CoHo Ecovillage

Description:

CoHo Ecovillage is a family-friendly, intentional cohousing community of 34 households on 6.8 acres in Corvallis, Oregon, a short walk from downtown. We have built a community where people of all ages — children, adults, and elders — can live, work, and grow together.

We believe in community, connection, cooperation, and respect for diversity, and we strive to create an environment where every resident feels supported, connected, and empowered. We practice consensus-based decision-making, nonviolent communication, and shared responsibility, ensuring that all voices are heard. Sustainability is also central to our mission: we integrate green building practices, permaculture landscaping, composting and shared resources to reduce our environmental impact.

The design of our village encourages interaction and connection. Homes are clustered around shared paths, gardens, and natural areas, while parking is located at the edges, creating safer, walkable spaces. For families and children, this layout provides room to play, explore, and socialize outdoors while neighbors naturally keep an eye out for one another. Children grow up with peers and mentors across multiple generations, forming strong friendships and supportive relationships.

At the heart of our community is the Common House, which hosts regular common meals, celebrations, team meetings, and social events. Households benefit from the playroom, guest room, library, laundry room, and shared dining room and kitchen, making daily life easier and more connected. Parents, elders, and other residents naturally support each other with childcare, activities, and shared responsibilities, helping everyone feel part of a larger village.

We are a multigenerational community, with residents ranging from infants to elders. This diversity strengthens our culture, fostering mentorship, collaboration, and mutual support. We also welcome participation from Friends of CoHo and Associate Members, further expanding our circle of connection and shared learning.

Our outdoor spaces reflect both our social and environmental values. Community gardens, play areas, abundant fruit trees, a hot tub, a quiet gazebo garden, a little nature trail, access to a seasonal pond and other natural areas provide opportunities for children and adults to learn about land stewardship and sustainable living. Sharing tools, rides, and skills reduces consumption while strengthening our sense of interdependence.

CoHo Ecovillage is a vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable community where families, children, and individuals of all ages can thrive. Guided by our vision of connection, cooperation, and respect for people and the planet, we create a model of intentional, supportive living for everyone.