Thursday, March 26, 2009

A piece of peace in the Keys...ahhhh.



Indeed...There is a little hidden jewel on the island of islamorada

~ halfway between key Largo and Key West~

The Moorings Village tries to recreate a bit of what mass development with its concrete high rises, noise and neon signs have taken away.

The owners recognize that Peace is becoming scarce....and they are trying to preserve it on their 18 acres of tropical heaven.


Eighteen restored 1930s cottages some newly built to look and feel old

are discreetly hidden on what was originally a coconut plantation estate.

The cottages are all self contained with kitchens, french doors and wraparound verandas.

Old black and white photographs and faded navigation charts hang on the walls...


idealic white sanded beaches frame the resort's 18 acres


The cottages exist within the verdant canopy of palms and bouganvillea
and ginger

affording more privacy...more nature.


The massuese hut....

it IS still a resort, after all


Let your mind wander....


your soul soothe...
Find this bit of paradise here.
Unless I find it first




32 comments:

Anonymous said...

Thank you from Mass!

Unknown said...

Oh I'm there - what an escape it was to read your post!
Happy Twirls,
Libby

Anonymous said...

Thank you for soothing my soul with the beautiful photos and words!

Anonymous said...

*sigh*... that's all...

Anonymous said...

I love that it's all in the shade of great palms and lush greens!

Silvia said...

those pics are awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!thanks for taking me there, please don't wake me up..lol
silvia.

Deborah said...

I am packing a bag and leaving a note for hubby . . . a little impromptu trip fits splendidly with my mood today! **blows kisses** Deborah

Tamara Jansen said...

oh yaaaaah! My mind is wandering....to warmer climates than mine :)

~ Lisa @ AbidingThere~ said...

Oh. My. Goodness. You need them to donate a three night stay and you could do a giveaway on your blog!! And I could win!!! :)

Unknown said...

I soooooo knew I would find refuge here from the snowy blizzard I am looking out upon here.


mmmmmmmmm

CMB said...

That looks like the perfect escape!

sealaura said...

that just sounds amazing. I am dying to go to key west and florida in general. It sounds like heaven.

Kirsten Alana said...

I'm going to bed and willing myself into these images. How pleasant those dreams would be. Thanks for sharing!!!!!!!!!!

Carla said...

These photos reflect my spiritual home. I dream of a life in flowing caftans and barefoot on a beach. I am holding on to that dream. Carla

A Seaside House said...

What a beautiful place to be!! Here it is snow today, this looks better;) Have a great weekend:)

Anonymous said...

I'd love to spend a few days here!!

My Notting Hill said...

ahhhh is right - would love to be on that hammock.

Blue Muse said...

What a piece of true paradise. Ahhhhhhhhhhhh! Seriously yum.
xo Isa

Karen @ Mignardise said...

I've heard of this place and glad to see your endorsement. It looks heavenly and I wish I was there RIGHT NOW!

Pamela Terry and Edward said...

I am grabbing the sunscreen now!

Nikki Lee Anne Ghilain said...

OHHHH so Beautiful!

Joyce said...

thank you for the relaxing moment. Very nice as always my friend! Have a golden weekend! xoxo

Helen said...

Your last few posts have been the stuff dreams are made of .... wow.

Eloise said...

Absolutely exquisite! I especially love the houses - they speak to my Southern soul!

niartist said...

Oh - I wanna go! PLEASE TELEPORT ME! LOL! Are you done with that lamp yet?

The Summer Kitchen Girls said...

OH........MY!
Yes - that's a perfect place to be indeed!

Ry @ Sotto Il Monte Vineyards said...

That was fun - thanks for the little side trip!

vicki archer said...

Heaven, heaven and more heaven. Have a happy weekend Linda, xv.

Tanya said...

Oh, so beautiful, I need a vacation!

Linda Lou said...

Love the Keys, been twice, once in AUGUST, way too hot, but nice condo for the price---being a Jimmy Buffet fan, enjoyed hanging at Margaritaville and Sloppy Joes...great photos, I wanna be there NOW!!

Velvet and Linen said...

I definitely need a vacation.
There!

xo
Brooke

a quiet life said...

oh i love this, and vacation planning this week, you are filled with things dreams are made of!

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