For decades now, a certain type of homeowner has yearned not just for a house in a nice town—but for one in a development with pools, tennis courts, and game rooms, among other amenities.
For decades now, a certain type of homeowner has yearned not just for a house in a nice town—but for one in a development with pools, tennis courts, and game rooms, among other amenities.
Sure, wellness communities sound idyllic. But are they the equivalent of an exercise bike? Once a new resident moves in, are these developments’ amenities used for a few weeks, only to slowly fade into the background as residents return to more sedentary habits?
Not necessarily. Residents insist they’ve seen changes in their physical and mental health as a direct result of where they live.
“Opportunities to escape into deep woods and trails right in our own backyard are a big draw for us,” notes Greg, 62, who prefers to use his first name only for privacy, when explaining his and wife Amanda’s attraction to Serenbe, a wellness community in Chattahoochee Hills, GA.