125 Years for Maitland & Thurston House!

Central Florida will have a lot to celebrate next month with both Thurston House and the City of Maitland turning 125! Even the historical society marks their 40th anniversary.

July 11-17th Founders’ Week Celebration! 125th City of Maitland Anniversary, Historical Society’s 40th Anniversary

  • Lecture and Book Signing
  • Reception for founding families
  • 1885 Dollar Drive

Party in the Park Festivities

  • Parade
  • Founding Family recognition
  • Maitland Song by Performing Arts of Maitland
  • Fireworks
  • Rides
  • Sidewalk chalk painting contest
  • Gift shop booth
  • Much more!

Maitland History

July 16th “Maitland’s Founding Families”

temporary exhibition opens in We Make History community gallery at Maitland Historical Museum.

Opening reception July 16th from 5:30-7 p.m. Free for members, $5 for non-members

Guests at Thurston House bed & breakfast enjoy a special rate all week – $125 nightly – WOW! They also will leave with a special Deneen Pottery Mug or vase as a rememberance of their special time here. What are you waiting for? Come party like it’s 1885!

Fiddler’s Green Tavern

 

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Originally uploaded by Mr Long

 

Where will you be on March 17th? Thurston House has rooms available, and Fiddler’s Green in Winter Park has special goings on. Why haven’t you booked your room and table yet?

Fiddler’s Green Irish Tavern,  featuring the Boston Band Currachs Fancy that night, offers wonder traditional Irish food. Enjoy Bangers & Mash, Fish & Chips, Irish Stew, and many other food items while sipping on a fantastic Irish brew.

Thurston House breakfast time

I’ll even serve breakfast a little later the next morning!

22nd Annual Maitland Spring Festival of the Arts is Coming!

Lake Lily Park

Hosted by the Maitland Chamber of Commerce, the 22nd annual festival will be held on the shores of beautiful Lake Lily, April 17 & 18. This  juried art festival that brings over 125 artists and fine crafters to the area, is just minutes from Thurston House Bed & Breakfast.

Beautiful Lake Catherine

This beautiful stroll takes you past Lake Eulalia, then along Lake Catherine and onto a peaceful side street, ending at the historic Lake Lily Park. Rooms are still available at Thurston House!

The Waterhouse Residence Museum will be open for viewing, and refreshments will be available for sale. This is a perfect way to spend a relaxing spring day in North Orlando!

Maitland Art Center -Open House!


Maitland Art Center – gardens

Originally uploaded by evelynishere

Explore the Historic and Architectural Charm of Artist and Founder, Jules Andre Smith, at the Maitland Art Center open house. This State of Florida Historic Site is also on the National Register of Historic Places. Spring classes start soon so attend the open house on 3/13 to get more information about it all. Our Thurston House bed & breakfast guests love that the center is just a pleasant stroll away!

Annual Plant Sale at Leu Gardens!

Just minutes from Maitland and the Thurston House Bed & Breakfast, Leu Gardens will host their annual plant sale March 20-21. Shop the largest selection of plants in Central Florida!

Leu Gardens butterfly plants

Vendors will be selling a variety of plants including: bamboo, bromeliads, butterfly plants, citrus, ferns, fruit plants, gingers, heliconias, herbs, orchids, palms, roses, trees, vines and outdoor garden accessories! Bring a plant cart or wagon and fill it up! The garden offers free admission these two days too.

Book your room at Thurston House to fully enjoy this event. Our front wraparound porch is a great place to store your chosen plants until you head home.

Florida Film Festival

Maitland is proud to be the home to the annual Florida Film Festival at the Enzian Theater.  Coming up next month – 4/9-4/18, this event will feature over 160 Independent films, representing over 30 countries.  

blue rocking chair

The theme of this years event is – Flavors of the South – Grits, Grace and Gravy! Movies are shown at several locations, but the main location is just over one mile from beautiful Thurston House Bed & Breakfast in North Orlando. Book your room, buy your tickets and choose your porch chair. That is a great place to mull over the selections and decide which movies to see. We are an easy walk from the theater!

Calling Maitland…HELLO?

Lake LilyThis Saturday at the Maitland Civic Center, is the Annual Antique Telephone Collectors Association Show & Sale. Looking for a part for your old phone, just need to add to your retro phone collection, or just want to talk to someone who knows everything about old phones??!?? This is the place to go. Doors open at 8am. People come from all over to go to this annual event. The Maitland Civic Center, located overlooking beautiful Lake Lily, is a short drive or stroll from Thurston House bed & breakfast. Book your room now!

North Orlando Valentine plans?

Time is passing quickly and it is almost the most romantic day of the year. There is lots going on 2/13-14 so make your plans now! There are gardens strolls, museums with music, wonderful restaurants for a special meal, comedy shows…all within a few minutes of Thurston House bed & breakfast in Maitland.

Cozy porch dining area.

You could even just get a wonderful pizza and wine at Antonio’s la Fiamma and enjoy it in our secluded porch dining area. Don’t wait! Check our February events page for more details about it all.