As promised, pictures of Portia's Suite...

We finally have the suite finished for both guests and for a bridal changing room during weddings.  You can see the final product below--minus a few finishing touches, like window treatments that I will be adding this week.  We are thrilled to have a reservation for Labor Day weekend so our first guests can try it out.

Coming on September 26--the Lampasas County Wine Tour.  Book your stay with us and reserve a seat on the bus--you can let someone else do the driving while you visit 5 local wineries.  Your $60 ticket includes a picnic lunch and tastings at all wineries plus a goodie bag.  

If you stay at the Manor, you can return to a quiet evening on the terrace and enjoy the peace of your private room with a delicious breakfast the next morning before you make a leisurely drive home.

Try these for a quick sweet that is high impact and low effort...

Saturday, we hosted an open house for prospective brides and wedding planners.  We appreciate everyone who braved the heat and came out.  One of the goodies we served was inspired by a Nutella Croissant I saw at HEB.  It is an easy treat that will make you look like a gourmet.

Buy some small croissants--I even cut them in half, so that guests could try several cookies without feeling too full.  Then slice most of the way through the roll.  Spread a little Nutella on the inside (about 2 teaspoons) and top with powdered sugar.  It tastes great, it looks wonderful, and it doesn't have you slaving over a hot stove in the middle of August.

We have finally finished Portia's Suite--I will be posting pictures next week!

We have had several more guests and we enjoy our time with each of them.  Our last guests visited the Legato Winery, right here in Lampasas.  They had a great time.  When you come and visit, we will be happy to give you ideas for a  weekend away in the Hill Country.  Come and see us soon!