In the early 1900s, once he had discovered the magnificent golf courses of Ormond Beach for himself, John D. Rockefeller decided to make the area his winter retreat, and The Casements became his permanent home until his death in 1937. Although some changes have been made in the intervening years, guided tours give visitors a good taste of life in the house during Rockefeller's era. The living room, kitchen, and two sun parlors, with their white wicker furniture, have all been restored to reflect the time period, and Rockefeller's own roofed wicker beach chair and roll-top desk are both on display.
A marvelous exhibit of photographs in the former dining room gives visitors a chance to compare the home then and now, and also offers a peek at the elaborate Rockefeller Christmas parties held every year in the living room. Now serving as a cultural center for the town, The Casements still holds a community Christmas celebration, and offers classes, exhibits, and events year round.
