In Hawaii, sacred stones and sustainability abound at this $19.95 million ecolodge retreat

On the foothills of a valley in Ahu Pohaku Ho‘omaluhia on the island of Hawai‘i, nearly two miles down from the nearest cafe, sits a cluster of sacred stones. Folklore has it that Kamehameha the Great, the conqueror and first ruler of Hawaii, was a frequent visitor, conducting council meetings at th

Can living near water make you happier? Science says yes – and so do these 5 homes

Humans’ love for natural bodies of water has long been the subject of poems, paintings and religious texts – and now scientific journals. In the past decade, numerous studies about the physical and mental benefits of being near oceans, lakes and rivers cite the benefits of everything from boosted le

Film Spotlight: a haven of style in heavenly Toorak, Australia

Great bones and a great address – two qualities that reign supreme in the world of prime real estate. Because they ensure a home will always hold appeal – and value. Standing discreetly yet imperiously in Melbourne’s elite suburb of Toorak is 9 Cole Court – a shining example of both. Especially now,

Vintage-style romance: a Northern California vineyard home

Do you like wild turkey with your wine? In this part of the world, it’s not what you think. Once an endangered species in California, wild turkeys have made a comeback due to conservation efforts set in place in the mid ’90s. And the birds seem to have developed a taste for grapes. Wild turkeys who