A Thank-You Letter to St. Croix: 10 Things We’re Most Grateful For
St. Croix has a way of wrapping itself around your heart — not all at once, but slowly, deeply, and forever. For Amy Land-de Wilde and Kali Díaz, this island isn’t just where they work or raise/raised their families. It’s where their stories were shaped, where their daughters are growing up, and where gratitude finds them every single day.
So today, we want to offer something simple and sincere — a thank-you letter to the island that continues to give us so much.
10 Things We Are Most Grateful For, St. Croix — A Letter to the Island That Raised Us
1. Thank you for the community that feels like family.
For neighbors who show up, for teachers who lift up our children, and for the woven network of people who make this island feel safe, warm, and deeply connected.
2. Thank you for the childhoods shaped by salt and sunshine.
For the barefoot days, the after-school beach stops, the curiosity-filled adventures — and for giving our daughters the same beautiful, grounded upbringing.
3. Thank you for the sunsets that slow us down.
For the pink-gold skies along the North Shore, the peaceful hush before dusk, and the boat rides where we chase the last flicker of light across the sea.
4. Thank you for the sea that teaches, heals, and holds us.
For the calm coves where little ones learned to float, the reefs that color our world, and the ever-steady rhythm of the tide that reminds us to breathe.
5. Thank you for the island’s culture and history.
For the music, the art, the food, the stories, and the generations who keep the heartbeat of St. Croix alive and authentic.
6. Thank you for the epicurean scene that keeps us inspired.
For the chefs who pour magic into every plate, the farmers and makers who infuse the island with flavor, and the restaurants tucked into corners only locals seem to find.
7. Thank you for the people from all over the world who find their way here.
Through real estate, hospitality, and community, we’ve met dreamers, creators, retirees, and adventurers — each one adding something new to the tapestry of island life.
8. Thank you for the nature that grounds us.
For the rainforests, the tide pools, the hidden beaches, the star-filled nights, and the kind of beauty that humbles you no matter how many times you see it.
9. Thank you for the sense of purpose this island has given us.
Helping others discover their St. Croix chapter — whether for a week or a lifetime — is a privilege we hold with gratitude every single day.
10. Thank you for being home.
For the memories behind us, the moments unfolding now, and the future we continue to build here. St. Croix isn’t just where we live. It is where we belong.
In Gratitude, Always
For Amy and Kali, gratitude isn’t reserved for holidays. It’s an everyday recognition of how blessed they are to live, work, raise (d) their daughters, and build community on this remarkable island. St. Croix gives endlessly — beauty, connection, purpose — and their hearts will forever be tied to this place.
