June 13-17, 2012 - Oakland, CA

SUNDAY, JUNE 17 DUANE ELGIN KEYNOTES THE CLOSING LUNCH OF THE 2012 NATIONAL COHOUSING CONFERENCE IN OAKLAND, CA

Closing keynoter and author Duane Elgin is an internationally recognized speaker and consultant on global trends and sustainable living. He is a social visionary who looks beneath the surface turbulence of our times to explore the deeper trends that are transforming our world.

Credentials:

• MBA from the Wharton Business School
• MA in economic history from the University of Pennsylvania
• Honorary Doctor of Philosophy for work in “ecological and spiritual transformation” from the California Institute of Integral Studies, San Francisco, CA
• Senior Social Scientist at SRI International
• Senior Staff Social Scientist at Presidential Commission on the American Future
• Recipient of the Japanese “Goi International Peace Award” Duane was recognized for his contribution to a global “vision, consciousness, and lifestyle” that fosters a “more sustainable and spiritual culture”

Books:

• THE LIVING UNIVERSE: Where Are We? Who Are We? Where Are We Going?
• VOLUNTARY SIMPLICITY: Toward a Way of Life that is Outwardly Simple, Inwardly Rich
• PROMISE AHEAD: A Vision of Hope and Action for Humanity’s Future
• AWAKENING EARTH: Exploring the Evolution of Human Culture and Consciousness

Specialties:

• Speaking and consulting on global trends and the big picture patterns they are creating for the human journey
• Sustainable ways of living, both personal and collective
• Social media for social transformation
• The meeting ground of science and spirituality

California is home to the most cohousing neighborhoods in the U.S., and at the conference you'll be at the epicenter of the movement, with more communities within a few miles of the conference than you'll find anywhere in the world.

Questions? Email conference [at] cohousing [dot] org.

Thank you to our Platinum sponsors for the 2012 Conference

Helping cohousing communities in North America reach their potential since 1988

Connecting over 1600 current and future cohousing neighbors throughout California

We will be hosting three community tours June 13th-15th in Oakland, CA. These rolling workshops on a biodiesel bus will take you to area communities so that you can experience and learn about cohousing first hand by visiting existing communities in the area and talking with residents.

Wednesday June 13th - Full-day North Bay Tour, 8:30am - 5:15pm
Thursday June 14th - Full-day East Bay Tour, 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday June 15th - Retrofit Mini-Workshop, 8:00am - 10:00am and Part-day Bus Tour, 10:15am - 4:30pm

Please visit our conference website for community locations, itinerary details or to register. Space is limited and filling fast, REGISTER NOW to reserve your spot today!

We are planning to host two tours this fall; one in Seattle, WA and the other in Portland, OR. Tour dates and locations coming soon! Please check our website often for more information.

If you are interested in touring a cohousing community, please contact Coho/US.

Connecting with Cohousing Professionals is easy! Find them in our featured Professionals Directory listing. Interested in getting listed here? Please contact advertising [at] cohousing [dot] org (Barb Bansenauer), our Advertising Manager to find out more.

• Bryan Bowen Architects, p.c.
• Cohousing Collaborative, LLC
• The Cohousing Company: McCamant & Durrett Architects
• Cohousing Partners, LLC
• Kraus Fitch Architects, Inc
• Schemata Workshop
• Wonderland Hill Development Company