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Home on the Rocks

On the remote island of Bequia, in a community hand-sculpted out of stones and shells, John and Lusan Corbett live deeply connected to the sun, wind, and sea.

John and Lusan hand-built the porch that wraps around the living room.
Photographer Bruce Hemming, Stylist Elizabeth Raines Beeler, , Writer David Hanson

Smart Positioning

The house is positioned to take advantage of southeastern trade winds. John and Lusan hand-built the porch that wraps around the living room.

NextScenic Outlook

A typical day goes something like this: “We get up with the sun. We watch it rise from the bed. When the dogs start moving, we take them to the beach for their walk. We come back and have breakfast, whatever is there: papaya, mango, salsa. We hang out a lot at the beach or the pool. We collect fresh fish, lobster, or conch,” says Lusan. “Not everybody wants to live so in tune with nature,” adds John, “but we do.”

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Corbett pool, Bequia

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John and Lusan hand-built the porch that wraps around the living room.

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