Another gorgeous sunny and dry day here in Central Florida. I believe there will be a lot of the world’s problems solved today on our porch at 5pm!
Archive for March, 2008
Porch problem solving!
Friday, March 28th, 2008 How green are we?
Friday, March 28th, 2008This seems to be a question on everyone’s mind these days. At Thurston House we have been doing everything we can to help our planet. We place tent cards on each bed stating that you can hang up your towels to be reused another day. It also states that if you want your bed remade [...]
Do you like movies?
Tuesday, March 25th, 2008
FLORIDA FILM FESTIVAL – EAT IT UP! Just around the corner from us is the Enzian Theater, a great place to watch movies and enjoy food & drink in a comfortable setting. Starting this Friday they host the annual Florida Film Festival, running from March 28 through April 6th. Guest stars to appear this year [...]
What else is there to do?…….
Thursday, March 20th, 2008
We are very fortunate to have a spectacular garden only 15 minutes away from us – Leu Gardens. This is just one of a group of many reciprocal gardens associated with the American Horticultural Society. Experience the largest camellia collection in the south, the largest formal rose garden in Florida, a butterfly garden and many [...]
Another beautiful week!
Monday, March 17th, 2008
Rollin’s College – Nestled in the picturesque community of Winter Park on the shores of Lake Virginia, Rollins College captures the best of Florida’s warmth and sunshine while offering the top-ranked education in the state. Founded in 1885, Rollins is Florida’s oldest recognized college. It’s impossible to walk the tree-lined campus or step inside one [...]
Busy & Beautiful Weekend Here!
Friday, March 14th, 2008
The weekend begins early!
Thursday, March 13th, 2008
Today is the day guests arrive to attend the Winter Park Sidewalk Arts Festival. It promises to be a perfect weekend for weather – warm & sunny all 3 days!
A new event in Maitland is the Maitland Community Farmers Market. This started just after the first of the year and has gotten bigger and better [...]
Reflecting again…15 years and more!
Wednesday, March 12th, 2008
It’s hard to believe we have been open for so long. Thurston House opened it’s doors on September 15, 1992. Unfortunately, the first guests weren’t for a couple weeks. Where were all the people who called during the renovations? It has been a journey for sure! When I first opened it was imperative to have [...]
Another day, another dollar……as they say!
Monday, March 10th, 2008
It is odd getting used to how dark it is in the morning now. It is almost 7am and very dark still. It is to be another wonderful and sunny day, with warmer temperatures – 70-ish. This month marks 15 years of Nancy working with me as a cleaner, and so much more. Many of [...]
Early Morning Reflections
Sunday, March 9th, 2008Lost an hour this morning, something never good for an innkeeper. Thankfully I do a lot of advance work so in the morning I can have that all important “ME” time. A cup of early coffee and a little local news does wonders! Cool here in Maitland today….I know, those of you up north are [...]
Historic Hannibal Sqaure, Winter Park
Fiddler's Green Tavern
Barred Owl, no. 3, at Audubon Birds of Prey Center!