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Whiskey Rock
Whiskey Rock
The name Whiskey Rock reflects a piece of the land’s history. Years ago, members of the Rakes family used the property to produce and sell liquor, something many Appalachian families relied on to help pay taxes and hold onto their land. Today, the land serves a different purpose, but the name remains a reminder of the mountain heritage and resilience that shaped it.
The Stewards
The Stewards
Whiskey Rock is a family-led operation built on the discipline of restoration. Marilyn anchors the business legacy, while Jamie and Michael manage the strategy and physical reclamation of the forest. We aren't just maintaining the land; we are unearthing its history and clearing the way for its most resilient version to return.
The Recon Team
The Recon Team
You are rarely alone at Whiskey Rock, and we prefer it that way. Maggie and Juno are the constant heartbeat of the property, handling everything from trail recon and creek depth testing to mountain morale. Whether we are marking boundaries or clearing access, they remain our dedicated, underfoot partners in the steady work of forest restoration.
An Unexpected Connection
An Unexpected Connection
This isn’t a new story; it’s a homecoming. Michael is a direct descendant of Charles Rakes, who farmed these slopes over a century ago. When we walk the 118 acres today, we are walking the same dirt his family cleared by hand. Every stone foundation we uncover is a piece of a legacy we are proud to reclaim and steward.
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