PODCAST
Using Radical Common Sense To Build Great Places
Chuck sits down with Serenbe founder Steve Nygren to discuss the process of developing the this unique biophilic community, Steve’s development philosophy of “radical common sense,” and his upcoming book “Start in Your Own Backyard.”
June 23, 2025
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Backyard Stories
Steve Nygren took a leap of faith when he sold his company and moved his family to a farm on the outskirts of Atlanta. In his book he chronicles his journey developing the serene community while cultivating an awe of the natural world, daily joy, and authentic community from his own backyard.
Modern Luxury
September 2025 Issue
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What Serenbe Taught Me About Designing Community Around Nature
When I arrived at Serenbe , it was really the land that greeted me first–tall trees swaying in chorus, the smell of morning dew, the hush between homes and a softness in the air that felt like a deep breath I didn’t realize I’d been holding. In a world where speed is the norm, Serenbe offered stillness.
August 8, 2025
PODCAST
How to Design a Biophilic Community
Set among acres of preserved forests and meadows with miles of nature trails that connect homes and restaurants with arts and businesses, Serenbe is is a real-world example of Biophilic Design in a community development that can help us reimagine urban and town planning.
August 11, 2025