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Sip, Savor, and Stay: East Texas Wineries & Fall Getaways at Oaklea Mansion
Did you know Texas is home to more than 500 wineries and over 4,000 acres of vineyards producing wine today? Many of these treasures are...

Tiffany Tillema
Sep 30, 20252 min read


Make Your Stay at Oaklea Mansion Truly Unforgettable with a Special Package
A stay at Oaklea Mansion Bed & Breakfast is always a unique and charming experience. But if you want to take your getaway to the next...

Tiffany Tillema
Sep 22, 20252 min read


Experience Timeless Elegance at Oaklea Mansion This Autumn
Autumn at Oaklea There’s no better time to visit Winnsboro than in the fall, when our town comes alive with the magic of Autumn Trails....

Tiffany Tillema
Aug 30, 20252 min read


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
Aug 23, 20253 min read


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 28, 20252 min read


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


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


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...

Tiffany Tillema
Sep 13, 20233 min read


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


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


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...

Tiffany Tillema
Jun 5, 20231 min read


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


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


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


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


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...

Tiffany Tillema
Feb 7, 20231 min read


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...

Tiffany Tillema
Jan 10, 20234 min read


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...

Tiffany Tillema
Jan 3, 20233 min read


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...

Tiffany Tillema
Dec 6, 20227 min read


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...

Tiffany Tillema
Nov 28, 20223 min read
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