SPRING COOKING CLASS GETAWAY: URBAN FARM TO TABLE APRIL 12-14, APRIL 15-17, or APRIL 19-21 Spring into Florida! Explore the surprising variety of produce farmed right here in Central Florida backyards. Come for the fun of making great food with others! While at Thurston House, we’ll cook together and have scrumptious conversations around food. You’ll … Read More
PAINT OUT EVENT APRIL 21-27 IN WINTER PARK! PAINT OUT, an outdoor painting experience, is one of the premier annual art events within minutes of Thurston House, our Central Florida bed and breakfast. Gather at the Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens for this fascinating event! “Paint Out”, in its 16th year, happens April 21-27, … Read More
SPRING GARDEN CLEAN UP APRIL 29-MAY 1 ~or~MAY 1-3 Do you have a green thumb? Love to piddle away in the garden? Jump for joy at an unexpected bloom? What if you could do your favorite thing…gardening…while being pampered at the same time? Here’s an opportunity you won’t want to miss! Come for a 2-night … Read More
MOTHER’S DAY GETAWAY MAY 12 IN CENTRAL FLORIDA What a beautiful way to honor Mom on Mother’s Day! Say “thanks” with a weekend away at Thurston House, a historic bed & breakfast in Central Florida near Orlando. After a day of all her favorite things—nearby shopping, culture, and great dining in Winter Park—escape to this … Read More
ROLLINS COLLEGE GRADUATION COMMENCEMENT WEEKEND, MAY 11-12, 2024 Congratulations to graduating students and their parents! A degree is quite an achievement! Parents and grandparents, stay at Thurston House for Commencement Weekend, May 11-12, and escape from a little of the hustle and bustle of downtown Winter Park! At the end of the day, wind down … Read More
ART WORKSHOPS AT HISTORIC MAITLAND ART CENTER: (VARIOUS DATES in APRIL, MAY and JUNE) Calling all artists! One-day art workshops for all interests! The Maitland Art Center, a National Historic Landmark, offers short, easily accessible workshops in drawing, bookbinding, printing, silk painting, marbling, paint making, stenciling and more! Draw on the extensive knowledge of a … Read More
EXPLORE THE MORSE MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART IN WINTER PARK Explore the Morse Museum: A Winter Park Gem Tucked away in the charming city of Winter Park, Florida, just a few miles from our historic Thurston House bed and breakfast, the Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art is a hidden gem that beckons art … Read More
MAITLAND FLORIDA ROTARY ART FESTIVAL 2023: EXPLORE ART, CULTURE AND COMMUNITY Are you a discerning traveler seeking an enriching weekend getaway? Nestled within the charming town of Maitland, Florida, Thurston House Bed and Breakfast invites you to embark on a captivating journey into the world of art, culture, and community spirit. The Maitland Florida Rotary … Read More
LIKE MUSICAL THEATER? DISCOVER THE WINTER PARK PLAYHOUSE! Central Florida’s only professional musical theater is nestled right here in our neighboring City of Winter Park, Florida. The Winter Park Playhouse is a hidden gem that’s been delighting audiences for over 20 years. If you’re searching for a place where the magic of live theater meets … Read More