It’s no secret that Soleil Laurel Canyon, tucked away in North Georgia’s rolling foothills is a wonderful active adult community, but we are thrilled to be recognized by Where to Retire magazine as one of the 50 Best Places to Retire in the United States.

“Where to Retire” editors began gathering information on more than 150 communities across the United States nearly a year ago. They pared down the neighborhoods, zeroing in on those that are amenity-rich, with clubhouses, recreation and activities to help residents stay fully engaged.

“Clubhouses, fitness centers, social clubs and education classes mean residents get much more than a house at a planned community,” said Karen Northridge, publisher of “Where to Retire.”

While Soleil is a retirement community restricted to those 55+ in age, residents live independently in homes that range from 1,500 to almost 3,000 square feet and are priced between $200,000 and the high $400,000s. Yard maintenance, a 24-hour staffed security gatehouse, and home security monitoring are included in the association fees.

This environment, which also includes a clubhouse with heated indoor saline pool, billiards parlor, gourmet teaching kitchen, fitness center and aerobics studio, library, two card rooms and an arts and crafts studio, is why Soleil was chosen as one of the nation’s best retirement communities. A performing arts center, outdoor amphitheatre, outdoor lagoon-style pool, six clay tennis courts, full-time tennis pro, walking trails, a greenhouse and neighboring golf course round out the long list of amenities.

Does Soleil Laurel Canyon sound like the perfect place for you to retire? Give the community a trial run with the Sneak-a-Peek program. You’ll get to stay in one of the beautifully decorated homes, take a personalized tour of the 5,000 square foot sales gallery and design center, tour the 14 model homes, tour the 28,000 square foot clubhouse and tennis center and enjoy unlimited use of the Soleil amenities during your stay.

The community is beautiful and the residents are friendly. Reserve your peek today! Contact the sales gallery at 678-880-3071 or visit the Soleil Laurel Canyon website for more information.