When photographer Sara Weir sent us this family session, it reminded us of our first mission statement: “Cottage Hill celebrates lives worthy of an elegant and meaningful legacy.”

Hosting people is such a personal, giving act, and I love showcasing how different people not only set the scene, but serve.

Building our farmhouse was an unforgettable process and it was such a blessing. I loved designing and working with our builders, and they truly became like family to us. We couldn't imagine spending our life anywhere else.

The Highlands Honeymoon Cottage has been owned by the same family for over 50 years, and the newest person to acquire the cabin - Annie - has breathed new life into the space with fresh furnishings and calming hues of paint. The perfect place to escape the grind and get back to basics.

We are in a season of life that is full of content. While the world is pressuring us with questions of the next big thing, we are loving being right where we are.

This cozy at home session was photographed during the Belle Lumiere Workshop this past September in Charlottesville, VA.