How to plan family & friend reunions

On episode 6 of the All Things Carlton Landing podcast, we meet Tanae Coleman. She’s a mom of three who lives in Northwest Arkansas.

She loves family, loves to travel and joins us today to share about her recent experience gathering at Carlton Landing for their multigenerational family reunion.

Thirty-three of them stayed in three different homes on or near Firefly Park with 20 of those being kids ranging from the toddler to the teen years.

She shares how gathering at Carlton Landing compared to other past locations, how they handled food, schedule, and all the other nitty-gritty details you’ll want to know to help you plan your next family or friend reunion at Carlton Landing.

Find Tanae on Instagram @lifewithtanae & @bethelbrew.

For help choosing homes for your next reunion, Broken Bow Travel’s Jamie Sinton is here to help. Visit www.BrokenBowTravel.com & click the tab “Cabin Requests”. Follow Jamie on Instagram @broken.bow.travel.sisters.

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The Lodge is centrally located at Park Street & "Twinkle Lane", just steps from Mama Tigs. If you're planning a large group reunion and desire nearby rentals, I provide multiple options below. Note: Homes 6, 7, & 8 below are in The Albion Quarters—the closest and most convenient options for a Lodge reunion.

1) 48 Park. To rent on VRBO, click HERE.

The Retreat at Carlton Landing is a 3 bedroom, 2 bath home that has 6 beds and will sleep up to 10 guests.

2) 42 Park. To rent on VRBO, click HERE. To book via Lakestay, click HERE.

Courtyard Cottage is owned by Deana Cunningham and is a 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath and provides a beautiful outdoor courtyard area for your dining and lounging enjoyment. It has 4 beds & hosts 5 guests.

3) 44 Park. To rent on VRBO, click HERE. To book via Lakestay, click HERE.

Park Place Cottage is 2000 square feet, has 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, has 5 beds & sleeps up to 8 guests. From the living area, you have access to the charming queen master bedroom and bath as well as the private enclosed screened-in porch perfect for Summer reading or Fall evenings. You also have access to the Courtyard Commons area with outdoor dining space shared with surrounding neighbors.

4) 46 Park. To rent on VRBO, click HERE. To book via Lakestay, click HERE.

Chelsea Cottage (which is right next to #3) is 1870 square feet with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths and sleeps 8. The dining table seats 10, and the space can be extended through two French doors leading out to a sunroom with Polywood patio settees and chairs.

5) 41 Park. To book via CL Vacations, click HERE.

Park Street Retreat is a 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath, 2000 sq ft home that sleeps 9 and is just a few doors down from The Lodge. It has a king room, queen room and a bunk room (1 twin & 2 double beds).

6) 35C Park. To rent on Air BNB, click HERE.

St. Charles Place is owned by Josh & Kristen Creel and is on the beloved Twinkle Lane, thus the most ideal second home to rent because of it's extremely close proximity to The Lodge. It is 3 bedroom and 2 bath that has 7 beds and hosts 8 guests. It is the perfect home for couples, small families or business travelers.

7) 37B Park Street. To rent via Lakestay, click HERE.

"Press Pause" is a 3 bed/2 bath that sleeps 8. It has 2 king beds & 2 sets of twin bunks. It is directly next to The Lodge, making it a VERY convenient place to stay for a reunion!

8) 35B Park Street. To rent via Lakestay, click HERE.

"Driftwood" is a 3bed/2 bath that sleeps 10. It has 1 king, 1 queen & 2 twin-over-queen bunks. It is across and down from The Lodge (across from "Press Pause" & next to "St. Charles Place").

To view other homes in Carlton Landing, visit the websites of Carlton Landing's 3 property management companies:
Lakestay

Carlton Landing Vacations

Luxe Property Hosting

Below are other properties that are self-managed & owned by dear friends who are wonderful hosts. When you book direct via their websites, you avoid paying booking fees:

HyggeHaus (near the Bocce Ball courts, 3bed/2.5bath, sleeps 6-8)

Crews Cottage (4bed/3.5bath, sleeps 12)

Beck's Bungalow (Near Firefly Park- just up from The Lodge- 4bed/3bath, sleeps 9, private pool & hottub, guest cottage)

Independence Stay (3 bed/2.5bath, sleeps 12, dog friendly, on Firefly Park)