Frequently Asked Questions

What is Your Venue Capacity?

This depends on how you use the spaces! Our ideal capacity is 75-90 guests, though we can hold up to 100+

What is Your Overnight Capacity?

The property features a 5-bedroom House + two Luxury RVs (each RV can sleep 6 guests). Total overnight capacity is 20-26 guests

Is There a Rain Backup Option?

If you’re having an event in Florida then you know you need to have a rain backup plan ready! Luckily, The Retreat offers a few unique options. The easiest is as simple as moving your key formalities inside The Odeum. This space has brand new AC units, and can fit just about any capacity. The Odeum’s Veranda surrounding this space is also under cover, allowing you to create a nice inside/ outside flow if needed. If you prefer a more robust rain backup option, then you can put a long tent over The Poolside Terrace - which would look gorgeous. Then, to make the best use of that space you can also rent a pool cover dance floor - that would be our ideal way to transform the space.

Do You Have Vendor Restrictions?

While we do have some standards your vendors must follow, we do not restrict you bringing your own team in. We just ask that each vendor is licensed and insured, they must provide us with a COI naming the property as additionally insured. We do have a list of vendors we trust and love to work with, so just reach out if you’d like some suggestions.

Can We Bring Our Own Food and Drinks?

Yes, and yes-ish. Regarding your multi-day stay, you can absolutely bring and prepare your own food and drinks. For the main event day, we strongly prefer you hire a licensed and insured caterer to handle your food. Additionally, while you can purchase your own alcohol, you must hire a licensed and insured bartender, or bartending service, to serve the drinks to you and your guests.

Do You Have Any Decoration Restrictions?

Our aim is to be as accommodating as possible, so just about everything can be discussed to see if we can find a practical solution. Outside of that, all normal expectations regarding décor apply: low-tac tape to be used on walls, no puncturing. You can tie things to trees, hang things from the ceiling, open flames are permitted, and décor placed around the property is totally your call. We do not permit any artificial small items for environmental purposes, like fake flower petals, glitter, rice, etc.

What Does Your Team Handle?

Leading up to your event our team will ensure all of your primary details are in place, and that you’ve got a solid plan. We will assist you with creating a floor plan, timeline, and will help you find vendors (where needed). The day of your wedding, our team will set up all tables and chairs according to our floor plan, and will ensure the main spaces are clean and presentable. When the event begins we will direct parking, and will ensure guests don’t get lost on property. At the end of the night we will break down all items that we provided, and will handle the general cleaning of all spaces. Our team will sweep, mop, and discard trash bags. We ask that your vendors keep each space tidy, and discard all trash into the trash cans throughout the night. Because you have the property for multiple days, depending on when you have the event, you can breakdown some of your items the next day - a cool perk of staying on site.

What Does it Cost and What is The Deposit?

Please reach out by email or phone to discuss pricing, deposit, payment arrangements, and cancellation policies.

How Late Can Events Go?

This depends on the spaces you are utilizing. For The Poolside Terrace, the outdoor sound ordnance for amplified music is 10pm. The indoor sound ordinance for amplified music is 12am (though after 10pm the sound level should be dropped). Guests can continue to enjoy the outdoor areas as late as 10pm, but the amplified sound should be turned off or way down around this time. Furthermore, because you are staying on the same property, you can keep an “after party” going inside the house as late as you’d like… within reason (we know we are going to regret saying this).