From the beginning, the Briar Chapel® community, in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, was designed as a place in harmony with nature. We've preserved nearly 900 acres of open space, slopes and streambeds, and thousands of trees. The result is a more natural habitat for wildlife - and a healthier lifestyle for the people who call it home. And of course there are the homes, which are all built with rigorous green building standards. Briar Chapel offers a healthier way of life, and is the perfect backdrop for connections among nature and neighbor.

Intentionally integrated into the natural landscape, Briar Chapel allows for both imaginations and wildlife to roam free through 900 acres of preserved space. Walk, hike or bike along 24 miles of trails that run through the community, or wile away the hours in one of 10 distinct neighborhood parks, with additional parks planned.

The very design of Briar Chapel encourages interactions with friends and neighbors. Throughout the community, there are many opportunities to reach out and connect — whether at the pool, gardening at Briar Patch, at the Briar Club, or along the trails. A fully-established community, the only thing missing at Briar Chapel is you!