The Maitland Art Center just opened another wonderful exhibit – A Confluence. The word means “a coming or flowing together, meeting or gathering at one point”. That’s exactly what this exhibit is, by featuring works from 4 different artists brought together. Come to Thurston House, relax with a wonderful stroll around the area, and end up at the Maitland Art Center…
art from the Confluence exhibit
Plan ahead for the yearly Maitland Historical Society’s fundraiser – An Evening in the Grove. There are great auction items, wonderful door prizes, plentiful food & drink…. This years event will be held 10/9 at 6:30pm at the Sheraton Maitland. It is just minutes from us so book your bed & breakfast room now, buy your tickets online and pack your clothes for the orange & white theme.
An Evening in the Grove
Antonio’s la Fiamma, a continued guest favorite, is almost done with their summer menu. This weeks special feature, among other items – Topped Ciabatta, Pollo alla Malanese, Sorbetto di Fruitta….. Just minutes from Thurston House bed & breakfast, this is a perfect choice for a great dinner. Try their cafe for a more casual dinner, or even for a great lunch. Nothing but the best for our guests!
Antonio's la Fiamma
ANNOUNCING…..new at Thurston House bed & breakfast – a Chickering circa 1858 rosewood Victorian Square Grand piano!!! It was a donation for the Maitland Historical Society, but they needed a place to house it until they have their new facility built. Since we already lease the building known as Thurston House from the City of Maitland, and we take wonderful care of that, they knew this was the right place for the piano. It is a beautiful piece of furniture, and fits right into the front parlour like it was made for it. Come see for yourself…book now!
circa 1858 Chickering Rosewood Victorian Square Grand Piano
HOT OFF THE PRESSES!!!! I just took delivery of a brand new book, Images of America – Maitland. It is a beautiful book chronicling the history of the City of Maitland from it’s start as Fumecheliga (the muskmelon place) to today. It was written by Leslie Kemp Poole with a lot of help and resources from the Maitland Historical Society. You can find them for sale at Thurston House as well as other locations throughout the city.
Images of America - Maitland
The Mid-West Tool Collectors Association and the Maitland Historical Society will stage an antique tool show & sale on August 15th. There will be displays and demonstrations of tools & machinery from 1885 to 1910. There will also be tables for buying, selling and trading antique tools with related items. Proceeds will benefit the Waterhouse Carpentry Shop Museum, which was built about 1884 by Maitland settler and builder William H. Waterhouse. The museum is on the National Register of Historic Places.
antique tools
The show is held at the Maitland Civic Center, just a short stroll from Thurston House. The show is from 8am – 3pm, and costs $2.
Beautiful newly renovated interior!
Looking for that special place to hold a shower, meeting, party or even a wedding? The Maitland Historical Society just completed renovation of a charming cottage overloking Lake Lily Park. Brand spanking new from top to bottom, you couldn’t pick a more intimate and lovely location for your event. Call the society at #407-644-2451 for more information. The Cottage is just minutes away from us too!
The National Wildlife Federation has long recognized bed & breakfast inns as places that do their part in creating wildlife habitats in their own communities. Offering wildlife habitat areas as an amenity to birds, butterflies and other wild critters is also considered an important amenity for overnight guests.
Imagine being located just 5 miles from busy downtown Orlando, but set in the middle of 8 acres of beautiful treed land overlooking serene Lake Eulalia. This is what Thurston House offers and more! People who come through our doors can be everything from busy professionals, harried parents, people dealing with a personal tragedy or illness…and so much more. Our wildlife habitat provides these guests places to relax and enjoy the peace that you can find when surrounded by a natural environment.
We are proud to be officially acknowledged as a Certified Backyard Wildlife Habitat! 
All week long the City of Maitland celebrates Founder’s Week. The celebrating ends with a bang, a party at beautiful Lake Lily Park. Food and fun go on all day, with the night bringing a free movie in the park – The Sandlot. Bring your chairs or blanket and stroll from Thurston House bed & breakfast to this once a year happening….fun for all! Lots more to do in the area so make a weekend of it.
Lake Lily