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Sweet Haven.
We invite you to tour the Chatt Hills Barn Quilt Trail and learn more about the rich rural heritage of beautiful Chattahoochee Hills. Visitors are welcome to take photos from the public road, and are invited to shop in the local businesses.
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Sweet Haven (#19)
7630 Rico Rd 
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Discovering a Sweet Haven . . . in Chatt HillsMissy Scott and Eddie Brock weren't looking for a new home when they first discovered Rico Road during a road trip to visit friends and family. But something about its winding, tree-lined road, working farms, and rural charm captured their hearts. Before long, they traded the hustle of their crowded Florida community for a Sweet Haven in Chattahoochee Hills.
To celebrate the move, Missy's sister, Andie, painted the Thistle Rose barn quilt as a housewarming gift. Inspired by their family's Scottish heritage and Missy's love of gardening, the design is a fitting welcome to the place she now calls home. |
Finding her way . . . home
Missy & Eddie look forward to their new home.
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Sweet Haven on Rico Rd in Chatt Hills
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Missy's beloved plants have a new home too!
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Growing up, Missy moved frequently as her father's landscaping career took the family from place to place. After her parents divorced, her mother settled in Carrollton, Georgia, where Missy attended middle school and discovered the simple pleasures of small-town life. In 1973, she moved to Florida, where she built a life, raised her children, and spent the next five decades.
Over the years, Florida changed. The quiet communities she once loved became more crowded and busy. After her children left home, Missy found herself longing for something she couldn't quite define.
Then came an unexpected road trip through Chattahoochee Hills.
As she traveled along Rico Road, something stirred within her. The peaceful countryside, working farms, and sense of community reminded her of what she had loved as a young girl. For the first time in years, she realized what had been missing.
Finding a home in Chattahoochee Hills seemed unlikely. Homes rarely come on the market, and when they do, they are often beyond the reach of many buyers. Yet just one day before Missy arrived to tour properties, the future Sweet Haven became available. The home was everything she had hoped for—a manageable property surrounded by the beauty of a larger family homestead and neighbors close enough to feel connected.
While visiting the property, Missy met Michelle, whose sister had long cared for the home. When Missy introduced herself, Michelle surprised her by saying, "I know you. I've been praying for the right person to come here."
Looking back, Missy sees a remarkable chain of events that led her to Chattahoochee Hills. Even selling her Florida home seemed to fall into place when a friend of a neighbor immediately stepped forward to purchase it.
Today, Missy is delighted to be reconnecting with her Georgia roots. Her mother was born and raised in Carrollton, her father grew up in Ashburn, and several members of her extended Entrekin family live nearby. She is especially excited that her first cousin, Patti, is building a new home less than three miles away.
For Missy, the move to Chattahoochee Hills feels less like starting over and more like coming home. Here, she has found exactly what she had been searching for all along: peace, quiet, community, and a place that feels like home.
Over the years, Florida changed. The quiet communities she once loved became more crowded and busy. After her children left home, Missy found herself longing for something she couldn't quite define.
Then came an unexpected road trip through Chattahoochee Hills.
As she traveled along Rico Road, something stirred within her. The peaceful countryside, working farms, and sense of community reminded her of what she had loved as a young girl. For the first time in years, she realized what had been missing.
Finding a home in Chattahoochee Hills seemed unlikely. Homes rarely come on the market, and when they do, they are often beyond the reach of many buyers. Yet just one day before Missy arrived to tour properties, the future Sweet Haven became available. The home was everything she had hoped for—a manageable property surrounded by the beauty of a larger family homestead and neighbors close enough to feel connected.
While visiting the property, Missy met Michelle, whose sister had long cared for the home. When Missy introduced herself, Michelle surprised her by saying, "I know you. I've been praying for the right person to come here."
Looking back, Missy sees a remarkable chain of events that led her to Chattahoochee Hills. Even selling her Florida home seemed to fall into place when a friend of a neighbor immediately stepped forward to purchase it.
Today, Missy is delighted to be reconnecting with her Georgia roots. Her mother was born and raised in Carrollton, her father grew up in Ashburn, and several members of her extended Entrekin family live nearby. She is especially excited that her first cousin, Patti, is building a new home less than three miles away.
For Missy, the move to Chattahoochee Hills feels less like starting over and more like coming home. Here, she has found exactly what she had been searching for all along: peace, quiet, community, and a place that feels like home.
Heritage story . . A place for families, friends & fellowship
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The story of Sweet Haven begins in 1959 when Verlin and Dessie Kinser purchased six acres in the Rico community and built a home where they would raise their four daughters. Over the years, two of their daughters married and built homes nearby, creating a close-knit family compound filled with grandchildren, family gatherings, and shared memories.
But the Kinser property was more than a family home. It was also a gathering place for friends, neighbors, and church members. Longtime members of Providence Baptist Church, the Kinsers opened their property each spring for an annual Kite Day that became a cherished tradition.
On Kite Day, the pond came alive with children fishing from the dock, colorful kites floated across the sky, and musicians gathered beneath the pavilion to play bluegrass and gospel music. Families spread across the lawn, sharing stories, laughter, and a barbecue meal together. For many church members, it became one of the highlights of the year.
Those who attended still remember the warmth and hospitality that defined the day. The event reflected the values that Verlin and Dessie held dear—faith, family, friendship, and community.
Today, while the faces have changed, the spirit of Sweet Haven remains much the same. It continues to be a place where people gather, friendships grow, and memories are made.
But the Kinser property was more than a family home. It was also a gathering place for friends, neighbors, and church members. Longtime members of Providence Baptist Church, the Kinsers opened their property each spring for an annual Kite Day that became a cherished tradition.
On Kite Day, the pond came alive with children fishing from the dock, colorful kites floated across the sky, and musicians gathered beneath the pavilion to play bluegrass and gospel music. Families spread across the lawn, sharing stories, laughter, and a barbecue meal together. For many church members, it became one of the highlights of the year.
Those who attended still remember the warmth and hospitality that defined the day. The event reflected the values that Verlin and Dessie held dear—faith, family, friendship, and community.
Today, while the faces have changed, the spirit of Sweet Haven remains much the same. It continues to be a place where people gather, friendships grow, and memories are made.