It’s always a good time to explore Texas’ beautiful countryside near Gates Ranch, an exclusive community of family farms. Here are a few fun activities, all just over an hour away from Houston and a stone’s throw from Gates Ranch.
Visit the Holiday Home Tour & Trunk Show in Brenham
The Holiday Home Tour and Trunk Show is an annual Brenham tradition to kick off the holiday season!
The Home Tour, held November 16-18, is hosted by Heritage Belles in period dress and includes the 1870 Giddings Stone Mansion, 1843 Giddings Wilkin house and other historic homes that are exquisitely decorated for the holiday season. Tickets are $15 per person, good for both days, and available only at the Mansion at 2203 Century Circle in Brenham.
The Holiday Trunk Show will be hosted at the Giddings Stone Mansion where visitors can shop from a variety of vendors for one-of-a kind gifts such as jewelry, antiques, furniture, sweet treats and much more! This year’s shopping will begin with a Preview Party on Friday, November 16, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tickets are available at the door and include wine, hors d’oeuvres and door prizes. The show continues through the weekend, beginning at 10 a.m. on Saturday. Stay late Saturday for extended shopping time with wine and cheese from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. On Sunday, shop from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Home tours are 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. both days.
For more information, visit www.GiddingsStoneMansion.com, or call 979-836-1690.
Get into the Holiday Season with Brenham’s Annual Poinsettia Celebration
Mark your calendars for the 22st Annual Poinsettia Celebration, which will be held November 17-18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Ellison’s Greenhouses in Brenham. See thousands of holiday poinsettias in red, pink, orange, and yellow! Master gardeners will be available to answer all of your poinsettia questions. Vendors will also be selling unique holiday gifts such as wooden and metal sculptures, rain gauges, soaps and jewelry and more. Santa will also make a guest appearance and take photographs with the children in front of a beautiful poinsettia tree.
Admission is $2 adults and $1 for children. Ellison’s Greenhouses is located at 2107 East Stone Street in Brenham. For more information, visit www.EllisonsGreenhouses.com or call 979-836-6011.
Don’t Miss Downtown Brenham’s Christmas Stroll & Lighted Parade
What do you think of when you picture small towns at Christmas? We hope you’ll think of Brenham! Downtown Brenham is decorated with thousands of lights to greet you as soon as you turn the corner for the town’s annual Christmas Stroll & Lighted Parade.
On one special night of the year, Friday, November 30, Brenham keeps its doors open late, greeting people with smiles, hot cider and homemade goodies from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Brenham hosts a festive lighted parade at 6 p.m., complete with music, kids, horses and, of course, Santa Claus! After the parade, mingle in the streets, listen to the tuba band play Christmas carols, and peruse through the many shops. Plans are also underway for a fun-filled Saturday, too.
For more information, visit www.visitbrenhamtexas.com or call 979-836-3339.
Why Hurry Back to the City When You Can Stay A Night or Two at the Inn at Dos Brisas?
While visiting the Texas Hill Country, pamper yourself in luxury at the Inn at Dos Brisas, an award-winning inn located in Washington County near Chappell Hill.
Tucked in amongst serene green pastures, guests of Dos Brisas relax in luxurious casita-style accommodations. Guests can enjoy a plethora of recreational activities including swimming in Dos Brisas’ infinity pool, horseback riding or mountain biking, shooting skeet, touring organic gardens and orchards then taking a cooking class or enjoying a relaxing carriage ride.
For more information, visit www.dosbrisas.com or call 979-836-3339.
While you’re in Washington County, we invite you to take a private tour of Gates Ranch to experience the natural beauty and serenity first hand. For more information about Gates Ranch or to schedule your personal tour, please call 713-626-8050 or visitwww.gatesranchtx.com.
