Experience True Belonging at The Hamlet by Simple Life

Simple Life was founded on the premise of life lived to the fullest. The ingredients that ignited the fire were low-maintenance, quality homes and an amenity-rich community. Thus, The Village of Flat Rock, the first Simple Life community, was born. Over the last four years, The Village has welcomed residents from across the country with open arms, and those residents have cultivated a strong community of people who view life in an opportunistic way. 

"If I had to narrow it down to one word, it would be freedom. I’m not tied to anything, and it’s just right for me. I’ve got a great deck that overlooks the pond, and the freedom to do the things I want to do."- Tracy A.

Today, The Village is completely sold out, becoming a huge success, leading to the development of a brand-new sister community just across the street, The Hamlet. 

The Hamlet opened in August, and already has over two-dozen sales under its belt out of 135 planned homes for the community. Like all Simple Life communities, The Hamlet will feature state-of-the-art amenities. The amenity campus will serve as the central hub of the community, where residents can gather to relax by the pool, play cards in the club house, or watch the sunset by the fire pit. Outside of the community, adventure awaits in every direction. Museums, galleries, wineries, breweries, historical landmarks and so much more lie in the cities of Flat Rock, Hendersonville and nearby Asheville. At the end of the day, Hamlet residents can retreat back to their community and experience a tranquil night, gazing at the stars over the nature reserve.

So, what does it mean to be a part of a Simple Life community? It means support and reliability, a place where friends become family and you know someone always has your back. It means acceptance, where people can be exactly who they are and experience genuine belonging in their community. 

"I fell in love. With the vibe, with the homes, with the uniqueness of it all, with the simplicity - someplace where I just truly felt that I could be myself." – Kelly M. 

Living in a Simple Life community means movement, activity and experience. With less to maintain, opportunity awaits inside and outside of the community. Residents can enjoy a lock-and-leave lifestyle and are able to take off on a new adventure whenever adventure calls. Also, life at Simple Life means involvement. You can get as involved in your community as you’d like, utilizing your voice, getting to know your neighbors and partaking in your favorite hobbies or developing new ones. This is all done through the Envoy program, where residents can volunteer to be a part of a group with a specific social mission.

The Simple Life Envoy program is currently made up of multiple groups: the Architectural Review Committee, Garden Envoys, Dog Park Envoys and Social Envoys. Each of these groups is composed of volunteers who have certain responsibilities. The Social Envoys assist in planning events and activities, as well as welcoming new residents. The Garden Envoys tend to the community gardens and distribute fresh produce whenever available to residents. These volunteer groups work closely with Simple Life’s Community Manager and are the best way to get involved in the community, making friends right away and putting fun skills to good use!

It all starts with your home, deciding what cottage is right for you and customizing the colors, fixtures and finishes to make it your own. Simple Life offers a variety of one and two-bedroom homes, each with optional add-ons like a carport, porch, deck, fire pit or shed. You get to use your creativity to bring your perfect home to life in the brand-new, gated community, The Hamlet!

Simple Life’s Chief Operating Officer, Andrew Ward shares, “the first thing we are usually asked when people visit one of our communities is Will I belong? Will I fit in and make friends? and we love answering that question as without a doubt this is one of the big upsides to joining the Simple Life family. Another is the ease at which living in a Simple Life community takes place, whether you are still working, (often with the easiest commute ever, down to the garden shed!) retired or looking for a second home.”

Simple Life has also expanded into Florida, with the up-and-running Lakeshore community in central Florida, as well as land that was recently acquired to create Reflections in Punta Gorda which will start in earnest in 2022. For more information on any of the Simple Life communities, call 828-680-8393.  www.simple-life.com

Written by Mandi McCann