Erehwon_Retreat

01/09/2023

5801 1/2 N Suwanee Ave

1923 Tampa Vacation Rental Cottage

01/09/2023

5801 N Suwanee Ave

5801 N Suwanee Ave January 9, 2023January 9, 2023 Henry Young, Jr.Related Henry Young, Jr. For almost 45 years, Henry served in Fundraising and Arts Management positions and ran his own consulting firm. His work secondary schools; healthcare organizations; and service organizations, with a specializ...

09/29/2022

05/13/2022

After 12 seasons, I have begun the next steps in life - dowmsizing and moving closer to family. I will miss seeing many of our guests each winter and others every two to three years. If Florida living is in your plans, this has been a fabulous way to live and stay active.

5801 N SUWANEE AVENUE, TAMPA, FL 33604 | MLS # T3372773 | SavvyCard®

05/04/2022

Painted Bunting, the thrill with Spring migration

04/11/2022

Most visitors to Florida have no idea the central part of the state is largely comprised of cattle ranchers. Organized ranching began with the founding of St. Augustine in 1565, when cattle from Spain and Cuba formed the basis of herds that fed the garrison and surrounding communities. In addition to herds owned by the Spanish and Indians, wild cattle flourished in the range lands and prairies.
Deseret Ranches is what long time Floridians call the Mormon Ranch. At about 295,000 acres, it is one of the largest cow-calf cattle ranches in the United States. It is 10 times larger than Walt Disney World.

03/27/2022

I so appreciate Central Florida for its natural underground aquifer, about 800 billion gallons of water flow through limestone to bubble up to form more than 700 of the natural springs in the Sunshine State every single day. That’s the largest collection anywhere on earth and almost all N of I-40. This is Silver Springs State Park just 86 miles from Erehwon Retreat.

The water’s temperature never goes above a crisp, refreshing 72 degrees, and through that crystal clear water, you can see entire ecosystems thriving: aquatic plants, gorgeous rock formations, and wildlife like manatees and turtles.

The challenge we have to all springs is the sweet heart deal the State has with Bottled Water. Companies like Nestle's/ Blue Triton pays a license fee of under $200 a year and no fees based on the # of gallons drawn. Then Fl has to pay for the liter associated with plastic bottles.

03/19/2022

Two Sandhill cranes plus the new addition on the last day of winter.

03/11/2022

03/08/2022

March 1, 2022 Photo shoot of cottage by Michael Tunnel. We hire Home Exposure Photography to update every third year since March 1, 2010 to insure guests are seeing decor updates and state of general maintenance, Erehwon begins it's 13th season in two days.🥳

03/08/2022

Erehwon Photo shoot (3/1/22) by Michael Tunnell (Homeexposurephotography). Michael first shot the property on March 1, 2010 in preparation of our Grand Opening March 10, 2010. Michael or one of his team re-shoots every third year, so guests can see its maintained and updated regularly.

03/07/2022

March is the time of year when Floridians and Visitors alike flock to our beaches. We're in a La Nina patters which means Tampa Bay is warmer and drier than usual with temperatures in the mid-80's and little to no rain most days. So we should have perfect weather thru May.
La Nina is peaking at just the right time. This pattern will slowly phase into a neutral pattern by summer, which usually makes condition less conducive for hurricanes in the Atlantic.
Yesterday at Honeymoon Island State Park (23 miles from Erehwon Retreat).

02/18/2022

Always enjoy the 10 min walk to Spaddy's Coffee. Florida winter is in full swing at The Courtyard

02/12/2022

Fishing surf or pier - Great pier locations: 4th St Pier St Petersburg, Weedon Island Pier, Dunedin Pier, and the supreme - Sunshine Highway

02/08/2022

It's raining in Tampa today. Got me thinking of February 26, the Grapefruit League begins this year’s Spring training matches. Pitchers and catchers report February 12 and position players on the 17th. There’s something special about watching baseball in Florida - endless sunshine, easy travel between baseball grounds and none of the stress of fighting to get into the packed grounds and dealing with the congested roads around stadiums in the Northern states. Parking at Steinbrenner Field is $10. Seating Capacity 11, 076. It’s an easy-going experience of sport in the sun, with something for everybody. As the league timetable shows, there’s no end of excitement to be had!

02/07/2022

The Bungalow and Cottage guests are bike riders. Able to make a number of suggestions each week for great rides. This shot on the Good Neighbor Trail Brookesville - Withlacoche.

02/06/2022

Our guests love having a full kitchen and the view when prepping or washing dishes.

02/04/2022

Talk about patience - the hunter stalking in the Frackahatchi grass.

01/29/2022

Before the burn off - Circle B Bar Preserve

01/20/2022

Humbled and grateful.

12/28/2021

Fabulous Fish Tacos @ the C House, just a three block walk from Erehwon Retreat. I've known Janette for a decade. She and her husband are among a small group of young friends. It was a treat today to have lunch and meet her mom and at the end of lunch her dad.

12/21/2021

On Sunday I attended the Bolshoi Ballet in the Cinema for The Nutcracker followed by a Venezuelan lunch. YUMMY NIKOS AREPAS.

12/16/2021

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12/16/2021

Facebook keeps suggesting ads, but Erehwon has no availability prior to March. Pointless suggestion.

12/08/2021

I frequent this path along the Hillsborough River just .5 miles from Erehwon Retreat.

12/06/2021

The living room of our 1923 Arts and Craft era cottage (1 bed/1 bath)

12/06/2021

HOP ON, HOP OFF

Pirate Water Taxi offers daily tours of Tampa with 14 stops located along their route near attractions, museums, restaurants & parks! Simply buy tickets at their home dock (Stop #7 – Convention Center), online or after boarding the taxi at any of the stops located throughout Downtown Tampa. Once purchased, you will receive a Pirate Water Taxi wristband which allows you to hop on and off the taxi at any stop for unlimited rides – all day! These wristbands also give you discounts with a number of venues located on the route.

12/02/2021

With all the native plants, I am used to seeing a wide range of birds particularly during fall and spring migration , but this is a first spied while going for the afternoon mail, a Rooster sitting on a widow sill today.

11/27/2021

Tampa's Bayshore Blvd. the longest continuous sidewalk in the US.
Located south of “downtown”, the scenic waterfront walkway is 10 feet (3.0 m) wide and stretches for 4.5 miles (7.2 km) along Hillsborough Bay. It starts at Columbus Statue Park and ends at Gandy Boulevard.

The sidewalk is widely used for recreation and exercise. Besides incredible views of the bay and Tampa skyline, the sidewalk also provides benches, a water fountain, workout stations, and bicycle parking. Bayshore Boulevard Greenway is a favorite for runners, and bikers can enjoy an adjacent three-mile-long bike lane which runs alongside.

Walking end to end may take about an hour and a half, but you’ll be treated to serene views of the bay and some of Tampa’s most prestigious and beautiful homes, many of which are listed on the National Historic Register, in Old Hyde Park.

Having walked the longest continuous sidewalk in the world back in 1970 while in the Navy, I always think of the Rambla of Montevideo (13.7 miles) whenever I am on Bayshore..