Explore DeBary Hall Historic Site during holiday evenings when candlelight will fill the 19th century mansion with a warm glow, accentuating its historic treasures and Christmas decorations. Refreshments will be served. Advance tickets must be purchased; admission is $10. Tickets are non-refundable. Call 386-668-3840 or email lperez@volusia.org to reserve your tickets.
Join the master gardeners for a festive presentation on what you can do with your plants after the holidays.
Experience the elegance of a traditional Victorian tea with samplings, etiquette lessons, and house tour. Guests may sample two teas as hostesses dressed in Victorian clothing describe the history of tea and offer instruction on tea etiquette. All of this while enjoying holiday décor at DeBary Hall. Seating is limited, and tickets must be purchased by Saturday, Dec. 8. The cost is $20 per person. Tickets are non-refundable. Call 386-668-3840 or email lperez@volusia.org to reserve your tickets.
Enjoy a live demonstration with hand tools and lathes. Watch the Woodturners of Polk County create one-of-a-kind wonderful woodworks of art for The Shop at Bok.
Experience the elegance of a traditional Victorian tea with samplings, etiquette lessons, and house tour. Guests may sample two teas as hostesses dressed in Victorian clothing describe the history of tea and offer instruction on tea etiquette. All of this while enjoying holiday décor at DeBary Hall. Seating is limited, and tickets must be purchased by Saturday, Dec. 8. The cost is $20 per person. Tickets are non-refundable. Call 386-668-3840 or email lperez@volusia.org to reserve your tickets.
Join Master Naturalist Joan Ferrell as she talks about a variety of wildlife in Florida and how to identify their tracks. This presentation is part of the free Lemonade Lectures series sponsored by Volusia County. Light refreshments and lemonade will be served.
Drop by the Hammock Hollow Ramble Barn with your children to make an all-natural, decorative ornament to take home. Wednesday, December 20 and Saturday, December 23 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Free for members, $17 for non-members, $10 children (6-17)
Featuring The Byrne Bros., Ben Pugh and Geert D'hollander Thursday, December 21 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Free for members, $17 for non-members, $10 children (6-17) BRING YOUR CHAIRS AND BLANKETS Celebrate the longest night of the year with incredible Celtic music on the Oval Lawn by The Byrne Bros. (5 p.m. - 7 p.m.). Then follow bagpiper Ben Pugh to The Singing Tower for a special moonlight carillon concert with Carillonneur Geert D'hollander featuring sacred hymns and more (7:30...
Friday, December 22 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Free for members, $17 for non-members, $10 children (6-17) Join us in the Hammock Hollow Ramble Barn for a sensory experience where your little ones can create an herbal sachet for themselves or as a gift for someone else.
Saturday, December 23 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. $65 for members, $75 non-members Create a charcuterie board for your holiday festivities! Get ready to indulge in a hands-on experience where you’ll learn the art of creating beautiful and delicious charcuterie boards. Learn about pairing different flavors, textures, and colors to create an unforgettable culinary masterpiece. Your ticket includes all materials and food to build your charcuterie board and 2 different cheese tastings.
January 5 & 6, 2024 Wyndham Orlando Resort & Conference Center / Celebration In 2024, Orlando Distaff Day will celebrate its 20th Anniversary at the same location as our 2023 event. We hope to see you there! Room Booking Details Need to know more before you book? Discounted Rates $119 / night room rate (plus tax) $10 / night resort fee (the booking link shows $30 / night resort fee, but you will actually be charged $10) Stay Longer The...
Join me as I share the book THE TREASURE TRUNK. I will be reading aloud and we will also project the book on the wall behind me! After we read we will practice our own calligraphy and make a bookmark that you can take home with you! Before we get started will share with you all of the secret compartments of my old-fashioned lap desk. It is filled with old time things that people of yesterday-year used to write letters!...