The freezing temperatures this winter killed many of the plants in our gardens. Our gardener, Nature Bird, rolled up her sleeves, dug in with her shovel, and revitalized our Courtyard. Nature ripped out the tired boxwood bushes that framed the walkway to the Cottage. She transplanted the tropical bulb plants that had been burned by

Bridge opening remembered | StAugustine.com What a great way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day! The Bridge of Lions reopened today after a short ceremony. The refurbished Bridge of Lions will have a more spectacular celebration once the marble lions – removed for refurbishment and safe storage during this project – return to their pedestals at

Day trip or Weekend Trip – Lots to do this weekend. MENORCAN HERITAGE CELEBRATION (Across the street from the St Francis Inn!)Come learn about this unique cultural heritage found in St. Augustine. The Menorcan Heritage Society will hold their annual celebration from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the historic Llambias House, located at 31

FORECAST FOR THIS WEEK:MONDAY…………UPPER 60’STUESDAY………..AROUND 70!WEDNESDAY….MID 70’S!THURSDAY…….MID 70’S!FRIDAY…………..MID 70’SSATURDAY…….MID 70’S

This Saturday (3/6/10) pirates will run amok in the city streets of St. Augustine. Don’t worry, though, unlike in 1668 when Captain Robert Searle and his buccaneers looted and terrorized the citizens of St. Augustine, this re-enactment is all in fun. The pirates will set up camp at the Fountain of Youth where visitors can

Watch out…we’re expanding our St. Francis Inn family again….we’ll have details and more pictures soon.

Forecast is for 55 degrees Saturday and 61 degrees Sunday… ST. AUG FESTEnjoy live music, arts and crafts, food vendors, kids’ zone, and special motorcycle parking at Francis Field in St. Augustine. Fest hours are Friday, 5-10 p.m.; Saturday noon-10 p.m.; and Sunday noon-5 p.m. Admission is $2 per person (proceeds benefit the St. Augustine

Experience sunset and moonrise from the most unique perspective in all of St. Augustine – the top of the Lighthouse! This special event includes a champagne toast provided by San Sebastian Winery, light refreshments from The Reef, and an informative overview of the history of the St. Augustine Light Station. The tour takes place from

The St. Augustine Record ran a front page story yesterday (click on the title above for the complete story) about John and Frances Wilson – for whom our Wilson House is named. (The front porch of the Wilson House is pictured above.) The story is timely and fascinating with the Wilsons’ links to Haiti (John