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Tea at the Inn - Celebrate Women's Equality Day

An Afternoon of Tasseography at the Inn

Em'z on Fifth Fashion Show & Ladies Luncheon

Lakeside Inn Hosts the Mother/Daughter/Grandaughter Tea

Mixed Media Art Weekend at Lakeside Inn in Mount Dora

By Rori Paul of Rori Travels Florida


Amateur artists and those wishing to improve their knowledge of a medium often look for those rare opportunities to indulge in working side-by-side and with talented professionals. Mount Dora, home to the Spring Art Show and fall Craft Fair is known as an artist’s haven, where selling, sharing and showing their talents is well known and received. This month through the Mixed Media Art Retreat Weekend those lucky few in attendance will get to enjoy learning alongside talented artisans in a quaint and special little corner of Central Florida. (Click here for more...)

Mt. Dora May Be Close to Orlando, But the Difference is Miles Apart

A travel writers take on Mount Dora...

January 26th, 2011
 
By Kirby Collins

If you are in Orlando and looking for something completely different, Mt Dora is only 25 miles from Orlando straight up US 441. This cool little artsy community on Lake Dora is perfect for anybody who’s spent too much time at Central Florida theme parks. (More...)

Sweepstakes Winners & their Mount Dora experience.

I had the opportunity the other day to interview the winners of the Mount Dora Play, Shop, Dine & Stay Summer Sweepstakes via email and wanted to share their comments and experience with everyone. The getaway sweepstakes is a promotion sponsored by the Mount Dora Village Merchant's & Business Association, Inc. in conjuction with WhatToDoInMountDora.com in an effort to create awareness of our fabulous town as a destination.


Frank & Arlene Miracola from Northport, FL were the July sweepstakes winners chosen randomly from nearly 2000 email entries at that time, there are almost twice that many entries as of today. Frank & Arlene won a lodging, dining, shopping & activity spree in Mount Dora worth $600. I will share her comments as she provided them.

A big thanks to all of the participating merchants who have made this program a big success for Mount Dora. Some of you are well thought of as you will see from Arlene's comments. Congrats on receiving such a glowing report.







Dear Brian,

We are more then happy to reply about our wonderful "weekend" in Mt. Dora as the Getaway winners. We got to Mt Dora on Saturday and were greeted by our gracious and very accommodating hosts John and Arthur proprietors of the beautifully appointed Adora Inn. To say it was a serene and calming home is an understatement.

We left our bags and proceeded to Pure Aveda. The staff immediately had us defrazzled with their attention to our needs. We each had 1 hour massages( h e a v e n) What a way to start our weekend. We definitely will be booking another round when we return in December.

We wandered around our fave shops for a while and went down to Goblin Market to inquire about their menu and late dinner reservations. The hostess Diane was just so happy to hear we were the weekend winners and made our dinner plans for us. The dinner was above and beyond what we expected and we now have a new cocktail suggested by Diane " Ruby Red Grapefruit Martini" yum yum yum!!!

We then strolled over to the Frog and Monkey to listen to a great band and had a couple of Blue Moon drafts. The evening ended with a walk in the full moonlight back to Adora. We had the Tree House room with roman bath. We both slept like very sated, pampered and spoiled babies. Breakfast was superbly prepared the next morning by our hosts who made us feel like family. John and Arthur are truly genuine and unpretentious.

Sunday was shopping day and I think we hit every place in town. Wine from Maggies Attic, Coffee, candles and caviar from Dianes Tasteful Indulgences, Jewelry and candles from Emz on 5th. Lots of trinkets and gifts from Whispering Winds. We revisited One Flight Up and the best Cuban we ever ate at Chew Chew express. Every one of these aforementioned places were just so nice and happy to hear we were the weekend winners.

Of course we always visit Timeless Keepsakes and the owner there is a very nice woman and didn't have a problem when we asked if she participated in Dora dollars. We can't say enough about what a glorious time we had. We sincerely thank everyone for all the attention and good will we felt.

We love Mt Dora and can't wait to return to our favorite escape. We would like to make one suggestion, It would be really helpful if the winners were given a list of merchants who accept Dora Dollars with the packet. A few times it was embarrassing for us as some shop keepers didn't know or had to ask someone and it was a bit tense in a few situations. Otherwise IT WAS A WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE!!!

Thank you again,
Fondly.
Arlene + Frank Miracola
North Port Florida

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Health & Fitness Retreat -- The ultimate girlfriend getaway!

April 5 – October 5, 2009

4-Night Spa Package (Sunday through Thursday) - $799 plus tax, per person

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Average 5 Star Reviews for Tremain Street Cottages!

“Tremain street cottages a great place to stay”

CAM47FLORIDA

florida

Nov 20, 2008

We have stayed at The Tremain Street Cottages several times and had a great experience each time. We have found each room to be very charming, along with being neat, clean and very relaxing and within walking distance to all out needs. Thank you Brian and Rachelle for being such great hosts from the time we check in until the time we leave. We will definitely be back again.

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“Great Place and VERY helpful owner.”
ColoradoGalleryOwner

Georgetown, Colorado

Nov 19, 2008

0/1 found this review helpful

My mom and I stayed in The Nantucket in November and Loved it! Just a few blocks from all the restaurants and shops of quaint downtown Mt. Dora, the cottage was so comfortable and cute and well located that my mom decided she wanted to go back for several months in the winter. (We live in Colorado at 8600 ft. and mom has decided she's done with winters here :) ). We called the owner, Brian, right after our return and unfortunately he was already booked for part of the time she wanted to be there. So..., Brian spent 2 days looking for a Different place for her! How completely amazing that he would spend so much of his personal time looking for a place for us, when he knew he wouldn't be getting a booking from us. Far above the call of duty, if you ask me. While we were there, Brian recommended restaurants and gave directions whenever we needed. The cottages are located on a quiet residential street, and Brian lives just down the block. He's close enough if we needed anything, yet far enough that we really felt like we had our own little cottage. We asked for a tour of the other cottages (two buildings with an upstairs and downstairs cottage in each) and we could have been comfortable in any of them. Definitely a positive experience!

• This TripAdvisor Member:
  • Liked — Just loved the total experience.
  • Disliked — Nothing I can think of to complain about.

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Experience the Synergy

A new salon & spa has moved to town ... Synergy. Originally from Winter Park, Lisa & Stephan have brought their panache and style to the corner of 3rd and Donnelly in downtown Mount Dora. Very hip and modern with a full service salon and separate spa with a pedicure room and three massage rooms to fulfill all of your primping and pampering needs.

I tried their Dermalogica facial. I have no photographic evidence ... my policy is "no makeup, no photo." But, I was told later that I was "glowing." Glowing is good.

I was such relaxed putty afterwards that I don't remember much else. Except for their fabulous selection of complimentary teas and beverages and the inviting little piazza-style courtyard complete with cafe tables and a trickling fountain for lounging about and relaxing even more. I can't wait to get my tootsies prettied up and polished next week while mellowing out in their super massage chairs.

--Rachelle

A Little Pot of Tea

This afternoon I had the lovely opportunity to have tea with a good friend and her young daughter. It was a special occasion, because at only 2 1/2 years of age, this was Katie's first tea party. Only ... she opted for sweet lemonade. The gracious host at the Garden Gate served the chilled lemonade in a Peter Rabbit tea pot accompanied with a china cup and dainty doily.



The way Katie held her tea cup so carefully so as not to spill an ounce or drop the cup was absolutely precious. Good job, Mom, in raising a lady!

Jackie and I sipped on a refreshing raspberry and peach infused iced tea while catching up on life and nibbling on a healthy lunch.

The Garden Gate Tea Room is a special, whimsical place adorned with lace and flowers, doves in the garden and china cups and saucers. If you have time for more than lunch, you can make reservations for high tea which is a fancy treat. It's everything girlie and a fantastic place for any special occasion ... even just catching up with an old friend.

--Rachelle

"I'm a little teapot, short and stout. Here is my handle. Here is my spout. When I get all steamed up hear me shout, just tip me over and pour me out."