This is a beautiful venue, the staff here is very professional, friendly and attentive. I attended…read morea retirement celebration here and we couldn't have chosen a better place, located in downtown Deland there is plenty of free public parking with easy access to the businesses. There was small bar set up in the rear of the dining areas and the staff server a beautiful selection of hors d'oeuvre prior to dinner service (Mushroom Pastries, Skewered Pork-belly and Roasted Brussels Sprouts) which were all delicious and plentiful. Dinner service was nothing less than elegant, the table was set up to accommodate everyone comfortably and decorated to fit the occasion. The dinner was served buffet style and everything was served at the correct temperature with a great presentation and included Roasted Tri-Tip, Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Breast, Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Potatoes, a fresh Spring Salad with Homemade Dressings, Rolls and of course a beautiful cake. I highly recommend this beautiful venue, they can accommodate small gatherings to I'm sure quite large ones, I love it's downtown with so much close by if you want to continue your celebration after the event. They also have a small open-air courtyard street side for those wanting to get some fresh air it seems they have all the bases covered here...

We had our rehearsal dinner and wedding welcome party at Venue 142 and it was perfection…read more The Venue 142 staff were professional, friendly, and highly proficient and competent. They clearly enjoy what they do and it shows! Planning a big event like this is potentially stressful and they made it fun! The food and bar service were terrific, too! We highly recommend Venue 142. They orchestrated a beautiful event that we will cherish for a lifetime.

This place was absolutely magical. Emily, the owner was so knowledgeable and thorough in her…read moredescriptions and information on the building and the land/lakes/stores/restaurants around it. The stay itself was peaceful, quiet, and serene. I could read my book on that screened in back porch for a lifetime! Highly recommended, we would come back 100 times over.

Our second stay here, same room because this was our choice the night before our wedding, close to…read moreour venue. We love it here! The room? Adorably themed. We chose the cowboy theme. A nice back screened balcony to relax on, nice amenities. A peaceful place near downtown Cassadega. The owners and caretakers/ hosts were great. Our first stay here a host walked us up to our room and gave us and other guests a brief tour. Whether you need a brief romantic getaway, staying for the not far beaches, this place has all the charm and history! Recommend! We will definitely be here again for our anniversary! Thanks to the owners for another great stay!

For a place to visit on weekend , move on. They take themselves too seriously. A town the…read morepopulation of Debary to have an arts center, really? There's not much to view. They have community plays. And camps for children during school breaks. But I found one my daughter was in not age related. The park itself is not associated with the center itself. That is what someone in the center told me. It's okay, eh....

What a wonderful place to visit, had great performances all year. The new art direction is just…read moreamazing!!

If you stay longer than 1 night - you have to ask for housekeeping. The Continental breakfast was…read morenot bad and the staff serving breakfast were very friendly. We meet the manager one morning while drinking coffee and he was nice. Front desk were help when we requested two rooms near each other. However - the walls are thin. Twice we had to swipe out our room key. Our door did not shut easily and took slamming to close.

I highly recommend this hotel not just for its cleanliness and amazing employees but also for their…read morehonesty and true concern for their guests not just during their stay but after. My daughter and her team had just won the state championship game in Deland and with all the excitement when packing up the room she left her uniform in a drawer by accident!!! We did not realize this until almost one week later since the season has ended. Long story short I called the hotel in a panic almost a week after her checkout date and they not only took the time to go look to see if it was in the Lost and Found. They actually had it set aside with her room number on it. I have never experienced such a level of customer service!!!!! Thank you to everyone at this hotel from the housekeeper that didn't just "throw it away" to the kind front desk manager that took my call at 12:30am and went to look for it---thanks to them I was able to sleep peacefully that night!!!! Highly recommend this hotel---especially for sports teams that have teenagers staying in the rooms and may forget their belongings like my daughter did!!!

I've only been inside briefly for a small family gathering. But the event space is beautiful and I…read morecan see a lot of good things happening here in the future! I look forward to it.

This historical tour was fantastic! We did the last tour of the day with Kayla, the owner. She was…read moreextremely knowledgeable and shared so much information on the home and what's happened over the years. I'm going to have to take this tour again just to try to remember it all! Lovely maintained home with so much history. Who visited, who contributed to the building and maintenance of the home, the restoration efforts. It was fascinating. We happened to be there on a day when they received a gift of an original Edison grammaphone with the beeswax songs in paper wrappers! And it actually worked! Amazing. Also loved the Louis Comfort Tiffany windows - just gorgeous!

If you're planning a visit to nearby Blue Springs State Park, the Stetson Mansion is an absolutely…read moremust-visit stop. Yes - Stetson - as in the hats. I was just as surprised to learn that the famed hat-maker once called the small town of DeLand, FL home. I happened to be visiting during peak manatee season and so had the privilege of being able to still enjoy the mansion during its special holiday tour season. During the holiday tour, each room of the mansion has a unique theme to it that you get to learn all about from your helpful docent. Not only do you get to the enjoy the wonderful story of that room's decorations theme but the history of the home and family is wonderfully blended in. I'm told that obviously during the regular historical tour you dive deeper but I left learning waaaaay more about the Stetson family than I ever expected (or knew). The home is privately owned and you the love and passion the new owners have for the historic property is evident in every room. We even had the pleasure of meeting one of the owners (the super sweet and DeLand native, Kayla) I was surprised to learn she had even created many of the decorations herself that adorned the opulent rooms in the mansion. The Stetson Mansion is a great example of one of the many historical gems tucked away in Florida small towns that you can stumble upon when exploring the state. Whether you're doing the regular history tour or holiday tour, you're sure to have a fabulous visit to the Stetson Mansion.

Attended a wedding on 6/18/2022 and I think it was spectacular, the food the service was top of the…read moreline. This was my first barn wedding actually it was my first Florida wedding and I have to say I was impressed. The outside for cocktail hour was perfect and the entire grounds was impressive... I suggest bringing some cigars because it was perfect for pictures and a fine cigar and beverage before the festivities began...

We just celebrated my daughter's wedding at Granville Farms this weekend and we couldn't be happier…read morewith how everything went! First, the owners and manager were the best to work with - they were easygoing and professional from the start, and made us and our whole crew feel very welcome. You couldn't ask for nicer people to work with and anyone who has planned a wedding knows you have a LOT of contact with your venue prior to the event. I'm sure my daughter drove them crazy. All our expectations were met and then some. Regarding the venue, it is the Perfect spot for a wedding or event... a fairytale. The location is intimate and warm. Gorgeous surroundings, full of trees, a lake and sunset views. Breathtaking!

It was a pleasure working with Tara, Amina, and Nechelle. They really went above and beyond. Amina…read moreand Nechelle made sure our day went smoothly. Amina, my day of coordinator, helped me tremendously leading up to the wedding. Nechelle was our officiant. She is so polite and kind. She delivered a beautiful ceremony. The whole team was so accommodating to us. We will definitely recommend them to anyone that is getting married. Even our other vendors asked for their info and said they were amazing to work with! Thank you so much for making my hubby's and I's day perfect!

AMAZING could not describe our experience! The officiate was not only one of the most pleasant…read morepeople I've ever met, she helped make our day special. We wanted something short and sweet and she made our moment feel amazing! Thank you! I would highly recommend.