With the completion in October of the City of Maitland Downtown area, a new monthly event will be starting – Getdown Downtown! On the first Friday of each month, this pedestrian friendly area will be filled with live music, vendors, food and drink. We have waited a long time for this wonderful new addition to … Read More
Just now Sizzling Summer Rates were posted for the rest of the summer. Take advantage of a more quiet time here in Central Florida. There is still lots to do, everything from museums and great shopping to antiquing and all types of fabulous restaurants. The posted rates are never lower than they are right now so book … Read More
We are blessed with a strong history in the arts and culture. There are several historical museums, as well as a wonderful historic arts colony. The Maitland Art Center was founded as an art colony in 1937 by visionary American artist and architect André Smith (1880-1959). This tradition continues at MAC today, with gallery exhibitions, art … Read More
Beautiful Leu Gardens in Orlando is only 15 minutes from Thurston House in Central Florida. It has 50 acres of beautiful land that feature many different types of garden areas – America’s largest camellia collection outside of California, 3 acres of idea gardens, the largest formal rose garden in Florida, a 2 acre tropical stream garden, … Read More
Within the next 2 weeks, Central Florida Colleges Are Back to School! What an exciting time for all those students, particularly the ones who are coming for their freshman year. Lots of excitement, angst, and pressure for sure. Usually, the incoming Freshman is brought to school by a parent or parents in order to help … Read More
Yes, it is time for a Sizzling Central Florida Summer. This one is a bit more sizzling than usual. You still want to get away but the beaches and the attractions area are just too hot. How about a place where fine dining, wonderful museums and great shops are plentiful? There is even a local … Read More
As they say, time does fly. In 1992, September 15 to be exact, Thurston House opened its doors to bed & breakfast customers. After a slow start trying to get the word out, there was no internet back then, of course, we eventually have become known to a worldwide audience. Featured in many publications over … Read More
1 cup sugar 3 eggs 2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/2 cup butter 2-1/2 cup flour 1 tsp nutmeg 1/4 cup buttermilk Topping – 1/2 cup sugar, 1 cupchopped nuts, 1/2 tsp both cinnamon and nutmeg Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Blend sugar and butter; add eggs and mix well. Mix dry ingredients … Read More
1/2 C butter 1 C sugar 1 egg 1 C applesauce 1-1/2 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp allspice 1/2 tsp cloves 2 C flour 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 C chopped nuts (optional) Preheat over to 350 degrees. Cream butter and sugar; add egg and mix well. Stir in applesauce and spices. In small bowl mix … Read More