New England With Palm Trees
Welcome to my new blog! I hope to share a little of our paradise with you. So many people don't realize how rich this area is with history, ambience and TREES!
The 11th Annual Taste of Maitland on Lake Lily is coming up! May 19th is the big day for this great event that is sponsored by the
Maitland Chamber of Commerce. Over 35 restaurants and beverage vendors will be tempting you with their tasty goodies. Stroll around beautiful Lake Lily, grab a beer, hit the Italian Ice, snag a rib and finish it all off with a glass of wine with a bite of chocolate. What more could you ask? Lake Lily is just a short walk from
Thurston House!
Do you know any veterans? Honor them by telling their war story to us all.
The Library of Congress has begun this fascinating project, a way to protect war stories for all generations to come. They are looking for personal stories, memories, photos and letters. I recently finished putting together my Dad's WWII story and submitted it to the library. It will take up to 6 months to finish but once everything is scanned it will be available for viewing by anyone for all time to come. My Dad died way too young and never told much about it so I am honored to do this in his memory. He was a hero! Do it now before it is too late!!!
I have talked it up to many guests here at
Thurston House. One guest, a high school history teacher, even asked for a copy of two of my Dad's letters, one written from a foxhole with bombs falling around him and the other an eight page letter written day by day during the
liberation of Paris - amazing stories! He wants his class to learn the subject of WWII through the eyes and ears of a real person, this gentle boy from small town Massachusetts - Corporate Albert H.
Webber, 19
th Field
Artillery.
The
Maitland Wine Market announces their "SPLURGE" Wine Tasting. This great event is scheduled May 15th, Thursday, from 5-7pm. The cost per person is $20. This covers tastes of several expensive wines , a wine glass to take home and a few nibbles. Wines for sale by the glass will also be available. Don't worry about driving - book your room at
Thurston House and take a short stroll to the wine market.
We had a very nice visit with friends Bob & Sadie Friday night. This happily retired couple live in Utah and were visiting their Disney timeshare. Lots of catching up to do! Recently a new mascott has been added to our porch - Baby-Beek! When the wind is just right, Baby Beek flaps it's wings and sparkles with wacky motion...very cute! Come to
Thurston House to see for yourselves!
ANNOUNCING...a couple of short term specials for those effected by the economy and the rising gas prices. You really need to come here to
Thurston House....lots to do and you don't need to drive far to get around the areas of
Maitland and
Winter Park.
Spring Getaway Savings - Book a 3 consecutive night get away that includes at least 2 weekday nights (Mon-Th) and enjoy a 25% discount! Rooms are subject to availability so book NOW! Good until 6/15/08.
Frazzled & Need A Break, Last Minute Getaway - Finding yourself reaching Thursday and you really need to get away that weekend? Book on Thursday for the upcoming weekend and enjoy a 20% discount. Rooms are subject to availability, of course. Good until 6/30/08.
The birds are singing, the gardenia's smell beautiful and this rocking chair is empty. Whay aren't you here?
Time is ticking and you haven't gotten your Mom anything special for Sunday?!?! How about a gift certificate - Thurston Dollars - from
Thurston House. We will treat her like a queen! Another idea is a gift card from
BedandBreakfast.com. These are also available at Thurston House. Both Thurston Dollars and BedandBreakfast.com gift cards (welcome at over 4,000 inns) are available in any amount you wish to purchase. Just pick up the phone NOW and call to arrange this special gift.
Next weekend is one of our favorite events - The
Leu Gardens Spring Jazz Stroll. Book your room at
Thurston House, pack your picnic basket and head to this spectacular event. This year, as usual, there are three groups including
Beautiful Bobby Blackmon. Advance tickets are a must! Book your room now as it is also the
Rollin's College Graduation weekend....2 night minimum.
