Dorie's Canyon Creek Blog

As we left the port of Dubrovnik on our recent Eastern Mediterranean cruise on our way to Kator we sat out on our balcony before dinner watching the sunset. I’ve often used the description in ad copy for listings “Sunsets to remember” and now understand the true meaning! The perfect almost end of a beautiful […]

There is a buzz around Austin about a New-American style restaurant in South Austin!! Word is they serve small plates that are chef-crafted and highlight farm to table ingredients which are very popular in our city. Even my oldest granddaughter raved about this new spot when she went to dinner during her internship with Retailme.com this summer with […]

On our recent Eastern Mediterranean cruise another wonderful port stop was Athens, Greece. We have been many times and walked the slick marble steps to the Acropolis, visited the Parthenon, Temple of Hephaestus and enjoyed shopping in the Plaka. It’s been smoggy with insufferable traffic when we’ve been before so what a pleasant surprise to […]

JUST LISTED with golf course & hill country views in Cedar Park   www.2700giacomo.com   2700 Giacomo Cove Cedar Park, TX 78613 is located in the upscale, master planned community of Bella Vista with a hill country setting.  Bella Vista has quick and easy access to major highways, is minutes from the Arboretum and the […]

Good friends agreed to watch our house and pool while we were gone on vacation the end of the summer.  Often upon our return we find a new piece of yard art tucked somewhere around the outside of our house … like a calling card!  We always know who left it … thanks Bill and Fran … […]

Steven Szostak with Boy Scout Troop 159 is responsible for an Eagle Scout Project benefiting the students in the Canyon Creek Subdivision where he resides. His project consisted of making repairs and enhancements to the playground and creating a new play venue at the Canyon Creek Elementary in the prestigious master planned community in NW […]

On our recent Eastern Mediterranean cruise a favorite stop was Rome.  We always love to make sure we stop by the Orange Garden in Via di Santa Sabina.  It’s a tranquil, small garden bursting with orange trees.  You’ll find many families, couples and friends quietly relaxing and enjoying the peaceful surroundings to soak in the […]

JUST LISTED in a grove of tall trees in Canyon Creek Subdivision in NW Austin www.10237emberglen.com   Buyers, act decisively and  you’ll have the best opportunity to buy this home as quality deals sell fast in Canyon Creek!   10237 Ember Glen Dr. Austin, TX 78726 is located in the center of this master planned community of […]

The walled city of Dubrovnik in Croatia is located on the Adriatic Sea and secures a top spot as a popular destination for many tourists visiting the Mediterranean. This was one of our port stops on our recent Eastern Mediterranean cruise. We’ve explored this area before but never tire of its beauty and marvel at […]