CAF WIne and Wings - June 2021

The Verandas Guest House is proud to be included as part of a prize package for this great cause! 

The Highland Lakes Squadron and 7 Creeks Winery are hosting a Raffle and Commemorative Air Force Museum Fundraiser on Friday, June 19, 2021 from 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm.  Admission is free with food and drinks available by donation.   

Live music and WWII weapons demonstrations are part of the free entertainment, and wine tasting and airplane rides will be available for purchase as well.

Raffle tickets for $20 each (or 6 for $100) are for sale for rides in a warplane and gift certificates for train rides, cakes, and BBQ.

There is also an Ultimate Date Night package for raffle that includes transportation in a classic car to a wine tasting at 7 Creeks Winery followed by a romantic overnight stay at The Verandas Guest House!  

Of course, you don't have to win the raffle to come stay with us!  You can make reservations for yourself at verandasburnet.com or call us at (512) 588-0088!  

Burnet Texas Closures Cancellations and Curbsides

Below is a compilation of the notices of Social Distancing closures, cancellations, and curbside services we have received from our friends in the community.  We will update if we get more.  

Restaurants 

Trailblazer - curbside available 

Subway - curbside only - no dine-in 

Taco Bell - Drive thru only 

Activities & Shopping 

Herman Brown Library - all events cancelled through March 

Wedding Oak Winery - Pick-up or sales to go - No tastings, Events cancelled through April 

Torr Na Lochs Winery - Shipping and curbside available, Tasting room closed through April 3 

Perissos Vineyard - Shipping and curbside available, tasting room closed through March 

Bertram Globe Theatre - all shows cancelled through March 

Events 

Burnet Gunfighters - all shows cancelled until further notice 

Bluebonnet Festival April 10-12 - cancelled  

Highland Lakes Service League Charity Golf tournament April 25 - cancelled 

While we would love to meet new friends and see our return guests, the Coronavirus / COVID 19 social distancing practices are impacting various businesses and events in Burnet, Texas.  We are not cancelling any existing reservations without notification of the guest, but we will be implementing self check-ins for the remainder of March 2020.  If you have a reservation you would like to cancel, please call or email and let us know and we will take care of it for you -- no cancellation fees.

Memorial Day - May 2018

Memorial Day 2018

Everyone loves a three-day weekend! Join your friends and family in Burnet this Memorial Day weekend. Book a stay at The Verandas Guest House for a lovely and relaxing "home base" for your getaway.  You'll be near to all of the attractions and events mentioned below! Start off the weekend celebrating with live music on Saturday evening, May 26, at the Trailblazer Grille on the square. This family-friendly restaurant has been featured in Texas Highways magazine and on the TV program "Texas Country Reporter." Local wineries, Perisso's Vineyards and Torr Na Lochs Winery, are both providing live music on Saturday afternoon.  And don't stop there with the fun! Catch the Star Wars themed hikes and programs going on at Inks Lake State Park on Saturday. You can also enjoy a relaxing ride on the Vanishing Texas River Cruise on nearby Lake Buchanan, which is running all three days of the long weekend.

Flanigans Texas Distillery and Winery in Bertram Tx

Flanigan's Texas Distillery and Winery

Bertram, Texas 

Guests of The Verandas Guest House often ask us about local attractions such as wineries and restaurants in and around Burnet, Texas.  We found time to visit one of the newer places last week and were delighted!  Flanigan's Distillery and Winery is located just a short 15 minute drive from here.  The building was originally a lumberyard, that has been transformed to look like a hotel for the filming of the movie The Newton Boys.  It has a nice courtyard for outside visits and dining. 

The inside is truly spectacular, with a grand staircase and beautiful woodwork all around.  The best part of the experience was at the bar, where tastings of wine and whiskey take place.  Kevin, the owner, coached us on how to judge the look, smell, feel, and taste each of the wines or whiskey in the tasting.  It is not just an average tasting, but an educational tutorial which makes you leave feeling like a wine / whiskey expert! 

They have light fare available for pairings if you are hungry, but they also have a "Passport" for Sunday Dinners that feature foods from a different country or region each month.  

We've added them to our "Wines Off 29" Trail map, and their hours are 12 to 6 pm on Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday and from 12 - 7 pm on Friday and Saturday.

A visit to the Hill Country / Highland Lakes is easy - just book your reservation at The Verandas Guest House online at verandasburnet.com

Well Well Well - April 2017

The well out front is a great topic of conversation as the lore and legend tells us that it was hand-dug to serve horses for the inn / hotel guests and stagecoaches in Burnet, Texas in the 1800s.

There is an electrical switch on the side and wires running down a pole in the center that we assumed  were for a pump and that it was burned out, since we could never get it to work.

Also, there was an extra flood lamp light bulb in the laundry room when we bought the house that we could never figure out what it went to --- now we know!

After dinner the other evening at Cafe 2300 , we had a wonderful conversation with Tom, the owner.  He knew a little bit about the Verandas.  He told us that previous owners had a light that illuminated the well on the porch.  So, we HAD to take the grate off the top of the well and investigate.

Sure enough, the wires were to a flood light -- and the switch was to the light!

So, we were off to Hoover's Hardware to get supplies to replace the socket and re-wire the light!

A few minutes later we lowered the wire and flipped the switch...

The water is so BLUE looking!   

We had NO IDEA!  

 It is much deeper than we had imagined, and it seems to be coming from two separate streams from the north and east.  

Come see for yourself!  The Crockett Suite is right by the well.  Reserve online now at verandasburnet.com or call (512) 588-0088, and we'll be happy to show you this fun new feature at The Verandas Guest House.

What's Growing On - February 2017

Are you ready for bluebonnet season?  It's not even springtime in the Hill Country yet, and we already have lots of our garden plants showing off!  If you get ready to come see the wildflower trails in the Burnet area, The Verandas Guest House is a great lodging location for you to spend an evening or a weekend! 

The front garden salvia, mountain laurel, rosemary, and roses have started putting on color this week. 

 The wisteria on the patio gate is blossoming and smelling wonderful!  

And of course, the bluebonnets don't want to be left out.  

Lots of sprouts in the front yard and even a few beauties trying to make an early appearance!  

We're starting to see patches along both highways through town.  Should be a great year!

Reserve your weekend at The Verandas Guest House www.verandasburnet.com!

Locals Love Us! - February 2017

Each year, one of our local news agencies - The Picayune and KBEY 103.9 FM has its readers and radio listeners vote for their favorite places in the Highland Lakes area. On Valentine's Day, The Verandas Guest House received its award for Favorite Bed and Breakfast in Burnet!  What a way to feel loved!  This is the 4th year in a row that we have been named a Locals Love Us winner. We're so grateful to all of our guests, friends, and neighbors who vote for us each year.  

Here's our award sticker!
We can't wait to put it up!

Some other categories that might help our guests plan a visit to Burnet, Texas.  As you can see, there's a lot of great places to go and fabulous things to see and do when you come visit!

Best Food / Drink 

Best BBQ - BBQ Shack

Best Chicken Fried Steak - Crazy Gal's (come HUNGRY if you order the large!) 

Best Burger - Bill's Burgers

Best Coffee - Mojo Coffee 

Best Frozen Treat - Happy Scoops 

Best Bakery - Gude's

Best Asian Restaurant - Aranya Thai 

Best Iced Tea - Trailblazer Grill (their peach iced tea is the best!) 

Best Shopping & Things to Do 

Best Antiques - Finds of All Kinds 

Best Florist - Lizzy's Flowers 

Best Park - Inks Lake State Park 

Best Golf Course - Delaware Springs 

Best Community Event - Summer Concerts in Haley Nelson Park

Ready to come play and stay?  Make your reservation at verandasburnet.com or call us at (512) 588-0088 and we'll help you with your getaway!