Meet Christine

My name is Christine Shepard, and I live in Midlothian, Virginia, with my husband, our three kiddos and our adorable pup, Patton. Oh, and The Iron Gate Co. is my fourth child. It’s the only one that doesn’t complain about what I cook for dinner, so it’s obviously in the running for the “favorite.” 😂

I specialize in warm, rich and welcoming spaces - whether we are renovating your home or hunting for your forever home.

My roots lie deep in Danish culture. Ever heard of hygge? It’s a real thing. We didn’t have much growing up, but I can look back now and see that we had hygge. Rooms warmed by wood stoves and fireplaces…. Soft, flickering light…. The smell of homemade meals cooking every day, hot drinks in hand, and cozy, textural blankets to keep you warm in the upstairs rooms. It created a sense of comfort and belonging that envelops the soul. It transformed a structure as simple as an old stone farmhouse into a living, breathing, life-giving entity that kept my family grounded and connected to what mattered.

At The Iron Gate Co., we honor the Danish tradition of hygge with every home that is bought, sold, renovated or furnished. I look forward to helping your family find this sense of warmth and belonging in your home, too.

XO,

Christine