 30- Two Tons of Steel

These are wonderful bands you won't want to miss!

Come to Brenham, Texas

and Enjoy the Music in Historic Downtown.

Music starts at 7:00 P.M. just as the sun starts to go down and the breezes begin.

Make your plans now and book your room at The Brenham House!

www.TheBrenhamHouse.com

Must go to Windy Winery's Grape Stomp

2011-06-06T06:13:00.000-07:00

So much going on at Windy Winery. Save these dates!

2011 Harvest Grape Stomp 4 big weekends!

www.windywinery.com

July 23-24, July 30-31, August 6-7, August 13-14, 2011

www.TheBrenhamHouse.com

What is happening this weekend at Windy Winery

2011-06-02T16:40:00.000-07:00

4232 Clover Road
Brenham, Texas
Here is what is happening this weekend!
June 4-5, 2011 the music starts at 3-5 P.M.
You are invited to bring your camera and visit the vineyard and capture the beauty of the grape as it is beginning its journey to wine. Stay a while and listen to the music.
A place to relax and enjoy music, have good food and great wine. You may buy wine by the glass or grab a bottle of wine to share with friends!

Great Restaurant is Volare Italian Restaurant in Brenham, Texas

2011-06-02T16:31:00.000-07:00

Volare Italian Restaurant

102 Ross Street

Brenham, Texas

Enjoy tempting, delicious authentic Italian and Mediterranean recipes. Fresh bread, pasta, veal, chicken, seafood,

and wonderful desserts.

Beer and extensive wine list are available.

This is a very quaint restaurant in an historic home. The atmosphere is tuscany and all of the tables have linens.

Here is the link to the restaurant:

www.volareitalianrestaurant.com

It is a must try on your Brenham trip!

What is Happening this Weekend at Pleasant Hill Winery?

2011-06-01T19:25:00.000-07:00

Come out to Pleasant Hill Winery for their latest wine pairings!

Saturday June 4, and Sunday June 5, 2011.

Pairings will be their 2010 Savignon Blanc

with New Orleans styled grilled oysters

and another pairing will

Brie and Pear Quesadillas

Then purchase some wines to take home with you!

www.pleasanthillwinery.com

www.TheBrenhamHouse.com

Royers' Round Top Cafe

2011-05-28T10:14:00.000-07:00

Fun place to eat while staying at the Brenham House!

What a great project they are doing!

Send a pie to our soldiers!

click here to read more:

http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Royers--Pies-4-Troops-In-MidEast-----Caf--Summer-Holiday-Hours.html?soid=1101503557288&aid=2fZ8pP0zEWw

Come Celebrate Toubin Park Groundbreaking on May 25, 2011

2011-05-22T18:44:00.000-07:00

Brenham was quite progressive back in the day.

They had underground cisterns filled with water, in the downtown alleys, to fight fires.

This Wednesday one of the cisterns that held water will be uncovered for viewing before construction begins on Toubin Park.

This small park, when built, will have the history of Brenham as you tour the park.

How exciting this is for our wonderful town!

If you are here make sure to include this in your must see list!

www.TheBrenhamHouse.com

Check out the article written in the Banner-Press, by clicking here:
www.brenhambanner.com/articles/2011/04/29/news/news02.txt

Brenham Texas 17th Annual Summer Antiques Show

2011-05-21T14:52:00.000-07:00

Brenham's 17th Annual Summer Antiques Show

June 11-12, 2010

Knights of Columbus Hall

Hwy 290 at Loop 577

www.RuralTexasAntiques.com

See your favorite antique dealers who will offer country and formal furniture, glass, china, linens, quilts, sterling, old toys, pottery, porcelains southwest silver and estate jewelry, lithographs, paintings, Oriental rugs, advertising, Americana and so much more!

$5.00 for admission

Sat. 9-5:00 P.M & Sun. 10-4:00P.M.

Home style luncheon catered by

The Garden Cafe both days!