Marathon Amenities Guide
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Ashtanga Yoga A small ashtanga group has silent practice in Evans Gallery 4 - 6 times each week. All visitors are welcome to do your own practice with us. Mats are available. Please call Marci for times at 512-517-6069 |
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Big Hair Shop Open Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday all day or by appointment. Contact Linda Spears for more information. |
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Marathon Museum The Marathon Historical Museum is housed in an adobe building constructed about 1886 that was the first schoolhouse in the area that later became Brewster County. Exhibits within the museum cover Marathon's history through its settlers (Native American, Mexican and Anglo) and through specific artifacts and displays relating to railroads, ranching, mining, business, mercantile, industry, banking, the schools, the military, and geology. The museum is operated by the Marathon Museum Society, chartered in 1977. Visitors may visit the museum by obtaining a key to the museum from the Chamber of Commerce office at Front Street Books on Marathon's main street, Highway 90 |
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Desert Moon Spa Take a moment to choose a relaxing treatment from our list of luxurious offerings and you will feel like you are in heaven. We offer massage therapy, fabulous facials, body treatments and extensive packages as well as a hydrating eucalyptus steam room. After a day in the desert sun, rejuvenate your body and your mind. Give yourself or a loved one the gift of tender loving care. |
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Mimi Litschauer - Painting Workshops “Outdoor Oil Sketching” Welcome artists and art lovers to this outdoor landscape painting art workshop event (en plein air) where we will use traditional landscape oil painting methods to capture the beauty and wonder of Big Bend Texas and be inspired by its grand and vast panoramas or its up close and intimate botanical possibilities. Join landscape artist and instructor Mimi Litschauer within the magical setting of the American West. She will uncover and encourage your artistic individuality by sharing her oil painting techniques and insights. Website: www.mimilitschauer.com Thank you and if you have any questions contact Mimi at mimi@mimilitschauer.com |
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Gage Fitness Center Gage Fitness is a state-of-the-art fitness center adjoining The Ritchey Brothers building directly across Highway 90 from the Hotel. Within walking distance from the Gage, you will find free weights, treadmills, a stationary bicycle, a heavy bag with gloves and more, all within the historic adobe walls of this unique building. Available free for Gage Hotel guests & members. |
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Marathon Public Library Books, Movies and computers - internet service is available. Visitors welcome. If more information is needed please call the library and ask for Carol. Open Monday to Friday 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Marathon Public Library |
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Marathon Health Clinic Open Mondays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (except during lunch from 12-1 p.m.), the Marathon Health Center is staffed by Joanne Lister, LPN, Ruth RN, and Isabel Shackelford, secretary, and directed by Dr. James Luecke, MD, of Fort Davis. Townspeople consider the clinic one of the town jewels, since it provides health care at reasonable prices in a remote setting. The health center was established in 1996 by Marathon Primary Care Services, which hosts an annual Cowboy Social and Silent Auction to raise funds for operation of the clinic and a nursing scholarship fund. Jack Lamkin is president of MPCS. |
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Marathon Community Centre Located on Salmon Street (Second Avenue North between Avenue D and Avenue E), the Community Center contains a large room used for dances and community group meetings, a kitchen, smaller meeting room, and toilet facilities. It was built by Brewster County and fronts on the street recently named for Emilio Salmon, who represented Marathon as a Brewster County commissioner for 36 years. The Community Center is managed by the Marathon's Volunteer Fire Department, a non-profit group headed by Fire Chief Daniel Eaton. Funds are presently being raised to assist in the renovation of the facility. |
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First United Methodist Church 3rd St. N & Avenue D |
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Marathon Baptist Church 3rd St. N. & Avenue E |
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St. Mary's Catholic Church 3rd St. N. & Avenue C |
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Traveling Clouds Massage Theraputic Massage including Swedish, Deep, Sports, Shitsu. Hot Stone, and Myofascial Release. Call Kelly Kruyshoop at 432.386.7111. Website: www.travelingcloudsmassage.com |