06/17/2026
On Florida’s Gulf Coast, Alys Beach was built on a simple premise: that architecture, shared spaces, and access to nature should shape how a community grows. Its white stucco, courtyards, and connected walkable streets are all designed to draw people together and keep the beach and the forest equally close.
The Silva is the newest expression of that idea. Set within a longleaf pine forest alongside the Nature Preserve, it brings Alys Beach’s architecture into the woods and puts shared space at its center; a shaded pool, a casual bar and café, and year-round programming. Walkable and bikeable from every corner of the community and the Gulf beyond, it’s made for unhurried afternoons and evenings with neighbors alike.
Photography by Chris Luker