Post #13: Happy Hour at the Homestead

Earlier this week, a few people from the neighborhood invited us to a Happy Hour evening in the Clubhouse here at R&Hs Homestead at Highland Lakes community (where we are renting an R&H home until our new one is complete). Of course, we eagerly accepted! Since it was BYOB, I tucked a bottle of sauvignon blanc & a couple of wine glasses in my bag, and off we went.

The clubhouse is within walking distance, and after a short jaunt, we arrived to a full house. We've really enjoyed this community for the past couple of weeks since we moved in. However, we've not officially met anyone up until now. Not only is this community beautiful, but the people who live here are incredible! They are warm & friendly, and everyone seems to know everyone. We immediately felt like a part of the family.

Conversation flowed as easily as the wine, and we had a great time getting to know our neighbors. They're all one big, happy family. I wasted no time in asking how frequently they get together for Happy Hour and was informed that, in addition to Happy Hour, they have wine tastings and a big shrimp boil during Labor Day weekend. Sign us up!

Although we didn't ask, we were told by several people that Romanelli & Hughes builds the best home and that they love the homes they're in (R&H built part of this community). What surprises me, however, is that the Homestead condominium concept is not as popular as I think it should be. They are free-standing condominiums. Meaning, you are living in a single-family home, but the grounds are cared for by someone other than you. It's the best of both worlds! Toss in the clubhouse and pool, and you've got a recipe for success.

My biggest hope for our new house/neighborhood is that we have neighbors exactly like the ones we just met. It was hard leaving our old house, and I can already tell that it will be hard to leave our temporary home.