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.

Rented a space from the guy that owns this building. What a nut job. Everyday he would come buy to…read morecheck on his precious building. Its a warehouse for heavens sake! I had enough when he started interacting with my employees stirring up trouble between them. Steer clear from this place!

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.

Heartless, Unaccommodating, and Potentially Unlawful -- A Devastating Experience with Villa Festa…read more I WOULD NEVER USE THIS VENUE or book with Beth at Villa Festa. Our wedding was scheduled for October 4, 2025 but due to serious and unforeseen personal and financial hardship, we reached out to Villa Festa with advance notice, hoping for an honest, human conversation. We had already paid over $9,000 of a $10,000 contract -- more than 90% of the total cost, with payments made at the end of 2024 and additional payments in January 2025. Only leaving a 1300$ deposit remaining which was due a month prior, Despite this, and despite having received no services at all, the venue refused to offer a meaningful refund, only returning $1,071and keeping the rest -- while refusing to compromise in any reasonable way only on their terms When we asked about rescheduling, we were told we could only move the wedding to July or August -- the hottest, most uncomfortable months in Florida -- or pay additional upcharges and fees just to secure a new fall date. If we wanted to keep the original October weekend, we could -- but only if we dropped the weekend package or else lose value we already paid for. Downsizing or adjusting the event would also require giving up our full-weekend access or paying even more for the new year, which is over 1k. We were shocked to learn that the contract -- which the venue keeps pointing to -- contains a clause stating that exceptions can be made on a "case-by-case basis." Yet when we approached them early and respectfully, they refused to help unless it involved more payments or major losses on our end. Worse, the owner Beth has since ignored all emails, refused to return phone calls, and declined to meet in person -- showing zero effort to resolve the situation or even maintain basic communication. The entire interaction has been emotionally exhausting. In light of these circumstances, I believe that Villa Festa's rigid "no refund" stance may violate Florida's Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act (FDUTPA), under Florida Statutes 501.201-501.213. Businesses are prohibited from: -Failing to provide services as agreed -Misleading customers about contract terms -Acting in bad faith in enforcement of policies A "no refund" policy that disregards performance failures, ignores written clauses about case-by-case exceptions, and keeps thousands of dollars without delivering any service could very well be seen as unfair, deceptive, and potentially unenforceable under Florida law. Villa Festa may look like a charming venue, but behind the scenes, you'll find a lack of professionalism, empathy, and integrity. This was supposed to be the most important day of our lives -- instead, we were treated like a burden the moment the money was received. I would NEVER recommend this venue to anyone, and I hope this review saves someone else from a heartbreak, money and time.

We attended a family wedding there and the employees were very helpful, kind and accommodating to…read moreour family. Decor was great and the food was tasty.

This is my favorite place to stay in Deland. The building is in historic downtown and you can walk…read moreeverywhere. The hotel is charmingly decorated and very clean. The rooms are set up with a separate sitting and sleeping area. There is even a robe and slippers for you to relax in. They have a small restaurant onsite, however, there are lots of local places in walking range. The employees are friendly, the beds are comfy and the location great. If your staying here give this little hotel a try.

Overall, The Artisan Downtown is a decent place. They have really seemed to have gotten their stuff…read moretogether since the last time I was here. At least so far anyway. I will update if this changes through my stay. My first stay was quite horrendous to say the least. Let's hope this stay is a lot better. Update: as I wake up in the morning and go to make my morning cuppa coffee, the Keurig doesn't work. Now, coffee is my life as stated on my page. I don't know what to do with myself as there is nobody working in the front desk, quite literally there is a sign. Disappointed in that. I went to go take a shower and my options were either scolding hot or freezing cold. So I awesomely got to choose between the two. That was pleasant. As stated in one of the pictures you can see that some of the paint is faded in a couple different areas in the room and the wood is showing underneath. Just some basic light maintenance needs to be tended to. And the lightbulbs need to be checked out before customers come into the room. Other than that, I am happy with the aesthetic of the junior suite. It is roomie and nicely decorated. I like the fact that the living room is sectioned off from the bedroom. Makes it feel like you're in your own little apartment versus being in a hotel. They seem to have made some upgrades since the last time I had stayed here. In the bathroom, they have amenities that they did not have before. So kudos to them. Now let's see how the rest of my stay goes! Oh, and Lindsay who works the front desk, rocks!

Love the conversion of this historic church into a multi-use space! We stayed in one of the Airbnbs…read moreand really enjoyed it. So many great businesses under one roof with great event spaces for weddings and large gatherings. - The Window Room has Noble Roots (fresh produce), South of the South Smokehouse, Coffee at Kuzco's and Centro Tea Co. I enjoyed the most amazing iced coffee from Kuzco's (Kuzco Special Latte) - wish I had order the large. - Oliver and Gray Home, which has a cute collection of items for self-service purchase. - Chapel Tap offers craft beers on tap and wine with a killer happy hour ($4 draft or house wine) - Tropi Shack has 32 styles of Cuban sandwiches, a variety of hotdog styles and ice cream

From the owner: Formerly a historic church, Northwest Square has been transformed into a mixed-use space featuring…read morea food hall, tap room, retail shops, and apartments.

Thank you Dorothy's for the beautiful flowers you sent as a thank you gift to my friends! They were…read morebeautiful and they loved them!

I was very disappointed, what I ordered and what was delivered looked very different. When I called…read moreto complain, they said they could deliver the colorful plant that was supposed to be in the planter or they could pick up what was delivered and send the correct planter. I felt embarrassed, as I was not willing to ask for the sympathy basket back. I feel like they should have sent the corrected basket and deal with the loss on their end. Since it was their error in the first place. I won't be using them again.

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!

Recently, DH and I went to see the sound of music at the Athens Theatre, and we were blown away!…read moreEveryone was so very good at everything they did! Especially the orchestra, the nuns and the father! We are so very happy to see the Athens bringing back a lot of the golden era musicals like they used to have in 2017 and 18. The children, and all of the performers as a whole were amazing! I enjoyed it so much that I am bringing my mom today! I really hope that the theatre will be bringing back musicals like "hello Dolly", "The King and I", "Guys and Dolls", "Oklahoma", "Brigadoon", "The Music Man", "Gypsy", "My Fair Lady", and "Fiddler On The Roof" to name a few. We love seeing those musicals and bringing the younger generation to see it live. My niece enjoyed it the last time I brought her and it's different than seeing it on a DVD. The theatre is wonderful since the seats are comfortable and you can see from any seat in the house. Come back to the theatre!

Beautiful theater a little small for how many people it draws in the Athens cast cannot releasing,…read morebut they can act and then there's just one gorgeous girl. She has great taste great outfits so she was definitely the highlight of the visit.