Kudos for 2009

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Why Many People Return to the Conference Year after Year

After each significant Coho/US event, we conduct attendee satisfaction surveys to help improve the next. Feedback on the 2008 and 2009 conferences was overwhelmingly positive, with a majority of participants saying they were very satisfied with the conference. Nearly all conference attendees said they’d recommend that friends attend future national cohousing conferences. For survey statistics, read “the numbers” from the 2009 conference.

Here’s what attendees say about the conference . . .

"It’s the place to get all the info you will need to get started, meet the consultants, and network."

"I loved just meeting other cohousers from all over the country and feeling part of something larger than my own community."

"Thanks for the inspiration that always comes from having all of us coho-types together."

"Particularly positive for me were the networking opportunities and learning what’s happening in the greater cohousing movement."

"Personal stories throughout were the heart of the conference for me and truly reflect what cohousing is all about!"

"[The pre-conference workshop] was the high point of the conference for me. Excellent!"

My favorite part of the coho conference is the synthesis of professional and resident knowledge. It’s just great to experience the enthusiasm of the creative folks as they just enter the movement. There is such human passion and excitement, it’s such fertile ground, and people are ready to roll up their sleeves and get to work creating the world we want to live in.

Bryan Bowen, Wild Sage Cohousing (CO)

I was so glad I decided to attend last year's conference. One workshop was so outstanding and directly related to issues stymieing our cohousing community that I invited the workshop leader to our community. As a result of her on-site workshop, we are now back on track in addressing a number of important issues.

David Entin, Rocky Hill Cohousing (MA)

For any professional who is thinking about getting involved with cohousing development, the national conference is a must.

Jim Leach, Silver Sage Cohousing (CO)

The cohousing conference is so energizing! It’s great to be able to hear about all the creative ways different communities are tackling issues and finding creative solutions to build stronger communities.

Kathryn McCamant, Nevada City Cohousing (CA)

I've only missed one cohousing conference – the first one in Canada. I don't intend to miss any more! Why? All the movers n' shakers attend the national conference. If you're even THINKING about cohousing, forming or building a community, this is the place to be. For four days you can speak with people who have trod the path before you – some with 20 years experience! And if you're living in cohousing you get to meet people who are likely dealing with the same issues you are in your community. Don't forget . . . YOU may be an important resource to others. If you're involved in cohousing, why would you want to be anywhere else?