Lodging and Directions

Getting Here
The Villages is located in Florida, between Leesburg and Ocala, approximately one hour from Orlando. There are a variety of ways to get to The Villages from the Orlando Airport:
  • Rent a car at the airport
  • Take The Villages shuttle from the Orlando airport to Lake Sumter Landing for $35, or for an extra $10 to a Villages residence or hotel. For details, call 352-259-9398, or toll-free 1-877-255-8756.
Where to Stay
For reasonable accommodations, contact the TownePlace Suites by Marriott in Spanish Springs Town Square, 1141 Alonzo Avenue in The Villages. The artists' 2017 room rate of $95 plus tax includes extended continental breakfast.
  • Reservations should be made by calling Kay at TownePlace Suites by Marriott directly at 352-753-8686 between 3pm and 11 pm.
  • When making reservations, the caller will need to identify their affiliation with "Art Workshops in The Villages" to receive the special preferred rate of $95 plus tax. 
                                   Do not call Marriott central reservation line.
If you are staying at TownePlace Suites and need a ride to the workshop room, contact Wanda Boyd at wboyd2009@yahoo.com or call 804-536-1794.

You will find restaurants, movies and shopping within one block of the hotel. The nearby Spanish Springs Town Square provides entertainment and dancing every night.

OPTIONAL LODGING LOCATIONS:
  • Holiday Inn, 1205 Avenida Central.  Phone: 1-800-719-5540
  • Comfort Suites, 1202 Avenida Central.  Phone: 1-352-259-6578

For information about The Villages, golf, restaurants and much more: thevillages.com