The Old Red Horse Barn

If you have visited Wrigley House you will remember an old red horse barn which sits behind Independence Cottage. Well, watch this space as it is turned into another wonderful accommodation which will sleep 4-5 people comfortably. It will have a separate bedroom with queen sized bed plus two to three single beds, full kitchen and a bath with walk-in rain shower. I will post photos as the demolition and reconstruction begins.

For now I am calling it the Old Red Barn, but the name may change. Keep this additional accommodation in mind for a April 2009 opening....just in time for the Round Top Antique Festival!

Unity Theatre Productions

300 Church Street
Brenham, TX 77833
http://www.unitybrenham.org/
Ticket Office open Tues-Sat 10am-2pm

Unity Theatre announces their new season:

Taming of the Shrew Oct 23 - Nov 9, 2008
A Child's Christmas in Wales Dec 3 - Dec 14, 2008
Master Class Feb 5 - Feb 22, 2009
Angel Street Mar 19- Apr 5, 2009
Anne of Green Gables the Musical Jul 8 - Jul 19, 2009

Go to Unity's website for play dates and times and ticket information.

On selected Sundays Unity offers "Dine with the Stars!" for fine dining with the cast. Watch for dates and times throughout the season.

Barrington Living Farm-School Daze

School-Daze-Education in early Texas
Saturdays 10am-5pm
Sundays 11am-5-m
Washington-on-the-Brazos State Park
Washington, TX
9736-878-2214
http://www.birthplaceoftexas.com/

Find out what learning was like in the 1850's on Saturdays and Sundays in August.

A Summer Outing at Barrington Living History Farm
Saturday August 16
Sunday August 17

Enjoy leisure activities of the 1850's in Texas, including kite making, visitnig the gardens or field crops and small the aroma of special treats.

Brenham Farmer's Market

Every Saturday Morning
7:30pm - 1pm
307 South Park
Brenham, TX 77833

Enjoy shopping for vegetables, eggs, home-canned foods, plants, trees, crafts and locally made birdhouses. These are part of a small town experience of the Brenham Market.

Chappell Hill Lavender Fest

Saturday, August 9, 9am-3pm
2250 Dillard Road
Chappell Hill, TX
979-251-8114
http://www.chappellhilllavender.com/

Enjoy a morning or afternoon of lavender cutting, participate in crafts, visit local vendors and experience many other activities. The 2008 Tour de Lavender includes:

Bluebonnet Gift Shop - gifts for everyone on your list
Chappell Hill Lavender Farm - cut your own fresh lavender and make lavender wands. Enjoy demonstrations from the Gourd Society, local artists and Ocowan the horse!
Lillian Farms B&B - home tours, hay rides and vendors on the grounds
Chappell Hill Museum - enjoy a facinating tour and history of the area
The Monastery of St. Clare - a miniature horse farm. Nuns will be hosting tours and activities throughout the day.

Crush for Fun at Pleasant Hill Winery

Saturday August 9-11am-6pm
Sunday August 10 - noon-6pm
1441 Salem Road
Brenham, TX
979-830-8463
www.pleasanthillwinery.com

Get purple feet, a tee-shirt saying "I picked, I stomped, I made some wine", and a picture to remember the day. Enjoy a tour, tastings and activities for adults and children. Only $25 for adults and $15 for children