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Annandale Village began a half-century ago as one family’s answer to the dilemma many families face today. Where can an adult son or daughter with a developmental disability live independently and flourish?
Their child was Libba Berry, and Annandale was born from their global search for the best place for her.
Libba Berry’s parents, Dr. Maxwell Berry and Bettsie Berry, visited facilities in this country and abroad. They saw in a European model – the village community – what they wanted for Libba.
In 1969, the Berry’s dream for Libba, as well as many other adults with developmental disabilities, became a reality. Annandale at Suwanee was incorporated as a private, non-profit organization in the state of Georgia.
Our name comes from the Berry's ancestral home in Scotland. Dr. Berry descended from the Earl of Annandale and belonged to the Johnstone clan. In the 1600s, an unknown author wrote of this clan’s strong ties to their homeland:
“Within the bounds of Annandale, the gentle Johnstones ride. They have bided here a thousand years and a thousand more they’ll bide.”
The original Annandale crest carries great meaning today. Wings represent our loving shelter. Spurs represent encouragement to Villagers to lead productive, rewarding lives. The motto -- “Nunquam non Paratus” -- translates to “Ready Aye Ready.”
