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Discover expert land development, homesteading, and equestrian consulting services in Florida. Rook to Knight helps landowners create sustainable, profitable properties

WELCOME TO ROOK TO KNIGHT’S LAND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

WHETHER YOU’RE STARTING A HOMESTEAD, BUILDING AN EQUESTRIAN PROPERTY, OR DEVELOPING FARMLAND, WE HELP LANDOWNERS, FARMERS, AND HORSE OWNERS CREATE SUSTAINABLE, PRODUCTIVE, AND PROFITABLE PROPERTIES.

CUSTOM LAND DEVELOPMENT PLANS

Assess clients' land and develop customized land use plans to maximize productivity and sustainability.
Design and implement land management strategies that optimize space utilization, crop rotation, and resource efficiency.
Provide recommendations for integrating diverse land uses such as residential, agricultural, and recreational areas to create harmonious and multifunctional homesteads.

Agricultural land optimization with homesteading

SUSTAINABLE LAND USE STRATEGIES

Offer comprehensive consultation and implementation of regenerative farming techniques aimed at restoring soil health, enhancing biodiversity, and promoting ecosystem resilience.
Provide tailored recommendations for sustainable farming practices, including organic farming methods, permaculture design, and water conservation strategies.
Educate clients on the benefits of regenerative and sustainable farming for long-term environmental and economic sustainability.

Regenerative and sustainable farming biodiversity

HOMESTEAD & FARM CONSULTING

Offer guidance on creating a business model that balances profitability with social and environmental responsibility. Provide resources and support for developing value-added products or services from homestead produce, such as farm-to-table dining experiences, agritourism, or community-supported agriculture (CSA) programs. Provide expert guidance on various affordable housing options suitable for clients' needs and budgets.
Emphasize the importance of ethical and sustainable practices in building a successful and socially conscious business that benefits both clients and the wider community.

Affordable housing solutions including tiny homes, shed homes, and RV living

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🌿 Micro-Design Services — Small Spaces, Big Impact

Micro-Design Services

Big changes often start small.
Our Micro-Design Services are perfect for patios, entryways, small yards, HOA spaces, or anyone wanting a beautiful, sustainable upgrade without a full property overhaul. Thoughtfully designed for Florida’s climate and your lifestyle, these bite-sized plans bring clarity, function, and charm to the spaces you use every day.

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Pollinator Pocket Plan

Small Space. Big Habitat. Designed for Florida’s Native Wildlife. Even the smallest patch of land can become a thriving sanctuary. This plan turns a corner of your yard, patio edge, or front entry into a beautiful pollinator garden — rooted in Florida-native plants, designed for our climate, and tailored to your goals. Whether you’re working with a few square feet or a small section of your yard, this service helps you build a space that supports butterflies, bees, and birds while staying practical, low-maintenance, and budget-friendly.

Starting at $125

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A custom garden layout designed for your exact space

Native Florida plant list to attract pollinators year-round

Sun, soil & microclimate review so you plant in the right spot

Simple care instructions so you feel confident from day one

Optional Add-Ons Choose the level of help that fits your lifestyle: • Plant Sourcing: I select and gather the healthiest, Florida-friendly plants for your plan • On-Site Installation: Hands-on help planting and arranging your new garden • Seasonal Refresh Visits: Light maintenance, pruning, and re-balancing for long-term success

Perfect For ✓ Small yards ✓ Patio or porch edges ✓ HOA-friendly spaces ✓ Beginner gardeners ✓ Anyone who wants beauty + wildlife support without overwhelm

Every Pollinator Pocket Plan is designed with Florida-native plants to support monarchs, swallowtails, bees, and the wildlife that keeps our ecosystem thriving.

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Garden Glow Design

Big Purpose. Everyday Beauty. Designed for Florida Living. A garden is more than beds and borders — it’s a living space that feeds you, calms you, and brings new life into your backyard. The Garden Glow Design helps you create a flourishing edible or herbal garden that fits your space, your goals, and our Florida climate. Whether you want fresh food steps from your door, a peaceful garden sanctuary, or a place to connect your family to the land, this plan gives you a beautiful, productive layout that grows with you.

Starting at $200

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Custom layout for up to four raised beds designed to optimize sunlight, water flow, and access.

Florida-friendly plant list (edible + herbal options) tailored to your goals and microclimate.

Companion planting & crop rotation guide to boost harvest, reduce pests, and improve soil health.

Soil, drainage, and microclimate review so you plant in the right spot the first time.

Simple care instructions to help you feel confident as your garden grows.

One follow up call for support, troubleshooting, or layout refinement.

Optional Add-Ons (Choose the help that fits your lifestyle) • Plant Sourcing: I select and pick up the healthiest, Florida-friendly plants for your design. • On-Site Installation: Hands-on help arranging, planting, and setting up your garden beds. • Seasonal Refresh Visits: Light maintenance, crop rotation recommendations, and rebalancing for long-term success.

Perfect For: ✓ Beginners or busy families who want a garden but don’t know where to start ✓ Anyone wanting home-grown food without overwhelm ✓ Small urban yards or suburban backyards ✓ New Florida residents still learning our seasons ✓ Clients converting lawn space into productive growing areas ✓ Anyone craving a peaceful, purposeful backyard that nourishes both land and life

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Patio Paradise Plan

Small Patio. Big Peace. Even the tiniest outdoor space can become a lush, living retreat. The Patio Paradise Plan transforms balconies, porches, courtyard nooks, or compact patios into serene, functional micro-ecosystems — spaces that nourish you and the wildlife that finds refuge there. Designed specifically for Florida’s climate, this plan chooses the right plants, containers, layouts, and microclimate strategies to make your small space feel larger, greener, and more alive. Whether you want beauty, privacy, herbs, color, or a comfortable quiet corner to unwind, your custom design turns unused square footage into your new favorite place to breathe, grow, and reset.

Starting at $175

Custom layout for containers vertical growing systems, railing planters, or compact patio beds.

Recommendations for drainage, sunlight, airflow, privacy planting, and Florida heat management.

Florida-friendly, pollinator supporting plant recommendations.

Styling suggestions to balance function, greenery, and seating without overcrowding.

Companion planting guidance tailored for smaller spaces.

Microclimate review to determine the best plants for sun, shade, humidity pockets, and wind exposure.

Optional Add-Ons (Hybrid service model) • Plant Sourcing: I select, source, and deliver the healthiest Florida-friendly plants for your exact plan. • On-Site Setup: Hands-on placement + container arrangement so your patio is picture-perfect from day one. • Seasonal Refresh Visit: Light pruning, rebalancing, and seasonal adjustments to keep your patio thriving.

Perfect For: • Apartment patios + condo balconies • Courtyards + porch corners • Privacy screens or cozy retreat areas • Beginner gardeners • Anyone who wants a relaxing outdoor space without overwhelm

Land & Legacy Packages

Every acre has a story waiting to be written. These packages help you shape that story with intention — designing land that feeds, shelters, and endures. Because how we plan today determines what we preserve tomorrow.

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The First Move-Land Evaluation & Selection. Every legacy begins with the right foundation.

Before you build or plant, make sure your land is truly right for you. The First Move helps you evaluate soil, water, sunlight, and sustainability—so every decision starts on solid ground.

Starting at $200

Book a Free Landowner Strategy Call

Evaluation of up to 3 properties for suitability and long-term potential

Soil, water, and sunlight assessment to identify natural strengths and limitations

Accessibility and layout review for driveways, utilities, and future expansion

Goal based recommendations tailored to your plans (homestead, farm or retreat)

30 minute consultation to discuss findings and next steps

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Homestead Starter Plan-Your First Blueprint for the Land You Love

Building a homestead starts with clarity and purpose. This plan helps you map out gardens, livestock areas, and living spaces so every acre supports your goals — and your future.

Starting at $450

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Personalized goal setting consultation

Base map with key zones (garden, orchard, animals, home)

Soil and drainage overview for healthy land flow

Starter planting list (up to 10 recommended species)

One revision round to refine your final layout

Smart Farming and Sustainable Agriculture.

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Strategic Plan — Designing the Bigger Picture

When your goals outgrow the basics, this plan brings it all together. The Strategic Plan transforms your property into a cohesive, sustainable system — connecting water, soil, access, and design so everything works in harmony. Because smart planning today prevents costly changes tomorrow.

Starting at $1250

Let’s Talk Strategy

Comprehensive property layout showing access roads, paths, water flow and infrastructure zones

Expanded planting palette tailored to your goals (edible, native, or mixed use)

Microclimate & resource analysis to maximize efficiency and resilience

Overview map with design notes to visualize your full plan

Two follow up consultations for adjustments and implementation support

Where Vision Meets Longevity

Legacy Design Services

From heritage farms to new estates, these services bring strategy and sustainability together. Every design is built to last — preserving both your land’s beauty and its purpose

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🌳 The Heritage Design — Building Legacy Into the Land

When your property carries history, purpose, or the weight of generations, it deserves a plan that honors both what it was and what it can become. The Heritage Design helps you shape your land for the long term — blending function, beauty, and sustainability into a living legacy. Because true heritage isn’t just remembered — it’s cultivated.

Starting at $3000

Full property layout

Water, power, access design

Seasonal & habitat planning

Six month implementation support

Phone Support

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The Legacy Endgame

The Legacy Endgame turns vision into permanence. It’s where every element of your land — from access and infrastructure to soil and sustainability — comes together in one lasting design built to stand the test of time.

Starting at $5000

Coordination with contractors & county

Infrastructure planning

One year support

Printed + Digital Legacy Binder

Expansion of income streams consulting

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Land Legacy Support — Protect What’s Yours

When selling feels like the only option, this free educational service helps landowners explore sustainable alternatives. Learn how to keep your property productive and protected through leasing options, conservation programs, and community partnerships. Because the best legacy is land that endures.

Free Educational Service

Overview of conservation easement and land trust opportunities

Guidance on leasing, shared farming, and cooperative models

List of state and federal preservation initiatives available to you

Personalized local resource packet for Marion County and beyond

Optional follow up consultation for implementation or design support