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Live Large: A Deep Dive into Simple Life’s Resort-Style Amenities

A circle of Adirondack chairs surrounds a fire pit, offering simple life comforts in a sunny wooded backyard.

If you’re dreaming of downsizing your space but upgrading your life, you’ve likely pictured yourself doing one thing: living large. With Simple Life, choosing a smaller home shouldn’t mean sacrificing comfort, connection, or convenience. Instead, it’s about freeing up time and money to pursue the active, joyful lifestyle you’ve always wanted. That’s why our tiny home and cottage communities in Western North Carolina are meticulously planned around a suite of incredible, resident-exclusive, resort-style amenities and a rich calendar of activities. We handle the high-standard maintenance and management, and you just show up to enjoy the fun. Here’s a closer look at the vibrant spaces, features, and events that make every day at Simple Life an opportunity to explore, connect, and relax.

The Social Hub: Connection and Relaxation

Simple Life communities are intentionally designed to foster a strong sense of closeness and a neighborly feel. The amenity spaces are the very heart of this connection, offering comfortable spots for both organized fun and spontaneous socializing.

The Clubhouse and Community Pool

Our Clubhouse serves as the central gathering place, a beautiful extension of your living space perfect for events like painting classes, bingo, game nights, and community meetings. Inside, you’ll find cozy seating and private nooks, but the fun truly flows outward. The Clubhouse extends to an outdoor pavilion and pool deck, complete with a large gas grill for cookouts, a perfect spot for celebrating the gorgeous Carolina weather. Every Flat Rock, NC community features a sparkling pool with lounge chairs and tables, a serene oasis ideal for unwinding after an active day.

Community Firepit

Nothing brings people together quite like the warmth of a fire. Gather around one of our cozy fire pits to unwind, share stories, and socialize under the stars. Since our North Carolina communities are located near Asheville, the air is crisp, and the setting is serene, making the firepit an especially inviting place for evening connection.

Wellness & Activity: Moving Simply

For active adults who prioritize health, wellness, and movement, our communities provide incredible facilities right at your doorstep. We believe in an active adult lifestyle, and our amenities are structured to support that beautifully.

Fitness Facility and Yoga Studio

Forget the monthly gym membership! Our state-of-the-art Fitness Facility is fully equipped with free weights, training benches, and a variety of strength and cardio machines. Whether you prefer a vigorous workout or a lighter routine, there’s something to fit your active lifestyle. For a calmer experience, our dedicated Yoga Studio is the best place to try an instructor-led class or practice on your own. The studio is fully stocked with mats, pillows, blocks, and straps, inviting you to relax, energize, and improve your flexibility.

Simple Life Wellness Classes

Our full-time onsite management team ensures there’s always something exciting happening. Weekly wellness options help residents stay active and balanced, including:

  • Gentle Yoga and Restorative Yoga: All-levels classes that incorporate basic poses and breathing techniques, or encourage mental and emotional release through supported, relaxed poses.
  • Tai Chi/Qigong: An all-levels Chinese martial arts class, incorporating slow, graceful, flowing movement.

Walkable Community and Outdoor Sports

The tranquil, gated communities in North Carolina are designed with quiet, one-way streets, creating a calm and safe environment for daily walks. For a little friendly competition, our Bocce Ball Courts offer a fun, outdoor game. Residents meet weekly throughout the spring and summer months to share this age-old game. A weekly Cornhole group also gathers during the warmer seasons to enjoy this popular lawn game.

Clubs & Community: Finding Your People

Connection is key here at Simple Life. Our residents are passionate, active individuals, and the event calendar is full of opportunities to share hobbies, learn new skills, and strengthen friendships.

Social and Leisure Clubs

Whether you enjoy a great book or a great meal, you’ll find a group for you:

  • Learn, Laugh and Lunch Club: A monthly group that meets to try a new lunch spot, share ideas, and enjoy fellowship.
  • Good Reads Book Club: A monthly group that meets to enjoy wonderful new books and share the reading experience together.
  • Cards & Games: A weekly opportunity to play games like Mexican train, or bring your own to share with friends and neighbors.

Creative and Skill-Based Groups

Tap into your creative side with groups designed to develop new talents:

  • Knitting Together: A weekly class where residents share time knitting, learn new techniques, and appreciate each other’s talents.
  • Crafting Together: An encouraging class that helps you develop your talents by learning something new and sharing your craft with the group.

Envoy Groups

These resident-led groups help maintain the vibrant, welcoming atmosphere of the community:

  • Social Envoys: Welcome new residents and meet with prospective buyers to share how special life is here.
  • Garden Committee: Help plant and nurture the community’s vegetable, flower, and fruit gardens.
  • Communication Envoys: Help neighbors understand community guidelines and keep Simple Life informed about suggestions and resident satisfaction.

Nature & Pets: Connecting with the Outdoors

Simple Life’s vision is deeply tied to nature, emphasizing the surrounding landscape and environmental responsibility. Our communities feature amenities that allow residents to easily connect with the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountain surroundings.

Community Gardens

Connect with the earth and your neighbors at our Community Gardens. Our tiny home communities near Hendersonville, NC, offer a variety of garden spaces, including a butterfly garden, a vegetable garden, and a reflection garden with water features. This is a wonderful way to add beauty to the community and allow residents to connect with nature.

Dog Parks

Simple Life understands that pets are family! Our North Carolina tiny home neighborhoods welcome furry friends with designated Dog Parks. These thoughtfully designed areas include separate sections for both small and large dogs, shaded seating for pet owners, water bowls, and waste receptacles, ensuring a great experience for everyone.

Catch and Release Pond

In addition to all these wonderful spaces, some of our communities, like The Village, feature a catch-and-release pond, adding another peaceful, outdoor element for residents to enjoy the tranquility of nature.

Simple Life isn’t just selling tiny homes; we’re selling a way of life. One where you carry less, live more, and have a vibrant community full of amazing amenities and engaging activities at your fingertips. It’s luxury living with a minimal footprint.

Ready to Simplify Your Life With Simple Life?

We invite you to experience this exceptional lifestyle firsthand. Our gated communities near Hendersonville, NC, offer an unmatched combination of quality homes, thoughtful design, and a community-centered life. Contact us today to schedule a private tour and discover the best way to live in the North Carolina mountains!

 

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