Another Mardi Gras weekend has come and gone. Much fun was had by everyone who attended. After three parades, many bands, and countless beads thrown, another carnival season has come and gone. Please enjoy these pictures!!
Posts Tagged ‘Carriage House Bed and Breakfast’
New Kayak and Canoe Paddling Trails
January 29th, 2013 by carriagehouse
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has opened ten new kayak and canoe paddling trails on the Big Cypress Bayou and Caddo Lake. Trail markers have been placed along all of these trails to help you navigate these mystical and ethereal waterways.
Five of the new trails follow the Big Cypress Bayou with the put ins and take outs located at Backwater Jack’s RV park. The other five paddling trails are on Caddo Lake with the put ins and take outs located at various locations on the lake
For more information, please visit the Texas Parks and Wildlife Website.
Mardi Gras Upriver in Downtown Jefferson Texas
January 23rd, 2013 by carriagehouse
Jefferson will celebrate the 2013 Mardi Gras Season, February 8-10th. Come enjoy all of the festivities at one of Texas’s oldest Mardi Gras celbrations. There will be bandstands set up all over the Historic Riverfront District, beer gardens, Mardi Gras parties and vendors. The Carriage House Bed and Breakfast is on both Saturday’s Grand Parade and Sunday’s Children’s Parade route. Come watch all of the celebrations right from our wrap-around porch. We’ll save you a piece of King Cake!!
If you are still looking for a room, call us at 903-665-9511
New Christmas Coffee Mugs are Here
December 17th, 2012 by carriagehouse
Finally the new Christmas Mugs are here!!!
Although they are a month late, 2 of our 4 Christmas colors are here just in time to make Christmas presents. I have a beautiful Plum with a Lilac top and a Forest Green with a Dijon top in a tankard style mug available and ready to ship.
All of these mugs are hand thrown by a potter at Deneen Pottery in Minnesota. In a world where all of our manufacturing is outsourced to China, this is a American craftsmanship at it’s absolute finest. These even feel better in your hand then a cheap Chinese mass produced coffee mug.
Our coffee mugs sell for $18 a piece ($19.48 w/ tax) plus shipping. Call me at 903-665-9511, if you would like to purchase one.
The Old Fashion Christmas Parade in Jefferson Texas
December 16th, 2012 by carriagehouse
Santa and I waiting for the parade to start.
Christmas is one of my favorite times of year in Jefferson. Every weekend there is something new going on to celebrate the season. The first two weekend’s of the year are always the Candlelight Tour of Homes and the Christmas Carols at the local churches. The Rail of Lights Steam Train goes on every weekend from Thanksgiving to New Years. The Enchanted Forest with a hundred decorated and lit Christmas Trees in Lions Park is sure to put even Scrooge in the Christmas Spirit but my favorite event of the year is the Old Fashioned Christmas Parade which wanders through the streets of Jefferson the third Saturday of December.
This year, I was promoted to Chief Elf and got to ride on top of the fire truck with Santa Claus throwing candy out at the Kids. I had so much fun and hope I get to keep my position next year even though I will be off the Marion County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.
Enjoy this little video I put together of our Santa having a little fun while waiting for the parade to start. I hope it brings a smile to your face and some Christmas Spirit to your day.
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at the Jefferson Carnegie Library
March 12th, 2012 by carriagehouse
COME ONE, COME ALL, FOR A GREAT TIME, SATURDAY, MARCH 17, 2012, 6:00-10:00 PM TO CELEBRATE ST. PATRICK’S DAY!
AS ONLY JEFFERSON CAN DO, AN OLD FASHIONED IRISH SING ALONG, AUTHENTIC IRISH MUSIC, IRISH BUFFET, AND GREEN BEER! LIVE MUSIC THROUGHOUT THE EVENING WITH A SILENT AUCTION, THE CARNEGIE LIBRARY BALLROOM.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
5:45-6:30 – IRISH MUSIC FOR GATHERING FEATURING
TOM MOSS AND JOHN NANCE
6:30-7:00 – AUTHENTIC IRISH MUSIC FEATURING
TOM MOSS AND JOHN NANCE
7:00-7:30 – TRADITIONAL IRISH SING-ALONG
7:30-8:30 – IRISH BUFFET, DINNER MUSIC BY DAN SMELSER
8:30 – CLOSE SILENT AUCTION
8:30-10 – MUSIC FOR DANCING & RELAXING BY DAN SMELSER
PLEASE PLAN TO ATTEND FOR A FUN FILLED EVENING. THIS IS ALL FOR A CHARGE OF $25.OO PER PERSON. YOU MAY ALSO BRING YOUR OWN REFRESHMENT OF YOUR CHOICE.
St. Patrick’s Day at the KnightLight Theater in Jefferson,Texas
March 8th, 2012 by carriagehouse
St. Patrick’s “A Celtic Celebration Tasting Event“
Come on down to the KnightLight Theater and enjoy some Irish Mead from both the Enchanted Manor Winery and Red Road Vineyard & Winery. Not sure what Mead is? Mead is an old Irish Traditional Wine and is one of the wines and it is being offered to taste only at the Knight Light Theater on St Patrick’s Day.
Tickets for the St. Patrick Day Party are $5.00 and can be purchased from 1PM to 7PM.
While you are enjoying your Irish Mead, sit back and enjoy the original comedy skit featuring “Lucky the Leprechaun” from 7pm to 8pm. Later, dance the night away with live music from Borderline.
Don’t forget to put on your green for the costume contest!
$15.00 at the door for first available seating or show your wristband from earlier that day for $10.00.
Concession bar is open with desserts and food available.
Contact: 903-665-8546 or 903-445-3966 to reserve tickets.
The ART Event at The Bakery in Jefferson, Texas
March 8th, 2012 by carriagehouse
THE ART EVENT
The ART Event At The Bakery Restaurant, 201West Austin, Jefferson, TX, 903-665-2253
We will be painting a Caddo scene. Stop by the Bakery to see an example of “Ron’s Caddo”!!
A team of art instructors will guide you using a “patent pending” teaching method which streamlines classical and traditional techniques allowing novice painters to have a good time and be amazed at what they can accomplish in just a few hours.
All supplies furnished.
Chicken and Sausage Gumbo will be served.
Bring your own wine or drink of choice (tea provided)
Fee: $45
Must preregister/prepay by March 22.
Some walk-ins will be accepted, but this will be limited.
Black Swan Mardi Gras Party
February 9th, 2012 by carriagehouse
The Black Swan
210 West Austin Street
Jefferson, Texas 75657
Let’s Celebrate
MARDI GRAS !!!
OPEN FOR LUNCH & DINNER
SATURDAY
February 18, 2012
Gumbo
Jambalaya
Red Beans & Rice
Crawfish Pie
&
More !
Offering Wine, Beer
&
New Orleans’ Famous
Bloody Marys & Hurricanes
Laissez les Bon Temps Rouler !!
visit our website for more info:
Jefferson Carnegie Library Author Night, February 16
February 6th, 2012 by carriagehouse
Historic Homes & Ghosts
Richard Collins, author of The House of the Seasons and Cheryl MacLennan, author of Historic Homes of Jefferson will be speaking at the Jefferson Carnegie Library at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 16, 2012. The public is invited to attend, free of charge. Complimentary dessert and beverages will be offered.
Come meet the authors and learn more about these two books featuring local Jefferson historical landmarks.
Cheryl MacLennan is a Texas native and has been practicing photography for more than 25 years. John Scheyd of Pelican Publishing says “Her enthusiasm for history, architecture and culture serves as inspiration for her work. Historic Homes of Jefferson features the finest landmarks of Jefferson. Through stunning photography, MacLennan captures the architectural details of more than 25 historic homes and buildings, built between the years of 1850 and 1880”.
The House of the Seasons is a children’s book based on historical facts, characters and GHOSTS taking place at House of the Seasons during the Civil War. Collins is president of the House of the Seasons, a historically prominent manor located in Jefferson. Illustrations for the novel were produced by Dan Kuenster, Emmy-award winning animator who worked on popular animation films. Co-author, T.J. Kuenster, is the Musical Director of the Glen Campbell Band. Ms. Shirley Reiman, General Manager of House of the Seasons, says “their input has really added to the creativeness of the novel.”
This event will take place in the upstairs ballroom at the Jefferson Carnegie Library. Many Americans first entered the worlds of information and imagination offered by reading when they walked through the front doors of a Carnegie library. One of 19th-century industrialist Andrew Carnegie’s many philanthropies, these libraries entertained and educated millions. Between 1886 and 1919, Carnegie’s donations of more than $40 million paid for 1,679 new library buildings in communities large and small across America. Jefferson’s library, built in 1907, is one of only five Carnegie Libraries serving its original function in Texas today.
The Original Greek Revival architecture of the library was awarded a Texas Historical Commission plaque and a National Trust Register of Historical Places plaque. Operating as a non-profit organization, the library board is committed to the preservation, maintenance and full usage of this historic landmark.
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Carriage House Bed and Breakfast
401 N. Polk Street
Jefferson, Texas 75657
GPS: 32.7572 N, 94.3450 W
p: 903-665-9511
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