The procession continued under the portico of the neoclassical building and through the bronze doors.
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Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
According to the brothers, the home — despite appearing quite elegant, with its portico, white balustrade, five bedrooms, carved fireplaces and a music room — has long been in decay and would cost millions of dollars to restore.
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Eric Adler
May 12,
Kansas City Star,
12 May 2026
One prompted stories of an old cowboy sitting alone on a porch, surveying a ghost town; another prompted stories about a sun rising over a meadow, where tiny creatures awakened and started to frolic.
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Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
Southerners love a porch, and on that porch, there must be hanging baskets.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
19 May 2026
The ground floor sets the tone with an impressive entrance hall, a banquet room with a fireplace, and a large kitchen opening onto a veranda with a dining table for 20.
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Angela Tafoya,
Vogue,
18 May 2026
Either way, grab a drink or coffee at the lobby bar or stroll an expansive veranda outfitted with fire pits, walking paths, and the aforementioned ocean view before your room is ready.
Start your day at Porto Vecchio harbor, where fishermen sell their morning’s catch, then wander through charming piazzas and courtyards, visiting landmarks like the Basilica di San Nicola and the Swabian castle on your way.
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Megan Murphy,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Apr. 2026
Set the scene The piazza where the hotel is located encapsulates the Eternal City.
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