A new development in Chattahoochee Hills is placing food at the center of community life.
Developers behind CERES Chatt Hills officially broke ground in April on a 94-acre residential and mixed-use project designed around a different idea than traditional neighborhoods: bringing fresh food, culinary experiences, and chef-driven concepts into everyday living.
Located adjacent to Serenbe, CERES combines housing, restaurants, gathering spaces, and food-focused amenities into one integrated community. Instead of large-scale farming often associated with “agrihoods,” the development plans to incorporate smaller, more accessible food elements throughout the neighborhood—including edible landscaping, kitchen gardens, greenhouses, and orchards supported through the HOA.
Developers describe the concept as “deliciousness to your doorstep.”
A Food-Driven Vision for Community
The project plans to include a market hall, restaurants, and a chef incubator designed to help emerging culinary concepts launch and grow within the region.
According to founder Dominique Love, the goal is to create a community where food is more than an amenity—it becomes part of how residents connect, gather, and experience daily life.
“From shared meals to immersive experiences, this is a community designed to bring people together in meaningful ways,” said Ellen Buckley, Founder and CEO of PROSPERA Real Estate Collective and development partner on the project.
The development also reflects a growing trend toward experience-driven communities that blend lifestyle, hospitality, and local business growth.
Residential and Commercial Growth Planned
Phase I includes:
- Single-family homes
- Townhomes and condominiums
- Approximately 50,000 square feet of commercial space
Future phases are expected to add:
- A boutique inn
- A cookery school
- A private members club
Homes are expected to begin in the $900,000 range.
Set among more than 60 acres of preserved woods and green space, the project aims to balance residential living with walkability, gathering spaces, and culinary-focused experiences.
Economic Development Through Food and Hospitality
Beyond residential growth, CERES could help strengthen Chattahoochee Hills’ growing identity as a destination for hospitality, dining, and experiential tourism.
Developers say the project draws inspiration from European “gourmet clusters,” where food-centered districts support tourism, entrepreneurship, and local economic activity.
The planned chef incubator may also create opportunities for culinary entrepreneurs, artisans, and small food businesses looking to test and grow new concepts.
Construction is now underway, with future phases anticipated in the coming years.