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Formed:
1998
Established:
2001
Hearthstone
Denver
,
Colorado
,
United States
Website:
www.hearthstonecohousing....
Contact:
Hearthstone
4700 West 37th Ave
Denver, Colorado 80212 United States
Address Status:
Good as of 5/11/2008
info [at] hearthstonecohousing [dot] com
Jolayne
Address Status:
Good as of 5/11/2008
info [at] hearthstonecohousing [dot] com
Kathryn
Address Status:
Good as of 5/11/2008
Phone:
(303) 964-8818
Christine
Address Status:
Good as of 5/11/2008
Phone:
303-455-0825

Hearthstone Cohousing is an urban, diverse, multi-generational cohousing community located in northwest Denver, Colorado. We have 33 townhomes, a common house, shared green areas, and a community garden. We are within walking distance of many locally owned businesses including a grocery store, restaurants, coffee houses, and bookstores, as well as public transportation. We are a 10-minute drive or bike ride from downtown Denver. Please visit our website for more information.

Former/Other Names:
Denver Cohousing
Last Updated:
5/11/2008
Visitors Accepted
(Please email us to arrange a visit.)
Visitor Process:
Please email us and we will be happy to arrange for you to attend a common meal or another function.
Cohousing Details
Cohousing Status:
Completed
Year Completed:
2002
Area:
1.6 acres (0.6 hectares)
Number of Units:
33
Population
Members:
72
Non-Member Residents:
0 (We have two associate members who rent space in members' homes.)
Open to new members:
Yes (This depends on whether or not we have homes for sale.)
Government
Decision Making:
By consensus
Identified Leader:
No
Leadership Core Group:
No (Our steering team provides some leadership, but we are equally led by every member.)
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
(We are a home owners association. We have dues.)
Labor Contribution:
Expected
Join Fee:
No
Regular Fees:
Yes (We have home owners dues)
Land and Buildings
Community:
Urban
Land Owners:
The community
No. of Residences:
34 (33 townhomes and 1 common house)
Food, Etc.
% Food Grown:
(We have a community garden with plots for individuals.)
Shared Meals:
2-5 times/week (Twice a week)
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
Other (We try to feature both veg and meat at meals and we try to meet members' food allergy restrictions.)
Dietary Practice:
Omnivorous (We try to cook with organic food whenever possible.)
Alcohol Use:
Used occasionally (It's used by individuals as often as individuals care to drink.)
Tobacco Use:
(There is no smoking in the common house.)
Social Factors
Common Spiritual Practices:
No (There are many spiritual paths in our community and we respect diversity.)
Which Spiritual Traditions:
Educational Style(s):
Other (individual choice - no school at community)
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