Wildlight
Wildlight is a master-planned, mixed-use community in Yulee, Florida, developed by Raydient Places + Properties. It delivers homes through national builder partners, alongside Village Center retail, UF Health, YMCA, schools, trails, and 11,000+ acres of conservation.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2016
- HeadquartersYulee, United States
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingServices
What Wildlight does
Wildlight is a master-planned, mixed-use community in Yulee, Nassau County, Florida, developed and operated by Raydient Places + Properties (a subsidiary of Rayonier, a century-old timberland company). The community is organized into two districts: the established Town District, anchored by a walkable Village Center containing retail, dining, healthcare (UF Health), fitness (Wildlight YMCA), education (Wildlight Elementary, KinderCare, St. Clare Early Learning), and a Publix-anchored shopping center; and the upcoming Garden District (opening summer 2026), oriented around nature and the bluffs of the St. Marys River. The development spans over 11,000 acres of conservation (Wildlight Greenways) and more than 12 miles of multi-use trails.
Wildlight does not build or sell homes directly. Residential inventory is delivered through a channel-partner network of national and regional homebuilders — David Weekley Homes, Del Webb (PulteGroup), Pulte Homes, Dostie Homes, Toll Brothers, Perry Homes, and Ashton Woods — offering single-family homes, townhomes, multi-generational floorplans, and a gated 55+ active-adult neighborhood (Del Webb Wildlight) with the 16,000 sq ft Horizon Club amenity center. Home prices span roughly the $300s to $700s+, with the full master plan targeting approximately 20,000 homes over a multi-decade horizon.
Revenue mechanics for the Wildlight entity itself appear limited to commercial lease income from Village Center tenants, HOA/amenity-related fees, and event sponsorship, while the parent Raydient/Rayonier captures land-sale economics with the homebuilders. The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via model home tours, an interest list, community events (including the Run Wild 5K/10K), website, and social channels, supported by builder showrooms. Notable commercial tenants include Publix, CVS, Cold Stone Creamery, Foxtail Coffee, Tenkura Sushi, Bloom Salon, Grumpy's, Bohemian Bull, with Community First Credit Union under construction and a $100M senior living community financed in 2026.
Wildlight firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Wildlight
- Legal name
- Wildlight
- Website
- https://wildlight.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2016
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Wildlight is a master-planned, mixed-use community in Yulee, Florida, developed by Raydient Places + Properties. It delivers homes through national builder partners, alongside Village Center retail, UF Health, YMCA, schools, trails, and 11,000+ acres of conservation.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Where Wildlight is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Yulee
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices2 records
Markets served
Wildlight business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Land development and infrastructure, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others
Revenue model
- Home Sales: Revenue generated from selling residential properties through partner homebuilders including David Weekley Homes, Del Webb, Pulte Homes, Dostie Homes, Toll Brothers, and Perry Homes. Home prices range from the $300s to $700s+.
- Commercial Property Development: Revenue from developing and leasing commercial spaces in the Village Center to retailers, restaurants, and service providers.
- Village Center Retail/Leasing: Commercial spaces hosting tenants including Publix, Cold Stone Creamery, Foxtail Coffee, Tenkura Sushi, Bloom Salon, CVS pharmacy, Grumpy's, Bohemian Bull, and others generate lease income.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Entry-level homes starting in the $300s |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Mid-range single-family homes |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Active adult 55+ community homes |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Townhome living |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Luxury single-family homes (Garden District) |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels7 records
Wildlight product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Wildlight develops and manages a master-planned, mixed-use residential community in Yulee, Florida, selling homes through partner homebuilders (David Weekley Homes, Del Webb, Pulte Homes, Dostie Homes, Toll Brothers, Perry Homes, Ashton Woods) and leasing commercial space in the Village Center. The offering combines single-family homes, townhomes, 55+ active adult residences, retail/restaurant tenants, integrated UF Health and YMCA facilities, and conservation-based recreational amenities (12+ miles of trails, 11,000+ acres of Greenways).
Product overview
Wildlight is a master-planned, mixed-use community development in Yulee, Florida designed as a 'town in nature' concept. The community is divided into two districts: the established Town District featuring the Village Center with retail, restaurants, healthcare (UF Health), fitness (YMCA), grocery (Publix), and residential neighborhoods; and the newer Garden District (opening 2026) focused on nature immersion near the St. Marys River. Multiple homebuilder partners (David Weekley Homes, Del Webb, Dostie Homes, Pulte Homes, Toll Brothers) offer single-family homes, townhomes, and 55+ active adult residences. Community amenities include over 12 miles of Wildlight Trailways, Suncatch Park, the Horizon Club for Del Webb residents, Wildlight Greenways conservation areas, and planned facilities including a $100M senior living community. The development is managed by Raydient Places + Properties under the East Nassau Community Planning Area sector plan.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Town District: The Town District is home to the Village Center with shops, services, Wildlight YMCA, Publix, and UF Health. Features include retail, restaurants, and proximity to the Village Center.
- Garden District
- Del Webb Wildlight
Products and services
- Town District The original district of the Wildlight master-planned community, featuring the Village Center with shops, restaurants, UF Health, YMCA, and Publix. Focused on walkable urban living with proximity to amenities.
- Garden District The newer, nature-focused district of Wildlight planned to open in summer 2026, featuring a linear park leading to bluffs along the St. Marys River. Home to Bellflower, Woodlyn, and Mayfield neighborhoods built by Toll Brothers, Perry Homes, David Weekley Homes, and Ashton Woods.
- Village Center The commercial hub of Wildlight located in the Town District, offering dining, retail, office space, healthcare (UF Health), fitness (YMCA), grocery (Publix), and other services in a walkable/bikeable setting.
- Horizon Club A 16,000-square-foot amenity center for Del Webb Wildlight 55+ residents featuring resort-style pool, lap lanes, fitness center, pickleball/tennis courts, community garden, arts & crafts room, event ballroom, outdoor firepit, and bar & grill.
- Wildlight Trailways Over 12 miles of multi-use trails for hiking, biking and walking, connecting parks, neighborhoods, and the Village Center throughout the community.
- Del Webb Wildlight 55+ Homes A gated 55+ active adult neighborhood within Wildlight featuring resort-style amenities, lowcountry-inspired architecture, and exclusive Horizon Club amenity center. Homes from the mid $400s to $599,990 built by Del Webb (PulteGroup).
- Pulte Homes in Westerly Park
Quantifiable outcome
- #1 school district in Florida - Nassau County School District
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Wildlight
Customer profileNamed customers14 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Wildlight technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Wildlight partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.
- UF Health JacksonvillecoreUF Health medical center integrated into Wildlight's Village Center, providing healthcare services to residents and the surrounding community. Opened October 2020 as joint project with YMCA.
- YMCA of Florida's First CoastcoreWildlight YMCA integrated into Village Center with fitness facilities, wellness programs, and community services. Opened October 2020 as joint project with UF Health.
- Wildlight Greenways Conservation Networkcore11,000+ acre conservation and habitat network dedicated to maintaining native species health and biodiversity, minimizing flood risk, and creating nature-based recreational spaces.
- Raydient Places + PropertiescoreRaydient Places + Properties is the developer of Wildlight, a master-planned community in Yulee, Florida. As a subsidiary of Rayonier, they specialize in developing mixed-use communities with a focus on sustainability and Florida Lowcountry design.
- David Weekley HomescoreNational homebuilder offering townhomes in Westerly Park (Town District) and single-family homes coming to Garden District's Woodlyn neighborhood (winter 2027). Known for open-concept layouts and energy-efficient design.
- Del WebbcoreNation's leading 55+ active adult community builder operating Del Webb Wildlight, a gated neighborhood with resort-style amenities including Horizon Club (16,000 sq ft amenity center).
- PulteGroupcorePulte Homes selling single-family and multi-generational residences in Westerly Park neighborhood, with models near Wildlight Elementary, YMCA, and Suncatch Park.
- Dostie HomessecondaryLocal builder offering townhomes in Founder's Park nearest to Village Center. One remaining townhome available.
- Toll BrotherssecondaryLuxury homebuilder coming to Garden District's Bellflower neighborhood with 13 single-family floorplans in farmhouse, cottage, and traditional styles. Models opening early fall 2026.
- Perry HomessecondaryHomebuilder coming to Garden District's Bellflower neighborhood, launching summer 2026.
- Ashton WoodssecondaryHomebuilder coming to Garden District's Mayfield neighborhood, launching 2026.
- Sleiman EnterprisescoreFlorida retail development company developing Crossings at Wildlight shopping center, anchored by Publix grocery store.
- Skinner Bros. RealtysecondaryJacksonville-based real estate developers building multi-tenant retail complexes in Wildlight's Village Center, including restaurants, retail, and specialty services.
- PublixcoreFlorida-based grocery chain anchoring the Crossings at Wildlight shopping center, serving as the first grocery store in the community.
- Community First Credit UnionsecondaryOne of Florida's largest credit unions constructing a branch at Wildlight (groundbreaking January 2026), providing banking services to the community.
- University of FloridacoreStrategic alliance (announced August 2017) to create a national model for healthier communities at Wildlight, including UF Health medical center and wellness programs through UF IFAS Florida-Friendly Landscaping program.
- AT&TsecondaryAnnounced October 2017 as Wildlight's first technology provider, providing connectivity infrastructure for the community.
- East Nassau Stewardship DistrictcoreGovernance entity responsible for long-term maintenance and services for Wildlight's growth and shared assets.
- BLDG Real EstatesecondaryDevelopment firm that secured $100 million in financing for a senior living community within Wildlight (announced May 2026).
Scale indicators10 records
Recent moves9 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Wildlight competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- The Villages: The largest 55+ master-planned community in the United States, located in Central Florida. Comparable to Wildlight in that Del Webb Wildlight targets the same active-adult demographic and similar amenity-rich, age-restricted lifestyle, with a builder-partnered (Del Webb / PulteGroup) sales model.
- Lakewood Ranch: Large-scale master-planned community near Sarasota / Bradenton, FL covering 30,000+ acres with ~17,000 planned homes. Comparable to Wildlight in scale, multi-decade buildout, builder-partner network (Pulte, Toll Brothers, Lennar, David Weekley), and amenity-driven Village Center model.
- Babcock Ranch: Solar-powered master-planned community in Southwest Florida with explicit nature and sustainability positioning. Highly comparable to Wildlight on its 'town in nature' brand, conservation land integration, walkable Village Center, and integrated retail / dining / services.
- Celebration, Florida: Disney-built master-planned community near Orlando, FL with walkable downtown, schools, healthcare, and retail. Highly comparable to Wildlight on its 'new town' design ethos, integrated civic amenities, and builder-partnered residential product mix.
- Avenir: Master-planned community in Palm Beach Gardens, FL by Avenir Holding Company with planned ~4,000 homes plus commercial / retail. Comparable to Wildlight on Florida master-plan economics, builder-partner sales model, and amenity-rich Village Center retail hub.
- Summerlin: Large-scale master-planned community in Las Vegas, NV by The Howard Hughes Corporation spanning 22,500 acres with ~110,000 planned homes. Comparable to Wildlight in scale and amenity-driven master planning (Village Center-style Downtown Summerlin, parks, trails), though geographically distant.
- Westlake: Master-planned community in Palm Beach County, FL developed by Minto Communities. Comparable to Wildlight on Florida master-plan format, amenity center, builder-partner model, and walkable retail / dining core within a multi-thousand-home pipeline.
- Nocatee: Master-planned community in Ponte Vedra / St. Johns County, FL — the closest geographic competitor to Wildlight in the Jacksonville metro. Nocatee offers similar amenities (resort pools, trails, parks, schools) and is the benchmark for Northeast Florida master-planned living, making it directly comparable on target buyer, builder-partner model, and amenity-driven pricing.
- eTown: Master-planned community in Jacksonville, FL developed around walkability and nature integration — directly competing with Wildlight for the same Jacksonville-area family and professional buyer. Comparable product positioning, builder-partner model, and emphasis on community amenities.
Emerging players
- Seven Bridges: Luxury master-planned community in Delray Beach, FL with extensive amenities (clubhouse, fitness, tennis, pickleball). Comparable to Wildlight's Garden District / Toll Brothers luxury tier on Florida luxury master-plan product, builder model, and amenity-rich buyer expectations.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
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Profiles2 records
Wildlight funding detail
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Funding rounds
Investors
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Wildlight M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Wildlight
What does Wildlight do?
Wildlight develops and manages a master-planned, mixed-use residential community in Yulee, Florida, selling homes through partner homebuilders (David Weekley Homes, Del Webb, Pulte Homes, Dostie Homes, Toll Brothers, Perry Homes, Ashton Woods) and leasing commercial space in the Village Center. The offering combines single-family homes, townhomes, 55+ active adult residences, retail/restaurant tenants, integrated UF Health and YMCA facilities, and conservation-based recreational amenities (12+ miles of trails, 11,000+ acres of Greenways).
Is Wildlight a public or private company?
Wildlight is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Wildlight founded?
Wildlight was founded in 2016. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Wildlight based?
Wildlight is headquartered in Yulee, United States, in the North America region.
How does Wildlight make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Home Sales are the primary driver. The others are commercial Property Development and village Center Retail/Leasing.
Who are Wildlight's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are The Villages, Lakewood Ranch, Babcock Ranch, Celebration, Florida, Avenir, Summerlin, Westlake, Nocatee and eTown. Seven Bridges is listed as an emerging player.
Does Wildlight have an API?
No public API is recorded for Wildlight.