All Things Carlton Landing

S1E16: Most people know and love Carlton Landing for its lake activities and other warm weather amenities but have you ever considered visiting in the winter? In episode 16, Cari Tiller shares about her experience vacationing at Carlton Landing for the first time in January with nine of her longtime college friends who were also first-timers. She shares what their favorites activities were; their most cherished moments; what they thought about visiting during a colder month & how the landscaping looked; and their favorite food item they bought at The Pantry that was the center of some of their fondest memories.

Did they love Carlton Landing in the winter enough to come back the next year? You'll have to listen to find out!

If you haven't, I hope this episode inspires you to consider gathering your favorite people and retreating to Carlton Landing this winter. It's the perfect place to replenish your body & soul after the hustle & bustle of the holidays.

Connect with Jamie Sinton for help finding the perfect Carlton Landing home to meeting your needs: @broken.bow.travel.sisters & http://www.brokenbowtravel.com

Find the businesses we mentioned on Instagram:

THE PANTRY: @thepantryCL

THE MEETING HOUSE: @themeetinghousecl

MAMA TIG'S PIZZA: @mamatigspizza

THE LODGE: @thelodgeontwinklelane

For those in the DFW area, for information about Cari Tiller's landscape design services, www.catatiller.com

In Episode 15, you’ll meet Lindsay Boyett of Luxe Property Hosting, talking with us about all things Fall in Carlton Landing. We talk about special holiday weekends in Carlton Landing and the surrounding area; schedules for Pop-Up Shops, outdoor movies, pools & hot-tub; favorite Fall activities; why you will especially love Carlton Landing in the Fall and so much more.

Fall Event Schedule Dates: @thelodgeontwinklelane on Instagram

Luxe on Instagram & Facebook: @luxepropertyhosting

Luxe’s website: https://luxepropertyhosting.com/

Email Lindsay: [email protected]

CL Homeschool Travel Guide: https://www.thelodgeontwinklelane.com/homeschoolers

CL Vacation Travel Guide: https://www.thelodgeontwinklelane.com/travelguide

Lake Eufaula activities: https://www.visitlakeeufaula.com/

Simply Country Ranch: https://simplycountryranch.com/

Fishing guide: Striper Fishing Guide - Oklahoma Striper Fishing Charters

Robbers Cave Fall Festival: http://www.robberscavefallfestival.com/

Bigfoot Festival: https://www.honobiabigfoot.com/

Poteau Hot-air Balloon Festival: https://www.poteauchamber.com/Events/Annual-Events/Poteau-Balloon-Fest

Robbers Cave Stables/Horse Rides: https://robberscavestables.com/

Photographers: @Moonflower.photos & @haleykinziephotography

Photographers: https://www.moonflowerphotos.com/ & https://haleykinziephotography.com/

Chris Ham & Lindsey Morris, realtors & events updates: http://www.carltonlandingevents.com Carlton Landing Events: www.carltonlanding.com/events ARROWHEAD GOLF COURSE: https://www.travelok.com/listings/view.profile/id.294

As a followup to episode 13, in episode 14, you'll hear straight from the family members themselves; what they enjoyed most, what surprised them about Carlton Landing, how they liked how we handled food & meals, what it was like for their kids which ranged from 5 to 24, how it went having a family portrait done of so many, if 3 nights was the ideal length of time, what they would've done differently & will definitely do again, whether the more active people were bored or if they have plenty to do, and my favorite is hearing straight from the youngest grandkids what their favorite parts were!

For more information about the "Count it all Joy" home, visit https://t.vrbo.io/c094dMuxizb

For The Lodge on Twinkle Lane, http://www.thelodgeontwinklelane.com

For Moonflower photography, https://www.moonflowerphotos.com/ For the wave runner rental, https://www.getmyboat.com/trips/RKddzveK/ For 7 vacation rental homes near Twinkle Lane on Park Street, https://www.houfy.com/amandacoleman/posts/how-to-plan-family-friend-reunions-14514013

In episode 13, you’ll meet Adam Coleman, the mastermind behind his family’s “cruise-ship style” family reunion at Carlton Landing where 23 family of them celebrated his parents’ 50th anniversary. He shares the most challenging aspects of planning such a significant affair as well as the most epic moments & useful tips. TO VIEW THE ITINERARY: https://www.houfy.com/amandacoleman/posts/cruise-ship-style-family-reunion-14514284 TO RENT “COUNT IT ALL JOY”: https://t.vrbo.io/c094dMuxizb TO RENT THE LODGE: www.thelodgeontwinklelane.com TO BOOK MOONFLOWER PHOTOGRAPHY: https://www.moonflowerphotos.com/

In episode 12, you’ll meet Janette Davis. She and her husband, Bob, own Mama Tig’s Pizza, a favorite place to eat in Carlton Landing. I’m excited for you to hear the story behind the name and the family legacy that bears it, how they came to be in Carlton Landing, the significance behind their specialty pizzas, what makes their crust unique, how they cater to their food allergy customers, the best time to order to prevent a long wait time, and so much more. You can find them on Instagram @MamaTigsPizza. Their website is www.MamaTigsPizza.com.

Today, you will meet Meg Ritzman. Meg and her immediate + extended family recently vacationed at Carlton Landing for the first time over Memorial Day weekend. Their crew included 11 guests, four of which were children under the age of five. As first time Carlton Landing vacationers, they offer a unique and fresh perspective for those considering Carlton Landing for their next getaway, but whom still aren’t quite sure if they will love it. They also offer a window into what it’s like to vacation at Carlton Landing during Memorial Day, a weekend full of fun family and kid-friendly events. To learn more about Carlton Landing‘s upcoming events, visit their website at www.carltonlanding.com/events. To learn more about the home Meg and her family stayed in at Carlton Landing, visit their website at www.thelodgeontwinklelane.com. To contact Amanda with future podcast ideas, text her at 817-395-2512.

On episode 10, we’ll meet Samantha Thomas, owner of “Count it all Joy”, a spacious & low-tox home that is nestled between Tower Pool and Redbud Park. A child’s dream house, it’s full of delight and a never ending adventure. I can’t wait for you to meet Sam and hear all the stories behind the thoughtful elements she included to create the most joy-filled time for your family at Carlton Landing.

Note: we had technical difficulties during the recording. Apologies for the dings & rings! Text 817-395-2512 if you would like the links for her favorite wall paper suppliers!

To book: https://t.vrbo.io/c094dMuxizb

On episode 9, we’ll talk with Jamie Sinton, a seasoned Carlton Landing guest. He’s been visiting Carlton Landing for eight years with her family, as well as her business, Broken Bow Travel, as she helps partner with owners to promote their vacation rentals. As a mom of three boys, she celebrated Mother’s Day in much the same way as his common in our culture today but a few years ago, she had a countercultural idea for how to celebrate motherhood in a new way. She has been doing it since and will share about it with us today. To learn more about bookcations, visit www.thelodgeontwinklelane.com/bookcation. The book mentioned in this episode is “Find Your People” by Jennie Allen.

Amanda Coleman, owner of The Lodge on Twinkle Lane, developed this list of basic questions upon noticing the newness of Carlton Landing to her fellow Fort Worth friends. We answer questions like: Carlton Landing looks similar to Rosemary Beach & Seaside. Are they related? Is Carlton Landing kid, wheelchair, EV and stroller friendly? Do they have pools & a beach? What about boat rentals, restaurants and shopping? How large is Carlton Landing? How’s the fishing? Are there alligators? Is there a nearby landing strip, fitness gym & place to park my own boat? and more! To keep up with Carlton Landing’s events, visit www.CarltonLanding.com/events. Chris Ham, a local CL realtor, created & updates www.CarltonLandingEvents.com so you keep in the know with not only Carlton Landing sponsored events, but others as well + hours of operations for all the local businesses! To receive texts updates, text TWINKLE to 918-380-1655. For CL merch, visit https://carltonlanding.brilliantmade.com/. To learn more about new urbanism & the vision for CL, visit https://www.cnu.org/publicsquare/2022/03/03/setting-new-pattern-rural-growth.

In episode 7, you’ll meet Christina Madore with Moonflower Photography, an exceptionally talented & affordable photographer in the Eufaula area. In this episode, she shares how to decide where to shoot around Carlton Landing & how she makes it not only painless for the husbands and kids, but actually fun! We discuss choosing clothing and colors, how far in advance you need to book, and her various package options. She shares the story behind the beautiful picture of my friends’ daughter running down Twinkle Lane at dusk that captures the essence of Christmas morning. You can follow Moonflower Photography on Instagram at @Moonflower.Photos & on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/moonflowerranch. You can DM her there to inquire about your portrait needs. Be sure to ask her about her Unicorn portrait sessions! You can see the epic Twinkle Lane image on Instagram at @TheCarltonLandingPodcast.