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Explore Top Hiking Trails Close to Home

The American Hiking Society celebrates the first day of June each year as “National Trails Day,” inspiring people to hike, clean up a trail, and volunteer for trail-service projects.

Even though June 1 has already passed, hiking trails close to home offer a fantastic opportunity for active adults to get outdoors anytime they like. Best of all, hiking is a wonderful activity for all ages.

Discover the Joy of Outdoor Living at Windsong

At Windsong, we believe home is where the heart is. Spending time outdoors—whether it's gardening, grilling, or relaxing with friends and neighbors—is essential these days. That's why we've designed our homeplans with you in mind, creating outdoor spaces perfect for entertaining or enjoying a quiet coffee in the morning.

Embracing Right-Sizing: A Smooth Transition to Your Dream Home

Right-sizing has become a popular choice among active adults who recognize that retirement is best enjoyed while they are healthy, active, and able to live in their dream homes. Whether you’ve moved frequently throughout your adult life or are contemplating selling the large family home, the transition to a more suitable living space can be daunting. Experts call this “transitional trauma,” which comes from the challenge of parting with a lifetime of possessions and moving to a home that better fits your current needs and desires.

Active Adults Design Their Ideal Lives

As an Active Adult, stepping into the lifestyle you've always envisioned is thrilling yet somewhat daunting:

Once you've right-sized your living space, the next question is how to reinvent your life now that you're either working less or fully retired, with less house to manage.

Now's the time to recall those passions you shelved for "when you have time." Were you keen on painting, gardening, writing, singing, or acting?

Local Spring Activities: Farmer’s Markets

In spring, specifically April and May, Windsong communities are graced with the opening of local, seasonal farmer's markets. These markets aren't just about buying fresh produce; they're an integral part of our communities. Offering superior tastes, nutritional values, and freshness, they also champion environmental sustainability, bolster the local economy, and encourage community interaction.

Luxury and Comfort for Years to Come

In your search for the perfect home, it's important to factor in your current lifestyle while also planning for the future. Importantly, opting for an accessible home doesn't mean compromising on luxury, convenience, or any of your other non-negotiables. Selecting a ranch-style home with amenities that cater to both your immediate and future needs can ensure a safe, independent, and comfortable living space for many years.

Begin the Journey of Living Your Dream Today

Today is the perfect day for a drive, whether you're soaking in the sunshine or trying to forget that the skies have been gray and dreary lately. In your quest for adventure or inspiration, you find yourself exploring a model home in a Windsong community.

Celebrating Signs of Spring

February is not typically a warm month in Georgia, but there certainly have been enough teaser days (like this past Saturday, and the forecast of several days this week) with sunshine and temperatures tipping past 60 degrees, that makes us turn our attentions toward seed catalogs and gardening centers.

While it’s tempting to don the gardening gloves in anticipation, it’s too early to actually plant anything yet. The last frost date for our area is April 3 (Marietta) to April 17 (Cartersville), so right now the ground has not had a chance to warm sufficiently to protect seeds or seedlings when temperatures plummet.

How SWEET It Is to Live Your Best Life

If you think back to dreams and aspirations you had throughout your life, you may notice that some things were consistent throughout, while others developed or adapted over time.

Perhaps you enjoyed certain activities in school that followed you into adulthood and may have influenced your career. Maybe your children or grandchildren introduced you to trends in games or music or activities that you can’t imagine living without.

There IS a Cure for the January Blues

It was 1958 when singer-songwriter Eddie Cochran released a song he wrote entitled, “Ain’t No Cure for the Summertime Blues,” about a teenager who was fed up with the demands of his parents, his boss, even his congressman, while the youth was just trying to enjoy his summer.

The song was later performed at Leeds by The Who, in 1970. And in 2009, country singer Alan Jackson recorded it again.

Well, there’s no song about the January blues, but the affliction is one many folks wrestle with as daylight hours are short, weather is cold and unforgiving, and the hubbub and hustle of the holidays are behind us.