Florida Lighthouse Association
2026 Annual Leadership Retreat
Friday, September 18th and
Saturday, September 19th
As we get closer to our Annual Leadership Retreat and Social, we invite you to REGISTER NOW.
The events will be held at:
St. Augustine Lighthouse and Maritime Museum
Maritime Archaeology & Education Center
100 Red Cox Drive (GPS) MAP
81 Lighthouse Avenue (Mailing Address)
St. Augustine, FL 32080
LEADERSHIP RETREAT SCHEDULE
Social - Friday, September 18 - 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM (EDT)
FLA’s invited attendees and their guests will enjoy a catered (build your own) Taco buffet dinner by Chipotle Mexican Grill with beer and wine. The St. Augustine Lighthouse is making a night climb available to the attendees from 6:00 PM, EDT - 7:45 PM, EDT (sunset is at 7:26 PM, EDT). All FLA attendees must be off the lighthouse premises by 8:00 PM, EDT for another evening event program hosted at the Lighthouse.
Leadership Retreat Meeting - Saturday, September 19 - 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM (EDT) and 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM (EDT) - Lunch: 11:30 AM (EDT) – 1:30 PM (EDT)
FLA’s invited attendees and their guests will enjoy a catered BBQ buffet lunch by Sonny's BBQ.
MEETING AGENDA - The meeting agenda will be e-mailed to you by Friday, September 11th prior to the LR.
As with our quarterly virtual board meetings this is a working meeting.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Midnight, EDT - September 11, 2026
Note: Registration is limited to 50 people. You are invited to bring a guest. When registering, please include their name as well.
Full Weekend: Includes the Friday evening social and “build-your-own-taco” buffet dinner catered by Chipotle Mexican Grill, along with wine and beer, bottled water, and bottled zero calorie soda. FLA thanks the St. Augustine Lighthouse and Maritime Museum for providing wine and beer gratis. It also includes Saturday’s Leadership Retreat meeting and a delicious lunch buffet catered by Sonny's BBQ, Florida’s favorite slow-smoked barbecue since 1968.
Saturday-Only: Includes the Leadership Retreat meeting and buffet lunch catered by Sonny's BBQ, Florida’s favorite slow-smoked barbecue since 1968. It excludes the Friday social and buffet dinner catered by Chipotle Mexican Grill.
Friday-Only: Includes the Friday evening social and “build-your-own-taco” buffet dinner catered by Chipotle Mexican Grill, along with wine and beer, bottled water, and bottled zero calorie soda. FLA thanks the St. Augustine Lighthouse and Maritime Museum for providing wine and beer gratis. It excludes the Leadership Retreat meeting and buffet lunch catered by Sonny's BBQ on Saturday.
Virtual: Only includes the Leadership Retreat meeting on Saturday. Invitees have the option of attending the LR meeting virtually via ZOOM. A link will be e-mailed to registrants before the meeting.
CANCELLATION: To cancel your Leadership Retreat registration, please e-mail the FLA Meeting & Events Committee Co-Chairs at Info@FloridaLighthouses.org before midnight (EDT) on Friday, September 12.
RECOMMENDED HOTELS
The following four courtesy room-blocks are offered to you for Friday and Saturday, September 18 & 19, with check-out on Sunday, September 20. (Click on address for map location)
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Spark Hotel by Hilton, St. Augustine I-95
2367 State Road 16, St. Augustine FL 32084
Phone: (904) 824-0355 (front desk)
Amenities
- Each nightly room rate includes a mini-fridge, microwave and coffee maker
- Free parking
- Complimentary continental /bagel breakfast in the lobby
- Smoke-free property
FLA Discounted Room Rates
10 Rooms - 5 King and 5 double Queen room rate: $104
To receive the discounted group rate when making your reservation:
Call the Hotel’s front desk, noted above, request the special Florida Lighthouse Association room block rate, and provide your major credit card number.
Cut-Off Date For Special FLA Room-Block Rate
Friday, August 28, 3:00 PM (EDT), which is approximately three weeks before the Leadership Retreat social on September 18.
Cancellation Policy:
Reservations must be cancelled by 3:00 PM (EDT) 48 hours prior to the first date of your hotel reservation. If your reservation is not cancelled, your credit card will be charged for the first night of your hotel reservation.
Distance From the Spark Hotel, St. Augustine I-95 to St. Augustine Lighthouse and Maritime Museum is 10 miles, 18 to 20 minutes.
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Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott St. Augustine I-95
305 Outlet Boulevard, St. Augustine, FL 32084
Phone: (904) 810-9892 (front desk)
Amenities
- Each nightly room rate includes a mini-fridge and microwave
- Free parking
- Complimentary breakfast buffet
- Smoke-free property
FLA Discounted Room Rates
10 King Rooms rate: $119
To receive the discounted group rate when making your reservation, you may either:
1. Call the Hotel’s front desk, noted above, request the special FLA room block rate, and provide your major credit card number.
OR
2. Booking Link: Book Your Room with FL Lighthouse Association at Fairfield St. Augustine I-95
Group Code: AS35C514BA
Last Day to Book: 11:59 PM on August 19, 2026
Cut-Off Date For Special FLA Room-Block Rate
Wednesday, August 19, 11:59 PM (EDT), which is approximately four weeks before the Leadership Retreat social on September 18.
Cancellation Policy:
Reservations must be cancelled by 4:00 PM (EDT) 48 hours prior to the first date of your hotel reservation. If your reservation is not cancelled, your credit card will be charged for the first night of your hotel reservation.
Distance From the Fairfield Inn & Suites, St. Augustine I-95 to St. Augustine Lighthouse and Maritime Museum is 10 miles 18 to 20 minutes.
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Hilton Garden Inn St. Augustine - Historic District 1600 N. Ponce De Leon Boulevard, St. Augustine, FL 32084
FLA Group Code: 90J
Courtesy Room Block Name: Florida Lighthouse Association
Reservation Phone Numbers
- Front desk, Hilton Garden Inn: (904) 664-2022
- Hilton Central Reservations: 1-800-HILTONS
Amenities
- Each nightly room rate includes a mini-fridge, microwave and one cup coffee maker
- Self-Parking discounted rate: $10 nightly guarantee for one vehicle space per reservation. If there is more than one car per reservation the extra car, based on availability, may be able to find a space and pay the discounted rate of $10. If there are more than two cars per reservation and a space is available the rate is $30 per spot.
- Restaurant - Garden Grill: Breakfast, 6 AM - 10 AM, EDT, buffet/$15.95 or order ala carte from the menu\Dinner 5 PM - 10 PM, EDT\Happy Hour 5 PM - 7 PM, EDT
- Smoke-free property
FLA Discounted Room Rates
Ten standard rooms, five one King Bed and five double Queen Beds - rate: $172 for king or double queen
To receive the FLA discounted group rate when making your reservation, you may either:
1. Call the Hotel’s front desk or Hilton Central Reservations: noted above, and request the special Florida Lighthouse Association's room block rate, or provide the code 90J and provide your major credit card number.
OR
2. Hilton Link to book your reservation on-line https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/florida-lighthouse-association-2026/
Florida Lighthouse Association Or Use the group code 9OJ under special rates
Cut-Off Date For Special FLA Room-Block Rate
Wednesday, August 19, 3:00 PM (EDT), which is approximately four weeks before the Leadership Retreat social on September 18.
Cancellation Policy:
Reservations must be cancelled by 4:00 PM (EDT) 48 hours prior to the first date of your hotel reservation. If your reservation is not cancelled, your credit card will be charged for the first night of your hotel reservation.
Distance From the Hilton Garden Inn St. Augustine - Historic District to St. Augustine Lighthouse and Maritime Museum is 4.5 miles, 10 to 12 minutes.
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AC Hotel By Marriott St. Augustine
(NOTE: Antonio Catalán founded AC Hotels in Spain in 1998)
90 Riberia Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084
Courtesy Room Block Name: Florida Lighthouse Association
Front desk, phone number: (904) 203-5038
Amenities
- Each nightly room rate includes a mini-fridge without a freezer compartment
- Lobby: microwave and coffee only in the hotel
- Self Parking (discounted rate): $11 for one vehicle per night per room reservation. If there is more than one car per reservation the extra car(s) based on availability, may be able to find a space and pay the regular rate of $22.
- Restaurant: AC Bar & Kitchen - European Breakfast Spread/price: $18 or order ala carte from the menu. Dinner: Tapas or order from the menu (4:00 PM, EDT - 10:00 PM, EDT); AC Lounge/Bar (4:00 PM, EDT - 11:00 PM, EDT).
- Smoke-free property
FLA Discounted Room Rate
Ten standard rooms, 2 Queen Beds rate: $150
To receive the discounted group rate when making your reservation, you may either:
1. Call the Hotel’s front desk noted above, request the special Florida Lighthouse Association room block rate, and provide your major credit card number.
OR
2. Marriott Booking Link - CLICK HERE, Florida Lighthouse Association, courtesy room block to make your reservation on-line
Cut-Off Date For Special FLA Room-Block Rate:
Tuesday, August 18, 4:00 PM (EDT), which is approximately four weeks before the Leadership Retreat social on September 18.
Cancellation Policy:
Reservations must be cancelled by 4:00 PM (EDT) 72 hours prior to the first date of your hotel reservation. If your reservation is not cancelled, your credit card will be charged for the first night of your hotel reservation.
Distance From the AC Hotel St. Augustine to St. Augustine Lighthouse and Maritime Museum is 3.5 miles, 8 to 10 minutes.
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Keep Our Lights Shining!
Dora Lee & Alan
Chairpersons
Meetings & Events Committee
Meetings@FloridaLighthouses.org
Florida Lighthouse Association Inc.
P.O. Box 2022
St. Petersburg, Florida 33731
info@floridalighthouses.org
888-213-3084
