Located near Atlanta, the latest hamlet of this planned sustainable community is designed to let its residents age gracefully. Co-founded and developed by Steve Nygren, Serenbe focuses on a connection to nature and wellbeing, offering fresh food, fresh air and "acres of preserved forests and meadows with miles of nature trails that connect homes and restaurants with arts and businesses."
This architecturally planned neighborhood brings retirement community living to new heights. There are a number of upcoming events, including garden dinners, hay rides and outdoor theater. The new village hopes to foster a small town feel where neighbors know each other, but with access to amenities associated with big cities. The sustainable community specifically targets the retirement age population.
What's Driving This Trend
- Sustainable Retirement Communities
- Creating retirement communities that prioritize sustainability and connection to nature, offering residents a healthy and eco-friendly lifestyle.
- Wellness-focused Retirement Living
- Developing retirement villages that prioritize wellness and healthy living through access to fresh food, nature trails, and recreational activities.
- Small Town Feel with Big City Amenities
- Designing retirement communities that provide a small town atmosphere where neighbors know each other, while still offering a wide range of amenities commonly associated with larger cities.
Who This Affects Most
- Retirement Community Development
- Opportunity for developers to create sustainable retirement communities that cater to the growing demand for wellness-focused and environmentally-conscious retirement living.
- Eco-friendly Architecture and Design
- Demand for architects and designers to create retirement villages that incorporate sustainable and eco-friendly elements, providing residents with a healthy and nature-centric living environment.
- Wellness and Aging-in-place Services
- Opportunity for companies to offer specialized wellness and aging-in-place services to cater to the needs of retirees seeking a healthy and active lifestyle while growing older.
