Windsong News

Echols Farm, A History Through the Voices of Family

Conversations around the kitchen table have been happening for generations in the Echols family. For over 100 years, the farm has bonded the family through decades of change, both for the farm itself and for the surrounding county. Judy Cooper and her twin sister Julia Lindsay still live on an original piece of the property and remember their life on the farm fondly.

Time(s) Are A-Changing: Springtime for Active Adults

Even if we can’t accurately predict when Spring’s weather will arrive, a handful of events give us hope that it’s at least “on its way”.

The great thing about Georgia is that we have a plethora of outdoor activities to choose from, and outdoor attractions that lure us to visit, explore, and learn about nature and history. Those near Windsong communities include:

Internal Growth at Windsong Continues with New Global Analyst and Builder Roles

We believe in investing in our employees. By working together to grow all our skills, we become a stronger, more accomplished team. We are excited to share the stories of two employees who have excelled in new roles, making possible our mission of improving quality of life and building excellent homes and communities.

Healthy, Easy Meals for Active Adults

Empty-nesters often lament the transition from cooking for a family to cooking for one or two adults. As a result, too much food is prepared (and often thrown away after the leftovers lose their luster), or these individuals opt for eating out, which can wreak havoc on diet and nutrition.

Thankfully, March is Frozen Food Month (and March 6 is National Frozen Food Day – officially declared in 1984 and celebrated each year hence), and there are plenty of freezer options that are both easy and nutritious.

Living Large in a Windsong Community

To Adia and Pedro, size was an important factor in their decision to move into a 55+ community. As with many homeowners who downsize, spaciousness was a big concern. But with an open floorplan and wide hallways, their new home felt like the exact right place to start their next chapter.

Active Adults CREATE Their Best Life

It’s a lovely day for a drive – either to be out enjoying sunshine, or (like these past two weeks) riding around to forget that the weather is overcast and gloomy. Seeking adventure or inspiration, you find yourself inside a model home in a Windsong community.

On your tour, you are filled with excitement as you walk through an open floorplan with plenty of windows (that make even the gloom outside look brighter!), dramatic flooring, cabinetry, and countertops that bring to mind gatherings and dinner parties with family and friends. Heck, even the bathrooms and closets are show-stoppers!

Sherry Vining: First She Bought a Windsong Home, Now She Sells Them

For Sherry Vining, Sales Professional, deciding to join the Windsong team was an easy choice after her experience with buying her own Windsong home.

“My husband and I had to find one-level living because he has a disability,” explains Sherry. “We visited one of the Windsong models and knew immediately that was the home we needed because of our day-to-day living requirements. When we found out the floorplan we loved the most was named Harrison, which is our grandson’s name, we knew that was exactly where we were supposed to be.”

Loving Life… Boomer-Style

The “retirement” of our forebears is not what the next chapter looks like for today’s “employment-behind-us” generation!

Baby Boomers have re-crafted, re-purposed, re-invented just about everything. Since this generation entered the world, they have figured out what works for them, ignored or adapted what didn’t, and invented the bulk of what we view as normal today.

Active Adults Cultivate Winter Traditions

On February 2nd each year, we wait with bated breath to find out if Winter will be with us for six more weeks, or if we’ll enjoy an early Spring… based on whether a groundhog sees his shadow when he emerges from his hole for breakfast.

Thanks to a cloudy morning, Beauregard Lee didn’t see his shadow when he emerged on Tuesday, so if you place stock in the prediction cast by a giant rodent, Georgia can prepare for an early Spring.

Kris Johnson Promoted to Windsong Properties Executive Level as Chief Revenue Officer

After 13 years as a Windsong Properties team member, Kris Johnson has moved from her previous title as the Director of Sales and Marketing to an executive level position, taking on the role of Chief Revenue Officer. In her new role, Johnson will utilize her experience working with the sales and marketing teams to inform strategic planning that keeps the homeowner voice in mind.