Cisterna Villa : The Story
A statue crowns the fountain in the center of the town square at Cisterna, Italy. She lifts her arm to the sky with an olive branch in her hand. The fountain represents enduring “Peace” within the Italian community. When you pass through the entrance of Cisterna Villa, you’ll see that a similar olive branch anoints the new neighborhood. Justin Green, Ronald Rouse and Paul Walker, neighborhood designers and developers, carefully selected it to honor Fort Smith’s Sister City relationship with Cisterna, Italy. Independence was restored to Cisterna, Italy, in 1944 at the command of General W.O. Darby, a Fort Smith native and hero.

Look closely at the homes at Cisterna Villa, you’ll notice some of the same architectural appointments found in Italian villages, including private patios. The Italian-inspired neighborhood at Chaffee Crossing provides your new home with a large private patio and manageable landscaping. What will you do with your private space? Perhaps you’ll nurture a quiet flower garden, include a tranquil water feature, or furnish it to entertain friends. No matter the use you envision, the spirit of Cisterna is contagious.

When you move to Cisterna Villa, you may pass time by exchanging recipes, or having your neighbors over for a meal and conversation. However, when quiet time “calls,” the setting on the edge of town echoes the sounds of nature. Select a floor plan to fit your future today, and the design features to provide a perfect setting for entertaining your family and friends.

When you’re ready for some fresh air, follow the path to the County’s Regional Park. Biking, hiking, exploring, and golfing are a short walk away. Perhaps you’re more of a nature lover. Within a few blocks is the Chaffee Wildlife Area, the Janet Huckabee Nature Center, Wells Lake, and thousands of acres of unspoiled forest.