Simply Serenity Farm
Madison County, Florida⁞60.335± ACRES
A Southern Sanctuary — Peaceful, Prepared, and Rooted in the Heart of North Florida
- Madison County, Florida — 60± acre gated rural estate offering privacy, versatility, and quiet country living
- Residences & Guest Accommodations
- Main Cedar Cabin — 896 sq. ft., 1BR/1BA, hot tub, front & back covered porches overlooking open land
- Detached Guest Cabin — 800 sq. ft. office, gym area, bedroom, efficiency kitchen, full bathroom
- Caretaker’s Cottage — 1,716 sq. ft., 3BR/2BA manufactured home with a deck and covered porch (ideal rental or multi‑gen option)
- Tiny Home Studio — 16×16 flexible cabin
- Agricultural / Farm Infrastructure
- Fully fenced property with multiple divided pastures
- 17 fenced paddocks with frost‑proof underground automatic watering systems
- Six 12×24 covered run‑in shelters offering shade and weather protection
- 3‑stall barn with wash rack, hay storage, feed room, tack room, and covered equipment area
- Ideal for a mix of uses: grazing animals, homesteading, gardening, recreational land management, or diverse hobby farming
- Workshops, Barns & Utility Structures
- 36×50 enclosed, insulated workshop with 14‑ft overhead doors
- 50×72 covered equipment structure — excellent for storage, events, shade structures, or arena conversion
- Red pole barn with hay storage + integrated grain silo
- Additional barns suitable for equipment storage, supplies, livestock support, or repurposed creative use
- Solar‑Powered Multi‑Purpose Complex (Signature Feature)
- 40×60, two‑story fully enclosed metal building with comprehensive solar system
- 36‑panel, 6,500‑watt solar array with backup battery
- Solar‑powered well + three solar hot‑water panels
- 1,200 sq. ft. climate‑controlled commercial kitchen + studio (first floor)
- 1200 sq. ft. of additional storage space (non-climate controlled) with extra large overhead rolling doors and concrete flooring, great for RV storage or equipment storage (first floor)
- 1,200 sq. ft. climate‑controlled multi‑use space with full bathroom (second floor)
- Homestead & Land‑Based Lifestyle Features
- Dedicated fenced garden area for vegetables, herbs, or cut flowers
- Chicken coops for free‑range egg production
- Flexible open acreage suitable for orchards, additional gardens, livestock, recreation, or retreat‑style outdoor spaces
- Wildlife present: dove, turkey, small game, whitetail deer
- Nearby
- 20 minutes to I‑75, 20 minutes to I‑10, 20 minutes to Valdosta, 28 miles to Live Oak, 65 miles to Tallahassee, 12 miles to Madison
- 12 miles from Cherry Lake, a 479‑acre public lake ideal for fishing, boating, and outdoor recreation
Discover Simply Serenity Farm, a rare sanctuary designed for harmony, resilience, and regenerative living. Thoughtfully developed as a low‑impact, self‑sustaining rural retreat, this gated property blends flexible land use with eco‑forward infrastructure, private guest accommodations, and serene natural beauty. Just minutes from I‑10 and I‑75, yet worlds away from the rush of daily life.
Nestled in the quiet beauty of Madison County, Florida, Simply Serenity Farm is a southern sanctuary that is not just a house with land. It's a place you land in, it's a life with the land. Bring your family, bring your animals, and bring your future. Simply Serenity Farm is a southern refuge where land, lifestyle, and legacy come together. It reflects the values that define stewardship, privacy, recreation, and the freedom to live life close to the land.
Built for Southern recreation, family gatherings, retreat‑like living, and multi‑generational enjoyment — not limited to a single use, but open to endless possibilities.
A Private, Self‑Sustaining Retreat
Simply Serenity Farm is anchored by infrastructure that supports independence, resilience, and low‑impact living characteristics increasingly valued by modern rural landowners.
Solar‑Powered Multi‑Purpose Facility
A standout 40×60, two‑story, fully enclosed building operates on a
36‑panel (6,500‑watt) solar system with battery backup, supplying:
- A solar‑powered well
- Solar hot‑water panels
- 1,200 sq. ft. climate‑controlled commercial kitchen & studio (downstairs)
- 1200 sq. ft. of additional storage space not climate controlled with extra large overhead rolling doors and concrete flooring, great for RV storage or equipment storage (downstairs)
- 1,200 sq. ft. climate‑controlled multi‑use space with bathroom (upstairs)
Multiple Residences for Family, Guests & Multi‑Generational Living
Several warm and welcoming living spaces allow family and guests to enjoy the land together while maintaining privacy.
Main Cedar Cabin
A charming 896 sq. ft. one‑bedroom cedar cabin with covered front and back porches and a hot tub overlooking the landscape.
Detached Guest Cabin (800 sq. ft.)
Office, gym area, efficiency kitchen, and full bathroom — ideal for visitors, extended family, or retreat leaders.
Caretaker’s Cottage (1,716 sq. ft.)
A spacious three‑bedroom, two‑bath home with porch and deck — ideal for multi‑generational use or rental income.
16×16 Tiny Home Studio
Perfect for yoga, meditation, art, writing, or an additional rental lodging option.
Workshops, Storage & Multi‑Use Structures
The farm includes functional improvements designed for productivity, recreation, and hands‑on enjoyment of the land:
- 36×50 insulated workshop with tall rolling overhead doors
- 50×72 covered structure ideal for equipment, events, or future conversion
- Additional barns suitable for storage or hobby agriculture
- Large fenced fertilized garden plot with readily available water access
- Chicken coops for fresh eggs and homestead living
Comfortable Country Living with Modern Connectivity
Quiet seclusion without sacrificing convenience:
- 20 minutes to I‑75
- 20 minutes to I‑10
- 20 minutes to Valdosta
- 65 miles to Tallahassee
- 12 miles to Madison
- 12 miles to Cherry Lake — a 479‑acre public lake
A rare blend of privacy, practicality, and effortless regional access.
Income & Recreational Opportunities
Uniquely positioned to support private enjoyment and diverse income streams:
- RV hosting — 5 hookups including two 30/50 AMP hard‑wired connections - 5 Star Google Reviews for Harvest Host stays at Simply Serenity Farm https://www.harvesthosts.com/hosts/florida/u6O7ItyDDkTjzeZAZEEX/reviews
- Rental potential across the guest cabin, caretaker cottage, and tiny home
- Retreat & event hosting with ample parking and versatile structures
- Agritourism & homesteading supported by garden, chickens, and solar infrastructure
Rooted in Land Stewardship & Southern Tradition
Simply Serenity Farm is the kind of property families keep for generations — a place with soul. Privacy, natural beauty, and self‑sufficiency make it as rewarding to own as it is to care for.
A rare opportunity to secure meaningful North Florida land with all the elements needed to support freedom, independence, and legacy ownership.
Social Storm™ Attributes
Perfectly positioned for today’s Social Storm™, Simply Serenity Farm offers exceptional resilience with solar power, a solar‑driven well, hot water systems, multiple residences, RV hookups, and income‑producing opportunities — a robust foundation for preparedness‑minded landowners.
A Rare Opportunity Awaits
Simply Serenity Farm is a turnkey North Florida estate — ideal for recreation‑minded landowners, retreat hosts, homesteaders, hobby ranchers, and multi‑generational families seeking meaningful acreage and authentic Southern living.
5-Star Harvest Host Reviews
Perfect name, for a perfect place! This place was great! Nice wide open setting with beautiful views of the pastures and trees. Very peaceful. Wayne and Julia were fantastic hosts, very friendly and accommodating. My wife and I liked it so much we spent an extra night.
Great Host! Beautiful Location!
It was our first HH stay and it was perfect. It was a beautiful property with gorgeous sky views! We enjoyed it very much.
Name says it all! Beautiful 60 acre property with plenty of space to park and roam around. Goats are friendly and we enjoyed some time visiting with them. Property is easy to find and parking was a breeze. The host made sure we had everything we needed and gave us an informative run down of the property. Highly recommend this location for everyone to visit.
A peaceful farm. We really enjoy our stop at the farm. It's so well kept. It's nice to have a peaceful place to stay.
Simply Serenity is a place that lives up to its name. The owner Julia was very kind and accommodating. She offered and we used an electric hookup and we used their water spigot later. It's a beautiful setting with roosters in the morning, goats and chickens nearby and two beautiful dogs. Highly recommend this ideal place. I just wish we had arrived early enough to enjoy it more.
Beautiful country solitude. The easy drive was about 1/2 mile off of a county road onto lovely goat and horse pastures. I had a quiet fenced area to myself so my dog could play outside. I strongly recommend this Place of Serenity!
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From murky farm ponds to pristine glacier-cut lakes and everything in between, Knox Daniels’ expertise stems from a lifelong fascination of water and the creatures that live in and around it. He recognizes and helps clients appreciate the value water features bring to a property. “My goal is to help buyers realize and sellers maximize the value different water bodies bring to a property, not only in a recreational sense, but also for social storm reasons.” After extensively traveling the country for collegiate BASS fishing tournaments, Knox graduated and worked for the Southeast’s finest fisheries and wildlife biologist, Greg Grimes. With Grimes’ company, AES, Knox managed many of the southeast’s finest private lake estate/impoundment properties, and learned the intricacies of upscale property management. Learning from Greg and other biologists, Knox honed in on the specific conditions and habitat needed for optimal gamefish growth in private lakes. He has also worked as a property manager on several thousand acres and for a commercial developer, facilitating the dirt work and builds of several apartment complexes, but his true passion has always been in the outdoors. “I’ve always had an insatiable fascination with ponds/lakes and am grateful to be able to help to place clients on the properties of their dreams and make their personal fisheries/wildlife goals reality with JKA.” – Knox Daniels
Jason has been assisting landowners for the last 28 years in Georgia and South Carolina obtain achievements the owners did not realize were possible. His degree in Biology from Georgia Southern stemmed from the desire to know how things in nature work. His plantation roots began at just 16 years old outside of Albany, GA and the last 20 years were spent in the Lowcountry of South Carolina. His entire career has been spent developing a global approach to plantation management. That plan included sales. Sales is in Jason’s blood- his mom had a 45-year career as a real estate broker. After college, he chose to pursue his passion of making properties great. In 2011, Jason sold his first plantation. Since then, he has assisted buyers and sellers with over $20 million in sales while most of that time working as a full-time General Manager of a large Lowcountry plantation. Today, he is committed to using his unique skill set and experience to guide landowners through the many challenges of plantation ownership.
Bruce Ratliff is a retired elected official (Property Appraiser Taylor County). Bruce brings years of experience in ad valorem tax knowledge. His property tax background gives JKA Associates & clients a unique insight into the complicated tax process. Bruce held several positions in the Florida Association of Property Appraisers, including member of the Board of Directors, President, Vice-President and Secretary, and served on the Agricultural & Legislative Committees for the Association. The real estate business has been part of Bruce’s life since childhood. His mother, Shirley Ratliff owned Professional Realty of Perry, Florida and his father, Buster owned Ratliff Land Surveying which Bruce was General Manager of before his political career.
Hailing from a long line of outdoorsmen, Tim learned a great deal from his father and grandfather. He saw first-hand what it means to be a good land steward. He believes land is so much more than a place to hunt, fish, and grow timber or crops. “It’s an identity, a resting place, a safe haven and a way of life, said Tim.” Tim’s family ties to Alabama run deep. During his grandfather’s first term, Governor James was responsible for signing into law Alabama’s first state duck stamp which helped to ensure funding for the procurement, development, and preservation of wetlands for migratory waterfowl habitat. He also established Alabama’s lifetime hunting license, so it is no surprise that Tim is an avid outdoorsman with a keen eye as to how best to improve habitat for the greater good of its wildlife.
With Madison County roots, Lori grew up on her family farm at Pettis Springs along the historic Aucilla River. A love of the land was instilled in Lori very early on by her father who was a local farmer. Lori understands the importance of good land stewardship and has witnessed first-hand how her own father, a former 2-term member of the Florida House of Representatives whose district encompassed many rural counties of the Red Hills Plantation Region, with a little bit of sweat equity, so lovingly worked their own family land. These are core values she carries with her today, and nothing gives her more personal satisfaction than to represent some of the south’s best land stewards.
Cole’s dedication to land management lies in his family roots. As a fourth-generation timber expert, Cole’s earliest memories were spent with his father managing timber investments. With a degree in Food Resource Economics from the University of Florida, Cole is the epitome of an up-and-coming leader. He grew up with a hands-on approach to learning land management and conservation and has spent the last 15 years learning every angle of the real estate and forest industry. Cole is a member of the Florida Forestry Association, Red Hills Quail Forever, Southeastern Wood Producers Association and he uses this platform as an advocate for landowners and their land investments. His family has dedicated the past 60 years to providing landowners in North Florida and South Georgia with professional land management services focused on improving and protecting one’s forestland and wildlife investment. In fact, their family business, M.A. Rigoni, Inc., was one of the first to introduce whole tree chipping to the Red Hills Region.
As a landowner of his own family farm, Lick Skillet, along with family land that has been passed down and enjoyed together at Keaton Beach for 40 years, Jon knows what it means to be a steward of the last best places. As a third-generation land broker with more than 30 years of experience in advising landowners in this niche, Jon is known for his innate ability to harvest a land’s unique intrinsic value. Touting several notable sales under his belt, Jon personally closed Rock Creek/Molpus – 124,000 acres of premium timberland at $142,000,000 – which was known as the largest timberland land sale in the Southeast for eight years running. He is a co-founding member of LandLeader and achieved the real estate industry’s highest honor, “2022 National Broker of the Year – Recreational Land Sales,” by the Realtors® Land Institute.