This area of Maitland and Winter Park is just beautiful, with many great restaurants, museums and fabulous shopping. But why else would people need to stay here? An upscale continuing care retirement community – The Mayflower – is just a short drive away from Thurston House. This community has everything from villas to skilled nursing [...]
I just had to run and grab the camera for this beautiful sunrise. Every day is wonderful here, but some sunrises are truly spectacular. This shot doesn’t began to reflect just how perfect it is at our Winter Park area bed & breakfast – Thurston House, but I try. ENJOY – HAPPY TUESDAY!!
The 11th Annual Taste of Maitland on Lake Lily is coming up! May 19th is the big day for this great event that is sponsored by the Maitland Chamber of Commerce. Over 35 restaurants and beverage vendors will be tempting you with their tasty goodies. Stroll around beautiful Lake Lily, grab a beer, hit the [...]
Do you know any veterans? Honor them by telling their war story to us all. The Library of Congress has begun this fascinating project, a way to protect war stories for all generations to come. They are looking for personal stories, memories, photos and letters. I recently finished putting together my Dad’s WWII story and [...]
The Maitland Wine Market announces their “SPLURGE” Wine Tasting. This great event is scheduled May 15th, Thursday, from 5-7pm. The cost per person is $20. This covers tastes of several expensive wines , a wine glass to take home and a few nibbles. Wines for sale by the glass will also be available. Don’t worry [...]
We had a very nice visit with friends Bob & Sadie Friday night. This happily retired couple live in Utah and were visiting their Disney timeshare. Lots of catching up to do! Recently a new mascott has been added to our porch – Baby-Beek! When the wind is just right, Baby Beek flaps it’s wings [...]
Next weekend is one of our favorite events – The Leu Gardens Spring Jazz Stroll. Book your room at Thurston House, pack your picnic basket and head to this spectacular event. This year, as usual, there are three groups including Beautiful Bobby Blackmon. Advance tickets are a must! Book your room now as it is [...]
Historic Hannibal Sqaure, Winter Park:
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Just 3 blocks West of the famous Park Av...
Fiddler's Green Tavern:
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Where will you be on March 17th? Thurston House ...
Barred Owl, no. 3, at Audubon Birds of Prey Center!:
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