We’re Not in Kansas Anymore: Reflections on the Conference
This is part of a “Go Ask Alice” blog posted by Rosemary Wyman with Jubilee Cohousing http://jubileecoho.com/go-ask-alice/ Jubilee Cohousing was a National Cohousing Conference Community Sponsor I can promise you I wasn’t smoking or doing anything trippy, but the three days that I spent at the national cohousing conference in Durham, NC were powerful, and… Read More
ELF Fun during National Conference Reception
Thank you for allowing Organic Transit to show the CoHousing Conference attendees our ELF. If you didn’t get a chance to see the ELF, it is the solar/pedal powered, battery assist recumbent bike. The ELF has a top electric speed of 20 mph, 500 pound payload carrying capacity, weather protection through its encapsulated shell, and… Read More
Here’s my take on what went “wrong” at the conference: 1. Overall length of conference — waaay too short. 2. Length of individual presentation times — too short. Sessions went over as attendees continued asking questions I wanted answers to. 3. Food — Gained 1 lb. 4. Too many competing GREAT sessions. Very very frustrating…. Read More
One of the great videos from the conference
A great video from the conference, courtesy of Ava Lazar (11) and Mia Lazar (13) who are kids living in cohousing Click here to view
At the conference
So much fun! 400 people here, a BIG dinner last night, great speakers, Star Trek, and more. Wish you were here!
Free Cohousing Slideshow in Durham
If you’re arriving to Durham early and are looking for a kickoff-worthy start to the Conference (Conference Program Here) consider attending a free presentation on the History of Cohousing with CoHousing Solutions’ Katie McCamant and Chuck Durrett of The Cohousing Company. WHEN: Thursday, May 28th at 7pm WHERE: Main Durham Library WHO: Katie McCamant &… Read More
Most values statements are so vague that pretty much anyone would be willing to endorse them. Values statements mean nothing unless they are connected to a vision, mission, and aims. The same organization can say we value environmentally friendly products and processes and mean entirely different things. I’m sure there is an executive at BP… Read More
Then and Now: Two Cohousing Conferences – Each A Different Purpose
When I attended the Cohousing Conference in Oakland in 2012 I was exploring the cohousing concept, attending workshops on finance and Getting-It-Built, as well as visiting retrofitted cohousing communities. I joined a forming group in Sacramento because I wanted to continue to live where I’d been for 40 years. In 2013, I visited Wolf Creek… Read More
How is Coho/US Doing?
April marks my one year serving as Executive Director of Coho/US. So how is the association doing? In a phrase, just fine, and getting better! Here’s a profile of Strategic Plan progress. Stabilizing Revenue Stream – As we refine a business model for long term sustainability, we now enjoy a much stronger financial position than… Read More
Cohousing Research Network (CRN) Intensive
Have you ever been asked a cohousing-related question and wished you had a few nicely succinct, number-based facts to support your answer? No, stats aren’t everything and measuring cohousing’s success certainly has its deepest roots in the community-feel. But numbers don’t hurt, and they certainly can offer a hand when evaluating and presenting on the… Read More
The Importance of Cohousing: Sky Blue/Communities Conference
THE IMPORTANCE OF COHOUSING Cohousing is a fascinating model of intentional community. It originated in Europe, particularly Denmark. It’s success in the US (at least 135 identified communities in the US) is at least in part due to the fact that it looks and operates similar to existing ownership models, particularly condominiums. Cohousing communities are… Read More
500 Communities Program & Other Great Conference Gatherings
If you’ve signed up for the Cohousing Conference, you may have chosen your intensives or mapped out your top picks for sessions. Well, if I could direct your eyes to the Networking Tab on the Conference webpage, there’s another way to connect with specific groups during your downtime. There are many free gatherings offered, ranging… Read More
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