The seed for this family compound was the Goliad Weekend House that I designed for dear friends Bonnie and L.J. years ago. The family had grown over the years, grand kids arrived, and the family needed more space for themselves and for frequent guests. The new addition consisted of a fully outfitted kitchen, pantry, and a new master bedroom suite. In the existing house the former master bedroom became a family room, and the original tiny kitchen became a foyer. The new additions turn what was once a small weekend house into a rambling family compound that's nestled among the surrounding trees and opens to the land. The result is a home that invites everyone to stay for a while and savor their time there. The owners fondly call it the "Longer Than A Weekend" House.