All thirty or so relatives descended on this tiny slice of paradise over the course of four days. It was an epic family reunion, amplified (as always) by our signature brand […]
Read MoreThe Lake House Chronicles
For over twenty years, my sister and her husband have owned a beautiful piece of land on the shores of Lake Anna. It’s not our home, but it feels like home. It’s one […]
Read MoreWines, Wanderers, and the Stories That Stay With You
Today we arrived at our fourth Harvest Host location, and quite possibly our favorite so far. We pulled into Hampton Roads Winery in Virginia and spent a perfect day and night in one […]
Read MoreStorms, Sharks, and the Light Brigade Rolls On
Epic storms rolled through our nights on Wednesday and Thursday, complete with torrential rain, thunder, lightning, and winds gusting over 30 miles per hour. One night, a campground employee even handed us […]
Read MoreCape Hatteras and the Wright Brothers Memorial (OBX)
Tuesday There are three lighthouses on this stretch of coast, and climbing one was high on our “to do” list. Today, we tackled the iconic Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, which proudly […]
Read MoreCroatoan and Curtain Calls: A Day on Roanoke Island
Today we enjoyed a wonderfully sandy lunch after swimming in the ocean. It’s only mid-June, but the water was already surprisingly warm—inviting, refreshing, and the perfect way to spend a summer day. […]
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