Beautiful grounds with very rustic lodging. Lots of family activities away from the hustle and…read morebustle of the electronic age. Great if you want time away. They have WIFI, however if you really want to enjoy your time here, it is much better to be unplugged. A "get back to nature" vacation! The food is at best cafeteria food and overpriced catering. I would not recommend this as a wedding destination unless you are looking for rustic rural surroundings and expect to spend a large amount on catering of subpar food. Our cabins were nice as far as the communal family room and kitchen but nothing fancy and the actual private bed/bathrooms were equivalent to maybe a 3 star hotel. Very rustic and older. There were silverfish and other insects in the bathrooms, and the beds were very uncomfortable. I stayed here as part of a family weekend and it served its purpose but personally I would not choose to stay here again. If you are looking for a place to merely sleep at night with no frills then this might be ok, but if you are looking for something equivalent to a Holiday Inn or better then this place will not meet your expectations.

From the owner: Create a "natural" learning environment for your next company meeting, youth training activity or…read moreorganization retreat. Nestled among the trees, at the end of a winding path, is a one-of-a-kind learning experience. The Florida FFA Leadership Training Center, located just a short drive from Orlando and Tampa, is miles away from the traffic congestion, cramped hotels and tourist attractions which often disrupt meetings and distract participants. Experience personal growth in state-of-the-art meeting rooms. Relax in first class lodging accommodations. Enjoy delicious home-cooked meals. Watch a brilliant orange sunset on the lake, or explore a quiet nature path. Work with our experienced staff and create an event to remember!

We last visited these gardens, designed by Frederick Law Olmstead (who also designed Central Park…read morein Manhattan), in early 2024. This time, more flowers were in bloom, and we saw a different variety of birds on the premises. The tower is, of course, the centerpiece of the gardens. We had the pleasure of listening to it sing at least 5 times during our visit. We briefly visited the children's garden, and recommend this if you have youngsters in tow. After we were done in the gardens, we had a nice lunch in the on-site café. Portions are large, so you may want to consider sharing.

These gardens are so beautiful and peaceful. I love walking…read morethrough every path available while smelling nature The food at the restaurant is good and fresh Everything is nice and clean

I am an event planner and recently decorated a wedding reception at this location. It was very hard…read moreto find any information about this venue and it's so pretty. I wanted to take a moment and recognize and make everyone aware of the location. It is situated on a lake, beautiful views, beautiful photo opportunities. There is a stage, ample room, a kitchen,

We absolutely loved our stay here! The cabins were super clean and had plenty of room for our…read morefamily to spread out and relax. The views around the property are beautiful, and it was just such a quiet, peaceful place to unplug. Our favorite part was definitely the stocked fishing pond! Getting to teach our boys how to fish there made for some really special memories. But of course, we also enjoyed letting the kids run outside as we sat out on the deck, watching sunset on the dock, playing ping pong, laying in the hammock, swinging on the swings, etc.. The owners are some of the kindest, most welcoming people we've met. They went above and beyond to host our family. You can tell they really care about this campground, and hearing about all the plans they have to make it even better has us excited to come back!! I cannot recommend this place enough. It's the perfect retreat away from reality. We'll be back!! (We're even scheming to see if we can schedule some work or church retreats here)

Thoroughly enjoyed a quick and short getaway at this lakeside retreat! A few days soaking in the…read more"old Florida" charm will revitalize anyone's soul. Tucked away on the shore of Lake Pierce, there are several cabins and RV spots available. The owners were super nice and helpful... they truly were invested in ensuring all guests enjoyed their accommodations while at their retreat. I can see how this place would be a great destination for a family reunion. Unplug from wifi (though they have it available if you need it!) and enjoy one another's company surrounded by nature.... complete with alligator sightings at Lake Pierce and hoots-a-plenty from the resident night owl whom hung out at the basketball hoop nightly during our stay. The cabins were beautifully decorated and glamp level comfy. The kids enjoyed the "game room" and especially loved the fishing at the pond- loads of catch and releases in a day! They were fascinated with being able to find the eel as it randomly popped up to say hello. Cabin costs were a steal so log on to their new website and book yourself a much deserved rest and relaxation few days. Below are some extra points to help you with your packing: Kitchen- can't hurt to bring: Dish scrubbing sponge Extra garbage bags Tips: Broom is behind refrigerator in cabin 8 Bring paper plates and cutlery if you don't like washing your own dishes by hand Bathroom- should bring: Shampoo/conditioner Body soap Lotion Hair dryer (if you need it) Living room: Pull out sofa bed linen and pillows are in a bin in bedroom closet in cabin 8 Other tips: Gas fire pit in center lawn Many other circle fire pits available with free wood behind cabin 5/6 Bring fixings for s'mores! Winn Dixie, Publix and Walmart aren't too far away... InstaCart also delivers here with no issues! They have direct TV and roku in the cabins in case you need to take temporary shelter from the momentary bouts of Florida sky sprinkles Rent a kayak or canoe and take on the massive Lake Pierce

1st I want to thank my friend Ariel W for providing the captivating historic account of this…read morebeautiful building - well done my friend... Mall vs Arcade - What's the difference? Most of us are familiar with the term "Mall" associated with the modern shopping venues being indoors or outdoors "Arcades" are usually designed as covered passages in which the shops are located on both side and are usually multi-storied, most are from earlier periods and all that I've had the privilege of visiting are architecturally amazing and so nostalgic. I was taken back after discovering this treasure in Lake Wales since most I've experienced are located in larger cities - downtown Cleveland, Ohio comes to mind. The Rhodesbilt Arcade is a beautiful example of the period architect and well worth a walk through, the breeze-way transcends time, if you have a few minutes to spare take a stroll through history and take a seat and daydream about what it must of been like when it first opened. For a town of less than five thousand souls when this magnificent structure was erected it must have been quite the sight and people probably traveled from miles around to see it. Renovations have preserved it so generations to come can enjoy it, just as generations from the past have...

The Rhodesbilt Arcade is a historic building in the commercial historic district of Lake Wales…read more This area of Lake Wales was built during Florida's land boom years in the 1920's. The arcade was erected between 1924 and 1926 and it stretches between Park Avenue and Stuart Avenue. The Rhodesbilt Arcade was built by Jesse T. Rhodes who was nicknamed Good for his craftsmanship and quality of work. In addition to this arcade he built many of the first homes in Lake Wales. Rhodes was born in 1833 in Indiana. He arrived in Florida in 1913 at the age of 30 with his wife Alice in hopes that the warmer climate would help with his poor health. At the time he settled into a Lake Wales, the town was only two years old. He would go on to influence much of the early architecture of the town. This building is designed in a Mediterranean style with a curved parapet, ceramic tile, and arched doorways. The arcade also has hardwood floors, antique tile, and stained glass windows. The two story building is equivalent to today's shopping malls. The interior of the building held store fronts and offices lit by high skylights. Arcades were the most popular type of commercial building in the 1920's. This one still has business and offices operating out of it today. In later years Mr. Rhodes entered the real estate business and subdivided land into commercial and residential tracts. His wife Alice was the first insurance agent in Lake Wales. Mr. Rhodes passed away in 1932 at the age of 48 but his greatest achievement The Rhodesbilt Arcade still stands in downtown Lake Wales. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1990.

Daughter sent her mother flowers for Mother's Day. The flowers were delivered as expected and were…read morebeautiful except for the hydrangeas were browning up already. Wife called the shop to see if they had any suggestions on how to perk them up. They said that they would send out some new ones the next day. The next day they sent an entirely new arrangement. What a surprise! Has to be difficult keeping flowers fresh especially when out delivering in mass for a day like Mother's Day. To go above and beyond with an entire new arrangement was way more than we could have expected. Dawn's will certainly get more of our business!

I ordered a Valentine's Day gift early in the morning and paid extra for delivery. After taking my…read moremoney and confirming the order, they contacted me later in the day to say the delivery was "too far" and canceled it. They refunded me, but they didn't care at all about the inconvenience or the fact that this ruined a time‑sensitive, special occasion. This was unprofessional and completely avoidable. If they couldn't deliver to my area, they should have said so before accepting the order and payment. I won't be using them again, and I wouldn't recommend anyone else waste their time or money either.