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Gainesville Texas
Miss Olivia's Bed and Breakfast is a lovely Italianate Victorian home located in the heart of Gainesville's historic district. A stay in this beautiful inn arouses an era of 120 years ago when cattle and cotton barons displayed their wealth through the building of elaborate homes. The interior of the home provides an elegant yet comfortable atmosphere. Relax with a book on the wrap-around porch or take a leisurely stroll through the lavish gardens. the grounds include a butterfly and hummingbird garden, moonlight garden, Shakespeare garden, and children's garden. The pool area is surrounded by vibrant Texas native plants which provide an explosion of color for six months of the year. No matter if a swim is more to your liking or a quiet walk through the Victorian neighborhood, come to Miss Olivia's and experience a stay of another century. Miss Olivia's Bed &
Breakfast
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Accommodations Heaven's Gate
Luxurious fabrics in rich colors provide an elegant yet relaxing refuge from the world. Antique queen-sized half-tester bed, Victorian fainting couch, fireplace. This room features it's own sitting room and balcony. Garden Room
Suite
Overlooking the pool and gardens, this suite features a shuttered sunroom with a comfortable queen sized bed and a large living area decorated in a soothing and sophisticated botanical theme. |
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Accommodations Uncle Sam's
quarters
Shaker and American folk art accents hightlight this Americana theme. A lovely flag quilt graces the queen sized bed and the room has a spacious desk/work area painted with the flag of 1882 the year that Miss Olivia's was built. Amenities Combining the elegance of
yesteryear with the comforts of today, Miss Olivia's has central heat and
air. All of our rooms are equipped with cable TV/VCRs, stereo systems,
down comforters and the finest in linens enhanced with the lightest touch
of lavender scent.
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Indulgences Handmade
herbal bath amenities from a local artisan.
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Rates
Directions Gainesville is located approximately 60 miles from the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex and within 8 miles of the Oklahoma border on Interstate 35. Take the California Street exit off of I-35 and travel east on California to Dixon Street (east side of the courthouse). Go south/left on Dixon Street for approximately 1 ½ blocks until you reach Church Street. Turn left/east and travel for one block to Denton Street. Go left/north and we are the second house on the left – 319 South Denton. |
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Workshops, special camps, weekend packages, etc. Herbs From the Garden to the Kitchen Looking for a fun yet educational event for your ladies group? Join us for a three hour program which provides information on care, growth and propagation of herbs for cooking. You will learn the colorful history of herb use, both for culinary and medicinal purposes. Tour a culinary herb garden, make gifts, fresh herbs and participate in preparing lunch - all from fresh herbs. Lunch is provided. You even get to take home the recipes! Minimum group size 15 DEATH BY CHOCOLATE EVENING (What a way to go!) Indulge yourself and your
spouse in every chocolate lover fantasy getaway. Check in after work for a
chocolate snack and cocktail, relax in the garden or on the porch before
sitting down to a 4-course dinner full of chocolate goodies.
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Miss Olivia'Â’s Day Camp For Young Ladies Ages
7-12
The lost arts are in fashion at
Miss Olivia's Bed and Breakfast. Treat your daughter or granddaughter to a
fun-filled and educational week where they learn basic cooking and sewing
skills. In addition they complete craft projects and proudly bring home
the fruits of their labors.
Camp#1 will conclude
with an English-style Garden Tea Party
For additional information and camp brochure, please call Donna Hertel at 665-5558. Miss Olivia's Bed &
Breakfast
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