How Life in L'Ambiance at Avenir Has Changed in One Year

How has life in L'Ambiance at Avenir changed in the past year?

In the year since Steve and I closed on our home in L'Ambiance at Avenir in Palm Beach Gardens, our neighborhood has come to life. Publix and the first restaurants at Avenir Town Center are open, the Great Egret Clubhouse opened in August 2026, more homes are finished, and our street is filling with neighbors who are becoming friends. Construction is still around us, but for the first time, I can see the end of it.

A year ago, we got the keys to our home in L'Ambiance. We loved it the moment we walked in, and we still do. The kitchen we put so much thought into, the pool, the backyard that turned out even better than we pictured. It all felt like us from day one.

What we also knew was that the lifestyle that made us fall for Avenir wasn't finished yet. When you buy new construction in a master-planned community, you're really buying two things: the home you can see and the community you believe is coming. The home was ready. The community would take a little patience.

I'll admit, those first months tested that patience. Our mornings came with the sound of trucks and saws. A quick trip for groceries meant getting in the car and heading east on Northlake Boulevard. We'd wave to the handful of neighbors who had moved in and wonder who would end up living on the rest of our street.

Looking back now, I'm so glad we waited it out.

Our Street in L'Ambiance Has Neighbors Now

The biggest change this year isn't something you'll find in a press release. It's the people.

Homes that were just framing when we moved in are finished. Driveways have cars in them. Lights are on in the evening when we take our bikes out. Every month there are more neighbors and fewer construction trucks, and I can finally see the day when L'Ambiance is complete. We're not there yet, but it's close. (Hopefully!)

When we moved, I told Steve the thing I was most excited about was the friendships we'd build as Avenir grew. That's happening now. Conversations that started with "When did you close?" on a bike ride have turned into dinner plans and invitations. It feels like the beginning of something, and it's already my favorite part of living here.

Everyday Life Moved Closer to Home

Publix opened at Avenir Town Center on May 21, 2026, and I didn't realize how much I'd missed having groceries close by until I had them again. Walgreens followed, and then the food started to arrive. Saturday mornings now mean H&H Bagels. Afternoons sometimes mean a stop at Carmela Coffee, and Field of Greens has become my easy lunch between appointments.

There's more on the way, too. Smoke and Maple, Seppe Pizza Bar, Taki Kappo Omakase, Kitchen, and Sloan's Ice Cream are all part of the Town Center, which means date nights with Steve and ice cream runs with the grandkids are about to get a lot closer to home.

The part that still makes me smile is how we get there. Town Center has dedicated golf cart paths, so we can hop on the cart or our bikes and never touch Northlake. Steve still plays golf at The Nest, and we bike through Avenir almost every week. Our world has gotten smaller in the best way.

I'll be honest about one thing. We're on the west side of Palm Beach Gardens, and traffic on Northlake Boulevard is real. We plan around rush hour. But now that so much of what we need is right here, we're in the car a lot less than we were a year ago.

The Great Egret Clubhouse Changed Our Weekends

We watched the Great Egret Clubhouse go up for months on our way in and out of the community. It opened in early August 2026, and it's already where so many of our days happen.

It sits on 13 acres at Northlake Boulevard and Avenir Drive, with a full-service restaurant and bars, a beach-entry resort pool and a lap pool, a fitness center, a spa, and more courts than I ever expected: 12 for pickleball, 9 for tennis, and a full-size basketball court. On a Sunday afternoon you'll find people at the pool, at the bar, and on every court.

Our grandkids claimed it right away. The playground and the pool are their first stop every time they visit, and there's nothing better than spending a whole afternoon together without leaving Avenir.

And yes, Steve and I are learning to play pickleball. We are not good yet. We laugh at ourselves a lot. But it has turned into one of the easiest ways to meet neighbors, because nobody cares if you're new. You just show up, play, and suddenly you know half the people on the courts. I never would have guessed a year ago that pickleball would be our new thing to do together.

What Our First Year in L'Ambiance Taught Me

Living here has made me a better advisor for anyone thinking about Avenir. If you love the home, the rest is worth waiting for, because the amenities really do arrive, just in phases. Stay involved during construction. Steve and I caught builder mistakes because we walked our home often. Make every decision with resale in mind, from the lot you choose to where you spend your upgrade dollars. And learn from us: don't skip the pool heater. We did at first and added it after we moved in.

Avenir has several builders and very different price points, from Kolter's L'Ambiance to newer launches like Apex at Avenir by GL Homes. If you're moving up within Palm Beach County, it's also worth understanding how homestead portability works before you buy new construction.

Frequently Asked Questions About Living in L'Ambiance at Avenir

What is it like to live in L'Ambiance at Avenir?

L'Ambiance is a Kolter Homes community inside Avenir in western Palm Beach Gardens. After one year, daily life includes golf cart and bike access to Avenir Town Center, the Great Egret Clubhouse, golf at The Nest, and a neighborhood that fills in with finished homes and new neighbors every month.

When did the Great Egret Clubhouse open at Avenir?

The Great Egret Clubhouse opened in early August 2026. The 13-acre clubhouse at Northlake Boulevard and Avenir Drive includes a full-service restaurant, indoor and outdoor bars, a beach-entry resort pool, a lap pool, a fitness center, a spa, 12 pickleball courts, 9 tennis courts, a basketball court, and a playground.

What is open at Avenir Town Center?

Publix opened at Avenir Town Center on May 21, 2026, followed by Walgreens, Field of Greens, H&H Bagels, and Carmela Coffee. Smoke and Maple, Seppe Pizza Bar, Taki Kappo Omakase, Kitchen, and Sloan's Ice Cream are also on the Town Center roster, with openings rolling out in phases.

Does Avenir have pickleball courts?

Yes. The Great Egret Clubhouse, which opened in August 2026, has 12 pickleball courts along with 9 tennis courts and a full-size basketball court.

Is Avenir still under construction?

Yes, parts of Avenir are still being built as several builders deliver homes. In L'Ambiance, more homes are finished every month, and the end of construction is in sight.

A Year In, and We'd Do It Again

One year after closing on our L'Ambiance home, I can tell you the patience was worth it. The restaurants are coming, the clubhouse is open, the grandkids have their favorite places, and we're making friends on the pickleball court. Avenir is becoming exactly what we hoped it would be.

If you're thinking about Avenir, I'd love to show you around the community I live in, not just the one I sell. Book a time to talk with me or call me at 561-352-3056, and let's find the right home and the right neighborhood for you.

Published: Sunday, November 1, 2026

About Lisa Treu

Lisa Treu is the Founder and CEO of Treu Group Real Estate and has been helping buyers and sellers in Palm Beach County since 1989, with a focus on Palm Beach Gardens, Jupiter, and Avenir. She specializes in luxury homes, waterfront properties, and new construction, and she lives in L'Ambiance at Avenir. Lisa hosts Treu Real Estate 911 on WJNO and is a featured host on American Dream TV.

Lisa Treu, Founder and CEO | Treu Group Real Estate | Florida Real Estate License SL484511 | 2000 PGA Blvd #4440, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33408 | 561-352-3056