175th Anniversary of Texas Independence

February 26-27, 2011 

Texas Independence Day Celebration

Free two day historic celebration 10 AM-5 PM.  

Experience life in the Republic of Texas.  

Costumed re-enactors, period craft demonstrations, 

military encampments and Texas tunes.  

Washington on the Brazos State Historic Site, 

Barrington Living History Farm, 

and Star of the Republic Museum.

www.BirthplaceofTexas.com 

Book your room now for this very exciting Celebration.

www.TheBrenhamHouse.com 

J.R.'s Antiques in Downtown Brenham

JR's Antiques 

in Downtown Brenham is a fun place to explore.  

If you have the time you will probably 

find what you are looking for!

We are waiting to see you at The Brenham House Bed and Breakfast.

www.TheBrenhamHouse.com 

Brenham Winter Antiques Show

Brenham Winter Antiques Show

January 8-9, 2011

Featuring 50 plus dealers at Knights of Columbus Hall,

FM 577, Brenham

979 865-5618

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

www.TheBrenhamHouse.com 

Unity Theatre presents

Make your plans now to see Souvenir 
by Stephen Temperley

www.UnityBrenham.org 

The Brenham Farmers Market

307 South Park Street

Saturday mornings at The Brenham Farmers Market

Plants, baked goods, soaps, embroidered items, wood crafts and carvings, canned goods and so much more.  You just need to get down there and check it out.

Round Top Guitar Festival

Oh, I just can't wait!

Do you enjoy guitar music?

Make plans now for March 12, 2011, 

1:30, 4:00, and 8:00 P.M.  

Stay with us at the Brenham House and We will be glad to secure your tickets for you!

www.FestivalHill.org 

The Brenham Grill

The Brenham Grill

107 W. Commerce

Great place to eat in Downtown Brenham.  Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner is served.  They serve Italian, Mexican, Cajun, and American foods.

www.BrenhamGrill.com 

New Year's Eve Party 2010

24th Annual New Year's Eve Party

December 31, 2010 at 7:30 P.M.

Appetizers and beverages at the Menke House.

Spectacular buffet dinner, 

celebrate the arrival of 2011 by dancing to the 
rhythms of The Black Cat Choir.  

At midnight welcome the New Year in with 

champagne, sparklers, ringing bells 

and singing Auld Lang Syne. 

 Coffee and sweets will close out the evening. 
www.FestivalHill.org 

Stay with us at the Brenham House Bed and Breakfast
www.TheBrenhamHouse.com 

Winter Antique Show at The Big Red Barn

January 15-16, 2011 Winter Antique Show

- 120 antique dealers will be at the Big Red Barn

- Round Top, Texas.

-All antiques will be inside with and free parking on site.  

-The Big Red Barn has 41 year history of drawing antiques and collectors!

*Antiques collections from Texas and throughout the United States, as well as from, England, France and Belgium.

Make plans to stay with us at The Brenham House Bed and Breakfast for this great weekend!

www.TheBrenhamHouse.com

Renew Art Studio in Brenham, Texas

Renew Art Studio

707 S. Austin Street

Brenham, Texas 

Happy Holiday Hours Open To the Public

December 16-22

Dec 16 Pottery Demo

Dec 17 Silversmithing

Dec 18 Pearl Knotting

Dec. 20 Silversmithing

Dec. 21 Pearl Knotting

Dec. 22 Pottery Demo

Dec. 23 Silversmithing

Stop by for refreshments and see great demonstration from local artists.

979 836-1620

www.RenewArtStudio.com 

5:00-7:00 P.M.

Where do You Go for a Perfect Cup of Coffee?

I'm pretty particular about my coffee.  

I really do enjoy going out for coffee.  I guess I figure I would have it at home anyway, so why not let that be my treat when I am out.

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Independence Coffee is a full rich flavored coffee, made here locally, you are sure to enjoy.

While spending time in historic downtown you can now stop in for a wonderful treat at their new location on West Main Street, in the Simon Theatre, which is our new visitors center!

www.independencecoffee.com

What are they pairing with their Wines?

December 11-12, 2010

Windy Winery- Sweet Meats and Tahini paired 

with the Brenham Blush

Saddlehorn Winery- Coconut Chicken Curry Balls paired with Happy Trails-Reisling Blend and Red Barn

What a great way to start the Christmas Season!

*Next Event on the Bluebonnet Wine Trail 

will be the first two weeks in February. 

* It will be the Wine and Chocolate Trail!

www.BluebonnetWineTrail.com

Winter Holiday Kick-Off

Saddlehorn Winery, 958 FM 1948, Burton, Texas

Live music from the Rankin Twins, plus Santa visits the kids, free,

12-5 P.M.

www.SaddlehornWinery.com 

Are You Looking for a Special Gift for Some one?

Are you looking for something for someone

 on your Christmas list?

It's hard to find unique gifts

 the person might actually use.  

Then there are those who throw the dinner parties

 during the holidays, as well.  

A gift in hand is always welcomed for all of the hard the host or hostess did to get the people together for the evening.

Here are some ideas:

Wine from our Texas wineries:  Windy Winery, Pleasant Hill Winery, Saddlehorn Winery

Independence Coffee and Brenham House Mug

Gift Certificate for The Brenham House Bed and Breakfast

Unity Theatre Tickets for the New Season

Gift from are many stores in historic downtown Brenham

Gift Certificate from Volare Italian Restaurant

Hope these help you in your search for that perfect gift!

www.TheBrenhamHouse.com 

What's for Breakfast?

Breakfast Enchiladas  at The Brenham House

Breakfast starts with

Fresh Fruit

Breakfast Enchiladas, Parsley Red Potatoes, Green Beans

Cherry Pineapple Dump Cake

Juice and lots of hot Coffee and Tea

Scrambled eggs with saute onion, garlic, and bell pepper, sausage, cilantro, wrapped in a flour tortilla.  Topped with cheese sauce with green chillies and baked.

Plate and top with tomatoes and cilantro and a dollop of sour cream. 

www.TheBrenhamHouse.com 

What is Blooming in the Yard at The Brenham House?

These are the rose climbers we bought from The Antique Rose Emporium.  They are on the back fence and the front arbor.

www.TheBrenhamHouse.com 

Michael Martin Murphy Concert at Blinn College- Brenham

Dec.11, 2010

Dr. W.W.O'Donnell Performing Arts Center

Blinn College Brenham, Texas

979 830-4024

www.TheBrnehamHouse.com 

Celebrating Christmas in Downtown Brenham

Christmas Stroll started off with lighting of the Christmas tree and a wonderful parade!  

So many people came out for the event.  The Downtown is simply gorgeous with all of the lights and decorations.  Most shops had fresh baked cookies and wassail.  The shops stayed open late for all of the shoppers.  There was music on every corner and "The Polar Express"  was the movie shown on the west corner of the square.

Oh, and did I forget to say Santa was there?

www.VisitBrenham.com 

  

Chappell Hill Holiday Home Tour 2010

Chappell Hill Holiday Home Tour

December 11, 2010 10-5 P.M.

December 12, 2010 12 -5 P.M.

Advanced tickets $15.  Day Of tickets $18.

www.ChappellHillMuseum.org

Thyme Day Spa

706 Seelhorst at the end of Clinton Street

Located just at the end of our street is the lovely Thyme Day Spa.

After a day of shopping you and your friends can take advantage of the wonderful treatments.

www.thymedayspa.com 

The Brenham House will be glad to schedule your appointment for you!

www,TheBrenhamHouse.com 

Now Open - Washington County/Brenham Visitors Center

Grand Opening of Washington County/Brenham

Visitors Center

It is an absolutely beautiful restoration of this historic building.  Make sure you stop in to check it out and get information on Washington County.  Located on Main Street, Northwest side of the downtown square.

www.VisitBrenham.com 

This Weekend!

Starts this weekend at Unity Theatre!

Christmas Stroll is this Friday!

Come and relax in Brenham.  Start you Christmas Season with us at The Brenham House Bed and Breakfast.  We are waiting for you.

The Happy Innkeepers,

James and Susan

Hear the Bells at Round Top Festival Institute

Saturday, December 11 at 3 P.M.

Hear the Bells

Bayou City Performing Arts Choruses

Join in a truly classic holiday concert featuring Saint-Saens "Christmas Oratorio" and other special  jewels.  Traditional holiday carols will follow the performance accompanied from the stage by James Dick, the Institute's Founder and Artistic Director.

Tickets $20. Adults   $10. Students

You are cordially invited to attend the Annual Holiday Reception. Following the carols, join us for wassail and treats in the School Building, across from the Concert Hall.

www.FestivalHill.org 

The Nutcracker at Festival Institute

Round Top Festival Institute

Saturday, December 4 at 4 p.m.

Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker"

Dancers Workshop and Ovation of Austin

Danced by children 

What a wonderful way to start the Christmas Season!

Tickets $20. adults     $10. students

www.FestivalHill.org 

Cookie Exchange

It is that time of year again, and there are so many parties to attend! A Cookie Exchange is a great way to get together with friends. Show up with dozens of one kind of cookie and come home with an assortment.  Now you are ready to have your friends over for coffee or tea and share your cookies!  Carry an assortment to any of your parties you will be attending.

These are my all time favorite cookies!
Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cherry Pecan Cookies

1 3/4 c. sifted flour                     1 egg

1/4 tsp. baking soda                    2 T. milk

1/3 c. Hershey's cocoa                8 oz. chocolate chips

1 c. butter                                    1 c. chopped dried cherries

1 tsp. vanilla                               1 c. chopped pecans

1 tsp. almond extract

1/2 c. firmly packed brown sugar

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Mix flour, soda, cocoa together in bowl and set aside.  In a mixer, cream the butter, vanilla, almond, brown sugar.  Add the egg and milk and beat.  Slowly add dry ingredients.  Drop by spoons on to baking sheets and bake for 14-15 minutes.

Welcome to The Brenham House

This is the Welcome Board on our entry porch at 
The Brenham House Bed and Breakfast.

A full house this weekend is such a blessing!  We enjoy our guests and we love it when our home is full of joy!

We would like to add your name to our board!

www.TheBrenhamHouse.com 

November 20-21 2010 Two Great Events

November 20-21  Two great Events!

Ellison's Poinsettia Celebration-$2.00 adult
and

The Holiday Home Tour and Trunk Show-$15.00 adult
Come back with your ticket on Saturday evening from
5-6 P.M. Wine and Cheese at the Giddings-Stone Mansion.  


You don't want to miss it!


www.TheBrenhamhouse.com

Peek at the New Visitor Center

How about a sneak peek?

Our new Visitors Center will be opened Dec. 3. 2010!

We are so very proud of all of the hard work to give this historic building such a great face lift.  It is absolutely beautiful.

Open Saturday Nov. 18th inside the Simon Theatre will be  Independence Coffee Co.'s Coffee and Tea Market.

www.IndependenceCoffee.com 

Come on in for your favorite coffee or tea.  Northwest side of the square on Main Street.

You will have to just see it for yourself!

www.visitbrenhamtexas.com 

Antique Rose Emporium Roses at The Brenham House

Here is one of our Antique Rose Emporium Climbers.  

Go out to the The Antique Rose Emporium and walk around and you will surely find a beauty to bring home!

Antique Rose Emporium 

Christmas Stroll 2010

Downtown Brenham Christmas Stroll

Dec. 3 2010

December 3 at 5:30 PM the Girl Scouts Lighting of the Courthouse Tree

6:00PM Sounds of Christmas Lighted Parade 

and following the parade a Movie on the Square- "Polar Express" 

Live Entertainment and strolling carolers!

Shop for goodies at the Farmers Market!

Get in the Christmas Spirit by visiting more that 40 shops and boutiques!

Don't forget the Jingle Bell Stroll on Saturday, December 4!

Make your plans now and book your rooms at 

www.TheBrenhamHouse.com 

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

Unity Theatre presents

December 1-5,  1 week, 5 shows

Wed.-Sat. 7:30, Sun. 7:30

What a wonderful way to get into the Christmas Spirit!

Make your plans now to book with us at The Brenham House Bed and Breakfast and we will be glad to secure your tickets for you.

www.unitybrenham.org

Family comedy all will enjoy!

This show tickets are adult $15. and student $ 10.

(Tickets On Sale November 1)

www.TheBrenhamHouse.com

1st Annual " McNelly Munster Mingle"

November 13, 2010 LaBahia Turn Verien Dance Hall 

Noon to midnight!

First Annual "McNelly Munster Mingle"

Come and celebrate our history connection to famous Texas Ranger, Leander McNelly.  

Dance to western swing troupe, Back at the Ranch.

Dance $20.00 per person

Click here to read the article on Captain McNelly:

burtonheritagesociety.org 

New Convention Center for Brenham

Brenham will soon have the newly renovated historical

 Simon Theatre opened as their Convention Center and the Chamber will host the Visitors Center in it.

Business Meetings, Wedding receptions, parties, etc.

www.TheBrenhamHouse.com