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Casa Feliz Historic Home Museum
656 N Park Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789, United States
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Iz
Review №1

We recently shot a wedding here and we were so impressed with the beauty of this venue! From the brick walls down to the cozy rooms, Casa Feliz was not only a joy to photograph in, but it felt like being home. Thank you all!

Jo
Review №2

Great place for a wedding. Great place for a photoshoot. Very near the shops, the Sunrail, and golf country club.

El
Review №3

Beautiful place to bring de family, live music every Sunday, its free but dont forget to bring a little for contribution, the house is well kept, Staff is knowledgeable and inviting.

Li
Review №4

Such a beautiful home. Went during the Sunday open house (12pm - 3pm) and it was so lovely. Live music, delicious cookies and refreshing lemon water for guests. The docent was super sweet and had great little tidbits of info to share. This was a fun and relaxing thing to do on a gorgeous Sunday afternoon. I imagine holding an event here must be very romantic.

Mo
Review №5

This is such a beautiful historical mansion right off Park Avenue in beautiful Winter Park. This building is rich in history and makes for a elegant venue for any wedding or private event. On Sundays they would have live music which is such a lovely afternoon out. Make sure to visit the Morse Museum while you’re in the area- and go for a boat ride as well:)

Ch
Review №6

Beautiful venue for Weddings and much more.I had the pleasure to work there several times as a photographer and the photos turn out so beautiful.

Ge
Review №7

Not open. But nice outside

Ru
Review №8

Photographed a wedding there for the first time in who knows how long. I cant recommend this place enough. A beautiful layout for amazing wedding photos. My wife and I had a great time with the Arthurs Catering staff. :Rudy & Marta Photography

Ra
Review №9

Beautifully restored historic home. Its in amazing shape considering it had been moved!

Bb
Review №10

The music was great by the performer he has a very soothing voice. Takes approximately 30 mins to tour the entire house.

St
Review №11

My husband and I frequently visit and eat on Park Avenue, but it wasnt until we were informed at the Winter Park Wedding Stroll that Park Avenue had a wedding venue to offer. Luckily, it was Sunday and Casa Feliz was open to the public, talk about finding a diamond in the rough. Both my husband and Is jaws dropped at the sight of this venue. The architecture absolutely shows in every room of this house, even the bathrooms are beautiful here. We were both so blessed this historical landmark doubled as a wedding venue. Our guests cannot stop talking about this place!!

Te
Review №12

Visited this morning and was amazed. The historian at the house, Liriam, walked me through and her knowledge of the house was amazing. Met Phil the caretaker and he also gave me info. Great visit. Thanks to the staff.

Eu
Review №13

Great place for vintage pictures!

Do
Review №14

Great venue, sweet historic home.I was the florist and Mother of the groom good timed

Lo
Review №15

La Casa, built in 1933 by architect James Gamble Rogers II. The original owner was Robert Bruce Barbour, who paid $28,000 to have it build on Lake Osceola. Today, is a museum, where couples reserve in advance for weddings. On most Sunday, from 12-3, musicians volunteer their time to play their instruments to entertain. There’s no charge, however, donations are encouraged. Children are welcome.

Ke
Review №16

I am getting married here in October!! Im super excited because Casa Feliz is such a GORGEOUS venue.Lori is AMAZING!!! Ive loved working with her so far and she has made this process so easy breezy If youre not planning on getting married here, swing by anyways. Its gorgeous to just walk through; located in a beautiful area.

Jo
Review №17

I visited this destination for wedding and it was absolutely beautiful. The Courtyard was stunning where the musician who played overhead. The inside made for an amazing dance Hall and photo booth. The outside was lovely for dining facility. If you were considering this to spot for wedding I would really recommend it as it was a hit for my friends.

Ru
Review №18

A pretty and peaceful place worth to visit. Parking is not as difficult as I imagine, just park at the street side and walk for a while, then you will see a whole different world in your eyes.

jo
Review №19

Beautifully restored historic home in Winter Park with unique history of being moved to be saved! We enjoyed lovely live music while listening to a docent explain its history. Plan around an hour to explore inside & enjoy the beautifully landscaped grounds. I found lots of videos on YouTube of weddings here

Fa
Review №20

They are great to work with!

Pa
Review №21

We must start with the fact that Casa Feliz is such a naturally beautiful and intimate venue. We worked side by side with Crystal and she was nothing but a pleasure to work with. She was very honest with all facets of the wedding planning. She was always available to answer any questions we had. It was awesome having her present on our day to ensure that all of the details went according to plan! Our guests are still telling us how beautiful and elegant our wedding was! They also haven’t stopped talking about how great the food was!!! Thank you Casa Feliz and Arthur’s Catering for a magical wedding!

Li
Review №22

Perfect place for any party. The staff were great, attention to detail...above & beyond. All the food was delicious.

Be
Review №23

Nice place very good for weddings or receptions

Su
Review №24

Absolutely beautiful venue and the food provided by Arthurs Catering is soooo yummy!

Ma
Review №25

Beautiful place with alot of love surrounding it!

Su
Review №26

Stunning historic home tucked away in Winter Park

Ja
Review №27

Gorgeous wedding venue! Staff is always amazing!

Er
Review №28

Wife loves this place. Check out their activities for Sundays. They typically have artist perform on Sundays.

Ch
Review №29

Attended a wedding here and it’s a truly charming very Winter Park place to host just such an event. The staff was great and on top of the food and beverages. The dinner was held outside in a patio area with a clear plastic tent above to protect us in case of bad weather. The bathroom featured gorgeous turquoise tiles and the cobblestones out front added to its historic vibe. Parking was a breeze and we all had a great time.

Ca
Review №30

The house looks pretty from the outside. Inside though, its very musty. When we asked to see the gardens, the docent told us there arent any gardens since they dont have a caretaker anymore. The reviews were pretty misleading for this place, and it wasnt worth driving on Highway 4 to see it.

Th
Review №31

Great we just poured concrete walk today and guess itll glow n the dark very nice

Tr
Review №32

Had my wedding Dec 30,18 90 people. Lori was awesome to work with. The food from Arthur’s was so Good. Even as the bride I wanted seconds. Amazing venue guests are still raving.

Ka
Review №33

My husband and I were originally planning to get married at Disney World, until I saw Casa Feliz. Casa Feliz has so much character, beauty and history. Not only do we love Casa Feliz, but our guests did, too. They are still commenting on how beautiful the venue was. Marie is amazing to work with, she is professional, genial, helpful and full of knowledge. Arthur’s, their exclusive caterer, is amazing as well. We wanted a vegetarian/vegan menu and it was incredible, even self-proclaimed “meat and potatoes” lovers enjoyed it. The best decision I made (besides my groom) was getting married at Casa Feliz!

Jo
Review №34

Charming historical property where we enjoyed our friends 50th anniversary gala. Beautiful and elegant.

Ru
Review №35

The staff was very friendly and the food was great.

Da
Review №36

This was the perfect venue for our wedding of around 70 people. Marie ( who works for Arthur’s Catering ) was amazing!!!!The location is in a very convenient area full of bars, coffee shops, restaurants, and hotels.The staff here was incredible. As the bride and groom you will be treated like royalty, and all of your guests will also feel special and cared for more than many places you could go to have a wedding. I highly recommend hosting your wedding here!!! We went to a dozen different potential venues. It even 3-4 of them across central Florida combined weren’t as beautiful and convenient as Casa Feliz.Our only complaint was our wedding day went WAY too fast!

Fa
Review №37

Beautiful historic home with great location surrounded with green lawn

Tr
Review №38

Beautiful historic home and garden.

Ma
Review №39

Cool museum and a beautiful home. The tour guide was extremely knowledgeable

Ez
Review №40

I had the honor to visit when the Dr. lived there in its original location late 70s, with my friend Jeff.Fabulous !!!

Ev
Review №41

Very pretty ...perfect for photos and events

su
Review №42

Cute little quiet place to visit for locals. Lots of history and great staff.

gr
Review №43

People keep reviewing this as an event venue, but first and foremost its a museum. The Spanish Renaissance-style farmhouse has Renaissance art and furniture from Spain inside. The furnishings arent from the original house, but if you look at the museums photographs of the place, the replacement furnishings are exactly the same as the old ones. There arent ropes in front of the furnishings, so dont bring kids who would be tempted to touch, sit, etc. The lack of ropes makes for great photos. Youll even want to take photos in the beautiful unisex bathrooms. The exterior looks like it would be Snow Whites cottage, only bigger. The house was originally further away, but was moved downtown. The museum has local news clips from the time, showing how it was moved. This is one of the best-if not the best-attractions in the Orlando area.

Cy
Review №44

Beautiful! Very picturesque!

Li
Review №45

We attended a wedding ceremony here and enjoyed everything!!

Te
Review №46

Beautiful place for a wedding venue.

Ma
Review №47

My husband and I had our wedding reception here in 2011, and it was perfect! Its a beautiful, cozy space for a smaller gathering. We had about 80 guests, any more and it would be too crowded. Love all the events they have throughout the year too. Weve made a Christmas tradition to go see Santa with the kids during the Christmas at the Casa event. Every year they improve it a little more and make it more efficient so the kids have something to do while waiting to meet Santa.

Fr
Review №48

Excellent historic site.

Gr
Review №49

Amazing wedding venue! If you are looking for a beautiful rustic look for your wedding in the heart of winter park this is it!

Iv
Review №50

I love the music and structure of the house

Ar
Review №51

Casa Feliz is Spanish for Happy House. Known as the Barbour Estate, architect James Gamble Rogers II designed the home for Massachusetts industrialist Robert Bruce Barbour in 1932. Rogers was given free rein to creat what he liked.. Barbour told Rogers to make it any way you like. If I dont like it, Ill sell it. so he designed it to look like an old farmhouse. Built on the shores of lake Osceola during the Great Depression, the house was designed in an Adalusian style at a cost of $28,000. To make the house looked weathered he used old roof tiles and created a crumbling archway on purpose. The result was a house that was beloved by the residents of Winter Park for the next 70 years.In 2000 a local doctor purchased the property and planned to tear down the house because it was too small for him. With the house in danger of demolition, the Winter Park community rallied together to save it. The fate of the house was so dire that wrecking balls had actually struck the corners of the house before demolition was halted. The house was moved from the lake to its present location 300 yards away on the Winter Park Golf Course. Copies of Rogers original drawings and interior photographs taken in the 1930s by Harold Haliday Costain were used to restore the house to how it looked in the 1930s.Today the house is a museum and is used as a wedding venue and for private events. You can tour the house for free as I did with my daughter on my most recent trip to Winter Park. The wood work inside the house is exquisite. Interesting to me was the fact that the house has a basement which is something you never see in Florida homes. The house is a treasure and thankfully it has been restored which was not the case for 15 percent of the other 129 historically significant buildings recognized the year Casa Feliz was saved. They have since been destroyed. As James Gamble Rogers II granddaughter Joy Wallace Dickinson has stated People like to be surrounded by the feeling of history. But they dont want to have to deal with small bathrooms. As real estate and developing pressure increase more homes will fall, ruining the character of what attracted people to the area in the first place.

Ga
Review №52

Nice house, but not much to do besides look around. The scenery is quite lovely otherwise

Ti
Review №53

Absolutely stunning place to visit. Beautiful venue selection with great location.

To
Review №54

A beautiful historical home right on the edge of winter park. They have performances on Sunday noon to 3pm.

Ho
Review №55

Beautiful historic home

Ch
Review №56

I visited on a Sunday while they had open house and live music. The guitarist chosen was very talented! Nice staff, a lovely house, and an interesting back story.

St
Review №57

Beautiful! What a wonderful asset for our city.

St
Review №58

Great place to get married

Ge
Review №59

All these years hearing about it, the move, the history, will with a couple of hours! Wonderful docents!

Ke
Review №60

Amazing Wedding at a Gorgeous Property.

Li
Review №61

This is a gorgeous venue.

Ta
Review №62

While working at Solutions Bridal I have partnered with Casa Feliz for events and photo shoots. They have also assisted many of my brides. They use one of the best caterers, Arthurs Catering. This venue is perfect for an outdoor - indoor option and ideal for someone that loves the vintage look. Every wedding photo I have ever seen from this venue is gorgeous!

Mi
Review №63

This place is great ! We had our daughters wedding here and loved it !

Ky
Review №64

The staff is super friendly, the layout is very good, and events here will be memorable because of the historic appearance. Id give it five stars except for a few minor issues that arent the venues fault: sparklers arent allowed and loud music cant be played outside, both of which are outlawed by the city of Winter Park. One other hiccup: the house sits against a golf course, and random people strolled by while we were taking wedding photos. Again, not the staffs fault.Our guest count of 45 fit snugly and perfectly into the outdoor courtyard.

Va
Review №65

Great place, they have room recitals every Sunday. Amazing that they moved the entire place in one piece!

Ma
Review №66

This is such a charming place, I love it. Come see it for yourself

Su
Review №67

This beautiful place is great for weddings and receptions. You can use your own favorite catering service and its quite a lovely, cozy and romantic venue for any occasion! We loved it!!

La
Review №68

Take a step back into the glory days of Winter Park architecture. This unique home will inspire you to learn more about the community. It serves as a testament to the value of historic preservation in giving us a sense of place. A great venue for arts and cultural performances, as well as private events.

La
Review №69

Gorgeous, elegant, intimate space!

Ma
Review №70

Excellent venue to listen to great music. Very vriendly relaxed setting. Grear opportunity to interact with artists/musicians.

Ge
Review №71

I am a musician and I play at Casa Feliz often. Its a marvelous place, very special and well worth a visit

ma
Review №72

They offer a delightful afternoon of musical entertainment on Sunday afternoons from noon to 3pm, complimentary. The events are terrific! I attend as often as my schedule allows. Thank you Casa Feliz!

Da
Review №73

Fantastic, thaks for wonderful time! !!!

Sa
Review №74

Casa Feliz is beautiful! Perfect for events of all kinds and sizes. The new director Chris Madrid French is my cousin and she is doing a great job with the place!!

Al
Review №75

EXELLENT, BEAUTIFUL PLACE

Fr
Review №76

Beautiful

Ma
Review №77

Very nice space for events

Di
Review №78

The hours are very limited. But the place is beautiful. The staff there is very knowledgeable about the place and can give you great information with whatever questions you have about it

Co
Review №79

Had my wedding here in 9/24/16 and I have nothing but extremely positive things. Everyone here in staff and with Arthurs Catering was fantastic. They were so friendly and attentive. If there was a hiccup, it was too minor to complain about. Thank you so much

Ro
Review №80

Really nice facility. Attended talk by Master Storyteller Timothy Brian Totten and was very pleased.

Aa
Review №81

We attended a wedding here and it was absolutely beautiful

Pa
Review №82

Great venue for a wedding this weekend. Staff is excellent, food was good and the atmosphere is cozy and warm.

Ch
Review №83

I had no idea an old house in Winter Park could be so nice, staff was great

Ch
Review №84

Attended a recent wedding for my niece. Great location beautiful home.

RE
Review №85

Nice place but poor attention

AD
Review №86

One of Winter parks Mediterranean treshers great wedding venue !

Ki
Review №87

I like visiting this historical landmark on a Sunday and enjoyed the music, grounds, and architecture.

Ki
Review №88

I just attended the most beautiful wedding here and it is definitely a perfect place to host a formal event

Mi
Review №89

If you ever get the opportunity to take a tour of this home, do it. It is beautiful inside and outside!

Ju
Review №90

Beautiful place exelent music on Sunday s

Mi
Review №91

Beautiful home and the music was great

Tu
Review №92

Beautiful historic home. We came across this yesterday while at a car show. Very beautiful.

Da
Review №93

Came here for a wedding and it was gorgeous!! Not a spot that isnt picture perfect.

Jo
Review №94

Maybe okay if you are a nothern tourist wannabe. Nice golf course.

Ro
Review №95

Where to see and be seen at exclusive events. Charming venue, well located.

Ru
Review №96

Great old architecture.

Ro
Review №97

Went for a wedding. Great location and the staff was wonderful.

Jo
Review №98

A Spanish style farm house saved by the local community.

Ji
Review №99

This is a very photographic place.

Je
Review №100

Historic. Cute. Not modern.

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  • Address:656 N Park Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789, United States
  • Site:http://casafeliz.us/
  • Phone:+1 407-628-8200
Categories
  • Tourist attraction
  • Historical landmark
Working hours
  • Monday:10am–12pm
  • Tuesday:Closed
  • Wednesday:10am–12pm
  • Thursday:Closed
  • Friday:Closed
  • Saturday:12–3pm
  • Sunday:Closed
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
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