Ensure a good time for all — including yourself — by following these steps for preparing for and hosting houseguests

Make sure their visit goes smoothly by following these simple steps

Crave a quiet day or a weekend devoted to yoga? Design a mini retreat without going anywhere

No dedicated guest room? Make hosting overnighters easier by keeping the essentials in one place

A Chicago couple's weekend retreat fulfills a long-held dream of honoring architect Frank Lloyd Wright

Envisioning sunsets and starry skies, newlywed artists construct a 1-room retreat on a family farm

You don’t have to go all-out to have a retreat that’s all good, this Wisconsin vacation home shows

With an insulating green roof, savvy material use and a smart design, this home in the woods wastes not in a beautiful way

Guest cabins, a barn for parties and a spacious communal bathroom make a couple's coastal home an entertaining dream

Imagine all the things you could do in your extra space: painting, planting, playing or nothing at all