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,...
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Tiffany Tillema
- Sep 13, 2023
- 3 min
The Allure of the Bed and Breakfast
Once upon a time, nestled amidst the rolling hills and scented gardens of the countryside, a captivating lodging option emerged: the bed...
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Tiffany Tillema
- Jul 11, 2023
- 3 min
Traveling Solo? 6 Reasons a Bed & Breakfast is the right choice.
6 Reasons a Bed & Breakfast is the right choice for solo travelers
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Tiffany Tillema
- Jun 28, 2023
- 4 min
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...
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Tiffany Tillema
- Jun 5, 2023
- 1 min
Hosting Your Next Corporate Retreat at Oaklea Mansion Bed and Breakfast
Most people think of hotels and conference centers when it comes to corporate retreats. However, a Bed & Breakfast like Oaklea...
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Tiffany Tillema
- Apr 24, 2023
- 3 min
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,...
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Tiffany Tillema
- Apr 11, 2023
- 4 min
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...
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Tiffany Tillema
- Apr 4, 2023
- 5 min
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...
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Tiffany Tillema
- Mar 21, 2023
- 5 min
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...
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Tiffany Tillema
- Feb 7, 2023
- 1 min
Winnsboro's Little Pop-Up Art Show at Oaklea Mansion
Picture credit Oaklea Mansion Winnsboro, Texas, is a small town with a big love for the arts. There is always something artsy going on...
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Tiffany Tillema
- Jan 10, 2023
- 4 min
The Lasting Impact of Marcus Dewitt Carlock, Sr.
Photo from "History of the carlock family and Pioneer Americans" Texas is rich in History, which is why so many are interested in this...
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Tiffany Tillema
- Jan 3, 2023
- 3 min
Wine Tasting in Winnsboro
Wine-tasting stock photo from storyblocks Love Wine? So do we, and Winnsboro is right in the middle of East Texas wine country! Some of...
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Tiffany Tillema
- Dec 6, 2022
- 7 min
Winnsboro's Hidden Gems
The Bowery (Photo by Tiffany Tillema) You may be thinking, "What can the small town of Winnsboro offer me during a stay at Oaklea...
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Tiffany Tillema
- Nov 28, 2022
- 3 min
East Texas Wine Country; Seven Vineyards to visit During Your Stay (Vineyard Map)
Muscadine grapes (Photo by Tiffany Tillema) Winnsboro is centrally located in the East Texas wine country. This makes Oaklea Mansion a...
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Oaklea Mansion
- Aug 31, 2022
- 2 min
When the Walls Talk
If the walls at Oaklea Mansion could talk, oh the stories they would tell. Sometimes what we see as an end to an adventurous journey is...
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About Oaklea Mansion
Oaklea Mansion is a 1903 Historical home that has been opened to the public as a bed and breakfast. You can stay in one of the 6 suites inside the Victorian style mansion.
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