Bill and Suzanne Thomas placed a conservation easement on their 80 acre property known as “The Retreat” in 2011. The Property is located in the far northwestern corner of King William County and is mainly forested and agricultural. Soy beans were most recently planted and harvested on the land. The primary residence is historic, having been built in 1808. Malden Creek, a tributary to Boot Swamp bisects the Property near its northwestern border. An old cemetery is also located on the protected land.