The Art of Ganesh is the latest exhibit at this wonderful museum. The exhibit runs through 2/22/09. The Maitland Art Center facility is on the National Historic Register and is an easy walk or drive from Thurston House.
Archive for January, 2009
North Orlando – Maitland Art Center News!
Saturday, January 31st, 2009 North Orlando – Bed & Breakfast "SPECIAL" Recipe
Saturday, January 31st, 2009
I was going to blog something else today, but I received a call last night from a friend of over 50 (yikes!) years. His Mom just passed away from a massive stroke. She was a tough old Swede and went out fighting for sure. They were our next door neighbors in Massachusetts for many years. [...]
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North Orlando – City of Maitland fitness classes!
Friday, January 30th, 2009
We have a wonderful city here and they are always looking for new programs to offer to its residents. We now have a FIT-ness for Family program with wellness instructor Sher’re Myers. So far I have enjoyed yoga, pilates and core fitness. The good part about it for me is that they have 11am classes, [...]
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North Orlando – Valentine's Month!
Wednesday, January 28th, 2009
Since Valentine’s weekend is always very busy around this area, I have decided to let it be celebrated all month long! Anyone staying during this month for a special romantic getaway will automatically have their room enhanced with silk rose petals and a free gift. Just tell the innkeeper and I will do the rest [...]
Life Is Good!
Monday, January 26th, 2009
We just had a group of special friends staying here. They had a ball, from going to see the manatees at Blue Springs Park
to wandering around beautiful Leu Gardens.
Do you have some special people you would like to spend some quality time with? Thurston House could be just what you are looking for!
Coming up…ZORA!!!
Saturday, January 17th, 2009
The 20th (can you believe it!) Zora Neale Hurston Festival starts this week. There will be all sorts of events, and the end is a street party festival along Kennedy Blvd. this next weekend. My guests are very excited about walking down the street to go to it…only 1/2 mile from Thurston House. It should [...]
New at the Enzian Theater!
Tuesday, January 13th, 2009
We are very fortunate to have a special theater just minutes away from Thurston House, bed & breakfast. It is the Enzian Theater, an independent movie house. Recently there has been a wonderful new addition, the Eden Bar. It is an outside patio bar that offers Austrian specials on the menu. Try their new Austrian [...]
New Forida Inns website!
Tuesday, January 6th, 2009
Mary Thurwachter, formally of the Palm Beach Post, has always been a good friend to us Florida Inns. She recently launched a new website – http://www.innsideflorida.com/. We wish her much success!
HAPPY 2009!!!!
Thursday, January 1st, 2009
A happy year to all. This one is going to be great! Remember, when you get stressed and just need to step away from it all think THURSTON HOUSE for that special and much needed getaway.
Historic Hannibal Sqaure, Winter Park
Fiddler's Green Tavern
Barred Owl, no. 3, at Audubon Birds of Prey Center!