Siobhan and I have lived a graced life these past five years since we met and settled in together. It's a "second-time-around" relationship for both of us, and building our tiny cottage in this little corner of paradise has been emblematic of the whole journey, as we discover new places in the world, and in our own hearts. "Shambhala House" means "place of piece," loosely translated from Hindi, and it has been a place of peace and joy for us. We live here (in the upstairs unit) half of the year, and -- since we can both work from anywhere -- wander to other places for the rest. When we are home, we love to meet and greet our guests, as we love welcoming and taking care of people... but we can also make ourselves completely invisible, when quiet and privacy is the priority!

We each have two kids, ranging from 18 to 24, and we love both visiting them and having them up to the cottage to stay. Siobhan is in Supply Chain Management, and Zemo is an Executive Coach and Management Consultant.

As far as I am concerned, there is not a more beautiful mountain on the entire East Coast, and to be able to look out the window and see it, or sit up on the deck with drinks and take in the vast expanse of the valley... well, that is all the benefit I needed to sell me on this place! But throw in the easy access to hiking / biking / walking trails, and the lovely restaurants and shops of Highlands and Cashiers, and you realize how many benefits this area has. No light pollution means the Milky Way shines bright at night, and to be able to take than in from the hot tub, with not a single other sound to be heard... heaven!