Turn Your Workshop into a Weekend Retreat

Many couples who attend Together Forever workshops take advantage of our beautiful city and beaches to create a weekend retreat. They focus totally on their relationship, spending time alone to relax, see the sights and enjoy the gift of love. Their example inspired us to create this lodging page to encourage other couples to do the same.

Sarasota is a popular vacation spot, honeymoon venue and destination wedding location. If you’re coming here for one of our workshops, add an extra day to enjoy yourselves, renew your romance and start using your new skills. If you live in the area, get away from the every day and focus totally on each other. If you’re planning a destination wedding in Sarasota, escape the pre-wedding stress and check up on your plans.

Sarasota: The Gem of the Florida Gulf Coast

Play a challenging game of golf on beautifully manicured courses. Tour the world-famous paintings at the Ringling Museum of Art. Stroll along magnificent beaches. Float in the crystal blue Gulf. The region’s natural endowments invite a wealth of activities, from water sports, deep sea fishing and tennis to such eco-friendly activities as cycling, birding and hiking.

Special Lodging Rate for Workshop Participants

Diagonally across from our offices on Cattlemen and Bee Ridge roads is the Hampton Inn & Suites. Visit www.Hampton.com or call 941-371-1900. Mention Together Forever Workshops to receive a special rate.

Island Resorts

Sarasota has several barrier islands — Siesta Key, Lido Key and Longboat Key — each with its own unique character and amenities.

Siesta Key

Recognized for “best sand” in a national survey, Siesta Key’s beaches feature white, fine, quartz sand that never burns your feet. Have fun jet skiing, parasailing, swimming or sunbathing. We recommend the Palm Bay Club (visit www.palmbayclub.com). For the best clam chowder in the world, be sure and visit Captain Kurt’s Restaurant.

Lido Beach

Lido Key’s beaches are located just minutes from St. Armand’s Circle, a world-renowned shopping destination. Explore the unspoiled North Lido Beach, where you can picnic under the Australian pines or anchor a boat along the shore. Our favorite is the south beach, where we recommend The Helmsley Sandcastle Hotel (visit www.helmsleysandcastlehotel.com or call 941-388-2655). The Candlelight Dinning Room and Lounge is of the highest standard.

Longboat Key

Longboat Key’s narrow beaches stretch some 12 miles from one tip of the island to the other. Out of the way, out of the ordinary and easily accessible, Longboat Key’s beaches offer a relaxed, quiet and secluded island paradise experience. We recommend The Colony Beach Resort for fine dining and entertainment (visit www.colonybeachresort.com).

Need Help With Wedding Planning?

Together Forever is a member of Weddings of Sarasota. We will gladly direct you to professionals and services that can assist you in any area you need. For more information, visit www.weddingsofsarasota.com.