We are the Derbyshire’s .

I’m Rachel & this is my toddler son George. Recently we along with my husband, Garrett, and our 2 dogs left our home in South Florida in pursuit of “greener pastures” here in beautiful Litchfield Hills.

Like so many, Garrett and I were looking for a less complicated life for our family. We wanted to pursue living more like our ancestors-  in close contact with nature so that we could better connect as a family away from modern distractions.  We feel fortunate to be able to put our financial successes into our dream.  Here, we have found a new home -  the historic Lorraine Thrall house at Nickel Brook Creek, an 1810 Greek revival home situated on over 10 acres.  This beautiful land includes, a tranquil brook, 2 classic barns and 4 majestic horses.  An ideal setting for our new life.

 What began as the creation of our forever home, quickly pivoted into our next passion project- to share this magical, serene life with others. During the past 6 months we have been curating the property into a unique space to share with others who want to escape their hectic lives and retreat here.

We hope to one day turn this property into a sustainable farm where we can provide real, fresh food to more people and drive our passion for wellness further. For now, sharing our little piece of heaven feels exactly right. We hope you enjoy your stay.