Mission Inn Resort & Club is one of Central Florida's most romantic and underappreciated wedding destinations — a 1916 Spanish-Mediterranean resort perched on a bluff above Lake Harris in the heart of Lake County's rolling citrus belt, an hour from Orlando. Its historic Andalusian clubhouse, championship golf courses winding through citrus groves and over a varied terrain unlike anything else in flat Florida, estate ceremony gardens, and intimate resort atmosphere create a destination wedding experience that feels genuinely removed from the theme park corridor. For couples who want their celebration to feel like an escape to another era of Florida, Mission Inn delivers that feeling completely.
Best seasons to marry here
Plan your day here
When are you getting married?
Pick a day and I'll work out the light for it — sunset here, when golden hour opens, and the ceremony time that puts you inside it.
Planning your timeline
| Month | Sunset | Ceremony | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:51 PM | 3:51 PM | 2.5″ |
| February | 6:17 PM | 4:17 PM | 2.1″ |
| March | 7:35 PM | 5:35 PM | 3.2″ |
| April | 7:52 PM | 5:52 PM | 2.0″ |
| May | 8:10 PM | 6:10 PM | 2.7″ |
| June | 8:26 PM | 6:26 PM | 7.0″ |
| July | 8:26 PM | 6:26 PM | 5.9″ |
| August | 8:07 PM | 6:07 PM | 6.6″ |
| September | 7:32 PM | 5:32 PM | 5.2″ |
| October | 6:57 PM | 4:57 PM | 2.6″ |
| November | 5:33 PM | 3:33 PM | 1.8″ |
| December | 5:32 PM | 3:32 PM | 2.2″ |
Sunset times are calculated for this venue's coordinates, shown in EDT for the 15th of each month in 2026. Golden hour is the 60 minutes before sunset. The ceremony start is my rule of thumb — about 2 hours before sunset, so a short ceremony and family photos still leave the two of you in golden light. Adjust it to your own timeline. Average temperatures and rainfall are NOAA 1991–2020 normals from LEESBURG MUNI AP, 7.8 miles away.
Amenities & Inclusions
Catering
In-house resort catering
Bar / Alcohol
Full bar service
Music Curfew
11:00 PM
Rental Hours
8 hrs included
Vendors
Preferred vendor list
Rain Backup Plan
Indoor ballroom and clubhouse
Hurricane Season Note
June–November; inland elevated resort; lower exposure than coastal properties
Verify Before You Book
Confirm current package pricing and resort event availability
Rob Craven
Lead Photographer
Sunset Direction
West-facing over Lake Harris from the bluff; exceptional sunset view
Shade Coverage
Indoor ballroom and mature resort landscaping
Best Shots & Hidden Gems
1916 Spanish-Mediterranean clubhouse facade, Lake Harris views from the bluff, citrus grove fairway shots, estate garden ceremonies, rolling Florida hill terrain unique in the state
10400 County Road 48
Howey-in-the-Hills, FL
Parking
On-site resort lot
Nearest Airport
Orlando International Airport (MCO) · 55 mi
Guest Hotels
On-site resort accommodations; Clermont Marriott, Lake County hotels
