Serenbe Stories

Mar 10 2025 139 ep. 37 mins 22

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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.

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Leadership That’s Rooted in Purpose with Elaine Dinos

Mar 10 2025 37 mins

Elaine Dinos and her family first found Serenbe all the way back in 2011, when they started coming down for events and weekend trips while living in Atlanta. However, it wasn’t until the pandemic hit that things really shifted – and what started out as another brief getaway turned into a life-changing, transformative experience. Within just a couple of days, Elaine and her husb

Introducing Season 12 of Serenbe Stories

Get ready, we’re coming back — Season 12 of Serenbe Stories premieres Monday, March 10th. This season, we’re exploring what makes Serenbe truly extraordinary: the people. What is it really like to live here? What sets Serenbe apart from ordinary developments? From passionate residents and business owners to groundbreaking artists and changemakers, we’re taking you behind th

Mocktails, Gummies, & Soberish Living with Mehrnush Saadat

Dec 16 2024 30 mins

In 2019 Mehrnush Saadat was waiting to see a physician to treat a herniated disk and back pain, when her friends suggested she explore CBD and THC pain relief options. Though initially a bit skeptical, she was blown away by the results – and her sober(ish) journey began. With regular movement, reduced alcohol intake, and a little push from her new pain remedies, Mehrnush felt the

Two Pioneers & an Icon Reimagine Wellness Real Estate

Dec 09 2024 76 mins

When health and wellbeing is built into the very fabric of a community, traditional development gets turned on its head – and as it turns out, living somewhere that makes you feel good is in high demand. Wellness real estate is the fastest growing sector of the 6 trilliondollar wellness industry. This week on Serenbe Stories, we’re thrilled to share a recent interview from the

How Natalie & Simon Escape The Hustle in Serenbe

Dec 02 2024 27 mins

After years of commuting between major cities - London to New York, New York to Atlanta, Atlanta to Los Angeles - Natalie McGrath & Simon Hawkins finally decided to plant roots down South. In 2020 – a year that changed everything for so many people – they visited Serenbe for the first time and fell in love with the English countryside feel. Six months later, as their friend

Keeping Shop at the Biophilic Farmacy

Nov 25 2024 41 mins

Tony Cuviello and April LaCerra were living in Colorado and seriously considering a move to Asheville, when April’s interest in regenerative farming led her to Serenbe. Serenbe’s emphasis on biophilia and wellness immediately resonated with April – and with Tony on board, they packed up their car and moved here without ever having visited. Now, April & Tony are the owners

Bringing Austin’s To Life with Design Duo Rook & Dash

Nov 18 2024 21 mins

Austin’s Cocktailery + Kitchen is the latest addition to Serenbe’s lively culinary scene, offering refined cuisine and expertly crafted drinks with a special focus on hard-to-find spirits and – in true Serenbe fashion – locally sourced botanicals. With a dining room reminiscent of 1920s European cocktail lounges, walking into Austin’s is like stepping into another world �

Where Nature, Art, and Knowledge Meet with Dr. Pamela Robinson

Nov 11 2024 34 mins

Dr. Pamela Robinson is an academic and playwright whose work investigates best practices in sustainable agribusiness – and crucially, her research centers the lived experiences of farmers, producers, and other actors across the value chain. She earned her PhD from Case Western University in 2024 and now, she’s turning her award winning dissertation into a play. Serenbe first ca

Follow Your Heart & Your Intuition with Jeny Mathis

Nov 04 2024 33 mins

Jeny Mathis hardly needs an introduction to Serenbe residents – but for everyone else, her impact on the community can’t be overstated. Jeny teaches yoga, facilitates labyrinth walks, tutors students at the Terra School, organizes the community for causes dear to her heart, and so much more. Jeny’s Serenbe Story began with a family Thanksgiving trip in 2013. Although she was

Inside Serenbe’s World of Hospitality with Abi Shinstine

Oct 28 2024 23 mins

Abi Shinstine’s introduction to Serenbe began as many Serenbe Stories do: a google search for “cool places near me.” Since that fateful search in 2017, Abi has become Serenbe’s jack of all trades: she has worked as a server, bartender, and manager at The Hill, office manager at Serenbe Real Estate, and finally, in her current role as our first-ever Chief of Hospitality. It�