Serenbe Farms

Our entire family just loves coming here, especially since our son turned four and has expressed a desire to spend more time around a ‘farm’. On New Year’s Eve we planned to attend a noon day ball drop at The Fernbank, but at the last minute our son begged us to go see some pigs, chickens, and goats at our favorite south of Atlanta farm.
We couldn’t resist, and after seeing the animals we jumped on the in-​ground trampolines, walked the trails, visited the town and once again contemplated moving to this lovely community.

Gorgeous, warm vibes and unique. Love the environment. If I had the big bucks I might live here.

My family and I really enjoy coming here for bike rides, walking the trails, shopping, picnics, picking up fresh vegetables, or to just take in the natural beauty of this place. The local residents and shop owners are always friendly.

I loved staying at Serenbe, which means I LOVED the farm! We had the fried chicken lunch at the Farmhouse, did the trail riding, ate dinner at the Hil, stayed in Dogwood cottage, and spent the rest of our time exploring.
The morning that we left, we asked if we could feed the farm animals. We were given a tote bag full of small animal feed and large animal biscuits and off we went. I had a blast feeding the baby donkeys, pigs, goats, chickens, ponies, and sheep! This was one of my favorite parts of our trip and I could see why this would be a great activity for families. The farm animals are also very shaded, so I didn’t feel like I would get sunburned being outside being with them. There are hayrides and more formal animal feeding activities, but we just went on our own, which I LOVED.

Went horseback riding and it was great! Used the deal from Scoutmob. Ashley was our guide and was helpful and friendly. Really pretty trail! Hard to believe something like this is so close (ish) to Atlanta! A nice getaway from the city.
I didn’t realize there was a whole community here! Really interesting place.

Serenbe is a step away from the bustle of Atlanta in just a few steps’ distance. I’ve always wanted to check out this sustainable living community and farm-​to-​table restaurants just 45 mins from Atlanta and made a reservation at The Hil for an early Sun eve dinner on Labor Day weekend. After a fast ride down the highway and a few country roads, we arrived late Sun afternoon to explore the grounds. I excitedly spotted the Serenbe sign to the entrance and made it a photo opp, still wondering if this would be something extraordinary or just another random farm with great publicity. The hype definitely lived up to my expectations! Being Sunday, there wasn’t a farmers market or farm tour, but we drove through the various pods (what I later learned are called hamlets) of the residential area, horse stable, farm, and shopping/​services/​restaurant district. We contemplated walking a trail but couldn’t exactly find them on a map so we opted for a seat on a bench overlooking the lake for a picnic of charcuterie and cheese I had brought along. Dinner was good, very reasonable priced compared to Atlanta standards and featured vegetables from the farm. After dinner, we played Bocci ball on the community court next door. The afternoon end evening were so peaceful, I would love to come back and partake in other activities and possibly stay in the Inn.

This is a review of Horseback Riding on the Trails at Serenbe. We had a FANTASTIC time. I bought the coupon on Scoutmob a month ago and we went to celebrate my daughter’s 18^th birthday on Easter. The trail was beautiful just like the commenter before me stated. Kelsey was our guide. She was so awesome. We’ll absolutely be back.

Wow! Had a very relaxing and FUN stay at this farm. I took a random Sunday trip with the boyfriend. I had no idea what expect when we booked our stay. We stayed in the Magnolia Cabin which was well above my expectations. Very beautiful cabin with a small kitchen, wrap around porch and huge bathroom.
The highlights of the trip (which was less than an hour drive out of the City of Atlanta) included
— petting the newest baby goats Lola and (can’t remember name of the other)
— the great staff who made us feel like royalty
— walking the property which turned into such a fun adventure
— the restaurant and the great food and drinks
— after dinner where in one of the den’s and started reading about Civil War history (which led to our debate of the evening)
— the fire place in the room where we continued our Civil War discussion which led to laughter and silliness
This weekend stay was romantic, active and involved because that is what we made of it. This is very much the kind of place that will adapt to whatever you make of it. Whether it be romantic, family-​oriented or just a few friends gathering out of the City.
I can’t recommend this great little secret enough.
I only wish I would have had the funds and time to enjoy the spa and horse-​back riding that is available.

This place is beautiful. I don’t know that I’d stay here overnight since the food selection seems to leave much to be desired, and not just Serenbe Farms, but the entire Serenbe campus/​area has very little to choose from. For a day trip though, it’s worth a visit. However I don’t find myself wanting to come back. I think that the major problem is that the community caters exclusively to the wealthy and very wealthy. What a shame that a sustainable community is made up of only the top portion of society.

The grounds are beautiful.
I can’t give more than one star, for one big reason.
I stayed in the «Lake House» and came home with bed bugs.
Bites all over my body. I hope I can get rid of them!
Clean up your act, Serenbe.

This is a review for the trail rides given at Serenbe farms.
The boyfriend surprised me this past Saturday with the 2 hour trail ride. We were a little late thanks to 75 south being largely shut down. We called Ashely and she was happy to wait for us to arrive. We got there only about 15 minutes late. The horses were ready, so we signed our waivers and got on the trail. It was a really nice ride. The woods were dense enough that I didn’t even need sunscreen. We passed by creeks and through fields. I hadn’t been on a horse in years, but it was great to get back in the saddle. Ashley was an attentive guide. I kept having trouble with my horse’s saddle and ultimately she had to completely redo it. She explained a bit about the farm and how the community was arranged. It didn’t end up being 2 hours of ride time thanks to being delayed, but that wasn’t a big deal. The ponies, donkeys, and other horses greeted us on our return and Ashley gave us treats to reward our horses after the ride.
I would definitely recommend this for an afternoon that’s not your typical outdoor activity.

A hidden gem. Serenbe has a sustainable development plan worth checking out. A very sweet little community has grown up here, complete with a working farm and great animals, a constant stream of visitors, cute but consumerist and overpriced stores good for the spoiled women who can afford to come here just to get a taste of the sustainable life for a weekend retreat, and some pretty good food options (also quite pricey). I long for the day when sustainability is both sustainable and attainable — Serenbe is at least stepping somewhat in the right direction by plowing ahead with their vision.

It is worth the drive. You can take the back roads from 285/​I-​20 or you can take I-​85 south. Either way, you can notice that driving through the back roads is like driving through North Georgia — silence, lots of trees, small and large homes with super long driveways, and plenty of trucks.
The community is a bit further down the road from the farm, and the Serenbe community has a sign that clearly directs you to houses, the restaurants, and the shops. Serenbe has grown in the last few years. There is a montessori school and houses for rent and sale as well as property for sale. I think the properties cost around $ 300,000-$ 800,000. The farmers market is open from May-​October.
I thought Serenbe was a hippie community when I read about it, but it really isn’t. At first, I didn’t think it was worth it to drive to a farm! I mean, really? But once I saw the community, my mind was changed. It reminds me of other urban developments and even some little ski villages in Colorado.
As you are leaving, make sure to take the correct first three streets or else you will end up in Coweta, South Fulton, or Fayette Counties very easily — so close but so far, parallel to the freeway.

Great place to get away and get out the city. I visited for a festival they were having. This little community is really beautiful. I tried one restaurant, I’m totally forgetting the name, but it was really good. It’s a nice place to go and check out on a weekend.

If I could give it 6 stars, then I would. This is THE single best day trip from Atlanta and not contrived. It is self-​sustaining community known around the Atlanta area for their organic farms. They have a bed and breakfast and a residential community complete with their own school. They have 3 restaurants, all of which are gourmet, but each offering a different vibe. I’ve been to the Farmhouse for Sunday brunch, where there was 1 thing on the menu: fried chicken with mashed taters and haricot vert. After brunch we walked around and looked at the gorgeous flowers that pour from every inch of this development. They also have chickens, pigs, cows, llamas, and tons of other intriguing farm animals. They have really put some thought into this community and left no ordinary detail unscathed. They dress everything from the quaint street lights made to look like drooping flowers and the stop-​signs adorned with flowers to the fence that is made out of an old tree stump and the basketball court that is covered with a wisteria laden pergola. It’s a great place to take kids and unsuspecting adults. You have my word that you’ll love it!