Sunday, October 13, 2013

Boo Run 2013

Oct. 11-13 Boo Run Weekend
Here are a few pics of what the streets of Jefferson looked like:



This is about the biggest event in Jefferson. My mom and I ventured out to Auntie Skinners, and had a foot long corn dog along the way. We also had to sample a delicious waffle cone. However, we didn't get a tattoo from the mobile tattoo parlor set up on the streets of Jefferson. Today is the last day of the event. I hope all of the visitors had a great time in Jefferson! Till next time..... Kathy

Tuesday, April 9, 2013


Come stay at the Rock Cottage B & B! Here's what's happening in Jefferson April 11-14:


    JEFFERSON, TEXAS
WEEKEND ENTERTAINMENT
April 11, 2013 - April 14, 2013


ENOCH'S CLOVER STOMP
Saturday, April 13:  Picnic in Paradise @ 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Adult Gourmet Picnic - $22.00
Children's Picnic - $10.00
Reservations required, wine sold separately - Tax not included
Location:  871 Ferguson Road, Harleton, Texas
(903) 240-1587

KNIGHTLIGHT THEATER
Thursday, April 11:  "The Dixie Swim Club (Play) @ 7:30 p.m.
Friday, April:            "The Dixie Swim Club (Play) @ 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 13:   "The Dixie Swim Club (Play) @ 7:30 p.m.
Play by the Opera House Theatre Players
Tickets:  $12.00 Available @ Blessings Gift Shop
BYOB; Concession & Setups for additional charge
(903)665-3895

MEMORIES & MORE
Thursday, April 11:   "Payton Pierce" (Pianist & vocals) @ 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Friday, April 12:       "Winston Hall"  (Pianist & vocals) @ 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 13:    "Winston Hall" (Pianist & vocals) @ 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Location:  121 W. Austin St.
(903)665-8203
New Hours:  Monday & Tuesday - 5-9pm; Closed Wednesday;
Thursday & Friday - 4-10pm; Saturday - 11am - 10pm; Closed Sunday

THE CORK YARD
Friday Dinner Special - Prime Rib
Friday, April 12:   "Wes Hamilton" (Variety)
@ 7:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 13:  "Daniel Foster" (Variety)
@ 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 14:  Gospel Sunday "Daniel Foster" @ 3:00p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location:  122 E. Austin St.
(903)665-8500

AUNTIE SKINNER'S RIVERBOAT CLUB & RESTAURANT
Friday, April 12:    "Karaoke"   @ 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 a.m.  (No Cover)
Saturday, April 13:  "Donnie Dotson & the White Trash Wannabees" (Variety)
@ 9:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. new Summer hours($5.00 Cover)
Location:  107 W. Austin St.
(903) 665-7121

HISTORIC JEFFERSON GHOSTWALK
Friday & Saturday @ 8:00 p.m. ($12.00 per person)
Location:  Corner of Austin & Vale St.
Information & Additional Tours:  (903) 665-6289

LONE STAR CARRIAGE COMPANY OF JEFFERSON
Friday, Saturday & Sunday
Historical tours of Jefferson by horse & carriage and Mule Drawn Wagon specializing in weddings
 (30 min. ride for four or less $40.00)  ($10.00 per person for large groups of 5 or more)
(15min. Children's rides) Groups, Weddings and special events available by appointment
Departs from corner of Austin & Market (across from the Jefferson Historical Museum)
 (903) 926-8216   Call for reservations   *Blanket available to use on the ride

HISTORIC JEFFERSON RAILWAY
"Antique Narrow Gauge Train Ride"                            Depot Opens at Noon
Saturday, April 13:    2:30 p.m. Historical narrated day tour
                                   4:30 p.m. Historical narrated day tour
                                   8:00 p.m. Ghost Stories & 9:00 p.m. Ghost Train
Enclosed Coach:  Adults - $15.00 + tax; Children under 12 - $10.00 + tax; Lap Children are Free
Open Air Coach:  Adults - $12.00 + tax; Children under 12 - $8.00 + tax; Lap Children are free
Active Military & Seniors 65+ receive 10% discount
Location:  Jefferson Depot, 400 E. Austin St.; Information:  (866) 398-2038

THE GROVE HAUNTED HISTORIC HOME TOUR
405 Moseley
Saturday, April 13:  @ 2:00 p.m. * Call for Reservations  
Sunday, April 14:  @ 11:00 a.m. * Call for Reservations
 (903) 665-8018 Call to confirm tour dates and times ($6.00 per person)
   
HOUSE OF THE SEASONS HISTORIC HOME TOUR
409 S. Alley
Daily @ 11:00 a.m.  ($10.00 per person)Advance Reservations Required
(903) 665-8000

SINGLETON'S VIRGINIA CROSS HISTORIC HOME TOUR
401 Soda St.
Saturday, April 13: @ 1:00 p.m.  ($7.00 per person)
(903) 665-3938 or (214) 725-6232
Call for reservations & additional tour dates and times

CULBERSON HOUSE HISTORIC HOME TOUR
403 N. Walnut
(903) 665-7888   By appointment.  Call for tour dates & time

EXCELSIOR HOUSE HOTEL & JAY GOULD RAILCAR TOUR
211 W. Austin
Hotel Tours:  Monday-Sunday @ 1:00 p.m. & 2:00 p.m.
Jay Gould Railcar Tours:  Monday-Sunday @ 10:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. & 2:00 p.m.
Excelsior House Tour - $4.00 Jay Gould Railcar Tour - $2.50
(903) 665-2513 Call to confirm tour times

JEFFERSON HISTORICAL MUSEUM
223 W. Austin
-         Daily @ 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
6-12 yrs - $3.00; 13-17 yrs - $4.00; 18-61 - $7.00; 62 & Over - $5.00
(903) 665-2775

R.D. MOSES T & P MODEL RAILWAY
223 W. Austin (Located behind the Jefferson Historical Museum)
Monday-Thursday @ 11:00 & 2:00 p.m.
Friday-Saturday @ 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Sunday @ 12:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.

SCARLETT O' HARDY'S "GONE WITH THE WIND" MUSEUM
408 Taylor St. at Main
Thursday-Saturday @ 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday-Wednesday:  by appointment
Adults - $3.00; Children 12 & under - $1.00
(903)665-1939

BILLY CARTER'S GO-DEVIL TOURS ON CADDO LAKE
Location:  Johnson's Ranch in Uncertain, TX
(903) 789-3213
Call for reservations ($20.00 per person) *by appointment*

CADDO OUTBACK BACKWATER TOURS
Personalized Tours of Caddo Lake
1869 Pine Island Rd, Karnack, TX  75661
(903) 789-3384
Call for reservations ($20.00 per person) *by appointment*

TURNING BASIN RIVERBOAT TOURS
Tuesday - Saturday:  12:00 p.m. & 2:00 p.m.   *by appointment*
Closed: Sunday & Monday
200 Bayou:                   
Call for Times & Prices
(903) 665-2222     www.jeffersonbayoutours.com

THE GRACEFUL GHOST PADDLEWHEEL STEAMBOAT ON CADDO LAKE
Graceful Ghost Paddlewheel Steamboat - *by appointment*
CLOSED:  Sunday & Monday
Pontoon Boat Tours - Daily by reservation  ($20.00 per person)
Call for Steamboat & Gator Park Packages
Location:  Shady Glade Marina, 510 Cypress Drive, Uncertain, TX
(903) 789-2238          www.gracefulghost.com   Call for reservations & additional tours

CAPTAIN RON'S GATOR PARK, PETTING ZOO & GARDENS
3846 FM Rd #2198 Uncertain, TX
Friday-Sunday @10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Adults - $8.00; Children - $6.00
Train Ride w/Gator Park:  Adults - $12.00; Children - $10.00
Call for Gator Park & Steamboat Packages
* Open any day for large groups
(903) 789-2100

JEFFERSON CARNEGIE LIBRARY
301 W. Lafayette
Monday-Thursday @ 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Friday @ 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Saturday,  @ 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Closed:  Sundays
(903) 665-8911   Free internet access

Additional Visitor & Tour Information:
Marion County Chamber of Commerce
101 N. Polk St.   Jefferson, Texas  75657
(903) 665-2672  


Thursday, March 7, 2013

Come stay with us this weekend!

The Rock Cottage is perfect for groups of 4-9 guests. We have 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and 2 living areas with flat screen T V's. You may book all or part of the house.
Call Kathy Duvall at (903) 806-0436 for reservations. Thanks!!!


























Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Valentine's Day Weekend in Jefferson, Texas

Here's what's happening in Jefferson, Texas for Valentine's Day Weekend:

Excelsior House Hotel:
Sat., Feb. 16 - "Valentine's Dinner & Music" with Mr. Jim Hamner (master pianist)
Price $37.95 + tax per person. Pre-dinner Entertainment @ 6:45 pm
211 West Austin St.

Jefferson Visitor/Transportation Center - Lacie Carpenter & the Southern String Line Band:
Friday, Feb. 15 @ 7:00 pm. Country, rock, Bluegrass, Electric Fusion, and Classical Violin
$14.00 per person
305 East Austin St.

The Cork Yard:
Thursday & Friday, Feb. 14 & 15
Four Course Valentine's Day Dinner for Two w/wine pairing

Auntie Skinners:
Thursday, Feb. 14 - Steak & Shrimp Valentine's Day special
Friday, Feb. 15 - Karaoke @ 7:00 pm

Lone Sar Carriage Company:
Thursday - Sunday - Valentine's Specials with option to purchase a Valentine Gift Basket

Also of interest are the Historic Jefferson Railway, Ghost Walk, great shopping, and more!

We hope to see you. Call us for reservations & don't miss out on the fun! (903)806-0436


We have 2 large suites available: The Texas Suite with 2 or 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a large den.




Florence's Suite is a private suite for two with four rooms!


Florences Suite includes the bedroom above, a bath, parlor, and large kitchen!
Thanks for looking! We hope to see you soon. Kathy & Sis






Sunday, February 3, 2013

Book now for Mardi Gras - Feb. 8, 9, & 10

Belle Room in Texas Suite
Get ready for Mardi Gras in Jefferson, Texas on February 8-10! 

Friday, February 8, 2013:
7 pm - Do Dah Parade beginning at Lion's Park
7-10 pm - Nickel Beer Band @ Main Stage (right off Austin St. downtown)

Saturday, February 9, 2013:
LIVE MUSIC ALL DAY
1:45 - Motorcycle Parade
2:00 - Grand Parade
7-10 pm - Tribute to Elvis @ Main Stage

Sunday, February 10, 2013:
12-4 pm - The Night Hawk Band @ Main Stage
2 pm - Children's Parade
Children's Activities:
Children's Costume Contest
Ugly Dog Contest
Pet look alike & Best Pet Costume

All Day Activities include:
Live Music
Children's Carnival
Arts & Crafts Vendors
Food Vendors 

The Rock Cottage B & B has the TEXAS SUITE available for Mardi Gras! This suite includes 2-3 bedrooms, with 2 Queen beds, one full bed, 2 bathrooms, large private den, kitchenette, and outside deck.

Den in Texas Suite

Eating area in Texas Suite
Mollie's Room with Queen bed


Mollie's Bath

Bessie's Room with Queen Bed

CALL KATHY DUVALL @ (903) 806-0436 FOR RESERVATIONS!
We are looking forward to seeing you in Jefferson, Texas for
 Mardi Gras Weekend!
 Thank you, Kathy & Sis


Thursday, January 24, 2013

TRAINS, GHOSTS, & BIGFOOT SIGHTINGS!

Hi All! I thought that I would give everyone some ideas about what there is to do in Jefferson, Texas. One attraction is the Historic Jefferson Railway!

You can take a step back in time as the Historic Jefferson Railway takes you on an excursion that circles the Piney Woods along the scenic Big Cypress Bayou. This train is pet-friendly for all you dog lovers, like me. This attraction is open each Saturday with narrated day trains and their infamous evening Ghost Train. There are free ghost stories at the depot before the Ghost Train.

Jefferson is a small town with a population of 2,024. If you've never visited Jefferson, some of the popular attractions are: Jay Goulds's Railroad car, the beautiful Sterne Fountain, Jefferson Carnegie Library, Excelsior House, the House of the Four Seasons, and much more.

The First United Methodist Church at 305 W. Henderson St. was founded in 1844. This is a beautiful country church.

A fun place to shop is The General Store at 113 E. Austin St.



My sister & her family are having a photo moment at The General Store. 

While my nephew clowns around. And yes, this is a wig! LOL

They have a cool old fashioned soda fountain! 

The Rock Cottage is located near the downtown area. We are perfect for groups, with a relaxed atmosphere that we hope you will enjoy. Call Kathy Duvall @ (903)806-0436 for information and reservations. Come visit Jefferson soon! Thanks, Kathy & Sis (the not so silent partner) 




Sunday, January 20, 2013

Some great Christmas Sale Buys

I found some great buys on Christmas decorations to use next year for the Candlelight Tour of Homes in Jefferson, Texas. These items were purchased at Charley & Bella's in Marshall, Texas at 75% off. Here are some of them:
This jolly Santa is 30" tall
This cute cooking couple will
go in the kitchen on my white
Hoosier's style cabinet.


This gorgeous white Santa will go in my living room.

I love these velvet stockings & ice-skate
stocking holders.


Some upcoming projects I have are painting a Queen rice bed RED, adding a touch of red to my white and navy blue bathroom, and adding some burlap curtains for a cowboy chic touch. Be sure to click "join this site" on the left sidebar, and also click on our Facebook page & like it too! Thank you so much for looking! Kathy & Sis

Wednesday, January 2, 2013

Preparing for Candlelight Tour 2013

Hi all! I'm already planning for the Christmas Candlelight Tour in 2013. I decided that the kitchen needed a lift, so the kitchen chairs are getting several coats of red paint.

Come see us in 2013! Look for more changes and decorating. LOL. Thanks, Kathy and Sis