The St. Johns River flows through Lake Monroe, a 9,406-acre lake and the city of Sanford borders the southern shoreline. 

In 1870, Henry Sanford planned a new city, “the Gate City of South Florida,” which he believed would become the transportation hub for all of southern Florida as steamboats travelled the St. Johns River. He also developed Belair, a citrus grove and experimental garden near Sanford with more than 140 varieties of citrus, including the Valencia orange. 

Our Sanford candle pays tribute to the area's citrus history, with orange, grapefruit and lemon and a hint of vetiver. 

In Sanford today, you can step back in time and take a paddleboat cruise on the St. Johns Rivership, or a trolley bus through the historic downtown which showcases many unique shops, restaurants, breweries and art galleries.  Enjoy events such as Pints and Paws, Sofas and Suds, Oktoberfest or the St. Johns River Festival of the Arts.

The Downtown Sanford Marina, Sanford Boat Works and Marina, the Boat Tree Marina, offer boaters of every level access to Lake Monroe and the beautiful St. Johns River.

Sanford River Walk, with its gazebos and swinging benches, has several miles of pedestrian walking paths. Along the way, you can visit the various parks, Zoo, Sanford Museum, or dock your boat at the marina day slips and have a great time downtown!