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23315 Cody Court, Denton, MD

Offered at $998,000

Picture perfect 13-acre property offering every amenity, complete privacy, and great location!

Beautiful 5BR home with large gourmet kitchen and elevated ceilings, 3-car detached garage with 1BR apartment above, 2-stall horse stable with several fencedin pastures, gunite pool and expansive patioperfect for entertaining!

Offered at $7,200,000 laura.carney@sothebysrealty.com lauracarney.com

“Woodlawn Farm” an exceptional 91-acre estate featuring a stunning 4BR manor home, charming 2BR renovated pool house with gunite pool, 4BR guest cottage, two protected piers, and numerous outbuildings. Complete privacy with gated entrances, 3250’ waterfrontage on Bridge Creek & Broad Creek. Breathtaking sunsets!

17 Goldsborough Street

Easton, MD 21601

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koi and black geese and prayed in front of a tranquil-looking 18-foot Buddha adorned with gold leaf. The Byodo-in Temple is a scale replica of a Japanese temple that commemorates the first Japanese immigrants to Hawaii. When rung by visitors, a large sacred brass bell reverberates throughout the gardens and temple with deep tranquil and meditative sounds to send out happiness and longevity to all.

With everyone ready for lunch, we stopped at a little outdoor pavilion for a locally prepared repast of grilled chicken, rice and fresh pineapple. Delicious. The rain let up by the next stop, and we were enchanted with a verdant botanical garden walk and waterfalls at Waimea Valley. The tropical gardens, waterfall, shops and a restaurant benefit and preserve the Hawaiian culture and community. The mile-long walk to the falls winds through amazing exotic gardens of oversized ferns, lily ponds and wild birds, while signs describe the grounds, his - tory and plant life that exists in the sacred valley.

Classic Eastern Shore Cape Cod situated on Island Creek with approximately 400 feet of shoreline, deep water at pier, and an extremely rare boat house. The Main house is well appointed and takes full advantage of water views. Chef’s kitchen with high-end stainless steel appliances, island, breakfast area with fireplace and water views. Formal living and dining rooms, river room and a family room with wet bar. Main-level primary suite and two additional bedrooms on upper level including with en-suite baths. Loft overlooking family room that walks out to balcony perfect for an office or sitting room. In-ground pool and pool house with pergola, patio, kitchenette, and full cabana bath. 2-car attached garage and outbuilding for additional storage space.

Well-maintained home located in the sought after Arcadia Shores neighborhood. Interior features a traditional floor plan with formal living and dining rooms as well as an open kitchen and family room that leads to the 3 season sunroom. Ample sized bedrooms and primary suite with walk-in closet and full bath. Bonus room above the garage is perfect as a playroom/game room, craft room or climate controlled storage. Enjoy the privacy of this beautiful 4.58+/- acre tree-lined lot and spend time relaxing on the stone patio. 2-car attached garage with workspace and large shed great for additional storage. Arcadia Shores provides the best of a private, country setting while being a waterfront community primely located between Easton and St. Michaels.

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Like the best of guides, Koaoki was knowledgeable and entertaining. He shared information about the mountain ranges, renowned surfer beaches (like Waimea Bay, home to some of the world’s biggest waves), towns, villages, tropical forests and pineapple plantations that we surveyed. Our last stop was the Dole Pineapple Plantation, “Hawaii’s Complete Pineapple Experience,” on the North Shore. More commercial than lush, of course, but fun, the site includes a garden, a train tour, a maze, a museum and a gift shop with all things pineapple. For Holly and me, the highlights of the experience were exploring the tropical flower gardens and slurping on a Dole Pineapple Whip, a delightful mix of soft vanilla ice cream and frozen pineapple chunks.

(Note: Dole and Del Monte relocated much of their Hawaii pineapple production elsewhere in the world in

Famished and exhausted, we returned to Waikiki Beach after a 10-hour tour. We walked across the street from our hotel, the Outrigger Waikiki Beach, to the International Market and bought dinner from local vendors selling Pad Thai, barbecued chicken, fresh fruit and vegetables. We were overjoyed to have seen so much of Oahu in one day, to support local cooks at lunch and dinner and to crash in our comfortable room with a

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view of the sunset at Waikiki Beach.

In our quest to learn more about the culture and history of our 50th state and its people, we embarked a few days later on a trip to the Polynesian Cultural Center (PCC) in the village of La’ie, about 30 minutes from our resort. Our driver, Georgia, a proud Hawaiian, taught us some Hawaiian words and meanings. “Aloha,“ which we thought meant just “hello,” also means “goodbye,” “love” and several other things. “Ohana” means “family.” “Mahalo,” which we used a lot, means “thank you.”

According to DK Eyewitness Travel Hawaii, the village of La’ie on Oahu’s North Shore was founded by Mormon missionaries in 1864. It now includes a Mormon temple, a branch of Brigham Young University (BYU) and a 42-acre educational theme park, the renowned PCC, our destination. We were impressed to learn that the PCC is staffed by students from the Pacific Polynesian Islands who attend BYU.

We were educated and entertained while visiting the six Polynesian villages situated around a river. Students from Tonga, Hawaii, Samoa, Tahiti, Fiji and Aotearoa (Māori for New Zealand) demonstrated arts and crafts and sang and danced (including the hula in the Hawaiian village) in their countries’ regalia. Some of the shows proved quite amusing when they brought audience members to the stage to try the dances in costumes. Hilarious!

We were transported in outrigger canoes and small ferries on the river from one village to the next. We tried our hand at playing drums, starting a fire and making flower ink prints on fabric. We also tried poi, a native dish made from the taro plant, which tasted like paste to our palates. Visitor participation is encouraged.

At the PCC, we were able to experience the vibrant hospitality, history, culture and traditions of many South Pacific islands in one place and for a good cause. We watched a beautiful introductory film about the natural beauty of the Hawaiian Islands— the mountains, volcanoes, ocean, flowers and forests—and the bond that Hawaiians have with the land.

The PCC is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. All proceeds benefit the preservation and protection of Polynesian cultures and the education and development of students from across the Pacific. It is Hawaii’s most popular paid attraction, with more than 700,000 visitors a year.

Having visited New Zealand and a Māori Cultural Center there, I was particularly thrilled to visit the Aotearoa village at the PCC and to share the experience with Holly. The Māori students demonstrated their fearsome war dance, the “haka,” with music. The haka was performed in a group, as is usual, and demonstrates Māori pride, strength and unity. The Māori postural dance involves the entire body in vigorous rhythmic movements, which may include swaying, slapping of the chest and thighs, stamping, vocal sounds and gestures. Thrilling!

We ended the day with dinner and a show at the PCC. The dining

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spot was the Gateway to Polynesia Restaurant, named after Hawaii, “the gateway in the Pacific between East and West.” We dined on delicacies from Hawaii’s land and sea: Hawaiian-styled shrimp, fish, chicken, mangoes, papaya and pineapple, topped off with chocolate macadamia nut ice cream and a macadamia nut cookie. Two musicians played ukuleles and serenaded us with Hawaiian music. Joyful!

An amazing theatrical production, “HA: Breathe of Life,” was our final treat and educational experience that night in the outdoor Pacific Theater. More than 100 talented, skilled BYU Polynesian singers, dancers, actors, knife throwers, drummers and fire eaters produced a remarkable show about the history of the Polynesian islands and people as seen through one family’s story. The enchanting music and costumes were all created by BYU staff, students and alumni for the show. It was another wonderful introduction to and celebration of the people, history and cultures of Polynesia.

It was also another long day for us, 11 hours. The next day was a pool/beach day to regenerate. We were blessed with sun after a damp and cloudy day at the PCC. The highlight of that down day for me was the craft class at our resort. While Holly enjoyed her cabana lounge chair at the pool, I enjoyed making a Hawaiian craft with the Outrigger Resort activities staff in the lobby at a table next to an outrigger canoe exhibit. What symbolizes Hawaii to you?

A lei must come to mind. I made my own lei! Tables were spread with fragrant orchid blossoms. The group of kids and adults were told to gather 60 of the delicate white and purple blossoms to make our leis. Next, we broke off the stems. Then, with a four-inch needle threaded with a double loop of heavy white thread, we poked the needle through the centers of 60 flowers with four at a time on the needle. We gently pushed the flowers along the thread, leaving a four-inch string at the end. After all the flowers were strung, we tied the knot and cut the string. I proudly wore my beautiful, aromatic lei to the pool, where Holly

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SHARP’S IS. LIGHT: 46 minutes before Oxford

TILGHMAN: Dogwood Harbor same as Oxford

EASTON POINT: 5 minutes after Oxford

CAMBRIDGE: 10 minutes after Oxford

CLAIBORNE: 25 minutes after Oxford

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WYE LANDING: 1 hr. after Oxford

ANNAPOLIS: 1 hr., 29 min. after Oxford

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CENTREVILLE LANDING: 2 hrs. after Oxford

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and I took turns wearing it and taking photos of each other.

As we lounged by the pool watching bathers and surfers enjoy the ocean and beach, we talked about our next adventure and the conclusion to our embrace of Hawaii. We were thinking about our fl ight to the “Big Island” of Hawaii and a visit to Volcano National Park and other adventures. Oh, what wonders does this special island hold for us? Check in next month for the reveal.

Bonna L. Nelson is a Bay-area writer, columnist, photographer and world traveler. She resides in Easton with her husband, John.

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2 Owner’s Suites

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MDTA2005632

2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath $259,900

MDTA2004820

111 Mt. Mills Lane, Queenstown, MD 21658

Thirty-one contoured acres of open space, woods and a stream. The main house dates to 1740 as the miller’s house for Bloomingdale Estate. Additions on both sides over the years include a modern kitchen and cozy family room plus a first floor primary suite with large bonus room above. The main house offers four bedrooms four bathrooms and several fireplaces. Keeping much of the historic charm the home is updated for modern living. Additional structures include a couple of older buildings, one used as kennels and storage plus a more modern barn with a large shop, two car garage and other covered storage. The park-like grounds include a 40’x20’ pool, grape arbor and many flower beds. All in all a beautiful property.

$1,250,000