August magazine

It has been another busy year for August, acquiring beautiful properties and thoughtfully refreshing them to new design heights. From charming urban retreats to expansive farmhouses, there is much to impress and 2024 has been a brilliant year for Homeowners. Whether you seek respite in greener surroundings or vibrant city living, there is an August Collection to suit and as you will see, the results are always worth the wait...

Deciding to spend Thanksgiving in Europe is a delight. Whether you’re booking time in your August home or visiting friends and family, you can nod to tradition on November 28th and over the entire holiday period in many ways. For insider inspiration, we caught up with the local August team for their thoughts on celebrating Thanksgiving in Europe and the UK, including Kirsten Meyr, August Collections’ Commercial Director. Born and raised in Maryland, USA, before moving to Norway, now Kirsten lives in London with her British husband and Thanksgiving has always been a part of her family’s traditions. “Growing up we always integrated both American and Norwegian cultures and Thanksgiving was always a highlight for me,” shares Kirsten. “Getting the family together, the crisp fall air, how the holiday marks the beginning of the Christmas season - I love it.” Though we cannot guarantee crisp weather, here are some thoughts on how to spend Thanksgiving in Europe this year.

Following a successful spring event in the Netherlands, we held our first community event in a famous, historic district of Antwerp for our Belgian friends.

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Deciding to spend Thanksgiving in Europe is a delight. Whether you’re booking time in your August home or visiting friends and family, you can nod to tradition on November 28th and over the entire holiday period in many ways. For insider inspiration, we caught up with the local August team for their thoughts on celebrating Thanksgiving in Europe and the UK, including Kirsten Meyr, August Collections’ Commercial Director. Born and raised in Maryland, USA, before moving to Norway, now Kirsten lives in London with her British husband and Thanksgiving has always been a part of her family’s traditions. “Growing up we always integrated both American and Norwegian cultures and Thanksgiving was always a highlight for me,” shares Kirsten. “Getting the family together, the crisp fall air, how the holiday marks the beginning of the Christmas season - I love it.” Though we cannot guarantee crisp weather, here are some thoughts on how to spend Thanksgiving in Europe this year.

The inherent charm of les Quais de Seine, quaint boulangeries and priceless atmosphere makes Paris a favourite destination for so many of our Homeowners, be that for a long weekend away or for longer come the summer months. When you have the convenience and comfort of an August Pied À Terre or of a Grand Pied À Terre apartment, you are never merely visiting Paris, you are living in Paris.

You would be hard-pressed to find a restaurant or canteen without a buzzing atmosphere in Barcelona, but there are some in particular that August always seeks out to delight our gastronomic senses.

Vineyard hopping in Tuscany and hiking majestic mountains in the French Alps are just two of the adventures you can look forward to with our expert travel guide to Europe.