Breathtaking water views from every direction. Who could imagine a 55 acre island in the middle of…read moreFlorida, that instantly transports you into paradise. Fruit trees, pineapples, ancient oaks & wildflowers just to mention a few are everywhere. We even saw fireflies at night! Amanda and Dioni ensure every detail is perfect. Plenty of room for everyone, plus ample parking. World class catering; variety & quality exceeds expectations. The best part is they are easy to work with & understand/overcome challenges of big events. Would gladly hold events here in the future.

My son's wedding was planned for Sept. 23, 2017, at Sabina's Grove, but Hurricane Irma came through…read moreand made a mess, so we changed our plans and cancelled. Although we cancelled in accordance with the terms of the contract, they said we would have to "go through the courts." We sued. We won. They still have not paid us. I have tried repeatedly to contact Dionicio Colorado and Amanda Underwood, the owners, to sit down and have a conversation, but they will not return calls. I have been patient and until this point have not said anything bad about them, but I think everyone should beware of planning any events at this place.

5 Stars for a fabulously DIY venue that makes me want to throw a warehouse party!…read more I've been to several different events held at this warehouse and each event has used the space in an interesting way that for their needs. From an intimate 7 person dinner party to a literary function with a stage and full house- this flex-space has functioned well and left people with lots of share-worthy moments. In terms of a venue there's the advantage of a small kitchen as well as storage space that is closed off from the main area. Additionally, there is a parking lot that services the warehouses and that is largely unused in the evening. I love the space and am always excited to attend events hosted there, if only just to see how they will arrange it and decorate it!

Does anyone know how to book this place? Looks really cool but can't find contact information…read moreanywhere.

William John Howey (January 19, 1876 - June 7, 1938) was an American real-estate developer, citrus…read moregrower, and Republican politician from Florida. He founded and served as mayor for the town of Howey-in-the-Hills, Florida where he developed and sold citrus groves, becoming one of Florida's greatest citrus developers. He was one of the first citrus growers to send fruit from Florida to England. In 1921 he opened Florida's first citrus juice plant. He ran for governor on the Republican ticket in 1928 and 1932. Mr. Howey's prominence led to many distinguished guests visiting the Howey mansion, These included Lord Bathhurst of England, H.B. McNeal, publisher of Golfer's Magazine, golf master Chick Evans, Kansas Governor Alfred Landon, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Phillip's of petroleum fame, and President Calvin Coolidge who was guest of honor at an all-male dinner party in February 1930. Mr. Howey's former home near Lake Wales, Florida became the site of Florida's Bok Tower at the Bok Tower Gardens. In 1925 Mr. Howey commissioned a 20 room mansion in the town he founded. The architect was Katherine Cotheal Budd. During WWI she designed temporary lodgings known as hostess homes for women who were visiting their husbands at military training camps. Budd is credited for creating 72 lodgings with a homelike atmosphere and the Howey House is one of a few existing examples of her work. The Howey Mansion was designed in the popular Mediterranean Revival style. The house is set back on a wide lawn with wrought iron gates and a long horseshoe drive. The entrance to the home features an elaborate, two story bas relief frontispiece .The massive front door and the woodwork on the first floor is made from peaky cypress. Leading to the second floor is a graceful curving stone stairway with a wrought iron banister. Other features of the home include three large fireplaces, a ballroom-size drawing room, enormous beamed ceilings, and a servant call-bell phone system. There is even a hidden passage behind a sliding bookshelf panel in the library. The original 15 acres grounds of the mansion were called The Park and included many botanical plants and shrubs. On March 6, 1927 The Park was the host site for an open air concert performed by the New York Civic Opera Company bringing the top opera singers of the day to the mansion for a concert for the community. The mansion was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Place on January 27, 1983. On April 12, 2017 it was listed for sale at $480,000. The new owners are Brad and Clay Cowherd, Orlando real estate investors who have made period-accurate restoration of the house. I visited the Howey Mansion for the Founders Day Festival. Admission for tours of the home was discounted to $10. The Howey Mansion is available for private rentals like weddings while historical tours are also available Monday through Friday at 11am. The Founder's Day event included a local market, food trucks, live music, and family activities. I enjoyed visiting the tents and touring the mansion including the hidden bar in the basement that was created during prohibition. Behind the mansion, is a trail through the woods that will take you to the Georgian marble mausoleum where the Howey family is interred including William J. Howey (1938), daughter, Lois Valerie Howey (1941), and Mary Hastings Howey (1981). This year Centennial Founder's Day Celebration, marked100 years since the town's founding in 1925.

What an incredible place! We really enjoyed the tour Fran and Mercy gave us. They were extremely…read moreknowledgeable about the property and you can tell they love what they do. The property itself is gorgeous. If you're looking for an event space, you're in luck they rent it out for weddings and other events.

Beautiful venue,well appointed in every way. Pristine clean, beautiful calming and serene…read moreatmosphere, ideal place for anniversaries or weddings. The staff is superb in assisting/executing finishing touches for the event you dream of.

This is an amazing piece of property. The venue is beautiful and well built, perfect for an event…read more I would ignore Ruth's comment below, she has tried to extort the owners venue with a horrible review or all her money back only to complain. There has been plenty of weddings and parties and never has anyone ever complained.

The Ranch Wedding for the night of my daughters wedding was more of a FLY ranch than a cattle…read moreranch! It could have been the change in weather or the leftover garbage from a previous event. No matter the cause the results were disgusting and dangerous to the health of our guests. The only assistance was to spray during the ceremony and it was not effective. The WEDDING CAKE COULD NOT be displayed, the bar was covered with nearly 100 flies at all times, chinaware and silverware could not be placed as the filthy flies that land on cow poop were on every table the entire evening. Not to mention there was not even a fan in the kitchen to force the flies out of where the FOOD was being plated. My advice is DO NOT BOOK THIS VENUE without fly swatters as wedding favors!

Rentable event venue in Spring Hill near the library. Quiet side road setting. Room is clean with…read morea side kitchen and bathrooms. Air conditioned event venue for our hot seasons.

Very nice and affordable venue. Management very flexible and works with you. Would book here againread more

4 Stars for location, location, location!…read more Eola House is a historic 1924 house-turned-rental space owned by the city, right by Lake Eola. It may seem like an odd sight in the middle of the park, but in fact it used to exist in a line of historic homes that were taken down for the park expansion. Now it sits alone, right off of the walking path surrounding the Lake. The home is lovely and features a sunroom, living room, parlor, outdoor terrace, upstairs area with a balcony, bridal changing room, and more. Recently I went for a lunch meeting in their upstairs space, the Summerlin Room ($75/hr rental with a 2 hr min). It was a lovely spot and fit our group of fifteen perfectly. I'll admit that I had been to the house once before to help with another event and the room wasn't set to the specifications agreed upon so we had to move and reset the chairs and tables right before the meeting. I remember the event organizer was quite annoyed... Hopefully it was a fluke! Side note- There is no elevator and the stairs are quite narrow. This is worth mentioning in case your event includes someone with mobility issues or who uses a wheelchair. As I was heading out I stopped in a room by the front and appreciated the array of pamphlets set up- ranging from history of the house to an Orlando biking map. There were also tourist pamphlets with the typical attractions (presumably for out of town guests of weddings of meetings). Overall, this is a beautiful meeting/event space that is priced reasonably and located in the heart of the city.

The Eola house was built in 1924 by George Marsh in the Mediterranean Revival style. It has a lot…read moreof beautiful details like twisted columns and a decorative quatrefoil window over the entry way. It is surrounded by lush landscaping and sits on the banks of Lake Eola. You really can't get a more picturesque spot than this. On the day we visited the flowers were blooming and swans wandered the grounds. Today the house is owned by the City of Orlando and they rent it for reasonable rates for private events like parties and weddings. A full listing of the prices can be found on their website. In addition the house has a welcome center and park offices. On the day I visited the house was closed and I could only peak through the windows. This looks like a fabulous venue for weddings and outdoor parties on the lawn.