We are Brett, Megan and Emerson…
…and we invite you to take a glimpse into our big adventure.
How it all started
Until this last year, we were living the American dream in Seattle, right down to the white picket fence. But despite all we had to be grateful for, we weren’t living our dream.
We had been dreaming for some time about buying a piece of land and building our own retreat, one we wanted to share with others and turn into a family business. But we didn’t know where...
Making the choice
One rainy October weekend in 2023, we hit a wall, deciding we couldn’t continue like this – a couple more rats in the race. We needed to do something DRASTIC to achieve our dream.
In the span of one day, we determined that we would buy a used RV, renovate it, and travel the country in search of our new home, our future dreamland.
Taking the leap
Our journey officially began when we bought a used RV on Craigslist in November 2023. This was to be our home on our cross-country adventures, so we set the bar high for our DIY renovation.
During this process, we learned a lot about how to create a vision and work together as a family to bring it to life. We’re proud of how it turned out and what we were able to accomplish together.
Into the unknown
After selling most of our belongings, leaving our home in Seattle and completing the renovation of our RV, we set out in July 2024 to see the country and find the spot that felt like home.
We made a large loop, visiting nearly 40 states over 5 months. We were enchanted and inspired by what we saw, and the people we met along the way.
Finding home
When we visited New England, about halfway through the trip, it was like we took a collective deep breath. Maine felt like it. We loved the historic small towns, the wild woods, the proximity to the ocean.
Our dream for a retreat in nature started to take shape, and for the remainder of the trip, we worked tirelessly on building out our plans for what was to become Kinwright.
Our experience
In addition to our personal enthusiasm and tireless drive to make our dream come true, we each have extensive professional experience that is relevant to building and running Kinwright.
Brett Thompson
Owner
With a proven track record of overseeing projects totaling over $2 billion for clients including Google, WeWork, Apple and Starbucks, Brett brings 15 years of experience delivering complex, high-stakes flagship construction projects. He is deeply committed to sustainable building and operational practices, is a LEED AP and has his Living Future Accreditation (LFA).
Megan Thompson
Owner
Megan has more than 10 years of experience in marketing and public relations, with clients including Amazon, Disney, Canyon Ranch, Palm Springs Desert Resorts, The Palazzo and The Venetian Las Vegas. She excels in strategic planning; messaging; paid, earned and social media; as well as blogger and influencer campaigns.
Emerson Thompson
Chief Joy Officer
Emerson is a key member of our team! He supports the team by suggesting amazing names for trails, activities, and offerings; hatching wildly creative ideas, and helping us stay grounded in what really matters.
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Kinwright
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We are building a community of like-minded humans who are excited about our vision and want to be a part of it.
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