Madeline Houlihan

Nov 7, 2024 | gardenandgun.com | Madeline Houlihan |Explore Asheville

The gumption, grit, and resilience of Western North Carolina is on full display following the impact of Hurricane Helene. The region, known for its vibrant arts, food, and outdoors scenes, is currently in the process of reopening, and though the road will be long, signs of hope are appearing: Asheville and Black Mountain, among other communities, have been designated safe to begin planning a visit, and the iconic Biltmore welcomes the public back, just in time for the holiday season.

May 7, 2024 | gardenandgun.com | Haskell Harris |Madeline Houlihan

Arts & CultureA bucolic Charlottesville, Virginia, farm bursts with love—and a sense of place Honoring the place where a bride has roots is always a fitting—and very Southern—way to celebrate a marriage, especially when the location happens to be a gorgeous, sprawling Charlottesville, Virginia, farm in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

May 7, 2024 | gardenandgun.com | Haskell Harris |Madeline Houlihan

Arts & CultureA Texas marriage kicks off with fun and games at a favorite childhood summer camp For many Southerners, summer camps are places to meet lifelong friends, make wonderful memories, and spend time in nature. And for Margaret Murray, the one she loved growing up—Camp Waldemar, in Hunt, Texas—was the only place in the world she wanted to get married. Margaret and her sisters were the third generation of their family to attend the storied sleep away spot.

Mar 20, 2024 | gardenandgun.com | Madeline Houlihan

Laura and Kurt Kenkel of Charlotte, North Carolina, dreamed of having a waterfront home away from home. A house big enough for their grow-ing family but in a neighborhood that didn’t feel like an in-and-out summer vacation spot. Somewhere the couple could live for weeks at a time with their six-year-old pup, Emmett; take leisurely nature walks; foster new friendships; and tap into their affinity for outdoor activities. Charleston, South Carolina’s barrier islands caught their attention.

Mar 20, 2024 | gardenandgun.com | Madeline Houlihan

Days spent on or overlooking the tidal creeks and marsh savannas of the South Carolina Lowcountry move to a rhythm far removed from the hustle of modern life. Time is marked by the gentle ebb and flow of the tide, legendary sunrises, and sunsets that seem to stop time altogether. Just off the northernmost edge of Daniel Island—a thoughtfully planned coastal community located within the much-lauded city of Charleston—an exclusive new neighborhood dubbed The Retreat is taking shape.