The Brenham House

Brenham Washington County

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There is so much to do in Washington County!

Make your plans now at The Brenham House!

Bluebonnet Festival

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Bluebonnet Festival April 10,11,12th

www.ChappellHillMuseum.org

Book Now for a wonderful weekend!

250 booths: Home decor, gardening, artists, crafters, clothing, jewelery, & more. Museum exhibit of wildflower photos. Music, great food and beverages.

Country Flavors Festival- April 24, 2010

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Downtown Brenham....
   Country Flavors Festival
April 24, 2010 10:00 A.M.- all day

   Free admission / Free parking

All you can eat Blue Bell Ice Cream $6.00
   Free Samples from Chappell Hill Sausage, Brenham Brewery & Bottling Works,
Pleasant Hill Winery, Windy Winery, Briannas dressing, and tasty area foods!
   Car Show, BBQ Cook-Off, Cake Bake -Off, Vendors, Home Decor, Gardening, Arts and Crafts, Clothing, Jewelry and More!

Book your room now!

Head for the Hills-6th Annual Bicycle Ride

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Short, Moderate, or Long Ride

3 Challenging Courses:

Fully supported with refreshments and rest stops. Event T-Shirt with prepaid $25.00 registration received by March 7th.

www.WCRotaryClub.org

Book your stay with us and we can store your bike for you!

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Snow in Brenham!

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Snow in Brenham! Large flakes for over 2 hours and still going!

Great play day!

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Mark Twain-Unity Theatre

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Four shows and you won't want to miss it.

Professional theatre not community theatre,

and there is not a bad seat in the house.

Unity Theatre is located in downtown Brenham.

Plan now and let us get your tickets for you!

We are preferred lodging for Unity Theatre.

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Festival Hill Guitar Festival 2010

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March 6, 2010

A must see and hear!

1:30 P.M. Tony Morris, guitar & Renata Green, flute

4:00 P.M Minneapolis Guitar Quartet

8:00 P.M. Cem Duruoz, guitar

The last Guitar Festival was outstanding and I'm sure this is one we won't want to miss! We will be glad to secure your tickets.

www.festivalhill.org

Windy Winery- Chilli Cook-off

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February 20th

Chilli Cook-off at Windy Winery!

First place is a case of merlot!

Click here
www.windywinery.com

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Afternoon Tea at the Mansion

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February 28th: Afternoon Tea at the Mansion

What a wonderful way to while away the afternoon. The lovely Giddings-Stone Mansion is the perfect setting for an afternoon tea! Bring your friends and grab your hats and gloves for this special event presented by the Historical Society.

Click here for ticket information:

www.giddingsstonemansion.com

Texas Independence Day 174th Celebration

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February 27-28: Texas Independence Day Celebration

Experience life in the Republic of Texas period. Costumed re-enactors, period craft demonstrations, military encampments and Texas tunes. Two days, 10 A.M.-5 P.M.

Click on this link www.birthplaceoftexas.com

Fun at Royer's Round Top Cafe

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Having fun at Royer's Round Top Cafe!

www.Royersroundtopcafe.com

While you are out shopping and site seeing

Royer's is a great place to

eat and have fun!

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Valentine Celebration at The Brenham House

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Book two nights on Valentine's Weekend and receive Chocolate Strawberries for you and your Sweetheart!
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Valentine's Day at Volare Italian Restaurant 2010

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www.volareitalianrestaurant.com

Please come by to taste some fantastic wines from Friuli, Italy.
When: Thursday, February 11, 2010 at 6:00 P.M.
Where: Volare Italian Restaurant $2.99/person
102 Ross St.
Brenham, Tx.
Who: Owner & Co-Winemaker
Antipasto will be provided. Wine available for purchase for exclusive price. Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Nero, Sauvignon Blanc, and known for their famous Refosco, Friulano & Pinot Grigio.

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Volare Italian Restaurant will be open Sunday, February 14th 2010

Valentine's Day

Lunch 11:00-2:00 and Dinner 5:00-9:30

Celebrate this day with Beef tenderloin topped with tiger shrimp in a creamy Lobster Chardonnay sauce. Served with Pasta al Pesto

$29.99

regular menu will be available.

Heritage Pieces Quilt Show 2010

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Feb. 5-6, 2010 Heritage Pieces Quilt Show

These are some of the many quilts that caught my eye! Beautiful quilts and lots of vendors selling quilted crafts, quilt stands, material, patterns, and more. Inside Fireman Training
Center. 10A.M.- 4P.M.
$5.00 Admission
http://www.friendshipquiltguild.com

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Music at The Brenham House

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What a wonderful evening!

Our guests who perform for variety of venues gave us a wonderful concert! Mandolin, harmonica and dulcimers filled the house with such a soft sweet music. It was an awesome experience.

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Winter Garden Flowers

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Look what is blooming in the gardens at The Brenham House!

Camellias

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Jewelry Design Classes by Diane Cook

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Saturday February 6, 2010

9:30-5:00 P.M.

Art Guild of Rural Texas

Fayetteville, Texas

presents

Feather You Nest 101

Art classes on jewelry design just for you!

Mixed Media Jewelry Artist- Diane Cook

Go to her website by clicking here

www.rosajosies.com

You won't be disappointed!

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Valentine Celebration

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Make your reservations now for your special Valentine!

We can make you look good by having a flower bouquet waiting

in your room and reservations for dinner at Volares, with a complimentary
glass of wine for each person.

What a great way to unwind and enjoy each others company by spending the night with
us at The Brenham House!

What an impressive evening. The next morning awake to the great smells coming from the kitchen. Yes, an elegant breakfast prepared just
for our guests!

Now Open- Robin's Nest

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How would you like to spend a couple of nights in the ROBIN'S NEST?

We have just opened another room in our home for guests to enjoy.

Located at the top of the stairs this room has a wonderful queen bed. A private bath with a shower, is attached to this room. Two comfortable chairs to relax in and watch your flat screened TV/DVD player. The room has windows that are up in the tree tops. Check it our and you can book it now!

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Concert Series- Unity Theatre

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January 16, Saturday 8:00 P.M.

Click here:
http://www.unitybrenham.org/SpecialEvents-RickRowley.htm

Unity Theatre

presents

Rick Rowley-Concert Series

Chopin to Show Tunes

Winter Antiques Shows 2010

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Looking for something to do inside? ....Br-r-r-r!

Winter Antique Festival

January 8-10

Sat. 9-5 and Sun. 10-4

Knights of Columbus Hall

2804 Gun and Rod Road

Brenham, Texas

January 16-17

Winter Antique Show

at the Big Red Barn

in Round Top, Texas

We have rooms available at The Brenham House so book your rooms now for two great events!

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Roses from our Garden

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Sending you roses from our garden!

This is one of our climbers from The Antique Rose Emporium

The weather has been great so come on and see what Brenham has to offer.

Book your rooms and plan your getaway now!

Thanksgiving Day 2009

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Nov. 26, 2009 Thanksgiving Day

Book two nights with us and overlap Thanksgiving Day and as a gift for you we will serve you a Thanksgiving Dinner at 5:00 P.M.
Two Nights, Two Breakfasts, and Thanksgiving Dinner!

No shopping, no prepping, no cooking, and you sit back while we do all of the dishes!

BOOK NOW!

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Cherry Almond Cheese Trifle

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Cherry Almond Cheese Trifle

1 8 oz. block of cream cheese

1 -14 oz. can sweetened condensed milk

1 -12 oz. container whipped topping

1/2 almond extract

1 -21 oz. prepared angel food cake

2 -21 oz. cans cherry pie filling

sliced almonds for garnish

In medium bowl combine softened cream cheese and condensed milk at medium speed until smooth. Stir in half of the whipped topping and almond extract. Tear 1/2 angel food cake into cubes and line the bottom of your trifle bowl. Spoon 1/2 half of the cheese mixture over the cake. Then layer on can of the cherry pie filling. Repeat all three layers and top with remaining whipped topping and garnish with the sliced almonds! Serves 15

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What's coming up!

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Not to get ahead of myself, but just to let you know...

November 21-22, 2009

Trunk Show and Home Tour by the Heritage Society of Washington Co.

The Giddings-Stone Mansion at 2203 Century Circle in Brenham

Trunk Show is 11- 5 P.M. Home Tour is 1-4 P.M.

Admission $10.00 per person for the tour of 7 historical homes decorated for Christmas and the trunk show. This year there will be Antique Fair on the grounds of the Mansion.

Come back to the Mansion from 5-6 P.M. for wine and cheese and door prizes!

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Thanksgiving Nov. 26, 2009

If you book two nights at Thanksgiving, overlapping Thanksgiving Day, as a treat from us, we will also provide our guests with a 5:00P.M. Thanksgiving Meal for you at the regular two night room rate! Book Now!

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Christmas Stroll Weekend Dec. 4-5

Wrap up your Christmas at The Brenham House!

40 shops in the decorated downtown to stroll through and dine on the square. Five of Brenham's Bed and Breakfasts who are members of the Texas Bed and Breakfast Association will provide free gift wrapping for their guests who make purchases here.

Friday night, Dec 4 guests can watch Christmas movies outdoors on the square from the comfort of their own lawn chairs and carriage rides will be available.

Saturday evening events include: a Parade of Lights and shopping until 8:00 P.M. Unity Theatre presents It's a Wonderful Life: A live Radio Play on Thursday-Sunday

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Dec 12-13 is the annual Chappell Hill Holiday Home Tour of Country Homes, Dec 12-13. Unity Theatre presents It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play. Thursday-Sunday

Get in the Spirit of the Holidays!

Book your rooms now or call for more information!

979 251-9947