Agrihood: A Community Built Around a Farm

At terra alma, our team is dedicated to providing neighborhoods with beneficial shopping, dining and recreational opportunities to help build a healthier community. One of the most effective ways to offer community access to fresh produce and locally grown foods is to build a neighborhood on a farm – more commonly known as an agrihood.

While living on a farm might not sound appealing to everyone, agrihoods are rapidly rising in popularity. With city residents leaving their urban lives to relocate to the wide-open rural spaces, agrihoods not only offer premier locations to nearby airports, retail centers and entertainment, but they also provide residents with serene environments, spa-like home interiors and the ultimate countryside lifestyle.

Agrihoods deliver many amenities and lifestyle activities that are hard to find living in the city, including unique culinary and social opportunities. One individual who is supporting the growth of agrihoods in the metro Atlanta area is the CEO and Founder of Atlanta Food & Wine Festival and Creator of CERES, Chattahoochee Hills, Dominique Love.

Adjacent to the Serenbe community, CERES provides visitors with a one-of-a-kind experience featuring a small luxury inn, private member club, chef incubator, fine dining concept, cookery school, vertical farm and five-acre truffle orchard. Developing a space that is beneficial to the community and boasts eye-catching architecture, Love’s development of CERES is a perfect example of harmoniously blending urbanized amenities and culinary culture.

Love said via LinkedIn, “CERES is more than a neighborhood; it is a community with a purpose.”

Also developing an agrihood within metro Atlanta are Development Partners Greg Ramsey and Dennis McConnell with Pendergrast Farm. Collaborating on cutting-edge projects for over 30 years, Ramsey and McConnell are both pioneers in designing and developing energy-efficient homes and ecologically oriented neighborhoods, such as Pendergrast Farm. The community will have a farmer living on site to grow fresh vegetables for the residents. Pendergrast Farms preserves a minimum of 60% of the buildable area of its lands to utilize as greenspace and offers residents a village-like environment where clustered homesites are scattered throughout the neighborhood. 

With unique community activities, including gardening, nature clubs, arts and crafts, culinary practices and farm-to-table events, residents can stay connected with nature while still being in proximity to exciting dining, shopping and recreation. To optimize health and minimize automobile impact, Pendergrast Farm residents are encouraged to walk or bike to and from destinations. 

Living in an agrihood offers a unique blend of benefits that combine elements of rural and urban living. Here are some of the key advantages:

Access to Fresh, Locally Grown Food: Residents often have direct access to fresh produce grown within the community, enhancing food quality and reducing the carbon footprint associated with transportation.

Community Engagement: The collaborative nature of agrihoods fosters a strong sense of community. Residents work together in gardens, attend community events and share common values related to sustainability and healthy living.

Educational Opportunities: Agrihoods often provide educational programs and workshops related to agriculture, cooking, sustainability and more. This is an excellent way to learn new skills.

Enhanced Quality of Life: The connection to nature, outdoor recreation and focus on wellness contributes to a higher quality of life. Activities like gardening reduce stress and promote mental well-being.

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