T H E E L E V E N
Somewhere between the city life you built and the life you meant to live, there is a farm. Eleven ten-acre homesteads at Congaree and Penn, for people who would rather steward something than display it. This is the Agrarian Revival.
The Eleven is a community of eleven ten-acre farmsteads at Congaree and Penn designed for people who want to live closer to the land. Offered between $750,000 - $1,200,000, each site it set among rare orchards, meadows, and open sky in Jacksonville, Florida. The Eleven is guided by agrarian architecture principles and built in partnership with a curated collective of architects and builders.
The best reason to live here is the life here.
Come home to the quiet rhythm of the farm – make one of eleven homesteads your own. Set among acres of orchards, meadows, and open sky, the Eleven offers a private pastoral setting adjacent to forests, nature trails, and a hidden gem of farm to table community.
Not lots. Claims.
You don’t own a claim – you make one, and prove worthy of it.
Most communities are built around homesites. A homesite is just what it sounds like: a lot with a number, a boundary, and a price. You buy it, you build, and that's mostly where it ends. At The Eleven, we don't sell homesites. We offer claims. It's an old word, and we mean it the old way. To stake a claim once meant more than buying ground — it meant committing to a piece of land and earning your place on it over time. That's the idea here. A claim isn't a square of dirt at the edge of a subdivision. It's a home set inside a living, working farm at Congaree and Penn, and taking one makes you part of the place rather than an owner beside it. We call that becoming a claimholder.
There will only ever be eleven.
Become a part of a community rooted in the land, a community that celebrates the great outdoors, agriculture, and nurturing sustainable living.
The Eleven is more than a residential offering — it’s a living legacy for Congaree and Penn. It honors the belief that true luxury lies in purposeful simplicity: a slower pace, honest materials, and a connection to nature that nourishes both body and soul. Each home, trail, and garden is a continuation of the farm’s story — where life, design, and stewardship meet.
A Living Legacy
Why We Build the Way We Do: The Agrarian Revival Philosophy
At Congaree and Penn, we believe the future of living is rooted in the land. Agrarian Revival is our way of honoring the timeless relationship between people and place—where agriculture, architecture, and community come together in a modern expression of farm life.
Architecture Born from the Land:
Our Design Vernacular
The architecture of The Eleven should feel born from the land — practical, elegant, and enduring. Drawing from Florida’s agrarian and vernacular traditions, each homestead can balance rustic materials like wood, brick, and metal with refined craftsmanship and modern performance. Think of a “modern agrarian vernacular”: timeless silhouettes, deep porches, and open-air transitions that connect daily life to the landscape. These homes are meant to be both beautifully functional and authentically rooted in place.
Biophilic Design: How Nature Shapes Every Homestead
WHEN design listens to nature, life feels more grounded, balanced, and whole.
From Land To Living
We’ve assembled a trusted network of creative partners who understand the art of listening to a place before shaping it. Together, we translate the spirit of the farm—its textures, rhythms, and sense of belonging—into architecture and interiors that feel both timeless and personal.
Whether it begins with a vision for your homestead or a walk through the orchards, our team guides you from inspiration to completion, ensuring that every detail reflects your story and the essence of this land.
This is the craft of living well—rooted in collaboration, grounded in nature, and designed to endure.
Our Collective
Meet the Architects, Builders, and Designers Behind The Eleven
A curated group of architects, builders, and interior designers united by a shared respect for the land and a commitment to enduring design.
Each member of Our Collective approaches their craft with purpose and sensitivity, creating homes that feel native to their setting and deeply personal to those who dwell within. Together, we translate the language of the farm—the textures, materials, and rhythms of this place—into architecture and interiors that are honest, warm, and timeless.
Let’s begin the conversation
For more than twenty years, I’ve helped shape communities rooted in land, design, and purpose. My role is to help you fully understand the opportunity of living here at Congaree and Penn—from the lay of the land to the life you’ll build upon it.
Call, text, or email me to start the conversation—and let’s bring your vision home.
John A. Hillman
Broker & Founder of Cabana Lane
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The Eleven is a collection of eleven ten-acre homesteads at Congaree and Penn farm near Jacksonville, Florida, designed around sustainable agrarian living, biophilic architecture, and a curated community of design partners.
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The Eleven is built around purposeful simplicity rather than amenity lists. Located near Jacksonville, Florida, residents steward real land, engage with working farm life, and build homes rooted in agrarian and vernacular architectural traditions native to the region.
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Ten-acre lots at The Eleven near Jacksonville, FL begin at $750,000. to $1,200,000. Each homestead is built in collaboration with a vetted collective of architects, builders, and interior designers.
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he Eleven's design collective includes Pearce Scott Architects, Clarke Design Group, Lake & Land Studio, Lew Oliver Inc, and others - all selected for their commitment to land-sensitive, enduring design in the Jacksonville, Florida region.
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We partnered with two builders who earned their place: Riverside Custom Homes and DF Luxury Homes by Marcus Meide. Their shared commitment to quality, craftsmanship, and true collaboration made them the clear choice
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Ten-acre lots at The Eleven are agricultural in nature and designed to support horses, chickens, and other livestock. Speak with John Hillman directly to confirm current land use allowances for your specific homestead
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Custom home timelines vary depending on design complexity and builder selection. The Eleven's design collective guides buyers from initial land walk through completion, typically over 18-24 months for a fully custom build.
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The Eleven offers ten acres of private land, a working farm community, and a fully custom home built by curated design partners - not a spec home in a gated subdivision. It is one of the most distinctive luxury homestead offerings in Northeast Florida.
FAQ
Find your place at Congaree and Penn. We can’t wait to welcome you to our acres.