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 Bev Hennessy at bbaug97@aol.com or call 352-572-5317.

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.

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