Valentines Dinner at Texas Tea-Licious - February 14

Have a romantic Valentines Day dinner with your loved one at Texas Tea-Licious in Burnet. Live fiddle music will be provided by local talent, The Kerley Girls (http://www.kerleygirls.com) and wine and beer are also available. Make your reservations by calling (512) 756-7636...you can even order a bouquet of flowers for your table for $35.

Complete your weekend by staying in one of the romantic suites at The Verandas Guest House. Ask us about the special Valentines treat that can be included in your stay!  Call us (512) 588-0088 or go online at verandasburnet.com

Live Music - Bill Reid at Texas Tealicious - January 24

Texas Tealicious on Main Street hosts live music on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 6 - 8 pm.  On Saturday, January 24, they will feature Bill Reid who plays a variety of country, blues, and folk (among other genres!).

Learn more about Bill Reid and his music at http://www.fewersorrowsmusic.com/ 

Come out for a delicious meal, beer or wine, PIE!!!!!, and some great entertainment.  

Texas Tealicious has a concert schedule posted each month on their website http://www.txtealicious.com/ 

Barbecue and Chili Cookoff January 16 - 17

There are two cookoff events scheduled for the Burnet area this weekend.

On January 16 and 17, 2015, The Lone Star Barbecue Society is hosting their Cooker of the Year cookoff at the Burnet County Fairgrounds. No membership is required and entry fee for meat is $85. Cash payout to winners!  They are also having a pinto bean cookoff with a $15 entry fee.  The entry form and contact information can be found at http://www.lonestarbarbecue.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/2015-COTY-flyer1.pdf

Pilot Knob Winery is hosting a chili cookoff on Saturday, January 17, 2015. The winery is part of the weekends Roll Out the Barrels Top of the Hill Country wine trail that weekend as well, and is featuring $5 tastings.  More information can be found on Pilot Knob's calendar of events webpage at http://www.pilotknobvineyard.com/calendar/

After a day of feasting and relaxing, you can come back and warm yourself by the outdoor fireplace at The Verandas Guest House. Call or book your weekend online www.verandasburnet.com.

  

Christmas on the Square - December 13

An exciting, eventful holiday weekend is planned in Burnet, Texas when we celebrate the annual Christmas on the Square!  On Saturday, December 13, the tree and the county courthouse will be lit up for the  occasion. 

Texas Tea-Licious on the Square is a delicious spot for Burnet visitors to enjoy a meal. 

Performances by local entertainers such as the Burnet Gunfighters, shops and restaurants open late, a visit from Santa, Main Street Bethlehem, and an old fashioned Fort Croghan Christmas are some of the fun activities planned. 

There is still limited room at The Verandas Guest House if you want to stay just steps away from it all! Call us (512) 588-0088 or use our online reservation form to book your stay. 

Main Street Bethlehem December 2014

Burnet First Baptist Church's famous Christmas Story reenactment, "Main Street Bethlehem," is the first two weekends in December from 6 pm - 9 pm. 
(https://www.facebook.com/pages/Main-Street-Bethlehem/388984237812675) 

Just a short walk from The Verandas Guest House!

Get Spotted Shopping in Burnet, Texas - November 28-29

Some Burnet merchants will be helping Santa and his elves save a lot when they "Spot the Dot" on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday (some businesses are doing the sale longer!).  Participating merchants from the Burnet Association of Merchants such as All Mixed Up, the Burnet Antique Mall, and the Knot Hole will have select merchandise marked with a dot / discount.  Other businesses, such as Carolees also have discounts available for holiday shoppers.

The Picayune newspaper featured an article for the Spot the Dot event.  You can read their article HERE. 

Make a weekend of it and stay at The Verandas Guest House, right off the square.  You can walk to the shops and rest and relax in between all the bargains!  

  

Race On Down to Burnet! - November 2014

The Hill Country is a great area for runners, cyclists, swimmers, triathletes, etc. to test their skills.  Besides local 5Ks and 10Ks, more rugged areas such as Inks Lake State Park and Reveille Peak Ranch near Burnet, Texas have events for athletes of all kinds. The Houston Room at the Verandas Guest House has been a popular room for race participants to rest up prior to race day, and with its modern tub and shower, to clean up after the race was done!

One of the events that has been announced for November 2014 is The Lonestar Granite Enduro on November 15 and November 16 -- a challenging 1 or 2 day cycling event at Reveille Peak Ranch - more information is available on their Facebook Event Page.

The following week - November 22 -  Reveille Peak Ranch will host the Reveille Peak 100 mountain bike race.  This race is being presented by Terra Firma Racing and has solo and team categories.

Whether you are a participant or a spectator, The Verandas is a relaxing and restful place to prepare for or wind down after a race!  Visit us online at verandasburnet.com or call (512) 588-0088 to reserve your room!