17 March . 2026
Spring Forward and Explore More at Ponder
Daylight savings is at the top of all our minds. Whether you still feel like you’re catching up on sleep or relishing the promise of upcoming warmer weather, it is important to ask yourself what to do with this extra hour of daylight. At Ponder, there will be a plethora of ways to spend it.
1. Take a stroll:
Nature is one of the primary focuses at Ponder. With access to miles of walking trails and scenic views at Ponder Lake, there are nearly 120 acres of natural open space for you to enjoy at Ponder. Not only is taking a walk in nature the perfect place to meet your neighbor, there are also a surprising amount of physical and mental benefits to spending time in nature as well!

2. Play an extra game:
Growing up, the rule on the street was always ‘be home by the time the sun sets. Every kid knew that as the light faded, our fun had to stop. So, as the light fades a little later, spend another hour outside playing an extra round or two of pickleball with your friends. Ponder will have four pickleball courts for you and your neighbors to enjoy. If the games keep going and you get home a little late, that’s ok, we won’t tell.
3. Grab an extra round:
Situated perfectly between Wendell and Zebulon, there is always something to do. Head to downtown Zebulon to try out the award winning Southland Steakhouse. Or take a trip to Wendell’s picturesque main street and grab a round of drinks at Bearded Bee and see what food truck they have waiting for you!
4. Set up camp:
Grab your family. Grab your tents. And be sure to remember the snacks! One of the amazing amenities at Ponder is the campsites. Perfectly arranged for you and your family to enjoy the thrills of camping and the luxuries of being able to run home and grab supplies for a couple extra smores. Use that extra hour of sunlight to assemble your tent, roll out the sleeping bags and tell a camp story or two.
5. Spend a quiet evening at home:
Sometimes you want to take your extra hour and spend it in your beautiful new home. All of our homebuilders create spaces that make you want to cozy up and spend some time enjoying it. Whether you’re watching a movie with your loved ones or spending a quiet evening alone on the porch enjoying the sounds of nature all around you, sometimes it’s just good to be home.
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Ponder is a new home community located just 20 miles from downtown Raleigh, North Carolina, one of the fastest-growing metro areas in the U.S.