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.

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.

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.

Wi-Fi? Wouldn't know because we weren't informed on check in. Kind of a lapse. Otherwise a fine…read morestay.

I absolutely adored my stay here. There's nothing more I…read morelove than a boutique hotel. I had the almost amazing stay. The Artisan is in a prime location. Within walking distance to restaurants and shops. The staff was so nice and personable. I felt welcomed. The Artisan is super charming. Very clean. I stayed in the junior suite which is the equivalent of a small apartment. Came with a workspace and a living room. The room was inviting. Gave the vibe of a farmhouse bed and breakfast. Is that even a thing? Tons of natural sunlight. The sofa was plush. The hardwood was the original flooring. Oozed home. The bed was extremely comfortable. I wasn't able to get near it without wanting to take a nap. The bathroom was spacious. Like if you want to feel like you're at a getaway in the countryside this is it. I thoroughly enjoyed just lounging in my room. There was 1 con though, the shower curtain had mold at the bottom. They have daily turndown service. Which is a PLUS because this is not something a lot of hotels, especially chains do anymore. There is a restaurant downstairs. But you won't be burdened by them. I read reviews about the rooms smelling of food but that was not my experience. But the food was terrific. There is also a bar downstairs so you wont even have to the premises for much. There is parking attached to the hotel, they will give you a pass to park for the duration of your stay.

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.

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!

We stayed at this location for our 25th wedding anniversary... it was so nice and peaceful…read more We weren't sure what to expect and were disappointed that the small bar inside was closed but we understood why... LOL...but the grounds are GORGEOUS! It just made us feel so good to be in such a quiet and well-kept place. Our bed was amazing! I wish we could've brought it home with us! LOL...and the owners are so kind and welcoming it made us wish that we could've spent more time getting to know them as well thank you so much for helping us to make our time for our 25th anniversary very special we appreciated it.... We will definitely return for another stay...a LONGER stay I hope...when we are in the area. Hopefully they'll be serving breakfast again by then!

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!

This is a fantastic historical theater, that features not only a great atmosphere but strong local…read moretalent in a variety of shows throughout the year! Plenty of nearby free parking in historic DeLand makes it convenient and a great opportunity to visit other truly local businesses. I love the small town vibes you get and how it's like stepping back in time! A pro tip: if possible purchase tickets in person to save on the high convenience fee (a flat $5 per ticket - which means sometimes as high as almost 23% the ticket price for $22 obstructed view tickets!). Outside of the fee challenge, it's bound to be a great time between the entertainment, atmosphere, and themed concessions that also sometimes include partnerships with local businesses and offer another great way to support the arts while also supporting the community.

Stopped in during the afternoon and immediately noticed how clean and intentional the space felt…read more I had a few questions, and everything was explained clearly without pressure to buy. I ended up trying a product that aligned with my goals, and I appreciated the guidance. You can tell they focus on quality and not just quick sales.

Publix has become the leading name in the supermarket field here in the southeast. Once you…read moreexperience a Publix supermarket yourself, I am confident that you will understand how Publix has become such an iconic supermarket brand and has developed such a loyal customer base down here in the southeast. Publix has created a solid reputation by offering incredible customer service, great BOGO (buy one, get one free) deals, and we cannot forget their subs, which are affectionately known as "Pub Subs." Coming from New Jersey, a state known for their great subs, in a way, it hurts me to state that a supermarket has some of the best subs in the area. But it is also a 100% true statement. Publix subs are very good. My go-to sub is probably their Italian sub, which is truly a tasty offering. I also enjoy their roast beef and cheese sub. I would definitely recommend upgrading it by using Boar's Head meat. It is definitely worth the small upcharge. It is great to see Publix expanding beyond the boundaries of their home state of Florida and spreading throughout the southeast. Not only am I happy about it, but I am confident that the communities where Publix opens a location are very grateful for a Publix opening by them. I would definitely recommend this particular Publix location or any Publix location for that matter and I give it five stars.