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St. Augustine, Florida

Casa de Solana

Norman
2004-08-11 16:34:44

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separated and Don Manuel remarried Mary Mestre (Masters) who was born on the small Spanish island of Minorca. From this marriage, eleven children were born.

Various sections of the building that can be traced back to its original construction such as the pegged beams, colonial widow panes, double-cross doors and handmade bricks. However, once inside the inn's ten unique rooms, guests enjoy modern conveniences as televisions, modem hook-ups, and writing desks, while at the same time experiencing the atmosphere of the original house. For creating that special romantic ambience, many of the rooms even have fireplaces and whirlpool tubs.

We were fortunate to stay in the Segui Room, located on the second floor with its private balcony overlooking the cobble-stone Charlotte Street and the St. Augustine waterfront. Sitting on the balcony reminded me of some the inns we visited in Spain, with their antique furniture and stained glass windows. At times, I felt as if one of the Solana family was about to knock on our door and greet us.

Breakfast at the Inn

Breakfast at the inn is bountiful and goes way beyond croissants, toast and coffee. Served buffet style, there is ample enough food to fill you up for a day of visiting this fascinating city. Always included are two hot homemade entrees, freshly baked pastries, fruit, and a special blend of coffees. Trust me, with so much to see, you will need ample fuel to check out all of the interesting sites!

What Lily and I found delightful was eating breakfast in the inn's beautiful courtyard while listening to the "clip-clops" of horse drawn carriages as they meander along the narrow brick-paved alleys. We even had one of these horse drawn carriages pick us up during the evening hours and drop us off at one of the marvelous restaurants.

Romantic Getaway & Wedding Destination

Casa de Solana is the perfect choice for a memorable romantic getaway. The inn offers various romantic packages which provide champagne, engraved champagne glasses, and St. Augustine-made Whetstone chocolates in your room upon arrival. They can also arrange for a horse-drawn carriage ride, two tickets to a bay cruise, and even a romantic breakfast, with mimosas delivered to your room.

For the small intimate wedding celebration, the inn's private walled courtyard provides a beautiful setting for a most unique ceremony. In addition, the recently constructed de Palma House courtyard is excellent and flexible to host a small reception. In the event your party needs more space, the inn uses the facilities of the neighboring St. Augustine Art Association or the Llambias House & Garden.

Tip

Before heading out to the historical St. Augustine sites, take an Old Town Trolley Tour that will acquaint you with St. Augustine and the "must see" venues.

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