How Spring Cleaning Can Benefit Your Mind and Your Home
March 26, 2025

How Spring Cleaning Can Benefit Your Mind and Your Home

Spring cleaning isn’t just about tidying up. It’s about creating a refreshed, stress‑free lifestyle, and Amblebrook at Gettysburg provides the perfect environment to support both physical and mental well‑being. Here’s how Amblebrook helps you embrace the new season from the inside out.  

 

Clear Your Home and Your Mind

Want to live your best life enjoying activities that keep you fit and healthy? Surprisingly, the place to start is a clutter‑free home. Experts have found that disorganization and clutter can negatively impact mental health. The good news is that Amblebrook homes are designed for comfort, efficiency and style, where you can enjoy less upkeep and stress, and more fun. 

 

Make More Time for Fun

Taking time now to give your new home some spring tidying‑up gives you more time to engage in the active lifestyle that is the hallmark of Amblebrook. With over 50,000 square feet of indoor amenities – and endless outdoor adventures – our campus‑wide approach to wellness invites you to experience your day your way. Hit the pool for morning lap swims, energize your afternoon with Zumba in the Movement Studio or lift weights in the Rock Creek Fitness Center. And no matter the weather, you can enjoy a game of pickleball year‑round on our indoor court. Then come home to your beautiful, organized Amblebrook retreat! 

Active adult residents playing volleyball in the pool

Take in the View

Clean, organized spaces help us relax and engage all our senses. Set amid a backdrop of wooded hills, open spaces and rustic views, Amblebrook is the ideal setting to clear your mind and live in the moment.  

Breathe in the fresh air with a meandering stroll along Amblebrook’s scenic trails. Throw a line in one of the fishing ponds and while away the afternoon in peaceful relaxation. Nurture a garden in the community gardens.  

Butterfly landing on purple native Gettysburg flowers

 

Recharge Your Spirit

Commit to spring cleaning your mind while decluttering your home. Getting organized is a great way to refresh both your physical environment and your mental outlook. From clearing the stack of papers on your desk, to tackling the boxes still waiting to be unpacked in your new garage, or organizing your junk draw, getting organized fosters mental clarity.  

 

At Amblebrook, you’ll find plenty of ways to cultivate your mind, spirit and passion, from on‑site classes to educational offerings at Gettysburg College. Make new friends in the astronomy or history club, enjoy a folk‑rock music date night, take up a new art class – if you can imagine it, Amblebrook has it! 

Residents learning how to cook heart healthy meals at the Amblebrook club kitchen.

 

Build Community

Did you know that being socially connected is one of the key determinants of both physical and mental health? Engaging in Amblebrook’s active community helps residents declutter mentally by reducing stress, building meaningful relationships and embracing a carefree lifestyle. This one‑of‑a‑kind active adult community is all about embracing your best life with the people and activities you enjoy. Amblebrook’s year‑round calendar of activities, array of clubs and interest groups, and inviting amenities make it easy to stay engaged and active no matter the time of year.  

 

Want to live in a 55+ new home community that embraces an active, stress‑free lifestyle? Contact us today for a personalized tour.

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