Meet Us

Hi, I’m Nora, along with my family Chris, Mya, and Gracy. We can’t wait to welcome you to our vacation rentals in the Texas Hill Country. What started as a spark of an idea back in 2017, has evolved into a labor of love that we are eager to share. Our passion for healthy, regenerative indoor and outdoor spaces is what guides us as we slowly create Flourish Here.

In my early 20’s, my mom was diagnosed with severe Multiple Chemical Sensitivities (MCS) that was onset by mold exposure from her air conditioning ducts. At the time, this complex condition was(and still is) not well understood. I saw first hand how hard it was for my mom to find accommodations when traveling that would not make her ill. As you know, most hotels and vacation rentals are steeped in fragrances, harsh cleaners, and mold. Her condition taught us how indoor environments have such an enormous impact on our health and led us to investigate: What makes a health-giving space?

This curiosity has led us to study Building Biology, Building Science, Environmental Toxins and hazards, Mold Mitigation, Indoor Air Quality, Permaculture, etc. We discovered that, to be truly well, humans must live in harmony with nature. This gained knowledge has been applied to every aspect of our cottages, as best as we could.

Using a holistic and integrative approach to building our cottages, we started by finding design partners who are aligned with our values. They have helped us to make decisions to mitigate health risks and specify as many local, natural materials as we can. As we begin to build each cottage, we are working with skilled builders and tradesman who value the importance of a well assembled building, as it relates to human health.  

Once built, each cottage will be furnished with as many organic and natural products we can find. Each cottage will be cleaned with non-hazardous cleaners and the air will be HEPA filtered. We know that these cottages will not be perfect for everyone, so we plan to be transparent about everything. So that you can make an informed decision about staying with us. 

If you decide to stay in one of our cottages, we hope you will discover how a well-built building that is free of mold and processed chemicals, and provides filtered air and water, is not only good for your health but is also good for the planet.

In health, 

Noralinda Ureste