The holiday decorating is almost done here at Thurston House. Come stay and get into the spirit of the holidays. There is lots going on in this area the next few weeks. It starts with Tiffany in the Park celebration this Thursday in Winter Park, then Maitland’s Season of Light this Saturday, then on and on…. Start it all with a reservation at Thurston House bed & breakfast in Maitland!
Thurston House dining room mantle
The first of our wonderful old camellia’s are showing their color. These 40 or so bushes, some small, some huge, all were planted by Mr. Clarence Cubbedge back in the 40’s. There all different types and colors, making a beautiful show in our yard from now until February. Come to Thurston House bed & breakfast to stroll our yard to see these gorgeous plants.
beautiful camellia
We recently have been enjoying fresh squeezed orange juice from Hollieanna Groves. This family run business has been serving this area since 1954! Their store is just minutes from Thurston House bed & breakast. Shop their wide assortment of fruit, jams & jellies, honey and candy while sampling a taste of juice. Any of their items would be perfect gifts this holiday season. Come to Thurston House, a great base for holiday shopping!
This is kind of an in-between time here, but there are bits of color here and there. I just noticed a few camellia’s just starting to open. The bougenvilla is starting it’s blooms, the blue daze is growing fast, the oranges are starting to get more orange and the crinum lilies are showing their colors. Book your room at Thurston House bed & breakfast and enjoy wandering around our peaceful 8 acres.
Crinum - Spider Lily
The innkeeper is on a fast trip to York Harbor, Maine to handle a bit of personal business and take a last recharge before what will hopefully be a very busy next few months. This weekend was wild with weather, but things have calmed down and it is beautiful today. I know what comes next so heading home real soon. Come stay at Thurston House bed & breakfast real soon…book now!
Long Sands Beach
One of Joe’s favorite yearly events was this past weekend – the 8th annual Concours de Elegance in Winter Park. It is held in the heart of downtown Winter Park, Park Avenue. The street is lined with every high end car you can imagine, from Joe’s beloved Porsche to Ferrari, to Mercedes, and even some custom motorcycles this year. Joe hopes Santa was listening when he picked his favorites…keep dreaming! There is so much to do and see around Thurston House bed & breakfast….come stay!
Concours de Elegance along Park Avenue
From November 19th to January 10th, the Waterhouse Residence Museum will be dressed in Victorian Christmas splendor. Tours are available from noon-4pm on Thursdays thru Sundays, excepting major holidays. Night tours will also be offered from 6-8pm, December 3, 10 & 17. Be on the lookout for the Waterhouse mouse! This museum is just minutes from Thurston House bed & breakfast. “Twas the Night Before Christmas and All Through the House, Not a Creature Was Stirring…Except the Waterhouse Mouse!”
Waterhouse mouse
The annual Maitland Chamber of Commerce – The Taste of Maitland – marks it’s 12 th annual event on November 9th from 5:30pm-8pm. There will be lots of food and drink from places such as the Maitland Wine Market, Schakolad Chocolate Factory, Qdoba, Shipyard Brewing Company, and so many more…. This event is held at beautiful Lake Lily Park, and is a short stroll from Thurston House bed & breakast. Tickets in advance are $12, and $15 at the door. You can get the tickets by calling the chamber at #407-644-0741. Book your room now!
The Christmas Holiday kicks off in Maitland with the annual “Season of Light” celebration on 12/6. Held at 5pm around beautiful Lake Lily Park, it is a wonderful event! There will be food, music and the lighting of the Christmas tree. Lake Lily Park is just a short stroll from Thurston House bed & breakfast. Won’t this help get you in the spirit of the season?