I was fortunate enough to recently spend some time roaming around Florida with my kids and their families. Having all seven grandkids together guarantees I will have the best time—and so we did.
One day we visited The Casements, a lovely old home now redone as a Community Center in Ormand Beach, just north of Daytona, Florida.
Here is a description from the website:
The Casements, named for the large hand-cut casement windows that adorn the mansion, has been beautifully restored to function as the Cultural Center for the City of Ormond Beach, Florida. Set on the shore of the Halifax River, and just two blocks from the Atlantic Ocean, the late John D. Rockefeller’s winter home is known as “The Jewel of Ormond Beach.” John D. Rockefeller purchased it in 1918 and lived in the house during the winters until his death there at the age of ninety-seven.
You can see from these pictures that the entire house has been preserved or restored to a fabulous setting for all kinds of community activities—yoga, cooking, pilates, children’s movies, gallery exhibits and, what I’m sure would be my personal favorite, a six week course entitled The First of Rock ‘n’ Roll from 1955 to 1963. And here is a look at the grounds.
Here is my personal favorite, though illegal, picture.
My son and my daughter’s son put on quite a show in the ‘dance” room. We didn’t see the “no pictures please” sign until after we took this and numerous other goofy pictures. Honestly, isn’t that what vacations are for? And, yes guilt is why we made the large donation.
Terrie
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