By Giannina Bedford

Since Atlanta restaurateurs Steve and Marie Nygren established the EarthCraft-certified community in Chattahoochee Hills, Georgia, more than a decade ago, Serenbe has been a model for sustainable living—not to mention stunning architecture and a vibrant arts and culture scene. Beginning with one home in 2004, the utopia-like locale has grown to a community of almost 700 residents who reside in one of four Europeanstyle hamlets, each with its own commercial center focused on what the founders see as the elements of a “well-lived” life: arts, agriculture, health and well-being and education. There is also a 25-acre organic farm, a seasonal farmers market and other year-round programming, including lectures, an artist-in-residence program and professional theater company, Serenbe Playhouse, that brings productions to life in the outdoors. Sounds idyllic, right? Luckily, you don’t have to own a home to enjoy the holistic ambiance. Just make a reservation at the 27-room inn and spend a few days soaking it all in.