Move to a Gerstad Neighborhood & Build a Community
Once you receive the keys to your own Gerstad home, it is time to start building the foundation for lasting connections in your community. Getting involved in your neighborhood allows you to learn more about your new zip code and create a sense of well-being. Whether you support a non-profit or explore the diverse array of local businesses, now is the time to become a tourist in your city and find your favorite spots near your home sweet home.
Attend Local Gatherings & Meetings
The most exciting part about moving to a new city is finding ways to fill your calendar. Thanks to helpful official city websites, it’s easy to sync your calendar with your local community’s, adding festivals, farmers’ markets, parades and much more.
Become a tourist in your city! For your first year in your Gerstad Builders home, attend every event possible to find your niche of events that can become a new tradition for years. Soon enough, you’ll find yourself counting down the days until the summer fair or autumn harvest to mark the seasons in your new home.
Join Clubs & Organizations
Do you have a hobby waiting to be discovered? A passion yearning to be shared? Rest assured, there’s a club for that! The popularity of clubs and organizations has soared in recent years, making it a breeze to connect with like-minded individuals in almost every city.
Thanks to websites dedicated to bringing people with similar interests together, such as Meetup and Eventbrite, you can always count on finding something with your hobbies. Whether you’re a passionate pickleball player, a bookworm, a gardener with the greenest thumbs or a history buff, there is a club out there for you.
Volunteer
Volunteering is not just a way to integrate into your local community but also a means to warm your heart and give back. Illinois and Wisconsin are brimming with opportunities to collaborate with local organizations that work to alleviate homelessness, promote education, protect the environment and more.
Use the following resources to find a cause that aligns with your heart:
Support Local Businesses
Taking a tour of local businesses in your new home is the easiest way to find places to patronize and a seamless way to meet and befriend the cornerstones of your community. Each Gerstad Builders neighborhood is settled in and around blossoming cities with an established local culture that welcomes new citizens with open arms.
Add a few of these Gerstad-approved businesses to your list to begin your journey to become a local insider:
McHenry, IL
Poplar Grove, IL
Williams Bay, WI
Visit the Gerstad Builders Find Home page to explore new construction opportunities at Liberty Trails in McHenry andThe Trails of Dawson Creek in Poplar Grove, Illinois, and Bailey Estates in Williams Bay, Wisconsin.
Stay tuned to the Gerstad Builders social pages to explore more ways to build a community and fill your calendar in your new home.
