I mentioned yesterday that the hubs and I took a road trip on Memorial Day to a small community outside Atlanta. Serenbe is located in Chattahoochee Hill Country about 45 minutes from Atlanta. The drive to Serenbe is really nice, especially when you leave the main highway and travel down country roads. You pass farmland, lush pastures, lakes and rolling wheat fields. All along the road you’ll find cute country cottages and a few large country estates. Just when you seem to be deep into the countryside you see the sign for Serenbe and immediately you’re transported to someplace wonderful.
The first stop at Serenbe was Greenhouse. My friend Kenya recently moved her store from Senoia to Serenbe and has created an even more adorable boutique. Greenhouse carries a wonderful selection of vintage, fair trade and handcrafted home décor and gift items and new to their mix is clothing and personal accessories. When you walk into Greenhouse you’ll immediately be entranced by the wonderful smells of fragrant candles and handmade soaps and you’ll want to look in every corner at all the fabulous vintage pieces Kenya has found. I am so grateful to have some of my jewelry pieces for sale at Greenhouse can’t wait to go back for another visit and more shopping.
Chattahoochee Hills, Georgia 30276
Phone: 678.857.9025
shopgreenhouse.blogspot.com
After our visit with Kenya, the hubby and I headed to the Blue Eyed Daisy Bakeshop for lunch. This charming café and bakery was the perfect spot to spend a leisurely afternoon sipping ice tea and watching the world go by.
The outdoor tables were just as cute as the inside of the bakery.
Wood framed ceilings, brick walls and lots of vintage charm.
After lunch we strolled the streets a bit and I was just in awe of the beautiful homes along the tree lined streets. What really gives Serenbe its charm is the uniqueness of each of the homes, townhomes and condos…no two are alike.
One of the features that Serenbe prides itself on is the lifestyle of the area…
“Outdoor Lighting Regulations=Clear, starry skies”
“Native Plates & Organic Landscaping=no front or back lawns, just natural foliage”
“Walkability=everything in Serenbe is connected via a walking path”
The streets are lined with benches,
and even the street lamps are charming and handcrafted!
After doing some walking we got in the car and drove around the main property. Beautiful farmland with lakes sprinkled about.
The buzzards sit along the side of the lake and in the trees and were pretty awesome to look at.
We stopped and petted the donkeys and the hubs gave me a lesson on the difference between a donkey and a mule, which was obviously needed since I thought these were miniature horses.
We also petted some of the horses in the riding stable
and that beautiful white horse came running towards me for a pet. It must know I have a love for horses.
We also stopped in for a visit at the Inn at Serenbe.
As we drove around the property, people in passing cars would wave and I felt like I was in an episode of Little House on the Prairie, on the million dollar version~
The stables….
and another beautiful home at Serenbe. More driving and more sights to see….
the General Store
and the farmer’s market field.
And isn’t this sign too cute for words. The Nest is a rental loft located on one of the main streets of Serenbe, above one of the shops.
Once or twice around the property and we headed back to the center of Serenbe and coped a squat to watch a little of the afternoon activities, Bocce!
Many of the homeowners ditch their cars once and Serenbe and get around via golf carts.
Serenbe is truly a special place and although it is just a short drive from the hustle and bustle of Atlanta, I felt like I was in a secluded paradise.
My new life mission is to win the lottery, move to Serenbe and own a cute little red golf cart!
Wow that is the cutest little town. I would love to stay there for a weekend. Great pictures too!
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