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Big Wheel Bash 2025: Dust, Sirens, and a Whole Lot of Horsepower
Woodie at the Big Wheel Bash If you were in Winnsboro on Saturday, August 23rd, you probably heard it before you saw it, the...

Tiffany Tillema
5 days ago3 min read
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Eagle’s Nest Mini Golf Celebrates National Mini Golf Day with Star-Studded Fun
Eagles nest Celebrates national Golf Day Happy Mini Golf Day from all of us at Oaklea Mansion and Eagle’s Nest Mini Golf! On Saturday,...

Tiffany Tillema
May 122 min read
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A Timeless Photo Shoot: Woodie, Oaklea Mansion’s 1931 Model A Station Wagon
Nestled in the heart of Winnsboro, Oaklea Mansion stands as a grand testament to a bygone era, its stately columns and two-story porch...

Tiffany Tillema
Feb 282 min read
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Winter Birds of Northeast Texas: A Guide to The Backyard Visitors Surrounding Oaklea Mansion
As winter settles over Northeast Texas, our backyards remain alive with the flutter and chatter of birds that stay through the colder months

Tiffany Tillema
Feb 203 min read
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Winter Maintenance for Historic Homes: How Oaklea Mansion Stays Cozy in the Cold
Winter Maintainance is necessary for historic homes like Oaklea Mansion With the severely cold weather we’re experiencing this week,...

Tiffany Tillema
Feb 202 min read
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Will There Be Snow, Ice, Rain, or Nothing? The Wild Winter Weather of Winnsboro
Ah, winter in Northeast Texas—where the weather forecast changes more often than a teenager’s mood. One day, it’s sunny and 75 degrees; the

Tiffany Tillema
Jan 72 min read
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Fall and Winter Nostalgia and Granny's Cornbread
As I sat in my home office today, gazing out at the sunny fall day, memories of past autumns and winters began to flood my mind. This time o

Tiffany Tillema
Nov 22, 20243 min read
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Discover Winnsboro’s Newest Attraction: Eagle’s Nest Mini Golf!
On your next visit to Winnsboro, and while staying at Oaklea Mansion, make sure to check out the town’s newest family-friendly gem—Eagle’s N

Tiffany Tillema
Nov 8, 20242 min read
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Bed and Breakfasts: Supporting the Local Economy and Navigating Economic Challenges
**Bed and Breakfasts: Navigating Economic Challenges and Supporting Local Economies** In the picturesque landscapes of small towns and...

Tiffany Tillema
May 29, 20243 min read
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Keeping it Together: The Perks of Staying at Your Wedding Venue with Family and Friends
When it comes to planning a wedding, choosing the right venue is one of the most crucial decisions to make. While traditional wedding...

Tiffany Tillema
Jan 30, 20243 min read
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Visit Winnsboro in the Winter
Why visit Winnsboro in the winter? Unlike the picture attached to this post, Winnsboro is quite comfortable for most of the winter,...

Tiffany Tillema
Dec 18, 20232 min read
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Traveling Solo? 6 Reasons a Bed & Breakfast is the right choice.
6 Reasons a Bed & Breakfast is the right choice for solo travelers

Tiffany Tillema
Jul 11, 20233 min read
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Kindness in the Face of Destruction, a Small Town Story
On June 15, in the town of Winnsboro, like many surrounding towns nearby, the local Facebook pages were alight with their usual chatter...

Tiffany Tillema
Jun 28, 20234 min read
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Lovers Getaway at Oaklea Mansion Bed & Breakfast
Winnsboro, Texas, is a charming small town that is ideal for a lovers getaway. Its picturesque streets lined with historic buildings and...

Tiffany Tillema
May 12, 20232 min read
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Ima Hogg and her Winnsboro Connection
Ima Hogg was a remarkable woman who left an indelible mark on Texas history. So much so she is often referred to as "the First Lady of...

Tiffany Tillema
May 8, 20232 min read
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Unraveling the charm of Bed and Breakfasts: 6 reasons to choose one over a traditional hotel
Eating breakfast photo by Canva Are you tired of staying at the same old hotels or rentals during your vacations? Why not try something...

Tiffany Tillema
May 1, 20237 min read
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The History of Marcus D Carlock's Curly Pine Staircase
View of the staircase from the entryway Photo by Oaklea Mansion In 1903 Marcus DeWitt Carlock made his residency in Winnsboro, Texas,...

Tiffany Tillema
Apr 24, 20233 min read
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8 Things to Know About Bed and Breakfast Etiquette
Eastlake Suite at Oaklea Mansion photo by Oaklea Mansion It might initially seem daunting if you have never visited a Bed & Breakfast. It...

Tiffany Tillema
Apr 11, 20234 min read
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Winnsboro- Past, Present, Future
Main street, Winnsboro. Photographer unknown Oaklea Mansion was built in 1903. That was 120 years ago. The town itself has been here even...

Tiffany Tillema
Apr 4, 20235 min read
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Eight FREE things to do in Winnsboro, Texas
Antique car at Winnsboro's antique car show and parade photo by 4t studios You are visiting Winnsboro. Whether it be your first time or...

Tiffany Tillema
Mar 21, 20235 min read
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