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Texas Bed & Breakfast Hill Country Adventures: Wildlife & Birding

March 23rd, 2012 by Blair House Inn

The Texas Hill Country is majestic with life during Spring. For all nature lovers this is a setting of wonder and enchantment. Have you ever had an interest in learning about the Texasnature? Weather it is the butterflies,bats or birds that get your wings flapping, or the vast height of the Champion Trees that crank your heads to new levels the 13^th Annual Nature Quest is a journey for you. There will be four days of first hand information from experts on topics such as Birds, Bats, Butterflies, Insects, Trees, Natural History, Plants, and Wildflowers. Come and ignite your imagination and create a Wildlife Habitat in your own backyard.

13^th Annual Nature Quest
April 25-29

Fieldtrip Leaders & Speakers Include
Tony Gallucci, Derek Muschalek, Tom Collins, Bain Walker,
Bob & Martha Sargent, Fred Bassett, Lee Haile, Sherry Collins,
Patty Leslie Pasztor, LeAnn Sharp & Anthony Sharp

You can choose from lectures and tours that range from bird banding, building specific bird houses for species of birds you would like to enjoy at home, medicinal plants, and the second largest Mexican Free-tailed Bat population. There are numerous topics for the new adventurer and the seasoned hobbyist. You can register online for the events and full list of the schedule here.

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Texas Hill Country BBQ Picnic

March 7th, 2012 by Blair House Inn

Calling all cyclist!! It’s time for the 5th annual LBJ 100 bike tour. Bring your bikes and your desire to succeed. Below the information for this wonderful event in the beautiful Texas Hill Country! Spring is blooming and the views will be extraordinary.

Event will be held again at the LBJ Ranch near Stonewall, Texas. Complimentary technical t-shirts of wicking grade material are guaranteed for pre-registrants, a newly designed professional cyclist jersey is available for purchase, a $1,000+ Novara Strada Bike 2012 and a weekend in Las Vegas OR a Caribbean Cruise will be raffled, and the usual complimentary great food and beverages, along with the enlightening participant camaraderie, await you.

For further information, including route maps and registration options, click: http://www.lbj100bicycletour.org/

After the long ride have your family members meet you to celebrate your victory with a down home Texas BBQ. Lady Bird Johnson would be celebrating her 100th birthday. Enjoy live music with the best BBQ in Hays County!

As part of the 100th year celebration of Lady Bird Johnson’s birth, the BBQ on the LBJ Ranch, a fundraising event for the Friends of LBJ National Historical Park, will be held on the LBJ Ranch near Stonewall, Texas, May 5, 2012, beginning at 4:00PM. And boys and girls, buckaroos and buckarettes, RIDERS IN THE SKY, the multi-Grammy award winning stars of stage and screen, will stop along the trail to pay a visit at the LBJ Ranch. They’re planning a 90-minute show of stories and music guaranteed to bring a smile. President and Mrs. Johnson hosted many barbeques in the 1950s and 1960s, and we’re re-creating those good times. Come on out for some great food, music and fun under the live oaks of the LBJ Ranch. Catering will be provided by the very well-known and popular Salt Lick Restaurant.

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Texas Hill Country Butterfly Festival

February 16th, 2012 by Blair House Inn

Spring is upon us and the weather is setting the mood for warm days and cool nights. Rain has been abundant this fall and winter. Mother Nature is helping to create a beautiful Texas Hill Country Spring. The Emily Ann Theater & Garden will be hosting the 14th annual Butterfly Festival April 21st. Sure to be a beautiful day with wonderful activities you will enjoy experiencing the release of over 3,000 butterflies to the wild. Celebrate Earth Day with guided nature walks by the Hays County Master Naturalists, live music, carnival games, concessions, and Commemorative Air Force flyover. The best news, the festival is FREE! (Donations are accepted and appreciated).

Lady Bird Johnson Wild Flower Center

Now we all know the most beautiful time of year in Texas is wild flower season! Lady Bird Johnson was a pioneer in establishing and maintaining the beautiful sights of Central Texas. Lady Bird Wild Flower Center was created in 1982 to help preserve and restore the beauty and biological richness of North America. Texas jumped on board and the program has been a success ever since. You can visit the WFC any time of year, but we suggest the Spring to truly appreciate the natural beauty. (Below is the hours and days of operation)

Interested in creating your own back yard meadow with beautiful wildflowers? Then you must visit Wildseed Farms. Acres of wildflowers and seed production makes this location the largest working flower farm in the nation. Crop production will be in various stages of growth during any visit ~ some fields in bloom, some freshly planted, and some may be ready for harvest. You will enjoy the views and gain knowledge of local natural plants that will thrive in your personal haven you create. The Country Store is open for purchase or pick up the free mail order catalog and have purchases delivered right to your door!

Reservations are booking quickly. Now is the time to make sure you stop and smell the Flowers! Call us or click here for availability and reservations.

Emily Ann Theater & Garden
Butterfly Festival
April 21, 2012
10 am – 4 pm

Wildflower Center grounds:
9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday
Noon to 5:30 p.m. Sunday
Closed Mondays except Labor Day

Wildseed Farms
Open Daily 9:30 am – 6 pm

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El Serafin Now Available with Texas Hill Country Views

January 12th, 2011 by Blair House Inn

The Blair House has completed the new unit El Serafin and is now available for bookings. Take this opportunity to be one of the first guest to stay in our new luxury suite with fantastic Hill Country views. This room is our largest with a separate living area and wet-bar. Plush bedroom with opulent linens and a spacious bathroom with whirlpool tub and double vanity. Mid-week and weekend rates are available. Call us for reservations or click here to book online.

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September Weekend Getaway Special!

September 7th, 2010 by Blair House Inn

We are offering a wonderful weekend getaway special for the third weekend in September. Book your reservation for Friday September 17th and Saturday September 18th with the purchase of dinner and receive 50% off spa services! This offer is going to fill this weekend quick, so don’t be left at home wishing you were relaxing in the beautiful Texas Hill Country! Book online now or call our office for reservations!

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Plan your 4th of July Texas Hill Country Get-a-way

May 31st, 2010 by Blair House Inn

Now is the time to plan your 4th of July weekend holiday. The Village of Wimberley, TX will have many activities to make your vacation a trip to remember. Celebrate our Nation’s Birthday Texas style and visit the Rodeo happening July 1st – 4th. Take a chance to see the Hill Country at its finest with Wimberley Market Days July 3rd & 4th. On Friday July 2nd be sure to enjoy a down home parade and afternoon Jubilee hosted by the charming Village of Wimberley. To cool of during the hot Texas days you can splash into the Blue Hole or float down the Comal River. Call now or follow this link to book your Texas Hill Country Get-a-way!

Tags: Fourth of July, Jubilee, parade, Quick Get-a-way, rodeo, Wimberley Market Days, Wimberley TX
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Southwestern Cuisine Cooking School in the Texas Hill Country

March 22nd, 2010 by Blair House Inn

Spice up your kitchen with our Southwestern Cuisine Cooking Class

Looking for a great last minute get-a-way? Intrigue your senses with our Newest Cooking Class Southwestern Cuisine. Chef Sebastian will take your kitchen techniques and taste-buds to a spicy five alarm level! You will enjoy a fun and relaxing learning vacation with the Blair House Inn. Enjoy our hands on classes and making new friends while increasing your kitchen skills. Follow this link to our Three Day Classes and Register Today. Time and space is limited so don’t delay. Come a day earlier and enjoy our fantastic Spa Services and receive a 20% discount.

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