Serenbe Named 'World's Greatest Biophilic Community' by National Television Series

Serenbe, the award-winning biophilic community located just outside of Atlanta, has been selected as the "World's Greatest Biophilic Community" by World's Greatest!, the national television series going behind the scenes to spotlight noteworthy companies, organizations and destinations. The recognition underscores a growing shift in how communities are designed and built, placing nature and human well-being at the center rather than at the periphery.

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 implications of this national recognition extend beyond Serenbe itself. As urbanization and climate concerns intensify, the biophilic model offers a replicable framework for developers, planners and municipalities. By demonstrating that a community can accommodate over 800 residents among acres of preserved forests and meadows with miles of nature trails, Serenbe provides a tangible counterpoint to conventional sprawl. The community's focus on wellbeing, 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 illustrates an integrated approach to daily life that prioritizes health and connection.

The exposure on World's Greatest!, which airs nationally and across streaming platforms, could accelerate interest in biophilic design principles. For an industry often criticized for greenwashing, Serenbe's selection by a third-party television series lends external validation. It also signals to investors and policymakers that nature-centric development can be economically viable and culturally compelling. As more people seek environments that support physical and mental well-being, communities like Serenbe may shift from niche experiments to mainstream expectations.

You can check out the Serenbe segment from the World's Greatest! episode here and for more information about Serenbe, visit Serenbe.com.