On June 24, 2021, at the Soleil Soiree, the golden shovels struck the ground marking the space where The Heritage – A VIE Legacy Showhome would eventually stand tall. Over the following year and a half, the development team conducted numerous meetings discussing tile choice, fabrics, and construction to bring the vision to fruition. In addition, everyone detailed the ins and outs of the elaborate process in The Making of a Show Home documentary, filmed by Chandler Williams and his team from Modus Photography. Finally, in September 2022, construction was complete, and it was time to celebrate! The Heritage Grand Reveal brought out beloved community members for a night of celebration featuring a solo fine art photography exhibition by Julian Lennon and catering by Chefs E.J. and Emeril Lagasse. It was a night to remember!
The Soleil Soiree

The Heritage Team at Soleil Soiree


Jeff and Gay Landreth, Lisa and Gerald Burwell, and Tamara and Carl Tricoli

Clay and Paige Keith

Decor by Fresco Picnic Co.

David and Krystal Hackbarth, Len Knowlton, and Duce May

Clay Keith, Chris Burch, and Matt Ellington

The Soleil Soiree kickoff event on the private beach at Heritage Dunes

Matt Ellington, Chris Burch, Clay Keith
In The Making

The VIE team checking out Duce May’s selected finishes



Duce May and Gerald Burwell


Carl and Tamara Tricoli, Duce May, and Gerald Burwell making tile selections







Soiree on the Bay


Jeff and Gay Landreth, Lisa Burwell, and Tamara and Carl Tricoli at CVHN’s Soiree on the Bay, sponsored by Bella Mare Real Estate Holdings and VIE

Lynn and Steve Dugas

Len Knowlton, Duce May, and Paige and Clay Keith

Madra McDonald and Chris Burch

Addie Strickland, Tracey Thomas, Jordan Staggs, Sally Neal, Chris Hellums, and Emme Martin

Alex Curry and Jordan Staggs
Visiting the Site



Edward San Juan and Todd Oliver

The Heritage Team

Patrick Hodges and Gerald Burwell

Emme Martin, Sally Neal, and Addie Strickland


Tamara Tricoli, Duce May, and Lisa Burwell with a custom portrait of Julian Lennon by Ashley Longshore

Chandler Williams, Lisa Burwell, Kelly Curry, Jordan Staggs, Tracey Thomas, and Lindsay Tobias

Carl and Tamara Tricoli
The Making of a Documentary

Lisa Burwell and Tamara Tricoli on set at Modus

Lisa Burwell and Duce May

Lisa Burwell, Chandler Williams, Kelly Curry, Addie Strickland, and Dylan Costa filming the documentary at Modus studio

Carl Tricoli at The Heritage

Lisa Burwell, Jordan Staggs, and Tracey Thomas
The Grand Reveal Party

Anastasia Boiko and Tania Crawford Photo by Hunter Burgtorf

Julian Lennon, Thomas Cordi, and Irene Zanini-Cordi | Photo by Romona Robbins

Wendy Posner and Hillary Glenn Photo by Hunter Burgtorf

Jim Ryan, Renee Ryan, and Steven Collins

Tamara and Carl Tricoli – Bella Mare Real Estate Holdings

Kasey Perry – Coastal Coffee Bar Co.

Mark Ryan and Gerald Burwell

Alex Weiner

Lisa Burwell, Sally Neal, Emme Martin Photo by Hunter Burgtorf

The VIE Team

E.J. Lagasse, Emeril Lagasse, and Julian Lennon Photo by Hunter Burgtorf

Alden Lagasse, Meril Lagasse, Paige Keith, and Tamara Tricoli

Romona Robbins and Mary Jane Kirby at The Heritage Grand Reveal

Myra Barginear and Julian Lennon | Photo by Hunter Burgtorf

Mark Ryan

Duce May, Rebecca Warfield, Lisa Burwell, Wendy Posner, and Julian Lennon | Photo by Hunter Burgtorf

Sally and Beth Neal Photo by Hunter Burgtorf

Corina Lambert, Julian Lennon, and Marta Rata Photo by Hunter Burgtorf

Emeril and E.J. Lagasse

Romona Robbins, Tracey Thomas, and Addie Strickland

Bill and Heavenly Dawson

Joe and Jes Simpson


Renae Curry and Mitchell Corlett

Tiffanie Nelson and Allyson Longshore

Brittany Dykes and Kelly Curry

Dave King and Great Aunt Connie

Hillary Glenn, Ann Margaret Harrison, Tasha Burgess, and Brittany Dykes Photos this spread by Modus Photography

Corina and Nathan Lambert

Elle and Jon Feldman Photos this spread by Modus Photography

Kelly and Alex Curry


Shelbi Walker and Trent Hill

Julie and Brett Martin

Kimberly Knight and Meredith Sullivan

Sara Becnel and Brendan Parker

Matt and Lindsey Ellington

Jordan Staggs, Tonya and Charlie Meyer

Allen and Lettye Burgtorf

Tamas Juhasz, Hillary Glenn, and Caroline and Patrick Ambrose

Mikey Lessig and Justin Boulton

Jordan Staggs, Arlon Staggs, and Drew Auker

Marta Rata and Jason Weinhart


Dr. Marie and Steve Beckner

Richard and Demetria McNeese

Dr. Ryan and Courtney Gegg

Hillary Glenn and Tamas Juhasz

Steve and Morgan Hinkley

Suzy and Sammi Accola

Nicole Paloma, Allyson Longshore, Anthea Turner, and Lettye Burgtorf

Savanna Kidd and Chris Bailey

Richard and Demetria McNeese, Cindy Cole, and Susan Lovelace

Dylan Costa

Lisa Burwell and Demetrius Fuller Photo by Modus Photography

Diane and Andre Dominick

Susan and Brian Robinson


Gay Landreth and Teena Haven

Stephony Robinson, Rosanne Crocker, and Brittany Dykes

Edward and Mary Kathryn San Juan

Romona and Shane Robbins Photo by Modus Photography

Adam and Tracy Miller

Sam Martello and Nikki Sheaks

Patty Palmer

Brooke and Josh Miller

Nelson and Jenna Davis Photo by Modus Photography

Shawn and Geoff Chick

Hannah and Jake Vermillion Photo by Modus Photography

Dave and Carol Rauschkolb Photo by Modus Photography

Amanda and Ben Bradford


Jane and Greg Bahr


Amy and Joe Scherzinger, Janna Riley

Don and Lana Davis, Robin and Grant Blackwell

Megan Trent and Coley McMillan

Kay and Anan Khaldi Photos this spread by Modus Photography