Design—Driven

Escapes

Luxury vacation, reimagined
Woman in a floral dress standing on a beige sofa in a decorated room with large green tropical plants, colorful pillows, and a wooden coffee table.

I’ve always had a passion for vacation homes. There’s something magical about the way they strip away the pressure of permanence, inviting us to lean into joy and creativity in ways some never dare in their “forever homes.” Experience my own personal vacation homes, Casa Rosada for the beach, and soon-to-be Meadow House for the country. Each one is a living, breathing extension of my design philosophy: bold, soulful, and unapologetically playful.

Summer Thornton

Casa Rosada


A private paradise on Mexico’s Pacific coast
Colorful table setting with striped placemats, a turquoise plate with a decorative bowl, amber glasses, and floral arrangements in vases with pink, purple, and red flowers.
An outdoor dining area overlooking the beach with a round table set with dinnerware, a green umbrella, and tropical plants nearby.

Casa Rosada was my first foray into hospitality design—a luxury oceanfront home in the heart of Sayulita that combines the service of a top-tier resort with the privacy of a home. Designed for my own friends and family to enjoy, it draws inspiration from historic Mexican architecture, with deep arched openings, powerful framing of the Pacific Ocean and a lush central courtyard which opens to the entire home.

A kitchen with painted large green leaves on the walls, a watermelon, a bowl of small green apples, and various fruits and vegetables on the counter and table, including papayas and avocados.
A bedroom with green painted walls, a large bed with a white headboard, embroidered colorful blanket, and a blue decorative pillow. There is a wooden headboard, a side table with a lamp, a framed ocean picture on the wall, and a niche with a tall plant. The ceiling has wooden beams and a ceiling fan. A breakfast bench is at the foot of the bed, with a hallway leading to another lit area with a hanging light fixture.
Outdoor seating area with a cushioned lounge chair, a wicker lounge chair, a small wooden side table, and lush tropical plants against a blue sky.
Bathroom with green walls and marble countertop, two arched mirrors, and tropical plants outside the windows

Sayulita’s year-round warm weather allowed for open-air living rooms, ocean-view soaking tubs, and outdoor showers—spaces that breathe with the sea breeze and embrace the laid-back rhythm of life by the water. And when I’m not there, you’re invited to experience it too—our doors are open for guests who want to make themselves at home in paradise complete with 24x7 staff to ensure you’re well pampered and relaxed.

Interior view of a beachfront room with large open window, overlooking a pool, sandy beach, and two palm trees; inside features wooden furniture, pink and beige chairs, tables with plants and decor, and sitting areas.
A pastel pink modern house with large glass windows, surrounded by palm trees, with a light green vintage Land Rover parked in front near the beach.
Two twin beds with white bedding and pillows, a small wooden nightstand with a vase of greenery and a lamp, decorative wooden boxes at the foot of each bed, and a green wall with wall-mounted lamps, crosses, and tassel decorations hanging from wooden beams. 
The house

Casa Rosada is a 6,000 sq. ft. tropical oasis including five bedrooms all with en-suites, a private heated infinity pool, hot tub, and concierge team to help plan your trip from start to finish and take care of you during your stay.

How to get there

Once your stay is confirmed, our House Host will reach out to help arrange seamless transportation to and from the airport.

ameneties

Concierge
Welcome drink
Continental breakfast
Babysitting/child services
Daily housekeeping
Swimming pool & hot tub
Beachfront
Beach umbrellas
Beach chairs/loungers
Laundry service

24-hour check-in
Air conditioning
Horseback riding
Surfing lessons
Private yoga classes
Pilates classes
Functional training
Private chef services
Golf carts

Meadow House


Coming Soon: A Summertime Dream
A wooden path winding through lush green foliage and purple flowering plants, leading to a small stone structure in a forested area.

Tucked among the trees of New Buffalo, Michigan, is our next vacation rental venture: Meadow House. This is my city escape, designed to bottle the fleeting feeling of summer with lazy days around the pool, casual strolls along the beach, croquet in the yard, and a garden full of organic vegetables for caprese salads and grilling. Here you’re a million miles away from the city, in just about an hour.

We’re still in the midst of creating, but you can follow along for behind-the-scenes glimpses and moments of design magic as it comes to life.