Joanna England

From Hells Gate to Happy Hour, These Possum Kingdom Lake Homes Deliver

By Joanna England | March 23, 2021 | Comments Off on From Hells Gate to Happy Hour, These Possum Kingdom Lake Homes Deliver

Located west of Mineral Wells, Possum Kingdom Lake is more than just a spot immortalized by The Toadies. It’s a recreational spot that has pretty much everything you’d want from a Texas lake destination. Actually, it has more than everything because it features some pretty incredible topography, including the famed Hell’s Gate, as well as…

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Attendees Get an Inside Look at Alpine Mountain Ranch and Club Event

By Joanna England | November 27, 2018 | Comments Off on Attendees Get an Inside Look at Alpine Mountain Ranch and Club Event

When searching for a ranch property as a second home, there’s often a laundry list of “must haves” that buyers prioritize. While they may rank in different order, they usually include luxury amenities, nearby recreation, and incredible views. As attendees at the recent SecondShelters.com preview of Alpine Mountain Ranch & Club found out, this fantastic…

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Long Cove Celebrates the Season With Holiday Bash

By Joanna England | January 12, 2018 | Comments Off on Long Cove Celebrates the Season With Holiday Bash

Who doesn’t love a great Christmas party? And better yet, who doesn’t love a good Christmas party where you don’t have to do any of the work? If it sounds too good to be true, you must not be a resident of Long Cove, one of the best second home communities in Texas. Situated on…

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Long Cove Announces New Putting Course at Cedar Creek Lake Community

By Joanna England | December 12, 2017 | Comments Off on Long Cove Announces New Putting Course at Cedar Creek Lake Community

From Staff Reports Long Cove on Cedar Creek Lake, one of the country’s premiere waterfront communities located just an hour southeast of Dallas, recently announced plans for a new putting course, which will be the second-largest putting green of its kind in the country and the third largest in the world. Designed by renowned golf…

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As Fires Devastate Northern California, Dallas Vinters Offer Hope

By Joanna England | October 20, 2017 | Comments Off on As Fires Devastate Northern California, Dallas Vinters Offer Hope

With wildfires completely ravaging the Northern California countryside, many wineries and vineyards have been affected. Dallas-based Craig and Kathryn Hall, vinters of award-winning HALL wines, made a statement about the tragic disaster:

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Boot Ranch Remodels Links, Making it an Even Better Golf Resort

By Joanna England | September 26, 2017 | Comments Off on Boot Ranch Remodels Links, Making it an Even Better Golf Resort

As if it was even possible, Boot Ranch’s award-winning Hal Sutton-designed course just got better. The 18-hole golf mecca in the Texas Hill Country now offers improved playability with an enormous, tailor-made practice area. We got a chance to preview the completely redesigned links at this incredible resort just outside of Fredericksburg last weekend, and…

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