THE DREAMHOUSE ADVENTURE
2022

The Story of the First Dreamhouse Adventure (2023) One day, Koda the Fluff had a dream about a beautiful mansion by a lake in Clermont. The house was filled with incredible themed rooms, fun surprises, and endless places to explore. After visiting, Koda had a simple but powerful thought: what if families who are going through really tough medical journeys could come here for a few days of pure fun and relaxation? The owner of the mansion, Dave, loved the idea. With a big heart and generous spirit, he offered the home for the adventure. Along with his friend Jerry, the two became the official “Butlers” of the Dreamhouse, helping Koda host the entire event and make sure every detail was magical. Koda then asked her followers to nominate families with children facing difficult medical challenges. Hundreds of nominations came in from across the country, and from those stories Koda selected three incredible families. One of the children was Elliott, who was born with a rare heart condition that left his heart about half its normal size. Elliott had already endured many surgeries, and Koda knew he and his family deserved a joyful adventure. Another child was Rosie, who had been diagnosed with Stage 4 Neuroblastoma when she was just three years old. Her cancer was extremely aggressive. After being selected for the Dreamhouse Adventure, Rosie sadly passed away only a few weeks before the event. Her family decided to still attend, hoping the experience would bring them comfort during such a heartbreaking time. The community surrounded them with love throughout the weekend. The third child was Sarah, who had just completed her final chemotherapy treatment. In a beautiful twist of fate, Sarah had actually met Koda at the hospital while leaving an appointment. It felt like the Dreamhouse Adventure was meant to be. When the families arrived, the entire community stepped in to make the experience unforgettable. A chef volunteered to cook every meal, massage therapists treated the parents to relaxing spa sessions, and gift baskets poured in from local businesses. Members of the police department and the Clermont City Manager even came by to welcome the families. A group of wonderful volunteers from a local nonprofit called The Flockers helped serve and care for the families like true Dreamhouse butlers. A horse event company brought unicorns for the children, and an ice cream truck and DJ hosted a huge celebration party. One evening, the families and volunteers gathered together to honor Rosie. Lanterns were lit and floated across the pool in her memory—a quiet, beautiful moment filled with love. The first Dreamhouse Adventure showed what can happen when a community comes together with kindness and purpose. When people unite to lift others up, something truly magical happens. We hope this story inspires you to show compassion in your own community and bring a little extra light to families who need it most.