We believe in helping others flourish for the glory of God and the good of others.
We believe in homes that hum with life—where beauty, tradition, and faith meet real laughter and real messes. We believe in raising kids who are confident, competent, and kind. We believe in honoring the past, embracing the present, and creating space for others to flourish.
Hospitality. Marriage. Legacy. Family. These are the things that matter most to us—and they’re the heartbeat behind everything we teach and share.
We're a couple of family focused, habitual renovators, creativity seeking, hospitality loving B&B owners.
We love old-world style, Jesus, being mentored by biographies, and working hard to cultivate our 1800's Victorian Manor.
a little bit about us...
If you stumbled across our Instagram for just a moment, you might think you’ve landed inside a Jane Austen novel.
A grand white manor rises from Virginia’s rolling hills, its 1859 Italianate architecture standing watch over 37 acres of gardens, wildflower fields, and winding trails.
A historic one room schoolhouse peeks out from beneath the trees. A 200-year-old summer kitchen flickers with firelight and smells from a warm hearth spilling from the chimneys and scenting the garden courtyard.
Floppy eared, baby goats bounce through flower dotted meadows, while candlelit tables are set with antique china and children build with artisan skills like you just stepped into scene at Colonial Williamsburg.
It all looks so idyllic—and in many ways, it is.
But grab a cup of tea and settle in… because this is the part of the story you might have never heard....
our story
Before Mayhurst, our lives and our hospitality looked a lot less like Southern Living and a lot more like sacred chaos.
For 15 years of our marriage, it wasn’t catered menus or polished silver—it was a blur of renovation dust, homeschooling four small children, hand-me-down dishes, unpredictable dinner guests, stacks of laundry, and the front door always swinging open. In fact, our life still looks very similar to this, but just a bit different...let me explain.
One day, a curveball of grace came.
Our big, giant prayers were answered.
We moved into Mayhurst on February 18, 2020, with four kids, four goats, and all our belongings in tow—into a house we had only visited once before.
We had never owned a bed and breakfast. We had no certainty that this big crazy dream would work. We only had a giant dream that God had planted in our hearts and a deep conviction that at the end of our lives we would never regret trying, no matter if it failed.
Three weeks later, the world shut down.
While the phone rang with cancellations , money pouring out in refunds, and uncertainty sweeping in like a storm, something else began to grow here—something more lasting than B&B bookings or business ambitions.
We watched God breathe life into the dreams we had spoken aloud years earlier…
Dreams we whispered while walking through a quiet cemetery.
In the early years of our marriage, Jason and I formed an unusual tradition: date walks through a quiet, sprawling cemetery called Cave Hill in Louisville, KY.
Beneath the shade of ancient trees and moss covered gravestones etched with time, we would ask each other, “If God gives us until we’re 90, what would we regret not having done?”
There, surrounded by the echoes of lives now passed, the answer always rose clear: we couldn’t waste the now.
We would regret not opening our home.
Not showing the love of Christ.
Not pouring our lives, our words, and our gifts out for what lasts. CT Studd's words began to echo in our hearts "Only One Life T'will Soon Be Past, Only What's Done For Christ Will Last".
Those quiet walks became sacred ground- we resolved we’d live with hearts and doors wide open, however messy they may be.
Years later, that vow would become a dream and that dream the reality we are now living.
A Virginia manor on a hill…
An online classroom…
An opportunity on Instagram to breathe life and encouragement into lives around the world.....
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A growing collection of gospel-rooted mentorships from us—Casey and Jason—on the topics closest to our hearts: marriage, parenting, hospitality, and even flourishing in the Social Media space.
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Hands-on, history-rich courses created with our children—designed to help parents raise confident, curious kids through blacksmithing, baking through history, woodworking, leatherworking and more.
ARTISAN KIDS HUB
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Jason Cashell is founder and CEO of Mayhurst Estate and La Vie Ministry, He is a hilarious renaissance man—an old soul who is a poetry-reading, history loving, toolbelt-wearing, renovation-dust-covered DIYer.
He loves bringing beauty back to forgotten historic places and has spent the past 15 years restoring a series of fixer-uppers—culminating in the restoration of their 1859 Victorian estate into a haven where people feel seen, welcomed, and deeply loved.
With 15 years in pastoral ministry, public speaking, and counseling, Jason has made it his life’s work to help others do the same: build lives and families rooted in purpose, beauty, and grace. He’s wildly passionate about historic homes, meaningful hospitality, and helping others cultivate strong marriages, confident kids, and homes that hum with intention.
He’s also the founder of the Artisan Kids Hub, where he mentors young and old to rediscover the joy of working with their hands, passing down real-world skills, and building something that lasts—together.
Jason
Casey Cashell is a storyteller at heart, a content creator, and a homemaker with a passion for helping others use their God-given stories and homes to impact their families, local communities, and the world. With four small children and a herd of goats in tow, she and her husband Jason most often are found breathing a new chapter of life into Mayhurst Estate. Casey's warmth and generosity are the soul of Mayhurst. With a genuine passion for hospitality, she makes every guest feel instantly at home, turning strangers into friends and friends into family.
Through her online courses and Storytellers Academy, Casey equips Christian creatives and business owners to share their message with integrity and eternal impact. At Mayhurst, she and Jason homeschool their kids and teach artisan skills like historical baking and blacksmithing—inviting others into a life that is beautiful, rooted, and full of purpose.
Casey
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Athans' infectious grin and laughter light up any room, and his heart for learning is just as bright. As the youngest member of the Artisan Kids Hub team, he’s diving into woodworking and blacksmithing, learning the trades from his siblings and parents.
Athans' joy and enthusiasm make every project feel like an adventure, whether he’s hammering in the forge or crafting with his hands. His creativity and kind spirit are already shaping the next generation of artisans.
Athans
Holly is a sweet spirit with a heart for history, hospitality, and homemaking. As the co-founder of The Teapot Society, she brings the past to life through baking and crafting with children and families. Holly’s classes—like Baking Through History and Vintage Yarn Dolls—invite families to slow down and make memories together, all while learning the stories and skills of days gone by.
With her heart full of joy and a pinch of grace, Holly’s passion for baking and teaching creates a timeless atmosphere where creativity flourishes.
Holly
Chamberlain is a born outdoorsman with a natural eye for design and restoration. From sketching garden paths to cultivating Mayhurst’s grounds, he blends creativity and practicality in every project. Whether he's working with stone, planting flowers, or restoring forgotten corners of the estate, Chamberlain is dedicated to preserving the beauty and history of Mayhurst.
His love for the land and attention to detail bring life to the grounds, turning each space into a thoughtfully crafted oasis.
Chamberlain
Lincoln is a true maker—an inventor, renovator, and the creative force behind many of the Artisan Kids Hub courses. With a passion for woodworking, blacksmithing, leatherwork, and more, Lincoln teaches families how to craft not only beautiful pieces but also strong character.
Always tinkering and dreaming, his hands-on approach to learning inspires creativity, grit, and practical skills in every student. Whether he's forging iron or designing the next big idea, Lincoln’s heart for innovation and teaching shapes the future of craftsmanship.
Lincoln
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You have stumbled into our family page and we see this as another form of hospitality! We are inviting you into life with our family, which means we will laugh, create beauty, and share the deepest parts of our hearts.
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We LOVE that through Instagram we are able fling open the gates of our historic Victorian estate and invite you into our family’s everyday adventure: sunrise walks with God, muddy boots from the garden, the clang of blacksmithing, the scent of fresh-sawn wood,
and the joy (and chaos!) of raising kids who create with their hands and hearts WHILE running a Bed and Breakfast.
It’s messy and beautiful and full of grace. So grab a cup of tea, linger awhile, and find encouragement for your soul, beauty that inspires,
and truth that anchors. We’re so glad you’re here!
where the kettle is warm, the door is open, & you’re always invited in!
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