Second Shelters

Aspen’s Residences at Little Nell Feature Five-Star Luxury in All Four Seasons

By Joanna England / October 17, 2016 /

  Yes, we know it’s still rather warm outside, but it’s time to start thinking about ski season says columnist Valerie Jarvie. During a recent trip to Denver, Jarvie detoured through Aspen and fell immediately in love. But, ever the bargain hunter, Jarvie discovered the splendid fractional opportunities to be found in Aspen, namely the…

Safe Harbor: Long Cove Opens New Marina

By Joanna England / October 10, 2016 /

Fall is here, which means winter is coming! Does your boat have a home for the winter? Or perhaps you need a new vessel? Here’s news from East Texas: This past month, Long Cove on Cedar Creek Lake opened a new marina complete with dry dock storage, and it’s open to the public. Find out more…

Craig and Kathryn Hall Launch Memoir on Making Award-Winning Wines

By Valerie Jarvie / September 28, 2016 /

Do you dream of a second home with a vineyard, a place to unwind with a wine country lifestyle? Kathryn and Craig Hall, who split their time between Dallas and Napa Valley, have penned a memoir of their journey from purchasing a dilapidated Rutherford winery to seeing a Hall-crafted Cabernet Sauvignon receive a perfect score…

Pink Sunsets and Palatial Estates: Explore the Allure of Montecito

By Joanna England / September 5, 2016 /

“California’s coastline has certain towns, as well known as prime wine varietals, with names that have become shorthand for wealth, luxury, golden light fading into soft rose at twilight, and sparkling off the water in the heat of the day,” says columnist Deidre Woolard. “Montecito has drawn celebrities for decades, but what lures Oprah Winfrey,…

Long Cove Parade of Bunk Rooms Has us Dreaming of Slumber Parties

By Valerie Jarvie / August 31, 2016 /

Bunk rooms have become ubiquitous in vacation homes — not only for kids, but adults too. What is it about bunk rooms that is so engaging? Perhaps they bring back happy memories of sharing bedrooms with siblings (fights forgotten), summer camp, slumber parties, ghost stories, whispers, and giggles. We all have a little spot in…