A summary of the 7/26 Bridges to Cohousing Virtual Roundtable: Housing That’s Green focused on Sustainability The July 26 Bridges to Cohousing virtual roundtable provided dynamic perspectives on how communities can be more sustainable. All of the speakers agreed that while sustainability relates to community design, that it is fundamentally about the way people relate… Read More

Ten Stones is a multi-generational cohousing community in Charlotte, VT organized and maintained by its 17 member-families. The community name and idea was established in 1989 and land was purchased in 1992. It embraces a total of 87.4 acres of woodland, meadow, and preserved agricultural land with 16 clustered, privately owned, half-acre home sites. Residents… Read More

In order to create an inclusive conference experience, we are excited to announce several new ways to engage with the 2022 National Cohousing Conference. Please see below for an overview of attendance options. STANDARD CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE We hope to see many of you at the entire conference August 26-28, as well as at the pre-conference… Read More

A cohousing community of 30 households, welcoming and inclusive, using planet-friendly building materials and practices. Embraced by the beauty of rivers & mountains, and nestled in a culturally dynamic, small university town. Homes 904-1482sq ft. footprint, some with second floor loft and basements. Community members share ownership of: • 4000 sq ft solar-powered Common House… Read More

JULY 20, Wednesday, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. (PDT) Wanting the community of cohousing and  the thrum of city life? Check out Washington Commons, our urban cohousing development in West Sacramento. Don’t wait any longer, we are at the ‘sweet spot’ for joining a co-housing community; after years of planning, developing, garnering approvals and financing, we… Read More

JULY 16, Saturday, 9:00 a.m. (PDT) Meet at our Site at 4th & G Street 330 G Street, West Sacramento    We are UNDER CONSTRUCTION!  There is still time for you to join us in creating West Sacramento’s first CoHousing community. Meet at our site at 9:00 a.m.  We’ll give an update on our community, the pricing,… Read More

Growing up in Community There are so many reasons why cohousing is good for your health, and good for the planet. It’s also great for families! So often in this culture we live separate from people who are in different phases of life. But there is a lot to be learned on all sides when… Read More

Join the River Song community for an hour of entertaining questions and answers about River Song cohousing, community in general and nothing in particular.  Existing members, explorers, seekers, all are welcome!

Mid Atlantic Cohousing (MAC) will reprise its popular online Q&A session on Sunday, June 26, from 2:00-3:30 pm EDT (1:00 pm Central, 12:00 pm Mountain, 11:00 am Pacific). Our panel of experts will happily answer your questions on anything and everything cohousing, including: How do I start a group? How much does it cost to… Read More

JUNE 15, Wednesday, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. (PDT) Join us on Zoom to learn more about Washington Commons. We’ll share why we are so excited about our site in West Sacramento, our building plans and timeline, and how you can reserve a home. But most importantly, we’ll share more about our future neighbors and community… Read More

June 11, Saturday, 10:00 a.m. (PDT) Meet at our Site at 4th & G Street 330 G Street, West Sacramento   Please join us at our construction site at 10:00 a.m. We’ll give you an update on our community, the pricing and the timeline. You’ll get to meet some of our members and ask questions. We’ll … Read More

Over here at Cathedral Park Cohousing we are strong believers in the power of hope. Hope not as an idle wish, but hope as a verb, as they say; hope as a companion to work, hope as the glimmer of deeper truth that keeps us rolling up our sleeves to bring the shared dream of… Read More

We are pleased to be featuring John Nichols for our conference Keynote Speaker Saturday night John Nichols has been an international keynote speaker with regular appearances on radio and tv shows for his progressive commentary. He has written pioneering articles and books including being the national-affairs correspondent for The Nation and associate editor of Madison’s… Read More

Transportation in Madison Madison has an airport (MSN), but it can be a lot more expensive and have longer flight times with connections. Chicago O’Hare Airport (ORD) is the nearest really big airline hub. It’s about 21/2 hours from Madison by car, and has frequent connections via Van Galder Bus Service (3 hours and $56… Read More

Abby Howard Conference Director

I’m a registered architect in NY, PA and VA. I have designed many multi-family and alternative housing facilities in my 20+ year career, and I’m eager to both design and live in a cohousing community as I retire. I am a strong proponent of integrated landscape architecture, permaculture and netzero building.

May 7, Saturday, 10:00 a.m. (PDT) Meet at our Site at 4th & G Street 330 G Street, West Sacramento   RSVP MAY 7 SITE TOUR ​​We invite you to join us at our site at 10:00 a.m.  We’ll give you an update on our community, the pricing and the timeline.  You’ll get to meet some of… Read More

May 3rd, Tuesday 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. (PDT) ​​COME, learn more about Washington Commons, our 4 story, 35 unit urban Co-Housing development in West Sacramento, CA. We’ll share why we are so excited about our walkable, bikeable site,  our building plans and timeline, and how you can reserve a home.  But most importantly, we’ll share… Read More

Mid Atlantic Cohousing will reprise its popular “The Doctor is IN!” event on Sunday, April 24, from 2:00-3:30 pm EDT during National Cohousing Open House Days. A video panel of “doctors” with more than 60 years of combined experience will happily answer your questions on anything and everything cohousing. The Doctor Is IN! is not… Read More

Frequently Asked Questions Can I register just for the online conference?  The way to register for the online conference is to become a partner. That will allow you to access the recordings from all of our online conferences, including recorded Madison sessions through our recording library.  In addition you’ll have access to our online events… Read More