Why do people stay at Thurston House?

This area of Maitland and Winter Park is just beautiful, with many great restaurants, museums and fabulous shopping. But why else would people need to stay here? An upscale continuing care retirement community - The Mayflower - is just a short drive away from Thurston House. This community has everything from villas to skilled nursing care. A guest this weekend is coming in from the North East to visit parents. Having been in that situation myself, I know it is great to have quality visiting time, but equally as great to have a wonderful, relaxing place to stay!

A beautiful morning...

I just had to run and grab the camera for this beautiful sunrise. Every day is wonderful here, but some sunrises are truly spectacular. This shot doesn't began to reflect just how perfect it is at our Winter Park area bed & breakfast - Thurston House, but I try. ENJOY - HAPPY TUESDAY!!

Tasty Too!

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!

Veterans History Project

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, 196th Field Artillery.

A Taste of Wine - Don't Whine - SPLURGE!

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.

A nice visit and a new porch mascot......

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!

Leu Stroll Time almost upon us!

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.