Serenbe Stories
Serenbe Stories is a podcast about making an impact, building a better life, and the extraordinary power of nature and community. Hear from founder Steve Nygren about Serenbe’s unlikely origins and from the many residents, artists, environmentalists, and thought leaders who have influenced the community’s development over the years. Join us as we share stories and conversations that capture the essence of this extraordinary place.
Serenbe Stories
Serenbe at 20: Voices from the Community
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Serenbe is often described as a place that feels different the moment you arrive.
Last spring, the community marked 20 years since its groundbreaking, when that first shovel hit the ground and vision started to become reality. We celebrated with a big resident party – and it felt exactly the way a Serenbe party should: outside in nature on our Grange Green, live music in the air, kids running around, and conversations happening everywhere you turn.
It was one of those beautiful afternoons that reminds you why Serenbe exists in the first place.
And while everyone was gathering, we set up our audio equipment and started asking residents a handful of questions about planting roots here. What we got in return wasn’t just a collection of questions and answers; it was a collection of stories as unique as the people who call this special place home.
Show Notes
- Serenbe Events Calendar
- Serenbe Real Estate
- Start In Your Own Backyard: Transforming Where We Live with Radical Common Sense by Steve Nygren
- Start In Your Own Backyard Podcast
- Serenbe on Substack
Key words: nature, community, biophilia, biophilic design, community building, development, sustainable development, placemaking, architecture, lifestyle, wellness
The new book, Start In Your Own Backyard, is out and available for ordering.
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Learn more about Serenbe and see our Events Calendar. Order your copy of Start In Your Own Backyard: Transforming Where You Live with Radical Common Sense by Serenbe founder Steve Nygren.
