All the Zamoski family wanted from architect Hugh Jacobsen was a refuge on the Chesapeake Bay that they could leave for long periods of time without fear of vandals or Chesapeake Nor’easters. What they received is their
The Beaux Arts design of the Naval Academy is the aesthetic polar opposite of the Baroque urban plan of Annapolis. The Academy has monumental axial symmetry, rigidly composed buildings presenting uniformity of purpose and institutional clarity. The town has charming
Eight horses graze peacefully upon rolling grounds once inhabited by mastiffs, peacocks, goats, chickens, and, allegedly, a tiger. The land, once called Rocky Hill Farm, belonged to a craftsman who kept a menagerie of wild pets and
In the Kitchen with the Hammond-Harwood House Colonial Chicken Curry Story & Photography by Christine Fillat Reading a good book is always a pleasure. A good book will transport you to another time and place and if it’s really good,
Together, Brad and Gail Lundberg built a cabin near Alpine Lake in West Virginia from the forest floor up, using seventeen different species of wood. They furnished their mountain retreat, built on a lot purchased by Brad’s father over thirty
In the Kitchen with Mark & Michelle Divine Crab Cakes Story & Photography by Christine Fillat Sweet tender lumps of joy. We all know that in life, the biggest lumps do not come easy. The same holds true for crab
Saint Anne’s Church: A Romanesque Beauty on Church Circle When Sir Francis Nicholson designed the city plan of Annapolis in 1694, he formed two monumental street circles on the highest points overlooking the harbor and Chesapeake Bay. State Circle provides
In the Kitchen with Peter Fillat Pizza on the Piazza Story & Photography by Christine Fillat The pizzaiolo is the pizza maker. It is no simple job. It’s messy. You will end up decorated with flour, oil, and bits of
Hammond-Harwood House The Hammond-Harwood House is a masterpiece of architectural design. It has been described as “the most beautiful house in colonial America.” There are no challengers. Architect William Buckland designed the house in 1773. With his knowledge of
In The Kitchen With Elizabeth Reid Pistachio & Tiramisu Macarons Story & Photography by Christine Fillat You love the fine things in life. You have a sweet tooth. You have a penchant for the delicate crunch and delightful subtle sweetness