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Ralph and Karen Holyoke started and built the Homeport in 1997 with a desire to return to their Maritime roots. Prior to
Homeport they lived in Western Canada where Ralph was working as a Petroleum Geologist and then in commercial and residential
real estate sales. Karen has worked as a Professional Accountant (CME) since leaving University and continues to operate her
own independent consulting firm. Both are involved in the community with volunteer work in a number of civic groups, Local
antique auto clubs and several other boards.
They are avid travelers with the Caribbean a favorite destination for
the sun, sand and scuba in Mexico, Cayman Islands and Cuba with Cozumel
a frequent stop. Both have visited Europe 6 times since 1973 and one
extended "vacation" saw Ralph and Karen thru Europe, Africa and into
Asia Minor on a trip that lasted over a year. A recent trip in spring
of 2005 was thru Southern France and Barcelona, Spain. 2006 saw the
travelers in South Carolina and Bermuda. And they were able to follow
Karen's passion to the Masters Golf in Augusta GA in 2007. And in
2009 they ventured forth to Italy for an extended trip. As a result of
their adventures they really understand the joys and the rigors of
travel and how sometimes the smallest of gestures or amenities can make
you feel relaxed, comfortable and at ease. Homeport was founded on
these ideals.
Now these globe trotters stay closer to home with Karen an avid
summer golfer and gardener and keen winter curler and involved with her
many clients. While running the day to day operations of Homeport Ralph
finds time to entertain the guest in, of all places i n this elegant Mansion, the garage, with one of his Classic British
autos. Either the 1961 MGA 1600 a beautifully restored daily driver or the newest addition a spectacular 1966 Jaguar 3.8S Type
Saloon Car Type custom conversion. |
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