Over the centuries, Europeans have developed a philosophy of living envied the world over.

The French call it joie de vivre.

It used to be that you actually had to reside in Europe to experience this rather enlightened view of living. But no longer.

At The Thoms Estate you’ll find homes and cottages nestled in small hamlets across a landscape populated by century-old oaks, waterfalls and secret gardens. In this idyllic setting, joy bubbles up from the simplest of everyday pleasures: an afternoon spent perfecting your watercolor technique overlooking a wildflower meadow. Sharing a vintage Pinot Noir with friends. Or mapping the contours of the moon from a private observatory.

In short, at The Thoms Estate, joie de vivre is always near at hand.