I’ve been thinking a lot lately about how easy it is to slip into autopilot… even here. Even in a place that’s supposed to remind us to live differently.
It’s still easy to get buried in work and logistics and screens and errands and the noise of the world, and forget to actually enjoy the life right in front of you. (guilty)
That’s part of what this newsletter is for me. A little nudge to look up. To notice what’s growing. To try the weird event. To do something kind for someone for no reason at all. To take the walk you keep saying you’ll take.
To remember what we moved (or visit) here for in the first place.
Anyway, I hope this gives you a reason to step out of your normal routine and try something new this week.
Around Here is supported this week by Acorn to Oak Health
Membership based, so more access, more time, more relationship. You can actually text your doctor, get in quickly, and not feel rushed. Big focus on staying well vs. waiting until something’s wrong.
Dr. Blackmon (adults) is waitlisted. Dr. Escalante (kids) is open but shifting to a waitlist later this year.
And yes… they’re as good as everyone says. + in my experience: one kid’s urgent care visit covers the cost for the year.
You Should Know
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If you were moved by the Rescued Hearts documentary the other weekend and feel pulled to be closer to the horses, that experience exists right here at Soul Barn. Karen Jones’ Equine Experience (I’ve done it – its incredible)
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Georgia Renaissance Fair is almost here: April 11 – May 31. Get weird, put a costume on, have a turkey leg. People drive from all over to attend and its just a 15 min drive away.
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Bianca Cavandi’s Bread Mobile is taking April off. This Saturday (at the farmers market) is the last pickup, back May 2. If you want to stock up, pre-order.
On the Calendar
A few things that caught my eye:
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March 27 | GATHERROUND at Birdhouse Café An intentional evening around intuitive living, conversation, and connection with new resident Cathleen Miller. 4–6 pm. Free to attend.
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March 29 | Grass Roots Pizza will be at the General Store this Sunday 12pm-4pm. For orders of 4 or more pizzas, call (770) 657-7600.
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April 4 | Easter Egg Hunts
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9am | Serenbe Social committee Easter Egg hunt at the Selborne athletic fields, If your child is participating, you’ll need to drop off 20 pre-filled eggs by April 2.
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2pm | The Brett’s Pasture Easter Egg Hunt at 6301 Campbleton-Redwine rd
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April 9 | Growing Microgreens at home at Serenbe Farms
Tiny, fun poll.
If You Missed It
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Start your spring cleaning! April 19 | Kids Clothing Swap Free community swap for gently used kids + teen clothes. Bring what you can, take what you need.
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New neighbor, Tara McNamara, is baking small-batch bread using freshly milled wheat berries and delivering it warm to your doorstep. She’s baking a limited number of loaves each week if you want to try it reach out on FB.
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Save the date: April 25 | Terra Fête Dinner, drinks, live music, dancing, and auction. A fun night that also supports Terra School.
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Save the date: May 9th | 20th Anniversary of Community Brickworks at the Backyard Bash. Tickets are live and sponsorships are open.
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Terra School at Serenbe is hiring Montessori, 4th/5th Grade, and High School Math educators. Apply here
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Hills & Hamlets Bookshop has a gorg new logo + the new owner, Shree Sumerlin is bringing cutie behind the scenes of owning a bookstore to our instagram feeds.
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Sheri Salata had Steve Nygren on The Practiced Life podcast. If you want a deeper look into how Serenbe came to be, it’s worth a listen.
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Barre is back at The Gym at Serenbe. Low-impact, high-energy, no dance experience needed. $25/class.
Currently in Season Locally
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Forage: Redbud flowers (perfect for salads), morel mushrooms, wild onions/garlic, dandelion leaves, stinging nettle, greenbrier shoots (similar to asparagus)
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Buy Local: Mashbakes is selling fun Mini Easter egg decorating kits, cupcakes (mini & regular), and cakes..
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Buy Local: Bulk beef buying opportunity from Woodsong Farms (it will sell out). Grassfed, pasture-raised beef for your freezer.
Lucky Links
Links to the unknown.
Enjoy!
If you do one thing this week, make it something you wouldn’t normally do.
xx, Gina
PS I’m making the Play Date (for grown women) a monthly thing in 2026. First Friday. 8:30am. Serenbe.
A walking club… and a small nudge to do something out of your norm. Sign up and then add it to your calendar once, and I’ll send the details before each one.
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Forward this to your group chat that always asks ‘what’s going on this weekend?
