Colceriu-Dandu Family

By Greta Honsberger

eatured in this issue of The Sanctuary Living, we are excited to present the Colceriu-Dandu family: Calin, Amanda, Jacie, and Gabriel. Residence of The Sanctuary since 2018, this sports-minded family appreciates their neighborhood for several reasons. Some of these reasons include the many social opportunities, the convenient location, the wonderful neighbors, and the peaceful environment. Amanda knows a thing or two about the social aspects of The Sanctuary because she is the social committee chair. “Bringing people together is something I love to do, especially the kids,” explains Amanda. The neighborhood has grown a great deal in the past five years. As such, there are many new

Ffamilies. Amanda has made it her calling to connect these families to all that The Sanctuary offers, especially the friendships within The Sanctuary community. These important connections among neighbors are a treasure that Amanda feels honored to facilitate. Location is one of the top reasons the Colceriu-Dandu family appreciates calling The Sanctuary home. Calin travels to his business in New Orleans almost daily, so having quick and easy access to the Causeway is a must, and Amanda likes being close to Gabriel’s school. Everything they need: Just Chillin for Gabriel, Homegoods for Amanda, Fresh Market for Calin, and MacKenzie and Me for Jacie are all close to their home.

To the Colceriu-Dandu family, their neighbors make living in The Sanctuary even sweeter. According to Amanda, when describing their street, “Juniper Court is known for being one of the best streets in the subdivision.” She goes on to explain that the neighborson Juniper Court know each other well, are a close-knit group, and enjoy hanging out together. This close group of neighbors traditionally celebrates the New Year together at a party hosted by the Colceriu-Dandus. It sounds like neighbors are family on Juniper Court.

The Colceriu-Dandus love the peaceful and serene environment of their neighborhood. This concept connects to the design and building of their home. Their home was not built in haste. Every aspect of it was carefully planned over a period of years. Amanda explains, “We wanted it to resemble the things we loved the most: Mexico, Italy, everything Caribbean, and European.” Amanda decorated their home, herself, and has incorporated styles and furnishings from all over the US and Europe. Some of their favorite things about their house are the architecture, the design, and the authenticity. Amanda adds, “The pool design, island design, and a medallion on the front of the house are identical designs.” A favorite part of their house is the second-story terrace, which faces the courtyard. From the balcony, one can find the best view of the courtyard. The view is enhanced by the peacefulness that the family has come to love about their unique home.

When this busy family wants to slow down, Jacie, who is studying to be a Physician’s Assistant at Mississippi State, and Gabriel, a soon-to-be fifthgrader at Tchefuncte Middle School, along with their nearly-human Australian Labradoodle, Saint, love to join their parents in the outdoor cabana or the pool to watch sports. Amanda laughs when she clarifies they k

watch “ANY SPORTS!” For a local evening out, they enjoy dining at Pardo’s or Tchefuncte. They are also fans of breakfast at The Crazy Pig.

Traveling is important to Colceriu-Dandu family. Calin is from Transylvania, Romania, so every summer, the family heads to Europe to spend time with his family. While in Europe, they always visit another country. This is truly a remarkable way for the whole family to experience and learn about the world. v Photo Credits to Katie Ulmer Photography

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