Spring is the season of new beginnings. So there’s no better time to consider your move to one of Atlanta’s exceptional active adult communities. Fortunately, there are myriad options when it comes to finding the neighborhood that will provide you with everything you want and need as you enter this new and exciting stage of life. In fact, as the market segment has grown, the number of active adult communities has surged, with master-planned developments specifically designed for dynamic and highly social adults popping up throughout the metro area. And they are being established by some of the most renowned names in the homebuilding industry. All you have to do is choose the one that’s right for you.
Whether you want to live in a large community with thousands of homes or prefer a smaller neighborhood with a few hundred residences, you undoubtedly will find the perfect fit. You also can be sure that you’ll have access to a wide range of features and services, from low-maintenance living and resort-style amenities to social activities and close proximity to shopping, dining and entertainment. It’s the best of all possible worlds. And your journey begins here, as you learn about a few of the area’s 55+ communities and what they have in store for you. Your fresh new start awaits.
Sterling on the Lake
7004 Lake Sterling Blvd., Flowery Branch, GA 30542
(770) 967-9777 • sterlingonthelake.com
Sterling on the Lake, a place where spacious front porches meet tranquil lakes, is a vibrant community in Flowery Branch. The lifestyle in The Springs, a single-level living, low-maintenance neighborhood, makes it easy to fall in love with the Sterling way of life. Choose to connect with neighbors in one of our many empty nester clubs, such as the lively ROMEOs (Retired Old Men Eating Out) or at one of our meditation classes. For outdoor fun, head to The Lodge, the neighborhood’s clubhouse, which is equipped with a bocce ball court and a swimming pool perfect for lounging or swimming laps. Residents can stroll the trails near protected open space and private lakes or meet up at a community wine tasting event to relax and refuel with friends and neighbors. The full-time activities director keeps the community active with year-round activities and events including chili cook-offs, fishing tournaments, live jazz nights and more. Residents looking for lively competition can hit the sport court at one of three tennis centers, and for those needing extra instruction, onsite tennis pros are available to help.
Sterling on the Lake
Soleil Laurel Canyon
102 High Mountain Trace, Canton, GA 30114
(678) 880-3071 • soleillaurelcanyon.com
Soleil Laurel Canyon offers a resort lifestyle filled with premium programming for Soleil residents. The community boasts a full-time lifestyle director team that plans family-friendly events in the community throughout the year, such as musical programs, theater troupes and pool parties. Spring is the perfect time for setting out along Soleil’s on-site hiking trails for a warm afternoon exploring with grandchildren of all ages. Soleil’s clubhouse is the perfect place for get-togethers with friends visiting in the community; guests can enjoy clubhouse features like the billiards room and library and can even register to accompany residents to sports activities such as pickle ball and tennis. Whatever you are in the mood for, Soleil Laurel Canyon has free time with family and friends covered this season.
Soleil Laurel Canyon
Del Webb Chateau Elan
5575 Napa Ridge Road, Hoschton, GA 30548
(866) 204-2324 • delwebb.com/chateau-elan
NOW SELLING – High $200s to $400s
Conveniently located an hour and a half north of Atlanta and just minutes from I-85, Del Webb Chateau Elan will include approximately 780 single-family ranch homes. The planned resort-style amenities will feature a 18,000-square-foot clubhouse, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a fitness center, an event lawn, tennis courts, pickleball courts, a dog park and a full-time lifestyle director who will develop the community’s calendar of events and ensure residents have access to an active and robust lifestyle. Nearby amenities include the Château Élan Winery and Resort, Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Lake Lanier, Mall of Georgia and more.
Del Webb Chateau Elan
Lake Arrowhead
2419 Lake Arrowhead Drive, Waleska, GA 30183
(770) 720-2700 • lakearrowheadga.com
There’s something special about the lake and mountains—something serene, peaceful and transforming. And when you add one of the most pristine lakes in the Southeast, you redefine mountain, lake and golf living. Welcome to Lake Arrowhead, a private mountain, lake and golfing community just outside of Canton, Georgia. You’ll fall in love with the 540-acre, crystal clear lake with 21 miles of shoreline that sits as the centerpiece of the property. Lake Arrowhead’s lifestyle director has the pleasure of providing an exciting array of activities and events for owners year-round. Residents can enjoy lake tours at sunset and the community’s lakeside park, which features grills, oversized swings and a great spot for swimming in the lake. World-class amenities include a championship golf course, tennis facility, pickle ball courts, swimming pools and championship bass fishing. Hike along eight miles of neighborhood trails or enjoy an afternoon of horseback riding. The community regularly hosts outdoor concerts, cooking classes, drive-in movies under the stars, golf tournaments, wine tastings and health and wellness classes, just to name a few. For these reasons and more, Lake Arrowhead has become the perfect “staycation” for homeowners and their families. The Sales and Information Center, located across from the lake, is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. (or by appointment).
Lake Arrowhead
NatureWalk at Seven Hills
76 Seven Hills Blvd., Dallas, GA 30132
(770) 231-3919 • discoverartisan.com
Say you live in NatureWalk. And, let’s say this particular weekend you have family or friends coming over for a visit. What shall you do to entertain? The answer is easy. At NatureWalk, you can choose biking, walking or hiking through miles of extraordinary nature trails that wind through the Pumpkinvine Creek River Basin. Or, gather vegetables from the community garden, enjoy a riverside picnic or catch some rays at the adult-only, saline swim facility. Looking for something a little more active? How about tennis, basketball or volleyball? Or take the grandkids to the community’s 13-acre water park or the community clubhouse.
NatureWalk at Seven Hills
