Category: Finding-community


Momentum is building at Rooted Northwest! 

“Can we build a cohousing neighborhood where people who support local agriculture come together with farmers to create a resilient and caring community life?” Dave Boehnlein, permaculturist and one of Rooted Northwest’s founders We believe the answer is Yes!, and we are doing just that in rural Snohomish County an hour north of Seattle.

Burns Village: A beacon of neighborliness and connection

In a world increasingly characterized by isolation and disconnection, Burns Village & Farm in Burns, Tennessee is poised to stand as a beacon of neighborliness and connection. This emerging Cohousing community is more than just a collection of homes; it’s a revolutionary approach to living that seeks to counteract the loneliness epidemic and foster close-knit... Read More

How To Decide Which Cohousing Community Is Right For You

So many exciting cohousing communities! How does a seeker decide which one is best? The Short Version: • Can you afford it? • Is it located in an acceptable geographic location? • Is the urban vs rural location right for you? • Is their timeline compatible with yours (not perfect but acceptable)? • Do they... Read More

Searching for the right neighborhood, I found a community

Before my wife and I separated (as amicably as possible; my ex- is a terrific person and I’m grateful that she put up with me for 25 years), I lived in a great neighborhood in Wakefield.  Which, in a roundabout way, is why I’m looking forward to living at Bay State Commons, our cohousing community... Read More