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Discover outdoor living in the Carolina foothills

Get a first look at Longview Carolina, a new “agrihood” inspired by Blue Zone living in Easley, South Carolina.

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Scenes from Longview Carolina, including mountain and farm views.

Longview Carolina seamlessly weaves Blue Zone principles into its design.

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Nature meets convenience at Longview Carolina, a new “agrihood” centered around wellness and outdoor living in Easley, South Carolina. While this community sits on 180 acres of scenic, private land, it’s also just about five minutes from downtown Easley + 20 minutes from downtown Greenville and Clemson University.

Longview draws inspiration from Blue Zones (more on that in a moment) around the world and has a similar feel to Riverstead, which were both developed by Jim Anthony. Think: Resilient living, unique homesteads, and panoramic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

What are Blue Zones?

Blue Zones are regions focused on healthy living habits, like daily movement outdoors, socialization, regular relaxation, plant-based diets, and developing a deep sense of purpose. The goal is to create an environment that nudges its inhabitants toward healthy behaviors that last.

Research indicates that people who live in Blue Zone communities live longer, thanks to their adopted lifestyles. Additionally, belonging to a tight-knit community has been linked to better longevity and happiness.

A look inside Longview

Longview is built around modern Blue Zone principles, offering custom-built homesteads. It’s set on a quiet, wooded ridge and boasts natural amenities that emanate an immersive mountain getaway.

The neighborhood encourages residents to:

  • Be active | Moving naturally is made easy with the community’s hiking and biking trails, winding through 60 acres of preserved green space.
  • Spark social connection | Connect with neighbors at the community’s pool, pickleball courts, and other gathering spaces.
  • Slow down | Swap the glare of screens for starlight and conversation around fireside patios and campsites to help your stress melt away.
  • Eat healthily | The on-site organic farm — complete with vegetable fields, berry patches, greenhouses, and free-ranging chickens for fresh eggs — is designed to forge deep connections through food, farming, and community.
  • Live purposefully | From communal service projects to planned workshops and clubs, there are plenty of opportunities for involvement.

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