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PHOTOGRAPHY BY TK; ILLUSTRATION BY TK THE NOMADS KIEL JAMES PATRICK and FRIENDS This summer, it's Jamestown. Last summer was Nantucket. There was Newport and Martha's Vineyard, too. Kiel James Patrick and his bud- dies have been diagnosed with rental nomad syndrome, and they're proud of it, thank you. They are also the best-dressed tenants any land- lord will ever see. Patrick is the founder of KJP, a tony collection of apparel and accessories for men and women, which, conveniently, his house- mates happen to love. Even more conveniently, they are open to having Kiel regularly style them. It all makes for some mighty fine photos, which have amassed nothing less than a cult following on Instagram. HOW DO YOU PICK YOUR RENTAL HOUSES EACH SUMMER? I always seek a house that offers as much personality and charm as the people who are coming to summer in it. Quirky history, century-old furnishings, eclectic décor, gorgeous waterfront views, and of course, a ghost or two is always a must. HOW DID YOUR RENTAL TRIBE START? A few of my friends and I decided to pool some money together and rent a beautiful old house. We made a few rules. Everyone must dress in their nicest clothes for two days. Everyone must bring a unique recipe and be responsible for making a meal arranged so nicely that Martha Stewart would be proud. We talked. We told stories. We took pictures with our parents' old cameras. At night, we'd toast by the campfire and sing. Inside, we played old records, just the way our grandparents enjoyed life. WHAT OTHER COOL ACTIVITIES DO ALL OF YOU LIKE? We play board games, sports, swim, and horse around. I love cooking. I love singing. I love dancing. I love connecting. HOW LONG WILL THE RENTING TRIBE CONTINUE? This has brought us all such extraordinary happiness that we hope to keep sharing as we bring more and more friends along on our trips. House rental courtesy of wetherledge.com. CLOCKWISE FROM BOTTOM: Kiel James Patrick (in red hat) and his friends unpack at the Wetherledge mansion; perfect prepsters in the garden and on the staircase. the staircase. PHOTOGRAPHY BY KIEL JAMES PATRICK (GARDEN, STAIRS) 100 BOSTONCOMMON-MAGAZINE.COM