We had no delusions landscaping would be finished by the time we hosted the Cork and Fork kick-off party. People like our house for these events because it has a very open architecture inside with easy access outside to the large South Patio, making it easy for people to circulate. The weather was pleasant, so many people chose to sit outside. Around 8:00PM the weather further aided the hosts by issuing sudden gusts and threats of rain that chased everyone home.