Places to Live in Nova Scotia

We aim to help intentionally craft affordable places to live that enhance well-being. And with our strong land conservation requirements in every proposal, we aim to set a new standard for meaningful, responsible development.

Partnering with current land owners

If you own land and are considering a thoughtful partnership, we’d love to collaborate.

At Still Acres, we work closely with landowners to create projects that respect the land’s natural character while balancing sustainability and purposeful design. Together, we can explore how to create something meaningful.

To learn more about our approach to residential development projects including our forward-thinking land preservation practices, check out our recent blog post, and reach out to us at: contact@stillacresdevelopments.com.

Creating healthy and affordable places to live

Recognizing that a new home is a significant investment for individuals and families, we aim to help people in Atlantic Canada intentionally craft affordable places to live that enhance well-being.

If you would like to know more about building a new home in Nova Scotia, reach out to us, we are happy to talk: contact@stillacresdevelopments.com.

Quick Fact

According to the Global Wellness Institute, 80-90% of a person's health outcomes are linked to living environments.

How wellness communities promote sustainability across four dimensions

1. Social

Wellness communities actively work to build trust, collaboration, and openness between people. Unity and strength through diversity is woven throughout communities.

2. Culture

Wellness communities aim to create and be home to diverse cultures that support people to empower and care for each other, their communities, and the planet.

3. Ecology

Accessing food, shelter, water, and energy in ways that respect the cycles of nature is important. Communities integrate people with the rest of nature in ways that increase biodiversity and regenerate ecosystems.

4. Economy

Building economic practices and systems that contribute to the sharing of resources, mutual support, and strong local economies and networks that serve the needs of local people and ecosystems.

What makes a wellness community

There are so many components, here are just a few examples.

Self-sufficiency

Self-sufficiency weaves through the four dimensions of sustainability, shaping a foundation for resilience and balance. This can take the form of renewable energy sources, such as passive and active solar power or wind generation, as well as communal, year-round greenhouses that provide sustainable food production.

Care

Care is also deeply woven into the four dimensions of sustainability. In wellness communities, care becomes a way of life—whether it’s offering a helping hand to neighbours or fostering a shared sense of stewardship for the earth.

Like-minded people coming together

Wellness communities naturally draw together individuals who share similar worldviews, values, and aspirations. This alignment fosters mutual support and cultivates meaningful, deep-rooted relationships, creating a foundation for thriving communal connections.

Traditions

Traditions in wellness communities foster connection and shared purpose. Seasonal celebrations, skill-sharing workshops, and wellness rituals like yoga and meditation create opportunities for growth and well-being. Community clean-ups, potluck dinners, and neighbor assistance days promote generosity and collaboration.