By Paulette Harwood

Author Jennifer Rainey Marquez describes this paradise—named Serenbe. How serene, I thought. Marquez defines Serenbe as an “agrihood.” I smiled; it sounded blissful. The term itself is still fluid and developing, but a few facts are certain. Agrihoods promote wellness, community health, and social interaction. Agrihoods create jobs and support a very local economy. Typically, a community farm is the centerpiece of the neighborhood and serves as an opportunity for education as well as employment. Its residents believe people and the planet are more critical than soda and shopping.