At Serenbe we value:

• Nature… because people can live more fully when connected to nature’s wonders
• Passion… because living passionately is the most rewarding of lives
• Creativity… because creative people live lives of great passion, and can help the rest of us do the same
• Community… where people are accepted for who they are, not what they are

At Serenbe we foresee:

• a community where people authentically live, work, learn and play in celebration of life’s beauty
• a place where connections between people, nature and the arts are nourished

At Serenbe we:

• Bring people together to learn and explore ideas about the environment, sensitive development, and new ways of thinking and planning for the future
• Model beneficial ways to both preserve and develop land

• Connect artists, artisans, and art lovers to create and experience art in its fullest range and glory
• Place special emphasis on the “earth-centered” arts to celebrate the cultural and ethnic heritage of the Chattahoochee Hill Country
• Link our commitment to the environment with creative vision to create and celebrate art

• Use today’s and tomorrow’s technology as tools to connect people with nature and the arts
• Explore how the arts and technology can be integrated in support of one another in the creative process

• Share valuable lessons about art, the environment, technology, and sustainable and green field development with others

The non-profit Serenbe Institute for Art, Culture & the Environment is dedicated to making this vision real.  To accomplish this, the Institute presents programs in the arts…both visual and performing…that feature local artists, bring artists of unique talent and creativity to our community and our neighbors, and foster emerging artists from Serenbe, the Chatt Hills, and greater Atlanta.  The Institute is a leader in presenting community events for young and old, building a strong, resilient, and sustainable community of people who share this vision.

The Serenbe Institute plays an important role in the protection and enhancement of our community’s natural environment.  Its programs celebrate the extraordinary natural beauty of Serenbe and its surroundings; it will be in the forefront of efforts to protect this precious asset for generations to come.

The Serenbe Institute is governed by a volunteer board of directors representing the community and its neighbors.  Most directors are actively engaged in presenting programs for the community, such as the Serenbe Photography Center, the Serenbe Playhouse, and a full range of activities in the visual and performing arts.  Major initiatives in learning, health and wellness, and community building are among the Institute’s many priorities.  The board is responsible for the Institute’s programs, its fiscal stability, and its successes in meeting the needs of the Serenbe community.

The Serenbe Institute is the recipient of property transfer fees paid on the sale of real estate and homes in Serenbe.  These are supplemented by contributions from individuals, foundation grants, corporate sponsorships, and other revenues.

The Serenbe Institute is an important part of our community.  It works to make Serenbe the kind of place we envision, where those things we value together…nature, passion, art and community… will be here for us, our families, our neighbors, and our friends.