A collection of Simple Life homes is more than a neighborhood, it’s a community. Life inside the gates of The Hamlet or The Village is about friendships, neighbors, and long-lasting relationships. In Flat Rock, NC, life in any of our Simple Life communities comes with almost everything taken care of. There is no more mowing the lawn or keeping up with landscaping. You no longer have to maintain your own outdoor equipment or basic tools. In fact, there isn’t even a need to take out the trash. It truly is a simpler life in a beautiful community and a home with a smaller footprint and less to maintain.
However, not being involved in the upkeep of the community doesn’t mean you aren’t invited to become involved in the direction the community takes. In fact, we are pleased to introduce you to our Simple Life Envoy program. It was created to provide all residents a chance to be heard and help direct the future of their community.
What is a Simple Life Communities Envoy?
By definition, an envoy is a messenger or representative, especially one on a diplomatic mission. Envoys are very important to the mission and vision of all Simple Life communities. They help Simple Life achieve a “10” and maintain and operate our communities to the highest standards. We depend on our Envoys to collect and share feedback, ideas and help make plans for the future. Each Envoy group is comprised of 3-4 residents and each resident will be an Envoy for a 12-month period before rotating out (so we can share the fun!).
Each Group of Envoys is responsible for supporting a certain area of the Simple Life community in which they live. With, of course, the full support of Community Management and the rest of the Simple Life team. Envoys are involved in conceptualizing, researching, decision making, and oversight for various projects in their groups’ area of interest. They receive ideas and feedback from other homeowners and meet with the Simple Life team on a regular basis to make sure the feedback is shared.
Envoys are the voices that move our communities forward, groups of volunteer residents who “get things done,” all while having fun doing what they enjoy most.
Simple Life Communities Envoy Groups
Garden Club Envoys
Do you love gardening, plants, and helping people? Then the Garden Club Envoys are the perfect fit! They are integral to developing and maintaining the community’s vegetable, flower, and fruit gardens, including the year-round care of 24 garden boxes and the community greenhouse. These Envoys also manage the weekly distribution of fresh produce during the growing season and help to shape future community landscaping.
Communication Envoys
Do you excel at understanding and upholding community standards? That’s the essence of a Communication Envoy. Integral to Simple Life, these Envoys lead by example, strictly following the regulations, and providing guidance on potential breaches. They serve as essential connectors, relaying resident feedback to management and tracking projects with transparent social media updates. This role involves precisely documenting the minutes of our biannual meetings, diplomatically encouraging homeowners to adhere to guidelines to avoid fines, and actively contributing to the comprehensive revision of Schedule B to improve clarity and effectiveness.
Social Envoys
The Social Envoy is perfect for anyone who enjoys visiting, meeting new people, and generally being a social butterfly. These Envoys plan parties, events, functions, fun games, and activities. Envoys also welcome new residents and meet with prospective buyers to share the wonders of life in a Simple Life community.
Dog Park Envoys
Are you a Dog Lover? Do you enjoy designing the perfect play space for our furry family members? Dog Park Envoys is the group for you. Beyond just helping manage park resurfacing, lighting for evenings, and other concepts, this team will help community management present the Doggie Mascot of the Month honor to one lucky pup each month!
Emergency Management Envoys
Following the creation of the Emergency Management Plan after Hurricane Helena, the Emergency Management Envoys, under the guidance of the GM and Community Management team, prepare residents for potential disasters or weather events. Their crucial role involves responding to emergencies on-site, maintaining essential supplies, coordinating communication, medical, and rescue efforts, and providing vital support to the community during a crisis.
Community Improvement Envoys
Simple Life is excited to announce the Community Toolshed program, a shared resource where residents can borrow donated tools for free, from weed eaters to gardening implements. The Envoy Tool Shed, maintained and inventoried by Community Improvement Envoys, is provided and budgeted for by Simple Life, ensuring tools are available and suggesting upgrades as needed. These Envoys not only facilitate tool loans but also assist management in researching and recommending local contractors for common homeowner needs.
It is no secret that every thriving community has advocates. Advocates fuel positive growth by pioneering change and innovation, promoting communication, and bringing people together. That is what the Simple Life Communities Envoy program is all about. Giving homeowners an advocacy voice. A voice that will make a difference in the very place you live.
