Serenbe, a biophilic community located just outside of Atlanta, has been selected as the "World's Greatest Biophilic Community" by the national television series World's Greatest!. The recognition comes as part of an episode that goes behind the scenes to spotlight noteworthy companies, organizations, and destinations. The Serenbe segment showcases the community's pioneering approach to creating a place where people, nature, and community are designed to thrive together.
For the feature, the World's Greatest! film crew traveled to Chattahoochee Hills to capture life throughout Serenbe, from its trails, farm, and farmers market to its architecture, restaurants, Inn, and streetscapes. The segment also features interviews with Serenbe Founder Steve Nygren and COO Garnie Nygren, along with Serenbe residents, exploring the vision behind the community and how its biophilic design connects people to nature through thoughtful land planning, fresh food, wellness, the arts, and everyday opportunities to spend time outdoors.
"Serenbe was founded on the belief that development doesn't have to come at the expense of nature and that the two actually enhance one another," said Steve Nygren, Founder of Serenbe. "Being selected as the World's Greatest Biophilic Community is an exciting opportunity to share what we've learned at Serenbe and show a national audience there is a different way to think about how we build communities and live our daily lives."
The recognition matters because it brings national attention to an alternative model of development that prioritizes environmental preservation and human well-being. As cities and suburbs grapple with sprawl, isolation, and environmental degradation, Serenbe offers a tangible example of how integrating nature into daily life can foster stronger communities and healthier lifestyles. The community, founded by the Nygren family in 2004, is home to over 800 residents and is set among acres of preserved forests and meadows with miles of nature trails that connect homes and restaurants with arts and businesses.
Focused on wellbeing, Serenbe features fresh food, over 300 days of arts and cultural programming, multiple independent shops, a 27-room Inn, a new wellness retreat, four restaurants, and a working organic farm. The best reason to live here is the life here, according to the community's ethos. You can check out the Serenbe segment from the World's Greatest! episode here and for more information about Serenbe, visit Serenbe.com.
World's Greatest! is a national television series produced by How2Media that goes behind the scenes to share the stories of noteworthy companies, organizations, technologies, and destinations. For more than 18 years, the series has brought viewers informative and entertaining stories through on-location footage and interviews. World's Greatest airs nationally and is also available across streaming platforms. The selection of Serenbe as the World's Greatest Biophilic Community underscores the growing interest in biophilic design and its potential to reshape how communities are built and experienced.
