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DeLand is the home of Stetson University’s School of Art and Music and is the location of the only womens museum in the SE United States, The Florida Museum for Women Artists. A charming little town, Deland is full of art galleries, both public and private, and visits to artist studios can be arranged. The St John river is nearby and the many springs are enchanting. Enjoy the crystal clear 72 degree waters of Blue Springs State Park, winter home of the West Indian Manatee or visit the Old Spanish Sugar Mill at DeLeon Springs State Park and cook breakfast pancakes right at your table!

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The Painting Retreat Workshop is nestled on two and a half acres of Florida woodland and offers the perfect setting for nature lovers and artists alike.

Custom field trips are available to such locations as Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge and the nearby springs, lakes and woodlands of central Florida.