St. Augustine Guest Houses

Improv Basics: a 6-week class for grown-ups
2021-03-29 18:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Now & Zen Yoga Studio, 224 San Marco Avenue, St. Augustine, 32084, United States
Throughout this 6-week introduction class, students will explore the basic concepts of improvisation in a warm, safe and supportive environment. The class is designed to build self-confidence and explore creativity using the fundamentals of improvisation. Designed for both actors and non-actors, it will expose students to:
* Being – and reacting – in the moment.
* Accepting and building on offers from classmates.
* Embracing – and using – failure.
* Co-creating and collaborating with classmates.
* Practicing communications skills such as active listening & giving/taking focus.
* Thriving in an unscripted environment.
* Being resilient when it’s easier to quit.
Students leaving this course will have a working understanding of the basic fundamentals of improvisational theater as well as an increased appreciation, and comfort, with being on stage – and in life – without a script.
Start Date: Monday, March 29
End Date: Monday, May 3
All classes are 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. at Now + Zen Studio.
Early Bird Registration available through March 22: $155
Regular Registration available March 23 – 29: $175
Studio COVID safety protocols are available at https://www.nowzenstudio.com/policies. Tuition includes a face shield.
For more information about improv events, classes and shows in St. Augustine, please visit www.adventure-project.com

Free Virtual Diabetes Empowerment Education Program!
2021-03-30 13:00 - 15:00, 2021-04-06 13:00 - 15:00 | online
Free Virtual Diabetes Empowerment Education Program!
Have fun while learning how to manage diabetes and prevent complications.
Location: Online Live Webinar (Connect using a computer or tablet – must have a video camera)
When: Tuesdays, March 30 – May 4, 2021 from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
For people 60 years and up.
Registration: Please call, Northeast Florida AHEC at (904) 482-0189 or (877) 784-8486
Sponsored by NEFAHEC, ElderSource and the State of Florida, Department of Elder Affairs. Northeast Florida Area Health Education Center (NEFAHEC) a non-profit organization, works in partnership with ElderSource to improve the health and well-being of adults ages 60 and over. The programs listed are offered at no charge. The service area includes Baker, Clay, Duval, Flagler, Nassau, St. Johns, and Volusia Counties.

Wednesday St. Augustine Beach Pier Farmers Market
2021-03-31 08:00 - 12:00, 2021-04-07 08:00 - 12:00 | St Johns County Ocean Pier, 350 A1A Beach Blvd, St. Augustine Beach
Every Wednesday, from 8am-noon, enjoy fresh food, live music, craft shopping & fun at the Wednesday St. Augustine Beach Pier Farmers Market.
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. They support local economy, increase market opportunities for farmers and small businesses, and provide access to an assortment of local and regional sourced products.

Exploring the Life of Birds
2021-03-31 18:00 - 21:00 | Solomon Calhoun Center, 1300 Duval Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
Join Park Naturalist Ayolane Halusky and explore the fascinating world of birds indigenous to Northeast Florida. Both in the classroom and in the field, this program is open to adults ages 18 and older.
For more information, email ahalusky@sjcfl.us or call 904-209-0333

Thursday Golf Clinics at St. Johns Golf Club
2021-04-01 09:00 - 10:00, 2021-04-05 09:00 - 10:00, 2021-04-08 09:00 - 10:00 | St. Johns Golf Club, 4900 Cypress Lakes Blvd., Elkton, FL, United States
Join Bea Mauricio for an exclusive Ladies Only Clinic with a special focus each week from 9-10 a.m. at St. Johns Golf Club. Learn top tips from the pros to drastically improve your scores, identify the most common faults seen on the course and work on the best fixes for them. From beginner to seasoned veteran, all skill levels are welcome. The cost is $15 per person (cash or check preferred). To register, contact Bea Mauricio at bmauricio@sjcfl.us or call the pro shop at 904-209-0350. 4900 Cypress Links Blvd., Elkton

Hop into Fun Easter Special at Jacksonville Ice & Sportsplex
2021-04-01 10:00 - 2021-04-04 15:00 | Jacksonville Ice & Sportsplex, 3605 Phillips Hwy, Jacksonville, FL, 32207
Kids ages 10 and under get a FREE Easter Goodie Bag when they attend one of the Public Ice Skating Sessions listed below! Sessions are just $11 per person + $4 skate rental.
Thursday, April 1 from 10am-Noon
Friday, April 2 from 10am-Noon
Saturday, April 3 from Noon-4pm
Sunday, April 4 from Noon-3pm

Toddler Story Time at the Main Library
2021-04-01 11:00 - 12:00, 2021-04-08 11:00 - 12:00 | Main Library, 1960 N. Ponce de Leon Blvd, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
Let your littles explore the library and be captivated by creative storytelling. Toddler storytime is held in the large meeting room at Main Library. Join Mr. Andy and Mrs. Marcia for singing, dancing and great stories. Toddler storytime is aimed at children ages 1-3, but all are welcome to come and join in the fun. Free.
Every Thursday, 11am, 11:30am

Healthy Eating Every Day Program
2021-04-01 13:00 - 15:00, 2021-04-08 13:00 - 15:00 | online
Join the free Healthy Eating Every Day Program to learn the right balance of foods for optimal health!
Location: Online Live Webinar or by Phone (Connect using a computer, tablet, or telephone)
When: Thursdays, April 1 – July 1, 2021 from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
For people 60 years and up.
Registration: Please call, Northeast Florida AHEC at (904) 482-0189 or (877) 784-8486
Sponsored by NEFAHEC, ElderSource and the State of Florida, Department of Elder Affairs. Northeast Florida Area Health Education Center (NEFAHEC) a non-profit organization, works in partnership with ElderSource to improve the health and well-being of adults ages 60 and over. The programs listed are offered at no charge. The service area includes Baker, Clay, Duval, Flagler, Nassau, St. Johns, and Volusia Counties.

Coconut Barrel Farmers Market
2021-04-01 16:00 - 19:00, 2021-04-08 16:00 - 19:00 | Coconut Barrel, 3175 US Hwy 1 S, Saint Augustine, FL, 32086, United States
From 4-7 p.m. every Thursday come enjoy fresh food, live music, craft shopping & fun at the Coconut Barrel Artisan Market. 3175 U.S. Highway 1 South, St. Augustine www.coconutbarrel.com/pages/farmers-market

Tebault Bridal One Year Celebration
2021-04-01 17:00 - 20:00 | Tebault Bridal, 1590 Arapaho Ave, Saint Augustine, 32080
As a premier wedding destination, St. Augustine attracts over 3,000 brides each year. Many spend countless hours planning and meeting prospective vendors while in the Nation’s Oldest City, however one important piece of the wedding puzzle was missing – that is, until Tebault Bridal opened its doors in April of 2020.
On April 1st, Tebault will host a public celebration within its beautiful waterfront space to commemorate successfully operating in St. Augustine for one year. The celebration will take place from 5-8 p.m., and will feature vendors such as Mimosas Braid Bar, STA Events, Chic Booth, Perfect Pour, balloon installations from Old City Occasions, desserts by Sweet Weddings and a variety of giveaways and prizes from local businesses. The celebration is open to the public, and brides and wedding vendors are encouraged to attend.
Each attendee will receive a ticket to win a giveaway basket, and will have the opportunity to purchase additional raffle tickets for $1 or through bringing in items for donation, such as a pet toy, blanket, or pet food. All proceeds raised will be donated to a local animal charity.
Offering a local, luxury boutique wedding dress experience in the heart of St. Augustine, Tebault Bridal is the brainchild of local resident Kristen Tebault. When she was planning her own wedding, she noticed a need for a bridal boutique in her hometown that could serve both local, regional and destination brides alike.
“It was always in the back of my mind that I wanted to have a boutique of some sort, but it was through our wedding experience that I became obsessed with the bridal industry,” Tebault said.
After eight years as a small animal veterinarian – the most recent within an emergency animal hospital setting – Tebault needed a change. Though her prior work was rewarding, the high-stress and many times heart-breaking aspects of her job began taking its toll. After saying “I do”, a new opportunity presented itself. She began conducting market research and meeting bridal shop owners throughout the U.S., and developed a keen eye for exactly what she wanted to offer St. Augustine brides.
“I want walking into the boutique to be a first-class experience, whether you are buying a $1,000 dress or a $10,000 dress,” Tebault said. “It’s important to create that special experience. It’s not just shopping for a dress – it’s a moment in your life that you want to do over and over.”
Tebault Bridal envelops a classic, timeless elegance with a modern twist, welcoming patrons in hues of pink and gold. The sparkle of chandeliers compliment bubbly toasts poured once a bride has found “the one.” But the real diamond is the personal experience Tebault gives to every bride before they even walk into the door. Tebault says she envisions every visit to be special and unique, starting with communication over the phone before the appointment to get to know each bride on a personal level.
“I want to create an unforgettable experience,” Tebault said.
Within the first year of being open, Tebault Bridal has been awarded both “Best of the Knot” and a Couples’ Choice Award by Wedding Wire. Accessibility for brides of all budgets is a key factor of Tebault Bridal, as well as high-quality service and products offered. A variety of brands are available within the showroom, including Justin Alexander and their subsets, Maddie Lane, Modeca and more. Veils, jewelry, hair pieces, belts and sashes are also available. Located down 1590 Arapaho Ave off US1, Tebault Bridal additionally offers unparalleled views of the coastal St. Augustine marsh that can be viewed through large windows within the bridal suites.
For more information about the One-Year Celebration or Tebault Bridal, contact Kristen Tebault at kristen@tebaultbridal.com. The event is open to the public.

Coconut Barrel Farmer’s Market
2021-04-01 17:00 - 20:00 | Coconut Barrel, 3175 US Hwy 1 S, Saint Augustine, FL, 32086, United States
Every Thursday Evening from 5-8 pm. Enjoy Food, Music, Shopping & Fun! The Artisan Market will also have extended hours. Come join the fun! See you at The Barrel!

First Friday Garden Walk
2021-04-02 10:00 | Washington Oaks Garden State Park, 6400 N Oceanshore Blvd.,, FL
On the first Friday of each month, Washington Oaks Gardens State Park hosts a Garden Walk beginning at 10 a.m. The 45-minute walk is led by a park ranger and will educate guests on the history and variety of the beautiful formal gardens nestled within the maritime hammock of the park.
Fees for the event are listed below:
$5 per vehicle with up to eight people, $4 for a single-occupant vehicle, and $2 for pedestrians/bicyclists.

First Friday Art Walk featuring Jacko Vassilev
2021-04-02 10:00 - 20:00 | Lost Art Gallery, C-1, 210 St George Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
Join us for our Jacko Vassilev First Friday Art Walk Exposition featuring his iconic Bulgarian photography from the Soviet era. Jacko will be joining us for the night from 5-8 pm to speak about his experiences and show us the world through his lens.

Painter Martha Ferguson is Butterfield Gallery’s featured artist in April
2021-04-02 11:00 - 2021-04-30 17:00 | Butterfield Garage Art Gallery, 137 King Street, St. Augustine FL, 32084
Martha’s Her well loved interpretations of St. Augustine are awash with light and color. Martha will be in the gallery from 11am-6pm on First Friday, April 2, to talk about her work and painting style.
Martha’s style is impressionistic and she paint primarily in oil and watercolor. She loves to paint old gritty towns, capturing the feel of the area and the locals that walk the quaint streets, and is drawn to architecture and the way the light comes through the subject. “I want my paintings to be more than a likeness but an experience or a nostalgic feel. I can walk by the same scene many times and then all of a sudden there is a moment that tells a story. That’s what I seek to capture, that’s when the painting is successful. Painting is a journey that provides me with a determination to learn, create and master my technique, while keeping my own sense of style.”
Over the last few years Martha has become passionate about plein air painting. You may have spotted her around town, with brush and paints in hand. She works on small studies out in the open air, many of which later become larger paintings that she paints in the studio. Examples of both are displayed in the gallery. Her paintings regularly win local and national awards, (In 2020 alone she won five), and Martha’s paintings of old town St. Augustine have become popular collector pieces for visitors and locals alike.
Martha Ferguson holds a BA Fine in Art from Flagler College and in addition, studied watercolor and print making at the University of Charleston and continued studies at The Art Student League of New York and various master artists workshops. She credits Emmet Fritz, a local painting legend whom she often encountered painting the scenes of St. Augustine during her college years at Flagler. It was in those days she fell in love with painting.
Martha has crafted a distinct style of painting that is instantly recognizable, and seem to dance with a liveliness you must see to appreciate.

The Hot Plate’s Easter Egg Palooza
2021-04-02 14:00 - 16:00 | St. Augustine Fish House & Oyster Company, 160 Nix Boat Yard Rd, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
Bring the kids and celebrate Easter at The Hot Plate’s Easter Egg Palooza. This is a free community event hosted by Tyrone Bennett and St. Augustine Fish House & Oyster Company featuring an easter egg hunt, free candy, an easter bunny, face painting, live music and free ice cream from Ben & Jerry’s.
Stop by or contact Tyrone at (386)682-0245 or Melina at (904)829-6113 for details.

Inaugural Lightner Local Exhibition Presents Antwan Ramar: Contemporary Impressions
2021-04-02 17:00 - 20:00
The inaugural Lightner Local exhibition presents Antwan Ramar: Contemporary Impressions. In his work, Ramar brings a contemporary vision to landscape painting while embracing historic traditions and techniques. Presenting his plein air studies alongside larger studio works, Ramar’s exhibition at the Lightner explores his process of art making from field study to final painting.
Antwan Ramar: Contemporary Impressions will be on display from April 2, 2021 – May 23, 2021 in the Lightner Museum’s East Room Gallery above the historic swimming pool. The exhibition will open on Friday, April 2nd during St. Augustine’s First Friday Art Walk from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Guests should enter through the Granada St. door of the Café Alcazar. Masks are required.
Originally from rural Wisconsin, Antwan Ramar has always been inspired by nature’s beauty. Ramar studied art in Southern California, in some of the finest ateliers under teachers with extensive experience in their fields. In that time, his curricular focus was on conceptual art. Learning the fundamentals of drawing and painting gave him the tools to take his art in any direction. Today Ramar is a full-time painter, splitting his time between painting in his studio, teaching classes and participating in plein air events around the country. He loves to travel and paint but spends most of his time in sunny Orlando, Florida. Of his work Ramar states, “My paintings tell stories through the ephemeral mood of natural light. I look for the subtle poetry of each subject, trying to paint the “adjective” and not the “noun” of the scene.”
For more information about upcoming programming and exhibitions visit lightnermuseum.org or call 904.824.2874.

National Poetry Month at First Friday Art Walk
2021-04-02 17:00 - 21:00 | Art Studio of St. Augustine Beach, 370A A1A Beach Boulevard, St. Augustine Beach, FL, 32080, United States
Friday, April 2nd National Poetry Month at First Friday Art Walk. Meet local poets and browse an old-fashioned book fair featuring local authors. Enjoy poetry writing activities with Ancient City Poets and the St. Johns Cultural Council during April’s ArtWalk. From 5 pm to 8 pm at the Cultural Arts Center, St. Johns County Pier

First Friday Art Walk
2021-04-02 18:00 - 21:00 | Great Expectations Realty, 105 S. Ponce de Leon Blvd, St. Augustine, 32084
Join us for live music and local art. We will have Luvin Oven food truck on site along with a number of local artists.
*St Augustine Soap will do a demonstration on making soap at 7pm
A few of the vendors who will be on site:
St. Augustine Soap
Reflections by Paul
Alexter Albury
Mindful Eyes Artistry
JLC Dream Creations
LeeScapes
Touch of Funk

The St. Augustine Amphitheatre Farmers Market
2021-04-03 08:30 - 12:30 | St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A South, St. Augustine
From 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. shoppers stroll up and down the vendor-lined pathways of the St. Augustine Amphitheatre Farmers Market, browsing more than 100 tents loaded with local produce, flowers, baked goods, handmade arts and crafts and more. Admission into the market is free. 1340 A1A South, St. Augustine 904-315-9252 www.theamp.com/community/farmers-market

Saturday Golf Clinics at St. Johns Golf Club
2021-04-03 09:00 - 10:00 | St. Johns Golf Club, 4900 Cypress Lakes Blvd., Elkton, FL, United States
Morning clinics with a special focus from 9-10 a.m. at St. Johns Golf Club. Learn top tips from the pros to drastically improve your scores, identify the most common faults seen on the course and work on the best fixes for them. From beginner to seasoned veteran, all skill levels are welcome. The cost for this clinic is $15 per person (cash or check preferred). To register, email bmauricio@sjcfl.us or call the pro shop at 904-209-0350. 4900 Cypress Links Blvd., Elkton

Guided Exploration Hike at GTM Research Reserve
2021-04-03 09:00 - 11:00 | GTM Research Reserve, 505 Guana River Rd, Ponte Vedra
On the first Saturday of every month, from 9-11am, the Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve (GTMNERR) hosts a Guided Exploration Hike, where attendees can learn about the cultural history of the Guana Peninsula, as well as the natural ecosystem of the Reserve.
A GTM naturalist will lead the hike and teach about the peninsula’s 5,000 years of human history, including how native peoples made use of the estuarine resources, what European plantation life was like, and current efforts to save those resources.
The hike is free, but there is a $3 per vehicle parking fee at the reserve.
Please call (904) 823-4500 or visit here to reserve a spot on the tour.

Job Fair at Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa
2021-04-06 11:00 - 16:00 | Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa, 1000 PGA Tour Boulevard, Ponte Vedra Beach, 03282
Looking for your next career? Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa is hosting a job fair on Tuesday, April 6 from 11 am to 4 pm and is looking to fill part-time and full-time positions in every department! Candidates are highly encouraged to apply at careers.marriott.com prior to attending. Interviews will be taking place with Hiring Managers and conditional offers will be made the same day. Please call (904)280-7042 or email Cameron.Bradley@marriott.com with any questions prior to the job fair.

FREE Introductory Pole Walking Clinic
2021-04-08 10:45 - 11:45 | Eddie Vickers Park, 399 Riberia Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
You’re invited to a FREE Introductory Pole Walking Clinic where you will learn the history and the many amazing benefits of Fitness Pole Walking! After a brief demonstration of proper technique, you will have the opportunity to Pole Walk with a pair of the provided KeenFit Poles. Fitness Pole Walking is easy and fun for all ages and capabilities and will turn even a simple walk around the block into an effective efficient aerobic total body workout. CLINIC PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
