Mistletoe marketplace is getting ready to kick in to high gear this weekend, and we have guests booked at Heart’s Content bed and breakfast, who will have a great weekend of shopping at MM and at the great Canton MS square shops. After all the shopping they’ll return here and enjoy a wonderful stay in our graceful turn of the century mansion.
Here’s more info on mistletoe marketplace.
Mistletoe Marketplace is this weekend 11/4/2009
November 5th, 2009Historic costumes in Canton, MS for Halloween all day October 31
October 23rd, 2009Halloween fun in Canton, MS. Sharon will be dressing as Annie Hossley, circa 1903, who built and named Heart’s Content. Alex will be dressing as Captain Pratt, circa 1880, the man who built our building on the square that now serve as our innkeepers quarters. We will be strolling the square all day.
Merchants and citizens, alike, are invited to assume the persona of their favorite local historic character. Shoppers and visitors will be entertained with tales of yesteryear in Canton. There will be a costume party 4-7 PM at R.J. Barrels, on the square, with prizes awarded at 7 PM to the most authentic representation. Grand prize: Casino Getaway for Two.
Christmas is coming to Canton Mississippi
October 23rd, 2009Canton is starting to put out their massive collection of Christmas decorations. The candle lit wreaths are starting to show up on the light poles around town. Canton is beautiful and fun at Christmas time, be sure to plan to ride the horse drawn carriages, carousel, visit the museums. Make a night of it and eat at Hammontree’s R.J. Barrel and Co. Restaurant, then come and spend a romantic evening at Heart’s Content BnB.
Also, lovebirds, if your going to pop the question and get engaged over the holidays, Canton is a wonderful setting to show off a new diamond ring! Two Rivers Restaurant provides a more elegant dining experience for the newly engaged, and you can finish your evening off with champagne and chocolate covered strawberries at Heart’s Content.
The Canton Flea Market is in two days, 10/8/09
October 6th, 2009We’re getting ready for a house full of guests for the fall flea market. Be sure to walk by if your in town on thursday.
Biking and motorcycle trips on the Natchez Trace Parkway
September 11th, 2009The temperatures are starting to break here in the deep south. We’re starting to get more reservations for folks riding bicycles and motorcycles on the Trace. We are located about 7 miles from milepost 115, and it is a reasonable ride to downtown Canton on Hwy 43 and neighborhood streets. There is a convenient park for resting at this milepost, and we offer a pick up service for a limited number of cyclists. We have single rooms, a two room suite for parties travelling together, a massage therapist on staff from Heartsong Massage Therapy, and a big breakfast to get you back on your way. Come check us out.
Fox Hunting in Madison County
September 10th, 2009Wow! I thought Fox Hunting was something only rich people did in the English countryside. How cool is it that there is real life, old world fox hunting right here in Madison County, Mississippi! The Choula Houma Hunt was begun in 1980 by the late Mrs. Alex S. Payne, who was a fox hunting legend in these parts. Choula Houma Hunt currently has 32 members and they welcome guests to come ride with them. Brandywine Stables, located in Canton, Mississippi, are members of the Choula Houma Hunt and provide fox hunting services, as well as boarding and trail riding. A day of fox hunting followed by an evening in an original 1903 Manor could be pure heaven.
Congratualtions Ivy and Michael!
September 9th, 2009Ivy Sanford and Michael Pitts were married at Heart’s Content Bed & Breakfast in Canton, Mississippi on Saturday, September 5th, 2009 at 4:00 pm. They had a lovely garden ceremony with a Parlor reception following. The wedding cake was stacked with 3 blue tiers and the groom’s cake was designed to look like a stump, at the request of the groom, who loves hunting. Ivy’s bouquet was blue hydrangeas and her wedding dress was knee length and white cotton with an eyelet trim. Ivy remarked that her wedding was perfect! Good luck Ivy and Michael! We are glad we could help make your wedding day special and we hope you have many happy years together!
You can see some pictures of Ivy and Michael’s wedding here.
Alternatives to the hotels in Canton MS … Bed and Breakfasts
August 17th, 2009If your coming to Canton MS, you have three distinct options for your lodging needs. Hotels, motels, and Bed and Breakfasts. I have been reading the trip advisor posts on the hotels in Canton, and I can assure you your accomodations and breakfast will not be “average” at Heart’s Content Bed and Breakfast. The bedrooms are 18 feet wide by 18 feet long with 12 foot ceilings of elegant punched tin… they are huge, with comfortable amenities. The breakfast is cooked for you personally, minutes before you are served. We serve Starbucks coffee, and can give you a unique stay in Canton you will be sure to love.
When travelling to Canton Mississippi, be sure to check trip advisor to ensure you are getting the best quality lodging and breakfast possible!
Weddings at The Grand Old Post Office in Canton MS
August 14th, 2009Another possible wedding ceremony / reception site in Canton, MS is the Grand Old Post Office. The GOP is on the historic square, so you could get married in front of the courthouse, and then have your reception at the Grand Old Post Office or at Heart’s Content Bed and Breakfast. Of course there is plenty of room at Heart’s Content to accomodate out of town guests, the bridal party, or just the newly weds for their honeymoon night.
Christine’s Back Porch Restaurant in Canton, MS
August 13th, 2009Christine’s Back Porch restaurant is exactly that. It gives you the southern feel of being at home and enjoying traditional soul food cooking. The restaurant is located in an antebellum style home that was built in 1838. The restaurant itself has been open for seven years. Besides the cozy decor, customers can enjoy the soft blues, jazz, gospel or classical music in the background. Christine’s also caters various events. Don’t forget to try her signature fried chicken.
Her hours are: Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. and maybe Sun. 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
We love her food!
