I had to mow our hillside and meadow yesterday. The same place that was so barren, that looked like a moonscape, or where a bomb had gone off, following Hurricane Helene and the huge surge of water that came with her and tore this place apart. The recovery and regrowth from Mother Nature is astounding to see - and I'm so happy I had to do this yesterday! Seeing the flowers reemerge in the meadow... ~~ Joey and Scott Linwell, rebuilding after the hurricane - Linwell Falls at R

Edible Landscape Design emphasizes both food and function - blending formal gardens with vegetable and kitchen gardens. Spaces to wander and enjoy, but also filled with edible options to grab along the way. A garden with an outdoor kitchen and a space to dine. This is how we love to create our outdoor spaces, little lawn, intense landscaping, magical & enchanted ~~ Joey and Scott

We have a strong sense of determination and that part of us immediately kicked in once we were finally able to reach our place after Hurricane Helene. the damage we saw was so immense in scale, and the work in front of us so looming, we knew we couldn’t get bogged down in despair. We aren’t afraid of work, so we dove in, first night back after making it in, and began figuring out what we had to do next. We work together well, we plan well, and we'd be put to the test. ~~ Joey

PART 2 OF 3 - Hurricane Helene rampaged through Western North Carolina, and directly over our home. She destroyed small town around us, changing the course of rivers and streams, and devastating our property, washing much of it away. It took us 6 days to finally get back in to survey the damage, this is that story. ~~ Joey and Scott

2024 was a life changing year for us. We had some of our highest highs, and incredibly wonderful months, followed by equally lower lows. We were pushed on to an unexpected path that we are still trying to navigate. This is about the first part of that year... ~ Joey and Scott

Joey and Scott - our Dream Home for sale in Port Royal, east end, Roatan. Featured on HGTV Caribbean Life and House Hunters International

I'll start off by saying this post isn't about Roatán, or Black Mountain / Linwell Falls, or about anything I'd typically write about on...

After a 2 year absence we plan what, to us, is the perfect week in Roatán. East Side, West Side, Port Royal - food, friends, forts & boats

A day spent exploring the remains of the British & pirate fortifications on the private island Fort Morgan Cay, Port Royal, Roatán.

In 1782 a Spanish fleet sailed to Port Royal, Roatan, to dislodge British forces who occupied the harbor. A battle ensued...

Even the best laid plans can change and you never know where you might find yourself. We didn't but now can't be happier!

It’s been quite a while since we’ve posted an update. I really hadn’t realized it had been so long, but it is 2020 afterall. February...

One of the coolest experiences I’ve had in my life was meeting a sloth. We could learn a lot from them.

“When it comes to the ocean, if you find yourself questioning whether you should do something or not, you shouldn’t”. Words I live by now,

We came to Roatán to join another culture, not to just look at it, and learning the language is an integral part of learning a culture.

The name, Sopa de Frijoles, which translates simply into bean soup, doesn't give proper credit to a dish that is so much more complex.

We were in search of history and pirate "treasure" in Port Royal, Roatán - once home to British forts, a couple small towns, and pirates

A taste of the history & culture of the Garifuna people of Roatán island in a bowl, in one bite - West Africa, the Caribbean, the sea & land

Bamboo was an amazing pup. He was feisty, loyal and overly smart.

On Friday, October 18th, a cruise ship from the Silversea line, the Silver Explorer, will drop anchor in Old Port Royal, Roatán.