Silver Islands, A 6 Sim Magical Place in Second Life

Visit here: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Silver%20Islands/128/128/21

It's been a while since I've really been overly excited about a new sim but this 6 sim/region put together by Lola Lionheart (Lolasirena) is so impressive.  I found it on the destination guide and just WOW!  Lola is still working on some of it but I saw huge areas rich in texture and detail, with something for everyone above and under ground and in the water. There are places to vacation, live, rent, or visit with plenty of pose and relax spots.  There are even a lot of caves and tunnels above and below ground level. There is beach, there is nature, there is city. Be sure to get a map hud with info. as there is a whole lot to see and tbh I got lost before I used the map.  There is so much beauty, so much to see and do.  I will simply show some of their note card information for descriptions as Lola says it best herself. Even my photos cant come close to doing this area justice but I hope they will pique your curiosity and you will go for a visit as everyone should see and enjoy this sim.



Lola's information states: "Silver Islands a place for the individual who see magic wherever they go, who wants to live somewhere that challenges what we believe to be real, and where the norm dares not to travel.":

Highlights include the following main landing points and within each of these are multiple specific venues. As taken in part from their note card of information:
" The Old Town
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A village nestled into the mountains. This town features old stone buildings, a local marketplace, seating and dining areas, Harmonia Entertainment Lounge, The Hole in The Wall poetry lounge, and a sophisticated underground tunneling system that takes you to the docks and nearly forgotten bath house.
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 The Ruins & Scuba
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The first settlers of the islands thought it safe to make home in the deepest cave they could find. Unwittingly settling too close to a shoal of siren (at least thats what the old scrolls found described) the settlement was overran by the fin like humanoids and the treasure reclaimed. Inside the cave the siren left the trademark luring technique of lights to drown their prey. If you follow these lights I suggest you bring scuba gear. - Now above the cave rest a small airfield only dared by the skilled, brave, and crazy pilots.

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 The Living Sanctuary Palace | Resort

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Here built within the cliffs as an old Moroccan influenced palace now bought and refurbished into the Starlight Paradise resort. Guest to the palace can freely enjoy the spa or plan their destination wedding.

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 The Silver Islands Country Club

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The more posh residents and visitors of the islands enjoy spending their leisure time at the country club. Here you can dine (by roleplay or alone) at the terrace restaurant, lounge at the pool, play tennis, or enjoy the sand and coral reefs. By boat you can also access an entrance to the ruins.

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 SKIN - Bathhouse

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SKIN - Silver Islands underground bath house hidden beneath the old town.

Fully equipped with a gym and a hair/nail salon. Everything is clothing required with exception of the bath area where nudity is allowed (and preferred). Come experience a relaxing time in this hidden gem under the old town of Silver Islands.

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Vacation Village | Large Groups

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This village is suited for large groups looking for a vacation setting. You can book half the village which fits 13 people comfortably or the whole village with 26 people for your vacations!

TONAL Creative

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Here we believe in pure imagination and creating compelling, mind altering, and thoroughly exciting products for our clients within Second Life. We take all projects seriously and thrive to create the best finished product possible. Lola Lionheart(lolasirena) created TONAL as a way to express creativity for Second Life Residents through various mediums. Specializing in video production, set design, and public relations we offer you a company who has no limit in what we can work up to create a memorable campaign for you."

... and these last two were taken underwater:

Will You Marry Me?

Visit here: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Winter%20Faire/128/128/17

Will you marry me?  Those are the 4 words many SL women long to hear from their beau.  Our own Katherine Starfall heard those words Saturday April 20th from her fiance', Bang, following a long and exciting day of the opening of Once Upon A Fairy Tale wedding and event full sim venue. And of course her answer was yes! Not only are we thrilled for Kate and Bang but for all of our group at Once Upon A Fairy Tale wedding and events sim.  Keep reading for information about the sim and photos from some of the opening fun times.  You might even catch a pic of yourself or friends below. 

                                                                       (below, Kara, Cue, Kate & Emma)
The day was filled with exciting entertainment by Isabella Mavendorf and the Serindipity Dancers, DJs Thundergas, Da5id Neiro, Lynn, Izzy, Star, and Krystal.  Sim owners and business partners Emma Portilo, Katherine Starfall, Cueball21, and Kara Trapdoor were excited the morning of the opening to learn the sim hit the SL destination guide and editor's picks.  The beautiful picturesque sim is a one stop shopping that offers a variety of lovely settings to make any wedding or event a success. 

The Once Upon a Fairy Tale sim located at Winter Faire is not only home to gorgeous landscaping and scenery and wedding settings but also is home to various venues for other events such as rez and birthday parties, bachelor and bachelorette parties, reunions, collaring ceremonies, handfasting rituals, self-serve elopements or any event you can dream up.  The group intent is to provide individual options and packages to fit an anyone's needs and desires, and while there are many gorgeous settings already available, others will be developed as needed.  Emma Portillo was instrumental wth the original idea, development of the sim and business model and is the backbone of the project with significant contribution from all of the team members. 

 Some of the current sets include a casual tropical destination beach setting, quaint chapel in the valley,  trendy and sophisticated library with gorgeous staircase and side banquet areas, Asian garden, open air gazebo elevated high above a waterfall tower, and palatial grand ballroom looking down from the hills above. The ballroom also display some of the many lovely reception and venue creativity available to select.  Not stopping there, fit for royalty, there are even private brides' and grooms' dressing room.

Additionally there is The Trap Club I've previously blogged in various ways that can be used along with wedding packages or individually for other events as needed. The Trap club and lounge will be staffed and offer djs or other live music and entertainment every Tuesday from 7-10pm SLT in a jazz/blues/classic rock styled club and every Thursday from 7-10 pm SLT in a house/club music styled club.  Opening week was a blast with some live music and djs that drew an amazingly fun crowd.  The club is a fun hangout and is open to the public during designated club times when staffed and any other times there is not another private event being held on the sim. 

As mentioned the sim is a one stop event area that also includes a  central courtyard surrounded by the white buildings consisting of the main office (for information and booking), ladies and gentlemen bridal boutiques featuring fine clothing from some of SL top designers such as Tres Beau, Azul, SFD, Sakide, and others with more on the way and as an extra special feature some sim exclusives just for Once Upon a Fairy Tale sales.   Other vendors include name brand jewels, flower arrangements, photography, and gifts.  The ballroom and other venues also currently display some of the many lovely place settings available. 


 



Another lovely surprise and addition to the sim is the paddle boat that features a unique, romantic and oh so beautiful cascading tunnel of lights surrounding the boat.   With the waterfall as a backdrop and outdoor boat top setting it makes for an extremely romantic place to hold a ceremony.  Huge thanks to Blue Tsuki for the lighting that is truly a work of art.  Blue is a well known artist in SL and I first saw a similar yet different tunnel of his lights at an exhibit and fell in love with it. It's a very special place in the sim. 

June is fast approaching and is known for the season of weddings and of course any day is a day to party, so keep Once Upon A Fairy Tale in mind for your next event.  With the assistance of our professional staff to support you in realizing your dreams and handling details for and with you, you can be free to relax and enjoy your guests and your big day with friends and loved ones.
  
Special thanks to the following people who helped with construction, fashion, consultation, PR, and in many various other ways.  (besides the above mentioned special friends who played a role in all of this) We can't express enough how much the support has meant. If I have neglected anyone please forgive me, it's been a whirlwind lately and just let me know so that I may add you:   Persia Bravin,   Rogue, Belinda  and Soni, Linden Labs, Jack, Bang, Kit, Ana, Monica, Mami, Kimmera, Nave, Shelby, Sarah, Rory, Sarah, Greg, Lilly and so many others who helped each of the owners in various individual ways. 

Note the club is having a logo contest so stop in and click the sign for more information on how to win L cash and club use prizes or check out the Flickr site, we are on the lookout for good djs, and join our groups please for upcoming fun and event information. 

Once Upon A Fairy Tale...Now Your Imagination Has a Home

For questions, booking, or additional information contact owners: Emma Portilo, Katherine Starfall, Kara Trapdoor, and Cueball21

(Some party pics below from the opening events and club) (1st 2 Serendipity dancers on sim opening day)

(below fun on Thursday house/club music night)



(goofing around with the AFK board Bel gave as a gift on opening night and DJ Thunder's thunder storm on Tues jazz/blues/classic rock night)



 And last but not least be sure to check out the Once Upon A Fairy Tale Word Press site for more information. I've added it to my favs/sidebar and can be found directly here: http://onceuponafairytalesl.com/

Once Upon A Fairy Tale Grand Opening Saturday

Once Upon A Fairy Tale Grand Opening, a photo by Kara 2 on Flickr.

Fairy tales can come true...It can happen to you!
Especially in Second Life.

We are pleased to announce, and invite you to join us for, the Grand Opening of our beautiful new wedding and event venue, "Once Upon a Fairy Tale." this coming Saturday, April 20th starting at 10am SLT and ending with a grand ball at 6pm SLT.

Once Upon A Fairy Tale is nestled among green hills, waterfalls, and rivers, and includes white buildings, a chapel, a paddle wheel riverboat, and glistening palatial dance halls looking down from the hills above, "Once upon a Fairytale" will be debuting a perfect venue to plan a wedding or event.

The sim boasts many current settings, such as a casual tropical beach decked out for the day, a beautiful chapel in the valley, a surprising hidden Asian garden, a library to rival Sex in the City style, an open air gazebo elevated to surprising heights, or we can build customized event venues to make your dreams come true.  A club and lounge is available for bachelor, bachelorette, rez day, or other parties with various themes and decorations and will be open regularly for dance and social time Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 7-10 PM SLT. 

We offer comprehensive customizable packages, products and services as well as outstanding customer service to make your big day or important event a complete success. With the assistance of our professional staff to support you in realizing your dreams and handling details for and with you, you can be free to relax and enjoy your guests, your big day and, most important, to celebrate your love.

Please join us starting at 10 AM SLT Saturday  April 20th for our Grand Opening event with special offers, dance performances by the Serendipity Dancers, tours, DJs, prizes, and breathtaking views throughout the day taking us to our Grand Ball starting at 6 PM SLT where there will be an announcement for an amazing opportunity for some lucky couple.

We are proud to present "Once Upon a Fairy Tale," and very much look forward to the opportunity to assist in making your special day the kind of day fairy tales are told about.

Once Upon A Fairy Tale...Now Your Imagination Has a Home.

For questions or additional information contact owners: Emma Portilo, Katherine Starfall, Kara Trapdoor, and Cueball21