A friend ours here in Atlanta, arranged a weekend trip to Serenbe, a community just south of the city. At a small distance from Atlanta, with many people being former residents of the city, they have created something quite unique, something you could instantly fall in love with. It was amazing how this very new neighborhood reminded me of some of the oldest neighborhoods in the city like Candler park and Inman park- very cozy, very interesting mix of architectural styles and very approachable.
Before I visited Serenbe I always had a question in my head looking at the new suburban developments which are mostly quite banal, directionless and have little sense of delight -"Can we create places to live that will age as beautifully as some of the old neighborhoods?"
I guess the answer is YES!
Just as we got there, we stopped to ask for directions to the inn we were staying at and guess who we ran in to? Steve Nygren! The very person who first envisioned this place! We ran into him several times during the stay and here is the big difference! The people who created this place, live here! We enjoyed the stay thoroughly and is highly recommended to all visitors to Atlanta! Psst..and In case you did not know the HGTV dream give away house for 2012 is here at Serenbe!
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