For several years, I have been working to combine two types of community: Jewish and cohousing. These two concepts of community – one that allows people to experience and express their Jewish lives and one that gives people the chance to knit close communities through shared living – can be mutually reinforcing and stronger together…. Read More

Come learn about cohousing: why we love it, what it is, and how it works. This event covers all the basics. It’s perfect for new folks wanting to understand what exactly cohousing is  and anyone who would like to know more or get some more ideas for explaining it to others.  Join us online for… Read More

RSVP here: https://juniperhillcommons.org/info-session   Join a cohousing neighborhood in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley! We’re looking for kids and adults of all ages to join us as neighbors.   We’re a multi-generational group building homes in Harrisonburg, Virginia, a small university city of ~54,000 people and nicknamed “The Friendly City”. It’s a great place to raise kids,… Read More

Update Re-opening is happening both suddenly and gradually. It is both joyful and challenging. It involves discussions and decisions, new protocols and a return to hold habits. In the midst of all that, we are proposing a day of celebration. We’re setting aside our all-day-on-zoom event on June 26 because we suspect that connecting in… Read More

January 8, Saturday, 10:00 a.m. Meet at the Tree House Cafe  630 3rd Street, West Sacramento   ​​We invite you to join us at the Tree House Cafe at 10:00 a.m. Come a bit early and grab a cup of coffee.  We’ll give you an update on our community, the pricing and the timeline.  You’ll get to… Read More

January 6, Thursday 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. (pacific) ​​We invite you 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 culture…. Read More

Schedule & Session Descriptions Day 1 – Thursday January 13 Welcome (16:00 GMT, 11:00 EST) Association Updates (16:15 GMT, 11:15 EST) Updates from the USA, CAN, GBR, AUS and NLD. Networking Breakout Groups (17:00 GMT, 12:00 EST) Networking – While we are meeting virtually and unable to talk informally over coffee and snacks, there will… Read More

Program Contact List To add your information to our event contact list (available to all registered participants) fill out the form here. Access the contact list here Feedback Form Click here for the feedback form. Please let us know what was useful to you throughout the summit and what could have worked better. Your feedback… Read More

Costs CohoUS is offering a series of online conferences in 2022 kicking off with “Loving Cohousing” in February.    Early Bird: $55 Standard Registration: $65 Registration includes access to recordings of event content, whether or not you choose to attend the event live. You may register at any time, including after the event to access recordings…. Read More

Registration will be live soon and will include several options: Regular conference registration: Includes all sessions, lunch Sat/Sun and dinner Sat night, and more. Register early for early bird discount! Partner conference registration: Become a CohoUS partner with your community or as an individual for a $150/person partner registration discount. These programs include free online… Read More

Frequently Asked Questions Are there scholarships available?  We are committed to making this conference accessible and inclusive of diverse voices. If you are in need of a  scholarship fill out the application here.  Is childcare available?  We are offering childcare at the 2022 conference. If you are interested in having your children cared for during… Read More

Join us Friday 8/26 from 7:30-900 pm at the Wisconsin State Historical Society for a Public Program open to the Madison community featuring Anne Reynolds In the context of today’s housing crisis, how might we create affordable housing options that foster connection, support ecological regeneration and create economic wellbeing for all? The Cohousing Association of… Read More

The 2022 Conference will be held at the Madison Concourse Hotel at 1 W Dayton St, Madison, WI 53703 Conference registrants can book hotel rooms at the Concourse at a discounted rate of $159 for single/double rooms ($169/triple, $179/quad, $209/suites). You can do so by reserving through the website at  https://reservations.travelclick.com/6388?groupID=3423913 or by calling 800-356-8293 and… Read More

Community Fact sheets (PDF)Troy Gardens Arboretum Cohousing Village CohousingLinden Cohousing Helpful reading to help you make the most of the Tour!Guidelines for Visitors to Cohousing CommunitiesWhat to look for today A tour is worth a thousand or more words… A personal visit to a variety of cohousing communities offers you an experience that no photo,… Read More

Schedule at a Glance Madison will include two OPTIONAL days of intensives and tours Thursday August 25 and Friday August 26 with registration and coffee starting at 7:00 am and the first programs starting at 8:30 am. The official conference will begin with a reception at 5pm Friday night followed by a public presentation and… Read More

December 11, Saturday, 10:00 a.m. Meet at the Tree House Cafe  630 3rd Street, West Sacramento   ​​We invite you to join us at the Tree House Cafe at 10:00 a.m.  Come a bit early and grab a cup of coffee.  We’ll give you an update on our community, the pricing and the timeline.  You’ll get to… Read More

In separate corners of the country, cohousing communities are creating pockets of belonging, ecological regeneration and democracy in action. What is possible if we come together as a community OF communities? Join us in Madison, WI this August, for our first in-person conference since 2019. The main conference is 8/26-28 with pre-conference intensives and tours… Read More

Executive Director Job Description The Cohousing Association of the United States (CohoUS) is a national nonprofit organization which promotes and supports cohousing communities in changing our world. Spreading the word about the ways cohousing shifts the culture toward a new American dream. We promote and support communities where people are surrounded by caring, collaborative neighbors… Read More

RSVP here: https://juniperhillcommons.org/info-session   Join a cohousing neighborhood in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley! We’re looking for kids and adults of all ages to join us as neighbors.   We’re a multi-generational group building homes in Harrisonburg, Virginia, a small university city of ~54,000 people and nicknamed “The Friendly City”. It’s a great place to raise kids, with… Read More