Beautiful well kept garden. Absolutely stunning tree. Well preserved oldest house.

What an amazing old tree! The trolley stopped just long enough for us to get a picture of it before we moved on to drive up Magnolia Avenue.

This was a stop on the narrative trolley. The trolley stopped long enough for us to hear the history of the tree and take a quick picture. Since we were under the tree, my husband kissed me. According to a local tale, a couple who kisses under the intertwined tree will be together forever—blessed with a perfect romance,.

We took an Old Town Trolley tour on Christmas Day 2024 in St Augustine. One of the amazing things that we got to see was The Old Senator Tree, which is now about 650+ years old and still doing well and continues to grow in the courtyard of Villa 1565 on San Marco Ave, just a few blocks north of the Historical District in St. Augustine. It is well worth seeing. There are so many other old trees in the vicinity of the Senator and lots of photo opportunities. You get to drive along Magnolia Avenue, which houses many live oak trees, beautiful old mansions, and is a very picturesque street. The Fountain of Youth Archealogical park is also on the way to the Senator. During the Night of Lights, the Senator is beautifully lit up at night and is a huge attraction for tourists.

Stands a tree so grand, it's the talk of the days.The Old Senator, wise and so serene,A giant of nature, a timeless dream.With branches that whisper secrets of old,And leaves that have stories, both daring and bold,This ancient oak stands with grace and with pride,A majestic old friend where shadows reside.Its trunk, like a pillar of nature’s own might,Spreads a canopy wide that’s a beautiful sight.Perfect for picnics or a serene, quiet stay,Under its boughs, you'll feel peace in the sway.So visit this wonder, let your spirit be free,In the shade of the Old Senator’s grand canopy.For moments of magic and history’s charm,It’s a place where the soul finds its calm.