A place where connections support longevity

When you explore the model homes at Kissing Tree, you’ll notice the quiet comfort of the spaces: well-designed floor plans, cozy porches, and abundant natural light. But what many newcomers discover is that what makes the community feel like home isn’t just the bricks and mortar — it’s the friendships, shared moments, and overwhelming sense of welcome you get from the other residents.

At Kissing Tree, building strong relationships isn’t a side benefit — it’s part of the lifestyle.

A community built for connection

From welcome handshakes to impromptu chats on the golf course, this community is intentionally woven together. You’ll find open seating in Independence Hall (plus a fancy coffee machine!), live music performances at the Biergarten, art classes for all levels, and workouts designed for athletes of all ages and abilities — all amenities designed to encourage interaction.

With more than 100 monthly activities coordinated by our onsite Lifestyle Director, we’ve got activities for everyone. You’ll find clubs and groups for genealogy, gardening, line dancing, art, music, travel, birding, and many many other interests.

Living here means you’re not just living next door to neighbors — you’re living in a place designed to connect you to the people and activities that light you up and fill your cup. Neighbors say they arrived expecting a quiet, comfortable over-55 community. What they found instead is a network of friendly faces, conversations that linger, and frequent invitations. 

“The friendliness of the community here is night and day opposite of the city we came from,” KT resident Steve E. said in a resident survey. “It’s like a cruise ship where we’re all in the same situation doing the same things, so there’s a natural openness and easy conversation starters. The activity calendar is ridiculously full every month, your neighbors are friendly, and the staff are all delightful. You won’t find this anywhere else.”

Why it matters: the powerful science behind friendships

It turns out, these simple connections have a powerful effect on longevity. Research from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health highlights that strong social connections — being embedded in social activities and feeling part of a group — are linked to a longer, healthier life. According to the article, people who are socially disconnected face higher risks of major illnesses, and their mortality risk can be significantly elevated.

In a similar vein, the Stanford Lifestyle Medicine Program describes social engagement as a “fundamental pillar of successful aging,” pointing out that relationships form a “lattice of support” that can increase overall well-being and even raise longevity by approximately 50%. 

A deeper review in the journal article “Social Relationships and Health: A Flashpoint for Health Policy” shows how quality and quantity of social ties affect mental health, health behaviors, physical health and mortality, through multiple pathways. Seniors who are more connected benefit behaviorally (e.g., healthier routines), psychosocially (feeling supported), and physiologically (lower stress, better immune response). 

When you choose to live somewhere like Kissing Tree, where opportunities for connection are built into the daily rhythm, you’re giving yourself more than a home — you’re giving yourself a network of relationships that support your health, your enjoyment of life, and your overall sense of belonging.

Find your people at Kissing Tree

“We were excited to live in a true community, not just a neighborhood,” Karen B. said in a Kissing Tree resident survey. “We moved from Washington state, so being able to make new friends in our community was a top priority, and all the wonderful activities available made it so easy to meet people with shared interests. Every day brings new adventures & new friendships.”

Ready to live in a community where the people greet each other by name and everything is designed to bring people together? Come find it all (including your dream home) here at Kissing Tree.