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L ongtime Houstonians Cone and Fourticq fell in love with Round Top's rolling countryside, as well as the people who live there. "It's a cool little town with cool people doing all kinds of unusual things you might not expect in a small Texas town," Fourticq says. Cone grew up on a farm in Austin County, not far from Round Top, and was familiar with the town's lively vibe. "You can go dancing or listen to live music, or go to a great restaurant," he says. "People are very social, entertain and host dinner parties." The couple are building a house nearby and plan to move there permanently in a few years when their youngest daughter graduates high school. Red Antler bungalows was conceived as a way to stay busy once they retire. "Our goal is to create something unique and personalized," Cone says. With seven-day notice prior to arrival, they can arrange car service from airports in Austin and Houston, and stock your refrigerator, pantry, and bar. For the uninitiated, a first trip to Round Top can feel a little like being marooned at sea. The town's only mercantile closes at 6 pm on weekdays and even earlier on Sundays, many restaurants are closed on Monday and Tuesday. "I tell people it's like a yachting experience — you have to plan in advance." Red Antler has already caught the attention of top interior designers. They won't name names, but "we've had a lot of prominent designers stay here from all over," Fourticq says. "One recently flew in from San Francisco, and there's a lady based in the Bahamas who's very well known." Recently the high-profile owner of a Dallas private club took all three bungalows for friends flying in from New York and Los Angeles. Fourticq and Cone filled a big silver bowl — shaped like a deer's head with antlers — with champagne, rosé, and white wine. "It was a huge hit, and they had a blast," Fourticq says. Red Antler Bungalows, 125, 131, and 137 Gretchen's Way, Round Top, redantlerroundtop.com. COUNTRY CLUB WELCOME TO THE (Continued from page 103) Worried about summers' sizzling heat and predicted above-average storms and hurricanes? Because in Houston, it's not "if" but, rather, "when" the electrical power goes out. Imagine the peace of mind that comes with no longer having to worry about severe weather affecting your home or daily routine. With Texas at an elevated risk for meeting electrical supply demands, living in a safe community has never been more important to your quality of life. Our natural gas generators provide complete electrical back-up for the entire Community—from critical infrastructure, to air-conditioning, to individual outlets in apartments. RENTAL COMMUNITY WITH NO LARGE BUY-IN FEE CALL TO SCHEDULE A PRIVATE SHOWING OF YOUR NEW HOME TODAY. RELIABLE NATURAL GAS GENERATORS TEXAS FAMILY-OWNED AND MANAGED • INDEPENDENT LIVING • ASSISTED LIVING MEMORY CARE www.THETRADITION.COM THE TRADITION–WOODWAY 6336 Woodway Drive, Houston, TX 77057 Independent Living (713) 423-6066 Assisted Living & Memory Care (713) 874-9096 THE TRADITION–BUFFALO SPEEDWAY 9339 Buffalo Speedway, Houston, TX 77025 Independent Living (713) 715-1905 Assisted Living & Memory Care (713) 715-1902