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The Hacienda is many things at once. An organic farmette. An apothecary and herbal laboratory. A haven for lost dogs. 
A rustic and out of the ordinary Event Space. A mid mod family home updated into a funky homestead. Artist Retreat. 
Created, rehabbed and tended by former Atlanta/Decatur chef & restaurateur turned farmer and host, Michele.
That's me. 

​I bought this groovy mid century estate (built in 1959) in 2005, with a swimmin' pool and tennis courts and a lot of little tiny rooms and mint green Formica in a little farm town an hour from Atlanta. Over the years I've transformed this grand dame estate into an open breezy contemporary home and event space with a big open kitchen at the heart with 6 acres of organic gardens and flowing pasture.

The Formica is gone and the pool is filled in (growing wild herbs and tree saplings now). It's a mid century modern... farmhouse. An eco friendly home with garage apartment with 5 years running on Airbnb. There are tons of old growth trees, lush grounds and a little hen house and covered run for pastured hens. 

I create and mix my line of Practical Mystic wellness oils, botanical mists and everyone's favorite CLEAN No. 182, non toxic chemical free cleaning with organic, source verified essential oils and rosemary distillation. It's a passion that's finally come to fruition. 
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 *After 13 years here I am offering the Hacienda for sale. You may check out the virtual tour, the 3D layout and tons of photos at Headwaters Realty. * But the Practical Mystic goes with me, I'm downsizing to focus more on the business and would like a brick and mortar store. But living here has been a peaceful, wonderful evolution. If you're looking to get back to nature while still being close to 'civilization' this is a cool spot. 

WE ARE STILL AVAILABLE FOR EVENTS AND AIRBNB RENTERS but will only book 3 months out to accommodate a buyer's schedule thanks for understanding. 

75 miles north of Atlanta and 90 miles from Greenville, SC and Asheville. A convenient, pastoral lifestyle is waiting for you. Conveniently located off of Hwy 985/365,  we are 25 min north of Gainesville on the way to Clayton

To read about and order Practical Mystic Apothecary aromatherapy cleaners made at The Hacienda, click here. 

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