Meet the Partners Bringing Airabella to Life

airabella lake oconee commercial arial view
airabella lake oconee commercial arial view
Great communities don’t happen by accident. They’re the result of shared vision, deep expertise, and the kind of collaboration that only happens when the right people come together around an idea they genuinely believe in. At Airabella, we are grateful. Here’s an introduction to the exceptional partners who are helping us build something Lake Oconee has never seen.


Choice Gateway logo — Development management and marketing partner for Airabella Lake Oconee

Choice Gateway

Project Developer

Choice Gateway is the real estate developer behind Airabella. They identified the opportunity, assembled the land, secured the vision, and are driving every phase of the project from the ground up. With deep expertise in master-planned community development, Choice Gateway oversees everything from entitlements and infrastructure to marketing, sales strategy, and long-term community planning. Airabella is their creation, and their commitment to getting it right is evident in every decision made on this land. They don’t just manage a project. They champion a community.


Marriott International Tribute Portfolio logo — Hotel partner for Airabella Lake Oconee

Marriott International, Tribute Portfolio

Hotel Partner, Hotel Airabella

When it came to selecting a hotel brand for Airabella, we needed a partner who understood that hospitality isn’t just about a place to sleep. It’s about how a place makes you feel. Marriott’s Tribute Portfolio is a collection of independent lifestyle hotels, each with its own distinct character and a commitment to genuine, curated experiences. Hotel Airabella will anchor our village as both a destination for visitors and a gathering point for the whole community. It’s where the energy of Airabella lives 24 hours a day.


Harrison Homes logo — Award-winning Georgia home builder for Airabella Lake Oconee townhomes

Harrison Homes

Townhome Builder

Harrison Homes is the award-winning Georgia builder bringing Airabella’s Townhome Collection to life. Known for their meticulous craftsmanship and unwavering commitment to quality, Harrison Homes understands that luxury lives in the details, from precision mitered corners to the flawless execution of complex exterior palettes. They build homes that are designed to impress and built to endure.


McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture logo — Architect and builder for Airabella Lake Oconee

McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture

Commercial Architect 

McMillan Pazdan Smith is a full-service architecture firm with deep roots across the Southeast. Their work on Airabella reflects a commitment to buildings that feel purposeful, inviting, and unmistakably place-specific.


Smith Planning Group logo — Land planning, civil engineering, and landscape architecture for Airabella Lake Oconee

Smith Planning Group

Land Planning, Civil Engineering & Landscape Architecture

Smith Planning Group is the firm translating Airabella’s vision into the land itself. Specializing in land planning, civil engineering, landscape architecture, and land surveying, they are responsible for the infrastructure and design framework that makes everything else possible. Every street, every green space, every walkable connection, it starts here.


Kuo Diedrich Chi KDC logo — Architect and builder for Airabella Lake Oconee

Kuo Diedrich Chi

Architect – Clubhouse and Amenities

Kuo Diedrich Chi is a design-forward architecture firm shaping the social heart of Airabella through the design of the clubhouse and community amenities. Known for translating complex ideas into spaces that feel both intentional and inviting, their work at Airabella brings our lifestyle vision into form.


Denis Griffiths and Associates DGA logo — Golf course architect for Airabella Lake Oconee

Denis Griffiths & Associates, Inc.

Golf Course Architect

Denis Griffiths is the golf course architect behind Airabella’s executive 9-hole course, a walkable, playable layout designed for all skill levels and all of life’s best moments. Griffiths has spent decades crafting courses that work with the land, not against it. His course at Airabella will be a defining feature of the community and a reason to linger a little longer.


CBRE logo — Commercial real estate services partner for Airabella Lake Oconee

CBRE

Commercial Real Estate Services

CBRE is the world’s largest commercial real estate services company, and their expertise is helping shape Airabella’s commercial future. From leasing strategy to market positioning, CBRE brings institutional-grade insight to the business of building a thriving town center. Their involvement ensures that the businesses coming to Airabella are the right ones, curated for community life and positioned for longevity.


Coldwell Banker Lake Oconee Realty Lake Country logo — Real estate sales partner for Airabella

Coldwell Banker Lake Oconee Realty / Lake Country

Real Estate Sales

Coldwell Banker Lake Oconee Realty brings unmatched local expertise to the sale of Airabella’s homes. With deep relationships throughout the Lake Oconee region, their team connects buyers who are ready to make a move with a community that’s ready to welcome them.


Greene County Georgia official seal — Public sector partner for Airabella Lake Oconee development

Greene County, Georgia

Public Partner

We are proud to call Greene County home. The county’s leadership, Economic Development Authority, and community stakeholders have been engaged and supportive partners throughout the planning and development of Airabella. Their collaboration reflects a shared commitment to smart growth, economic opportunity, and a stronger future for the entire region.

 

SPARK

Brand Partner

Every great community needs a story told well. SPARK is the Tampa-based branding and advertising agency that brought the Airabella brand to life, from visual identity and messaging to the strategic framework that guides how we show up in the world. Founded with a philosophy that “brand begins within,” SPARK is known for crafting authentic brand experiences for hospitality and destination clients, with a portfolio that includes Marriott, Visit Florida, and Brand USA. Their work for Airabella is rooted in that same belief: that the most compelling stories come from the inside out.

 

Brick & Monitor

Web Design & Development Partner

Brick & Monitor is a people-first digital agency specializing in website solutions, and they’re the team building the digital front door to Airabella. They specialize in web design and development for commercial real estate services, with a reputation for high-touch service, thoughtful design, and the kind of attention to detail that shows up on screen. Clients consistently note their communication, follow-through, and great taste, which is exactly why we trust them with the first impression Airabella makes online.

We also extend our gratitude to our local contractors whose boots-on-the-ground work has been instrumental in making Airabella a reality: Noles Landscaping, Sager Grading, Fortis, and Southland.

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