Last month, we talked about all the things that go into embodying a life of luxury. From indulging in local specialties to engaging the senses, life in a luxury neighborhood is maximized when you treat yourself to the finer things. And no life of luxury......
This month at Shoal Creek, we’re really leaning into the gustatory joys of life in our luxury neighborhood. That’s right—we’re talking about the Birmingham food scene. One of the best reasons to put down roots in Central Alabama is Birmingham’s robust culinary scene. In fact,......
What does it truly mean to live a luxury lifestyle? Anyone who enjoys the finer things knows the particular joys and rewards of quality materials, a gorgeous custom home, and high-end furnishings. But the elements of comfort, family, and relaxation are just as important during......
One of the best reasons to join the Shoal Creek gated community is the opportunity to build your own custom home—and entertain in it. There’s no better setting for a magical evening of holiday cheer, with each home nestled in its own private wooded wonderland.......
Shoal Creek’s gated community already has all the elements families need to create their own private winter wonderland: pristine woodlands, majestic custom homes, and safe seclusion. But just a short drive outside of our luxury neighborhood, the holidays in Birmingham are something truly special—with so......
Holiday entertaining can be one of the most rewarding aspects of the winter season—or, it can be the most stressful. But whether you’re hosting Christmas dinner, holiday brunch, or New Year’s Eve, you can master the art of holiday hosting without ruining the occasion for......
It feels like the kids just got back to school, but Thanksgiving is already on our doorstep. After a year full of major ups and downs, we can’t wait to celebrate in style—it’s high time to have some great fun and food in the company......
The Halloween fans among our residents may be feeling like it’s still too early to talk about the winter holidays. But at Shoal Creek, Christmastime is when the creativity in our luxury neighborhood truly shines—and it’s never too early to get a head start on......
As the largest metropolitan area in Alabama, Birmingham is abundant with opportunities for a life well lived. Of course, with such a bustling and vibrant location, you’d be forgiven for thinking that your options for peace, tranquility, and total architectural freedom may be limited. For......
Believe it or not, fall is upon us once again. Though temperatures are still toasty here in Central Alabama, you can already feel a change in the air. Leaves are slowly beginning to fall. Cool breezes are beginning to stir. A whole new season is......
It’s hard to believe in all this unrelenting Alabama heat, but fall is already at our doorsteps. The kids are starting a new season of school, the stores are putting out Halloween decorations, and—maybe most festive of all—sportscasters are making their best predictions. We have......
Life at Shoal Creek is all about luxury—and the freedom to make your house a haven. And whether you’re building a custom home or shifting your style as we enter the latter part of the year, the bedrooms of your home are where dreams can......
When you’re looking for a place to settle down with a family, it’s crucial to think about their future educational opportunities. Bringing up children in a beautiful home is a gift, but when you’re looking for the perfect luxury neighborhood, you want to ensure that......
A luxurious life just doesn’t feel complete without an extravagant place to call home. Whether you’re building the custom home of your dreams or seeking a haven you can step right into, a luxury home is a treasure. It’s a gateway to a life well-lived,......
We know we have a lot of sports enthusiasts here at Shoal Creek, from golfers to football fans to lovers of the niche, riche, and must-be-seen to be believed. Thankfully, you can experience all Birmingham has to offer this summer by attending the World Games!......
Family is a big part of our residents’ lives here at Shoal Creek, so it’s no surprise that many of our residents are planning weddings! Near our luxury neighborhood, there’s no shortage of unique places to throw the perfect soiree—we’re perfectly located between big city......
You’ve worked hard for what you’ve earned, and you would do anything to protect your family and your future. That’s why when you’re looking for a place to purchase or build the luxury home of your dreams, you want to ensure that place has not......
When you’re searching for the perfect luxury neighborhood, there are many aspects to consider. Not only does the neighborhood itself have to be immaculate—the surrounding area matters, too. Shoal Creek was woven into the tumbling foothills of the Appalachian Mountains to harmonize with the wonders......
Here at Shoal Creek, our neighbors and friends share much in common. Many of us have moved here for the customized luxury experience we always dreamed about. Every resident has access to our amenities, from the top-notch security to the opportunities to explore the natural......
At Shoal Creek, we provide our residents luxurious living within our pristine gated community. But there’s more here than meets the eye. In just a short drive from the Birmingham area, you can find troves of interesting places and things to see and do. Our......
We may be emerging from two long years of work-from-home, school-from-home, and, well, everything-from-home—but that doesn’t mean our homes should fade into the background. Multipurpose rooms rose in popularity as we had to ask our spaces to work harder for us. Now, as we return......
Building a permanent wellness space in your custom home is quickly becoming standard practice. Luxury home gyms have become a prominent aspect of new builds, and the more bespoke the better! When you have the opportunity to craft a fitness space around your unique goals......
One of the best things about living in a luxury home is entertaining in it. With complete creative control over the look and feel of your kitchen, backyard, parlor, and beyond, you’ve made a space that’s just waiting for friends and family to enjoy. The......
We’ve entered a brand new year, leaving behind many of the strains and stresses of 2021. Now, many of us are more than ready to begin making our dream homes a reality. Supply chain bottlenecks are beginning to ease and exciting new building materials are......
Winter break always flies by, for kids and for parents alike. Just yesterday, it feels like we were singing carols, lighting candles, eating our favorite sweets. But now, the kids are back in school and tackling the second half of the school year. As we......
Shoal Creek’s custom homeowners have numerous decisions to make. From choosing to build your custom home and picking the right lot, to selecting every last color for every last wall—the process is a labor of love. Of course, your backyard is part of this customization......
One of our favorite things about the community here at Shoal Creek is the enormous creativity our residents bring to each of their homes. Just take one look down the lush, forested streets of our gated community. The wealth of visionary custom home designs says......
With dozens of families living here in Shoal Creek, we felt it would be a great idea to propose some of our favorite family outings for fun at your fingertips. Activity centers, museums, parks—the opportunities for family adventures abound in and around Birmingham, all just......
Darker nights call for bright lights, warm fires, and festive reunions. At Shoal Creek, we love this time of year when our community members gather with friends and family in luxurious homes sheltered by stately oaks and firs. Spirits ignite, magic stirs, and anything feels......
Our kids are back in school, and the home is slowly returning to its pre-pandemic role as a sanctuary. Now, many of us are looking for ways to change up our living spaces with the changing seasons. As temperatures cool and we can once again......
Autumn in the foothills of the Appalachian mountains is a magical time. Just outside the bustling urban center of Birmingham, acres of untouched hardwood forest light up gold, orange, and red—fiery chestnut, cherry oak, yellow poplar. It’s the perfect time to be a member of......
We’re all familiar with spring cleaning. Most homeowners keep a checklist of action items to tick off in preparation for the coldest months of the year. For summer, we get our AC checked, restock the pool equipment, and get the landscaping ready for the hot......
With winter several months away, golf season is still very much in full swing. That spells good news for the hundreds of golfing families here on Shoal Creek’s luxury properties. From as early as March and all the way until December, Shoal Creek’s residents head......
Whether in person or virtually, tens of thousands of Americans are touring luxury homes on a daily basis amid this booming property market. Like the millions of families that came before them, they look at everything from square footage and acreage to the quality of......
Everyone wants the best for themselves and their families. Whether it’s looking into the best schools, the right car, or the most profitable career track, knowing what works and what doesn’t gives you an edge. The same goes for choosing a home—especially a luxury home.......
Owning a house is the anchoring principle of the American dream. When it comes to finding that home, however, the process can be much harder than we’d hoped. After all, we all have our own tastes, preferences, and ideas. That’s one of many benefits of......
Shoal Creek azaleas are bright enough to rival Augusta’s this year, and it’s a grand place for perfecting your golf swing. Golf is the shining star of Shoal Creek, and golfers of all levels make this their home. Golfers are perfecting their golf swings and......
It’s time to tidy up, and we’ve got a checklist to help make your spring cleaning a breeze. Our Shoal Creek residents take great pride in their homes and surroundings, and spring cleaning is a must. Organizing your home is the sidekick to spring cleaning.......
If you’re embarking on the process of finding or building a custom home, you have a lot on your “to-do” list! Purchasing a custom home in a luxury community can be an exhilarating experience and one of the most important investments you make. Touring stunning......
After many years of contemplation, you’ve finally decided that now is the time to build your dream home! If you’re embarking on the process of building your own luxury custom home, then you are in for an exciting, rewarding journey. However, many obstacles can occur......
After months, even years, of quarantining with your family, a plethora of Zoom calls, and working remotely, your kitchen has likely gotten more action than usual. For many of us, the kitchen wasn’t only where you prepared food, but a classroom, home office, and the......
It’s that time of the year again! With the new year comes a new list of resolutions, from losing weight and setting a budget to volunteering or reading more books. A popular resolution among our Shoal Creek residents? Home organization. When you invest in a......
Your master bathroom is likely the room in your home where you spend the most time. If you’re in the process of building your forever custom home, or if you are looking for a new home project to embark on for 2021, you won’t regret......
‘Tis the season for dropping temperatures, howling winds, and icy roads. But don’t let the cold, gray winter months bring you down! With the colder temperatures getting us inside more, there are many ways to decorate your custom home to feel like a peaceful retreat from the......
When you live at Shoal Creek, it’s always easy to lose track of time. Being surrounded by the greenery and nature of the rolling foothills of the Appalachians, life’s problems always become just a little bit smaller when you enter into our gated community –......
People are decorating earlier for the holidays this year during the pandemic – we all need something festive in our lives right now! And while many different traditions occur during the holiday season, food is typically at the center of it all. Having a meal......
You’ve finally completed all of the “big” things on your to-do list for your beautiful, luxury custom home. After hours of scouring over paint colors, selecting flooring, and picking between finishes, it’s finally time to style and decorate! While furniture and fixtures set the tone......
When you imagine a luxury home, you may think of a house in a gated community with marvelous architectural designs and unique, must-have features. For those of us at Shoal Creek, we think of one-of-a-kind custom homes, amazing resident amenities, and a private, idyllic location.......
You’ve settled into your new custom home, with every interior detail perfected, from your light fixtures to your floors. However, the first impression of your home is not your entryway, but your front yard. And with the changing of the seasons right around the corner,......
Are you wanting to build your dream custom home in Birmingham but unsure how to get started? If you’re at the point of your life when you’re ready to build a custom home, then you have a secured lifestyle, distinct design tastes, and unique needs......
As we begin to think ahead to cooler temperatures and pumpkin spiced lattes, the leaves aren’t the only thing that’s changing with the seasons. As the fall season approaches, design experts say that interior design trends are adapting, too. At Shoal Creek, our residents maintain......
With the COVID-19 pandemic continuing to affect our daily lives, the rules of social distancing and mask-wearing remain the norm. While limiting your activities in public is a wise, safe decision, it can take a toll on you and your family feeling stuck at home. ......
Birmingham, Alabama is ranked as one of the top 100 places to live in the U.S., and for good reason. With a recent increase in dining options, entertainment, sports, music, and job opportunities, those who call this city “home” love this best-kept secret of the......
For over 40 years, our gated community of Shoal Creek has been home to Birmingham’s finest luxury custom homes. We have years of practice helping our residents design their ideal forever homes in our luxury neighborhood. And, we have a lot of experience walking homeowners......
What defines your home’s interior design style? If you’re unsure how to answer that question, it’s okay! Even when living in a luxury community like Shoal Creek, it’s common to feel “stuck” or unsure of where to start when designing and decorating your dream home.......
While there are many homes for sale in Birmingham, building and designing your own custom home in a beautiful luxury neighborhood has many benefits. However, for many, it can seem like an intimidating process. It’s normal to have many questions when beginning the home building......
After spending months staying at home, we’re all you’re needing a breath of fresh air. From your home decorating to your daily routine, bringing a sense of refreshment to your life can help you to open the door to a new beginning. Before you’re back......
If the last few months have taught us anything, it could be this: our “home offices” need an upgrade. If you’ve been crammed at the kitchen table, trying your best to plan dinner, turn in that project, and teach your kids their math homework, it’s......
It’s springtime in Alabama! Spring is a perfect time for doing something new. And what’s more symbolic of new beginnings than a beautiful home garden? When you live in bustling areas like Birmingham, your home can be a peaceful reprieve away from the noise of......
Social distancing has become the rule these days in light of COVID-19. Staying six feet apart from other people at all times and wearing face coverings whenever we go out has become the norm – and it can feel isolating after a couple of weeks.......
Home. It’s your retreat from the world, the place where you go to relax and enjoy time with your family. It’s your homestead, your most significant investment, the background scene in most of your memories. However, in response to the rapid spread of COVID-19, “home”......
With all the chaos going on in the world, the best place to feel secure is in the comfort of your home. For those of us at Shoal Creek, we’ve taken this extra time at home to truly enjoy the comforts of living in a......
Shoal Creek’s Private, Convenient Lifestyle There’s something majestic about being able to step outside onto your front porch and breathe in the brisk air, view lush forest, and hear the bubbling of a nearby creek. But within your luxury home community in Birmingham, do you......
What makes the community at Shoal Creek stand out as a premier location for your family is our commitment to security and comfort. From our properties and homes to our amenities, living at Shoal Creek means that your residence resides amidst where luxury meets nature.......
Today, Shoal Creek is a beautiful luxury community located in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. The community of Shoal Creek encompasses an 18-hole golf course and a sea of custom homes in a serene, wooded, mountainous setting. But years ago, the area was inhabited......
Tucked away from downtown Birmingham and a short, scenic drive from Highway 280, Shoal Creek is home to many exquisite residences and properties. Our established, luxury home community offers incredible amenities and wooded serenity unique to Shoal Creek. We offer custom-designed and custom-built homes, and......
Luxury. Privacy. Beauty. Nature. Culture. Possibility. This is what you experience living at Shoal Creek. At Shoal Creek, we recognize that there is no cookie-cutter mold for a dream home. One of the most desired and unique characteristics of our luxury home community is that......
Green pastures, spacious accommodations, and welcoming staff members are what you’ll find at Inanda Stables. Inanda Stables is a full-service, equestrian boarding and training facility situated within the luxury community of Shoal Creek. Inanda Stables offers quiet beauty and level of security found in few......
A “Hamlet” is defined as a small settlement, generally one smaller than a village. A small settlement you pass through. A community of people. This is exactly what the third generation of Shoal Creek’s caretakers had in mind when they built Troon Hamlet, a small......
Few places in Birmingham match the serene forests, mountainous views, and prestigious living like Shoal Creek. Nestled in the foothills of the Appalachians rests an idyllic land of paradise that stretches over 1,000 hardwood covered acres. It’s a location that slopes down from Double Oak......
Honey bees are among some of the most perfect creatures on the earth – and Shoal Creek has our very own hive! Now, aren’t honey bees those unwanted pests you’re always swatting away at baseball games and picnics? The truth is, you’ll never see honey......
Busy Intersection at the Shoal Creek Exit-Only Gate Approved for New Traffic Light In May 2019, the Hoover City Council voted to participate in a project with Shelby County to add turn lanes and a traffic signal on Shelby County Highway 41 at its intersection......
A Look Back to the 2018 U.S. Women’s Open at Shoal Creek in Birmingham, Alabama It’s hard to believe that it’s been a year ago today since last year’s 2018 U.S. Women’s Open Championship final round! As we reflect back, the planning and preparation......
Memorial Day Celebration at Shoal Creek As we gather with family and friends for Memorial Day weekend, we take a moment to recognize the sacrifices made by those who gave their lives for our country. Members and their guests are invited to a Memorial Day......
Easter Sunrise Service Shoal Creek Club Members and Residents attend the Easter Sunrise Service at 6:30 am on Sunday, April 21st, 2019 at the 14th hole. Mother Nature treated everyone to an especially beautiful sunrise that began a glorious Easter Sunday at Shoal Creek. Club......
Shoal Creek Properties will host it’s annual “Shred Day” this year on Tuesday, April 30th, between 9-11:00 am to commemorate Earth Day on April 22nd. Bring your paper and recyclable items to our office at 103 Carnousite. There will be two trucks on site —......
We love our Veterans at Shoal Creek! Each year, we honor those who have served by placing a flag at their home. The Community of Shoal Creek held a Veterans Day Dinner at the clubhouse on Sunday, November 11, 2018 honoring and recognizing those who served......