Koreshan State Park

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Dating to 1896, this building is referred to as the Founders Hall. It is the oldest surviving structure at the settlement. Koreshan members who joined the religious order and lived within the confines of the Settlement were required to be celibate, give their property to the Unity and work for the building of the New Jerusalem. Equity among the sexes was ordained and everyone had a job and place in life.
Dating to 1896, this building is referred to as the Founders Hall. It is the oldest surviving structure at the settlement. Koreshan members who joined the religious order and lived within the confines of the Settlement were required to be celibate, give their property to the Unity and work for the building of the New Jerusalem. Equity among the sexes was ordained and everyone had a job and place in life.
Interesting history here at Koreshan State Park. Dr Cyrus Teed, who changed his name to Koresh brought his followers from Chicago to this property in Estero, Florida in 1894. Originally trained as a medical doctor, Dr Teed became disillusioned with the inhumanity of medicine during the Civil War. He became ‘illuminated’ working in his laboratory in 1869 and founded a communal society based on his ideas of communal living, communal property, and his religious and scientific theories. With everyone working for the good of all. This original building, dating to 1904, is called Planetary Court. It housed the governing council of Koreshan. The council was made up of 7 women each of whom had their own room within this building. They were responsible for the day to day running of the Settlement.
Koreshan was to be a planned community with an anticipated population of 10 million! The city would embrace formal gardens laid out in geometric patterns. This bridge, reconstructed in 2004 by volunteers, is part of the formal gardens. The community came to an end in 1961 when the last four members gave the property to the State of Florida for a Park.
Another dramatic Florida sunset. #bvsblue

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Embassy Suites by Hilton Fort Myers Estero

Embassy Suites by Hilton Fort Myers Estero

3.5 out of 5
10450 Corkscrew Commons Dr Estero FL
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The price is AU$347 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
AU$347
8 Feb - 9 Feb
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Located in Estero, Embassy Suites by Hilton Fort Myers Estero is in the business district, within a 5-minute drive of Miromar Outlets and Florida Gulf Coast ...
The staff was always friendly and helpful. Room was clean. Breakfast and happy hour both very nice.

Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026

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Hyatt Vacation Club at Coconut Cove, Bonita Springs

Hyatt Vacation Club at Coconut Cove, Bonita Springs

4 out of 5
11800 Coconut Cove Drive Bonita Springs FL
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The price is AU$820 per night from 7 Mar to 8 Mar
AU$820
7 Mar - 8 Mar
includes taxes & fees
When you stay at Hyatt Vacation Club at Coconut Cove, Bonita Springs in Bonita Springs, you'll be next to a golf course, within a 15-minute drive of Coconut ...
The 2 room condo was huge& had everything you could ask for. The surroundings were beautiful.

Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026

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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Fort Myers Estero

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Fort Myers Estero

2.5 out of 5
10370 CORKSCREW COMMONS DRIVE Estero FL
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The price is AU$329 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
AU$329
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
With a stay at SpringHill Suites by Marriott Fort Myers Estero in Estero, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Florida Gulf Coast University and Hertz ...
Booked last minute and grateful for choice made. The room was spacious, clean, and comfortable. Staff was cheerful, engaging, and offered help finding local eateries and services. Additionally, enjoyed space in the lobby/bar area to work and have a cocktail, with option to sit outside by fire and/or ...

Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026

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