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Perfect Texas Romantic Getaway

April 13th, 2012 by Blair House Inn

Kiss

Spring is in the air and love seems to be blooming all around. We would like to offer you a recipe for a wonderful and romantic weekend that will ignite the love between two souls. The Texas Hill Country is a magical place that has wonders and amazement around every corner. You will start your blissful Texas romantic get-a-way at the Blair House Inn located in the picturesque Paradise Valley of Wimberley. Each room is unique and offers decor that will appeal to varying tastes. Take a walk and explore nature filled with many species of wildlife. Located in the Texas Wine Country you can awaken your palette with exceptional and award winning wines. Connect with your significant other during a relaxing massage given by our exceptional therapists. Enjoy a glass of wine on one of our scenic porches and decks before dressing to join in our dining room for a delicious Saturday gourmet dinner. Retire to your comfortable room and drift off into a peaceful slumber. When you awake the next morning with the Texas Hill Country birds singing, Chef Sebastian will have created an exceptional breakfast that will start you on your day of exploration.

The first six guests that book a weekend reservation, with dinner, and a couples massage between April 13th and April 27th, will receive a 50% discount off their massage. You must ask for this special to have it applied to your reservation.

***Guest special not valid for ANY holiday weekends.

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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.

Tags: Quick Get-a-way, romantic retreats, spring, Sunsets, Texas Hill Country
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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

Tags: Blair House, flowers, getaways, Hill Country wineries, holidays, Mother's Day, Quick Get-a-way, romantic getaway, romantic retreats, Texas Hill Country, weekend getaway, Wimberley TX
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Texas Hill Country Winery Vintner Dinners

January 12th, 2011 by Blair House Inn

During the months of January & February, Blair House Inn, renown for its gourmet fare, features a celebration of Texas Wineries by inviting vintners to showcase their wines during one of our five-course dinners devoted to the vintner dinner series.

Each Saturday evening from January 15^th through February 26^th, vintners and/or winery representatives will share their creations with visitors to Blair House Inn. Each gourmet dinner will feature a menu specially designed to highlight the unique character of the various wines being offered. Call for reservations. This year the series schedule is as follows:

January 15th ~ Three Dudes Winery
January 22nd ~ Bella Vista Ranch
January 29th ~ Spicewood Vineyards
February 5th ~ Sistercreek Vineyards
February 19th ~ Pedernales Cellars
February 26th ~ Llano Estacado

Tags: Bella Vista Ranch, Hill Country wineries, Llano Estacado, romantic retreats, Vintner Dinner, wineries
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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.

Tags: Quick Get-a-way, romantic retreats, Sunsets, Texas Hill Country
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Get a Texas Bed and Breakfast Gift Certificate and skip the Holiday Shopping Hassle

December 6th, 2010 by Blair House Inn

Give the ideal gift this holiday season. A Blair House Inn Gift Certificate is the perfect present for memories to be made. We can customize a value gift certificate for anyone. Call us for information or click here to purchase online!

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Give the Gift of Travel this Holiday Season

November 11th, 2010 by Blair House Inn

Holiday Bokeh

There is no need to fret this Holiday Shopping Season. You can find that perfect “Something Special” online or over the phone. A Blair House gift certificate can be customized for anyone’s need. If you have an inspiring chef at home, then a Cooking School would be the perfect way to allow them to express themselves in the kitchen while working with and learning from our executive chef. How about that wonderful couple in your life that always thinks of everyone else before themselves? A romantic weekend is a sure to please and spice things up. Romance Packages can be included in any gift certificate for that unique “something extra”. Know someone who lives close to Wimberley? How about a five course gourmet dinner on a Saturday evening prepared by our Chef? By purchasing a Blair House gift certificate, you are giving a unique gift that will be truly enjoyed and appreciated. You can purchase gift certificates for accommodations, dinners, cooking schools, or a specific dollar amount. For more information or to make purchase, please call us directly at (512) 847-1111, or order online by clicking here.

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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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Visit the TX Hill Country for a Romantic Couples Getaway

July 21st, 2010 by Blair House Inn

Visit the Blair House Inn for an end of Summer rendezvous! We have availability for August and September. Call us and we can create a wonderful getaway that you will remember. August is a great time to visit the local Wineries and enjoy the Harvest Season. Enjoy one of our Saturday Night Dinners prepared by Executive Chef Sebastian and talk a romantic walk lit by moonlight. Click here for reservations of call us and we will plan a memorable weekend!

Tags: getaways, romantic retreats, summer
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Take a last minute trip to the Texas Hill Country!

June 25th, 2010 by Blair House Inn

Sweep your sweetheart away for a weekend getaway!! You can enjoy being pampered by the Blair House and know that every detail is being taken care of. We have a last minute opening for our San Miguel Cottage and El Paso Suite this weekend. Call us to make reservation and we can go the extra steps to ensure a romantic weekend getaway you wont forget!

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