Thurston House Times – Holidays at the Waterhouse!

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

Thurston House Times – Tasty Time Coming!

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!

Lake Lily Park, Maitland

Thurston House Times – Plan ahead!

Thurston House Season of Light

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?

Thurston House Times – the 11th “thing”!

The 11th of 125 things about Thurston House, us and the City of Maitland…all in honor of our 125th anniversary next July of the founding of Maitland and the completion of Thurston House.

Joe & I are originally from Massachusetts – Joe from Millbury and I am from Holden. Both towns are in the middle of the state. When we moved out, we brought 10,000 pounds of “stuff”, including a lot of New England antiques. That’s why our home is so comfortable for bed & breakfast guests, these well worn and truly loved things! Book now to come see for yourself…

Just a few antique items from Massachusetts.

Thurston House Times – Wine news!

Just announced by the Maitland Wine Market…. This wonderful store is just minutes from Thurston House bed & breakfast. You can even stroll there instead of driving. Sounds like a great evening!

Italian Wine Dinner

Saturday, October 24th
6:30 PM
Cost: $35 per person, includes tax

Buffet Appetizers, two Salads, two Entrees, Dessert, five Italian wines, entertainment by Nancy Hartline, great (cooler) weather, friends & a fun evening.

Catered by Virgin Olive Market (from Downtown Orlando)

Call us to secure your reservation, as seating is limited. Payment in advance, please. 407-869-9463.

One room is still open at Thurston House that weekend..book now!

Thurston House Times – Maitland B & B News!

Thurston House bed & breakfast is back open after a month long break. During this break a lot was accomplished, from refinishing of wraparound porch floor, redo of screens on upstairs sleeping porch, pressure washing, new gutter covers and a variety of odds and ends. We even had a new sign made, and Joe installed it last weekend. It was made by Freeman Sign of Cape Neddick, Maine – thanks Sandra and Kevin!Come see, come stay, come enjoy…book now!

new sign

Thurston House Times – Maitland & Minnesota

“My” Mr. Thurston was one of the earliest snow birds coming to Central Florida. He was a well respected Minnesota businessman, involved in carriages, farm implements and cold storage. When he needed to get away, he came to his home on a 160 acre citrus grove near Maitland, Florida. His home in Florida, although a Queen Anne Victorian style, is more farmhouse than fancy. His home in St. Paul was just the opposite. This 1881 brick mix between a Queen Anne Victorian and Italianate style, now on the historic walking tour, was quite elegant and well suited to his position in the community.

495 Summit Ave., St. Paul - printed by permission from Jennifer Kirby

Many visitors to Minnesota enjoy this walking tour every year! For more about Jennifer Kirby and information about other Minnesota architecture, go to her blog.

Thurston House Times – 10th “thing” about Maitland B&B!

The 10th of 125 things about Thurston House, us and the City of Maitland…all in honor of our 125th anniversary next July of the founding of Maitland and the completion of Thurston House.

As amazing as it seems, Thurston House is only 5 miles from busy downtown Orlando! We are in the middle of 8 treed acres, and overlook charming Lake Eulalia. There is a walking path around us, areas in the yard to stroll, and hidden bench areas to rest & relax. The best part is that even though you feel miles away from anything, you are not. Minutes away are award winning restaurants, great museums, beautiful parks and wonderful shopping. Come see for yourself what there is to do!

side yard area with bench

Thurston House Times – Maitland B&B almost ready!

Thurston House is undergoing a minor yearly facelift. The wraparound porch floor has been refreshed, the sleeping porch is getting new corner brackets and screens and the innkeeper is having a Maine recharge. Just imagine how wonderful it all will be when we reopen on 10/9! October begins all the wonderful events our area is known for. Go to our newsletter for more information… Next comes a new website…keep tuned!

Our beautiful front parlour.