On April 20th, 1920, Mr. And Mrs. R. E. Smith purchased the house located at 4156 Main Street. It is one of the oldest estates in Pinson Valley. This home has been nestled in the heart of Pinson for nearly 100 years. Because of Mrs. Smith’s love of roses the property was appropriately named Rosewood Farms. She was known for the beautiful rose gardens scattered throughout the property. She always had a bouquet of roses and sweet peas gracing her dining room table.
Mrs. Smith loved to entertain and there was always a gathering or party gracing the grounds of Rosewood Farms. Over the course of almost 100 years, Rosewood has been the site of many club meetings, formal dinners and family gatherings. Each Smith child’s wedding and/or reception was held here. Every New Years Eve, Mr. Smith would have a fireworks display. It became an annual affair and cars would line up & down Main Street to view his shows. The Smiths celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary here at Rosewood on April 10th, 1959.

After Mr. & Mrs. Smith passed away, their daughter, Margaret Smith, inherited the home. After the passing of her sister, Gene Little and her husband George, moved into the home Gene was born and raised in. They also celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary here at Rosewood on April 10th, 1996. They had married on her parents 37th Wedding Anniversary. Mrs. Little decided the home was too big for her to live in alone after the passing of her husband. This beautiful old home had been the residence of the Smith family and their descendants for close to one hundred years. It had provided many fond memories, not only for the Smith family, but also for many of their friends and neighbors. From weddings, anniversary parties, and club meetings to swinging on the seventy year old swing set in the side yard, wonderful memories abound here. Naturally Mrs. Little wanted to sell the home to someone who would love it the way she does, with heart and soul.

When Bill and Renee Mikell saw the home was for sale they knew it meant for them. Renee realized her dream of someday creating a wedding facility, like no other, could become a reality. Living in the Pinson area for 23 years, she has passed by the home on many occasions. As soon as she stepped foot in the front door, she knew she wouldn’t rest until this home was hers. After much thought & prayer, the Mikell’s purchased the home in May of 2006.
The Mikell Family then had to decide on the name. After talking with Mrs. Little, Renee found out the original name was Rosewood Farms. In honor of the family that has lived in & loved this home, it was named Rosewood.
Rosewood has now become the gathering site for the Mikell family; it is a place of laughter & love. As their family grows, they hope they will leave behind a legacy much like the Smith family has. Their daughters; Kandace, her husband Michael, and Krishna , along with her husband Wesley & their daughter Hannah Mae; are as much in love with this home as their parents.