Laurie’s guidebook

Laurie
Laurie’s guidebook

Sightseeing

This is a fifteen minute boat ride from the house. You can see the manatees right off the path, the swim is crystal clear and beautiful, it's a must see while at The Retreat!
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Blue Spring State Park
2100 W French Ave
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This is a fifteen minute boat ride from the house. You can see the manatees right off the path, the swim is crystal clear and beautiful, it's a must see while at The Retreat!
Close by, Old Florida at it's finest, enjoy!
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Hontoon Island State Park
2309 River Ridge Rd
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Close by, Old Florida at it's finest, enjoy!
If you're bringing your own boat or getting one from us, make sure to reserve a WEEKDAY to do Silver Glenn. It's a 90 minute boat ride, but the ride up itself is extraordinary. Beautiful springs to snorkel and explore.... enjoy!
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Silver Glen Springs Recreation Area
5271 FL-19
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If you're bringing your own boat or getting one from us, make sure to reserve a WEEKDAY to do Silver Glenn. It's a 90 minute boat ride, but the ride up itself is extraordinary. Beautiful springs to snorkel and explore.... enjoy!
This river and it's abundant wildlife are one of a kind. Get out on the water and see the real Florida! Alligators, Manatee, Great Blue Heron - our bird watching is unsurpassed. Please take the time to get a boat, whether kayak, bass or recreational, you won't regret it. It is truly a beautiful experience, enjoy!
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Saint Johns River
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This river and it's abundant wildlife are one of a kind. Get out on the water and see the real Florida! Alligators, Manatee, Great Blue Heron - our bird watching is unsurpassed. Please take the time to get a boat, whether kayak, bass or recreational, you won't regret it. It is truly a beautiful experience, enjoy!
Take a drive into beautiful downtown DeLand. It's about 20 minutes from the house. It's historical buildings, unique restaurants and museums, Stetson University, coffee houses and bars are more than you ever anticipated, enjoy!
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DeLand
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Take a drive into beautiful downtown DeLand. It's about 20 minutes from the house. It's historical buildings, unique restaurants and museums, Stetson University, coffee houses and bars are more than you ever anticipated, enjoy!

Food scene

Dockside Deli at Hontoon Resort offers beautiful views of the river and Hontoon Island as well as delicious breakfast and lunch options. You can call ahead or walk right in. They also offer Boars Head Deli options to buy and take back to The Retreat. Their fish dip is fabulous! Enjoy!
Dockside Deli at Hontoon Landing
2317 River Ridge Rd
Dockside Deli at Hontoon Resort offers beautiful views of the river and Hontoon Island as well as delicious breakfast and lunch options. You can call ahead or walk right in. They also offer Boars Head Deli options to buy and take back to The Retreat. Their fish dip is fabulous! Enjoy!
Shady Oak is Old School Florida riverfront dining, you will love it. Fifteen minutes from the house by boat or car - beer and wine available - best catfish on the St Johns, Enjoy!
Shady Oak Restaurant
2984 New York Avenue West
Shady Oak is Old School Florida riverfront dining, you will love it. Fifteen minutes from the house by boat or car - beer and wine available - best catfish on the St Johns, Enjoy!
Ten minutes from the house - great steaks and seafood. Always an option there for everyone in the group and they have a full bar. Enjoy!
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The DeLand Stockyard
1915 Old New York Ave
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Ten minutes from the house - great steaks and seafood. Always an option there for everyone in the group and they have a full bar. Enjoy!
St Johns River Grill is just north of the bridge by boat, about 15 minutes away or by car about 10 - great food, amazing views and a full bar, Cheers!
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St. John's River Grille
2997 FL-44
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St Johns River Grill is just north of the bridge by boat, about 15 minutes away or by car about 10 - great food, amazing views and a full bar, Cheers!

Health and Wellness

Jordan Health Clinic & Day Spa is a holistically oriented Clinic/Spa specializing in Chiropractic, Acupuncture, Massage Therapy and Natural Skin Care. 386 736 0465 I'm also the manager, so I can schedule you! Enjoy!
Jordan Health Clinic & Day Spa
334 East Church Street
Jordan Health Clinic & Day Spa is a holistically oriented Clinic/Spa specializing in Chiropractic, Acupuncture, Massage Therapy and Natural Skin Care. 386 736 0465 I'm also the manager, so I can schedule you! Enjoy!

Only in DeLand

Cress is an award winning culinary experience - make the time to have a meal you will never forget, enjoy!
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Cress Restaurant
103 W Indiana Ave
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Cress is an award winning culinary experience - make the time to have a meal you will never forget, enjoy!
The Elusive Grape is nicknamed "DeLand's Living Room" - you will be impressed by the wine selection, atmosphere, small bites and live entertainment.
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The Elusive Grape
129 N Woodland Blvd
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The Elusive Grape is nicknamed "DeLand's Living Room" - you will be impressed by the wine selection, atmosphere, small bites and live entertainment.
DeLand is one of the busiest Sky Diving communities in the nation. People come from all over the world to jump here. They have a restaurant and bar overlooking the main drop zone - great food and full bar with a gift shop for t-shirts and tokens - Enjoy!
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Skydive DeLand
1600 Flight Line Blvd
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DeLand is one of the busiest Sky Diving communities in the nation. People come from all over the world to jump here. They have a restaurant and bar overlooking the main drop zone - great food and full bar with a gift shop for t-shirts and tokens - Enjoy!
A twenty minute drive from the house, great breakfast that you make at your table and super healthy and delicious lunch options too. Best pancakes around, it sits aside the DeLeon Springs which are beautiful - enjoy the springs after your meal, kids LOVE this place, enjoy!
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The Old Spanish Sugar Mill
601 Ponce Deleon Blvd
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A twenty minute drive from the house, great breakfast that you make at your table and super healthy and delicious lunch options too. Best pancakes around, it sits aside the DeLeon Springs which are beautiful - enjoy the springs after your meal, kids LOVE this place, enjoy!
The Alley offers an amazing Farmers Market, fantastic restaurants and bars and a very unique experience, enjoy!
Artisan Alley
Artisan Alley
The Alley offers an amazing Farmers Market, fantastic restaurants and bars and a very unique experience, enjoy!