What Happens When a Quiet Dream, a Lot of Hard Work, and 86 Acres Come Together Just Right
Blossom & Brie isn’t the kind of place you stumble into. It’s the kind of place you hear about from someone who lights up when they talk about it…because they didn’t just eat well, they had a moment that stayed with them. The food is fresh off the farm. The animals are part of the experience. And the way you’re welcomed, by the Pooles themselves more often than not, feels like home.
Now, the community has spoken: Blossom & Brie has been named Best Farm-to-Table Restaurant in Gulfshore Life’s Best of the Gulfshore 2025 awards.
For us at Worthington Realty, it’s more than good news, it’s a proud moment. Our broker, Brian Rodgers, had the privilege of representing Rodney and Stacey Poole in the purchase of the former Rosy Tomorrows Heritage Farm. And we’ve quietly watched as they transformed that land into something truly special.
It was a quiet evening, a small dinner among friends, Rodney and Stacey Poole, Brian and Stacey Rodgers, and me and my wife, Susana. The conversation had slowed, the kind of calm that settles in after a good meal. That’s when Rodney shared something that had clearly been on his mind: “I’ve been thinking about getting a few acres to keep some animals on.”
It wasn’t an offhand comment. It was personal, something he had been carrying for some time. A quiet, thoughtful desire to get back to something simpler, something more connected to the land. Looking back, it feels like the first step toward something none of us fully saw coming, but all of us are grateful took root.
That simple thought was rooted in something deeper: memories of Rodney’s grandfather, and the kind of upbringing that instills grit, humility, and a longing for something grounded. A few months later, he and Stacey bought Rosy Tomorrows Heritage Farm, not to reinvent it, but to carry its spirit forward.
Where the Food Really Comes From
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Today, Blossom & Brie stretches across 86 acres just east of I-75 in North Fort Myers. The farm is home to cows, pigs, donkeys, chickens, and now Moo, a 6-foot-3 steer who joined the farm after the Shell Factory & Nature Park closed in September 2024. Once a Chick-fil-A mascot and community event regular, Moo has quickly become a selfie-loving local celebrity.
The dining experience is as thoughtful as the land it sits on. Chef Wesley Robbins, Stacey’s brother, works with what the farm grows, harvests, and raises. Brunch favorites like the Blossom Benedict and Walk Around Bacon tell the story on their own. So do the seasonal four-course dinners, the citrus-dressed salads, and the butter made from local honey and herbs.
The Pooles Make You Feel Like Family
Ask anyone who visits for the first time and you’ll hear familiar reviews:
- “The Pooles were there to greet us!”
- “It felt like we were guests on someone’s land, not customers at a restaurant.”
- “They remembered our names.”
That kind of welcome isn’t a marketing tactic. It’s just who Rodney and Stacey are. They walk the grounds. They check on tables. They smile, wave, and make time. That presence is a big part of why so many guests describe their visit as personal and unforgettable.
Rodney once told me the best part of business is the people. He believes you build something great by putting them first. And when you walk around Blossom & Brie, you see exactly what he means. It shows up in the team he and Stacey have built, the way the staff know the animals by name, and the way guests are welcomed with warmth and intention. People come for the food, but they remember how they were treated.
They didn’t just buy a farm. They kept the longtime farmhands. They added a vertical freight farm to grow lettuces and herbs year-round. They repaved the parking, updated the kitchen, and built new event spaces. A rustic barn, a bridal suite, and a wooden arbor, all without rushing a thing.
A Local Favorite, Loved for All the Right Reasons
Photo courtesy of Blossom & Brie (via Facebook).
Blossom & Brie has become the backdrop for unforgettable weddings, immersive wine dinners, relaxed barbecues, and brunches where the live music carries across the pastures. And more often than not, that music comes from Taylor Tones, whose voice floats through the oaks as the sun dips low. Her voice has become part of the place, a soundtrack that makes these moments hard to forget.
But no matter the occasion, guests often point to the little things, the kind you might not notice at first but can’t stop thinking about later. Diners have described it as “mesmerizing,” “delightful,” even “emotionally overwhelming.” And it is not just because of what’s on the plate, but because of everything around it. Herbs harvested that morning. Butter mixed with Walker Farms honey. And the way the golden hour hits just right.
This win in Gulfshore Life’s 2025 awards reflects more than just good food. It recognizes a place that pays attention…to the land, to the ingredients, and to the people lucky enough to visit.
Ready to Make a Reservation?
Photo courtesy of Blossom & Brie (via Facebook).
To experience it for yourself, visit blossomandbrie.com to make a reservation. And if you’re dreaming about your own next chapter, whether it’s land, lifestyle, or legacy, Worthington Realty is here to help.
Because sometimes, the right property isn’t just a good investment. It’s the start of a legacy!
