“When we moved into our home, we named it Stonehaven to reflect our hope that it would be a haven of refuge—filled with love, hope, healing, light, and truth—for our family and for all who enter, says Connie Davis. We purposed to practice hospitality characterized by love, joy, and peace; contributing to the needs of those around us and doing good to all people”

That spirit of hospitality runs deep in the Davis family, whose warmth and generosity have quietly shaped The Settlement at Indian Lakes for the past ten years. For Tim and Connie Davis, Stonehaven isn’t just a name on their home—it’s a reflection of the life they’ve built together, where faith and gratitude guide every season.

The Davises’ story began long before Indian Lakes. Originally from Indiana and California, Tim and Connie spent 23 years in Gainesville, Florida, before moving to College Station when Tim accepted a position as a Professor of Computer Science and Engineering at Texas A&M University. During their visit to find a new home, they invited Connie’s parents, Dr. Allen and Jane Casebolt, to join them in exploring the area. Dr. Casebolt, a retired surgeon, was facing cancer and wanted to ensure that his wife would be settled near family.

When they visited The Settlement, the Davises had just purchased their lot. Seeing the empty lot next door, Dr. Casebolt commented, “Too bad that lot is sold.” Tim smiled and replied, “We own that lot. Would you like to buy it?” With that, a family dream was born. Dr. Casebolt wrote a check that day, and soon, two generations were building homes side by side. For four meaningful years, the Casebolts lived next door before Dr. Casebolt passed away. Today, Jane, now 88, continues to live independently, surrounded by love and daily visits from her family.

"We named our home Stonehaven—a haven of refuge, filled with love, hope, healing, light, and truth for our family and all who enter."

Even though their children were grown when the family moved to Indian Lakes, Emily (31) and Timothy (29) continued to return home for holidays, summers, and family gatherings. Emily now teaches English at Yanshan University in Qinhuangdao, China, where the Great Wall meets the sea. She holds dual master’s degrees in TESOL and Intercultural Studies and an MFA in Dance. When she’s home for the summer, she stays in the Davises’ cottage, walks the trails, swims at the pool, and catches up with neighbors.

Timothy graduated from Texas A&M’s Medical School and is now completing his surgery residency in Bakersfield, California. He met his wife, also named Emily, while both were working at Texas A&M. Connie often jokes that she’s the only one in the family with a unique name.

Tim’s professional achievements are extraordinary. His research in sparse matrix algorithms powers technologies around the world—from the images on Google Street View to the code behind smartphones, Apple computers, and scientific mapping systems used by NASA and the U.S. Geological Survey. His work even assists in medical analysis, AI, and law enforcement, helping organizations solve complex problems in seconds rather than days. Through his company, AldenMath, Tim licenses his software worldwide, while Connie manages its operations.

"No one in our family has ever lived in a neighborhood with the depth of relationships we have in The Settlement."

Connie’s background in communication and rhetoric has shaped her life of service and connection. After teaching at the University of Illinois and University of Northern Iowa, she homeschooled their children and later cared for four elderly relatives—including her parents, uncle, and mother-in-law. She plays the violin, tends a 300-square-foot organic garden and orchard, and shares her harvest with neighbors.

Faith anchors the Davis family. Together, they’ve led inductive Bible studies for more than 30 years, and they now attend Faith Bible Church, where Connie teaches a women’s study and Tim leads a home group. Their daily rhythms—walks on the trails, canoeing on the lake, or evening talks in the garden—reflect their gratitude for God’s goodness and the beauty of community life in Indian Lakes.

"Neighbors have prayed with us, checked on Jane, watched Cleo, shared tools—this is what home should feel like."

Their daughter’s Siberian cat, Cleo, adopted after Hurricane Harvey, is now a beloved family member who regularly trots next door to visit Jane. Even small things like that, Connie says, are reminders of how closely their two homes—and hearts—are connected.

In many ways, Stonehaven represents what this season of Thanksgiving is all about: gratitude, faith, and open doors. The Davises have created a place where neighbors are family, and where kindness multiplies through quiet, everyday acts of grace.

When they sit down at their Thanksgiving table each year—often with extra chairs for anyone who might need a place—they carry forward a family tradition that began generations ago. For the Davises, home is more than a house; it’s a ministry of love that continues to bless their family, friends, and neighbors alike.

Tims A&M: people.engr.tamu.edu/davis

Tims Software company:  aldenmath.com

Tim’s artwork:  notesartstudio.com. (Math is ART)!