Working with the Land Trust of Virginia (LTV) in conjunction with The Virginia Piedmont Heritage Area Association (VPHAA and formally Mosby Heritage Area Association) the Thompson Family has taken the necessary step to ensure that their 60.9-acre property, a portion of the historic "Corotoman" farm, is forever protected. When looking for ways to ensure that the stunning scenic views and history of the property would be here for future generations, siblings Ann and Mark Thompson concluded that the best way to accomplish this goal was by entering into a protective conservation easement agreement. According to Mark, "everyone in the community benefits from open space and the preservation of our history. Hopefully, this will inspire others in our community to put their properties into an easement."

The Thompson Property is in Loudoun County, Virginia, located 2.2 miles northeast of Upperville, Virginia. One of the most significant public benefits of the agreement will be the permanent protection of scenic open space. The property is highly visible with road frontage on three public roads, including Millville, Greengarden, and Piney Swamp Roads. The property features rolling topography with several ponds and stunning views of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

The agreement with the Thompsons will also protect the property's significant historic resources by maintaining historic landscapes. Because of its topography, the property is entirely visible from all three public roads. There are no buildings on the property, and none will be permitted in the future, which will maintain the property in its historic condition. Regarding the Civil War context of the property, as explained by Dulany Morison, Chairman of VPHAA, "this property is an important contributor to the rural landscape of the Northern Piedmont, and is the site of significant cavalry maneuvers in the Battle of Unison (1862) and the Battle of Upperville (1863), in addition to a skirmish between Col. John Mosby and Maj. Henry Cole (1864)." The Virginia Piedmont Heritage Area Association's Bondi Family Land Conservation and Battlefield Preservation Fund assisted with the transaction costs of placing this property under conservation easement because it is located within the Unison Battlefield Study Area. Dulany added, "the Bondi Family Fund has proven to be a convincing resource in discussions with landowners considering the feasibility of protecting their property with a conservation easement."

According to Mark, "LTV and VPHAA were great to work with throughout the process. Removing all possible future divisions of the property simplified the process too." Thanks to the Thompsons, the conservation values of this property are now permanently protected for future generations to appreciate.