First of all I would like to apologize—-had computer problems and between that and the Holiday I haven’t done my usual blogs—-Sorry—really sorry.
Travel: Get in the Spirit in Cassadaga, FL
So we’re back to our explorations above Sanford and Lake Monroe in Central Florida. We’re going to start at 17-92 as usual for this particular exploratation of the lesser know areas beyond the big cities and theme parks.
We’ll continue north from Orange City on 17-92 Watch for Florida 472 and take the ranp that goes to the road which is on your right and should be makrked.
Continue till you come to Dr Martin Luther King Causeway and go left on this road
You will come to Cassadaga Road turn to you right and continue till you come to the small town of Cassadaga.
This a small town and the roads are narrow so it’ best to park on several areas about the town and then do the rest of the town on foot.
Florida on a Tankful: Visiting the Cassadaga Spiritualist Community
The history of Cassadaga
Cassadaga may be small but this town, that’s about an hour north of downtown Orlando and abut 25 miles from Daytona Beach, is pretty famous—-many of us have been there for readings—-I have gone there on more than one occassion and have sometimes had readings and others just wandered around the shops and had lunch—-small towns like this one are not something you see every day. But unlike most small towns it has a nice hotel and an excellent restaurant along it’s main street—Cassadaga Road (of course)
Cassadaga wass founded by Physics from the north well over 100 years ago and has remaind a Spiritualist colony ever since. George P Colby came here from Pike, NY in 1875. Pike a trance medium had traveled all over the US giving readings and seanances in the later 19th century. accompanied by his multiple spirit guides including an American Indian and a German professor.
He eventually came to Florida then to the central area via the St. Johns RIver, he landed at that Blue Springs we visited last blog and following his guide’s directions and from that little trip we have the present town. Oh and the town’s name means rocks beneath the water after a similar place in Yew York State.
Cassadaga Spiritualist Camp
- Address: 1112 Stevens Street, Cassadaga, FL 32706
- Phone: (386) 228-2880
Modern Spiritualism at a glance
Oh and for you that haven’t heard Spiritualism is considered a religion. which makes the Association here technically the oldest continuously active religious community in the American Southeast. and that religious community founded and developd the town you see today. It’s interesting to contemplate.
I can’t imagione that the town you see today is too different from the original community—it is a quiet town with out even a traffic light. A lovely place to walk about and enoy the peace and quiet yo’re not use to enjoy very often in our current crazy world. This place has 5 quiet wooded meditation areas, and when you compare this quaint little town to what you’re use to that’s alot to quiet time—without your mum’s enforcement.
I have heard it said that the town is full of eccentric spirits who seem to add to the whole ambiance. I know my sister who is quite good at realizing spirits that are wandering about found the town very occupied. I find it a nice place to do a bit of wandering and relaxing.
Town of Spiritualists
As you drive into town on your right you’ll see
CASSADAGA PSYCHIC SHOP
460 Cassadaga Road Cassadaga, Florida
+1 (386) 218 – 0910
Come experience the etheric vibrations and Ley lines in historic Cassadaga. If you are drawn here, you were meant to visit us.
At Stevens Street if you turn right there is
On the righ Side:
1112 Stevens St
Southern Cassadaga Spiritualist Camp Meeting Association
is a community of spiritually-minded people established in 1894. We invite you to learn about our history and the religion of Spiritualism. Seekers are welcome and self-exploration is encouraged.
Thursday morning Healing Circle has resumed under CDC guidelines
I have always enjoyed the Bookstore:
- Hours – 10 am to 6 pm Monday – Saturday and 11:30 am to 5 pm on Sundays
On the left: It technically faces Cassadaga Road but is easily accessed across the street from the book store which is in the Camp’s building.
Cassadaga Hotel
355 Cassadaga Road
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The Hotel is currently open Sunday to Thursday 10a-5pm; Friday and Saturday 10am-6pm. These are our new permanent hours. We are accepting room reservations and in person reading appointments. We are still recommending masks in the gift shop and in healing appointments to protect our community.
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a healing and wellness center
a Psychic Center
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A nice gift shop
Oh yes you can also got over night accommadations—Hint its a Hotel
The Cassadaga Hotel-which dates back to the 1920’s-serves not only as a quiet place to lay your head, but most specially, as a respected Spiritual Sanctuary. It is our mission to help those who are seeking guidance from the Highest Spiritual and Angelic Realms and Its Truths.
The restaurant here: SInatra’s restaurant is excellent Italian Fare
Continue away from Cassadaga Road
Turn Right on Seneca
Seneca ends at Chauncey
turn left and on Chauncey and thus park is on your right
Horseshoe Park and Fairy Trail
Within the popular town of Cassadaga, Florida, there is a fairy wonderland that most people don’t even know exists. Horseshoe Park and Fairy Trail is an enchanting place where you can let your imagination soar, no matter your age. With meandering footpaths, you can walk this magical trail and feel like you’ve stepped into a fairy wonderland.
When you leave the park turn right on Chauncey
when you come to Palmer St. turn left
Turn Left on Stevens
and then very shortly Right on Marion St.
1099 Marion St
Named for George Colby’s Spirit Guide Seneca, Seneca Park is one of the largest parks in the Camp. At the center of the park is a gazebo that overlooks Spirit Pond. Mae Graves Ward was a well-known Medium in the Camp. In recognition of her service to Spirit for more than 50 years, “The Mae Graves-Ward Gazebo” was designated in her honor by the membership in 1986.
When you leave the park turn right on Marion
Then right on Colby
And then right on Mass. St.
The street goes down by the lake and loops around
Colby- Alderman Park Cassadaga Florida Part 2
1099 Massachusetts St
The 123-acre Colby-Alderman Park boasts fishing and plenty of shady spots for visitors to while away a lazy afternoon. Playground equipment awaits energetic youngsters, while a volleyball court stands ready for older athletes. In addition to several picnic tables under shade trees is a smaller, roofed picnic pavilion.
Two Goldenger 8 inch Goblets Made in Romania
$70.25
Return on Mass to Colby and turn left
Colby goes into Cassadaga as it turns left/north
Go straight ahead on Cassadaga
Turn right on Stevens
Here you’ll find on your right
1083 Stevens St,
Whether you’re looking for stones, jewelry, herbs, candles, tarot cards or a psychic reading; we’ve got it and much more. Located in the small town of Cassadaga, The Purple Rose Trading company has been servicing Cassadaga and people around the world for many years. With an intricate selection of jewelry and over 100 stones and gems to choose from we have what you’re looking for.
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C. Green’s Haunted Museum – Cassadaga, FL
C. Greens Haunted History Museum
1079 Stevens St.
C. Greens Haunted History Museum is located in beautiful Cassadaga Florida, the psychic capital of the south. Open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. We are located in a 119 year old 2,000 square foot building with over three hundred items on display at all times. Every year for Halloween we turn it into a true haunted house along with a food vendor, raffles and prizes. Who wouldn’t love to visit a history museum that’s also haunted?
$75.00
Ok since you’ve been walking about town—go get your car and return to Cassadaga Road——and go to that sharp turn north past the hotel….
Once it makes the turn it becomes Marion Street
Continue NORTH until you come to West Kicklightner Road.
Turrn Left on West Kicklightner—The Lake Mary Cassadaga Cemetry is on you right
Turn onto Root Rd which goes into the cemetery
The cemetery is located between the two small communities on property that is county owned.
In order to buried there one must contact the city clerk of Lake Helen.
Lake Helen Cemetery Cassadaga Florida
$15.00
Return to W. Kicklightner Road and turn left.
Continue across Marion
on the right
The Ann Stevens House 1895 Historic Bed & Breakfast
Not open to the public unless you are a guest of the B&B
201 E Kicklighter Rd, Lake Helen, FL 32744-3514
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Ann Stevens House is recognized for both its frame vernacular architecture and its association with Ann Stevens, a remarkable individual who had a significant role in the development of the Cassadaga community. From its earliest beginnings in the 1890s, the Ann Stevens House operated as both a winter residence for Ann Stevens and rooming house. In the 1940s, it served war brides visiting the area due to its proximity to the Deland Naval Air Station. In 1993, the house was restored and operated as a Bed & Breakfast for 16 years, with a carriage house built in 1994 to provide additional guestrooms. The property was later restored and re-opened as a Bed & Breakfast in January 2013.
Ann Stevens House Bed & Breakfast (1895), Cassadaga, Florida
Continue on and on the left
Lake Macy Park Lake Helen, Florida
Lake Macy Park was improved and constructed through the efforts of the Lake Helen Parks & Recreation Department, Florida Recreational Assistance Environmental Grant, the City of Lake Helen, and many volunteers. The park possesses an extended, partially covered dock where you will find a few avid fisherman; a primitive boat launch; an educational trail, pointing out native vegetation; restroom facilities; playground and picnic area amenities. Sailboats, Rowboats, or boats with trolling motors only, are allowed on the lake. No jet skis, no cast netting, no swimming or diving, no wake zone.
Lake update brings commissioners to a boil in Lake Helen
$100.00
Return to Marion Ave/or Macey Ave (the one you drove up on from Cassadaga) as it changes name right in this area—but turn right on which ever it is now and drive north.
Turn West on East Ohio Ave.
On your right
Melissa Park is a park in Volusia County. Melissa Park is situated nearby to Lake Helen, close to Mount Olive African Methodist Episcopal Churchm at 450 Ohio Avenue and contains a small basketball court, playground equipment, horse shoe pits and picnic amenities.
Leave the park continuing on Ohio by turning right.
Turn right on South Goodwin Street
On your left after you pass W. Washington Ave.
Our History: A Community That Loves To Create
500 S. Goodwin St.
The theater is located in a remodeled old schoolhouse. The theater its self got started in 1949 in a Navy mess hall at Sidney Taylor Airport and moved to Lake Helen in 1987.
Next production:
never too late (DRAMATIC COMEDY)
Written by: Sumner Arthur Brown
This Broadway hit comedy is about a married man in his fifties who learns he’s becoming a father again. Much to his displeasure, his daughter and son-in-law live with him; she gets up for breakfast at lunchtime and he is curiously addicted to solitaire. It’s not only the impending birth that startles him; his previously meek little wife begins to lay down the law. Such hilarious and dour capitulation you’ll never see again.
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Show Dates: December 9, 10, 11, 12*, 16, 17, 18, 19* 2021
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Things to do in Lake Helen in December
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4DECLake Helen Christmas Home Tour 2021Sat, 12:30 – 5:30 PMHopkins Hall, 150 Connecticut AveLake Helen, FLTickets are now available for purchase on our website linked below. Be sure to save your email confirmation to show proof of purchase at will call day of the event. Will Call is located at Hopkins Hall.
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4DECHoliday Vendor MarketSat, Dec 4 – Sun, Dec 51090 Stevens StLake Helen, FL
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10DECLake Helen Christmas DanceFri, 7 – 11 PMHopkins Hall, 150 Connecticut AveLake Helen, FL
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11DECLake Helen MarketSat, 8 AM – 1 PMLake Helen Market In the Park and Yard Sales, 493 S Lakeview DrLake Helen, FL
