Charter Stories
There's so much more to The Great American Neighborhood® than meets the eye.
Distinct spaces, inspired designs and thoughtful details that all come together to create places unlike anywhere else. Interesting people with unique stories who have discovered a place as special as they are -a place they can live better.
Check out our stories for a glimpse into what life in a Charter neighborhood is really like. Or share your stories with us by emailing shareyourstory@Charterhomes.com for a chance to be featured on this page or in our social media!
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Stories about Arcona
Spring Gate Vineyard Coming to Arcona
September 10, 2018Spring Gate Vineyard & Brewery announced today that it has chosen to locate its first new village scaled winery and brewery at Arcona, The Great American Neighborhood in Mechanicsburg. The new location will include close to 10,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor space for neighbors and the...
Water Colours Interior Design
September 7, 2018Mary Andres is no stranger to new places. She was raised in a military family, and later married her husband Michael who was also in the service. In 32 years, she's lived in 33 different homes, which has made her an expert in picking up and starting over. "Moving every year or two has really forced...
IDEA Coffee
September 6, 2018For AnnMarie Nelms, the successful owner of THEA, the opportunity to open another business in the Crossroads at Arcona was a no-brainer. "One of the best things about this neighborhood is how everyone has embraced us with the opening of the restaurant. So many of our neighbors walk here, and we've...
Living Design
August 23, 2018Look closely and you’ll notice that a Charter home just looks and feels different than any other new home. From the wall of windows that allows the morning light to stream into your kitchen to the functional layout of your living space, all of our homes are designed to feel larger, brighter and...
The Great American Neighborhood
August 14, 2018Some of the best stories told are about the places people live. The street they grew up on. The neighbors next door. The lasting connections made. More than 15 years ago, we began reimagining the way the suburbs look by creating places and neighborhoods designed for the way people want to live....
Walking to Work
August 10, 2018When Allison Zang and her husband bought their first home at Walden in Mechanicsburg almost 10 years ago, she never imagined she’d one day be walking across the street to work at her very own Pilates studio. However, after outgrowing giving private lessons in her own home, Allison saw the...