Join us for Year Round Central Florida Events & Fun at Thurston House
Afternoon Tea at Thurston House
Tuesday, August 20, 2024 (plus many more Tuesdays, learn more!)
August 20th event will be catered and served by Infusion Tea Orlando. $42 + tax & gratuity ($52 total). Reservations Required. Experience Old Florida charm in this 1885 Queen Anne Victorian while enjoying delicately prepared tea sandwiches, scones, and desserts.
Rollins College Back to School Weekend
Aug 22-25, 2024
Each fall, we welcome new and returning students to the Rollins College campus in Winter Park. If you’re a parent staying the weekend to help your college student get settled in, escape from the hubbub of downtown and rest in the quiet oasis of Thurston House. We’re just minutes away from campus and offer a “Rollins Friends & Family” discount during this weekend!
Labor Day Weekend Culinary Vacation
Aug 30-Sept 2 (3-nights)
Celebrate the end of summer at Thurston House! Come join us in the kitchen this Labor Day Weekend! Imagine spending several days relaxing, exploring, learning, and eating as the true “foodie” you are! One of our guest’s favorite culinary Central Florida Events.
Artist Retreat Weekend
Sept 6-8, 2024 (2 nights)
Maitland Summer Art School, 2-day (F/Sat) Workshop in Traditional Materials – Contemporary Practice.
Learn how to make your own paints in this immersive 2-day workshop with Eric Ondina at the Maitland Art Center north of Orlando.
Autumn Equinox Gardening Weekend at Thurston House
Sept 20-22 (2 nights)
Spend the weekend in the gardens at Thurston House learning our sustainable gardening methods while having fun and making new friends.
Crealde School of Art Workshop
Sept 27-29 (2 nights)
2-day Workshop – More info coming soon on this fabulous Central Florida Event.
Winter Park Autumn Art Festival
October 11-13, 2024
Details coming soon, in the meantime, visit winterpark.org/aaf-plan-your-weekend/ for more info.
Rollins Family Weekend
November 1-3, 2024
Details coming soon!
Maitland Rotary Art Festival
Nov 8-10
Details coming soon! In the meantime, learn more at maitlandartfest.org about this Central Florida Event.
Holiday Party Survival: Hors d’oeuvres & Desserts
Nov 10-12 (2-day workshop/3 nights)
Spend a hands-on weekend in-the-kitchen at Thurston House. We’ll food for easy get-togethers
Thanksgiving Bootcamp & Friends’ Dinner
Nov 14-17 (2 or 3-night workshops available)
Spend the weekend with innkeeper Bev for a Thanksgiving Dinner Bootcamp.
Thanksgiving Cooking Workshop & Friendsgiving Dinner
Thanksgiving Weekend, Nov 28-30, 2024
Come celebrate with us at Thurston House and let us handle all of the dinner preparations.
Christmas Baking & Cookie Exchange
Dec 5-8 (2-day workshop/ 3 nights)
Details Coming Soon!
Christmas Tea at Thurston House
Dec 10: 2 seatings: 11:30-1:30pm and 2-4pm
Come visit Thurston House while it displays its holiday best. Rooms are decorated with ornaments, trees and lights.
Christmas Open House
Dec 15 & 22. 2-5pm
Visit Thurston House while it displays its holiday best. Rooms are decorated with ornaments, trees and lights. This free event is open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. Stop by and say hello any time between 2:00 and 5:00pm.
Christmas Eve Dinner with Friends at Thurston House
Dec 24th, 2024
Details Coming Soon!
Christmas Day Brunch & Casual Supper
Dec 25th (2-night package)
Details Coming Soon!
New Year’s Eve Celebratory Supper and Games with Friends
Dec 31st, 2024
Details Coming Soon!
New Year’s Day Open House
January 1st, 2025 1-4pm
Start the year off with a neighborly visit at Thurston House while it displays its holiday best. We’d love to meet you!
This complimentary event is open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. Stop by and say hello any time between 1:00 and 4:00pm.
66th Annual Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival Weekend!
March 21-23, 2025
Details Coming Soon! In the meantime, learn more about this Central Florida Event at wpsaf.org
66th Annual Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival Weekend!
March 21-23, 2025
Details Coming Soon! In the meantime, learn more about this Central Florida Event at wpsaf.org