Marines battle Seminole Indians in the Florida War--1835-1842 Once inhabited by the Timucua, explored by Hernando Desoto, and claimed by Spanish, British, French, Seminole, and American settlers: the place now [...]
SPRING COOKING CLASS GETAWAY: URBAN FARM TO TABLE APRIL 12-14, APRIL 15-17, or APRIL 19-21 Spring into Florida! Explore the surprising variety of produce farmed right here in Central Florida [...]
PAINT OUT EVENT APRIL 21-27 IN WINTER PARK! PAINT OUT, an outdoor painting experience, is one of the premier annual art events within minutes of Thurston House, our Central Florida [...]
SPRING GARDEN CLEAN UP APRIL 29-MAY 1 ~or~MAY 1-3 Do you have a green thumb? Love to piddle away in the garden? Jump for joy at an unexpected bloom? What [...]
MOTHER'S DAY GETAWAY MAY 12 IN CENTRAL FLORIDA What a beautiful way to honor Mom on Mother’s Day! Say “thanks” with a weekend away at Thurston House, a historic bed [...]
ROLLINS COLLEGE GRADUATION COMMENCEMENT WEEKEND, MAY 11-12, 2024 Congratulations to graduating students and their parents! A degree is quite an achievement! Parents and grandparents, stay at Thurston House for Commencement [...]
ART WORKSHOPS AT HISTORIC MAITLAND ART CENTER: (VARIOUS DATES in APRIL, MAY and JUNE) Calling all artists! One-day art workshops for all interests! The Maitland Art Center, a National Historic [...]
EXPLORE THE MORSE MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART IN WINTER PARK Explore the Morse Museum: A Winter Park Gem Tucked away in the charming city of Winter Park, Florida, just a [...]
MAITLAND FLORIDA ROTARY ART FESTIVAL 2023: EXPLORE ART, CULTURE AND COMMUNITY Are you a discerning traveler seeking an enriching weekend getaway? Nestled within the charming town of Maitland, Florida, Thurston [...]
