Monthly BookClub
Zoom is great: But what happens when everyone answers the question at once? Chaos. What happens when the person who is reading, suddenly has their microphone fade out, or the discussion facilitator, loses connection? The momentum is gone. Once in awhile, it may be nice to get together in-person, in a safe, comfortable way. How? Bonner Gardens Bed and Breakfast was built during San Antonio's Gilded Age age, and has high ceilings, plenty of windows, and an open courtyard. Come
Garden Retirement Party
Since 2020, there have been so many earlier-than-anticipated retirements: Whether you've decided there's just too much virus drama to deal with, or that it was just time to start something fresh; retirement is the beginning of something new, as well as the celebration of labor accomplished. So why forego the Retirement Party? This is about celebrating the transition, letting go of stress, and reaffirming relationships, that may have fallen by the wayside, during the push of y
Bachelorette Destination
Whether you're coming from out of state, or just another part of Texas (and really, that could be as far as out-of-state), Bonner Gardens Bed and Breakfast is perfectly situated for your Bachelorette festivities. And did I mention we're a Military City? Don't get into too much trouble. But yes, there are men. Elsewhere Outdoor Bar is located along the San Antonio River, and Goodkind Gardens always hosts a number of activities each week, from movie nights, to trivia, and Open
Young Adult Ministry
With colleges switching to distance learning formats, there's been a massive return home of Young Adults. Is your church struggling to handle changes in your Young Adult Ministries? One of the biggest challenges is transitioning from having a mix of out-of-state college students to focusing solely on local San Antonio Young Adults. Rather than having fresh and motivated energy, to dive into new things, what we have now, is the overwhelming feeling of strange stagnation, from
Afternoon Tea
It was last minute, when I moved from California; It was as much a shock to me, as anyone else; and I wanted to get together my closest friends, for one last gettogether. Tea. The English Rose Tea House was one of the coziest spots in town. With an outdoor patio and garden, and just as much floral inside, to compliment the outdoors. The tea selection was vast and varied, depending on the season. The sandwiches were small, and flavorful, trimmed to perfection; and the scones m
Community Outreach
The non-profit community has a special place in Bonner Gardens' heart. San Antonio is about community, and family, and the family that is community. We know there's been extra pressure on non-profits and non-profit workers this pandemic season. Coming from Non-Profit Fundraising and Community Outreach myself, I know the contraints. Let me know exactly what you're looking to raise money for; and how much you have to spend; and we can come up with a plan to raise the funds. In
Team Night!
Did you think you'd ever miss company "Team Nights?" We all know them: The cringe worthy ice breakers, the cheesy games, the almost forced personal conversation. Yet, somehow, during the time of this novel-virus, many of us find ourselves longing for those days. Remember when your boss did the "Blazing" Hot Wings Challenge at Buffalo Wild Wings? Or your employees suggested a rousing game of 'nobody's intoxicated' musical chairs? At Bonner Gardens Bed and Breakfast, we do. Tea
Our Event Coordinator
Life is a celebration! You may have read my work at O'Casey's Boutique Inn Blog, or here, on the Bonner Gardens Bed and Breakfast Blog, or maybe we've worked together in the non-profit fundraising world. I'm not only the Blog Writer for our two Bed and Breakfasts, I'm also a hopeless romantic Event Coordinator, in love with all things San Antonio. Coming from Non-Profit Events, I understand the importance of budget, and how to stretch every dollar. It's not about how much you
Ladies Retreat
Faith-based activity has come almost to a complete halt; once active groups are now scarcely on speaking terms: Zoom calls, once prolific, have fallen out of fashion; and Prayer and Worship nights, have become forgotten live streams. The problem, largely, isn't that we don't have the option to gather; it's that we're so accustomed to large gatherings, that we don't immediately see the benefit of small ones; but real, genuine connection is an essential part of community; and t
A Fine Romance
Magic is hardly limited to our gardens, each of our rooms is furnished with sleek furniture and bright colors, to contrast with the rustic antique walls. The feeling of Bonner Gardens Bed and Breakfast, is the charm of the past, with a cheerful hope of the future. The beds are comfortable, warm, and unique. The breakfast tacos are comforting, and our selection of tea and coffee, is sure to warm your hearts. Staycation couples are some of our favorite guests. Every day, life p
{"items":["60241cd7dfd57500174dceff","601c3606f97f360017df975e","601b1ae348df9f0017ec8dca","6018338df476c800172c277f","601afc7fbc7f5e00171051fd","600db33b95f70b0017833571","600dd1b15417210017fc623b","600b3d19fa4d420017751536","600a49360c11aa00171b0337","600b0bbe5417210017f9ed45"],"styles":{"galleryType":"Columns","groupSize":1,"showArrows":true,"cubeImages":true,"cubeType":"fill","cubeRatio":1.3333333333333333,"isVertical":true,"gallerySize":30,"collageAmount":0,"collageDensity":0,"groupTypes":"1","oneRow":false,"imageMargin":32,"galleryMargin":0,"scatter":0,"rotatingScatter":"","chooseBestGroup":true,"smartCrop":false,"hasThumbnails":false,"enableScroll":true,"isGrid":true,"isSlider":false,"isColumns":false,"isSlideshow":false,"cropOnlyFill":false,"fixedColumns":1,"enableInfiniteScroll":true,"isRTL":false,"minItemSize":50,"rotatingGroupTypes":"","rotatingCropRatios":"","columnWidths":"","gallerySliderImageRatio":1.7777777777777777,"numberOfImagesPerRow":1,"numberOfImagesPerCol":1,"groupsPerStrip":0,"borderRadius":0,"boxShadow":0,"gridStyle":1,"mobilePanorama":false,"placeGroupsLtr":true,"viewMode":"preview","thumbnailSpacings":4,"galleryThumbnailsAlignment":"bottom","isMasonry":false,"isAutoSlideshow":false,"slideshowLoop":false,"autoSlideshowInterval":4,"bottomInfoHeight":0,"titlePlacement":"SHOW_ON_THE_RIGHT","galleryTextAlign":"center","scrollSnap":false,"itemClick":"nothing","fullscreen":true,"videoPlay":"hover","scrollAnimation":"NO_EFFECT","slideAnimation":"SCROLL","scrollDirection":0,"scrollDuration":400,"overlayAnimation":"FADE_IN","arrowsPosition":0,"arrowsSize":23,"watermarkOpacity":40,"watermarkSize":40,"useWatermark":true,"watermarkDock":{"top":"auto","left":"auto","right":0,"bottom":0,"transform":"translate3d(0,0,0)"},"loadMoreAmount":"all","defaultShowInfoExpand":1,"allowLinkExpand":true,"expandInfoPosition":0,"allowFullscreenExpand":true,"fullscreenLoop":false,"galleryAlignExpand":"left","addToCartBorderWidth":1,"addToCartButtonText":"","slideshowInfoSize":200,"playButtonForAutoSlideShow":false,"allowSlideshowCounter":false,"hoveringBehaviour":"NEVER_SHOW","thumbnailSize":120,"magicLayoutSeed":1,"imageHoverAnimation":"NO_EFFECT","imagePlacementAnimation":"NO_EFFECT","calculateTextBoxWidthMode":"PERCENT","textBoxHeight":0,"textBoxWidth":200,"textBoxWidthPercent":50,"textImageSpace":10,"textBoxBorderRadius":0,"textBoxBorderWidth":0,"loadMoreButtonText":"","loadMoreButtonBorderWidth":1,"loadMoreButtonBorderRadius":0,"imageInfoType":"ATTACHED_BACKGROUND","itemBorderWidth":2,"itemBorderRadius":0,"itemEnableShadow":false,"itemShadowBlur":20,"itemShadowDirection":135,"itemShadowSize":10,"imageLoadingMode":"BLUR","expandAnimation":"NO_EFFECT","imageQuality":90,"usmToggle":false,"usm_a":0,"usm_r":0,"usm_t":0,"videoSound":false,"videoSpeed":"1","videoLoop":true,"jsonStyleParams":"","gallerySizeType":"px","gallerySizePx":670,"allowTitle":true,"allowContextMenu":true,"textsHorizontalPadding":-30,"itemBorderColor":{"themeName":"color_13","value":"rgba(160,160,159,1)"},"showVideoPlayButton":true,"galleryLayout":2,"targetItemSize":670,"selectedLayout":"2|bottom|1|fill|true|0|true","layoutsVersion":2,"selectedLayoutV2":2,"isSlideshowFont":false,"externalInfoHeight":0,"externalInfoWidth":0.5},"container":{"width":670,"galleryWidth":702,"galleryHeight":0,"scrollBase":0,"height":null}}
