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!

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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.

On episode 6, we meet Tanae Coleman. She’s a mom of three who lives in Northwest Arkansas. She loves family, loves to travel and joins us today to share about her recent experience gathering at Carlton Landing for their multigenerational family reunion. Thirty-three of them stayed in three different homes on or near Firefly Park with 20 of those being kids ranging from the toddler to the teen years. She shares how gathering at Carlton Landing compared to other past locations, how they handled food, schedule, and all the other nitty-gritty details you’ll want to know to help you plan your next family or friend reunion at Carlton Landing. Find Tanae on Instagram @lifewithtanae & @bethelbrew. For help choosing homes for your next reunion, Broken Bow Travel’s Jamie Sinton is here to help. Visit BrokenBowTravel.com & click the tab “Cabin Requests”. Follow Jamie on Instagram @broken.bow.travel.sisters.

In Episode 5, we have Jamie Sinton, owner of Broken Bow Travel. Jamie is originally from Colleyville, Texas, but has lived in small-town Oklahoma for 16 years. A few years after she moved to Oklahoma, she realized her love for local travel, her specialty being hidden gems. After discovering Broken Bow in 2013, she fell in love. She couldn’t stop talking about it and helping friends plan vacations there. This sparked the birth and growth of BrokenBowTravel.com. Since, she has expanded her services to other hidden gems such as Carlton Landing. She joins us today to provide insight on how Carlton Landing is similar to and unique from the Broken Bow/Hochatown area. I’m excited for you to glean from her years of experience and I hope you’ll share with your Broken Bow loving friends who are hesitant to try out Carlton Landing for fear of the unknown. You can find her on Instagram @Broken.Bow.Travel.Sisters. She’s also on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/brokenbowtravel. Her website is BrokenBowTravel.com.