Fairhope Castles

09/04/2026

It was a lovely morning (9/4/26) for the first the Walking School Bus Caslte Walk of the 2026-27 school year. This is the 14th year for WSB. One of the unique and magical things about Fairhope. Queen Pagan, Ladies Judith and Elizabeth along with the royal mascot Buddy met the morning traffic, including bicycle riders, before meeting the WSB. Queen Sally greeted the students and families in front of her Boom Hobbit Castle and Nurse Megrez along with her side kick Peekaboo completed the walk in front of Sheldon Castle. All in all it was a royal great time.

08/30/2026

STUFF: If you have tried to contact me using Messages through this page please, know that it isn't working. Please, email [email protected] instead. Secondly, if anyone in the Fairhope area ever needs to get rid of their goldfish please contact me. We have two ponds and we'd welcome them. Thirdly, Castle Walks begin this coming Friday the 4th. YIPEE!!! Lastly, it is an interesting year for wedding anniversaries in my family. Earlier this month my sister Megrez and her husband John celebrated their 55th,(see photo), my brother Craig and his wife Bestsy celebrated their 60th. Dean and I will celebrate or 48th in October. Our parents made it to 60 years. We all feel blessed.

07/10/2026

It is always wonderful to be recognized. We made Superhost status again with Airbnb. We have done that consistently every quarter since we opened in January of 2019. If you or know of someone who would love a get away or maybe you'd like to gift one please think of our Storybook Castle suite as being an option. If you like last minutes deals we have had several cancellation in July. Those dates nightly rates will be reduced as the dates get closer. Spread the word.

Storybook Castle BnB

06/23/2026

Please, spread the news.

Join us in saying farewell to our beloved "hat model" Megrez! Please wear your favorite hat; ball caps excluded! All are welcome.

05/26/2026

Thursday, 5/21/26 was the last day of school for the 2025-26 school year and a time to treat the students. Lady Paris did so by putting together, as only she can do, a very creative summer beach fairy scene for the students and families to enjoy! After a quick walk through the castle grounds the bus was greeted by castle residents including castle dweller Megrez Rudolf who appeared in her p.j's to show what she will be wearing on Friday mornings for the summer. Everyone gathered around the fairy scene to take in all of the details. Lady Paris was ready for the beach herself and ready to play. We all hope our Walking School Bus families have a delightful summer. See you in the fall.

05/24/2026

We had two Walking School Bus events this past week and many things were celebrated. On Wednesday, May 20th the WSB returned to honor the WSB graduating 6th graders and a surprise THANK YOU to Charlene Lee outgoing director. The students were treated to doughnuts the 6th graders heard many accolades and received a certificate. They then got to lead the entire WSB over the bridge. It was a beautiful morning with beautiful people. My next post will be about the surprise for the last day of school.

05/18/2026

The end of the 2025-26 school year’s Fairhope Elementary School’s Walking School Bus Castle Walk was a Royal affair (5/15/26). After greeting the traffic many of the Castle Walk cast led the Walking School Bus down the driveway. Greeting Lady Judy and Queen Sally on their way. All were stopped at the footbridge for a Big Announcement. WSB Director Charlene Lee announced her retirement from the director's position and received 3 cheers as a thank you for her many years of fabulous service. She then announced that retiring FWES Coach Cathy Hudson will be the new Walking School Bus Director. Cathy was presented with a special handmade walking stick with a jewel on it since she is a jewel for stepping into the directorship. The WSB was then lead through Mosher Castle. As in previous years there was a large turn out for the event. We look forward to seeing everyone this fall for the Castle Walks of the 2026-2027 school year.

05/11/2026

Hi,
I got hacked. I was expecting a wedding invitation and fell for it. If you get an invitation from Pagan Mosher, I didn’t send. Sadly I don’t know who all they emailed the Invite to so I thought I'd post here. I have attached a screenshot so you can see what to avoid.

Sorry, for any inconvenience.
Pagan

05/08/2026

We haven’t seen the sun in a few days but that didn’t stop the smiles for this morning’s 5/8/25 Castle Walk. The Castle Walk Cast was all out to remind the WSB to "Remember Mother’s Day" this Sunday. Next Friday will be the last CW for this school years. It will be a Royal Event.

05/02/2026

May 1st’s, Walking School Bus's Castle Walk was drizzly but that didn’t stop the castle dwellers from appearing as storybook characters. We had a Queen, Mother Goose, A W***h, A world traveler from the World Atlas book and the Mad Hatter.
It has been announced that Friday May 15th will be the last full Castle Walk and the one with the annual walk through of Mosher Castle. This means that next Friday the 8th will be the last regular Castle Walk of the 2025-26 school year. It will be about Mothers in honor of Mother’s Day. It has been fun school year that has flown by.