Despite its elegance, this is a house that yearns for the bustle of children. On the main floor is an enormous playroom with exercise equipment, a pool table, a wet bar and closets full of games and toys. A couple of other closets open into double beds for extra people. Well-mannered children of all ages are welcome but must be supervised by their parents. Outside, guests may enjoy 2.5 miles of paved paths.
Kids love to fly along the paths on their in-line skates.
Fly-fish in the ponds, ride the horses or bring your own horses. A meatless gourmet breakfast of a frittata or quiche, fresh fruit and homemade bread with fresh-squeezed orange juice is served in the dining room or on the porch. Next to the arena is a new, Victorian-style vacation house with seven guest rooms decorated with antiques and wood floors. Every room has a private bath with a claw-foot tub and a shower head shaped like a giant sunflower. Even the pearl, push-button light switches look authentically antique.