Posts Tagged ‘Amelia Island Activities’

Amelia Island B&B’s Donate to Cats Angels and Nassau Humane Society

Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011

Cats Angels downtown Fernandina

 

Each fall the Amelia Island B&B Association holds a cookie tour where visitors can enjoy seeing all of the B&B’s on the Saturday before Thanksgiving.  This is a fund raiser for both the association and charities.  Each year we select worthy charities and allocate a portion of our proceeds to their cause.  This years recipients included Cats Angels and Nassau Humane Society.  Recently, Deborah McCutchen of the Williams House, who is President of the local association,  and Theresa Hamilton from Fairbanks House visited both groups to  present checks from the association.  It was impressive to see both of these groups efforts to care for the local animal community and attempt placement of abandoned and stray animals.  We hope these donations will help further their missions and apply some love and care for animals in need of a helping hand.

Cats at play

 

More cats at play

 

Deborah presents check

 

Dogs utilize the pool at Nassau Humane Society

 

Theresa Hamilton presents check

Great Day for Williams House Carriage Ride

Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011

Dan and Liz meet Boomer

 

We always enjoy returning guests and recently Dan and Liz came back for a return visit.  After catching up with Byron and Deborah over wine hour, they decided to enjoy a historical carriage tour through downtown Fernandina, and met the great white horse Boomer.  They enjoyed the ride and Boomer and learned a lot of history about this quaint town and island.  They continue to explore and experience our great local restaurants mixing new ones with those they already know.  It was great to see them again and we look forward to another visit.

Liz and Dan ready to ride

Amelia Island Williams House Featured in Miami Herald

Tuesday, February 15th, 2011

 

Williams House B&B

 

The Amelia Island Williams House was recently featured in an article on Romantic Getaways in the February 13 Sunday edition of the Miami Herald.  Covering Inns across the state for Valentine’s weekend, the Williams House was described as “the perfect introduction” to B&B stays.  The author describes guest’s first reaction as “wow” and building from that to the amenities, breakfasts and wine hour that create a double “wow”!  A picture of our parlor was included and we appreciate all the nice things said about our Inn.  We enjoy creating a romantic and relaxing B&B experience for guests while they discover quaint Fernandina Beach and the slow paced beauty of Amelia Island.

Williams House Carriage Rides Resume with Warmer Temps

Sunday, February 13th, 2011

Boomer meets guests & hunts snacks

 

One of the favorite activities for guests at the Williams House is horsedrawn carriage rides thru the historic downtown area.  The town is so rich in history and with Victorian homes and buildings ready to tell their story, 50 minutes passes before you know it!  Of course every ride begins with Boomer meeting and greeting guests, but really just anxiously awaiting treats from Byron and Deborah.  He also has a few stops along the way where food is anticipated and expected.  Cindy and her daughter Nicole do a great job of filling in the Island’s history and retelling the secrets of its homes and  early times.  As usually these rides taper off during January due to both cold weather and short days.  But Valentine’s weekend restarts the season as it did this year with a desire for the romantic rides and somewhat warmer temps.  We had three rides this weekend and the evidence is visible below.  Come join us and enjoy an informative and fun historic carriage ride.

Waiting for Boomer power and a ride

 

Guests enjoy the size and beauty of Boomer

 

Boomer being fed and entertaining

 

Boomer creates excitement

Amelia Island Events for Every Interest

Thursday, February 10th, 2011

Kate Bailey's tree on Ash St.

We have a variety of events thru the seasons on Amelia Island that can appeal to almost everyone’s favorite activity.  We have listed them below for those considering or planning a visit to Amelia Island.  Come and join us at the Amelia Island Williams House  for these events or just a relaxing getaway.  This list is primarily festivals but I’ve also added a few other items that may be of interest!

Amelia Island/Fernandina Beach Schedule of Events

Amelia Island Book Festival, Feb. 18-19 (www.ameliaislandbookfestival.com)

Amelia Island Film Festival, Feb. 24-27 (www.ameliaislandfilmfestival.com)

Concours D’Elegance, Mar. 11-13                           (www.ameliaconcours.org)

Old Town Bicentennial, April 2                 (www.oldtownfernandina.org

Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival, April 29 – May 1 (www.shrimpfestival.com)

Wild Amelia Nature Festival, May 20-22              (www.wildamelia.com)

Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival, May 20 – June 17 (www.aicmf.com)

Stars and Stripes Freedom Festival, July 4       (www.shinybadges.com)

Amelia Island Blues Festival, Sept. 16-17  (www.ameliaislandbluesfest.com)

Amelia Island Jazz Festival, Oct. 2-9                                                        (www.ameliaislandjazzfestival.com)

Amelia Island Autumn Fine Arts Festival, Oct. 8-9  (www.islandart.org)

Historic B&B Cookie Tour, Nov. 19              (www.ameliaislandinns.com)

Top Ten “To Do’s”- Amelia Island & Fernandina Beach

Saturday, February 5th, 2011

Williams House beckons visitors to Amelia Island

While listening to a speaker at the recent innkeeping convention I was inspired to make a “top ten” list (Letterman style) for things to enjoy while visiting  Amelia Island and Fernandina Beach.  However, as I began to list these enjoyable potential items, the list grew longer and is now well above 30!  So…needless to say there are many local opportunities  to enjoy and I will start with ten in this blog and bring the rest forward a little later.  These ten are those most often enjoyed by the average guest and thus are repeated more than some of the others.  If you are planning to come for a visit….plan on these and stay tuned for more!

Williams House “Top Ten” List

1. Walk to and eat in one of more than 20 local fine restaurants.

2.Take a historic carriage ride thru downtown.

3. Enjoy a boat cruise around Cumberland Island.

4.Tour Fort Clinch Park, a civil war era fort.

5. Walk to and explore more than 20 boutique shops.

6. Visit the beach and ocean.

7. Visit the history museum.

8. Have dessert at the Icecream and Fudge shop on centre street.

9. Bike around the area (free as Williams House guests).

10. Explore the Saturday Farmer’s market.

Amelia Island Shop Brings Art&Color to Fernandina Beach

Wednesday, February 2nd, 2011

We always enjoy seeing new shops open in downtown Fernandina Beach and North Third Trading, located at 13 North Third St. is no exception.  Featuring booths from numerous local artists and craftsmen there is something for everyone.  From humorous and silly to artistic and serious, many selections are there to temp everyone’s taste in Island inspired artworks.  One of their specialties is flamingo related art work, which Deborah collects from time to time (more than 200 items so far).  Soo we had to spend a bit of time surveying the various booths.  Owners Robert and Iris Lannon are going to be adding yard art to their shop in the spring as well.  It’s another interesting and unique shop for gests of the Williams House to explore and enjoy.

Colorful displays within North 3rd Trading

 

Another interesting booth

 

Fun items abound

 

Main register at North 3rd

 

Flamingos and Fernandina Beach

 

More flamingo art

Family Visitation – Fun in Fernandina Beach

Tuesday, February 1st, 2011

Byron’s son,  daughter in-law and daughter visited recently and we were delighted to have one of those good winter weeks with temps in the sixties.  Byron and Tim played golf one day, and then we all acted liked tourists and enjoyed a carriage ride, strolling the city, eating at local restaurants and shopping.  We tryed to take a river cruise, but not enough people signed up so we got to walk some more after looking around the marina.  It’s aways good to see family and friends and share some of this beautiful island and setting.

Tim enjoys Amelia River golf course

Julie, Tim and wife Casey enjoy marina

Birds enjoy the marina

Everyone meets Cindy and her carriage horse Zig

Marina view near sunset

Lulu's restaurant

Bailey house from carriage tour

Fernandina Beach art shoppe

 

Byron,Kasey,Deborah and Julie enjoy downtown

 

Group shot on Williams House porch

 

A favorite lunch spot

Christmas at the Williams House

Friday, January 14th, 2011

Christmas at the Williams House is always a fun and exciting time as we get to enjoy three night stays with our guests and share carriage rides, extended wine hour and a Christmas day buffet.  This year we also added a light dinner to tide guests over into Christmas night.  The weather cooperated well with resonable temperatures and no rain for Christmas eve carriage rides and wine hour.  The same on Christmas day although a little on the cool side. 

Christmas eve wine hour included meatballs, various cookies, cheeses,cheese biscuits, wine and soft drinks.  Christmas buffet included ham, unforgettable chicken caserole, brocoli salad, sweet potato casserole, rolls, hashbrown casserole, squash casserole, lemon cake, pecan pie, cherry pie and wines, soft drinks and tea.  It was delicious and guests seemed to enjoy.  Later in the evening Deborah served turkey chilli for those who didn’t quite get enough in the buffet.  It was a fun and relaxing time for guests and a chance for them to meet some new people as well as Deborah and Byron.

Christmas eve wine hour

Christmas eve treats

Jazz the carriage horse greets guests

Guests enjoy Christmas eve ride

Guests enjoy wine hour

More carriage riders

wine hour fun

Christmas day buffet

Guests enjoy buffet

Desserts await guests

Guests enjoy buffet

Boomer Carries Williams House Guests through Historic Fernandina

Friday, January 14th, 2011

We can always tell what winter will be like here on Amelia Island by how much fur Boomer the carriage horse grows as winter approaches.  This year he would indicate a cold winter with earlier and longer than normal growth.  Cold doesn’t seem to affect him a lot, although we have had to move or cancel a couple of rides due to high winds and cold temps. in December.  Boomer dresses up for Christmas, weddings, or any event he contributes to depending upon the occasion and the mood of his owner/mother Cindy.  Attached are some pictures of recent guests on carriage rides…enjoy!

Boomer decorated and ready

Boomer meets guests

ready to ride

Jazz and Boomer on New Year's eve

Guests get ready to cruise

Boomer nibbles on artificial flowers

Riding with Boomer

Wrapped up for a ride

Meeting Boomer

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