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As the weather warms up and the flowers start blooming, it's an ideal time for a few days in the country.



At The FARMHOUSE during March, guests who stay three days or more will receive a St. Patrick's Day basket.

Plus, owner Bonnie SirKegian-White has a special offer that's good throughout 2011:
Stay Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday and get $20 off your bill. (Does not include any other special)

The FARMHOUSE at Hunter's Moon Farm
7739 Farm Road 3019
Winnsboro, TX 75494
903-365-2801
Cell 214-707-6663
www.huntersmoonfarmhouse.com

Thee Hubbell House will be the host accommodation for Crossroads' out-of-town musicians.  All guests will enjoy a special rate for tickets - 50% off for one, two or more guests. 

Owner, Tim Carmichael, also has a special arrangement with Double C Steakhouse and Brewbaker's Pub. As a guest of Thee Hubbell House, you can enjoy a 10% discount at the restaurants.

Plus, Lyndi at Ladles to Linens is offering a free wine tasting, as well as gourmet "samplers" or desserts for a group of four or more with advance notice.

This B&B has won multiple awards for hospitality.

Thee Hubbell House
307 W Elm St.
Winnsboro, TX
phone: 903-342-5629
fax: 903-342-6627
www.theehubbellhouse.com




Oaklea Mansion has a variety of rooms and suites, plus lovely grounds where you can stroll and relax. Norma, the owner, is well-known for her collection of fine antiques that decorate the mansion.

Oaklea Mansion & Manor House
407 South Main Street
Winnsboro, Texas 75494
903-342-6051
www.oakleamansion.com

This notice about the upcoming performance was sent to us from our classically inclined friends at Mount Vernon Music, just up Hwy 37. This promises to be a moving blend of visual and musical art. . .

Come to Mount Vernon Music Hall for Transfigured Night – An Evening of Romantic Music and Art on Sunday, September 12, 2010 at 7 pm, 402 Leftwich St. at Yates St. in Mt. Vernon. 

With rich harmonies and emotional musical color, Arnold Schoenberg's Transfigured Night portrays a story of regret, forgiveness and love as told in a famous poem by Richard Dehmel.

Austrian visual art from the same era will be on display, provided by the Franklin County Arts Alliance. The program will feature an opening talk by Dr. Pete Jutras, examining the social, historical and cultural context of the music performed, which also includes a stunningly beautiful string quartet by Fannie Mendelssohn Hensel, sister of Felix Mendelssohn, and a fiery duet for cello and violin by Maurice Ravel. Performing will be Mark Miller and Kristin Jutras, violins; Ute Miller and Susan Dubois, violas; Jolyon Pegis and Donna Davis, cellos.

Tickets are $15 general admission, and only $10 for MVM members. Students are admitted free (students 8^th grade and younger must be accompanied by a paid adult). Memberships in MVM start at $25 and are good for the entire season from June 1 through May 31.

Mount Vernon Music Hall 402 Leftwich St. at Yates St.
Mt. Vernon, Texas
903-563-3780
www.mountvernonmusic.org. 

This just in. . . and I, for one, can't wait to shop for fresh, homegrown produce.

FARMER’S MARKET

April thru October 2010
Saturday's beginning AprilL 3, 2010
8AM until sell out
JACK CROSS PAVILION - WINNSBORO CITY PARK

The Winnsboro Farmer’s Market is gearing up for a great season
of Fresh Produce, Eggs, Dairy Products, Jams/Jellies/Preserves,
Plants and lots more!

Here’s what to expect at the April Farmer’s Market:

• FRESH EGGS
• HOMEMADE JAMS/JELLIES, PRESERVES
• GOAT MILK SOAPS AND LOTIONS
• GOURDS, MUSCADINE VINES, SPRING VEGETABLES
• JERSEY GIRLS HOMEMADE CHEESE AND YOGURT
• HOT SAUCE, SQUASH RELISH, GREEN BEANS
• LANDSCAPE GARDENING PLANTS, NATIVE PLANTS,
• ANNUAL FLOWER SEEDS, ANNUAL VEGETABLE SEEDS, TREES
• AND MORE!

These items are home grown, home made, and raised by our local
farmers and gardeners so come early for the best selection and help
make this Farmer’s Market a real success!

To register for a space or for more information call 903-342-3654

www.winnsborofarmersmarket.com

The first gated community of apartments will kick off their official opening with a 3-day Open House:

Saturday, 10 a.m--4:00 p.m
Sunday, 12 Noon-3 p.m.
Monday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

The official ribbon cutting is scheduled for Monday at noon. Around here, ribbon cuttings are a very big deal because it means, despite the economy, our town still has important signs of growth.

I first saw The Leaves apartments when they were built, but not finished inside. The event was the night the Main Street Partnership board entertained the Holly Lake Ranch Chamber of Commerce. Even then we could see these were going to be unusually nice apartments. City nice, right here in our small town. These pet-friendly apartments are ideal for a retiring couple who are looking for a more carefree lifestyle.

The apartments are within walking distance of the historic downtown area.

Yesterday, I dropped by to see the finished suites and let me say, they are sweet! The space is very well planned and the 9' ceilings add the added height people like. The bedrooms and bathrooms are lovely, as are the kitchens with their stainless-look appliances. The closets are roomy.

Drop by this weekend. The property is located at 440 N Beech at the corner of Beech and Pine. The Property Management number is 903-473-3020.

Here are a few photos I snapped while I was there. So take a sneak peek and then come to the Open House. . .

The new city-wide web site is live. If you’re visiting the site in early August, 2009, you’re among the first to see the result.

A site of this scope is fairly uncommon for a town the size of Winnsboro.

However, this area is a weekend getaway haven for fisherpersons, music lovers, artists, and over-stressed city folk who need some fresh air and a little time to unkink their brains.

What you see on the site today is only the beginning. We will be adding businesses and attractions as we move forward to make it even more interesting.

Plus, we’ll be reporting on events on the blog. My name is Anita Williams and I'm the editor of the site.

However, you will also see posts from local guest bloggers to give you the inside scoop on the area, events, culture and lifestyle of Winnsboro.

If you’re a visitor or someone scouting for a place to retire, we make it easy to keep up with music concerts and other events.

When I was a weekend resident myself, we routinely learned about fun events about a week too late.

If you sign up for your complimentary Guest Pass, that won’t ever be a problem for you. You'll get the information you need in time to make plans.

Better yet, you’ll receive special offers from local businesses to make each visit a little more fun and more economical.

It’s just our way of letting you know the welcome mat is always out for you.

So take a quick spin around the site. Sign up for your Guest Pass. Come on out and put your feet up. We’ll be waiting for you.