Would you believe this extraordinary 10.4-acre residence is just 12 miles from Penn State’s campus? With spectacular views in all directions, this retreat haven by Beaver Mountain Log and Cedar Homes is a celebration of masterful architecture and exceptional carpentry. At the heart of this home is a Tuliviki high-efficiency woodstove, beautifully constructed from soapstone […]

We’ve talked about having it all in Boalsburg, and if you’re considering a move to this historic and charming locale, you’re going to need a few more details on how to live, learn and work in Boalsburg. Live Boalsburg homes are on and off the market in mere days, if not hours, thanks to the […]

Happy Valley has long-been rated a top place to live thanks to the vibrancy of Penn State and State College and the surrounding communities and small towns. The village of Boalsburg is one of the nearest to campus and local amenities like theatres, concert facilities, athletic venues and shops and restaurants, and is also a […]

Imagine enjoying views of Mount Nittany, Beaver Stadium and Shingletown Gap from your own master suite balcony. This gorgeous Tudor manor includes this and more. The exterior features elaborate chimneys, massive masonry and heavy cedar trim. All the rough stone is from the estate grounds, the cut limestone from Indiana, and the brick are made […]

Just as hotels within the hospitality industry in Happy Valley found new ways to pivot during the beginnings of the pandemic, so did many restaurants around the region. Eateries that had never before offered online ordering, delivery, outside dining and other social distancing-friendly options learned to do so with gusto. That’s not to say the […]

A visit to any farmers market is, by its very nature, social. The mingling with other shoppers. The chit-chatting with the vendors. You get to know your neighbors and the folks who grow your food on a deeper level. So what happens when the “social” part of just about everything is stripped away and the […]