St. Augustine Guest Houses

NIGHTS OF LIGHTS WINE AND CARRIAGE RIDES (PRIVATE)
2019-12-11 18:00 - 21:00, 2019-12-10 18:00 - 21:00, 2019-12-09 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | The TastingTours, 24 Cathedral Place, Suite 401, St. Augustine, 32084
PRIVATE RIDES
Private carriage for TWO with wine and souvenir glasses. Enjoy a romantic ride on your own or share a private ride with two additional friends
​(can accommodate up to 4 guests).
Approximately 45 minutes.​
Ride Includes:
~ VIP Boarding
~ Complimentary bottle of wine
~ Millions of dazzling lights and numerous holiday displays
~ Souvenir wine glass ​
Age Recommendation: 21+ years
​(must show ID to consume alcoholic beverages)
Price: $169 couple ride
(additional guests $40 per person – additional wine and glasses included)​​

“Agents in Action” Fall Mid-Week Camp
2019-12-11 18:00 - 19:30 | Shores United Methodist Church, 724 Shores Boulevard, St. Augustine, FL, 32086, United States
The children’s Exploring LIFE Program of Shores United Methodist Church is offering a new fall camp “Agents in Action.” An exciting Mid-week adventure in discovering what it means to live courageously every day as God’s Disciple! Children are introduced to 13 daily missions for God as his special agents.
Each Wednesday from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Christian Education Building, your child is invited to a time of Bible Stories, Games Galore, Crafts, Creative Art, Missions and more! Children will enjoy an evening meal of pizza, fruit, dessert and drinks. Plan now to have your child join “Agents in Action.” The program is for children in Pre-K4 to 6th grade and begins Wednesday, September 4. For more information, call the church office at (904)797-4416 or visit our website www.shoresumc.org. Shores United Methodist Church is located at 724 Shores Blvd, between the Shores Golf Course and Hartley Elementary.

St. Johns County Fire Rescue Master Plan: Public Meetings
2019-12-11 18:00 | St. Augustine Fire Department, 101 Malaga Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
St. Johns County Fire Rescue is working to develop a master plan regarding the future growth of the department including future fire station locations, staffing allocations, funding and equipment needs.
Public participation during this planning process is greatly appreciated for a plan that is well-received so the Fire Rescue will be hosting two public meetings to gain feedback regarding priorities and expectations moving forward.
The meetings should last no more than two hours and light refreshments will be provided. Attendees will be asked to complete a brief questionnaire, and the facilitator will encourage open discussion to better understand the community’s views on Fire Rescue planning, services, staffing, response times, and cost.

Sunset Moonrise Tour
2019-12-11 17:00 | St. Augustine Lighthouse, 81 Lighthouse Ave, St. Augustine
Once a month, the St. Augustine Lighthouse offers a Sunset Moonrise tour for visitors to enjoy a spectacular view of the nation’s oldest city, enhanced by the sun setting the west behind the city and the moon rising over the Atlantic.
Participants are treated to a complimentary champagne toast provided by San Sebastian Winery and delicious hors d’ oeuvres provided by The Reef Restaurant.
Click here for the complete list of dates and times.
Click here for more information about the tour. To make a reservation, call (904) 829-0745 or click here.
Admission to this event is $30 per person, which includes the champagne toast and hors d’oeuvres.

World Golf Village Night Market
2019-12-11 16:00 - 19:00 | World Golf Hall of Fame, One World Golf Place, St. Augustine
On the second Wednesday of each month, World Golf Hall of Fame holds a night market from 4-7pm.
The market offers farm fresh produce, homemade and handmade products of all kinds, and food and beverage trucks. It also features a bounce house for the kids.
Admission to this event is free.

Nights of Lights on Board Schooner Freedom
2019-12-11 16:00 - 18:30, 2019-12-10 16:00 - 18:30, 2019-12-09 16:00 - 18:30 | Schooner Freedom, 111 Avenida Menendez Slip 86, St. Augustine
Departure: 4:15 pm
Duration: 2 hours
Rate: $55 Per Person
** CALL (904)-810-1010 TO MAKE RESERVATIONS **
Enjoy the sunset and then a beautiful moonrise over the perfectly lit historic downtown St. Augustine. Our most popular sail is the perfect addition to your holiday fun and a way to enjoy time with your loved ones and get into the holiday spirit. As the twinkling lights glow over the sunsetting sky, this evening sail with white canvas overhead, dolphins playing in the sea, and gulls flying overhead, is surely an evening to not be forgotten.
Reservations are highly recommended.
Includes complimentary soda, water, beer, wine, and hot chocolate. Blankets provided for chillier evenings, but be sure to dress warm!
Based on availability
Receive $5 off per person when you pay by cash
All rates are subject to 6.5% Florida State Sales Tax

Tiny Town: St. Augustine Holiday Village
2019-12-11 12:00 - 16:00, 2019-12-10 12:00 - 16:00, 2019-12-09 12:00 - 16:00 | St. Augustine Art Association, 22 Marine Street, St. Augustine, 32084
For over 20 years artist and woodworker Lenny Ruel has been hand-crafting scaled replicas of St. Augustine’s historic buildings and monuments. His enchanting “Tiny Town: St. Augustine” display at the St. Augustine Art Association is a local holiday favorite, and every year Lenny adds something new to the village of over 50 iconic replicas that include the Lightner Museum, Cathedral Basilica, Castillo de San Marcos, and Treasury. “Tiny Town” is a must-see for the whole family!
TINY TOWN: ST. AUGUSTINE HOLIDAY VILLAGE at the St. Augustine Art Association – 22 Marine St., St. Augustine, FL 32084
Gallery Hours: Tue-Sat | 12-4pm | Sun | 2-5pm | Closed on Mondays and Holidays | FREE ADMISSION

Sculptor Ron Vellucci at Butterfield Garage Gallery
2019-12-11 11:00 - 17:00, 2019-12-10 11:00 - 17:00, 2019-12-09 11:00 - 17:00 | Butterfield Garage Art Gallery, 137 King Street, St. Augustine FL, 32084
An Artist Talk will be First Friday December 6, at 6pm. Ron’s enigmatic themes beg for explanations. It will be a treat to hear him describe the inspirations and process.
Working in wood, stone, metal and other natural materials, Ron creates beautifully executed, multi textured works of art that almost defy explanation. His highly conceptual work, combined with meticulous craftsmanship, commands attention. The viewer gradually sees beyond the surface beauty into the unexpected mystery of each piece. In Ron’s words, “My work celebrates the journey of the creative process, born from conceptual images, inspired by my imagination, and realized using the tactile, organic attraction natural materials. Throughout this process there is a continuing dialogue that takes place between the materials and the design, as well as a commitment to enduring craftsmanship. The process involves creating a fluid vocabulary, through a language of materials. The finished work offers the viewer my visual message, constructed from layers of tactile materials and subtle details.”
He often uses a variety of materials: metal, stone, fossils, found objects, light or digital imagery – but wood and metal are often the primary materials. Deciding what palette of woods to use, the grain direction and figure, subtle changes in natural coloration, decisions on relief relationships, overlays or inlays, contrasts in texture, color, or material, subtle or dramatic detailing… are just some of the decisions that take place throughout his creative process. These materials are merged seamlessly into a finely crafted final piece of work. It is through these sensitive relationships, conversations, and skillful executions that each piece is born. The closer you look at Ron’s wall sculptures, the more you will hear that “language of materials.”
Ron began creating these multi-material sculptures in the mid 70’s and quickly caught the attention of the art world. Numerous shows, exhibitions and commissions followed. He has been awarded grants to produce art in public places, and had his work published in several art magazines. After living in Texas and then Maine, Ron and his family moved to St. Augustine in 2004. His work has been shown in The Cultural Center of Ponte Vedra Beach, the St. Augustine Art Association, and can be viewed every day at Butterfield Garage Gallery.

Wednesday Pier Farmers Market
2019-12-11 08:00 - 12:00 | St. Augustine Beach Pier, 350 A1A Beach Blvd, St. Augustine Beach, 32085
The market is a destination, a place that serves as a setting for the community and visitors to the area to gather and learn something new from a farmer, grower, producer or local artist. To build a community where we work and live. We support local economy, increase market opportunities for farmers and small businesses, and provides access to an assortment of local and regional sourced products.

Nights of Pints
2019-12-11, 2019-12-11 - 2020-02-22, 2019-12-10, 2019-12-10 - 2020-02-21, 2019-12-09, 2019-12-09 - 2020-02-20
Get ready St. Augustine, because this year, local breweries around town are offering special deals during Nights of Lights! Those who attend will be able to enjoy a seasonal pint on the house from one of the four participating breweries around town.
Breweries that are participating are Ancient City Brewing, Bog Brewing Company, Dog Rose Brewing, and Old Coast Ales.
For a $30 fee, participants will receive an event T-shirt as well as a passport granting them access to a free pint at any of the four local breweries listed above at any time during the Nights of Lights event.
The proceeds from this year’s event will benefit the H.A.W.K.E. Wildlife local charity, a nonprofit organization that works to rehabilitate injured and orphaned wild birds, mammals, and reptiles, as well as endangered species.

A Peter White Christmas with Euge Groove, Vincent Ingala, and Lindsey Webster
2019-12-10 20:00 | Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A North, Ponte Vedra, 32082
Make your list and check it twice! This holiday concert is more than just nice! The Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, in partnership with the Florida Theatre, is putting on their annual presentation of “A Peter White Christmas,” starring smooth jazz guitarist Peter White, saxophonist Euge Groove, multi-instrumentalist Vincent Ingala, and vocalist Lindsey Webster. Contemporary jazz lovers eagerly await this annual fun-filled concert, which has packed fans into halls and arenas coast-to-coast year after year.
Admission:
$110.00 – Rows A through B
$79.50 – Rows C through R
$59.50 – All Remaining Rows
Doors open at 7pm, the show starts at 8pm.

Old Town Trolley Nights of Lights Trolley Tours
2019-12-10 18:00 - 21:00, 2019-12-09 18:00 - 21:00, 2019-12-08 18:00 - 21:00 | Visitor Information Center, 10 West Castillo Drive, St Augustine, 32084
he holidays are popular for enjoying time-honored traditions like gift-giving, bonding with family, and decorating your home in the spirit of the season. Here in America’s Oldest City, we take the latter to a whole different level. Inspired by an ancient holiday practice brought here by the Spanish of displaying lit candles on window sills, The Annual Nights of Lights is set to brighten up the holidays in The Ancient City once again! To experience the glow of the season and the more than 3 million lights adorning every corner of the city’s historic district, take a ride on Old Town Trolley’s Nights of Lights Tour!

NIGHTS OF LIGHTS WINE AND CARRIAGE RIDES (GROUP)
2019-12-10 18:00 - 21:00, 2019-12-09 18:00 - 21:00 | The TastingTours, 24 Cathedral Place, Suite 401, St. Augustine, 32084
GROUP CARRIAGE RIDES
Group rides can accommodate up to 12 guests – with wine and souvenir glasses. MAY be driven by Santa himself! Bring your friends…
​or make new ones! Join us for the SOCIAL event of the season! Approximately 45 minutes.
Ride Includes:
​~ VIP Boarding
~ Complimentary bottle of wine
~ Millions of dazzling lights and numerous holiday displays
~ Souvenir wine glass
Age Recommendation: 21+ years
​(must show ID to consume alcoholic beverages)
​Price: $49 – $59 per person
(6 person minimum to depart. Does NOT have to be within the same party/booking)

St. Johns County Fire Rescue Master Plan: Public Meetings
2019-12-10 18:00 | Nocatee Crosswater Hall, 245 Nocatee Center Way, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, 32081, United States
