5 Hobbies to Pick Up During Retirement at The Lakes at Harmony
As a master-planned community in Orlando, Harmony is the perfect community for your retirement. We offer a variety of amenities to keep you busy, active, and happy! Florida is known as the “Sunshine State”, so why not go outside and enjoy the beautiful weather while you’re living in Harmony? We’re highlighting five outdoor hobbies you can take part in at The Lakes.
read moreWhy Harmony is the perfect place to entertain your visiting in-laws
There’s nothing more exciting than having family visit your home! Especially when it’s hard to make time to see those family members throughout the year. An extended stay at your home can get a little boring if your family isn’t familiar with the area. Not to worry – in Harmony, there are plenty of ways to keep your family, like your in-laws, entertained during their stay.
read moreWhy Florida is the perfect state to spend your retirement
Retirement and Florida are two words that seem to be made for each other. Whether you’re just now planning for retirement or it’s a distant goal, where you want to retire should have some considerable thought behind it. Florida has always been an incredibly popular place to retire, and we can see why! We’re exploring four benefits of retiring in Florida if you are from out of state.
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Art therapy in Harmony: How art can help keep your brain sharp
“Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life,” Pablo Picasso once said. Aside from artistic and creative expression, art serves many purposes. It can be a therapy of sorts. Studies have found that art therapy can affect individuals both psychologically and physiologically. Using our creative side can help our overall mental and physical state, but can also contribute to fighting effects of aging.
read moreHelp us welcome Harmony’s newest builder, Meritage Homes
We are excited to announce the newest home builder in Harmony, Meritage Homes. Meritage has recently broken ground on the first homes in our Waterside neighborhood. Each and every home built in our master-planned community is made with eco-friendly construction standards, including Meritage’s homes. Harmony is one of the largest “green” communities in Florida, and our builders are a significant contributor to our ability to maintain that title. Let’s get to know Meritage and why their homes are continuing to make Harmony one of the best master-planned communities in Central Florida…
read more3 Day trips from Harmony to take this spring
Location, location, location – that’s what it’s all about, right? When you’re looking for a master-planned community to call home, the location of the community should be in your top considerations. Whether you are looking for the modern comforts of a big city or a community off the beaten path, Harmony truly is the best of both worlds. We are close enough to the big city of Orlando with all the benefits of a small town far enough away from the hustle and bustle. What’s really unique about Harmony’s location, though, is its proximity to driveable day trip locations your family will love to explore!
read more3 reasons why you should participate in a community garden
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Sustainability is a huge part of what makes Harmony unique. Our residents care about the environment and how they leave the planet for future generations. One way Harmony creates a sustainable living space is with our community garden. Using a community garden is not only good for the environment, but it’s good for you, too! Here are a few reasons why being part of a community garden is a good idea for you and your community.
read moreWhy everyone should visit Harmony’s conservation area
We’ve said it before – Harmony’s conservation area is something to behold. Harmony’s community encompasses 11,000 acres, 70% of which will always remain lakes, conservation areas and green space. This promise to preserve a large portion of our land is a nod to Harmony’s essential purpose, which was to create a co-existing relationship between humans and nature. And we think we did just that!
Since the first residents moved into the community in 2003, we have continued to expand, all the while keeping our beloved green space intact. Our purpose is about appreciating nature in abundance. Providing our residents a place to be face-to-face with untouched land.
Our promise to conserve 70% of our land isn’t the only conservation we uphold, though. Harmony also is Central Florida’s largest Green Certified development thanks to the eco-friendly construction standards.
read moreHow The Lakes compares to other 55+ communities
It’s the moment you’ve been working towards your for the majority of your professional life: Retirement. Whether you imagined traveling, buying a vacation home or finding a community where you can spend the best years of your life, living in an active adult community, like The Lakes, can make your retirement easy, fun and full of activites you love. So how do you know you’re picking the right active adult community that stands out from the rest? At The Lakes, we built our community with you in mind. We’ve put together a few reasons why The Lakes is a unique place to call home…
read moreWhy young moms will love living in Harmony, Florida
As we’ve explored in the past, Harmony is a neighborhood that is perfect for residents of all ages. Whether you’re ready for retirement or looking for the perfect place to raise a family, Harmony is accommodating for everyone. Young parents, especially moms, will enjoy the amenities, community, and schools in Harmony. We’re exploring a few other reasons why young moms will love living in Harmony below.
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