Club Continental is a historic waterfront estate on the banks of the St. Johns River in Orange Park, Florida. The property traces its roots to the 1880s, when B.J. Johnson, founder of the Palmolive Soap Company, first sought refuge from Wisconsin winters here. The current Mediterranean-style mansion was built beginning in 1922, and in 1966 it was transformed into the private Club Continental — a members' club that has hosted events ever since.
The grounds reflect the estate's century of history: 300-year-old Live Oaks draped in Spanish moss, formal gardens with original 1920s fountains and tiles, three swimming pools, and a sweeping riverfront lawn with a stone balustrade overlooking the water. Ceremonies take place beneath the ancient oaks with the St. Johns River as a backdrop, while cocktail hours spill onto the outdoor patio overlooking the gardens, pools, and cabana.
Inside, the historic Mansion offers five distinct rooms — from a glass-enclosed Garden Room with river views accommodating up to 100 guests, to a Fireplace Room centered on a stone hearth with a nine-foot mantle, to more intimate spaces for private dinners and showers. Full-venue rentals accommodate up to 200 guests; half-venue options are available as well. In-house catering is provided by a chef with more than 25 years of experience, offering customizable menus and bar packages for events of 8 to 300 guests.
