b'expanded thanks to the Middletons talents and theloves the majestic creatures and made them the crux observations they made when traveling.of the designs. People will also quickly notice that the Webuiltaswewentalong,acknowledgedfacility has plenty of parking, including a lot for RVs.Christina. We just traveled a lot. So, when we wentTHRIVING THROUGH COVIDto Savannah, Ga., we got the idea for a stage. While there is no hosting in the Bed and Breakfast An old oak tree provides the perfect shading area forfor now due to COVID, the Middletons business has the stage and ancontinued to flourish. Thats due to the expansiveness arch suitable forof the facility and weddings. Sincethe ability to act on its inception, thecreative ideas, like Middletons havethe line dancing, also hosted artistsmusic parties, and speakers ontea parties, and the stage. becoming a virtual haven for work and The stage is notlearning. the only conceptWhen COVID making thefirst hit, people property an eventwere stuck at venue in additionhome and working to the Bed andfrom home, Breakfast. A poolrecalls Christina. house next doorThey got tired has been dedicatedof working from to parties. Ablehome, so we got to accommodate as many as 50 people, the poolwi-fi on the property and opened the doors up. We house includes a bedroom, kitchen and bathroom. told people they could come in and work from home A number of different sitting areas, some with fireon the property. It really gave them an outlet.pits and others having an open-air concept, dot theThe Middletons have also paired with local funeral property. Theres also a courtyard with bistro tableshomes to host small repass dinners for families during and umbrellas, as well as an intricately designed whitethese difficult times.carriage often used as a backdrop for photos. A trip to Jamaica also provided the Middletons withTheMiddletonsareproudofMiddletonPlaceand the idea for a unique patio.proudtheyhaveprovidedincomeformanyinthe area.This was an old greenhouse that was already missingFromlocalpartyplannersandtentbuilders,to a lot of windows, recalled Christina. So, we decideddecorators,caterers,andphotographers,manyof tomakeitanopenareawhereyoucangoouttothem have worked at Middleton Place. sit. There are still a lot of plants out there and some ceiling fans. And,Christinaravesthatthismultifacetedsiteis An outdoor storage area was transformed into outsidenestled in a community they call home.bathrooms, and another area with a look resemblingYoudonthavetomoveawayinordertodo the Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, is often visitedsomething, Christina advises potential entrepreneurs. by residents who want to engage in line dancing onYou may want to leave home for a little while, but Thursdays.the idea that you saw when you moved away, bring it Horse fixtures and drawings are spotted throughoutback to the Hopkins area and build on it. Dont let the building and on the landscape. Christina says shepeople tell you that it cant be done. Pray about it and pursue it. 12IMARA'