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Ani, Fitch and I are at least partially typical people who are running an experiment. We are trying to find out if you can use your hands and head to handcraft a little piece of heaven. Three years ago we left our South Florida home and custom furniture business to pursue a new goal. We wanted to do something special, something different and interesting with our lives. Have we done that? You be the judge.
We set out to design and hand build an experience in environmentally friendly living that balances modern and old-world homestead features.
You will see us erecting micro-cabins, installing solar arrays, dry toilets and composting. We are big believers in being mindful and respectful of our environment wherever possible. But also in being reasonable and balanced. So, we are incorporating both alternative and municipality utilities as they fit our homestead design.
Through good design, our goal is to show just how "normal" bio-compatible, small living can feel. How freeing it can be to identify real wants and needs from perceived ones, and then make our personal ideals a reality. We hope to accomplish at least that. We certainly are working hard to do so.
To be completely transparent, though, we also would like to inspire others to do the same, in their own case. We all have priorities and they vary vastly…and that's okay. But never should they be so self-focused that we shut out the importance of being good to the earth and good to others.
It is a challenge to shut out some of the world's noise and figure out what we each really need and what we really want from life, versus what we have been trained to. Even if we can, it is even more difficult to muster the courage to make the changes necessary to go and get that life.
At the very least we hope our guests don't expect to find a corporate approach to living or to nature here, and that they can appreciate some of our old-fashioned ways. All of that while having a relaxing getaway in our unique hideaway.
You will NOT turn in if you see a sign for Carters Mill Estates. You would have either gone too far or not far enough, depending on your approach.
We have a horseshoe drive with two entrances.
If you have an RV you will pull into our entrance that has a couple of reflectors in the ground near a big Pine Tree. Do NOT pull in if you see a goofy A'Frame house shaped mailbox.
If you have a van or car, it really doesn't matter which entrance, although it may be a bit more convenient for you if you DO pull in at that goofy A'Frame house shaped mailbox.
Shoot us a text at (561) 859-8987
Surrounded by woods but only about a mile from town, Heirloom Hamlet is a nice little camping hideaway. Curt was particularly kind and helpful when we showed up to tent camp on a rainy night. They have a composting toilet and solar powered electric, so the whole operation is very eco-friendly. The nearby town of Ridgeland had some great Mexican food at the nearby Minisuper and Restaurante del Pueblo. I don't know if there are attractions nearby but it looks like they do small classes or other group events in their little exercise house.
Curt was the absolute BEST! This place was made complete with a nice shower space, a grill, a fireplace, and a SAUNA. We were blown away by the hospitality of this place and plan on coming back
Heirloom Hamlet is beautiful. I camped on the private, tidy tent camping site that included a fire pit and picnic table. The shower, composting toilet, and washbasin were exceptionally clean. I learned in the morning that I could have charged my EV with my NEMA adapter if I had reached out to my host. I will return to share this experience with my family. The life that Curt and his loved ones are creating on their homestead uplifted and inspired me.
I had a fantastic time camping for 1 night on my way down from NC to FL. Curt and his family were very kind and helpful! Beautiful campsite and really appreciated the clean bathroom and different cooking options. My pup and I enjoyed it so much I’m planning to stay 2 more nights on the way back to NC. Thanks!
