–Hideaway Hammock is open to the public for events and special evenings.
On February 27, 2021, a Snow Moon rose over Hideaway Hammock. This ancient prairie hammock lies in western St Lucie County off of Highway 70 and Carlton Road. Ed and I had been invited to partake in this memorable evening by Mrs Joanne Carlton Humphries and her husband Fred Humphries. Ed and I were delighted to attend.
The evening was a special one, just the drive was an inspiration -to get out of the city and see the open land. When we arrived, we fetched a drink and introduced ourselves to strangers that soon enough were friends – realizing family and business connections as conversations unfolded. There were about thirty people from near and far. Some as far away as Maine who were very happy to escape the cold weather.
The hammock is dedicated to the memory of Mr and Mrs Humphries late son, Clay. Certainly he is smiling upon this beautiful place. The meal was really spectacular. Though I most enjoyed taking photos of the incredible trees in the setting sun, and then, later in the evening, during the hay-ride, I watched in amazement as mother cow mooed as her new born calf stood-up proudly for the very first time!
Ed and I had so much fun!
The moonlight washed over the place like a sentinel, reminding us of Florida’s rich ranching heritage. It was a beautiful evening, listening to Fred and Joanne, around the campfire, share their family histories that in some cases go back to before the statehood of Florida. It was an evening I will always treasure. So incredible that a A Land Remembered exist right here at home. 
-What is a hammock anyway?
-Hideaway Hammock is dedicated to the memory of Joanne and Fred Humphries son, Clay.
-Evening falls…
-A delicious steak dinner with all the fixings was served on beautiful China!
-Mrs Joanne Carlton Humphries and JTL 
-Jacqui and Ed on the hay-ride! 
-Passing cows in the moonlight! 
-Look at those trees! 
-Back to the hammock for storytelling….
A Land Remembered…
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