Debary Hall Historic Site

DeBary Hall Historic Site is a 19th-century hunting estate perched on ten acres overlooking the St. Johns River in DeBary, Florida. Built in 1871 by European wine merchant Frederick deBary, the 8,000-square-foot main lodge is recognized as the oldest intact building in southwest Volusia County and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The estate once played host to Presidents Grant and Cleveland, as well as the Astor, Gould, and Vanderbilt families, lending the grounds a distinctive sense of history and grandeur. The site offers a unique backdrop for weddings, receptions, meetings, and family reunions. The restored Stable — a 121-year-old structure updated with hardwood floors, white shiplap walls, air conditioning, and a caterer's kitchen — accommodates up to 100 guests for receptions. An open-air Large Pavilion handles smaller gatherings of up to 50. Staff can recommend caterers, photographers, and tent rental vendors, and Victorian wedding packages are available for couples drawn to the estate's period character.