From a stroll through a park to a day spent hiking trails, exposure to nature has been linked to a host of benefits. In addition to helping lower blood pressure and improving overall fitness, time spent playing in green spaces is associated with improved mental health, prevention of or reduced stress, more creativity, and an increased sense of adventure. Getting outdoors also creates the opportunity to bond with like-minded people who enjoy the same activities.
Whether your natural playground of choice is green spaces such as parks and trails, or blue spaces, places with water views, the wellness and healing benefits of Mother Nature are powerful.
“You can boost your mood just by walking in nature, even in urban nature. And the sense of connection you have with the natural world seems to contribute to happiness even when you’re not physically immersed in nature.”, says Lisa Nisbet, PhD, a psychologist at Trent University in Ontario, Canada, who studies connectedness to nature.
With a shift toward outdoor living becoming increasingly attractive post-Covid, new home communities like Center Lake Ranch have expanded traditional living spaces to the great outdoors. Inspired by the land itself, the comforting feeling of home can be found throughout this 2,050-acre community sanctuary where nearly half of the land will remain undeveloped.
At Center Lake Ranch, the land itself and a commitment to stay connected to nature will guide the community’s landscape and residential design. Beyond the warm and welcoming feeling of home, the community will boast a network of multi-use trails, green corridors, recreational destinations, and conservation wetlands that will provide an enriched quality of life for residents.
The lush natural surroundings make Center Lake Ranch a peaceful place to recharge and renew a connection to nature. Weekends can be spent lingering over morning coffee and birdwatching from the front porch, reading in the shade of a mossy live oak, taking the kids to the neighborhood eco playground, or exploring the pathways that loop around pools and wetlands.
At the center of this vibrant modern lifestyle is a 10-acre park. Complete with a central pond and walkways perfect for watching a relaxing sunset or sunrise, residents can enjoy all the benefits of being in nature. Built around native trees and plants, this community space will be a place where deeper connections with nature are formed.
Spending time in nature is SOO good for the whole of you: body, mind, and spirit. And the SOO life – South of Orlando, SOO welcoming, SOO connected, SOO tranquil – offers ample opportunities to explore the outdoors while reaping the benefits of fresh air, bright sunshine, and lush green spaces.
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