When you become a resident of Givens Estates in Asheville, NC, you become an integral part of a senior retirement community that is better because you are here. Differences are celebrated and viewed as strengths and opportunities to broaden understanding and empathy. We strive to be a genuinely inclusive retirement community that creates a sense of belonging regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, or sexual orientation.
Asheville’s culturally rich setting is the perfect backdrop for senior residents who enjoy music, art, history, language, and other forms of the humanities. Stay on campus to pursue art in our resident-led Givens Art Gallery, attend a music class, or spend time in one of our three studios dedicated to pottery, painting, or arts & crafts. Travel off campus to attend the theatre, symphony, or an off-the-beaten-path gallery. Whether you are a creator or consumer of culture, Givens Estates enables you to contribute to the artistic scene and support the vibrancy of Asheville, NC.
Life is more meaningful when new ideas are discovered and explored. Our senior residents expand their minds through resident-led discussion groups and book clubs and attend knowledge-sharing seminars. Givens Estates residents are life-long learners and actively engage in individual and group learning experiences, including the internationally acclaimed Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at UNC Asheville.
Volunteering is a significant part of the culture in this purpose-led senior living community. Our Volunteer Partner Agency Board helps residents connect with a variety of on and off-campus in Asheville, North Carolina. Our local partnerships include Mission Hospital, Habitat for Humanity, MANNA Foodbank, the North Carolina Arboretum, and the Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministry.
Our wellness culture focuses on supporting you by being fully present and engaged in those things that are meaningful to you. Mindfulness is woven into the fabric of our senior living community and grounds us with purpose and direction. Because mindfulness is a part of the wellness journey, we are committed to fostering an environment conducive to becoming the best version of yourself.
Our Life Enrichment team masterfully creates social opportunities for senior residents to enhance their relationships and form bonds with other residents. Residents meet old friends and form new friendships by participating in activities such as patio dance parties or a lively game of cornhole. The Social Brew serves as a casual gathering place to connect with others over a coffee or a glass of wine. There is a place for gregarious extroverts and introverts who prefer a smaller, more intimate social circle.
Our senior living community places a high value on spiritual inclusion. At Givens Estates, you are free to worship where, when, and how you choose. Some residents appreciate our serene chapel for contemplation, prayer, and services, while others embrace moments of private reflection or meditation outdoors. We welcome all and consider our spiritual diversity a strength of our community.