Cresswind Palm Beach:
Kolter's 800-home bet on western PBC.

The Kolter Formula in Palm Beach

Kolter Homes has built Cresswind communities across the Southeast — Charlotte, Lakewood Ranch, Peachtree City, Lake Harris — and the Palm Beach version follows the established formula: wellness-focused amenities, a lifestyle director, architecturally varied floor plans, and a price point that spans from entry-level to luxury within the same gate.

Club Cresswind is the amenity center: resort-style pool and spa, fitness center with personal training, aerobics and yoga studios, arts and crafts rooms, indoor and outdoor event spaces, pickleball courts, bocce ball, a demonstration kitchen, and walking trails through preserved natural areas. The lifestyle director programs daily activities, fitness classes, and social events.

The Westlake Location

Westlake is a master-planned community developed by Minto Communities in western Palm Beach County, roughly equidistant between Wellington and Palm Beach Gardens. The master plan includes its own Town Center with retail, dining, and services, plus a K–8 school, parks, and preserved wetlands.

The location trades coastal proximity for space and tax savings. The Atlantic coast is 25–35 minutes east. Downtown West Palm Beach is about 25 minutes. Wellington's equestrian district is 15 minutes south. The community sits in unincorporated Palm Beach County, avoiding city millage entirely — a meaningful tax advantage on a $600K+ home.

How It Compares to Regency at Avenir

The two new-construction 55+ communities in northern/western PBC compete directly. Regency at Avenir (Toll Brothers) starts above $800K with 469 homes. Cresswind (Kolter) starts around $400K with 800 homes. Both sit in unincorporated PBC. The differences: Toll Brothers offers higher-end finishes and larger lots at a higher price. Kolter offers broader price accessibility and a wellness-focused amenity model. We compare them in detail in our head-to-head comparison.