SHANDELEE LAKE

Obviously, everybody's favorite section of the house is the wraparound porch which extends from the kitchen entrance to the lakefront entrance. The porch is only about 20 feet from the lake, so the sound of the water and the rocking of the boats is very soothing and relaxing. The shady side facing the woods is the best area for grabbing the wicker couch for yourself with your favorite book...ahhh...total relaxation! The front porch is home to six rocking chairs, and if that's not enough room for an impending crowd, well then we pull out the lawn chairs, chaise lounges and (my personal favorite) a sand chair or two to throw on the end of a dock to catch the breeze. n Recently, we have made another comfortable nook in the shade beneath the rhodedendrons by the lake with two chairs in which to relax and seek respite from the sun. If one feels the need to be alone and regenerate, I often find a leisurely trip in one of the boats is the perfect answer. My favorite skiff would be the "johnny..