Anna, TX– (January 13, 2025) Tellus Group, a leader in visionary community development, announces it has closed on the first phase of 970 acres of land for Sherley Farms, a transformative master-planned community with 3,000 homes approved. Located just east of Highway 5 near downtown Anna, Texas, the $1.5 billion project is designed around holistic wellness, sustainability and community connection.
“We are future proofing this community with a holistic view of wellness, social connectivity and a deep respect for the land,” said Craig Martin, chief executive officer and founding partner of Tellus Group. “Sherley Farms not only reflects our commitment to innovative and meaningful design, but also aligns seamlessly with Anna’s vision for thoughtful growth and vibrant community living. We have a great partnership with the City of Anna and have been working with them over the last year to tie into its traditions and celebrate what makes people love living here.”
The community will offer expansive green spaces, including a central green corridor, and integrate a 65-acre working organic farm as a cornerstone of the development. Through its agricultural focus, Sherley Farms aims to connect residents with nature while fostering a sense of community through health and wellness lifestyle programming. The design also prioritizes accessibility with extensive trail systems linking the development to downtown Anna and key city amenities.
“The Sherley family has a long history as farmers and ranchers, so appreciating the freedom of access to open space and the wide-open beauty of the land is important to us,” said Tasha Sherley Escoto, manager, Sherley Partners. “We chose Tellus as the developer because they were excited by our vision for a community grounded in the land itself and focused on creating a healthier quality of life for all. They approached this with a strength of character and commitment, not just a transaction.”
Andre Ferrari, chief operating officer of Tellus Group, said, “With the development of Sherley Farms, Tellus Group continues its proud tradition of collaborating with landowners to create developments that thoughtfully preserve and honor the legacy of their family’s land.”
The City of Anna’s strategic plan emphasizes innovative and unique developments.
“Sherley Farms reflects Anna’s vision for growth that enhances our quality of life,” said Anna City Manager Ryan Henderson. “With over 150 acres of open space, miles of trails and a direct connection to Geer Park and downtown Anna, this development blends outdoor recreation, community gathering spaces and convenient access to our city’s core. It is a forward-thinking development designed for today and tomorrow.”
Sherley Farms will offer a variety of homes by quality builders guided by strict architectural standards, lifestyle-driven amenities including two unique amenity centers, and intentional spaces for social interaction. Groundbreaking on the project is expected to begin by this summer.
As master developer of the $3 billion Windsong Ranch in Prosper, Tellus has a long history of creating significant value for both its residents and capital partners by engineering and executing smart, disciplined, proactive management and capital strategies. Tellus is also developing Mosaic, a 760-acre single-family residential community in Prosper, TX and Meraki, a 1,100-acre residential community in Forney, TX with the same financial partners as those in Sherley Farms, Caravel Ventures, Sumitomo Forestry and Schaeffer Michael.
