03 December . 2024
Live Close to Your Family Without Actually Living With Them – Have Your Fruitcake and Eat It Too!
Home for the Holidays (But Not In Their Home!): Why Cascades at Embrey Mill is the Perfect Place to Be Close to Family Without Living With Them
It’s that time of year when visions of turkey dinners, holiday lights, and family gatherings fill our heads. For many, the season brings a special joy: being near the grandkids and the whole family while having your own space to retreat to. This holiday season, the Cascades at Embrey Mill is the gift that keeps on giving—a 55+ active adult community where you can celebrate family togetherness without sacrificing personal space.
Deck the Halls (and Leave Yours Perfectly Intact)
The beauty of living in the Cascades at Embrey Mill is that you’re not over the river and through the woods, you’re close enough to drive over for family holiday breakfasts or swing by with freshly baked cookies, yet you can still retire to your own peaceful home at the end of the day. Imagine it: you enjoy the kids' excitement as they open presents, but when bedtime comes, you’re off to your place. Like having your proverbial fruitcake and eating it too!
You’ll be grandparent of the year without the responsibility of hosting everyone under one roof for days on end. And if you’re a true holiday hero, you might even offer to take the grandkids for an afternoon gingerbread-decorating session at your place.
The Perfect Recipe for Holiday Cheer: “Like College Without the Classes”
Living in the Cascades at Embrey Mill is like being back in college, only now it’s a never-ending holiday season, and the “finals” are replaced with festive parties, cookie swaps, and gingerbread house competitions. The neighborhood is alive with holiday cheer as residents deck their doors with wreaths, hang twinkling lights, and join in on neighborhood holiday festivities. It’s the ultimate place to celebrate, surrounded by people your age who love the holidays just as much as you do.
Whether it’s a holiday happy hour at the clubhouse, a caroling group organized by the neighbors, or an ornament exchange, there’s always something going on. Here, you can revel in the holiday spirit with fellow empty-nesters who’ve also mastered the art of “grandparenting on your terms.”
Amenities that Spread Holiday Comfort and Joy
At Cascades, you have everything you need to celebrate the season in style. Picture yourself joining in on holiday craft classes, swapping treats in the community kitchen, or even sipping mulled wine at a seasonal gathering with neighbors. The walking trail and community clubhouse are perfect for a winter stroll or a get-together with friends to share holiday stories.
If you’re feeling ambitious, host a holiday potluck in one of the various shared spaces, complete with festive decorations, music, and a warm fireplace. When family visits, you can show them around and have the grandkids let loose at the nearby playground while you join in on a friendly game of Pickleball!
Close Enough to Spoil Them Rotten, Far Enough to Enjoy a Silent Night
This holiday season, living at Cascades means you’re close enough to make memories, yet free to celebrate at your own pace. So go ahead, live near the kids without living with the kids. The Cascades at Embrey Mill is holiday perfection, where family and freedom meet under the mistletoe.