Falling in Love in LLano

 

Today is Ground Hog  Day in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania and everywhere else in the U.S. but here in Texas it is called Armadillo Day. It appears he has seen his shadow this morning so as legend goes there will be six more weeks of winter before spring appears. Well tell that to the weather man who reports a high temperature today of 70 and and 82 by Thursday, February 4, 2021 and the apple tree at Sandstone Street Bed and Breakfast  that is in full bloom. 

Spring is  almost here in the Texas Hill Country and  Llano, Texas. Now is the time to plan your weekend retreat and enjoy all the Hill Country has to offer.    

Fall in Love all over again at Sandstone Street Bed and Breakfast, Llano, Texas

Make your weekend reservations soon and ask about our Valentine Special to include Champagne, a bouquet of roses and candy. Spend the weekend with an invigorating hike at Enchanted Rock Natural Area or Inks Lake State Park all within 30 minutes of Llano. Enjoy an afternoon musical review and tribute to Merle Haggard by his son, Scott Haggard at the historic Lan-Tex Theater on the courthouse square. Round out the evening with a romantic dinner at the award winning Badu 1891 fine dining restaurant in Llano or any one of Llano's casual dining options from American cuisine, Italian to Mexican and Chinese. You won't be disappointed.

Valentine's Day morning you will be treated to a special Valentine Breakfast in our historic dining room.

Celebrating the love all month long:

Couples Afternoon Tea

Couples Afternoon Tea will be offered each Saturday and Sunday during the month of February. Reservations required and made at least 48 hours prior. Call 325-423-2581 for reservations.

                

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January in Llano, Texas

 

We had a surprise snow day in Llano last Sunday. It was the first snow the town has seen in many years. While the weather remains a little chilly, there are many sunny days forecast ahead. January is a great time to visit Llano and the Texas Hill Country and stay at the award-winning Sandstone Street Bed and Breakfast. Make your reservations soon and enjoy the following events in Llano.

Hiking is very popular this time of year and Enchanted Rock is the most popular hiking park in the area. Located halfway between Llano and Fredericksburg is a fun outdoor activity the entire family can enjoy. If you plan to go there be sure to contact the park office for an appointment time. (830) 685-3636

Do you enjoy Farmer's Markets? You are in luck. The first and third Saturday each month Llano host an area wide Farmer's Market around the historic courthouse square. Here you will find home grown produce and homemade pastries, sauces, and more along with hand crafted items. This is a fun way to mingle with the locals and experience the friendliness of Llano citizens.

If live theater is your thing then you will delight in Llano Community Theater's current production of "Deer Camp the Musical". Four buddies are enjoying their annual deer hunting trip but this year is different. After 15 years of them coming home with nothing but a hangover, their wives have given them an ultimatum; bag a deer or your deer camp days are over. Only one hurdle stands in their way- none of them know how to hunt. Do they buy one? Steal one? Could they possibly try to...shoot one? With this wacky troop, it seems the only ones safe in the woods are the deer, but with song and dance, a bit of chance, and some audience interaction, their prayers are answered just as they run out of beer.

This 90 minute play will make you laugh your antlers off. Deer Camp runs January 23, 24, 29,30,31 at the historic Lan-tex Theater on the courthouse square. Tickets $15 at the door.

Is a wedding in your future this year? How about a wedding vow renewal, anniversary party or other special event? Sandstone Street Bed and Breakfast is a lovely venue for events up to 75 guests. We have a spacious event center complete with kitchen and bathroom as well as landscaped yard with gazebo and water fountains, rock patio and shade trees. 

                  

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It's Getting Hot in Llano

Summer is coming and there are a lot of hot weather activities planned for Llano and Llano County.

Make plans now to visit Llano for Independence Day weekend. 

July 4: AquaBoom Festival in neighboring Kingsland in Llano County includes a festive Patriotic Parade, car show, vendors, street dance, music and more. kingslandaquaboom.org

A fantasic fireworks show will happen in Llano at dark:30 p.m. at the Badu Park near the bridge.

July 6: Llano Rock'n Riverfest and Jet Ski Races. Enjoy the day on the Llano River with jet ski races, vendors, music, children's activities, swimming, kayaking (bring your own). Fun starts at 11:00 a.m. at Badu Park. Giant fireworks show again at dark:30.

July 13: Famous Llano Country Opry with Tony Booth and Darrell McCall headlining at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. in the historic LanTex Theater on the Courthouse Square downtown Llano.

July 20: Chamber led sunset kayak trip on the Llano River at 7:30. Launch at Robinson Park boat launch. Bring your own kayak or arrange to rent one. Contact the Llano Chamber of Commerce at 325-247-5354.

Download the free Llano App to keep up with all the fun activities that occur in beautiful Llano on the river.

April in the Texas Hill Country

Llano Hills are Alive With the Sounds of Music

The sounds of music can be heard throughout Llano during the month of April. First on the agenda is the ever-popular

Fiddle Fest and Contest - April 5-7, 2019. Check www.fiddlefest.com for all the events during this festival.

Llano River Chuck Wagon Cook-off- April 6 at noon . Tickets available at the Llano Visitors Center

Llano Community Theater - "As Long as We Both Shall Live" a murder mystery comedy. April 5 & 6 at 7:00 p.m. Llano ISD Community Room

Llano Country Opry with David Frizzel- April 13 2:30 & 7:30 LanTex Theater. 

30th Annual Llano Crawfish - April 26 & 27. Music headliners, Tracy Lawrence and Josh Ward. Charity golf open, 5KRun/Walk, Motorcycle Funrun, Arts/crafts, all day music, mounds of crawfish and BBQ. Additional info contact Llano Chamber.

Live Music every Friday and Saturday at Badu 1891 Restaurant

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Texas Bluebonnets are in full bloom. Come on over and be sure to bring your camera. Let Sandstone Street Bed and Breakfast prepare a box picnic lunch for your enjoyment as you bike or hike through the hills.

Marching in with Music, Fun, and Flowers

The Hills Are Alive with Music and Fun

in the Texas Hill Country - Llano

This year promises to be another stellar show of Texas Bluebonnets and all the wonderful wildflowers throughout spring. This is a photographer and artists paradise. Make your overnight reservations with us soon while we still have availability.

March 2: Old Bag Luncheon - Fundraiser luncheon with the Llano Woman's Culture Club. 11:30 at Llano ISD Community Room 1400 Oatman. Tickets $14.00 Call 325-423-2581

Lunch and Live Auction of designer purses filled with valuable prizes inside. Money supports the club's scholarship for Llano high school seniors as well as other charitable projects.

March 7: "Tea on a Waltz Across Texas"- An afternoon tea with a Texas theme fundraiser by Lambda Nu chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha. 2:00 p.m. at Highland Lakes United Methodist Church 8303 W. Hwy 1431 Buchanan Dam.

Tickets $25.00 Call 325-423-2581. Money uses for the chapter's charitable endeavors.

March 9: Bobby Flores, a Llano favorite,  stars at the Llano Country Opry at 7:30 in the historic LanTex Theater on the square in downtown Llano. Tickets available at the door or at Llano Chamber and Visitors Center

March 15-17: Llano Earth Art Festival (LEAF). Returning for the 5th year, a family favorite of rock stacking, food, music, parade, contests, and more. You will want to spend the entire weekend so make your overnight reservations with us now. We will fill up! Sandstone Street Bed and Breakfast

March 23: Sunset Kayak Trip down the Llano River at Badu Park. This is the first sunset trip this year. Bring your kayak and take part in this fun adventurous trip. It leaves from the boat launch at Badu Park at 7:00 p.m. and will return by 8:30 p.m. For additional information call Briley at 325-423-0256

March 29-30: 2019 Wildflower in bloom Quilt Show

Texas Hills Quilters presents the annual quilt show at the Kuykendall Event Center 2200 RR152 in Llano. Tickets $6 at the door. Additional information at facebook.com/texashillsquilters

March 30: @LAST (Llano Art Studio Tour) Visit the studios of Llano's very talented artists demonstrating  a variety of mediums. No ticket required. Some studios will offer hands-on classes Friday and Sunday. For map of studios visit the Llano Art Guild and Gallery 503 Bessemer Ave. 325-247-4839

All Month: Live music can be heard and enjoyed throughout Llano at the following venues. Badu 1891, Fuel Coffee House, Joe's Bar.

THERE IS ALWAYS SOMETHING FUN TO DO IN LLANO

MAKE YOUR SPRING PLANS TO VISIT US THIS YEAR

February Fun in Llano

Llano may be small in size but it is BIG on fun and events to keep folks entertained and occupied. The following are just some of the events happening this month in Llano. For a complete list visit our .Llano Chamber of Commerce website.

Feb. 2    Music Every Weekend at Badu 1891 Restaurant
Feb 2     Calamity & Grace: Valentine Card Making

Feb. 3     Calamity & Grace: Game Night

Feb. 9     Llano Country Opry starring Johnny Bush at the historic LanTex Theater

Feb 10    Calamity & Grace: Paint Like Bob

Feb 12:   Calamity & Grace: Valentine Cookie Decorating

Feb 16:   Valentine's Pique-Nique at Fall Creek Vineyards

 Feb 16    Flood Aid 2019: An all day and night music event at the JLK Event Center benefiting victims of the October 2018 flood.

Feb 23     Jake Hooker playing at the Ramblin Rose
Feb 23     Mardi Gras Gala at the Llano Art Guild. This is a fundraiser for building renovations. 
                Dixieland Music, refreshments, umbrella contest, mask contest, costume contest
                

2018 Business of the Year

An exciting night for Sandstone Street Bed and Breakfast at the Llano Chamber of Commerce annual banquet January 29, 2019.  We won the 2018 Business of the Year Award.