About Us
ABOUT THE BRAND
Founded by Cara Silverthorne, the Collective is rooted in collaboration. Behind every client is a carefully cultivated circle of trusted professionals — from local market experts and lending partners to designers, attorneys, contractors, and cross-state advisors. It’s not simply about buying or selling a home. It’s about access, alignment, and bringing together the right people at the right time to support your next chapter.
Because exceptional outcomes are rarely created alone. They’re built through relationships.
“What stood out most was the network behind her. Every recommendation — from lenders to inspectors — was thoughtful and seamless. It felt less like hiring an agent and more like gaining a trusted team.”
— Raquel, 2025 SW Florida Buyer
I’m Cara — real estate advisor, strategist, and the founder of The Silverthorne Collective. I work at the intersection of lifestyle, long-term thinking, and meaningful moves across Southwest Florida and Colorado.
My career began in real estate at eighteen — behind the scenes, building systems, running offices, and solving problems most people never saw. That path eventually led me into international business and aerospace, where I spent two decades working in high-level strategy and global operations.
From the outside, it looked like success. But at forty-nine, I chose something different.
I returned to real estate with clarity — not as a job, but as a vehicle. A vehicle for freedom, for thoughtful investing, and for helping people design lives instead of simply purchasing homes. Today, through The Silverthorne Collective, I work across Southwest Florida and Colorado, bringing together a trusted network of professionals to guide meaningful, well-considered moves.
Because where you live should support how you want to live — now and in the chapters ahead.
xo,Cara
WHAT WE STANd FOr
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SUNSETS > ANY OTHER PART OF THE DAY
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BUY THE WATERFRONT. CALL YOUR GRANDKIDS.
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SMART WOMEN BUY PROPERTY.
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BEAUTIFUL ISN’T EXTRA. IT’S ESSENTIAL.
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THE BEST MEETINGS INCLUDE CHAMPAGNE
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RETIREMENT IS A DATE. LIVING IS A DECISION.
my sweet hubby
my family
the best friends