Holmes Family Reunion 
Thursday, June 11, 2026 - Sunday, June 14, 2026
Family is Everything! We are beyond due for us to get together. We are looking forward to seeing all the descendants on Manuel & Minnie Holmes for our largest family reunion yet.
Please register as soon as possible so we can secure the space and budget to plan a reunion we can all be proud of. Using the registration button above, you can sign up for the reunion and make a full, one-time registration fee payment by debit or credit card. 

Full payments would be the most helpful. But if you are unable and need to make partial payments via installments, you can also click the button below to set up payments through CashApp, Venmo, or Zelle. 

Location: Orlando Area, FL
Family Hotel & Accommodations 
We’re excited to announce that our 2026 Holmes Family Reunion home base will be: The Grove Resort and Water Park in Winter Garden, FL.

We have negotiated special, discounted rates for our reunion weekend.

The Grove Resort is a beautiful hotel featuring 1-bedroom traditional rooms, along with 2- and 3-bedroom condo style rooms with full kitchens, dining and living rooms to allow us to be separate or together with family.

The Grove is more than a hotel — it’s a full resort experience featuring multiple pools and hot tubs, a water park with lazy river and water slides, a market, several on-site restaurants and bars, event space, Kids’ club, arcade, mini-golf and complimentary transportation to Disney, Universal, and SeaWorld.


Our Exclusive Family Rates
(Nightly room rates before taxes. The booking link will display the room rate plus the nightly resort fee.)

Similar to a traditional hotel room
Layout & Features: One King bed, mini-fridge, microwave, safe, high-speed Wi-Fi, balcony

Holmes Discounted Nightly Rate: $149 per night
Resort Fee: $40 per night
Size: Approx. 360 sq ft
Bathrooms: 1
Sleeps: Up to 2


Layout & Features: Room 1: One King bed, Room 2: Two Twin/Queen beds, 
full kitchen (stove, microwave, fridge, dishwasher), full-sized washer/dryer, living/dining room, pull out sofa bed, balcony

Holmes Discounted Nightly Rate: $199 per night
Resort Fee: $45 per night
Size: Approx. 1,266 sq ft
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: Up to 6 (incl. 2 on soda bed)


Layout & Features: Room 1: One King bed, Room 2: One Queen bed, Room 3: One Queen bed, full kitchen (stove, microwave, fridge, dishwasher), full-sized washer/dryer, living/dining room, pull out sofa bed, balcony

Holmes Discounted Nightly Rate: $209 per night
Resort Fee: $50 per night
Size: Approx. 1,396 sq ft
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: Up to 8 (incl. 2 on sofa bed)

Want To Stay Longer?
Our special reunion rates may be available up to two days before and two days after our official reunion dates, based on availability.

That means you are able to book these same discounted rates from Tuesday, June 9, 2026 through Tuesday, June 16, 2026.

So if you want to come early, stay a little longer, rest, explore Orlando, or just enjoy extra time with family, you can go ahead and make it a whole week.

Helpful Details

Resort fees and taxes apply. The booking site will automatically display the full nightly total including the resort fee.

When shared at maximum occupancy, the full three-night stay can average approximately $110–$140 per person for the whole weekend.

Parking: $15 per car, per night.

Location
The Grove Resort & Water Park

14501 Grove Resort Ave, Winter Garden, FL 34787

Hotel Number: 407-545-7500
Date & Time
June 11, 2026, 4:00 PM - June 14, 2026 - 11:00 AM
What to look forward to

It’s been a long time since we’ve had family from every Holmes sibling together in one place. We planned this weekend to bring the family back together, make new memories, honor our legacy, and just be together — laughing, celebrating, worshiping, and loving on one another. We’ve put together a weekend full of good times and memories you don’t want to miss.

To get the full reunion experience, plan to arrive Thursday and remain through Sunday. Events and gatherings are spread across all four days, and we don’t want anyone arriving late and missing the food, fellowship, or some of the most memorable moments of the weekend.
✨ Welcome Events & Hospitality Suites
As family arrives, we’ll host dedicated welcome gatherings and open hospitality suite time — a central space to check in, reconnect, grab a snack, and officially kick off the weekend together. Expect music, laughter, and that unmistakable “family is in the building” energy.

🌊 Resort & Water Activities
We’re bringing reunion energy to the resort with space to gather near the pool, relax, and enjoy water activities and one another.

🎲 Family Game Day/Night
An event dedicated to good old-fashioned family competition. Expect: Spades, Dominoes, Uno, Card tables and board games,
  • activities for both kids and adults. Bragging rights will definitely be on the line.

🍸 Grown Folks Link-Up (21+)
For the cousins ready to turn up, there will be optional late-night plans. A chance to step out, grab a drink or four, and enjoy Orlando nightlife together.

🔥 The Cookout
Reunion shirts on. Line dances on deck. We’re planning a full cookout experience with: BBQ and seafood favorites, Music and line dances, Field games for kids and adults, Relay races and friendly competitions, Space to sit, talk, laugh, and just be together. This is the heart-of-the-weekend gathering — joyful, lively, and full of love.

🙌 Worship & Reflection
We’ll gather in gratitude — grounding ourselves in faith, legacy, and the generations that brought us here.

🥞 Breakfasts & Farewell Brunch
We’ll share time around the table throughout the weekend, including group breakfast meetups and a farewell brunch before heading home. It’s one more opportunity to laugh, reflect, and say “see you next time.”

A Note
Event timing, locations, and certain activities may adjust as plans are finalized.
Food will be provided at some events, while others will be pay-on-your-own. Additional details will be shared as we get closer.
The purpose remains the same: connection, celebration, and making this reunion unforgettable.

Family Reunion Planning Committee
We are volunteering our time to make sure we plan the best reunion possible that helps us bring our family together to have a good time with each other and learn about our history. We are here to help answer any questions and take any suggestions you may have. Please feel free to reach out to either of us directly.
Marcus L. Dixon
CHAIRMAN
Great Grand
(Based in Miramar, FL)

Grandson of Louise McGahee
Camillia Garrett
SECRETARY
Great Grand
(Based in St. Pete, FL)

Granddaughter of Ruby Graham
Kizmet "Shawn" Lamb
treasurer
Great Grand
(Based in St. Pete, FL)

Granddaughter of Dora Mae Lamb
Stephanie McCray
treasurer
Grand
(Based in Miami, FL)

Daughter of Carolyn McCray
April Milton Francois
Great Grand
(Based in Miami, FL)

Granddaughter of Wilmer Holmes
Kenneth Holmes, Jr
Great Grand
(Based in Melbourne, FL)

Grandson of Robert Holmes
LaToya Easterling
Great Grand
(Based in Miami, FL)

Granddaughter of Mamie Easterling
Kimberly Holmes
Grand
(Based in Washington, DC)

Daughter of Peter Holmes
Leah Vaughn
Great Grand
(Based in Chicago, IL)

Granddaughter of Leila BoNey
Janay Holmes
Great Great Grand
(Based in Conyers, GA)

Great Granddaughter of Dan Holmes
Connect with Family
To connect with family, feel free to join the "Manuel & Minnie Holmes Family Gathering Group" Facebook page by clicking the Facebook link below.
Contact Us
If you have any question, comments or concerns, please reach out to one of the committee members directly or complete this form. We will get back to you as quickly as possible.
 Join us on June 11-14, 2026 
We look forward to having the family together!

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