The Ascent at Lake Lanier
New Wellness Homes & Community in Forsyth County

Our vision is to create a healthful and nourishing community where residents can exercise regularly and work close to home while enjoying ample quality time for themselves and their families. More than being a neighborhood with exceptional amenities, The Ascent’s vision is to provide multiple options for activities that enhance the health and well being of the residents, where wellness seems effortless.
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Vision
Our vision for the new community is founded in four pillars
Homes
Build homes that help to optimize the health and well being of its residents.
Lifestyle
Encourage proactive behaviors and habits that drive resident’s wellness.
Meaning
Support policies with creative management that leads to real wellness programming.
Integration
Connect the community with the surrounding neighborhood through activities.
Master Plan
The Ascent is a low-density residential project developed under Lake Residential Zoning. The preliminary sketch plan includes 60 lots with a density of 1.05 lots per acre.
One of the most interesting natural amenities of The Ascent will be the access to Lake Lanier. The existing master plan includes a Community Dock with 13 slips in Young Deer Creek and 1 individual boat slip in the Six Mile Creek area.

FAQ
Everything you need to know about The Ascent at Lake Lanier
Who is the project developer?
The developer of The Ascent Wellness Home Community is Gramar Development Group, a family-owned company located in Central America with more than 40 years of experience in the real estate industry.
Gramar has developed and currently operates more than 1,600,000 SF of industrial facilities in the Central American region. Their endeavors generate more than 12,000 jobs. Gramar’s portfolio also includes over 500 acres of residential development and two large-scale golf courses.
Gramar prides itself on its strong corporate values and ethics-based leadership. For references, please visit www.gramarcorp.com
Who is the professional engineering and architecture team behind the project?
Gramar has integrated a professional team with a wealth of experience in the Georgia residential market. The local firms that are participating in the project include: Wakefield, Beasly & Associates (www.wakefieldbeasley.com ), Planners Engineers and Collaborative ( www.pecatl.com ), and Harrison Development & Construction (www.chooseharrison.com).
What is the vision of The Ascent?
The vision is to create a healthy and nourishing community where residents can exercise regularly and work closer to home while enjoying ample quality time for themselves and their families. More than being a neighborhood with exceptional amenities, The Ascent’s vision is to provide multiple options for activities that enhance the health and well-being of the residents, where wellness seems effortless.
Where will the project be located?
The Ascent will be located on the beautiful shores of Lake Lanier in Forsyth County, just North of Atlanta Metro. The property itself evokes the environmental, spiritual, and emotional dimensions of a wellness lifestyle.
What is the value proposal of the project?
The vision is to bring family wellness into everyday life. We realize that homes, communities, and the surrounding environment have a direct impact on people’s health and wellbeing.
A home is usually the most essential personal life investment. It makes a lot of sense that the home should also be an investment in the health and wellbeing of its residents.
What type of community is expected to be created in The Ascent?
- Optimize health and wellbeing of its residents.
- Encourage proactive habits targeting the wellness.
- Create a real wellness program supported by policies and creative activity management.
- Connect the community with the surrounding neighborhood through activities.
How is The Ascent integrating the natural scenario of the property?
The Ascent has an impressive natural buffer zone with Lake Lanier. Additionally, there is a 25 SF exterior setback around the entire perimeter of the property, where no homes are to be built to create an extra natural buffer from the future neighboring properties.
Based on the design principles, the development will avoid massive grading during the construction phase to minimize environmental impact allowing it to keep the natural slope the property has to maximize the view of Lake Lanier.
Why did the developer choose Forsyth County?
Forsyth County has been defined as one of the best places in America to get ahead by Forbes Magazine. The county has one of the best school systems in the state of Georgia. The natural scenario in the area is simply amazing. Residents can also have access to additional services for a wellness lifestyle as close as 20 minutes away from their homes.
Is The Ascent going to have access to Lake Lanier?
One of the most impressive natural amenities of The Ascent will be the access to Lake Lanier. The existing master plan includes a Community Dock with 14 slips in Young Deer Creek and one boat slip in the Six Mile Creek area.
How many homes will be available in The Ascent?
The Ascent is a low-density residential project to be developed under Lake Residential Zoning. The preliminary sketch plan includes 60 lots with a density of 1.05 lots per acre.
What will be the average size of lots?
The minimum lot area will be 25,500 SF. Many lots will be a little bit over the minimum lot size.
Will The Ascent have lots with direct access to Lake Lanier?
Which will be the house’s heating area in The Ascent?
Initially, The Ascent will have houses between 2.800 up to 3.500 square feet. It will include 3 to 5 bedrooms, and they will be taking advantage of the outdoor living space.
House pricing plans.
The Ascent will have high-end homes with luxury finishes. All prices will be available in 2021.
What is the project timeline?
The Ascent community is expected to begin construction during the third quarter of 2021.
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Contact Us
The Ascent Wellness Homes & Community at Lake Lanier is a new project by Gramar Development Group, a family-owned company located in Central America with more than 40 years of experience in the real estate industry.
Reach us through
- info@theascentlife.com