My favorite way to see Europe, plus two destinations near Atlanta with a European vibe.
It almost feels like a movie set when you drive into Serenbe, the charming, eco-friendly community about 30minutes south of Atlanta’s airport. Houses and shops co-mingle in little villages within the 1,000 acres of Serenbe, with plenty of green space, hiking trails, and horse pastures as nature’s eye candy.
Check in to the Inn at Serenbe, once a family farm, now a boutique hotel. There’s plenty to do here, with its animal farm, pool, and porches for relaxing. The inn also offers a gateway to the 15 miles of hiking trails that take you past waterfalls, a labyrinth, the wildflower meadow, and croquet lawn. Make reservations for dinner at the inn--a delicious farm-to-table experience — and know that a big farmhouse breakfast is part of the experience the next morning.
Other opportunities to enjoy Serenbe include a visit to their Spa at Serenbe, newly renovated and guaranteed to relax you with its calming interior design and fresh scents as soon as you walk in the door. The spa is in theScandinavian-inspired area called Mado, so while you’re there, have lunch at Halsa, healthy-but-still delicious grain bowls, salmon salads, and smoothies.
Elsewhere in Serenbe, the bakery Blue-Eyed Daisy has been a favorite for years to grab a pastry, sandwich, or on Saturdays, the Serenbe farmers market is a popular stop and the Art Farm at Serenbe are well worth attending.
sweets. On Saturdays, the Serenbe farmers market is a popular stop and the Art Farm at Serenbe — with its outdoor concerts and other cultural activities — are well worth attending.Check out the shops spread out in walkable villages (or better yet, since it’s a little hilly, rent a golf cart.) Last but not least, make sure to enjoy the diverse architecture at Serenbe, including Belgian-style farmhouses, modern townhouses, designer showhouses, and quaint cottages.
