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Spring is Showing It's Face!

2010-03-27T16:45:00.000-07:00

Walking through the garden you see the special treasures of Spring!

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Things to do During Antique Festival 2010

2010-03-24T20:43:00.000-07:00

Things going on during 42nd Round Top Antique Festival:

Scout the miles and miles of antiques during the day

then head back to Brenham:

*Shop Downtown Brenham

*Dine in the Restaurants Downtown
Volares will be extending hours: Sun. for lunch and dinner & Mon. for dinner, as well as regular hours
*March 26"Wine Down" at Pleasant Hill Winery- Great wines, music, and relax and watch the sun go down!

Plan a trip down the street to Thyme Day Spa!

*March 25-26 Unity Theatre- Rob Landis in Concert (jazz)
*March 27 Stop by Leftovers Antiques@ 6 P.M. Live music, Food, & Drinks

*March 27 Festival Hill-The UT Symphony Orchestra

*March 27 Chappell Hill- Head for the Hills Bicycle Ride

*March 27-28 Washington on the Brazos- True Texas Women

*April 2 Old Brenham Elementary- Country Music Jamboree

*April 3 Camp for All- Hilltop Bicycle Ride

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Church Basement Ladies

2010-03-23T21:30:00.000-07:00

What an awesome performance! I have to say I have never laughed and enjoyed a performance like this in a long time. Packed crowd at the Dr. W.W. O'Donnell Performing Arts Center, Blinn College.

Will keep you posted on the next events there!

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Breakfast View

2010-03-11T18:32:00.000-08:00

This is the view out the dining room window! Beautiful Camellias to look out while having breakfast.

Brenham Washington County

2010-03-06T16:59:00.000-08:00

There is so much to do in Washington County!

Make your plans now at The Brenham House!

Bluebonnet Festival

2010-03-05T13:25:00.000-08:00

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

2010-03-01T17:48:00.000-08:00

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

2010-02-23T19:43:00.000-08:00

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!

2010-02-23T14:26:00.000-08:00

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

Great play day!

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Mark Twain-Unity Theatre

2010-02-23T10:21:00.000-08:00

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

2010-02-22T13:50:00.000-08:00

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

2010-02-17T07:17:00.000-08:00

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

2010-02-15T22:11:00.000-08:00

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

2010-02-15T21:35:00.000-08:00

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

2010-02-11T19:08:00.000-08:00

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

2010-02-10T16:59:00.000-08:00

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

2010-02-10T09:55:00.000-08:00

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

2010-02-05T13:55:00.000-08:00

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

2010-02-04T17:42:00.000-08:00

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

2010-01-22T13:15:00.000-08:00

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

Camellias

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Jewelry Design Classes by Diane Cook

2010-01-22T10:16:00.000-08:00

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

2010-01-13T17:52:00.000-08:00

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

2010-01-12T16:15:00.000-08:00

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

2010-01-12T15:37:00.000-08:00

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