About Washington County, TX

One Size Fits All -- Time For Christmas Shopping At Chappell Hill Sausage Company

They have some great soup mixes, jams, jellies and preserves.

This is one of my Christmas presents. I will be tasting it in late December. It sure looks like it will be good on hot toast or rolls.

One of the wreaths they had for sale. They other one was flocked with white.

This looks like it would be a cute gift, two painted wine glasses and a drink mix. Who do you know who loves pink?

Here are some other good gift ideas.

Or,,,, you could bring a cooler with you to Chappell Hill Sausage Company and give meat for Xmas. I guess you would have to store it in the refrigerator until it was time to open gifts. It would be a great conversation starter. The rib eyes I've had from here are some of the best I've ever had in my life. Yummmm!!

Chappell Hill Sausage is in Washinton County. As soon as you pass over the Brazos river look on the right hand side for Chappell Hill Sausage Company.

Chappell Hill Sausage -- Great Food and Great Gift Ideas

Chappell Hill is off Highway 290 about an hour West of Houston going towards Austin. (This is also a great spot for bluebonnets and wildflowers if it is a wet spring).

Aside from the wonderful food at Chappell Hill Sausage, there are also a lot of great gift ideas. Above are some of the Chappell Hill Preserves. I wonder how the Red Tomato Preserves would taste.

Here is the meat case with the cryopacks of meats. The sausage is shipped to local grocery stores in the Houston area. I actually bought a pack of the ribs from the top shelf, that meaty one on the left.

Here is the finished product after my son-in-law slow smoked the ribs on his BBQ pit.

Chappell Hill Sausage also carries soup mixes. I've given soup mixes for Christmas presents before and the recipients loved it.

I have bought some of these preserves, all I have to say is Yummm!!! Each jar has pecans in it. It's wonderful on hot sour dough toast.

Here are some Christmas ornaments they have for sale too.

These bluebonnet goblets caught me eye when I first walked into Chappell Hill Sausage.

Chappell Hill Sausage Company -- A Great Day Trip from Houston for you and your family.

Below is a meat case in the store. You might have seen Chappell Hill Sausage in the grocery store before. Well, here is where it comes from. My husband's favorite is the Pepper Bacon.

The meat is so fresh there. I buy ribeyes there and they are some of the best steaks I have ever had.

The star of the show -- a wonderful sausage on a bun. They also have hamburgers, but I can't see going to a sausage factory and getting a hamburger.

Need a present for somebody? They also have lots of jams, jellies, pickles, bread mixes and soup mixes that are great for Christmas presents or birthday presents for that person on you list that is hard to buy for. I bought a blackberry peach bread mix, which I am looking forward to trying.

Here is an aerial photo of Chappell Hill Sausage. If you are coming from Houston, it is right around a corner on the right hand side of Highway 290.

Hope you enjoy your visit! Tell them Liz Flint, the realtor, sent you.

For More information click here Chappell Hill Sausage Company. The address is:

4255 Sausage Lane
Chappell Hill, TX 77426
(979) 836-5830

Brenham is located on highway 290; about 75 miles northwest of Houston and 90 miles from Austin. Brenham was established around 1843 and was named after a Republic Of Texas hero by the name of Dr. Richard Fox Brenham, who had practiced medicine in the area.

Brenham is located in Washington County and is the County seat, with a population nearing 15,000 and Brenham is the home and headquarters for Blue Bell Creameries. Blue Bell is the third best selling ice cream in the country, despite only being sold in about seventeen states.

The creamery was founded in 1907 as "Brenham Creamery Co." The name changed to "Blue Bell" in 1930, after the wild flower that grows in the area. In 1981 "Time" magazine devoted a seven page article to the creamery.

Brenham is known for its German heritage, and holds a festival each year in May called "Maifest." This celebration is one of the oldest German festivals in the south, with this year being the 119th celebration. The festival celebrates German heritage. Each year there is a parade, children's carnival, arts and crafts and plenty of German music and much more.

Brenham is also famous for its Bed and Breakfasts. "Far View" is a bed and breakfast estate that was restored in 1925. It is a prairie-style home and is a "Texas Recorded Historical Landmark." There are several bed and breakfasts in the Brenham area and each has its own unique way of pleasing its visitors, whether they are on business or just wanting a romantic getaway.

Another popular destination for visitors and residents is the "Antique Rose Emporium." The renowned 8 acre garden center is beautifully landscaped displaying old garden roses, native plants, old fashioned perennials and herbs. The gardens also have a restored 1855 stone kitchen, and 1850's salt house and many other restored buildings that are original to the site.

Brenham also has a downtown historic main street. There are historical buildings as well as the Unity Theatre, where past historic events come to life on stage. The historic district has many restaurants as well as 40 shops and stores to visit.

Brenham is home of "Washington on the Brazos." The park is located on the original town site of Washington. Washington on the Brazos is a state historic site and is located on 293 acres. The park is open year round and is open to the public. Visitor's can stroll through the park and enjoy picnic lunches on the grounds.

Brenham is surrounded with rolling hills that come to life in the spring with beautiful Blue Bonnets and other wild flowers. Be sure to bring your camera and take a few snap shots.

Brenham has much to offer visitors and residents. From romantic getaways in a historic bed and breakfast, to strolling through historical sites downtown. There is always something interesting to do. Plan a vacation or just simply stop in on your way through and visit some of Texas' history.


Inside Houston helps people looking for homes in Houston Texas. They have a Houston real estate blog with updated market information. They also have statistical information on Houston real estate and Brenham real estate.

On a recent road trip we visited the Brenham Heritage Museum. The museum purpose is to preserve and display items of historical significance to the heritage and culture of Brenham. Many of the displays paid tribute to our service men.

Early Army Uniforms of local Brenham Service men were on display.

Early recruiting poster.

Sailors uniforms have not changed all that much over the years.

Locals in World War II were commended for outstanding service with the Chinese Combat Command

Another recruiting poster.

Admission is a suggested donation of $1.00 dollar per person and they will happily give you a guided tour that will have the history of Brenham come alive!

Brenham Heritage Museum

105 South Main Street

(979)830-8445